FAQ
Grandmaster Carlo started his Taekwondo journey with 9th Degree Black Belt - Grandmaster Kim in 1980. After achieving his black belt at an early age, Master Carlo would dedicate his life to the perfection of Taekwondo and martial arts.
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This journey led Master Carlo to earn the highest prestige in multi-regional, national and international championships. He is also the undefeated West Coast Regional Taekwondo Grand Champion 4 years in a row in the late 90's. His competitive prowess earned gold medals in Taekwondo at the President's Cup and the U.S. Open in the early 2000's
Aside from Master Carlo's achievements, he is also a master organizer. He managed the Stanford Taekwondo Program for almost 15 years before relinquishing the program to new leadership. He also Co-directed the Stanford Taekwondo Open and KTA Championship for nearly two decades hosting over 3,000 competitors in the summer year of 2000. He founded the Taekwondo training program at Google's Mt. View Campus in late fall 2016. The partnership between Pure Taekwondo and Google merges martial arts philosophy with Google's corporate culture which is unprecedented in Silicon Valley.
As the founder of Pure Taekwondo, Master Carlo is committed to excellence.
A student's current rank status from a school that is not affiliated Pure Taekwondo is non-transferrable.
Pure Taekwondo wants to ensure that all students have a great experience learning the curriculum to be the best in their class.
The Grandmaster of Pure TKD will require the new student to complete an assessment test before being allowed to keep his/ her rank. Depending on the result of the assessment there can be no guarantee that the student will be allowed to keep their rank status. If a student is allowed to keep their rank status by the Grandmaster, it may take some time to achieve the next level as a student progresses through the Pure Taekwondo system and quality of standard.
The best way transfer your current rank from another school at Pure Taekwondo is to ensure that you hold a black belt Kukkiwon certificate. However, students that hold a Kukkiwon certificate will need to meet the same standards set by Pure Taekwondo to attain the next degree.
A student's current rank status from a school that is not affiliated Pure Taekwondo is non-transferrable.
Pure Taekwondo wants to ensure that all students have a great experience learning the curriculum to be the best in their class.
The Grandmaster of Pure TKD will require the new student to complete an assessment test before being allowed to keep his/ her rank. Depending on the result of the assessment there can be no guarantee that the student will be allowed to keep their rank status. If a student is allowed to keep their rank status by the Grandmaster, it may take some time to achieve the next level as a student progresses through the Pure Taekwondo system and quality of standard.
The best way transfer your current rank from another school at Pure Taekwondo is to ensure that you hold a black belt Kukkiwon certificate. However, students that hold a Kukkiwon certificate will need to meet the same standards set by Pure Taekwondo to attain the next degree.
Pure TKD â„¢ strives to keep its price competitive in the current market.
Prices vary from school to school, and we cannot guarantee prices that are posted on online resources or quoted over the phone.
The best way to get pricing is to visit our location and try out a free trial lesson. Prices can be discussed once the lesson has been completed.
Pure TKD â„¢ strives to keep its price competitive in the current market.
Prices vary from school to school, and we cannot guarantee prices that are posted on online resources or quoted over the phone.
The best way to get pricing is to visit our location and try out a free trial lesson. Prices can be discussed once the lesson has been completed.
Yes! Pure Taekwondo is an affiliated member of Kukkiwon and the Kukkiwon Membership System. Black belt candidates that pass the black belt exam at Pure Taekowndo will recieve a Kukkiwon certificate and Kukkiwon ID card.
Kukkiwon is a Korean Government Sanctioned entity that certifies black belts around the world. Kukkiwon certification ensures that black belts retain their rank at any Kukkiwon affiliated school.
Note: A World Taekwondo affiliated school is not the same as a Kukkiwon affiliated school. Pure Taekwondo is affilliated with Kukkiwon and World Taekwondo.
Members can opt-out of their payment agreement with a 30-day written notice. This notice can be filed electronically and sent by email. Cancellations are generally planned and submitting a 30-day notice will allow members time to think about opting-out of their membership before it is finalized.
Opting out of the payment agreement with the 30-day notice will void a member's current price plan. Members that wish to return to Pure Taekwondo after the 30-day notice has finalized will need to sign a new payment agreement with the new rate applied.
New for 2020, Pure Taekwondo will now use a point system for grading students. Points will be distributed among four categories which are forms, kicking, sparring and improvement.
To attain an award, students must win 5 points in any one of the categories. Attaining 5 points in three out of four categories will result in a Best Overall Award.
Note that points are distributed based on the standards set forth by Pure Taekwondo.
Pure Taewkwondo, Corporation, CEO - 2019
Pure Taekwondo, LLC Executive Director - 2017
KTA Recognized Grandmaster - 2017
Kukkiwon Member System Certified - 2016
KTA Honorary Master - 2016
WTF Letter of Citation - 2016
Head of Google Taekwondo Training Program - 2016
Pure Taekwondo, Director - 2009
Pure Taekwondo, Founder - 2008
Kukkiwon Master Instructor License -2001
USAT Level 2 Coach - 2000
KTA Honorary Master - 2000
All Japan Judo Federation Registered Black Belt - 2000
Korean Hapkido Federation Registered 3rd Dan - 1998
WTF Letter of Citation - 1998
Kukkiwon Letter of Commendation - 1997
WTF Letter of Citation - 1997
Stanford Taekwondo Co-Director - 1993
Kukkiwon Instructor License - 1992
Kukkiwon Dan Certified since - 1980
Yes! Pure Taekwondo is an affiliated member of Kukkiwon and the Kukkiwon Membership System. Black belt candidates that pass the black belt exam at Pure Taekowndo will recieve a Kukkiwon certificate and Kukkiwon ID card.
Kukkiwon is a Korean Government Sanctioned entity that certifies black belts around the world. Kukkiwon certification ensures that black belts retain their rank at any Kukkiwon affiliated school.
Note: A World Taekwondo affiliated school is not the same as a Kukkiwon affiliated school. Pure Taekwondo is affilliated with Kukkiwon and World Taekwondo.
Members can opt-out of their payment agreement with a 30-day written notice. This notice can be filed electronically and sent by email. Cancellations are generally planned and submitting a 30-day notice will allow members time to think about opting-out of their membership before it is finalized.
Opting out of the payment agreement with the 30-day notice will void a member's current price plan. Members that wish to return to Pure Taekwondo after the 30-day notice has finalized will need to sign a new payment agreement with the new rate applied.
New for 2020, Pure Taekwondo will now use a point system for grading students. Points will be distributed among four categories which are forms, kicking, sparring and improvement.
To attain an award, students must win 5 points in any one of the categories. Attaining 5 points in three out of four categories will result in a Best Overall Award.
Note that points are distributed based on the standards set forth by Pure Taekwondo.
Class fees are non-refundable.
Class fees are due at the beginning of every month and is based on a 4 week/ per month cycle. Pure Taekwondo does not prorate for any sessions missed nor does it provide a refund for any leave of absence. If you find that you are having difficulty in attending classes for any reason, please reach out to puretaekwondo@gmail.com or call 408-475-0686.
Pure TKD â„¢ is a Kukkiwon affiliated school that teaches a "Modern" style of Taekwondo that still holds its traditional background in Moo Duk Kwan.
Moo Duk Kwan is one of the six different originals "kwans" or style of Taekwondo. Kukkiwon unified all the kwans when it organized in 1977.
Pure TKD â„¢ teaches the style and methods set forth by Kukkiwon's organized standards.
Class fees are non-refundable.
Class fees are due at the beginning of every month and is based on a 4 week/ per month cycle. Pure Taekwondo does not prorate for any sessions missed nor does it provide a refund for any leave of absence. If you find that you are having difficulty in attending classes for any reason, please reach out to puretaekwondo@gmail.com or call 408-475-0686.
Pure TKD â„¢ is a Kukkiwon affiliated school that teaches a "Modern" style of Taekwondo that still holds its traditional background in Moo Duk Kwan.
Moo Duk Kwan is one of the six different originals "kwans" or style of Taekwondo. Kukkiwon unified all the kwans when it organized in 1977.
Pure TKD â„¢ teaches the style and methods set forth by Kukkiwon's organized standards.
Students that progress through Pure Taekwondo are encouraged to spar in a safe, supervised and friendly environment.
Sparring is taught at the yellow belt level and is a requirment for belt graduation. All students that achieve yellow belt are required to own Pure Taekwondo standardized sparring equipment.
To learn more about sparring requirements, please visit the Pure Taekwondo curriculum page.
Students that progress through Pure Taekwondo are encouraged to spar in a safe, supervised and friendly environment.
Sparring is taught at the yellow belt level and is a requirment for belt graduation. All students that achieve yellow belt are required to own Pure Taekwondo standardized sparring equipment.
To learn more about sparring requirements, please visit the Pure Taekwondo curriculum page.
Members of Pure Taekwondo must purchase equipment from Pure Taekwondo, this includes uinforms, shoes, sparring equipment and any additional accessories or clothing.
Pure Taekwondo has a standard of quailty that must be met by all members of Pure TKD.
All equipment is available for purchase at Pure Taekwondo. Please contact puretaekwondo@gmail.com to inquire about pricing and availbility.
Members of Pure Taekwondo must purchase equipment from Pure Taekwondo, this includes uinforms, shoes, sparring equipment and any additional accessories or clothing.
Pure Taekwondo has a standard of quailty that must be met by all members of Pure TKD.
All equipment is available for purchase at Pure Taekwondo. Please contact puretaekwondo@gmail.com to inquire about pricing and availbility.
We do not recommend that parents coach their child while competiting. Doing so will confuse the student in how they should perform under pressure. The masters and instructors of Pure Taekwondo are highly qualified and US Taekwondo certified coaches.
Parents should entrust their child to our coaches during these competitions. Students should always leverage their master/ instructor and coach of Pure Taekwondo as the source of truth.
We do not recommend that parents coach their child while competiting. Doing so will confuse the student in how they should perform under pressure. The masters and instructors of Pure Taekwondo are highly qualified and US Taekwondo certified coaches.
Parents should entrust their child to our coaches during these competitions. Students should always leverage their master/ instructor and coach of Pure Taekwondo as the source of truth.