
About USWC
U.S. World Class Taekwondo Association has been offering instruction and training in Taekwondo since 1988. Head quartered in Portland, Oregon USA, U.S. World Class Taekwondo Association has produced champions in life as well as in the martial arts.
Headed by President & Founder Chief Grand Master Jay K. Shin, Chief Master Rick W. Shin and Association Chief Masters, Masters, a staff of expert instructors, U.S. World Class Taekwondo Association offers a number of programs for physical fitness and instruction in Taekwondo. U.S. World Class Taekwondo Association has trained over 100,000 students past 25 years worldwide!
Teaching Excellence
At U.S. World Class Taekwondo, our instructors are personally selected, not only for their martial arts skills, but also for their ability to effectively communicate their knowledge and understanding to students of all ages. Our combined experience among Instructors, Masters, and Grand Master exceed more than 1200 years of expertise in Martial Arts. It is no surprise that U.S. West Coast Taekwondo instructors are ranked among the finest in the world!


Modern Approach to Self-Defense
Although our techniques are based on centuries-old knowledge, our application of that knowledge sets U.S. World Class Taekwondo apart from the other schools. We realize that each student possesses different physical abilities - where size and strength varies with each individual. Once you have acquired a strong foundation in the basics, our program will enhance your physical abilities and maximize your self-defense skills. You will understand exactly what it takes, both mentally and physically, to defend yourself or your loved ones should the need ever arise.

Programs Designed With You in Mind!
At U.S. World Class Taekwondo, we are interested not only in self defense skills, but also in the complete personal development of each student. Individual attention is a feature of each and every class, allowing our students to progress quickly and easily toward their personal goals. Our instructors take their responsibilities as role models for younger students seriously, teaching them the importance of strong character, leadership and good values.