Matthew Ramos

Mr. Ramos started with DO-Martial Arts in 2017 when he was 12 years old. This student is a great example of Indomitable Spirit, with a lot of challenges and some odds against him, this student continue pushing forward regardless the outcome. Every time he fell down, he will stand up and continue going. Thanks to his Dad, he started doing Taekwon-Do and while his dad couldn't continue both parents encouraged him to do so and now 5 years later he earned his Black Belt. We are very proud of this student because he had seeing first hand what it takes to really be a Black Belt and is not only about tournaments.

What age did you start practicing Taekwon-Do?
10

Where did you start practicing Taekwon-Do?
Do - Martial Arts

Why did you choose ITF Taekwon-Do?
I didn't know what ITF Taekwon-Do was when I first joined.

Who supported you in your training?
My dad supported me in my training, He participated in the training with me. Mr. Reyes also supported me because never let me gave up.

What do you like the most about Taekwon-Do?
I like the sparring the most because it gives a real challenge and takes time to master

When did you achieve your Black Belt?
I achieved my black belt on 4/15/23

Now that you are black belt, why you continue training?
I continue to train as a Black Belt because I want to get even better than I am now. Black Belt is the start of a new chapter in Taekwon-D0

What are your goals in ITF Taekwon-Do?
My goals in ITF Taekwon-Do is to continue to compete in tournaments and perform the best I can.

What are your goals in life?
My goals are to go to school and find a good job that I enjoy.

Any advice for those training in Taekwon-Do?
My advice for those training in Taekwon-Do is to stay disciplined no matter how hard it gets, try your best to come to class no matter what.