Our Story
A family dojang, built on a global standard.
Founded in Anaheim Hills in 2018. Certified by Kukkiwon. Run by four masters from one family.
Founded 2018
Why this dojang exists.
Black Belt World Taekwondo opened its doors in Anaheim Hills in 2018 with one belief: a dojang should feel like a second home.
We built a place where students do not just learn forms and sparring, but learn how to carry themselves at school, at home, and in front of a crowd. Seven years in, every family who walks through the door is welcomed by the same four masters who started it.
World Standard
Certified by the world headquarters of taekwondo.
Kukkiwon, located in Seoul, is the official World Taekwondo Headquarters. It sets the global standard for curriculum, ranking, and instructor licensing.
Black Belt World Taekwondo carries Kukkiwon certification, which means every belt rank earned here is recognized at any official dojang or competition worldwide. It also means our masters train and recertify against the same standard that has produced Olympic athletes for half a century.
The Family on the Mat
Four licensed masters. One family.
All four of our masters are family. Father, son, and two daughters, every one of them licensed to teach. Your child trains under all four of them, every week.
Head Master
Head Master
TKD Curriculum & Leadership
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Master
Master 2
Kumdo & Competition Sparring
Bio + photo pending
Master
Master 3
Kids & Family Programs
Bio + photo pending
Master
Master 4
Self-Defense & Adult Classes
Bio + photo pending
A Rare Lineage
The only US official partner dojang of K-Tigers.
K-Tigers is the legendary Korean demonstration team that has performed on stages from the Olympics to global pop tours. Their training method is fast, explosive, and built for the world's most demanding audiences.
Black Belt World is the only dojang in the United States authorized to teach their material to students. That partnership shapes everything from our demo team to the way we approach belt tests.
What We Teach Beyond Technique
Four values, practiced on and off the mat.
Discipline
The first thing a new student learns is how to show up. Discipline is the foundation under every kick, every form, every test.
Self-Control
Real strength is knowing when to use it. Students learn to read pressure, slow down, and choose the right response.
Respect
Bow to the masters. Bow to the partners. Bow to the parents waiting in the lobby. Respect is the culture of this dojang.
Leadership
Earning the black belt is the start, not the finish. Our Leadership Program teaches black belts how to mentor, coach, and lead.
Affiliations
Recognized by the bodies that define taekwondo.
Every belt earned here is recognized at any Kukkiwon-certified dojang or sanctioned tournament in the world.
Kukkiwon
K-Tigers USA Partner
World Taekwondo
USA Taekwondo