Let’s be honest — nothing in the travel world is less serious than Trip Kwon Do Travel Academy concept.
It’s our playful mashup. A bit of wordplay. A wink at martial arts. But behind the name? Something we believe is deeply needed in travel today.

We didn’t choose Trip Kwon Do just because it sounds cool (although it does). It holds something true: a belief that real travel isn’t about collecting countries, chasing attention, or conquering “bucket lists.”

There’s an old saying — that a samurai has no goal, only a path. That’s exactly how we see meaningful travel. Destinations may change. Plans may shift. But the way you move through the world? That’s what shapes you.

In Trip Kwon Do Travel Academy, we talk about how you travel — not just where. Because if you’re only going for the photo, you might as well stay home and Photoshop yourself in. A picture without effort, emotion, or story behind it isn’t a memory — it’s a prop. The path is where the real value lies. That’s where travel stops being movement — and becomes transformation.

So What Is Trip Kwon Do?

It’s not a martial art.
It’s not a serious system.
But it is a framework — and a philosophy — that helps us rethink what good travel looks like.

It is about learning to travel more often, more freely, and more deeply — and to give something back to the places and communities that host us. Travel shouldn’t just be consumption. It should be connection, curiosity, and care.

And just like in martial arts, the idea isn’t just to learn tricks or tactics — it’s about gaining discipline, perspective, and respect. Not just for yourself, but for the people and places along the way.

Our (Not-So-Serious) Belt Ranking System

We created our own belt system to guide you through the journey — from curious beginner to conscious traveler. No one’s handing out certifications here. You judge yourself. You track your progress.

Here’s how it works:

🥋 White Belt — Understand why to travel. Not for Instagram, but for real.

🥋🟡 Yellow Stripe (on white belt) — Learn how to overcome travel troubles (and fear of them).

🟡 Yellow Belt — Master the basics of finding cheap flights.

🟡 🟢 Green Stripe (on yellow belt) — Learn how to properly prepare for a trip.

🟢 Green Belt  — Understand the foundations of safe travel.

🟢 🔵 Blue Stripe (on on green belt)— Learn how to budget travel well and get more with less.

🔵 Blue belt — Learn how to pack like a minimalist (and not overthink it).

🔵 🔴 Red Stripe (on blue belt)— Start using travel apps to enhance your experience.

🔴 Red Belt — Learn how to take care of your wellness while on the road.

⚫️ Black Belt — Embrace and practice sustainable travel. Not just in theory, but in action.

How Do You Earn a Belt?

Right now, it’s simple: you read our guides, you reflect, and you try things out.
If something shifts — in how you plan, how you move, or how you think — congrats. The belt is yours.

We’ll eventually build a fun way to track progress (maybe even quizzes), but for now, we’re keeping it humble.

Why We Made This

Trip Kwon Do (aka Travel-Jitsy) isn’t a marketing stunt or another polished influencer brand. It’s our way of cutting through the noise — a framework for those who believe travel should be honest, intentional, and skillful. We’re here to challenge the shallow, commercial version of travel pushed by algorithm-chasing content, and reconnect with what it really means to explore.

If you’re tired of fake recommendations and curated perfection, and ready to build real travel skills, the Trip Kwon Do Travel Academy is yours to join — free, open, and made for curious, conscious travelers who want more than just pretty pictures.

A Quick Note to Real Martial Artists

We say this with full respect: Trip-Kwon-Do is all fun and no fight. But the values we admire in martial arts — humility, discipline, and awareness — are the same ones we believe belong in great travel, too. Especially sustainable travel — the kind that leaves places better than we found them.

So, to all black belts of real martial arts: we mean no offense by handing out symbolic ones here. This is our way of recognizing travelers who genuinely care.

Love, peace, and presence —
The Guides & Stories Team