About Us

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Welcome to Alpha and Omega Martial Arts, where the profound benefits of Taekwondo awaits you. Engaging in martial arts is a transformative journey that develops both the mind and the body.

Since 2012, we strive to provide the best martial arts instruction and customer service possible. Our mission and goals have always been to develop a strong foundation in martial arts for our students. We encourage our students to pursue excellence through personal achievement and aim to empower them to become confident leaders through positive examples.

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​Whether you are seeking physical fitness, enhanced discipline, improved self-confidence, or a way to relieve stress, our school offers an all-inclusive approach to personal growth.

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We provide a supportive environment where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can discover the advantages of martial arts, empowering them to become the best versions of themselves. Join us on this remarkable path and unlock the potential within you.

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, our Taekwondo school is here to empower your journey.

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Visit our FAQ page here.

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Meet the Team

  • A man with dark hair, a goatee, and a mustache wearing a red martial arts uniform with patches, standing against a plain gray wall, smiling at the camera.

    Jose Pascaran

    Owner and Master Instructor

    Jose Pascaran is a lifelong practitioner of the martial arts. He is currently a 4th Dan in Taekwondo and a 3rd Dan Kukkiwon after 32 years of training. He established Alpha & Omega Martial Arts in 2012. In addition, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Kinesiology from University of Maryland, College Park.

  • A woman smiling, wearing a black sports jacket with red accents and 'Ms. Maris' embroidered on it, standing against a plain beige wall.

    Maris Rowe

    3rd Dan in Taekwondo

  • Young man with short black hair wearing a black sports jacket with red accents and a zipper, standing in front of closed window blinds.

    Anthony Sumale

    1st Dan in Taekwondo

  • A boy wearing a white martial arts uniform and a black belt standing inside a martial arts training facility.

    Ryan Sumale

    1st Dan in Taekwondo

  • A man in a white martial arts uniform with black trim and a black belt standing indoors against a background of a yellow and blue wall.

    Paul Shields

    Bo Dan in Taekwondo

  • A young man with dreadlocks wearing a black martial arts uniform and a medal around his neck, standing against a plain light-colored wall.

    Jhalil Scott

    Bo Dan in Taekwondo

  • A woman with curly dark hair and medium skin tone smiling, wearing a black sports jacket with red accents and the text 'Ms. Aaliyah' embroidered on it, standing against a plain off-white wall.

    Aaliyah Minwah

    Bo Dan in Taekwondo

Want to meet our instructors or tour the school? Reach out and we’ll welcome you in.