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ENDURANCE TAEKWONDO

Endurance Taekwondo was established in 2014. Our students range from the ages of 4-70 years old and travel from all over the lower mainland to train with our excellent instructors.

Our Black Belt Instructors here at Endurance Taekwondo are some of the best in their craft; teaching dynamic martial arts classes which seamlessly balance exercise, skill development, and personal development. Through this, we instill a sense of confidence, pride, and motivation in our students so that they will continue to bring out the best in themselves, both in and out of class.

FIRST AID & CERTIFICATION

Our instructors are certified under the Canadian Red Cross Level C Standard First Aid & CPR. The health and safety of our students are a top priority; we’re proud to have a team equipped with the knowledge to respond to events from minor scrapes to life-threatening emergencies

Master Dexter

Head Instructor

Master Dexter fell in love with martial arts from a young age watching action and martial arts movies. A huge Bruce Lee fan, his training began as he cleaned a martial arts gym in exchange for training. Master Dexter’s humble beginnings and life experience have led him to understand and respect people of all backgrounds.

For him, Taekwondo is a way of life, an on-going journey. He believes that applying and following the 5 tenets of Taekwondo (Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-control & Indomitable Spirit) leads to a content and rich life. Master Dexter holds a history of competing as a high performance athlete at national and international stages. Along with an impressive teaching experience as a head and senior instructor, he is a 2x Junior National Palarong Pambansa Champion and a 2x NCAA Champion.

Master Chris

Head Instructor

Master Chris started training martial arts at the age of 5 with Karate. As a teen, he was introduced to Brazilian Jujitsu and Taekwondo.
Under the tutelage of Master Tony Kook, competition and lots of training eventually led him to instructing on the North Shore.
Instructing for the past 12 years, he aims to help students be the best version of themselves on and off the mats.

Master Rene

Head Instructor

Master Rene’s martial arts journey began at a young age, fueled by his determination to overcome bullying. Inspired by martial arts legends like Bruce Lee and Jet Li, he would save his weekly allowance to afford public transportation for Taekwondo lessons in another province. His commitment saw him staying overnight at the dojang, earning free lessons by helping with cleaning tasks.

A dedicated martial artist, Master Rene has taught students of all ages and abilities, including those with disabilities, across the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, and now Canada. He is a certified Sparring and Poomsae National Coach with an impressive competitive record, including multiple national and international championships and recognition as the Most Valuable Player in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines.

In addition to his martial arts career, Master Rene earned a degree in Education, specializing in Sports and Recreational Management. This reflects his lifelong dedication to personal development and academic achievement.

Master Rene is deeply passionate about teaching and believes that connecting with students from diverse backgrounds enriches his own understanding and perspective. His humility, dedication, and ability to impart both technical skills and life lessons make him a true role model and an inspiration to his students.

Instructor Tatiana

Head Instructor

Instructor Tatiana started to train Taekwondo at a young age. Taekwondo has changed her life, guiding her in a disciplined, fun and healthy martial arts journey. For her, Taekwondo is a lifestyle composed of daily tiny efforts that has given her not only physical strength but also the willingness and motivation to constantly improve in each area of her life. She is a lead Taekwondo instructor with a Bachelors of Physical Education degree specializing in Taekwondo from the reputed top university for Taekwondo in South Korea, Gachon University. Instructor Tatiana has also extensive experience competing in Poomsae at both the national and international levels. She is a Hanmadang, South and Central American Champion in Poomsae.

Instructor Atila

Senior Instructor

Instructor Atila’s lifelong passion for martial arts began as a young child wanting to reach the goal of black belt. Through years of training as well as teaching, he has become a dedicated instructor who has made Taekwondo an integral part of his life. He takes pride in making sure he has a lasting positive impact on those he teaches, the same way his instructors had on him throughout his training years.

Instructor Stephanie

Assistant Instructor

Instructor Stephanie’s Taekwondo journey began with uncertainty, but her passion for teaching blossomed when she joined the leadership team in 2019. Through volunteering and assisting students, she gained valuable teaching experience and, in 2021, was hired as an instructor, inspiring her to refine her skills further. Her dedication led her to join the Competition Poomsae team and later the High-Performance Poomsae team, where she advanced her techniques and competed in the Korean Consul Cup. Stephanie continues to grow as an instructor, encouraging students to push their limits and excel in Taekwondo.

Instructor Alex

Assistant Instructor

Instructor Alex started Taekwondo at the age of four and was immediately hooked into the Taekwondo community. Once he became an intermediate level student, he started to explore all the different clubs. He tried sparring, blackbelt club and poomae, but the poomae club caught his eye and he has stayed with it. After graduating to the black belt program, Alex was then invited to the leadership team where he has developed all of his teaching skills, especially how to welcome the next generation of students.

Instructor Rachel

Assistant Instructor

Instructor Rachel was introduced to Taekwondo by her brother, who, after completing a free trial class, immediately was enthralled with Taekwondo. Although her parents thought she wouldn’t last more than a month, Instructor Rachel developed a passion for the sport and has been training for close to a decade.

Instructor Rachel joined the Leadership Team in 2019 and discovered great joy in instructing. She was thrilled to be hired as an instructor in 2021. She enjoys connecting with students and making them feel welcome. She especially relishes seeing the smiles on students’ faces when they master a technique or learn something new.

Instructor Rachel has been working on perfecting her own Taekwondo skills as a member of the High-Performance Competition Pattern Team. She has competed at tournaments and continues to push herself to become fitter, more robust and healthier in all aspects of her life.

Instructor Logan

Assistant Instructor

Instructor Logan started his taekwondo journey at a very young age. Originally, he was enrolled in Taekwondo to develop his confidence, but it soon turned into a passion. Instructor Logan is still just as passionate about Taekwondo as he was when he first joined, over a decade ago. Even with many years of experience he is still working hard to develop his skills.
In 2018, instructor Logan was invited to join the leadership team, but took a break in 2020. After rejoining the team in 2021 and refining his taekwondo skills, he practiced teaching for another year as a leader before getting hired in late 2022.

Instructor Logan has gone through many of the programs in Taekwondo such as Sparring and Black Belt Club where he worked on developing his confidence in himself as well as the art of Taekwondo. Overall, instructor Logan enjoys Taekwondo and practices regularly to improve both his training and his teaching.

Instructor Iliya

Assistant Instructor

Instructor Iliya joined tkd when he was 5. He wanted to join because after his swimming lessons at a rec center, He saw kids with belts and uniforms kicking and punching, and he thought it would be fun to join. His parents signed him up for tkd and ever since then i has been training. Instructor Iliya joined the leadership team when he was 9 and he found a passion in teaching kids and helping them with their training. He was hired in 2022, and he’s been working ever since to make sure students have all their techniques right. He like to train to make himself physically stronger, so that he can demonstrate techniques at his best.

Mr. Jimmy Tong

Driver

Mr. Jafar Jeddi

Driver & After School Director

Mr. Mike Cho

Driver

Mr. Michael Williams

Driver

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