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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, 17-year Florida State Champion, 5x National Champion, holding AAU gold medal
Head Instructor

Master Vicente Albuerne

6th Dan Kukkiwon (Korea) | 17-Year Florida State Champion | 5x National Champion

With a 6th Dan certification from Kukkiwon in Korea and over 25 years of experience, Master Vicente Albuerne brings championship-level instruction to every class.

A 17-year Florida State Champion and 5 time National Champion, 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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17-Year Champion Florida State Champion
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5x National Champion USA Taekwondo
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Silver Medal National Championship 2017
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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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