In the early 1970's, founders Art Monroe, Craig Kollars, and Bert Kollars decided to pursue their passion for the martial arts as a business opportunity. Because of the bleak economic outlook in the Midwestern markets they decided that the population growth of the southern states represented the strongest opportunity for success. Each founder starter his own school with a location in New Orleans, LA, Birmingham, AL, and Pensacola, FL. In 1983 the International Taekwondo Alliance was formed to provide curriculum and operational support that would help progress the industry. The International Taekwondo Alliance developed a unique system that created a balanced approach between eastern and western philosophies of training. The curriculum and systems of operation created by the International Taekwondo Alliance enabled many individuals to begin to deliver a quality program to their own community. The International Taekwondo Alliance continued to grow and expand throughout the 90's and into the new millennium. As the number of academies grew so did the tools, services, and support offered to organizational members. It was in 1986 that Senior Master Marv Conway first established Beaumont Taekwondo & Jiu-Jitsu. Area locations have continued to grow and flourish under the leadership of Master David Howells. All four locations Beaumont, Orange and Vidor Taekwondo & Jiu-Jitsu are all independently owned & operated by Master David Howells. They are proud to be members of Tiger Rock Martial Arts International.