Master Ron Vorpahl    Master Aaron Vorpahl

ABOUT THE OWNERS

     Master Ron Vorpahl 5th Dan Black Belt is the chief instructor and owner of the American Taekwondo Centers both in Hartford and Menomonee Falls. He has dedicated his life to bringing the joys and benefits of martial arts to both children and adults.  His involvement with full contact sports has spanned over 40 years which include Wrestling,  Judo, Karate and Taekwondo. Teaching Taekwondo for over 18yrs.

     In 1982 Master Vorpahl graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with his Degree of Bachelor of Science.  His senior year he was voted the most valuable wrestler at UW-La Crosse and was named  All-American at the NAIA 1981 National Wrestling Championships.

     After college Master Vorpahl accepted a teaching and coaching position and taught for 4 years till 1986.  He then moved to West Bend, Wisconsin, where  he now resides with his wife Kathy and son Aaron and daughter Aleah. Chasing his dream to own and run his own Martial arts studio became reality in the winter of 1992 when the American Taekwondo Center was founded.

     Master Vorpahl's philosophy is simple.  QUOTE: "attitude plus discipline equals success". "There is a fine line between success and failure and just maybe Taekwondo and I can make a difference in our young people". Ron Vorpahl

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    Master Aaron Vorpahl 4th Dan Black Belt: Master Aaron is the head instructor and owner of American Taekwondo Fredonia. He has been practicing Taekwondo for over 20 years. He was one of Wisconsin's first 8 year old Ji Do Kwon style Taekwondo 1st Poome Black Belt at the age of 8.  

     His competition record speaks for its self "198 wins 9 losses"  He is a nine time Wisconsin State Black Belt sparring champion.  His fierce non-stop sparring style combined with speed and technique made him a National contender and one of Wisconsin's best Olympic style sparring competitors.

     His forte is working with our youth, his goals are to form one of the best schools in the area.  And work toward kids understanding that Taekwondo is not all about sparring, but guiding them toward being better people thru Honor, excellence and respect. QUOTE: "Remember where you came from" Aaron Vorpahl