MEET OUR TEAM

At a young age Master Rene experienced bullying, this gave him an interest in learning Martial Arts. He loved to watch movies of Bruce Lee and Jet Li to get an idea of how he could protect himself. He started saving his one-week allowance to use for his public transportation fare to be able to attend Taekwondo Lessons in another province on the weekend.

He would then stay overnight to clean the dojang to earn a free lesson. Master Rene is a lifelong Martial Artist with extensive experience teaching all ages, leadership to blackbelt & Instructors around the world. He is also a Sparring and Poomsae Qualified National Coach. He has an extensive and impressive record of competing on the National and International Stage. He was a multiple time National Champion and Most Valuable Player in University Athletic Association of the Philippines. He is not only a Taekwondo practitioner but also a true martial artist in character & spirit. Most importantly, he is a fantastic role model for students and instills many pearls of wisdom through his teaching. His experiences have led him to where he is today by living with the tenets of Taekwondo.

Master Vieng is 6th Dan black belt in Taekwondo and 2nd Dan black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With a taekwondo career spanning decades, Master Vieng martial arts achievements include 16 provincial championships, 6 national medals, and victories, including the titles of Canadian National 5th Dan Poomsae Champion and 4th Dan US Open Poomsae Champion. Master Vieng's dedication to the art extends beyond the arena, as he is a passionate instructor in both martial arts while imparting his deep knowledge and fostering discipline, respect, and self-confidence in his students. With a legacy marked by honor and a commitment to excellence, Master Vieng strives to continue to inspire and shape students in both disciplines.

Instructor Parsa has been training Taekwondo for over 10 years! He first started his training as a student of Master Phan when he was a child, and he has continued to learn and increase his knowledge in the art of Taekwondo ever since. He loves to spar and participate in tournaments, and he has competed several times, earning himself multiple medals and gaining lots of experience in the process. He aims to continue training and teaching taekwondo for as long as he can, continuing the tradition of gaining and passing his skills and knowledge to the next generation of martial artists!

Instructor Amy has been volunteering and working at Tri-City Taekwondo since she was 10 years old. She started Taekwondo when she was 8 years old and from the moment she stepped onto the mats, she knew that this was the sport she would like to pursue. Instructor Amy loves training because it allows her to release her energy and learn new techniques. The sport also provides a wide range of components, allowing everyone to find something they can be passionate about.
Teaching is another thing Instructor Amy is very passionate about; the adrenaline rush, and the excitement in the room. She is beyond grateful that she has the opportunity to pass down her knowledge and be a role model for younger students. When and if Instructor Amy was ever feeling unmotivated, Master Huy Van Phan inspired her to challenge herself and push herself out of her comfort zone to reach excellence. Instructor Amy hopes that one day, she can be there for all of you and inspire you in the same way.

Instructor Fernando began his Taekwondo journey in Brazil, his homeland, and resumed it in Canada, thanks to Master Phan's Taekwondo Dojang. Since then, he has been dedicated to competing, teaching, and inspiring the next generation with captivating lessons, positively impacting future generations. His dream is to inspire the youth towards a more positive mindset and impart the lessons encapsulated in the Taekwondo oath, 5 Tenets, and Academy Philosophy. He has competed multiple times and is grateful for the experience he has gained from several amazing masters.

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Instructor Sareena began her Taekwondo journey to build self-confidence and discipline. Through Taekwondo, instructor Sareena not only strengthened her self-confidence and discipline, but she developed a passion and love for the sport. Instructor Sareena appreciates how Taekwondo offers a unique approach to physical fitness, discipline, and personal growth. Taekwondo has provided a profound sense of balance and well-being, allowing her to excel not only in the Dojang, but outside the Dojang as well. Alongside Taekwondo training, Instructor Sareena also instructs Taekwondo. The decision to join leadership was fueled by a desire to share her taekwondo knowledge. She believes that teaching is a powerful way to give back to the community and helps individuals discover their potential.

Instructor Asella’s Taekwondo journey began in South Korea, where she discovered another version of herself as a respectful and mannered martial artist. Conversely, when she moved to Canada, she gradually lost touch with Taekwondo. She always held Taekwondo in her heart, eager to continue training one day. A few years after, she was welcomed to Endurance Taekwondo, something sparked within her and she took the opportunity to rekindle her passion. It was amazing how reconnecting with something brought her so much happiness. Asella was absolutely thrilled to join the Leadership Team in September 2022, an incredible class to show confidence and to translate her knowledge into teaching. She cherished every moment spent attending practicums, covering extra shifts, and volunteering at tournaments. She highlights the experience of spending phenomenal weeks with students during summer camps. Asella surpassed as a leader and was selected as an assistant instructor in September 2023. She is overjoyed because she knows she has unlimited excitement for teaching young martial artists. Asella wishes to gain more remarkable memories and to inspire students to explore the joy of Taekwondo.