Japan Karate Federation, 7189 NE Imbrie Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97124, US

HistoryMaster Paul Polratana has his 5th Degree Black-Belt in International Tae Kwon Do and a 3rd Degree in World Tae Kwon Do. He started martial arts training in 1981. He's been teaching since 1987 with Kim's Tae Kwon Do. Other styles of martial arts studies include Judo, Kung-Fu, and Wun Hop Kuen Do. He's taught for several schools in the Portland area until he decided to open a school of his own. Master Paul also holds a 4 year degree in Psychology with a focus on Motivation through Portland State University and is certified as CASA in Washington County.SpecialtiesKim's Tae Kwon Do of Beaverton is a member of the largest Tae Kwon Do association in the Northwest, with schools located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii and Texas. All schools are supervised by Grandmaster Hong Sik Kim, who ensures that high standards are maintained by all students and instructors. Kim's Tae Kwon Do practices traditional martial arts in a non-contact environment to avoid discrimination against any men, women, or children who wish to study. Through non-contact training, students learn to control themselves both mentally and physically without fear of injury. Students learn how to develop power, focus and accuracy by striking targets, and especially at higher belt ranks, breaking boards. Finally, and most importantly, all of Kim's Tae Kwon Do schools are dedicated to Progress, Peace, and Love.