PACIFIC RIM INSTITUTE OF TAEKWON-DO

Serving the Lower Mainland
for over 30 years

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

At the Pacific Rim Institute of Taekwon-Do we believe that in order to excel at anything in life, you should possess solid values and a strong character that develop the dedication needed to achieve your goals. Our exceptional team of instructors are here to inspire you to be your very best. Come train with us today!

" Success Is Not About The Wins And Loses. It's About Helping Our Students Become The Best Versions of Themselves In And Out Of The Gym"

TENETS OF TAEKWON-DO

Courtesy

Integrity

Perseverance
Self Control

Indomitable Spirit

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

Master Hal Lipscombe, 7th Degree Black Belt, started teaching Taekwon-Do in Port Coquitlam, B.C. in 1985 and when promoted to 1st. Degree Black Belt in 1988 Master. Lipscombe formed Pacific Rim Institute of Taekwon-Do and started teaching through Port Coquitlam Parks and Recreation Department. Master Lipscombe has attended eleven International Instructor Seminars, four of which were conducted by the late General Choi Hong Hi, (the Father of Taekwon-Do and the President of the International Taekwon-Do Federation) and the balance led by the ITF Technical Committee. Master Lipscombe is a former President of the ITF of B.C. and a certified class A referee. Master Lipscombe's goal is to build a more peaceful world by teaching Taekwon-Do.

Hal Lipscombe

7th Degree Black Belt
Master Instructor
School Founder

Mr. Law is a certified 6th Degree Black Belt International Instructor/Examiner with the International Taekwon-Do Federation. He has been training for over 28 years and has been successful at Provincial, National, and International competitions

Mr. Law is a former member of the Canadian National team and currently sits on the Technical and Umpire Committee for BC as well as the Umpire Committee for the Candian Taekwon-Do Federation International

Mr. Law's goal is to be able to give students a safe environment where they can grow and succeed

Chris Law

6th Degree Black Belt
Technical Director
International Instructor

Derek Licas

6th Degree Black Belt
Head Instructor
International Instructor

Mr. Licas has been involved in Martial Arts for over 28 years. In addition to teaching, he has participated in many seminars and competitions throughout the years. While his main focus and passion revolves around ITF Tae Kwon Do, he has also trained in Judo and Kick Boxing in the hopes of expanding his knowledge. His main goal is to keep our students motivated and excited about training, and incorporating Taekwon Do into their daily lives

Mr. Thompson is a certified 5th Degree Black Belt International Instructor/Examiner with the International Taekwon-Do Federation. He has been training for over 30 years and currently is the Chair ITF of BC tournament committee. Now focused on Taekwon-Do he also had many years experience in Judo and Karate during his high school years.

Attending many seminars and visiting other schools he constantly adds skills focused on motivating and helping our students grow their skill while having fun.

Brian Thompson

5th Degree Black Belt
Instructor
International Instructor

Mr. Wittur is a certified 4th Black Belt with the International Taekwon-Do Federation and has been involved in Martial Arts for 13 years. He first started doing it to be involved with his son and he decided to continue with it after his son got his 1st degree Black Belt. He enjoys the fitness aspect of the art as well as the added flexibility he has gotten from it and he enjoys seeing the confidence that it has given the students that he teaches.

Mr. Wittur is a certified Class B Umpire and has held the position of secretary-treasurer for our Provincial body.