Saeng-Hwal Tae Kwon Do
Saeng-Hwal Tae Kwon Do Organization (STO) means “Living the Way of the Hand and Foot.” We believe that the tenants of Tae Kwon Do can be carried into all aspects of our students lives.
All certified and assistant instructors must attend STO sponsored training and pass examinations to ensure students receive the best instruction possible. The training covers many different areas and continues even after an instructor is certified. Students are awarded a certificate upon completion of testing determining that the student meets the requirements for their new rank.
Parkside Self Defense of Dallas, Oregon provides Taekwondo, mixed martial arts and self-defense training. Our classes are tailored for children ages 4 to 12, youth and adults. We also have special seminars such as women’s self-defense and camps for students and their friends.
Our martial arts gym (dojang) is conveniently located at 145 SW Mill St in downtown Dallas, Oregon (across from the post office). Feel free to come in during business hours. We are generally open 3 pm to 7:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. See our schedule for actual hours.
Chief Instructor Mr. Rhey Javins
Mr. Javins first began studying taekwondo in September, 1996 under Mr. Ed Betancourt. By 1997 Mr. Javins participated in his first ITC tournament in Sacramento, California where he took second place in the forms competition, but what he really wanted was to spar. He got his chance in August 1997 when he participated in the Master Jack Corrie Tournament in Folsom, California. He took second place in forms and third place in sparring.
Mr. Javins studied various different martial arts prior to receiving his first degree black belt in taekwondo. These styles include kali, jiu-jitsu, karate, World Tae Kwon Do Federation taekwondo, wushu, tai chi and street defense. This body of knowledge influences his training techniques as an instructor at Parkside Self Defense.
Currently Mr. Javins is a 4th Dan Black Belt in Saeng-Hwal Taekwondo as he continues his own martial arts training.