Interview with Instructor Rila Chartier

Ms. Rila Chartier is a 2nd dan Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido and Jun Chong black belt since 2004. She has been teaching with Master Chong since 2006, working with the Little Tigers and children's classes.Her Background:
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ms. Rila Chartier started Tae Kwon Do in an afterschool program while in elementary school at the age of 5. Once she decided she loved the sport and wanted to take it more seriously, she moved to Jun Chong Tae Kwon Do in Santa Monica and achieved her black belt at 11 and her 2nd dan 2 years later. She has competed in over 8 tournaments including 1 in Korea, and has won many gold medals including representing Jun Chong Tae Kwon Do, Santa Monica in Women’s Team Sparring.

Her Teaching Philosophy:
“My philosophy of teaching is to make people learn as much as possible but while having fun.”

What to Expect in Her Classes:
“Students can expect a fun but firm class in which they will get exercise and information.”