Our Philosophy
Here at Taekwonkids teaching quality, authentic martial arts is our passion. With our highly qualified and certified masters and instructors, you can rest assured that you will be receiving the best instruction we can deliver. Classes are structured for growth and success and we strive to bring out the highest potential in every student, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.
Our Story
Taekwonkids started out with two brothers and dream; Master Scott Sonu (선우 혁) and Master Chin Sonu (선우 진) began their legacy providing one of the most successful Taekwondo programs in Silicon Valley, Northern California, and now that same program is here in the Valley, Arizona to serve our community!
Meet the Team
Our staff is comprised of an incredible team of Masters & Instructors, all official black belts under Kukkiwon (International Taekwondo Headquarter) with years of instruction and competition experience. We take pride in improving the lives of our local community!
Scott Sonu 선우 혁 관장
Owner & Grandmaster
Born in Seoul, Korea and started Taekwondo since 1973, Ji Do Kwan, Ichondong Seoul.
6th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo Kukkiwon # 06090959,
Trained Boxing, Judo and Aikido
Currently train in Mixed Martial Arts
Certified Taekwondo Judge Kukkiwon # 3020068,
Certified Taekwondo Master Kukkiwon # 3647066,
Certified Poomsae & Sparring Referee
Member of World Taekwondo
Member of Aikikai
Member of Kotokan
Member of USA Taekwondo
by Kukkiwon & USAT
Cage Best
Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt by Kukkiwon
Sparring & Demonstration Instructor
William Nguyen
Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt by Kukkiwon
Poomsae National Gold Medalist
Wesclay Sardinha
BJJ Instructor
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt by IBJJF
Instructor from Megaton BJJ Academy AZ
What are you waiting for?
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