Master Johnson started his martial arts career sometime in the late 80’s or early 90’s, depending on who is asked. He obtained 1st Dan black belt in the World Taekwondo Federation in 1993 achieving 4th Dan in 2009. While taking a four-year break from Taekwondo he successfully obtained 1st Dan in the International Hapkido Federation. In that time he has taught Taekwondo commercially as well as at Trent and Fleming College. Being a big believer in the value of cross training he has also trained in Shotokan and Chito Ryu Karate, Kickboxing, Kung Fu, Muay Thai and Iaido for varying amounts of time.

Doug holds Can-Fit-Pro qualifications as a fitness instructor, personal trainer and nutrition and wellness specialist as well as Resist-A-Ball C.O.R.E level 1. He holds Fitness Kickboxing and MMA Fitness-Conditioning specialist level 1 with Fitness Kickboxing Canada Inc. He is a provincial 3rd Class Referee and certified in Standard First Aid and ‘C’ Level CPR with the Canadian Red Cross.

Doug trains at the Elite Martial Arts Centre in Cobourg or the Jiyu Shin Karate Dojo in Peterborough on any Saturday there is no football on TV

Assistant Instructors

Master Johnson has had the distinct pleasure to have a number of outstanding practitioners assisting him the last several years at Trent Taekwondo. Both black and colour belt students have contributed their knowledge; ability and passion to making the Trent Taekwondo experience the success if has become.

All students must complete a set number of hours instructing to qualify for Dan testing and as such have contributed greatly to making Trent/Fleming/PSWC Taekwondo the success it has become. All have offered their enthusiasm and experience to the club and have put up with Doug’s sometimes off beat approach to instruction.