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Learn About Our Professional Martial Arts Instruction

All martial arts instruction at the Napa Taekwondo Academy ensures that our martial arts classes are safe, effective and fun.

Our instruction is focused on more than just teaching martial arts skills. We strive to tailor our martial arts teaching methods to fit the individual child. Emphasis is put on encouragement and positive correction.

We are committed to teaching the physical skills of martial arts while applying attitude-shaping exercises aimed at bringing out the best character and physical potential in each student.

Master Terry Brule began his study of Martial arts in 1990 under Phillip Fontaine and Grandmaster S.W. Lee (the founder of Taekwondo in Napa). In 1993 he began teaching kids & adults at the Public schools. Our Academy opened in 2005.

Master Brule holds international Sixth-degree Black belt and Master Instructor licensing through the World Taekwondo Headquarters (Kukkiwon), located in Seoul, Korea. He is a Certified Referee and a USAT Level-1 Coach.

Master Brule is a 1980 graduate of the Napa school system, with a diploma from the Phoenix Institute of Technology. 


"I'm committed to providing opportunities for others to attain empowerment, self-awareness, and happiness through the amazing journey that martial arts have to offer." 

Credentials:

Master Terry Brule

World Taekwondo Headquarters Master Instructor Certificatation
World Taekwondo Headquarters Master Instructor Certificatation
U.S. Taekwondo Committee Master Instructor Certification
U.S. Taekwondo Committee Master Instructor Certification

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International Kukkiwon 6th Degree Black Belt Certification
International Kukkiwon 6th Degree Black Belt Certification
Pressure Point Combative Instructor Certification
Pressure Point Combative Instructor Certification
CDT Non-Lethal Force Instructor Certification for Family Protection
CDT Non-Lethal Force Instructor Certification for Family Protection
U.S.A. Taekwondo Referee Certification
U.S.A. Taekwondo Referee Certification
U.S.A. Taekwondo Poomsae (Forms) Referee Certification
U.S.A. Taekwondo Poomsae (Forms) Referee Certification
Napa Taekwondo Academy International Kukkiwon Taekwondo School Membership Certificate
Napa Taekwondo Academy International Kukkiwon Taekwondo School Membership Certificate
Quality Business Award 2024
Quality Business Award 2024