My teacher/mentor for 35 years. Best Tae Kwon Do instructor in Oregon, maybe even the United States. I started in Tang Soo Do at age 9, then Hapkido & Judo age 17, Then Tae Kwon Do age 22. Ive had many teachers before him, and many after. Ive met martial artists teachers and masters from around the world in my 49 years experience, (5 disciplines, 9 weapons, 27 black belt students) Grandmaster James H. Lee in Eugene Oregon is the best Tae Kwon Do teacher in America today, PERIOD, and is far too under rated because of his humility. Thank you Quajangnim. Here video proof of his greatest student, who isn't as humble: https://youtu.be/BLwPdoN8SGE?si=F3ceB_lJ5ZH8vBHA read more

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This is the best martial arts studio in town. They are kind, sensitive and loving. They create a fitness family for children. adults and families looking to workout together. This is been the most amazing fitness routine for my son. He has not wanted to do group sports but at US Tae Kwon Do College he has advance from white to black belt and loved the experience. I know he will remain affiliated in this program until he goes off to college and will always be welcome when he returns. read more

Great grand master Lee is wonderful with my son as well as the other children. The 5 Tenets have helped my son's attitude and overall sense of self. I'm very pleased and happy that my son had the opportunity to attend his classes while we were in the area. read more

While there are some aspects that I might disagree with, I strongly feel that US Taekwondo College deserves a 5 star rating. One of the most amazing aspects of this particular dojang is that Great Grand Master Lee, a ninth degree black belt, is the leader of this school. He was born, raised and learned Taekwondo in Korea. He is passing along this knowledge first hand; an uncommon opportunity 5,000 miles away from the birthplace of Taekwondo. Children: This is a great place for kids. They encourage kids to do their best at the dojang (gym) and outside of it as well. Kids have so much fun in class, get great exercise, gain new skills, and learn some Korean words. Finally, this is a very inclusive environment that has many different children of many different ages and abilities. It doesn't matter if the child is a preschooler or in high-school, or if the child is athletically inclined or challenged with their gross motor skills. The instructors are great at working with children of all abilities. Added bonus: the kids absolutely adore all of the instructors! Adults: Whether you like to train hard, or you are new to fitness/martial arts, the dojang is able to accommodate you. They have a rotating schedule, so that you are always learning/practicing something new. Plus they have a variety of class times, helping to accommodate many different schedules Finally, they don't just emphasize the martial practices of Taekwondo, but also stress discipline, etiquette, respect, and self-confidence. Families: Because of everything I've said above, this dojang is an awesome place for the whole family. It's a great activity to do together, and something that can be done from the very young on up to grandparents. It's rare to find something that everybody can share in and feel good at, but this place fits the bill. I strongly recommend going in and giving them a try! read more

I enrolled my son here because they have such a strong reputation for being a family-oriented martial arts school. After a while, I found that I couldn't just sit on the sidelines and watch the fun! So I enrolled and have been training for about a year and a half, and I LOVE IT!! Some weeks I only have time for 2-3 classes, but when I want to train hard I can attend up to 14 classes for some serious work. My sister has also trained here and I'm hoping my niece enrolls in 2016. The people there are great and since Great Grand Master Lee is a 9th degree black belt, you can study there for a lifetime and never outgrow the school. We never have to go out of town for upper belt tests because of his rank. We have 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th degree black belts at the school and they all look up to Great Grand Master Lee for his philosophical and training experience. I can't believe he lives in Eugene! He was the head instructor of hand-to-hand combat in the Korean army, won a world title in sparring, has trained Olympic athletes, and has been training and teaching TaeKwonDo for over 50 years. You can't find a better-qualified martial arts instructor in the area who has such a strong dedication to students, families and the community (via his non-profit work.) I recommend this school all the time! read more

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me and my daughter joined about two years ago,she is a black belt,and I will soon. It was hard work at times to get there,but well worth it. We do camping trips, kid programs, seoul Korea trips, and a wonderful demo team to show people what you are able to do if you join. IT IS GREAT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, you learn more than martial arts there. are tournaments are great,and we all help each other. the other thing that is nice about coming , we stretch out are muscles with are exercises that we do before we begin class. my daughter teaches the kids class, and most of those kids trust and listen to her. they all learn a lot, and the other teachers there are wonderful. read more

Master Lee is an extraordinary person and a terrific teacher of martial arts. He is particularly exceptional with kids. I was one of Master Lee's original students when he first opened his school in Eugene more than 20 years ago and he has taught my kids as well. read more