Master Larson has been teaching Taekwondo and developing leaders in the Puyallup area for over 7 years and been training since 2001. Master Larson is a well accomplished Taekwondo competitor at not only the state and national level, but on the world level as well. He is one of the youngest Master Instructors Grandmaster Na has ever produced.
Master Larson takes great pride in bringing out the best in his students, young and old. Since he began teaching, Master Larson has had a hand indeveloping nearly 100 Black Belt Leaders. Master Larson says, “Leadership is the key to maximizing and utilizing the abilities everyone already has.” Not only is Master Larson a masterful technician, he continues to teach with endless amounts of energy and unparalleled passion, he is one of the best.
Certifications and Rankings
- ITMA 4th Dan Black Belt TKD
- Hae Yong Kwan 3rd Dan Black Belt TKD
- ITMA Chief Instructor Certification
- Former CDT non-deadly self defense certification
- Four Stripe Blue Blue belt in Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu under Professor Marcelo Alonso
- CrossFit Level One Certification
Taekwondo Awards
- 2003 Reno Open Bronze Medalist
- 2004 WA State Gold and Silver medalist
- 2004 USTW Nationals Gold and Bronze Medalist
- 2004 Governors Cup Gold and Silver Medalist
- 2004 California State Double Gold
- 2004 Hwrang Festival World Championship Double Bronze
- 2005 Governors Cup Gold and Silver Medalist
- 2005 World Martial Arts Championship Triple Silver
- 2006 Han Woo Ri Festival Gold Medalist
- 2010 All-Star TKD Championship Double Gold and Forms Grandchampion
Jiu Jitsu Awards
- 2007 Sept. Revolution, No-Gi, Gold Medal
- 2007 Dec. Revolution, Gi, Silver Medal
- 2008 Mar. Submission League Gold Medal
- 2008 Jun. Submission League Championship Silver Medal
Master Larson is a undefeated (5-0) amature Mixed Martial Artist as well as Seven Feathers Casino 145lb MMA Title holder, as well as undefeated in American Kickboxing.
- Erick Larson defeats Josh West :42 sec in the first round by arm-bar
- Erick Larson defeats Bobby McIntire :46 sec in the first round by kimura
- Erick Larson defeats Jake Fletcher 1:31 sec in the first round by kimura
- Erick Larson defeats Demont Johnson :18 sec in the fist round by KO
- Erick Larson defeats Will Montgomery :56 sec in the first round by arm-bar for 145lb Title
