Montana Taekwondo Association

The Montana Taekwondo Association (MTA) (http://www.montanataekwondo.org/) is the “official” state association for the sport of Taekwondo in Montana. The MTA has worked to promote and support Taekwondo as a sport and martial art within Montana for more than two decades.

The MTA promotes and supports Taekwondo training, competition, and education/certification throughout Montana at the “grass-roots” level. Programs (both state and national) include:

• Referee Training and Certification

• Coach and Athlete Clinics

• Instructor Education and Training

• Local Tournament Support

• Montana State Championships

• Support for other Montana Taekwondo Groups and Programs

National Recognition

The MTA is officially recognized by the national governing body (NGB) for Taekwondo, USA Taekwondo; as well as the Amateur Athletic Union’s Taekwondo program.

Legal Status

The MTA is a Montana Non-profit Corporation.

History

Leadership:

• The MTA was founded by Master Kim Sol of Missoula, MT, who served as President until 2006.

• Master John Paul Noyes served as President from 2007 to 2009.

• Master Dan Williams is the current President of the MTA.

Notable Alumni:

• Master Jaydes Warwick – 1988 Olympic Bronze Medalist, United States National Taekwondo Team Co-Captain from 1981 to 1989, and former United States Taekwondo Union (now known as USA Taekwondo) Executive Director.

• Master Scott Miranti – Two-time Pan American Champion and World University Games Champion.

• Master Steve Capener, PhD – First American to win a Gold Medal at the Pan American Games.