5th Degree Black Belts:
Master Aaron Brown
Master Monique Tindall
Master Shelby Williams

5th Degree Black Belt
Master Aaron Brown
"I started Taekwon-do 29 years ago, at the age of ten. There were times when my training was sporadic as other activities took my interest and also where injuries threatened to stop my training entirely. I'm very thankful to have been able to continue to this point and hope to participate for many decades to come."

5th Degree Black Belt
Master Monique Tindall
"In 1993 I started taking Taekwon Do while in college because my friends were taking it. I am so glad I caved to peer pressure in this instance because Taekwon Do has been such a key part of my life. Jason, my husband of 14 years, and I have two children – Corbin and Cailyn. We have a small farm with horses, chickens, dogs, cats and gardens. I also freelance as a Marketing Consultant for small to medium size businesses."

5th Degree Black Belt
Master Shelby Williams
"I have been studying Taekwon-Do since 1993, and have been the high ranking instructor at East Portland Community Center since 2001. I have worked for the State of Oregon Immunization Program since 1999 as a Property Specialist responsible for inventory management and logistics of the States childhood and adult vaccines, and the Federal Strategic National Stockpile emergency medical supplies. I believe people can underestimate themselves, but with a little (ok, a lot) of sweat, focus, and the right instruction anyone can reach their martial arts goals."

1st Degree Black Belt
Mr. Jacob Snethen
"I am 14 years old and started in Taekwon-Do over four years ago. I like to stay active and fit. I loved being at class because of my friends and instructors being there to help me. Besides Taekwon-Do I also enjoy riding my bike and take playing video games."

Jr. 1st Degree Black Belt
Mr. Gabriel Graville
"Taekwon-Do has been very inspirational to me. Ever since I started at the age of six, I was always in awe of what the martial artists could physically do like, jump kicks and breaking boards. So I could not wait to join and try myself. I was most impressed with the breaking and couldn’t wait until I was of high enough rank to break. The first time I broke a board was when I was 7. Becoming a black belt, I now know that Taekwon-Do is more than the leaps, kicks and board breaking, it is a way of life. The tenants of Taekwon-Do are words to live by and you can’t go wrong if you do. I would like to thank everybody who has helped me on my journey especially my parents and Master Brown."

Jr. 1st Degree Black Belt
Mr. Bryant Vasquez
"My mom and dad took me to Taekwondo when I was 4.5 years old. Next week I will turn 10 and achieving Black Belt it's my best present ever. I enjoy doing Taekwondo, I have great friends there and besides hard workout we have lots of fun too. I also like to play guitar, surfing (when I am on vacation), and history of World War II. I would like to thank my instructors Master C.Brown and Master A. Brown for they hard work and dedication. My biggest thank you to my mom and dad for taking me to the classes and doing Taekwondo with me. My relatives in Lithuania and Peru are very proud of me and I want to say Thank you to them too."

Jr. 1st Degree Black Belt
Mr. Cory Miller
"Now 10, I have been going to Taekwon-Do at Montavilla Community Center for 3 ½ years with Master Brown and Mr. Secord. I started Taekwon-Do because it looked like a lot of fun. I started with a friend from school. My favorite part of Taekwon-Do is learning the new forms. I like going to go to the tournaments to meet new people and to compete with others to challenge myself. I am very proud for what I have accomplished and I like the responsibility that I will be taking on. I would like to thank my mom and dad for driving me to all of the tournaments and classes. I want to thank Master Brown, Mr. Secord, Mrs. Secord and all the other students at Montavilla Community Center for helping me reach my goals."