creating great people
Welcome to Grand Valley Taekwondo! If you are looking to improve your confidence, discipline, physical fitness, and self defense skills, you've come to the right place!
Many people believe that martial arts = fighting. They are looking at only one corner of the whole picture. What you'll learn at Grand Valley TKD goes far beyond kicking and punching. We not only create great athletes, we create great people!
We believe in strengthening the mind, body, and spirit to reach our full potential. That means performing better in school, standing up for ourselves, being respectful to those around us, overcoming fears and becoming leaders in our community.
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TENETS OF TAEKWONDO
Courtesy
Integrity
Perseverance
Self Control
Indomitable Spirit
About Taekwondo
"The Way of the Foot and Fist"
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art well known for dynamic kicking. Taekwondo techniques feature great speed, agility, and power. This Olympic sport is one of the most popular martial arts in the world!
The practice of Taekwondo includes many elements, such as:
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Sparring
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Forms
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Self Defense
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Breaking
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Meditation
The health benefits associated with Taekwondo include increased physical fitness, stress relief, greater strength, agility, and flexibility, more energy, an increased ability to concentrate, and improved overall health.
MEET OUR STAFF
Master Valerie Holley is a 6th degree black belt certified by Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters in South Korea. She has been practicing for over 20 years. She holds both an International Masters Certificate and Poom/Dan Examiners license from Kukkiwon. Master Holley is an International Referee certified by World Taekwondo in both Kyorugi (sparring) and Poomsae (forms) and she regularly referees at major international events. She also enjoys competing and has won state and regional championships, as well as many local events. Master Holley's true love is teaching; she enjoys working with students of all ages and truly invests in each individual. When she is not on the mats Master Holley keeps busy homeschooling her three young sons.
Master Valerie Holley
Owner and Master Instructor
Master James Holley began his taekwondo journey in 2005 at Beyond Sports Taekwondo in Utah. He enjoyed training, teaching, and competing, including as a member of the Beyond Force demonstration team. His martial arts passion is weapons demonstration, particularly the nunchaku. In 2022 he earned his 4th degree black belt, becoming a master. Master Holley attended Duke Law School in North Carolina. After graduating and passing the bar, Master Holley worked for five years as public defender for the State of Colorado, before joining Grand Valley Taekwondo full-time.
Master Instructor
Master James Holley
Ms. Sam earned her 2nd degree black belt at Relford Martial Arts in Nebraska in 2021. After taking a few breaks from the sport, she has always found her way back. Her love for sparring seeps into everything she does, and her life is never the same without it! After competing at both national and international tournaments for years, she is excited to have the chance to pass on her knowledge and experiences to others. When not at the dojang, Ms. Sam works with children with special needs and autism at a clinic in town. She will be graduating in December 2024 from CMU with her BA in Psychology.
Ms. Sam Parrill
Instructor
Ms. Skye earned her 1st degree black belt at GVT in June 2024. She started her Taekwondo journey as a child in California, and practiced on and off when she moved to Wisconsin in high school. Skye moved to Colorado for college in 2019, finding GVT in 2022. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, and works as a nursing assistant at St. Mary’s Hospital. Skye enjoys training and competing at tournaments, hiking with her dog, and going to the gym. Her goal is to help her students become the best version of themselves on and off the mat.
Ms. Skye Eliades
Instructor
Mr. Tim started his martial arts journey in Eagle, Colorado where he earned his black belt in 2016. That same year he was promoted to vice president of Commercial Specialists and moved to Grand Junction to work from the primary office. He struggled to find a good martial arts school until he discovered GVT and knew he'd found his new home. He earned his 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo in June 2024. When not working or practicing TKD he enjoys nature, spending time with his wife Joey, their four children and eight grand babies (so far).
Instructor
Mr. Tim Ward
Discover the difference at GVT
Our priority is to provide a high-quality and personalized experience for each individual.
Small Class Sizes
Our student-to-instructor ratio is kept low so that every martial artist gets individual instruction. Every class has a size limit, based on the age group. When classes are full, prospective students are placed on a waiting list. We want classes big enough to have great energy, but not chaos.
Your Growth, Your Speed
While we train together as a team, your black belt journey is unique to you. Students progress at different speeds, and students advance through the ranks only when ready. Our instructors draw from years of experience to help each person reach their individual best. If you earn a black belt from GVT, you and everyone around you will know that you really EARNED it.
More than just kicking
Kids love classes at GVT because of the fun, the kicking and punching, and the friends. Parents love it also because of the values and life skills we instill through each and every class. Over time, students learn discipline, confidence, self control, and much more. Our goal is to create great athletes, great martial artists, and most importantly, great people.
CONTACT US
970-812-3887 | masterholley@grandvalleytaekwondo.com
3225 I-70 Business Loop B6
Clifton, CO 81520