PROGRAMS
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP PROGRAM
Our emphasis is on teaching quality martial art classes designed to develop the life skills necessary to help students in all aspects of daily life.
We offer an organized and professional staff with certified black belts focused on providing your child with an encouraging and positive learning environment. Our program develops better overall physical health through classes designed to make the body more flexible, improve respiration, circulation, stamina, strength and overall coordination. We strive to give students a true sense of accomplishment as they are awarded for both excellence in martial arts as well as academic achievement.
A normal day consists of pickup from the schools and a 20-minute free play time at the Dojang. They change into their Uniforms and take Taekwondo class from 4-4:30 pm. Grandmaster Hwang leads the classes. They change again and start their homework. When finished, they play board games and have fun activities until picked up. We do not allow telephones, tablets, or electronic games; however, we do have movie day on Fridays after class.
We pick up at:
- Chain of Lakes*
- Garden Grove*
- Wahneta
- Elbert
- Brigham
- Montessori
- Winter Haven Christian
- and others (subject to change)
*Limousine service. We will add more schools as we increase our fleet of Limo’s.
SUMMER CAMP
SUMMER PROGRAM
Field Trips • Arts & Crafts • Dodgeball • Laser Tag • Balloon toss • Kona Ice • and lots of themed FUN!
Our qualified staff of instructors and counselors will teach your child valuable life skills such as: focus, confidence, teamwork, fitness and to always do their best! Our staff of parents and young adults are experienced, and love working with kids. We offer a low child to counselor ratio, providing the best attention and quality instruction your child deserves. We offer early drop off (7:30am), and late pick up (6pm) at NO EXTRA CHARGE.
Most of our camps experience waiting lists so we encourage you to make your child’s reservation today. Call for questions and details.
LITTLE DRAGONS
DRAGONS
JUNIOR TAEKWONDO
JUNIOR TAEKWONDO
ADULT TAEKWONDO
ADULT TAEKWONDO
JEDI TRAINING
JEDI AND LIGHT SABER TRAINING
What if it were all real?
What if you could train like the Jedi train?
What would that training be like?
Well, that time is here! The curriculum taught at TKO Martial arts and The Force Institute is unique and draws influences from many disciplines to form a system of training exactly like the Jedi would train in. The training starts with both passive and active mindfulness training, continues with body mechanics and movement. Jedi cannot always rely on a saber to resolve conflict so hand to hand combat is also part of the curriculum. Of course, no Jedi training would be complete without training in the weapon of the Jedi.
Come out and join the struggle between good and evil, a struggle that starts within each Jedi as they train. The curriculum is one that is rank structured and allows the student to move from beginner all the way to Master Jedi.
Call for more info or to make an appointment for a complimentary class.
SWORDSMANSHIP
SAMURAI SWORDSMANSHIP
(See Bio under “Meet Us”).
If you can find another school teaching Japanese swordsmanship, you will likely find the other schools focus only on one aspect of sword training whether it be drawing, kata, kenjutsu, cutting, or kendo. Like a wheel with only one spoke things can get very lopsided. At TKO Martial Arts we focus on training in all aspects of swordsmanship; drawing, cutting, kenjutsu, armored combat, empty hand defense against sword, jiujitsu, and other aspects of the samurai arts.
Classes are usually divided into two sections, the first half of each class is focused on the details of sword usage, and the second half is focused on practical usage. The study of the Japanese sword is an exploration of your own soul and the never-ending pursuit if stilling your mind. We also have classes designed for younger students interested in the sword. Call for more information and to set up a time for a complimentary class.
PRIVATE LESSONS
PRIVATE LESSONS
If you prefer a more intimate and personalized approach, Grandmaster Hwang can accommodate private training to achieve any goals you envision. From Introduction to Self-Defense, Physical Fitness, Aerobics, and Character Development; to the Art of Poomsae and training to any Degree of Black Belt. She can teach individually, families, even small groups of friends. She often receives requests from small groups of women who wish to learn simple self-defense techniques to protect themselves. Almost any personal wishes can be addressed through Private Training! With a solid base of fundamentals the student will be well positioned to excel in their limitless personal development and the Art of Taekwondo.
WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE
WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE
Join our TKO Women’s Self-Defense Class and discover the power within you. Boost your confidence, master life-saving techniques, and forge unbreakable bonds with a supportive community of incredible women. Our classes are held every Friday at 7:00 PM, offering an authentic experience in comfortable workout attire and sneakers. Prepare to walk tall and equip yourself with essential self-defense tools, all in a familiar and empowering setting. Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace your inner strength. Enroll today and be part of the TKO Women’s Self-Defense Revolution!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
TKO students must pass a test to earn a higher rank. Promotional testing is an exciting event for us! We typically hold a testing every Three months. Parents and friends are invited to come and watch. No classes are held on testing days. After a successful testing, the student is awarded a new rank and given a rank certificate in class. Black Belts are awarded by Kukkiwon in South Korea.
Orange belt level, and yes, you do. To learn how to defend yourself, it is important to practice against a moving opponent, similar to a real confrontation. Students develop enhanced reflexes, quick judgment, timing, and distancing. Our students begin learning to free spar at Orange belt, about 6 months into their training. It’s better to learn to block, punch, and kick without hurting ourselves before trying the techniques on moving targets. Then we learn how to spar using respect and good control. Sparring is always supervised closely by the instructor, and students are required to wear protective gear.
White – Respect
Yellow – Courage
Orange – Self-Control
Green – Self-Discipline
Purple – Integrity
Blue – Courtesy
Brown – Leadership
Pink – Philanthropy
Red – Teamwork
Deputy 1 -Perseverance
Deputy 2- Concentration
Black – Success
Self defense, Honor, Integrity, Respect, Character, Courtesy, Perseverance, Self-Control, Nutrition, Teamwork, Focus, Concentration, Discipline, Confidence, Self-Control, and knowledge, and more.
Yes Grandmaster Hwang also teaches about Korean history as well as current events and the history of Taekwondo.