Traditional Taekwon-Do Kwan

Traditional Taekwon-Do Kwan Traditional Taekwon-Do Kwan has been sharing the Korean martial art with the Portland community since 1993. It evolved out of shotokan karate in 1955.

Our program is focused on developing and uniting mind and body through tuls (patterns/forms), ho shin suls (self defense) and non-contact sparring. Taekwon-Do is a Korean martial art known for its dynamic kicks and quick footwork. On the mat, It provides a great cardio workout, both aerobic and anaerobic. For kids, taekwon-do helps build leadership qualities

Anyone can start learning Traditional

Taekwon-Do at any age. Our style lends itself to break down the components of every skill and work the fundamentals. Each student progresses at their own pace. Martial arts builds body, mind, and spirit by creating confidence and resilience. Reach out to us to learn more about how to start your Taekwon-Do journey with Traditional Taekwon-Do Kwan.

We had a great time at our annual campout last weekend at Silver Falls State Park surrounded by new and old friends and ...
08/14/2026

We had a great time at our annual campout last weekend at Silver Falls State Park surrounded by new and old friends and family. A couple of hikes, workouts and day trips later, we are happy to be back at our home on Belmont St in Portland, OR!

Photos Courtesy of Mike Lepis

We are proud to announce that July's Student of the Month is awarded to 4th Dan Dr. Bruce Birk!Besides being one of the ...
07/24/2026

We are proud to announce that July's Student of the Month is awarded to 4th Dan Dr. Bruce Birk!

Besides being one of the doctors at the school, Dr. Birk has spent over 25 years nurturing, and guiding students of all ranks and ages. He is well known for his twist kicks, his bubbly and light hearted attitude, and, of course, his jokes. Dr. Birk has been a great role model for the school and the Traditional Taekwon-Do Kwan community. We look forward to the years that come!

Criteria for Student of the Month:
Frequent and regular attendance
Progress in taekwon-do skills and knowledge
Contributions to Traditional Taekwon-Do, the community and other students.
Adherence to the Five Tenets of Taekwon-Do.

Congratulations to the students who passed their promotion tests this Sunday. Also, many thanks for the help of the smal...
07/21/2026

Congratulations to the students who passed their promotion tests this Sunday. Also, many thanks for the help of the small crew of Black Belts who were in town for the test!

From left to right, first row: New 2nd Degree Yellow Belt Finn Posey, New 1st Degree Yellow Belt Declynn Brian, New 2nd Degree Purple Belt Kendall Sallay, and New Black Belt Candidate Lloyd Lachnite. Second row: 6th Dan Mark Lockie, 4th Dan Irina Alonso, and 3rd Dan Ally Alonso and 3rd Dan Dr. Chris Anderson. 3rd Row: Master Gil Johnson

Reminder! We have AC in the do-jang! Beat the heat with a good workout - and bring a friend!Check out our summer special...
06/14/2026

Reminder! We have AC in the do-jang! Beat the heat with a good workout - and bring a friend!

Check out our summer special for new students.

Classes are ongoing all summer long! We’ve got plenty of room and AC for those hot days coming up. What’s keeping you at...
06/11/2026

Classes are ongoing all summer long! We’ve got plenty of room and AC for those hot days coming up. What’s keeping you at home? Come join us instead!

Congratulations to 6th Dan Mr. Mark Lockie, who celebrated 30 years of training with Traditional Taekwon-Do Kwan this we...
06/08/2026

Congratulations to 6th Dan Mr. Mark Lockie, who celebrated 30 years of training with Traditional Taekwon-Do Kwan this weekend!

Mr. Lockie is well known at our school for his speed and strength, as well as his quiet presence and supportive teaching style. Classes with Mr. Lockie are often intense, and always interesting! A dedicated student *and* teacher, he truly embodies the five tenets of taekwon-do.

Get moving this summer at Traditional Taekwondo Kwan! Sign up anytime between Memorial Day and Labor Day for a full mont...
05/20/2026

Get moving this summer at Traditional Taekwondo Kwan! Sign up anytime between Memorial Day and Labor Day for a full month of unlimited classes for only $99 (includes a uniform).

Visit us at taekwondo-pdx.com or call 971-379-4707 and mention the summer special.

Happiest of birthdays to Master Gil Johnson, founder of Traditional Taekwon-Do Kwan and heart of the school. This photo ...
04/16/2026

Happiest of birthdays to Master Gil Johnson, founder of Traditional Taekwon-Do Kwan and heart of the school.

This photo was taken when Master Johnson achieved 7th Dan back in 2019. He continues to teach and guide his students with wisdom and strength. We wish him all the best for the upcoming year and all the years to come!

Brown belt Raphael Elbaz represented Traditional Taekwon-do at the Tae Kwon Karate Center friendship tournament today, a...
03/24/2026

Brown belt Raphael Elbaz represented Traditional Taekwon-do at the Tae Kwon Karate Center friendship tournament today, and he did it well. He won first place in sparring and first place in forms.
Unfoturnately he was the only student from our do-jang to compete. Several of our students who planned on going got sidelined by a virus that swept through this past week, but a lot of others could have showed up. Another tournament may happen in late spring/early summer.

Congratulations to the two students who passes their black belt tests today. Mx. Seph Jarosh, left, earned their 3rd Dan...
03/24/2026

Congratulations to the two students who passes their black belt tests today. Mx. Seph Jarosh, left, earned their 3rd Dan while Ms. Clementine Netherland earned her 1st Dan. Good job by both of them.

Address

2940 SE Belmont Street, # A
Portland, OR
97214

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 2:30pm - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+15037369634

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