In 1968, Korean General Hong Hi Choi (the man responsible for originally standardizing Taekwondo in 1955) met with then Master Haeng Ung Lee (now Eternal Grand Master), who at the time was teaching Taekwondo-Japanese mixed martial arts to his organization of followers. General Choi quickly taught Eternal Grand Master Lee the first 16 Cheon-jee forms of Taekwondo in only 4 days and three nights (this system of forms was the first set of forms developed under the new Taekwondo of Korea).

From this first meeting almost half a century ago, the stage was set for the founding of The American Taekwondo Association (ATA) in 1969 in Omaha, Nebraska by Eternal Grand Master Lee.

Mr. Storniolo has many years of experience through training, tournaments and teaching. He began his Taekwondo career about 20 years ago training under Mr. Cescolini. In October of 2002 Mr. and Mrs. Storniolo opened their school here in La Mesa to instruct and educate their knowledge of Taekwondo and to help train our next generation in the world of martial arts. With keeping focus on technique and discipline Mr. and Mrs. Storniolo have also created a friendly and family oriented environment that helps in the development of both the children and adults. Come on down and take a look for yourself.