Taekwondo is a Korean art, while karate is a Japanese art. Taekwondo is an Olympic sport, while Karate is not. Taekwondo uses most of the same hand techniques as karate but emphasizes the kicks more. Taekwondo is well known for its flashy, high, aerial and/or spinning kicks. However, all martial arts have benefits. We believe that it is more important to be comfortable with the academy’s overall goals, the instructor’s teaching skills, and the learning atmosphere than to choose a school based only on the price.

We teach a practical, responsible self defense program. Children learn that martial arts is not about violence but about developing skills they can use safely in a tough situation. Any aggression the child brings in to the program usually disappears with continued training and increased self-esteem. Also, we recite the Student Oath and Ten articles of mental training at the end of every class and discuss their meanings and applications.

1 Be Loyal to your Country.

2 Be Obedient to your parents

3 Be loving to your family

4 Be cooperative with others

5 Be faithful to friends

6 Be respectful to Master

7 Be honest in personal affairs

8 Show concern for others

9 Never attack without reason

10 Finish what your start

Bowing is a way to show respect. It is comparable to a Western handshake, not worship. There is no religion in taekwondo. However, you must bow to your instructors and to other students to show that you respect them. They will also bow to you to show you the same respect.

We train students as young as 4 years old. You are never too old to start taekwondo, as long as you do not have existing joint or back problems. Properly taught, taekwondo does not usually create injuries, but it can exacerbate existing conditions.

Yes, Uniforms build equality and a Team spirit.