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Welcome to Beyond Taekwondo!

Beyond Sports Taekwondo opened it’s doors in 2002. We have helped change the lives of countless students and families over the course of the past 20 years and we are excited to continue to do so.

Master Sorenson:

Worked with children for 15 years as a teacher and in social serivces
Wants to reach kids early—before they had to make hard, life-determining decisions—and give them the tools they need in order to be successful making those decisions.
Focuses on helping kids have the ability to communicate clearly & to have the self-confidence to stand against the crowd.
Believed Taekwondo was the perfect medium for teaching these skills. And she has watched it change peoples lives on a daily basis.

“Whether you are new to the martial arts or have been studying for years, Beyond Taekwondo will feel like home!”

The 5 Tenets of Taekwondo

People need a strong moral base to manage their minds and hearts along with their bodies. If you teach them to kick and punch with no guidelines, you’ll end up with a bunch of bullies. On the other hand, if you teach them correct principles and how to control their minds, bodies, and spirits, you will have well-rounded leaders whom others will want to emulate. Following are the traditional tenets of Taekwondo that we believe are the foundation of a well-rounded individual: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, & Indomitable Spirit. We have incorporated these into our Student Creed, which is recited at the beginning of each class. After each tenet the students state the definition and then the powerful “I” statements that show how that tenet is to be be applied in their lives.

Student Creed

By living the following principles I develop my mind, body, & spirit to become my best self:

Courtesy

Being respectful and considerate of others.

I always show respect for myself, my family, and my community.

Integrity

Doing what is right even when no one is watching.

I choose what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy.

Perseverance

Never giving up.

I pick myself up each time I fall. I can do hard things.

Self Control

Doing the right thing at the right time.

I only use what I learn to protect, defend, and keep my environment safe.

Indomitable Spirit

Always believing in myself. I can do anything I set my mind to.

I am a positive example for everyone around me.

I go Beyond my limitations and by doing so, lead the way for others to follow.

I am a force to be reckoned with.

Why did Master Sorenson start doing Taekwondo late in life?

She originally started to be a support for her very timid teenage daughter who was being bullied. But she quickly fell in love with it’s teachings and ability to build confidence in such an amazing way.

“If it could boost my confidence as a grown woman, what would it do for youth and teens struggling with creating their identity? Or, for that matter, other adults whose lives could be enriched by this knowledge? So, while the children love to do Taekwondo because they can kick and yell, we know it is much more than that. We do Taekwondo because we are learning life skills along the way that will help individuals grow into confident, responsible people who will be our leaders in years to come.”

– Master Taralyn Sorenson

What's in a name?

When Beyond Taekwondo was originally founded in 2002 it was under the name Competitive Taekwondo Club, or CTC. Over time, however, we realized that this name and logo did not represent our full vision, so we changed our name to Beyond Taekwondo, with the red swirls.

Beyond: Surpassing boundaries, becoming more than expected.
Taekwondo: At our heart we are Olympic Style Taekwondo, with all of its tradition and history.
Red Swirls: Continual growth & learning. We are constantly working on improving ourselves to reach the next level, in all areas of life.