Our Mission

At One Taekwondo, our mission is to provide a professional learning and caring environment dedicated to excellence and to provide a uniquely rewarding martial arts training experience. In a peaceful Taekwondo community, students feel at home, families are supported and individuals are celebrated through cooperation.

Our program promotes respect, self-discipline, and confidence through a distinctive merge of traditional and modern training of the mind and body.

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    The instructors are phenomenal role models and friendly to these kids! Highly recommend.

    — Google review

    ★★★★★

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    One Taekwondo has been an ideal place for a young child to start their martial arts path.

    — Google review

    ★★★★

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    I have been so impressed with the way they work with the kids. I love how the older ones help the younger kids. They keep the students accountable while having fun.

    — Google review

    ★★★★★

Taekwondo & You

At One Taekwondo, we are not only interested in building self-defense skills, but also in the complete personal development of each student. Our students progress efficiently towards their goals through the individual attention and dedication of our instructors and staff.

Through an unparalleled blend of fitness, self-defense, and self-discipline, One Taekwondo offers a variety of programs to best benefit each student individually. Learning Taekwondo means learning perseverance and integrity, all while learning the physical sport of self-defense, exercise, and competition.

Our classes are taught by trained professionals with many years of martial arts experience & leadership skills. Our instructors have the ability to assist students in developing discipline and vital life skills. Through the art of Taekwondo, students become more successful at home, at school, and at work.

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

One Taekwondo is a community of leaders and experts committed to improving individuals through the art of Taekwondo. As professional learning centers, we are not only interested in the sport of Taekwondo but in each person as a whole.

  • Master Frenel Ostin

    Founder & Head Master | 6th Dan Black Belt

  • Master Niranjan Shresta

    Master | 5th Dan Black Belt

  • Master Vicente Videl

    Instructor & School Owner | 4th Dan Black Belt

  • Master Brandon Ha

    Master | 4th Dan Black Belt

  • Master Michael Morris

    Master | 4th Dan Black Belt

  • Berangere Martino

    Instructor | 3rd Dan Black Belt

FAQ

  • Taekwondo is a martial art that originated in Korea and is characterized by its emphasis on kicking techniques. It is one of the most popular martial arts in the world and is an official Olympic sport.

  • Taekwondo can improve physical fitness, coordination, and flexibility, as well as provide a sense of discipline, self-confidence, and self-defense skills. It is also a great way to meet new people and make friends.

  • All you need to bring is comfortable clothing that allows for a full range of motion, such as a T-shirt and athletic pants. One Taekwondo facilities will also provide a uniform for you once you sign up to attend a trial class.

  • There are several different belt colors in Taekwondo, each representing a different level of proficiency. At One Taekwondo, we use white, yellow, orange, green, purple, blue, red, brown, and, poom (red/black) and black.

  • Taekwondo and Karate are both martial arts that originated in Asia, but they have some key differences. Taekwondo tends to focus more on kicking techniques, while Karate places more emphasis on hand strikes. Taekwondo also tends to be more acrobatic and physically demanding than Karate.

  • Taekwondo can be practiced by people of all ages and fitness levels. Many schools have special classes for children, as well as classes for adults.

  • No, you do not need to be in good shape to start Taekwondo. The training will help you to improve your fitness, strength, mobility, endurance, and flexibility.

  • While Taekwondo can be used for self-defense, it is also a sport and a form of physical fitness and personal development. Many people practice Taekwondo as a means of improving their overall health and well-being.

  • We have multiple facilities located around the Portland area. Contact us today to schedule an appointment, get an assessment from one of our qualified instructors, and find the right program fit just for you.

Interested?

Try our 2-class trial. Includes a uniform and white belt to keep!