# About Us - Link: https://koteshwortaekwondo.com/about-us/ - Published: 2026-01-28T17:02:57+00:00 - Author: admin # About Us ## OUR STORY & MISSION Building champions and shaping character through the traditional Korean martial art of Taekwondo. ## BUILDING CHAMPIONS SINCE 2010 Koteshwor Taekwondo was founded with a vision to bring world-class martial arts training to the heart of Kathmandu. What started as a small dojang with just a handful of students has grown into one of Nepal’s most respected Taekwondo academies. Our founder, Nabin Kumar Shrestha, a 6th Dan black belt, established this academy with the belief that Taekwondo is more than just a sport it’s a way of life. Under his guidance, we have trained over 500 students, produced national champions, and built a community of martial artists who embody the tenets of Taekwondo. Today, we are affiliated with the Nepal Taekwondo Association and recognized by World Taekwondo. Our students have represented Nepal in international competitions and brought home medals that make our entire nation proud.  ### 500+ Students Trained #### OUR MISSION To provide authentic Taekwondo training that develops physical fitness, mental discipline, and moral character. We aim to create confident, respectful individuals who excel both inside and outside the dojang. #### OUR VISION To be Nepal's leading Taekwondo academy, producing world-class athletes and martial artists who represent our nation with pride on the international stage while upholding the highest standards of sportsmanship. ## OUR CORE VALUES The principles that guide everything we do at Koteshwor Taekwondo. #### Discipline Building mental strength and self-control through structured training #### Respect Honoring traditions, instructors, and fellow students #### Perseverance Never giving up in the face of challenges #### Excellence Striving for continuous improvement in all aspects #### Community Supporting each other as a martial arts family #### Achievement Celebrating progress and celebrating success ## OUR JOURNEY ### 2010 Koteshwor Taekwondo established ### 2012 First batch of black belt graduates ### 2015 Affiliated with Nepal Taekwondo Association ### 2017 Expanded to new facility ### 2019 First national championship gold medalist ### 2023 500+ students trained milestone ## Our Affiliated Partners