Sparring is as real as it gets. It’s that simple. Sparring requires you to use every one of your attributes – forcing you to sharpen your skills and practice things like the controlling distance, timing, speed, agility and focus as well as cardiovascular and muscle endurance to name just a few.

How common is it for a college applicant to list “black belt” as an achievement?

We see numerous college applicants list “black belt” as an achievement. However, what sets one applicant apart from the others is the level of detail they provide regarding their achievement.

Lots of students brought their friends for this fun event. They were teaching their buddies how to get out of arm grabs and jacket/t-shirt grabs and also taught them to break boards. Classes were full and fun.

Almost 50 ladies and moms with daughters from Southlake and surrounding communities participated in our free self-defense seminar that focused on empowering them with safety tips and simple and effective striking techniques.

Many of our Instructors and students participated in the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenges to raise awareness about the Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Miss Sarah Chiang, our 3rd Degree Decided Black Belt and a Level 1 Instructor, was taking summer courses at the Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

Miss Talia Flores recently earned her 1st Degree Senior Black Belt. Miss Flores started training with us, here in Southlake, on February 19, 2010. Currently enrolled in our Teen martial arts program, she is on her way to become a certified Level 1 Instructor by the end of summer.

Studies show that 64%-80% of professional dancers need to stop performing for extended periods due to Overuse Syndrome (OS). Although ballet and Tae Kwon Do seem to have similarities in muscle lengthening, the Tae Kwon Do injury rate is significantly lower.

Martial arts training can lead to a number of benefits for children, including a boost in confidence and self-esteem. Developing these traits proves valuable in teaching kids to take non-violent approaches to confronting bullies.