Strength Starts in the Mind

"The Keumgang Taekwondo Federation empowers students in underrepresented schools and communities. Rooted in the spirit of unbreakable strength, we bridge the gap between physical discipline and academic excellence to foster resilience and leadership—ensuring transformative growth is accessible to every student, regardless of zip code.

For our student and general programming

Strength Starts in the Mind

Keumgang TaeKwonDo equips your corporate leadership and employees with high-impact training designed to sharpen critical thinking, strategic decision-making, and operational agility. We deliver measurable, transformative results in a year, empowering your organization to navigate complex socio-economic challenges, reducing turn-over and driving sustained success.For our corporate and executive programming

For our corporate and executive programming

"Unbreakable Spirit, Universal Access: Empowering Every Student Through the Traditions of Taekwondo."

The Meaning of Keumgang

What Keumgang Means

Keumgang (금강) embodies the diamond’s clarity and the mountain’s resolve. Just as pressure creates diamonds and upheaval creates mountains, we believe the unique challenges students face fuel extraordinary growth. Our curriculum empowers students of all ages to discover their "diamond spirit" and to stand "like a mountain," transforming obstacles into resilient leadership.

30+

Students and growing

About Us

Our Vision: Excellence Without Borders

At the Keumgang TaeKwonDo Federation (KTF), we believe that the discipline, focus, and empowerment of Taekwondo should not be a luxury. Our federation was founded on a singular premise: that every student—regardless of their background, community or school district's resources— deserves access to a world-class martial arts education

30+

Years of TaeKwonDo Excellence



Our Standards

Our Standards

TaeKwonDo aims to achieve courtesy, integrity, self-control, perseverance and indomitable spirit. Our foundation for whole-body development is derived directly from the regulations of the Ha Wrang Do - The Way of the Flowering Youth; A list of commandments taught to Korean youth throughout the ages to instill the foundations of a meaningful life.
  1. Respect your parents and elders
  2. Devote yourself and your loyalty to your [community.] [Because the KTF is an American organization focused on community learning, the 2nd regulation has changed from “country” to “community.” to reflect the federation’s focus.]
  3. Have courage not to surrender on the battlefield
  4. Maintain self-discipline, perseverance and self-confidence at all times
  5. Love life, peace and justice; never needlessly harm or kill.


Our Programs

Training programs designed for every skill level

After School Club: Youth grades 6 - 12

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Little Kickers Club: Youth for grades K - 5

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Youth Summer Camp/ Character Challenges: Ages 11 - 18

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Youth Leadership Summits: Youth for grades 8-12

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Adult Instruction - Certified Instructor: Adults over 18

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Corporate Wellness In-House TaeKwonDo Programs

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Corporate Leadership/ Team Building Retreats: Adults over 18 Leadership Seminars for Teachers, Administrators and General Executives

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"The Keumgang Taekwondo Federation is more than a martial arts organization—it is a movement to ensure that the next generation of leaders is forged in discipline and empowered by opportunity."

What We Do

Keumgang TaeKwonDo

Your Keumgang TaeKwonDo Federation bridges unique Taekwondo style martial arts with academic advocacy, delivering tailored, high-standard curriculum to charter schools, underrepresented communities, private institutions, and executive boardrooms. We integrate character development, certify local instructors, and help you build custom, community-focused/ industry specific programs that foster discipline, leadership, academic and professional success.

Standardized Excellence

We provide clubs, physical education programs, private institutions and pillars of industry with a structured path from white belt to black belt, ensuring high-quality instruction that meets international standards.

Character Integration

Our lessons go beyond kicking and punching. We integrate social-emotional and leadership modules that focus on respect, academic/ professional perseverance, and emotional regulation.

Instructor Support

We train and certify teachers, community members, and leadership teams to be instructors to work within your specific environment, equipping persons with the tools to mentor students effectively

Modular Programming

Our programming is custom-built to reflect the unique demographics of your academic/ professional body. By partnering with you to create a tailored, community-focused taekwondo program, we help embed lasting values of accountability, integrity, and leadership directly into your institution's culture.

Why Choose Us

Quality guarantee you can trust


We aren't just teaching a sport; we are building a foundation for life. By bringing the Keumgang curriculum into underrepresented districts, charter schools, and private institutions, we help improve student attendance, decrease behavioral issues, increase productivity, and foster a sense of belonging and pride.

Academic Sustainability

  • A KTF club is a sustainable investment in your students. Our program meets the criteria for MDE Community Learning Grants, which provide $200,000–$900,000 in funding to Minnesota schools for after-hours programming, making high-quality martial arts training financially feasible for years to come.

Executive Sustainability

  • Implementing an on-site KTF Club delivers a low-risk, high-ROI strategy to accelerate leadership development. Within 12 months, this initiative will cultivate an agile workforce equipped for high-stakes decision-making and cross-functional collaboration. Backed by a scalable, 24-year curriculum, this partnership provides a cost-effective, long-term framework for sustained productivity and continuous leadership growth.

When engaged at the executive level, the KTF curriculum transforms boardroom leadership, driving superior critical thinking and strategic decision-making.

Get in Touch

Need Help?

218-552-5048

Our Team

Meet the Leadership Team

The majority of the KTF leadership team are fully certified, highly qualified martial arts practitioners. Our team demonstrates a long-term commitment to the discipline, with instructors bringing decades of combined, continuous training experience to their practice.

Gerald Snow

President of Association Executive Trainer Head Instructor

Vincent Noble

KTF Certified Assistant Instructor
Trainer

Logan Beighley

KTF Certified Assistant Instructor
Trainer

Maggie Grapevine

Assistant Trainer
Student Instructor

Merayah Torgeson

Associate Trainer
Student Instructor

Jenna Telecky

KTF Certified Merchandiser JT Stitchery - Bemidji MN jtstitchery.mn@gmail.com 218-910-0076

Tony Torgeson

KTF Certified Media and Security Specialist

Michelle Hawkins

Certified Curriculum Review and Development Specialist
Community Advocate

Nicolle Lafleur

Mindfulness and Meditation Instructor, IMTA Certified
KTF Community Advocate https://www.smokyhillsinsight.org/ nicolle@smokyhillsinsight.org 509-699-0190

Contact Us

218-552-5048

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota

E-mail Address

keumgangtkdo@gmail.com

Hours

Mon-Sat: 6AM- 9PM - Sun: Closed

"The Keumgang Taekwondo Federation is more than a martial arts organization—it is a movement to ensure that the next generation of leaders is forged in discipline and empowered by opportunity."

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Our Program

  • After School Taekwondo: Grades
  • Little Kickers Club
  • Taekwondo Youth Summer Camp
  • Youth Leadership Summits
  • Adult Instruction (18+)
  • Corporate In-House TaeKwonDo Programs
  • Professional Leadership & Team-Building Retreats

School Hours

Mon to Fri:

7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Saturday:

7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Sunday:

Closed

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