We were proud to attend the 2026 PoCo Sports Awards and celebrate the outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers, and community members who make sport in Port Coquitlam so special. A special congratulations to Victor Felea on being nominated for Junior Athlete of the Year! Your hard work, dedication, and achievements are something to be incredibly proud of, and this recognition is well deserved. Congratulations as well to Ms. Karli Southgate, who was recognized as PRTKD’s 2026

Pacific Rim Institute of Taekwon-Do (PRTKD) celebrated the summer season with our annual Summer Party! 🎉 It was a fantastic afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and community as students, families, instructors, and friends came together to enjoy some time outside the dojang. Our celebration included games, activities, treats, and plenty of opportunities for everyone to connect and celebrate the hard work and achievements of our students throughout the year. A special thank y

The PRTKD team had a fantastic time showcasing Taekwon-Do through live demonstrations, introducing our art to the community, and welcoming so many people to slotted in during our trial sessions. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to watch, participate, and support us. We loved sharing what makes our PRTKD family so special, and we hope to see many new faces in the dojang soon! Thank you to the organizers of the PoCo Sports Festival for another great community event.

From June 6–8, members of Pacific Rim Institute of Taekwon-Do (PRTKD) proudly attended the 53rd Qualifying International Umpire Course (QIUC) held in Quebec City, Canada. Hosted by the Canadian Taekwon-Do Federation International (CTFI), the course brought together over 50 participants from Canada, the United States, and Anguilla, including umpires, instructors, and officials dedicated to advancing their knowledge of ITF competition rules, officiating standards, and best prac

Pacific Rim Institute of Taekwon-Do (PRTKD) was proud to attend the 193rd International Instructors Course (IIC) held in Limerick, Ireland, and hosted by the Irish Taekwon-Do Association. The course brought together over 350 participants from around the world, providing an outstanding opportunity for instructors to enhance their technical knowledge, teaching skills, and understanding of the latest ITF standards. The seminar was led by an exceptional team of instructors:🥋 Gra

Following an incredible weekend at the 2026 BC Cup, students and instructors came together at Family Taekwon-Do for the 2026 Technical Seminar. A huge thank you to the ITF of BC Technical Committee instructors: * Master Kurt Ottesen * Master Michael Barker * Master Chris Law The seminar covered a wide range of topics, including patterns, training methods, practical applications, memory and recall, power generation, partner drills, training tools, and an in-depth look at power

On June 27, 2026, Pacific Rim Institute of Taekwon-Do proudly attended the 2026 BC Cup in Prince George, BC, hosted by Family Taekwon-Do. Our team of 13 athletes and coaches represented our club with outstanding skill, determination, and sportsmanship. Their hard work and dedication earned an impressive 14 medals: 🥇 5 Gold🥈 6 Silver🥉 3 Bronze We are incredibly proud of every competitor who stepped onto the mats and gave their very best. Whether bringing home a medal or gai

An amazing international instructors course held in Trois Rivieres Quebec. Over 180 participants from all over the world, including Canada, USA, Jamaica, . The course was led by Grand Master Hector Marano 9th Degree Chairman of the ITF Technical Committee, Grand Master Ung Kim Lan 9th and Grand Master Pierre Laquerre, 9th Degrees Members of the ITF Technical Committee.

On January 31st, the 7th Hybrid National Umpire Course (Class C) took place Presented both online and in person at the Pacific Rim Institute of Taekwon-Do in Port Coquitlam, BC, the course welcomed 70+ participants coloured belt to 9th degree from across Canada. Led by the CTFI Umpire Committee — Master Chris Law, Mr. Maxime Lavoie, Mr. Jeff Turchyn, and Ms. Valérie Gingras Précourt — the course covered all facets of competition and the updated pattern rules in preparation fo

Congratulations to our Competitors, Coaches and Umpires who attended the 2025 Western Canadian Championships in Kamloops December 6-7. PRTKD finished 6th overall with 6 GOLD. 8 SILVER and 8 BRONZE. Amazing job team!

Provincial Championships – Kelowna 2025 What an incredible weekend for Team PRTKD! Our team of 13 competitors brought home an amazing 7 gold, 5 silver, and 8 bronze medals! A huge congratulations to all our athletes for your hard work, spirit, and sportsmanship—you made the club proud! Big thank you to our team coach, Ms. Karli Southgate, for your leadership and support throughout the event, and to Impact Martial Arts for hosting an amazing championship.

We are proud to congratulate Mr. Mike Blom and Master Chris Law on representing Canada at the 2025 ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships held in Croatia . Mr. Blom competed in the Adult Men’s Heavyweight Sparring division, showcasing skill, determination, and the true spirit of Taekwon-Do on the world stage. Master Law served as an Umpire , contributing his experience and leadership to ensure fair and professional competition throughout the event. This year’s World Champions

PRTKD is pleased to announce th promotion of Mr. Mike Blom and Mr. Jay Wittur to 5th Degree Black Belt and Mr. Adrian Wild to the rank of...

Thank you all for joining us and making our 2025 Summer Party such a memorable occasion. It was wonderful to see so many of you come...

PRTKD attended the 2025 BC Cup in Terrace BC on June 29th. The evnt was hosted by Atlantis TKD and was attened by over 100 participants....

An amazing international instructors course held in Orlando Florida June 6th -8th . Over 130 participants from all over the world,...

PRTKD instructors attended the 6TH hybrid National Umpire Course Class B on May 16, 2025. This course hosted over 100+ participants from...

Congratulations to the PRTKD competitors, Umpires who attended the 2025 National Championships in Levis Quebec. The event was attended...

Congratulations to the PRTKD competitors, Umpires who attended the 2025 All Valley Championships in Vernon. The event was attended by...