Forest Hill Taekwondo offers programming for students to build and foster their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Our instructors and staff are constantly working on ways to improve and build upon our community relationships. Through school partnerships and after school classes, Forest Hill Taekwondo strives to provide a safe and inclusive space for our families, students, and community. We are proud of our work, and excited to continue serving the Forest Hill community.

Meet the Team

  • Masoumeh

    HEAD COACH

    Former head coach of the Iran National Team. Masoumeh holds a 5th degree black belt from the World Taekwondo Federation. Masoumeh has 3 World Championships and 2 Asian Championships. In 2022, Masoumeh was awarded the best coach at the World Cadet Championships in Bulgaria, by Dr. Chungwon Choue, President of the World Taekwondo Federation.

  • Michelle

    STUDIO MANAGER | SR.INSTRUCTOR

    Michelle has been practicing and training in Taekwondo for over twelve years and currently holds a 4th degree black belt with the World Taekwondo Federation. She competed in Korea in 2011 at the Chuncheon Open.

    Michelle has travelled to Rift Valley, Kenya to facilitate the opening of a Taekwondo school for the local community. Her skills and experience was put to great use as she guided and taught Taekwondo to students of all ages. 

    Michelle’s educational background contains a multitude of knowledge in early childhood education as an RECE. She holds a diploma in Early Childhood Education, an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies, and a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Education. Michelle is a registered member with the Ontario College of Teachers.

  • Arshan

    INSTRUCTOR

    Arshan has over 8 years of experience teaching Taekwondo and holds a third degree black belt in Taekwondo. Instructor Arshan is a former member of the Iranian junior National Poomsae and Sparring teams.

    Arshan holds a Masters of Professional Kinesiology, and is CPR level C certified.

  • Piotr

    INSTRUCTOR | SECOND DEGREE BLACKBELT

  • Hannah

    INSTRUCTOR | THIRD DEGREE BLACKBELT

  • James

    INSTRUCTOR | FIRST DEGREE BLACKBELT

  • Damian

    JR INSTRUCTOR

  • Emily

    AFTER-SCHOOL CARE COORDINATOR

  • Simon

    INSTRUCTOR | FIRST DEGREE BLACKBELT