About Taekwondo West

Taekwondo West was founded by Master Brandon Saltz, fourth degree black belt. Master Saltz is a national poomse champion and co-author of the highly respected book Taekwondo: The State of the Art (click here). Master Saltz is assisted full-time by his wife, Sallie Sills, a second degree black belt.

Since opening in 2000, we have taught  martial arts to hundreds of students ranging in age from 4 to 54 (and climbing!) and have guided students to medals at elite levels of national and international competition. Our philosophy of martial arts is based on the principles of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control and indomitable spirit. We believe that all students, of whatever age or athletic ability, are capable of great achievement. It is our mission to give all students the opportunity to discover their true potential, whether as recreational martial artists, self defense practitioners or elite level competitors striving to make the Olympic podium. 

Before moving to Montana, Master Saltz and Ms. Sills were instructors at West Side Taekwondo in New York City. Master Saltz also ran several after-school and summer taekwondo programs in Manhattan and the Bronx.

Taekwondo West is a member of USA Taekwondo, Inc., the national governing body for Olympic Taekwondo, and is affiliated with Montana Taekwondo Association.

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