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Building champions and transforming lives in Miami since 2001

A Legacy of Champions

Founded in 2001, Family Taekwondo School has been Miami's home for traditional Korean Olympic martial arts for over two decades. What began as a passion for teaching has grown into a legacy of champions - both on the mat and in life.

From our humble beginnings, we've stayed true to our core belief: martial arts training should develop the whole person. We teach kicks, forms, and sparring, but more importantly, we instill discipline, confidence, respect, self-control, and teamwork in every student who walks through our doors.

Today, Family Taekwondo School serves students of all ages - from our Little Ninjas as young as 3 years old to adults seeking fitness, self-defense, and personal growth. We're proud to be a place where families train together and lifelong friendships are formed.

Family Taekwondo School exterior - Miami's home for martial arts since 2001
2001
Established
Master Vicente Albuerne - 6th Dan Kukkiwon, 20-Year Florida State Champion, 6-Time AAU National Gold Medalist, holding AAU gold medal
Head Instructor

Master Vicente Albuerne

6th Dan Black Belt — certified by Kukkiwon, Korea
20-Year Florida State Champion (2007–2026)
6-Time AAU National Gold Medalist (2013–2016, 2023, 2026)

With a 6th Dan certification from Kukkiwon in Korea and 25 years of teaching in Miami, Master Vicente Albuerne brings championship-level instruction to every class — and he is still competing at the top of the sport. His most recent AAU National gold medal was won in 2026.

A 20-Year Florida State Champion (2007–2026) and 6-Time AAU National Gold Medalist (2013–2016, 2023, 2026), his purpose and goal for each student is to create an athlete of the traditional Korean martial art, develop discipline, and strengthen the body mentally and physically.

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20-Year Champion Florida State Champion, 2007–2026
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6x AAU National Gold 2013–2016, 2023, 2026
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Reigning Champion AAU National Gold, 2026
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Foundation Founder Taekwondo 1 Dream
Our Mission

Building Champions in Life

To build strong minds and bodies through the traditional art of Taekwondo. We teach the basic elements - the forms and Taeguks - the art of fighting with Taekwondo kick technique, and most importantly, we create future Olympic martial arts athletes while instilling lifelong values.

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Discipline

Confidence

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Respect

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Self-Control

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Teamwork

Competition Excellence

Family Taekwondo School has produced some of the nation's top fighters in every category: Junior (6-17 years old), Senior (17-32 years old), and Executive Senior (32 and up).

Training with FTS and representing the school in multiple competitions develops self-confidence, good sportsmanship, and team spirit. Our students regularly compete in AAU National Championships and other prestigious tournaments.

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    Multiple AAU National Championship medalists
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    Florida State Champions across all age divisions
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    International competition representatives
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    Special Olympics participants and medalists
Family Taekwondo School black belt group - competition champions

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