09/02/2026
After over 30 years, on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, 7th Dan Master Johnson has stepped down from his head instructor and owner position of Traditional Taekwon-Do.
Traditional Taekwon-Do has rebranded into Traditional Taekwon-Do Kwan (TTKDK) and has welcomed 4th Dan, Mrs. Alonso as the school’s head instructor and owner.
TTKDK greatly thanks Master Johnson for this opportunity and his legacy and knowledge of over 40 years. His commitment to the Taekwon-Do community and the countless lives he has impacted will continue and will not be forgotten. He has been a father figure, instructor and drill sergeant and an inspiration to us all. He has had over 3 decades of seeing students grow up and has been a steady figure. We thank him for all of the work and wisdom he's put into the school and Taekwon-Do community. Ongoing, Master Johnson will still be a part of the community as Instructor Emeritus and by teaching seminars.
Thank you all for your dedication to the TTKDK community and we are excited to serve the community as we take the next step in the school’s journey.
1st Slide: Master Johnson, Emeritus Instructor at Traditional Taekwon-Do Kwan. Photo Courtesy of Kendall Sallay.
2nd Slide: Master Johnson’s infamous flying side kick.
3rd Slide: Master Johnson teaching at his last regular class on Sunday, August 30th.
4th Slide: Mrs. Irina Alonso, Head instructor of Traditional Taekwon-Do Kwan.
5th Slide: Master Johnson, Mrs. Alonso and other students at our 2026 annual Campout at Silver Falls State Park. Photo Courtesy of Mike Lepis.
