About Us...

(Some of our summer class students)

Total Tae Kwon Do started in 1995, in Minneapolis. Moving to the Coon Rapids/Blaine area in 1998.. Total Tae Kwon Do is one of many activities offered by the City of Blaine, Blaine Parks and Recreation. (Click here to see Blaine P&R's current offerings). We are also in the Pequot Lakes area, Total TKD North- see NEWS.

Total Tae Kwon Do is under the instruction of 6th degree Master instructor Ralph Truesdell. Our school is affiliated with the International Black Belt Federation (IBBF) and the World Tae Kwon Do Federation (WTF) based in Seoul, South Korea which assures students of legitimate and internationally recognized certification. The WTF is the only organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee.

Total Tae Kwon Do offers classes for youth and adult students of all ages and abilities. Classes are divided according to age and/or ability/experience. Class size is limited to no more than 25 students to assure that each student will have the individual attention that he/she needs.

• Parent/Child classes are for children ages 4 to 7 and their parents/guardians. This class give works on the basics, for both parent and child. Parent/Child classes are Monday nights.
• Youth classes are for kids 8 to 12.
• Adult classes are for students 13 and up.

Each class begins with a series of warm-ups, stretching and fitness exercises. The remaining class time is used to practice the requirements in preparation for belt rank promotion, kicking drills, self-defense, and forms. Some time is also spent on sparring, dependant on student interest. Emphasis is placed on what goals each student wants to achieve. For some basic self defense, for others, competition.

All our instructors and assistants are certified by the WTF. They find and bring out the best abilities of the student, as he/she master the art.

Kid's class after testing 8/13/2008

Adult Class after Testing 8/13/2008