Orito's Taekwondo and Kickboxing

09/11/2026

This is a friendly reminder that Early Registration for the 2026 Washington State Governor’s Cup Taekwondo Championship ends Sunday, September 13, 2026.

If you are planning to compete, be sure to complete your registration before the early registration deadline.

Competition will include Sparring, Poomsae, Board Breaking, and more, with athletes and schools coming together for another exciting year of competition.

🥋 Daedo Gen 3 PSS
Please remember that Brown, Red and Black Belt sparring divisions will use the Daedo Gen 3 Protector & Scoring System (PSS). Athletes will need to supply their own Daedo Gen 3 Electronic Socks.

⏰ Early Registration Ends September 13 at 11pm PST.

Don’t wait until the deadline! Register your athletes and teams now and take advantage of early registration.

🌐 REGISTER TODAY AT WAGOVCUP.COM

08/28/2026

🥋 ORITO’S TAEKWONDO IS GOING TO WASHINGTON! 🥋

We’re putting together an Orito’s Taekwondo Team to compete at the 2026 Washington State Governor’s Cup Taekwondo Championship! 🏆

📅 October 24, 2026
📍 Evergreen State College – Costantino Recreation Center
🏅 Washington State Governor’s Cup

If you’re interested in competing and representing Orito’s Taekwondo, come talk to Master Orito or Coach Tyler to get more information and find out how you can be part of the team!

🔥 Train hard. Compete hard. Represent Orito’s!
🥋 Let’s build our team and bring home some medals! 🏆

🥋 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🥋
The 2026 Washington State Governor’s Cup Taekwondo Championship is officially open for registration!

🏆 NEW VENUE FOR 2026!

📍 The Evergreen State College — Olympia, WA

Get ready for an exciting day of competition as athletes, coaches, families, and martial arts schools from across Washington and beyond come together for one of the region’s premier Taekwondo events.

🔥 2026 Washington State Governor’s Cup
📅 October 24, 2026
📍 The Evergreen State College | Olympia, WA

🥇 Sparring
🥇 Poomsae
🥇 Board Breaking
🥇 Speed Kicking
Register now and join us in Olympia!

🌐 https://wagovcup.com/

08/17/2026

Take your training to the next level with personalized Taekwondo & Kickboxing private lessons from Mr. Tyler!

With 17 years of experience in fighting, competing, and coaching, I have helped develop athletes and bring fighters to the national stage, where they have competed at the highest levels and dominated their competition. 🏆

Whether you’re looking to level up your game, prepare for competition, or learn and break down the fundamentals, private lessons are customized to meet your individual goals.

🔥 Private lessons are great for both kids and adults!

If you or your child are ready to improve your skills, build confidence, and become a stronger martial artist, limited private lesson slots are available.

📲 Contact Mr. Tyler: 907-203-7673

08/07/2026

🥋 Ready to Take Your Poomsae Skills to the Next Level?

Join us for our Open Taekwondo Poomsae Training this Saturday! This special session is designed to help you elevate your technique and master the finer details of essential stances and movements.

Whether you're preparing for competition, testing for promotion, or looking to sharpen your overall fundamentals, this class is for you!

EVENT DETAILS

When: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Who: Ages 8 & up (Yellow Belt and up)

Cost: $20 (Cash, Check, PayPal, or Venmo)

Instructor: Master Michael Soper (35+ Years Experience | WT International Coach & Referee)

WHAT WE'LL COVER

Understanding the "how" and "why" behind stances and form techniques

Key precision adjustments for competition and rank advancement

Dynamic movement drills to refine control, power, and balance

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE: A signed participant waiver is required before taking the mat—no exceptions.

📩 Questions or Pre-Registration?

Email: [email protected]

Call/Text: (907) 242-3360

Train. Focus. Succeed. Repeat. See you on the mat!

08/06/2026

🚨 BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL: MARTIAL ARTS! 🥋

Is your child ready to build focus, respect, confidence, and discipline this school year? Taekwondo is the perfect after-school activity!

To help them get started, we are offering an incredible Back to School deal:

✅ FREE TRIAL: 4 FULL CLASSES! NEW STUDENT SIGN UP!

There is no cost or obligation to try us out and see the difference Taekwondo can make. This offer is open to new students, but you must act fast!

DON'T WAIT — SPACES ARE LIMITED!
Our schedule is already filling up, so claim your spot before it's too late!

👇 How to Sign Up 👇
1️⃣ CALL US: 907-232-9304
2️⃣ MESSAGE US directly right here on Facebook!

07/30/2026

🥋 Ready to Take Your Poomsae Skills to the Next Level? 🥋

Join us for our Open Taekwondo Poomsae Training on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM!

This special training is a great opportunity to improve your technique and gain a deeper understanding of the "how" and "why" behind essential Taekwondo stances and movements. Whether you're preparing for competition, promotion, or simply looking to sharpen your skills, this class is for you!

07/21/2026

Parents!! This week is the last week of Progression Team tryouts!

If your student is interested in taking their training to the next level, have them join us tonight from 5:00–6:00 PM to test their limits and see if they have what it takes to train at a competitive level.

We’d love to see new athletes come out and give it their best!

07/13/2026

🥋🇺🇸 WELCOME BACK, ORITO'S TAEKWONDO FAMILY! 🇺🇸🥋

After an incredible experience at the USA Taekwondo National Championships, we're excited to welcome all of our students back to the dojang!

First, we want to congratulate every athlete who traveled to represent Orito's Taekwondo on the national stage. Your dedication, discipline, courage, and sportsmanship made us incredibly proud. Competing at Nationals is no small achievement, and every one of you represented our school with honor and heart.

🏆 Team Orito's National Results 🏆
🥇 2 Gold Medals
🥈 3 Silver Medals
🥉 7 Bronze Medals
🔥 12 Total National Medals! 🔥

This achievement is a reflection of the hard work our students put in every day, the dedication of our coaches, and the unwavering support of our amazing families. Whether you stood on the podium or gained valuable experience on the mats, you are all champions for stepping up to compete at the highest level.

Thank you to all of our students and parents for your patience during our brief closure while we traveled to Nationals. We appreciate your continued support and commitment to our Taekwondo family.

Now it's time to get back to work! We can't wait to see everyone back in class as we celebrate these accomplishments, continue building confidence, sharpening our skills, and preparing for the next challenge.

💙💛 Together, we train. Together, we grow. Together, we succeed.

Congratulations once again to our National Team you've made the entire Orito's Taekwondo family proud! Let's keep the momentum going! 👊🥋

07/08/2026

🥋 The 2026 Nationals season has come to an end—but our journey is just beginning! 🥋

It’s time to shift our focus to the 2027 competition season. Success next year starts with the work we put in today, and training begins NOW!

🏆 2027 Competition Schedule
📍 Alaska State Championships – Date to Be Determined
📍 California State Championships – Date to Be Determined
📍 U.S. Open – Las Vegas, Nevada | March 18–21
📍 U.S. National Championships – Fort Worth, Texas | July 7–11
📍 Season Finals – Spokane, Washington | September 3–5

💥 Ready to take your training to the next level?

Coach Tyler will be holding Introduction Progression Team and Advanced Progression Team tryouts during the following weeks:

📅 July 13–16
📅 July 20–23

Whether you’re looking to compete for the first time or continue your journey at a higher level, this is your opportunity to become part of our competition team.

📞 Questions? Contact Coach Tyler at 907-203-7673.

Champions aren’t made during competition—they’re made in the months leading up to it. Every class, every workout, and every round is another step toward your goals.

07/06/2026

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