OUR INSTRUCTOR

THOMAS LOREMAN

Mr. Loreman is a 3rd degree black belt and one of Master Jeon’s longest running instructors. He began teaching lessons in 2014 as an assistant instructor, and over the years has gained experience in working with people of all ages and levels of independence.

Mr. Loreman has a passion for Taekwondo and how it can be used as an aid in mental fortitude and wellbeing. He is a strong believer in the community that Taekwondo cultivates, and how that community integrates into everyday life. He is currently enrolled in university pursuing a career in clinical psychology.

Mr. Loreman also has an appreciation for performance culture in all forms. He believes that Taekwondo as art form should be shared, which he has put his beliefs to action through countless demonstration performances around the city, demonstrating the artistic and entertainment value that Taekwondo can have. He also has a strong passion for music and the arts.

Mr. Loreman’s number one rule is to see effort. He loves to see his students give it their all in their training, regardless of mistakes made, and he doesn’t like seeing unfulfilled potential. In that sense, it is his duty to bring that potential in full force in training that is fun and engaging.

EUGENE JUNG

Mr. Jung is a 2nd-degree black belt that has trained in taekwondo for about 10 years. During his time in Jeon’s Taekwondo, he has participated in all aspects, such as doing extra sparring classes, leadership classes, and joining the demonstration team to perform countless times. Mr. Jung has a love for exercise and thus is enrolled in Kinesiology at the U of A, the study of human movement.

Mr. Jung loves teaching in ways that are active and exciting for students, as he finds that some kids have a better time learning when the atmosphere is engaging and allows them to move. He recognizes the important role that a martial arts class might have compared to school, which teaches in a different way. Taekwondo has methods of teaching that are unique to itself that are able to improve one’s character.

What Mr. Jung feels has changed most while doing taekwondo is his attitude and confidence, and he wants to help kids to be stronger not only physically, but mentally. At first, he was uncertain of himself, but through practicing taekwondo, he was able to find a community that enjoys the same things that he does and was able to naturally make friends and longtime interests.

Mr. Jung’s main focus is to help each student individually in what they need. For example, it could be to help those who have too much energy to release it through learning in an active way. Or it could be to help those who lack confidence, to learn the basics to defend themselves, or to be more confident in their daily life. Whatever it is, Mr. Jung strives to give others the experience he had while doing taekwondo.

PHYLIX JEON

I am currently in training to be an instructor and assist Mr. Jeon with a few classes. I enjoy working with children and have a passion for Taekwondo. I have been training with Mr. Jeon for around ten years, so I’m familiar with how we run things at Jeon’s Taekwondo. I mainly teach beginner and intermediate classes, because I find that I work best with younger children. I’m not a particularly loud or extroverted person, but I can and will be a good leader for our students. Respect is a huge aspect of many martial arts, and I believe that respect needs to be mutual. Give and take, per se. So, when I give respect to the students, I expect it to be respected back.

ALEXIS WONG

Ms. Wong is a 1st-degree black belt at Jeon’s Traditional Taekwondo, and a member of the demonstration team since 2017.

She is currently enrolled at the University of Alberta to pursue her Bachelor of Education degree.

Ms. Wong enjoys working with students of all ages, and her students are encouraged to ask questions and seek help when they need it. She strives to keep the class environment fun and engaging, while ensuring that students maintain discipline and respect not only toward their instructors, but toward their family and peers.

One of the Taekwondo experiences Ms. Wong treasures dearly is performing with the demonstration team.

It taught her the value of teamwork, and helped her build confidence. She looks forward to sharing the valuable lessons she learns from Taekwondo with her students.

CANCHI LIU

Canchi Liu has been a part of Jeon’s Traditional Taekwondo for over 6 years. Various experiences from all types, from physical to mental pain, and of course fun has shaped me into someone who wants to give younger people an idea and brighter taekwondo future. I feel as a junior high student, it is to give people my age the same motivation to say, just because you aren’t that old, doesn’t mean you achieve your next step. You can be small, but tough on the inside.

Teaching people who are the same age or younger than me is my specialty. I like to interact with youngsters as they like to interact with me. Building a strong foundation between children is the number one on my list. I am encouraging students to ask questions or talk even if I know they are sometimes shy. Doing my best to see everyone’s comfort zone, anybody will get the most respect out of me.

From the heart of Taekwondo, it is to make students educated and disciplined, not only to instructors, but parents and friends. Together making relationships strong and healthy.

Brandon Kwon

Brandon Kwon, who proudly wears the 1st-degree black belt at Jeon’s Traditional Taekwondo, started his path in Taekwondo in the final months of 2019 and swiftly became a key player on the Demonstration Team by 2022.

His dedication to mastering Taekwondo's rich variety of skills has brought him some impressive wins, like taking home the top spot in the Cadet 1st Poom division at the 2023 38th Annual K. H. Min Invitational Taekwondo Championship and earning a third-place finish in Poomsae at the 2023 Korean Consul General Cup.
Mr. Kwon is all about sharing his Taekwondo expertise with learners of every age, stressing the importance of mental and physical wellness, steadfast discipline, and rock-solid integrity.

He's a big believer in the power of the journey, advocating for a positive attitude and boosting confidence every step of the way.
Teaching for Mr. Kwon means running classes full of energy and personal connections, guiding students to realize their potential and find where they can get even better.

He’s all for nudging them to test their boundaries in a fun, relaxed environment.

The younger crowd really gets a kick out of his playful side, which adds to the fun and dynamic vibe of his classes.