About Us

Taekwondo USA is owned and operated by Senior Master Brent Ellison and has been  in Huntington Beach since 1987. 

What is Taekwondo?   

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that translates to “the way of the hand and foot.” It focuses on powerful kicks, precise hand techniques, and disciplined movement. Students don’t just train their bodies. They learn confidence, respect, self-control, and the mindset to stay calm even when life throws a flying side kick their way.

Taekwondo isn’t just a sport or a form of self-defense. It’s a lifelong path that strengthens character, sharpens reflexes, and inspires students to become their best selves—on the mat and beyond.

The Values & Philosophy

Each person who becomes involved in the Martial Arts has a different objective: to improve his physical condition, to learn self-defense, or perhaps to improve self-discipline - to meet a mental as well as  physical challenge. Each of these different goals, however, reflect one common thought: personal improvement. because each student has different capabilities (mentally and physically), Our instructors concentrate on individual progress. There are certain techniques and mental concepts that must be mastered as the student proceeds through the ranks - and some progress more quickly than others. But students are not compared to one another; each is judged by standards according to a concept we call "personal victory"... a measurement of individual improvement based on personal victory. Because of the "personal victory" concept, Our program is an exciting form of mental and physical exercise for men and women, boys and girls, the young in age and the young at heart. The current physical condition of the student is not an issue because improvement is the common goal. If the student is willing to attend classes two or three times per week, they will meet their goal, and they will receive additional benefits they never expected.