IN THE PRESS

Articles, Clippings, and More.

Our school, students, and staff make news from time to time, so we’ve put together this press page to collect some of the articles and other media in which we’ve been featured. Most of the files listed below are all in Adobe Acrobat pdf format, so you can view them on screen or print them out.

Master C. Francis Pineda Inducted into the Taekwondo Hall of Fame (August 2026)

We are proud to announce that Master Pineda has been officially inducted into the Taekwondo Hall of Fame® as an Outstanding Instructor. This prestigious honor recognizes Master Pineda’s outstanding achievements, dedication, and contributions as a Tae Kwon Do...

Barry Shackelford Honored with 2026 G.O.A.T. Martial Arts Award (July 2026)

Master Barry Shackelford of Arlington, VA, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2026 GOAT Honors (Greatest of All Time) Martial Arts Award.

The Kim Hoang Podcast Experience: The Story of Master Francis Pineda (Sept. 2025)

One year after the passing of Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee Taekwondo Life Magazine takes a look at the life, impact, and legacy of this legendary figure, whose persona transcended just one martial art.

Master Pineda’s 40 year journey through martial arts on Master Jason Flame’s Master Motivation podcast. (July 2025)

One year after the passing of Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee Taekwondo Life Magazine takes a look at the life, impact, and legacy of this legendary figure, whose persona transcended just one martial art.

Chun Rhee and Jimmy Rhee featured on the Smithsonian Podcast, Sidedoor (April 2025)

The United States has more martial arts schools than any other country—by far. Chances are you or someone you know practiced karate or another martial art growing up.

Jhoon Rhee Arlington Profiled in Arlington Magazine, March-April 2025 Issue

Profiles: Test of Time March/April 2025

Jhoon Rhee Arlington was voted “Best Martial Arts Studio” by Arlington Magazine readers. (Arlington Magazine Best of 2025)

Reader Pick: Martial Arts Back to Back Winner- 2023 & 2025 We are very grateful to all those who supported us by voting in Arlington Magazine's most recent "Best of" polling. Because of your efforts and dedication, we won 1st place, again! We hope to continue to...

Master Pineda – Recipient of Martial Arts Influencer Award!

Master Pineda was recognized at the 2024 John Chung World Cup Championship as a recipient of the "Martial Arts Influencer" award along with other prominent instructors, competitors and world champions from around the country for his decades of dedication to his...