about us

Our Mission Statement

To give individuals the tools they need to defend themselves, create the lives they want, and become leaders in their community. As each individual commits to their personal development, they will gain the ability to unify their mind, body and spirit into a powerful Black Belt who will create their world through vision, achieving goals, service, and seeking greatness in every aspect of their life.

Meet Our Instructors

Master Instructor Bu Kwajanim Taralyn Sorenson

BKJN Taralyn is a 4th Degree Master Instructor with a degree in Psychology and national certification in Refereeing and Coaching. She started Taekwondo with her two oldest children and fell in love when she saw how it was impacting their lives.  Always a confident and athletic individual, she was amazed at how Taekwondo increased her confidence, discipline, focus, and fitness. As a long time athlete, she values how the martial arts combine mind, body, and spirit to create strong individuals. BKJN Taralyn had worked with at-risk teens for 15 years in various positions, including youth services and rape recovery, and recognized the value that martial arts could have on such fragile souls. With a strong desire to influence children and give them the tools to succeed before they were faced with such challenges, she opened Competive Taekwondo Club (now Beyond Sports) with her friend and mentor Master James Bartholomew in 2002. She has been working with Children, Teens, and Adults ever since, teaching them how to have the confidence to stand up for themselves and create their own futures. In addition to her work at BST, she teaches self defense regularly at several high schools, junior highs, and elementary schools with the hope of instilling strength in the youth of her community. She has four children, one granddaughter, and a wonderful husband who supports her work. She is very blessed.

Program Director Sabunim Whitnee Page

SBN Whitnee started Taekwondo over 10 years ago and loves it still. She is a third degree Black Belt and is working towards her Masters. She was a 2002 national champion and ran the Cedar City Extension of CTC (now Beyond Sports) at SUU for three years. She graduated from SUU in 2007 with a degree in English and Accounting. Her husband is still in school, though they hope he will be done soon. Recently a mother, her young daughter spends her days at BST and has been adopted as the studio mascot. 

Instructor Sabunim Ron Eyre

SBN Ron Eyre was introduced to the martial arts in 1978 at the age of 16. He reached the rank of red belt in an ITF association before he left for an LDS Mission to San Jose, California. He attended Brigham Young University, and graduated from the program of Manufacturing Engineering. While there he attended several martial arts clubs. After graduation, he took a 15 year hiatus from the martial arts while he and his wife Julianne focused on raising their family of 5 children. In 2003, he joined CTC (now Beyond Sports) and was excited to earn his black belt at last, in the summer of 2004. He earned his second degree the following year, and his third degree in March of 2009. SBN Ron particularly enjoys self defense, forms, and breaking things. He is an exemplary martial artist and instructor.

Instructor Sabunim Hailee Sorenson

SBN Hailee Sorenson was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She is a 3rd degree Black Belt and has been doing Taekwondo for 10 years, starting at CTC in 2002. She has been apart of the Beyond Sports Leadership Team for 4 years. She has been the chairman for the last year and a half. SBN Hailee started teaching Taekwondo when she was 15, and she has come to love teaching her amazing students. She is currently a junior at Timpanogos High School. Although Taekwondo is a huge part of her life, she also enjoys drawing, cooking, and acting with the SCERA's highest youth theatre group, Acting Up!

Instructor Bu Sabunim Valerie Mechling

BSBN Valerie Mechling began her study of the martial arts with CTC (now Beyond Sports) in 2003. After receiving her Bachelor's degree from Southern Utah University, Valerie came back up north and started working toward her 2nd degree black belt, which she earned in January 2010. In addition to Taekwondo, she also enjoys writing, music, theatre, and travel. BSBN Valerie loves all the facets of Taekwondo, and particularly enjoys sharing her love of the martial arts with her students at Beyond Sports.

Instructor Bu Sabunim Holly Wise

BSBN Holly started at CTC (now Beyond Sports) the summer of 2004. She tested for her first degree in 2006, and she earned her second degree in 2008. BSBN Holly fought at Nationals in 2007. She loves martial arts and her amazing students.  She particularly enjoys breaking and self defense. She recently graduated from Timpanogos High School. Apart from Taekwondo she has loved singing in choir and dancing on the Timpanogos ballroom team.

Instructor Bu Sabunim Mark Duros

BSBN Mark Duros started Taekwondo in 2002, and worked hard toward his Black Belt, which he earned in 2006. He earned his second degree in 2008, and started teaching soon afterward. BSBN Mark really loves learning to use weapons, such as knife and gun defense learned as a Black Belt. He has been part of the Leadership Team since the beginning, and he likes the red Leadership uniforms. BSBN Mark also enjoys biking, swimming, skiing, shooting, driving, and hockey. He is a great asset to the teaching staff at Beyond Sports Taekwondo.

Instructor Bu Sabunim Jacob Duros

BSBN Jacob Duros joined CTC (now Beyond Sports) in 2002 when he was 9 years old. He earned his first degree Black Belt in 2006 and his second degree in 2008. He has been apart of the Beyond Sports Leadership Team since it was founded. He enjoys his Taekwondo forms, and learning new methods of self defense. Outside the studio, BSBN Jacob loves skiing, music and travel. His enthusiasm for life is infectious throughout the studio.

Instructor Kiyosonim Cole Estrada

KSN Cole Estrada started Taekwondo in 2007. He is currently a student at UVU working toward his Bachelor's degree. When not otherwise occupied at the studio, KSN Cole enjoys photography, camping, hiking, and sleeping. He is a proud Eagle Scout. KSN Cole is an avid learner, and his thirst for new knowledge and skills is an incredible boon to his students. He is excited to join the teaching staff after earning his 1st degree black belt in January 2010.