A Premier Martial Arts School

Quest Taekwondo is conveniently located in the South Bay that offers world class instruction with a heart. We opened our doors in September of 2006 with the aim of taking martial arts instruction to a higher level. Taekwondo is not just the art of kicking and punching, but it also teaches and instills important life skills in all its practitioners.
At Quest, our goal is to develop strong minds, body and spirit through the practice of Taekwondo. Our Quest is to build a better community, one Black Belt at a time.
The Quest Difference
Quest Taekwondo has been voted “Best Martial Arts School”, four consecutive years by the Daily Breeze “Best of South Bay” Reader’s Poll for 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. This is a testament to our commitment in providing the community with quality martial arts instruction.

Quest also prides itself by being a family oriented martial arts school. There is a strong sense of family and community at Quest which fosters a sense of belonging for each student. Students work together, encourage and support each other, and celebrate each other’s successes.
Our unique strength at Quest Taekwondo is our instructors and staff. Quest Taekwondo is the only school in the South Bay with instructors that have competed and won in International level competitions such as the Olympics, World Championships, Asian Games, Asian Championships, Southeast Asian Games and Southeast Asian Championships. Because Quest instructors have such a passion and great love for Taekwondo, they are able to impact and share their knowledge and enthusiasm with each and every student. This is the true heart of Quest Taekwondo.
Quest's Biannual In-House Tournament
September 18,2010
Sign-up Sheets and Entry Forms are available at the Office. Entry fee is $35 for all 3 events: Sparring, Poomsae & Breaking, and includes a free Quest t-shirt. For those who are competing in the Jimmy Kim Tournament (Oct. 2) and the California Open (Oct. 23), this is a good time to train and prepare. Registration deadline is on Sept. 8.
The schedule of Events is as follows:
Poomsae - 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Breaking - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Sparring - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
ARE YOU READY FOR THE 21ST COLORED BELT TEST???
Students who need to complete their Stripes, please make sure you have them all done by September 15 so we can finalize the list of candidates eligible for the Belt Test. Here is the schedule of the belt testing per level:
9:00 -10:00 a.m. - Taeki
10:15 -11:30 a.m. - White Belts & White with Black Stripe
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Yellow Belts & Yellow with Black Stripe
Green Belts & Green with Black Stripe
2:45 - 4:00 p.m. - Blue Belts & Blue with Black Stripe/Red Belts
STUDENT CREED
Line 1
I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and to avoid anything that could reduce my mental growth and my physical health.
Line 2
I intend to develop self-discipline in order to bring out
the best in myself and others.
Line 3
I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively to help myself and my fellow man and never be abusive or offensive.
Line 4
I shall respect my parents and seniors and always abide by the Black belt creed.
As dedicated student of Quest Taekwondo, I shall live by the principles of the Black belt creed:
SELF-CONFIDENCE
MODESTY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT
PERSEVERANCE
ETTIQUETTE , Sir
Before bowing out:
We are a Black Belt school!
We are Motivated!
We are Dedicated!
We’re on a Quest to be our Best!
QUEST TAEKWONDO BLACKBELT … ONE MIND!!!
Summer Train 2010
The Quest for National Training Starts Now!
Pauline Lopez and Ryan Tucker, are now in Korea competing and will be back on Sept. 8.They were in the Philippines from Aug. 13 through the 30th, visiting and training with various Philippine TKD schools and participated in the "Best of the Best" Tournament sponsored by the Philippine Taekwondo Association.
Pauline is a National and US Poomsae champion for the last 3 years, while Ryan is a National champion for the past 4 years.
To our Quest Family, who has always been there for Team Quest, we thank you for your continued support for Pauline and Ryan.
Follow their Quest and their Journey, visit their Blog, post your comments:
Quest...Journey...Philippines: ...a Quest ...a Journey - Philippines 2010
USA Taekwondo Junior Olympics & National Championships
Welcome Back, TEAM QUEST! Amazing Performance, True Spirit, One Mind!!!
JUNIORS
Sparring
Katie Longjohn - Gold
Pauline Lopez - Silver
Elysse Tansavatdi - Silver
Brody Liebl - Silver
Rachel Longjohn - Bronze
Poomsae
Katie Longjohn - Gold
Rachel Longjohn - Gold
Ryan Tucker - Gold
Elysse Tansavatdi - Silver
Brody Liebl - Bronze
SENIORS
Sparring
Pauline Lopez - Bronze