About Us
A letter from Grand Master Yong Shin
Welcome to Tae Ryong Taekwondo
The Tae Ryong School of Taekwondo was founded in 1982 by Grand Master Yong Shin and has proudly served the communities of Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield, California along with our newest schools in Port Orchard, Washington and Pacific Palisades, California for almost 40 years.
The Korean Art of self-defense has, behind it, hundreds of years of culture and tradition. Grand Master Yong Shin, raised in this heritage, prides himself in its tradition and its techniques, and has devoted his life to its development. He constantly inspires and guides his students and instructors to abide by the Korean Tradition.
At Tae Ryong Taekwondo School we strive for excellence. "Tae Ryong" means "Constantly Growing Dragon." We train our students to maintain the highest standards, both physical and mental, for increased motivation and self-esteem.
Grand Master Shin wanted to use his life experience and struggles to create a place where families could be together and strive for the common goal of excellence. The perseverance he has demonstrated in his life makes him uniquely qualified to say,
“You can do anything, if you have enough desire, and a realistic plan.”
Accompany your decisions with action and always finish what you start.
- Grand Master Yong Sup Shin
“You can do anything, if you have enough desire, and a realistic plan.”
— Grand Master Yong Sup Shin
About Taekwondo
Taekwondo (also spelled tae kwon do, taekwon-do, or more exactly taegwondo) is a martial art (system of fighting) of Korean origin. It is based on the utilization of the hands and feet in order to attack or to be defended from an adversary, although some techniques use fingertips, elbows, or knees in order to strike the opponent. Taekwondo is a national sport in South Korea, kyeorugi is a sport event in the Olympic Games.
In the Korean alphabet hangeul, 태 (跆) signifies "to strike with the foot";
권 (拳) to "strike with the hand"; and 도 (道) signifies "way", "road" or "route". Taekwondo can therefore be translated as "way of the foot and of the fist".
Why Taekwondo?
There are many reasons why people take Taekwondo. Many parents like the discipline, focus, and respect it teaches children. Adults try it to achieve their personal fitness goals and learn self-defense. Some join out of curiosity and stay for the community it provides.
What Students Are Saying
“the surprise was the camaraderie of training with other like minded people. I had hoped to meet a few new people but I had hardly expected to be accepted into an entire community of caring, strong and determined individuals.”
— Tim R. (adult student)
“For the first time in my life, I had enjoyed a sport. Before that class, I had never thought I could be strong, let alone do a martial art”
— Leela M. (teen student)