Start with the right class
New students should begin with the program that fits their age, goals, and comfort level.
Black Belt Club
A longer path, not a shortcut
Black Belt Club is for students already training consistently. Ask before you assume it is required.
Masters
Master Michael Atchison
6th Dan Master Tang Soo Do · 1st Dan Tae Kwon Do
Master Mark Kanaar
5th Dan Master Tae Kwon Do · 3rd Dan Instructor Tang Soo Do · Purple Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Master Cindy Gohsman
5th Dan Master Tae Kwon Do
Master Danny McInerney
5th Dan Master Tae Kwon Do
Master Daniel Foster
5th Dan Master Tang Soo Do
Master Eric Demers
4th Dan Master Tae Kwon Do
Senior Instructors
Master Federico Garcia
4th Dan Master Tae Kwon Do
Master Jason Enos
4th Dan Master Tae Kwon Do
Master Mark McCallum
4th Dan Master Tae Kwon Do
Master Paul Rocha
4th Dan Master
Master Kira Gohsman
4th Dan Master Tae Kwon Do
Master Eric Reynolds
4th Dan Master Tae Kwon Do · 1st Dan Tang Soo Do
Quick answer: Black Belt Club is a progress path inside Taekwondo, not a shortcut around class time.
What is Black Belt Club in Taekwondo?
Extra structure for students already testing through the belt path. It is not a beginner trial.
Do I join Black Belt Club on night one?
No. Start a regular class, then ask if Club fits.
Does Black Belt Club replace regular classes?
No. It sits on top of regular training.
Poom Black Belts
Micah Schramm
3rd Poom Tae Kwon Do
Audrey Butzin
3rd Poom Black Belt
Sheila Chaddah
2nd Dan Tae Kwon Do
Quick answer: what Black Belt Club represents
Che Ko's Black Belt Club is a recognition page for students and instructors who have continued beyond the beginner stage and reached advanced rank milestones. For new families, it also shows that training is built as a long-term path, not a one-class activity.
Build consistency
Rank progress comes from regular practice, coaching, and steady improvement over time.
Ask before enrolling
Che Ko can help families choose between kids, teen/adult, BJJ, and competition paths.
