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Our instructors have many years of classroom experience and are nationally certified by the American Taekwondo Foundation.

We offer programs for all ages, abilities, schedules and intensities.

Look around our site, stop by our school, talk to our instructors - you are sure to find a program that is right for you or your family.

Martial Arts for Kids

Self-Confidence -- Kids of all ages can progress at their own pace and are not compared to others.

Self-Defense -- Children learn to think instead of panic in serious situations, as well as how to react to threats from other kids and adults.

Every Child Wins -- All children are encouraged to reach their own potential by participating rather than competing with other kids.

Coordination -- Taekwondo trains the entire body, developing coordination, balance, agility, and poise often neglected in many other sports.

Academics --Developing the mind is a very important part of taekwondo, and students are recognized for their academic achievement at award ceremonies.

Home Achievements -- Our goal is to help you create a positive independence in your child that will teach them to produce at home. We recognize these efforts at award ceremonies all the way from making their bed and cleaning their room to personal goals the parents have chosen for their children.

Fun --Taekwondo is dynamic and challenging for all children.

At Chung's Academy we strive to live by the Tenets of Taekwondo and to recognize those students who make exceptional progress in their lives and sport.

Martial Arts for Women

Many women are not comfortable with the thought of becoming involved in the martial arts. This initial nervousness or fear is due to many misconceptions about the martial arts or because they simply may not be aware of how much fun and how rewarding it can be. There are many reasons for women to practice martial arts, but from our experience, our female students gave the following reasons for getting started!

Self-Defense - Not being in control of an uncomfortable situation is the number one reason most women initially come to us when they consider martial arts. Walking to a car late at night after work, riding a bicycle alone in an unfamiliar neighborhood, or even hearing of a bad experience a friend has had are all reasons for women to want to be able to defend themselves and to have self-confidence in these situations.

Fitness - Most women can only do so many aerobic classes or run so many solo miles before they start dreaming of something more enjoyable and exciting to do to stay in shape. The martial arts is a great way to stay in shape and doesn't become boring or routine because as you get better and learn more, there are always more challenges ahead to keep you inspired and coming back to school.

Lifestyle - Many women have read articles or books about the martial arts, have seen TV documentaries, or have friends in the martial arts and have joined because of the positive benefits that the martial arts are reported to have on people's lives. Some examples of these benefits are improved concentration, reduced stress, improved self-confidence, and a positive mental attitude.

Female Instructors - While many of our instructors are male, we also feature women who are fully certified instructors who can teach and relate to needs and goals encountered by our female students.

Family Matters - Many of our female students are mothers of other students; while watching and helping their children, they have found that taekwondo is good, happy, healthy family excercise!

There are many reasons for adult men to become involved in the martial arts. Through the years, however, we have found that the majority of our male adult students have gotten started for one of the following reasons:

Self-Defense - The ability to take care of oneself in any potentially dangerous or uncomfortable situation is one reason many adult men join, even though most of our adults seldom if ever, get into a fighting situation. They often find themselves, however, in an uncomfortable situation, such as walking to their car late at night, or escorting their wife or girlfriend in a less than secure neighborhood. It is at times like this that martial arts training greatly enhances your self-confidence because of the ability to really take care of yourself or someone you care for when the time arises.

Fitness - Our society currently puts a great deal of emphasis on staying in shape and looking good. Many men find that the traditional ways of working out, such as weights or running, are boring and hard to stay committed to. The martial arts offers an exciting way to stay fit that doesn't get boring or routine.

Lifestyle - Many men have read articles or books about the martial arts, have seen TV documentaries, or have friends in the martial arts and have joined because of the positive benefits that the martial arts are reported to have on people's lives. Some examples of these benefits are improved concentration, reduced stress, improved self-confidence, and a positive mental attitude.

Comradeship - Working out with friends who are working towards the same goals is a rewarding way to break the routine of work and home in a positive and fulfilling way.

An Unfulfilled Dream - Many of the men in our program have dreamed about trying the martial arts since they were children but never had the time or money to make the commitment. The martial arts have always been known as one of the world's oldest and most recognized activities that everyone can do, regardless of age or physical ability.