Four decades on the mat

Our History

Rooted in the Greater Memphis area since 1985

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. What began as a single small studio has grown into a cornerstone of the Olive Branch community. For four decades, Taekwondo University has been built on a simple mission — to help students of every age discover discipline, confidence, and the quiet strength that martial arts instills. Curabitur nec justo vitae velit dignissim tincidunt. Sed euismod, nisl vel ultricies lacinia, nisl nisl aliquam nisl, eget aliquam nisl nisl sit amet nisl.

The doors open — 1985

1985

The doors open

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Grandmaster Terry Brumley opens the first Taekwondo University studio, bringing traditional Taekwondo instruction to the Greater Memphis area. Curabitur nec justo vitae velit dignissim tincidunt sed euismod.

A growing family — 1990

1990

A growing family

Sed euismod, nisl vel ultricies lacinia, nisl nisl aliquam nisl, eget aliquam nisl nisl sit amet nisl. Enrollment doubles as word spreads through the community. Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere cubilia curae.

First black belts — 1995

1995

First black belts

Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. The first generation of students earns their black belts, a milestone years in the making. Donec sollicitudin molestie malesuada.

A new home — 2000

2000

A new home

Nulla porttitor accumsan tincidunt. The school moves into a larger facility to meet growing demand, adding dedicated training floors and family viewing areas. Vivamus suscipit tortor eget felis porttitor volutpat.

Little Warriors launches — 2005

2005

Little Warriors launches

Curabitur aliquet quam id dui posuere blandit. The Little Warriors program for ages 4–6 is introduced, giving the youngest students a place to begin their journey. Proin eget tortor risus. Nulla quis lorem ut libero malesuada feugiat.

Champions on the podium — 2010

2010

Champions on the podium

Vivamus magna justo, lacinia eget consectetur sed, convallis at tellus. Students begin competing — and placing — at regional and national tournaments. Cras ultricies ligula sed magna dictum porta.

Three decades strong — 2015

2015

Three decades strong

Donec rutrum congue leo eget malesuada. Thirty years in, a second generation of families walks through the same doors their parents once did. Praesent sapien massa, convallis a pellentesque nec, egestas non nisi.

Adapting and enduring — 2020

2020

Adapting and enduring

Mauris blandit aliquet elit, eget tincidunt nibh pulvinar a. Through a challenging year, the school keeps its community connected and its students training. Quisque velit nisi, pretium ut lacinia in, elementum id enim.

Forty years and counting — 2025

2025

Forty years and counting

Vestibulum ac diam sit amet quam vehicula elementum sed sit amet dui. Four decades in, Taekwondo University continues to grow the next generation of disciplined, confident martial artists. Nulla quis lorem ut libero malesuada feugiat.