New Jersey Tae Kwon Do for Youth
Foundation
About Us
MOTTO
WE ARE EXCELLENCE
MISSION STATEMENT
Believing in the power of martial arts training and education and the inspiration provided by positive role models, we aim to bring together youth who are from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds and elite championship athletes by providing scholarships to train, compete, dream and succeed in top Taekwondo instructional schools in Jersey City and subsequently throughout the New Jersey metropolitan area.
Our Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth in their pursuit of excellence in Taekwondo. Officially created in June 2004 through the vision of Taekwondo Master Michael Garcia and Instructors Carl Walrond, William Amako and Thomas Agee the Foundation and its scholarships provide extraordinary opportunities for youth from the inner city to receive the highest level of instruction and guidance from and alongside the top athletes and instructors in their sport. By also training and sponsoring top athletes for national and international competition, as well as emphasizing the importance of academics above all, the Foundation balances an ideal combination of education, athletic enjoyment and inspiration.
Currently working with dojangs in Jersey city, NJ, the Foundation will seek to expand its reach to other communities in the metroplitan area -- specifically by addressing the need for summer and after school programs.