NEXTGEN TKD
Coach Joshua Liu — Founder & Head Coach, NEXTGEN Taekwondo
Coach Joshua Liu is a professional Taekwondo athlete and U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) veteran with 20 years in the art. He began under Master Dennis Kim at USTigers Taekwondo in Virginia, trained in Korea, and rose to the world stage as a two-time World Championship medalist, an 8x Team USA member, and a former top-5 world-ranked competitor. His military training shaped an unshakable commitment to respect, discipline, and high standards—the same qualities he brings to every class.
At NEXTGEN, Coach Joshua turns elite experience into clear, safe, effective coaching for all ages. Beginners learn strong basics and confidence. Teens and adults build real skill and fitness with smart progressions and steady feedback. For serious competitors, he leads the NextGen Sparring Team as a true Olympic pathway, setting firm expectations for effort, attendance, attitude, and leadership. The result is a culture that is positive, accountable, and focused on real growth.
“I will meet you where you are and help you reach where you want to go. I ask for respect, discipline, and hard work. My job is to elevate you to your highest level, on the mat and in life.”
Little Dragons (ages 4–8)
Foundational classes that build focus, manners, balance, and beginner Taekwondo skills in a fun, safe setting. Short, high-energy rounds with a simple stripe-and-belt system.
NextGen Sparring Team — Olympic Pathway (selective)
We envision a world where martial arts unites families, instills values, and builds strong, healthy communities through the practice of taekwondo.
Strength & Conditioning Sessions
Standalone sessions for power, speed, mobility, and injury-resistant hips, knees, and ankles—built for Taekwondo demands.
Junior Dragons (ages 8–15)
Skill-based training with clear progressions in kicks, footwork, forms, safe contact, and self-defense. Positive, disciplined culture with goal setting and regular feedback.
After-School Program
Weekday pickup window, homework block, structured class, and character coaching. Designed to support families and CONFIDENCE, RESPECT, FITNESS, FOCUS.
Teens & Adults (16+)
Technical kicking, practical self-defense, pads and partner drills, mobility, and conditioning. Train smart at any level—beginner to advanced.
Private Lessons
One-on-one or small-group coaching customized to your goals—technical cleanup, game plans, testing prep, or targeted strength and mobility.
Commitment to Excellence
NextGen Sparring Team
The NextGen Sparring Team is our highest level of competition and a clear pathway toward national, international, and—for the most dedicated—Olympic opportunity. We train hard and hold athletes to firm expectations for effort, attendance, attitude, and leadership. The standard is excellence, on and off the mat.
Coached by Josh Liu—Team USA, U.S. Army WCAP, 2× world medals, former top-5 in the world—this program uses proven, high-performance methods and accountability to guide serious athletes. Entry is selective. If you’re ready to meet the standard and represent NextGen with discipline and class, apply for a team evaluation.
