Quest Martial Arts

At Quest we provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for people of all ages and levels of ability. Taekwon-do is an excellent way to get into shape, learn focus and self control and most of all, have a fun time doing it. We have friendly, experienced instructors that can offer one on one instruction when necessary and will help you achieve things... you never thought possible. Join us on your Quest to be the Best you can be! Menelik Kahil was born in Ethiopia in 1962. He loved being outdoors and was always very physically active. He started following exercises that he heard on radio programs. In 1973, with the help of a work friend of his mothers, he was introduced to Taekwondo and never looked back. He practiced Taekwondo whenever he had the chance. In 1977, Menelik was tested for his first Black Belt. Master Meneliks first instructor was 5th Degree Black Belt Master Robert Walson, a U.S. Marine posted in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Revolution began soon after that and King Hail Selasie was overthrown by the military. The Americans were given 48 hours to leave the country. Due to the efforts of Master Walson, General Choi sent another instructor to Ethiopia, 6th Degree Black Belt Master Lee Chon Hi. Shortly after that, the ruling military party banned Taekwondo. This did not deter the young and headstrong Menelik, and he continued to teach regardless. He was arrested for this crime three times: the first time he was released with a warning, the second he was arrested for 3 months and the third time for six months. In an effort to break this cycle and with the help of a friend from Taekwondo, Menelik was hired as a driver abroad. Everywhere he went, he would seek out a Taekwondo dojang so that he could continue to train. He eventually ended up in Canada, and in 1988 he took up teaching Taekwondo for Grand Master Jong Park Soo, one of the pioneers of Taekwondo. After receiving his 5th Degree Black Belt, Menelik started his own club and continued practicing and teaching. Menelik met up with Master Hiron John, then a ...Read More