INSTRUCTOR MAINS
Instructor
Instructor Mains enjoys seeing students succeed. Success comes from giving your all, in all endeavors. The goal is to build strength, learn new moves, and develop confidence and focus. This can help overcome any challenge. Students will challenge themselves, have fun, and unlock their potential.
INSTRUCTOR RICKABOUGH
Instructor
I began practicing Taekwondo in 2020 and quickly developed a deep passion for the art. Through consistent training and dedication, I earned my second-degree black belt and now serve as an instructor. Teaching has become one of the most rewarding parts of my journey, especially working with kids and helping them build confidence and discipline. What makes it even more meaningful is sharing this experience with my daughter, who trains alongside me.
INSTRUCTOR ROSS
Instructor
Instructor Ross first stepped into the Junior Taekwondo School in the spring of 2023—not just as a student, but as a mom, hand in hand with her two children. What began as a family activity quickly turned into a personal passion. Under the guidance of Master Justin Taylor, Master Ashton Gingerich, and Grandmaster Samuel Naples, she dedicated herself to training and earned her 1st Degree Black Belt in the fall of 2024.
Soon after, she was promoted to Instructor. Drawing from her professional background in pediatric physical therapy, Instructor Ross brings a unique blend of care, discipline, and creativity to every class. Her understanding of child development, combined with her love for Taekwondo, allows her to connect with students in a way that’s both inspiring and effective.
Soon after, she was promoted to Instructor. Drawing from her professional background in pediatric physical therapy, Instructor Ross brings a unique blend of care, discipline, and creativity to every class. Her understanding of child development, combined with her love for Taekwondo, allows her to connect with students in a way that’s both inspiring and effective.
INSTRUCTOR ALYSSA
Instructor
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Master Taylor is a gifted teacher and exceptional martial artist!- Master Kim 10/04/2015- I love coming here so much! It's really fun and I have learned a lot!- Isabella Witt. 10/24/2021
- I have noticed a huge difference in my daughter since she started. Respect for others, her self confidence, an better listening skills. The instructors are top notch. Would recommend every child to go here.- Charles Lewis. 9/11/2019
- This school has amazing black belts and instructors. I have never seen such great martial artists. They are apart of the #1 sparing team in the country!! I can’t say enough about them.😁- Richard Hardly. 7/6/2019
- My 6 year old son started a few weeks ago. Ive already seen improvement in his behavior and respect for adults. Hes starting to show more confidence and is finally getting the right kind of attention from other children. The Jr Taekwondo school has not only provided a child care option for me, but has answered my prayers for my sons behavior issues and weight problem. I am so happy to have them!!!- Marcii White. 3/11/2019
- Excellent organization and instructors. Great learning opportunity for my daughter. She love the classes.- William Janik. 3/10/2019
- The instructors are top notch, the really know thier stuff. They are excellent at motivating students to do well both at the school and out there in the real world!- Chuck Murzda. 0/18/2019
- We enrolled our son in Jr TKD school several weeks ago, and we have already begun to see the results from his training. This school is run day to day by several instructors, under the watchful eye of Master Taylor, who has been involved in martial arts since he was 6 years old. It is clear that he has never lost sight of his young start, exemplified by his patients and composure with the kids in his classes. The leadership and discipline he shows acts as an example for the students, who learn these traits through their training. One look at the black belt students in this school will show the hard work and dedication that Jr TKD team contributes to the students. All of these advanced ranking students are well behaved, respectful, composed and their athletic ability is astounding. They are all willing to help with the lower ranking students to correct their form, and help them practice. We have personally noticed some huge improvements in our son in just a few short weeks. He is more attentive, and not just willing but EAGER to help out around the house. He is more focused and thoughtful, and he has been improving his communication skills and confidence. In addition to all of the benefits we have noticed, there is one that really stands out. Master Taylor and the Jr TKD school is deeply involved in the community. Master Taylor regularly teaches classes to local schools in the area. These classes deal with situational issues that arise in lots of students' lives, such as bullying, strangers, obeying rules, and respecting themselves and each other. Sure, this may indirectly bring new students to the school, but the impact that this may have to some kids who may be dealing with these issues can not be measured. Our son looks forward to going to class several times a week, and with the benefits we have seen from his personal improvement, we look forward to bringing him in. As a testament to the schools training ability, many of the students have gone on to win awards at competitions regionally and nationally. The success of any school should not be measured by the number of trophies in the case, but by the character building of the students. In the case of Jr. TKD School, they have both.- Matthew Campbell. 11/14/2018
- Wonderful group of people!! My kids have learned more than just martial arts since starting classes, and I even take classes now too in the adult program! My son even just tested for first degree black belt.- Jessica Merrell. 8/5/2018
- My daughter loves this place, and in just a year she is well on her way to Black Belt!- Kelly Warren. 5/19/2018
- I take classes and they help focus and learn self control and they are a learning experience and you set goals and achieve them and it is a amazing school so you should try it out- Sahara Pugh. 5/26/2017
I took the after school program at CVMS and I went one day to the school and Master Taylor you are so nice and everyone else is too but just the location if you can make it in austintown it would be more convenient for my family. So unfortunitaly I cannot take lessons ;(. Good place though!- Tristan Stefanides. 9/19/2016- My 8 year old daughter is a special needs child with autism aand has adhd. She and I have been going to Saturday classes there since the beginning of March of 2016. They have been very accepting to what she has and they take the time to teach her 1 on 1. This has really helped alot to focus in class, at home and school. I highly recommended any parent with a special needs child attend Jr Taekwondo School!- Elizabeth Johnson. 3/9/2016
- Master Taylor is head of OHIO STATE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION! That is great!- Grand Master 1/16/2022
- GREAT SCHOOL!!!!!!!! GREAT LOCATION!!!!!!! GREAT INSTRUCTORS!!!!!!!!! THIS SCHOOL IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!- Everett Burd. 3/8/2016
- Awesome school greatly recommended- Abdul Mousa. 3/8/2016
- Great instructors and children's program!- Jonathan olson. 3/8/2016
- Awesome school! It's the greatest school in Taekwondo history!- Shelly Householder. 3/8/2016
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