Grand Master Ortez's Methods of Teaching
After teaching for several Master's in the area it became increasingly apparent that teaching Taekwondo was in his blood. "I set out to build on my passion in life” he says. "I knew the difficulty I was up against." The struggle was being able to sustain his passion and yet run a Martial Arts school. It was not easy. However, he knew what he wanted. "I wanted a basic no frills school." I didn't want to compromise my beliefs while I wanted to repay the art I so dearly Love." This often led to being torn between being a businessperson and a Martial Artist. Though him and his peers disagreed on philosophies of business vs. a Martial Artist he knew deep down in his heart what he wanted to do. "The path I chose was clear and simple."Teach from the heart. Teach with passion and finally Honesty." Honesty about who I am and what I have achieved and the path I want Leejon Taekwondo to follow.Over time Leejon Taekwondo has been recognized as being a straight forward fundamental Martial Arts school. With this philosophy Leejon Taekwondo has become one of the most respected Martial Arts schools in the area. "It is not about me and what I have accomplished in my lifetime, it is about my students and the future of Taekwondo." The list of successful admired students is long in history.
Grand Master Ortez is a living example of all that embodies Taekwondo; humility, knowledgeable, patient, respected and a person of integrity who cares for his students inside and outside of the dojang. His belief in what he does and, in his students, allows him to help them reach their highest potential in Taekwondo and in their personal lives.
