Thompson Valley Taekwon-Do
101A - 925 Laval Cr. V2C5P4 Kamloops, BC, Canada

Hello to all ITF Taekwon-Do students present and future, I wanted to let you know that we have celebrated our 33rd year of teaching Taekwon-Do here in the southern interior of BC. This year has been difficult for many of us and our school as well. No matter what things come in the next year we will persevere and Taekwon-Do will always be with us. We are doing what we can to provide a space for our school to stay open and to train its members. Yours in Taekwon-Do Master Gill

Kamloops Martial Arts Thompson Valley Taekwon-Do is operating at reduced class sizes, and covid guidelines wich includes masks , sanitization, and distancing. Please contact us here or by email for updates as things are developing daily. Master Gill

Hi everyone as you may be aware Thompson Valley Taekwon-Do is now under a new name ,Kamloops Martial Arts Association since October 2015. As president and Head Master Instructor I am pleased to see the future of ITF Style Taekwon-Do have a home to continue to offer this fantastic Martial Art to all who are interested here in the Thompson and Okanagan as well as BC. We connected with many schools and instructors whose sole interest is in Taekwon-Do and the future of the studen...ts from all over the world. Taekwon-Do for me started in 1973, there have been times when my journey in this Martial Art where my perseverance and indomitable spirit were challenged, but always lead me to believe in my self and in my goals. Something Kamloops Martial Arts and Thompson Valley Taekwon-Do share and builds in every student. Our mission is to build a strong and confident future for all our youth, as seen in our junior Black Belt program through to our full Certified Black Belt program. The association is developing Black Belt leaders and instructors for community based Taekwon-Do programs so Taekwon-Do once again is within reach to all young members of our society. I am proud of our past and association to great pioneers of Taekwon-Do and the ITF, Grand Master JC Kim and many more. With the doors starting to be open with organizations of ITF we hope to see a strong ITF family again. Thank You for joining our Facebook page and for being a member of our Taekwon-Do family. Master Robert Gill VIII Dan

As a Taekwon-Do Master and student of martial arts there are times in this life when things are clear focused. In teaching Black Belts to become instructors I a...lways start by saying " you must teach by example, not just words" many times I have seen self promotion and bought promotions without the years it takes to attain the level, not just physical but with the knowledge and integrity gained over time. Once we take the path of leaving our integrity we show others that they can too. In recent years I am seeing many promoting themselves to high levels and even Master, they have a title for themselves, talking the part always needing to tell others the rank and level, but their actions in life don`t match. Many schools have the words of respect , integrity, courtesy, perseverance but not the actions of these words. The uniform has become t-shirts and sweat pants , the instructor being called by their first names, or hey you, students do not know how to show the respect Martial Arts is known for. Today take a look at who you are what you want , this answer is already within you. The most important thing we can teach today are the values and what they mean, these are the things that guide through times in life, like what the world is going right now, covid is challenging us and those who truly understand and live by the values like those taught in Martial Arts will endure. Those who have taken short cuts in life will always have what if I , syndrome. Some things are just earned....... wish you all success in life Master Gill

Kamloops martial arts has covid friendly space available for yoga and others who need space right now we also have classes for Taekwon-Do with clean and social distance in place.

Second week back to Taekwon-Do classes what a great group of students already.Second week back to Taekwon-Do classes what a great group of students already.

Back to TKD classes this next Tuesday 6:30pm for all students. See you there.

taekwon-do in the park tonight 630 albert mcgowan park weather permitting.

Our Taekwon-Do school can re open after May 19th. We will be holding an outdoor class May 19 in Albert McGowan park at 6:30pm for all members. Come in doboks and of course social distancing guidelines are in effect during training.

Dear students I know the past few months have been crazy and full of dought. We have not done online classes as I also know as ITF Taekwon-Do students you have ...the knowledge and integrity to train and keep moving forward. I think of you everyday and I am confident in knowing you will exceed in Taekwon-Do and life. Taekwon-Do is in our hearts always. Now for the exciting part Tuesday May 19 we are holding a social distance outdoor class in Kamloops with Master Gill. I will contact you with info. In development now I will be looking for Black Belts interested in working together to create a group whos sole purpose is ITF Taekwon-Do, the way it was created to be , something for everyone, all ages, gender, race and other. Advancement in yourself through training, not by dollars spent ect. It is time to re establish the Art of Taekwon-Do . Looking forward to seeing all of you soon Yours in Taekwon-Do Master Gill

Good morning and happy Tuesday family,friends, tkd family and students. Yes each day brings us a new challenge its how we accept these challenges that counts, ...taekwon-do has taught us to have perseverance and an indomitable spirit, as students of tkd we need these tenets to shine bright today. Our school has been open now for 33 years in Kamloops, many students and Many Black Belts have trained with us. Master Gill has been training now for 47 years. Our school will survive, right now it needs a little help not sure any assistance is available still so we all need to pull together as Taekwon-Do students know how to do. Yours in Taekwon-Do Master Gill

Happy Monday family, friends, tkd family and students. The small things we do everyday are the things we improve each time we repeat them. Each time as a tkd s...tudent we practice a pattern a movement a tenet, it defines who we are, find something today that you want repeat it tomorrow and the days that follow and life will be fulfilled and complete. Yours in Taekwon-Do Master Gill

Good Morning family, friends,tkd students and my tkd family. Remember integrity means to be truthful to ones self and others always. Taekwon-Do is in the hearts... of of all my students in the true form as it was meant to be. Soon we will be training together again and I look forward to seeing you all in the Dojang. As students you have a history to the beginning of Taekwon-Do through our grand master JC Kim, and you honor taekwon-do each time you practice, each time you show others the tenets by how you act. Makes me proud to have you as my TKD family. Yours in Taekwon -Do Master Gill

Happy Sunday family friends,students and tkd family I am blessed with the gifts Taekwon-Do has brought me especially the gifts my students bring me when I see t...hem achieve each goal. In these uncertain days we must all strive for the little goals each day brings as these are the foundations of our success. I am proud of all the Black Belts I train with especially my junior Black belts who strive to be a little better each day as you all show the meaning of an indomitable spirit. I am looking forward to teaching a class with you all soon. Much Love for you all as your gifts mean so much to me. Yours in Taekwon-Do Master Gill

Good Morning happy wednesday April 1to my family friends and Taekwon-Do family today take the time to let your thoughts and mind rest we must do this or stress ...and anxiety will take over and weaken our bodies health. Take time today to sit and think of the the things you enjoy the most breathe calmly for this moment and bring this relaxed moment to all your thoughts. Meditation Master Gill Make today a good day.

Good Morning students and TKD family happy Sunday there are many Masters and teachers online right now we all wish you well i want you to know that you are ok a...nd the spirit of ITF Taekwon-Do lives in your heart as it was created by our TKD father General Choi to do this for every TKD student. share this powerful strength with everyone around you today your perseverance and indomitable spirit shines bright Yours in Taekwon-Do Master Gill

Good morning students now is a good time for training it will help release all the negative energy within and around you practice a pattern, shadow sparring, warm up exercises, teach your parents, brother or sister, meditate to clear your thoughts and if you need to ask a question post it here or send me a personal text or message. Yours in Taekwon-Do Master Gill

Students and all Taekwon-Do brothers and sisters and families the school will be closed this week and possibly next week in this time of feeling panic and chaos around us remember to have an indomitable spirit in time we will move past this and remember your are the one who chooses how your day will be. stay positive by doing something you like. Taekwon-Do will resume soon . Master Gill

I have never taught Taekwon-Do with profit in mind. Maybe not the best business way, I am a teacher of the original way of this fantastic martial art. Now enter...ing my 47th year I have practiced gained a healthy body and mind TKD has helped me with my life long control of being a diabetic. I will always be there for others who are willing learn this Art In February I turn 60 and everyday I begin a new chapter of life full of learning and full of sharing my TKD with others. Yours in Taekwon-Do Master Gill See more

All past Black Belts the school needs your help teaching classes now please contact us

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