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TAEKWONDO PROFESSIONALS

NATIONAL CONVENTION

June 5-6, 2026 | Buffalo, NY

Built for Taekwondo School Owners & Their Teams

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Why Attend?

The answers you need to grow your dojang

The 2026 TKD Professionals National Convention is built around one goal: helping Taekwondo school owners and teams make real improvements they can implement immediately. You’ll leave with clear strategies for growing enrollment, strengthening retention, developing staff, and increasing your impact in the community.

Designed for owners and staff

Whether it’s instructors, managers or admins,  your team will leave with sharper skills and greater confidence. Join us for a shared experience that builds alignment and momentum. The TKD Professionals Convention gives your staff the guidance, role models, and inspiration they need to elevate their performance long after the weekend ends.

A Connected, Energizing Taekwondo Community

Attendees consistently highlight the uplifting, supportive vibe of this event. You’ll be among passionate masters and instructors who value tradition while embracing practical innovation. Our presenters are industry leaders who are approachable and eager to help you and your team grow- regardless of your school’s size or stage.
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New for 2026: Instructor Academy

A full-day training track created for instructors whose primary role is teaching classes.

• Learn new skills, drills, and class formats that keep students engaged
• Improve communication by breaking down explanations at the right level
• Set clear expectations and give effective, motivating feedback
• Run smoother classes with better structure, flow, and time management
• Strategies for teaching all ages and belt levels
• Complete all four sessions and earn an Instructor Academy Certificate

Instructor Academy – Part 1Providing Structure and Fun for Beginner StudentsInstructor Academy – Part 2Raising Expectations, Skills, and Drills for Intermediate StudentsInstructor Academy – Part 3Teaching Attention to Detail, Pride, and Leadership in Advanced StudentsInstructor Academy – Part 4Creating Safe, Fun Adult Classes That Build Camaraderie and Retention

Prefer to attend select sessions? All convention attendees are welcome to join individual Instructor Academy sessions and apply what they learn immediately in their classes.

Don’t miss out!

Attendance is limited to ensure the quality of the experience. If you’re serious about growing your school and developing a stronger team, this is the weekend that will give you the tools you need.
Register early and secure your place!

Speaker Info

Master Michael Mertens

Conference Host
Building Your Dojang From the Inside Out

 

  • Mastering the inside game of ownership: how successful school owners think, decide, and lead when growth is difficult and pressure is high

  • Staying focused and optimistic, overcoming burnout, and rebounding from setbacks without losing momentum or confidence

  • Selecting the right team, clearly communicating your vision, and balancing direction with autonomy as your school grows

  • Addressing friction, conflict, and expectations directly while maintaining standards, trust, and relationships

  • Leading with confidence in your community, understanding why outreach matters most, and creating true win-win relationships
Additional Information
Master Mertens is a multi-school owner and industry leader who has personally mentored some of the most successful Masters and Instructors in the U.S. He has presented at seminars around the country and is considered one of the leading experts on dojang marketing, systems, and staff development. 
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Master Milad Bahrami

From Island to Nation: Building Culture, Teams, and Systems that Scale
  • Rooted in Community: Foster a deep sense of belonging so your dojang becomes a true “third place” where students and families thrive.
  • Shared Standards, Shared Excellence: Empower every instructor with clear standards so high-quality teaching is a collective reality, not an individual burden.
  • Systems that Protect: Build operational rhythms that prevent burnout and sustain your staff’s joy of teaching.
  • Invest in the Collective: Create pathways that turn students into teachers, and teachers into community leaders with a real future in the industry.
  • Lead with Clear Values: Use simple, consistent communication around effort, respect, and service to build unshakable trust with the parents you serve.
Additional Information
Master Milad Bahrami is the Founder of Endurance Taekwondo. Driven by the belief that martial arts education should be accessible and transformative, he has built an organization that now serves over 1,000 students across three locations. His schools swept the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards in every city they serve, anchored by his flagship location, which has earned this honor for ten consecutive years. He specializes in building schools that focus on the long-term growth of students, instructors, and admins, supported by systems that protect staff from burnout and sustain excellence over time.
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Grandmaster Chris Berlow

Learn the Il Il Shin (Be Better Every Day) philosophy to attract and serve adult students
  • Learn a simple, teachable meditation framework you can implement immediately in class
  • Apply Il Il Shin to school culture: discipline, focus, and personal growth beyond kicking and forms.
  • Strengthen student retention by helping students manage stress, emotions, and attention through breath training.
  • Learn a stretching routine that will help adult students improve mobility and flexibility.
  • Walk away with a plug-and-play 5–10 minute meditation curriculum you can integrate into warm-ups, leadership training, and black belt development.
Additional Information
Grandmaster Chris Berlow is a 7th Degree Black Belt training for 42 years, and continues to train and teach regularly.  He owns, with his partners, four UMAC locations in New York, and a Personal Development Company; Empowered Mastery and an author of three published books. He proudly commits his life to sharing Grandmaster Byung Min Kim’s wisdom and teachings to TKD Masters all over the world.
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Beth Block

Lessons Learned: Common Dojang Oversights—and How to Stay Ahead of Them

 

  • Patterns Beth has seen across martial arts schools—and how proactive schools address them
    •Small operational habits that make a big difference in safety and professionalism
    •Setting clear instructor expectations that protect students, staff, and school culture
    •Communication practices that reduce misunderstandings with families
    •How to align day-to-day procedures with your insurance coverage
Additional Information
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Master Andrew Cunnane

Why Before How: Building a $1M-Per-Year Dojang
  • The owner mindset required to build a $1M-per-year school: clarity, discipline, and long-term thinking
  • The key data points behind a million-dollar location: enrollment, retention, pricing, and capacity
  • How understanding the numbers leads to better operational and leadership decisions
  • Why reinvesting profits and avoiding lifestyle creep accelerates sustainable growth
  • Turning values into measurable systems that drive consistency, culture, and retention
Additional Information
Andrew Cunnane is the Co-Owner & Operator of All Star Martial Arts, a three-location Taekwondo organization. A former Canadian National Team member, he specializes in values-driven leadership and data-informed decision-making. He has helped build a $1M-per-year school through strong core programming, retention systems, and disciplined reinvestment. His approach focuses on aligning teams around the “Why” behind systems to drive consistency, performance, and scalable growth.
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Master Jeff DeWilde

How to make your dojang a community service champion
  • Create “Community Service Champions” in your dojang with proven projects that teach students responsibility, gratitude, and the value of giving back.
  • Boost student retention by offering meaningful, mission-driven events that students get excited about and parents deeply appreciate.
  • Build stronger community relationships with schools, local leaders, and families through service projects that showcase your school’s leadership.
  • Differentiate your dojang from competitors by becoming “thee martial arts school” known for character development, compassion, and community involvement.
  • Learn how to turn community service into a powerful branding tool that highlights the positive impact of Taekwondo in your town.
Additional Information
Master DeWilde started Taekwondo in 1993 and has been instructing at Master Kim’s Taekwondo in Rochester NY since 1998. He is a 2x World Champion (World Hanmadang 2025) 2x National Champion (AAU Nationals 2024) and the 2025 NYS Grand Champion. He also holds an international master instructor and international referee certification from the World Taekwondo Headquarters (Kukkiwon).  He currently teaches TKD at Doodlebugs Children’s Learning Centers and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and also taught Taekwondo at Monroe Community College (MCC) as adjunct professor for 16 years.  Academically, Master DeWilde graduated from St. John Fisher College with a degree in childhood and special education, and has earned his Masters in Education from State University College at Brockport.  His entire family – parents, brother, wife, and sons are all Black Belts!  His wife Andrea DeWilde is also a dojang owner in Rochester.
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Master Stan Lee

Why Retentions is MORE important than Enrollments. How to Lock the Back Door and create Generational Retention
  • Why?
    • Life time Value of a Student
    • Statistics to determine action
    • Retention is more important than enrollments
    How? 
    • Congruency of Marketing and What your classes provide
    •  * Clear communication and onboarding
    •  * Systems for enrollment and marketing — equally important to have systems for retention
Additional Information
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Master Hye Ri Park

The Blueprint for Multi-Location Success: 4 Pillars of Growth
  • System: Building a replicable operation run by home-grown teams, maintained through consistent meetings and role-play training.
  • Staff: Creating a clear growth pathway from Junior Leaders to Head Instructors, fostering harmony and ownership across all levels.
  • Investment: Strategically investing in Intern Master programs, special seminars, and elite teams to maximize reputation and growth.
  • Vision: Preserving the “One Team” spirit and preventing brand dilution through active owner engagement as we expand.
Additional Information
Education & Elite Training

  • 2006 – 2010: B.A. in Taekwondo, Gachon University (South Korea)
  • 2008 – 2011: Member, Kukkiwon National Taekwondo Demonstration Team

Competitive Achievements

  • 2008 World Taekwondo Hanmadang (Los Angeles, USA):
    • 1st Place: Women’s Individual Breaking
    • 1st Place: Record Breaking
    • 1st Place: Team Competition

Professional Instructor Experience

  • Current: Owner/Master, WUTA Taekwondo (Houston, TX)
  • 2015 – 2023: Master, Tiger Kim’s World Class Taekwondo (North Carolina, USA)
  • 2014: Master, Myung’s Taekwondo (Toronto, Canada)
  • 2010 – 2014: Master (South Korea)
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Master John Seock

True value of Tae Kwon Do as an education tool
How to introduce, prepare, connect and enhance value of martial arts each martial arts class through adding educational quality.
  • Activity vs education. Why martial arts is so valuable in todays society
  • Who are we as a martial arts educator? Teacher or a coach?
  • Individualistic approach in teaching kids? why it is necessary and preparing class for each individual student.
  • What is the true value of educational martial arts class that is infused with Child Psychology and martial arts value?
  • Involving, educating and challenging the parents in return becoming irreplaceable part of students growth.
Additional Information
Master John Seock has been in martial arts for 40 years, with 24 years of teaching experience in Korea, South Africa and US. He is currently the owner of 3 Sunrise Martial Arts schools Southern California with over 600 students and 7 figure in yearly income. A former Lawyer and 5th degree Black Belt WTF and 1st degree Black Belt in ITF. Have created $100,000 Masters program for a single student.
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Master Caressa Shin

The Power of Events: How Special Events Build Culture, Community and Retention
  • Why special events matter for culture, excitement, and retention
  • How to build a year-round event calendar
  • Simple systems to plan and run events smoothly
  • High impact events that work for all schools
Additional Information
Mrs. Caressa Shin is the Co-Owner of Master Shin’s World Class Taekwondo in Chandler, Arizona since 2011. Her Taekwondo journey began more than 20 years ago under the guidance of Grandmaster Chong and Master Mertens at World Class Taekwondo in Buffalo, NY!
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Mr. Vic Singh

Digital Marketing Strategies
  • Instruction on how to setup Facebook Ads that consistently produce new student inquiries
  • Optimize your Google Business Profile to generate calls, messages, and website clicks from local searches for your Martial Arts school
  • Improve your Google / Apple Maps visibility with the right categories, services, photos, posts, and weekly activity
  • What builds trust before parents or leads ever contact you. 5 things you must have on your website!
Additional Information
Vic Singh is the owner and founder of Foxspin. For more than 9 years, he has helped over a few hundred martial arts school owners generate consistent leads and convert them into new students. His work combines high-performing Facebook Ads and Google Ads with conversion-focused websites built specifically for martial arts programs. Vic also implements automated text and email follow-up systems so every lead is contacted quickly and nurtured through to a booked trial. In addition, Foxspin develops mobile apps that support communication and improve member engagement.
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Master Mitchell Sousa

Branding in Martial Arts: The Top Level Approach
  • Why branding is more than a logo— and why it matters
  • How strong branding builds trust with parents and the community
  • Creating consistency across events, social media, and visual identity
  • Leveraging branding as a strategic tool for sustainable growth and credibility
Additional Information
Master Mitchell Sousa is a 5th Dan Black Belt with over 31 years of experience in martial arts and 28 years of teaching experience. He is the co-owner of four successful martial arts academies and has spent more than a decade building and scaling schools. His approach emphasizes branding, systems, and long-term growth strategies that help academies earn trust, stand out in their communities, and thrive in a competitive market.
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Coach Tim Thackrey

Born to Lead, Built to Last
A practical longevity strategy TKD owners need to preserve their legacy

  • How to avoid decades of wear and tear from long teaching days, stress, injuries, and years of serving others, before it becomes your new normal

  • A 360 framework for pain-free, recoverable training and teaching that still holds your standard and inspires your next generation to impact your community

  • How replacing the 20-step morning checklist with a personalized protocol raises leadership capacity, improves focus, strengthens culture, and supports long-term profit

  • The must-know Functional Longevity benchmarks school owners need to live long and prosper

  • How to leverage biomarkers, metrics, labs, and modern technology to protect your health, extend your career, and pass your school on in the way you intended

  • Ensure your business exit plan includes the health, energy, and longevity to keep living a larger life and enjoy the fruits of your labor

Additional Information
Coach Tim Thackrey is a 9-time USA National Team member, Pan Am Games Gold Medalist, and World Championships Bronze Medalist. He currently serves as the Director of Education and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for USA Taekwondo and their National Teams. Tim specializes in helping school owners, instructors, and students improve performance, aesthetics and longevity through a modern approach integrating movement, fueling, biomarkers, labs, and technology.

The Agenda

Friday, June 5th

12:00-2:00pm
Packet Pickup
Packets will be available at the hotel desk if you arrive on Thursday

2:00-2:50pm
Keynote: How This Weekend Changes What’s Possible by Master Michael Mertens

3:00-4:30pm
Attendee Roundtable:Expand your network while sharing and gaining new ideas

  • Classroom Instruction – Discussion of skills and drills and delivering greater benefits to your students
  • Marketing – Learn the online and off line marketing methods that are working now for dojangs just like yours
  • Staff Development – Discover how teams are built, motivated, and rewarded throughout the industry

4:45-6:00pm
Speaker Panel: – Q and A with experts on a focused topic

  • The Summer Camp Playbook: How Top Schools Fill Earlier Every Year
  • Breaking Through the Next Growth Ceiling (150 → 200 → 300+)
  • Why Students Leave—and the Systems That Stop It

6:30pm
Buffet Dinner: Courtesy of Taekwondo Professionals

8:00pm
Evening Networking: Marriott hotel bar area

Saturday, June 6th

7:30-8:15am
Block Insurance Room: Morning Workout
Harry and Friends Room: Morning Meditation– Grandmaster Chris Berlow

8:15-9:00am
Breakfast Courtesy of Taekwondo Professionals

9:00-9:45am
Day 2 Keynote: Building Your Dojang from the Inside Out – Master Michael Mertens

10:00-11:00am
Dynamics Room: Culture, Teams & Systems That Scale – Master Milad Bahrami
Foxspin Room: Delivering High Value Taekwondo – Master John Seock
Block Insurance Room: Instructor Academy Part I – Providing Structure and Fun for Beginner Students

11:15-12:15pm
Dynamics Room: Top Level Branding – Master Mitchell Sousa
Foxspin Room: Become a Community Service Champion – Master Jeff DeWilde
Block Insurance Room: Instructor Academy Part II – Raising Expectations, Skills, and Drills for Intermediate Students
Harry and Friends Room: Stay Ahead of Dojang Risk- Mrs. Beth Block

12:30-1:30pm
Dynamics Room: Building a Million Dollar Per Year Dojang – Master Andrew Cunnane
Foxspin Room: The Power of Special Events – Master Caressa Shin
Block Insurance Room: Instructor Academy Part III – Teaching Attention to Detail, Pride, and Leadership in Advanced Students

1:30-3:00pm
Lunch and Visit Vendors: Group Photo – Please wear your convention shirt

3:00-4:00pm
Dynamics Room: Digital Marketing Strategies – Mr. Vic Singh
Foxspin Room: The Blueprint for Multi-Location Success: 4 Pillars of Growth – Master Hye Ri Park
Block Insurance Room: Instructor Academy Part IV – Creating Safe, Fun Adult Classes That Build Camaraderie and Retention
Attend all 4 sessions and receive a TKD Professionals Instructor Certificate!
Harry and Friends Room: Why Retention is MORE important than Enrollments. How to Lock the Back Door and create Generational Retention- Master Stan Lee

4:15-5:15pm
Closing Keynote: Connection, Correction & Celebration – Master Michael Mertens

Closing comments and Individual Photos

Registration Information
Hotel Information
Questions?

Event Schedule

Friday, June 5th

12:00-2:00pm
Packet Pickup
Packets will be available at the hotel desk if you arrive on Thursday

2:00-2:50pm
Keynote: How This Weekend Changes What’s Possible by Master Michael Mertens

3:00-4:30pm
Attendee Roundtable:Expand your network while sharing and gaining new ideas 

  • Classroom Instruction – Discussion of skills and drills and delivering greater benefits to your students 
  • Marketing – Learn the online and off line marketing methods that are working now for dojangs just like yours 
  • Staff Development – Discover how teams are built, motivated, and rewarded throughout the industry 

4:45-6:00pm
Speaker Panel: – Q and A with experts on a focused topic 

  • The Summer Camp Playbook: How Top Schools Fill Earlier Every Year
  • Breaking Through the Next Growth Ceiling (150 → 200 → 300+) 
  • Why Students Leave—and the Systems That Stop It

6:30pm
Buffet Dinner: Courtesy of Taekwondo Professionals

8:00pm
Evening Networking: Marriott hotel bar area

Hotel Information
Questions?

Saturday, June 6th

7:30-8:15am
Block Insurance Room: Morning Workout
Harry and Friends Room: Morning Meditation– Grandmaster Chris Berlow

8:15-9:00am
Breakfast Courtesy of Taekwondo Professionals

9:00-9:45am
Day 2 Keynote: Building Your Dojang from the Inside Out – Master Michael Mertens

10:00-11:00am
Dynamics Room: Culture, Teams & Systems That Scale – Master Milad Bahrami
Foxspin Room: Delivering High Value Taekwondo – Master John Seock
Block Insurance Room: Instructor Academy Part I – Providing Structure and Fun for Beginner Students

11:15-12:15pm
Dynamics Room: Top Level Branding – Master Mitchell Sousa
Foxspin Room: Become a Community Service Champion – Master Jeff DeWilde
Block Insurance Room: Instructor Academy Part II – Raising Expectations, Skills, and Drills for Intermediate Students
Harry and Friends Room: Stay Ahead of Dojang Risk- Mrs. Beth Block

12:30-1:30pm
Dynamics Room: Building a Million Dollar Per Year Dojang – Master Andrew Cunnane
Foxspin Room: The Power of Special Events – Master Caressa Shin
Block Insurance Room: Instructor Academy Part III – Teaching Attention to Detail, Pride, and Leadership in Advanced Students

1:30-3:00pm
Lunch and Visit Vendors: Group Photo – Please wear your convention shirt

3:00-4:00pm
Dynamics Room: Digital Marketing Strategies – Mr. Vic Singh
Foxspin Room: The Blueprint for Multi-Location Success: 4 Pillars of Growth – Master Hye Ri Park
Block Insurance Room: Instructor Academy Part IV – Creating Safe, Fun Adult Classes That Build Camaraderie and Retention
Attend all 4 sessions and receive a TKD Professionals Instructor Certificate!
Harry and Friends Room: Why Retention is MORE important than Enrollments. How to Lock the Back Door and create Generational Retention- Master Stan Lee

4:15-5:15pm
Closing Keynote: Connection, Correction & Celebration – Master Michael Mertens

Closing comments and Individual Photos

Host Hotel: The Buffalo Marriott Niagara

All conference sessions will be held at the Buffalo Marriott Niagara. The hotel is a short drive from the Buffalo Niagara Airport. 

A discounted room rate of $159 per night for a King bed or $159 per night for 2 Queen beds. The discounted rate is available by using this link for rooms booked by May 8th, 2026.

Book your Discounted Hotel Now
Questions?

Pricing

Standard

$567

$497 for each additional staff member

Register early and secure your place!
Your Ticket to the TKD Professionals National Convention Includes

  • Full Access to 2 Days of proven marketing, up to date sales methods, modern classroom management, and team building systems.
  • The opportunity to meet and speak with some of the leading dojang operators in the country
  • The chance to network with other positive, passionate, and dedicated instructors
  • Buffet Dinner on Day 1 and Buffet Breakfast and Lunch on Day 2 included, courtesy of Taekwondo Professionals.

 

OUR ATTEND WITH CONFIDENCE GUARANTEE:
Attend the 2026 TKD Professionals Convention for 2 full days, and if you don’t agree that it was immediately valuable and useful for your school you can receive a full refund of your tuition.

Questions?

Taekwondo Professionals National Convention
The largest and most highly attended event of the year for TKD school owners and staff. Join us and learn the most successful methods for marketing, teaching, special events and staff development. Seats are limited. Register today!

Testimonials

“My husband and I love coming to the TKD Professional Convention each year because it is a great opportunity to listen to some of the best TKD minds in the business share their ideas and mindsets. It also gives a great support opportunity to network with people from all over the country. We get the chance to take the best of what we learn and implement these ideas in our schools to keep them truly World Class.”

Master Vicky McDowell

“As a multiple school owner, I have joined and attended many different organizations and marketing seminars. I can honestly say that the Taekwondo Professionals Convention has been the most helpful for my team and I and therefore have attended almost every seminar for the past 15 years. The ideas and strategies shared are based on universal concepts that can help Martial Arts schools of all sizes and locations as evidenced by the successes of their affiliates and the attendees. I am a firm believe that you are the average of the people you surround yourself with. I always send my team to the seminar because besides learning/sharpening different skills, they always come back more motivated and focused because of the positive and energetic environment surrounding the seminar and its attendees. The networking and camaraderie alone are worth more than the cost of attendance.”

Master George Hwang

“In the Taekwondo industry, we are grateful for the existence of Taekwondo Professionals. Taekwondo Professionals and World Class Masters support our growth by bestowing knowledge, helping us set goals, and providing a diverse network. As business owners, masters, and lifelong learners, we always have questions about improving our organization and solving our problems. The first person that pops up in our mind to get help is Master Mertens because we know World Class Taekwondo has encountered the same challenges we have and we can depend on them to share their wisdom. Taekwondo Professionals are the most significant resource for our staff growth. After our team meets these Taekwondo industry leaders the leaders understand our vision and picture their bright future with us.”

Master Seungrok Kim and Master Regina Im- Korea Taekwondo-KTKD

“The Taekwondo Professionals National Convention is THE BEST business seminar a school owner can attend. I have attended countless seminars and business coaching summits for over 20 years and I wholeheartedly believe that Taekwondo Professionals is the one I leave with actionable ideas that produce results quickly and with the integrity of our legacy strengthened.

Master Mertens brings together the best of the best who openly share how our industry evolves and their best practices to thrive in it. I look forward to meting you all at the next Taekwondo Professionals National Convention.”

Master Nickie Quan

“Master Kim and I have been members of TKD Professionals for over approximately 5 years. During that time there are truly just not enough words to describe how appreciative we have been throughout the length of this time exploring TKD Professionals. It has not only been the anchor in our strive for success, but it has enhanced our abilities to expand our minds mentally, our school physically and hearts emotionally in a positive and nurturing way. TKD Professionals have helped pave the way for so many martial arts schools through some pretty tough times that would have either make or break a school. We have trained our staff with all the videos, slides and Zoom training available to us. Master Kim and I are very grateful and look forward to the upcoming seminar.”

Ahra Ko

“One of the best things I did in 2022 was INVEST in my team to be a part of TKD Pros National Convention! I Brought 8 of my team members to be part of last year’s event and have loved the results. My team grew closer together with the activities throughout the weekend, gained so much practical knowledge through seminars, were able to gain perspective from meeting others in similar situations and positions in other schools and most importantly acquired a vision that the future of our industry is strong and absolutely will allow for a beautiful career and life in our organization!”

Master Scarsella

“My husband and I love coming to the TKD Professional Convention each year because it is a great opportunity to listen to some of the best TKD minds in the business share their ideas and mindsets. It also gives a great support opportunity to network with people from all over the country. We get the chance to take the best of what we learn and implement these ideas in our schools to keep them truly World Class.”

Master Vicky McDowell

“As a multiple school owner, I have joined and attended many different organizations and marketing seminars. I can honestly say that the Taekwondo Professionals Convention has been the most helpful for my team and I and therefore have attended almost every seminar for the past 15 years. The ideas and strategies shared are based on universal concepts that can help Martial Arts schools of all sizes and locations as evidenced by the successes of their affiliates and the attendees. I am a firm believe that you are the average of the people you surround yourself with. I always send my team to the seminar because besides learning/sharpening different skills, they always come back more motivated and focused because of the positive and energetic environment surrounding the seminar and its attendees. The networking and camaraderie alone are worth more than the cost of attendance.”

Master George Hwang

“In the Taekwondo industry, we are grateful for the existence of Taekwondo Professionals. Taekwondo Professionals and World Class Masters support our growth by bestowing knowledge, helping us set goals, and providing a diverse network. As business owners, masters, and lifelong learners, we always have questions about improving our organization and solving our problems. The first person that pops up in our mind to get help is Master Mertens because we know World Class Taekwondo has encountered the same challenges we have and we can depend on them to share their wisdom. Taekwondo Professionals are the most significant resource for our staff growth. After our team meets these Taekwondo industry leaders the leaders understand our vision and picture their bright future with us.”

Master Seungrok Kim and Master Regina Im- Korea Taekwondo-KTKD

“The Taekwondo Professionals National Convention is THE BEST business seminar a school owner can attend. I have attended countless seminars and business coaching summits for over 20 years and I wholeheartedly believe that Taekwondo Professionals is the one I leave with actionable ideas that produce results quickly and with the integrity of our legacy strengthened.

Master Mertens brings together the best of the best who openly share how our industry evolves and their best practices to thrive in it. I look forward to meting you all at the next Taekwondo Professionals National Convention.”

Master Nickie Quan

“Master Kim and I have been members of TKD Professionals for over approximately 5 years. During that time there are truly just not enough words to describe how appreciative we have been throughout the length of this time exploring TKD Professionals. It has not only been the anchor in our strive for success, but it has enhanced our abilities to expand our minds mentally, our school physically and hearts emotionally in a positive and nurturing way. TKD Professionals have helped pave the way for so many martial arts schools through some pretty tough times that would have either make or break a school. We have trained our staff with all the videos, slides and Zoom training available to us. Master Kim and I are very grateful and look forward to the upcoming seminar.”

Ahra Ko

“One of the best things I did in 2022 was INVEST in my team to be a part of TKD Pros National Convention! I Brought 8 of my team members to be part of last year’s event and have loved the results. My team grew closer together with the activities throughout the weekend, gained so much practical knowledge through seminars, were able to gain perspective from meeting others in similar situations and positions in other schools and most importantly acquired a vision that the future of our industry is strong and absolutely will allow for a beautiful career and life in our organization!”

Master Scarsella

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