ABOUT MASTER JOE WHITWORTH

Behind the Vision

Master Joe Whitworth was born in South Korea. He lived in an orphanage until the age of 10, when he was adopted by his American, English-speaking family. When he started elementary school, as a foreigner he was taunted and bullied by other kids, so shortly after he arrived in the United States he started learning taekwon do at a local school. Martial arts gave him the confidence he needed to assert himself.

Master Joe Whitworth has been an athlete for his entire life.  He competed in a variety of sports, but it was through Taekwondo that he found his stride and purpose. He has instructed Taekwondo for over 20 years.  A few years ago through a series of twists and turns he made the committment to himself, his family and his future students that he would open his own school, focusing on the things that students, parents and athletes were searching for in a Taekwondo education.   Through his curriculum, he focuses on the basics and pushes his students to their best, whether it is in class or whether it is in the competition ring.

At present Master Joe is a 5th degree black belt and has 25 years of experience in teaching martial arts.  Master Joe expects a lot from his students. He encourages his students to work hard at martial arts and in school.  Students look to Master Joe for instruction on technique, for a lesson in life, for a good laugh after class, and for inspiration when times are tough.

Learning the skill of martial arts has helped Master Joe grow into a successful and confident man. He wants to pass on and instill these skills in his students.  Master Joe and his instructors give their students a little piece of themselves during each and every class.