Community Involvement

Giving Back

Community Events

Core Taekwondo takes pride in representing the community at various events on the Peninsula. Our students smiles, focus and showmanship will please any crowd!

Some of the events our students have performed at include:

  • San Mateo County Fair

  • San Mateo Lion Dance Festival

  • San Mateo Summerfest

  • College of San Mateo Farmers Market

  • Meter Garden Unveiling

  • San Mateo Wine Walk

  • Relay for Life

If you’d like us be involved in your event please get in touch, our students gain a lot of confidence from these events and we’re always interested in helping out.

Core TaeKwonDo Foundation

Established in 2018 as a way to help all students have access to all aspects of Taekwondo, the Core TaeKwonDo Foundation aims to give students a fundraising platform to reach their Taekwondo goals.

Teen Leadership Committee

At Core Taekwondo, being a Black Belt is not just about kicking and punching – it’s about leading by example both on and off the mats.

Team Leadership Committee members develop leadership skills by planning and executing events like Parents Night Out, they strengthen their techniques by assisting with children’s classes, and they learn the importance of forming a strong, safe and welcoming community.

The Teen Leadership Committee is also involved in organizing community service projects that benefit the larger community. During their 2017 Can & Candy drive, the TLC generated over 250lbs of items for Second Harvest and 150lbs of candy for Operation Gratitude!

Black Belt Community Service

All Core Taekwondo Black Belts are required to design and implement a community service project.

Here are a few examples of the outstanding projects we have seen thus far:

  • A donation drive of baby items for LifeMoves First Step for Families.

  • Projects to help feed the homeless including canned food drives, volunteering at local food banks and promoting others to join in and help out.

  • Promoting literacy by volunteering at local preschools and reading with kids.

  • A free women’s self defense seminar open to the community to help empower women.

Presidential Volunteer Service Award

Core Taekwondo takes immense pride in recognizing and honoring the exceptional dedication of its students through the prestigious Presidential Volunteer Service Award.

  • This esteemed award serves as a testament to the commitment of our martial arts community to making a positive impact beyond the studio.

  • We celebrate the selflessness and community spirit demonstrated by our students, emphasizing the importance of not only mastering martial arts skills but also contributing to the greater good.

  • The Presidential Volunteer Service Award at Core Taekwondo reflects our commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals who embody the principles of leadership, compassion, and service.