As it is literally translated from the Korean, Tae means “to kick” or “works with low body”, Kwon means “fist” or “works with upper body”, and Do means “discipline”, “the way”, or “the art”, taken together physically Taekwondo means “the art of kicking and punching” and spiritually Taekwondo means “discipline of myself with community”
The most common translation used breaks down the work to the following definitions; Hap = harmony, coordination, joining, Ki = internal energy, spirit, strength, power, Do = the way, the art, Thus, Hapkido is most commonly translated as “ the art of coordinated energy”
Simply, Taekwondo is open space combat and Hapkido is close combat. Taekwondo has less contact while training, can start as young as 4 years old and up to any age. Hapkido can start at 14 years old and up to any age. Taekwondo is considered modern martial arts. The beginning of Taekwondo training has easier techniques, such as letting the fist out or lifting the foot. Hapkido has many techniques that are joint attack. It is a more wild technique and is typically not suited for younger children.
Taekwondo is originally from Korea, Martial Arts United has training by Master Lee who raised and trained Taekwondo (still though, his training experience in USA, since 2002), and Master Lee graduated Yong-In University where most famous and he studied Taekwondo in major, Which is more traditionally, more originally teaching Taekwondo.
Yes. Martial Arts United offers Birthday Parties. Call for more information and to schedule you next party.
Martial Arts United runs mostly All-Belts classes; we build social skills and focus on building leadership. In the class, low belts learn from high belts, high belt student are looking-out for low belt students and demonstrating Taekwondo courtesy, skills, harmony and cooperation. The second largest class will be the Family class, this class is focusing on happy family. Individual family members, while practicing together as a group, will also look out for each other in the class knowing that they have the same common goals (Taekwondo). Martial Arts United also offers Taekwondo and Hapkido adult-only classes. Each class offers more detail about one’s art. Classes are 45 minutes.
Yes we do. Current special: $49 for one month plus free uniform.
The instructor needs to know about such behavior immediately. Whether it happens on the playground with classmates or at home with siblings, this should be addressed immediately and can only be done with your help. In some cases, teachers will report such behavior directly to us. It is important to remember that Tae Kwon Do is for self-defense only, not malicious attacks or horseplay; someone could get hurt. If we find out that this was the case and not in self-defense the student will no longer be allowed to train. We will examine all of the circumstances before making a final decision.
The most important thing students, as well as parents, can do to ensure the best possible training available is to trust the instructors with the training for you and/or you child. The instructors work very hard to develop the best training programs they can with every step taken, every method used for a reason. Your confidence and support guarantees that you will get the most from your Taekwondo training.
Parents are always welcome to stay during their children’s class as long as they are neither disruptive nor distracting. Most children and beginners have very short attention spans and are easily distracted. We, as instructors want the students and parents to be comfortable with class, and can do our best job when we have the undivided and complete attention of the students, but if the child is continuously running to his/her parent, this could be a problem. A benefit for the children to having their parent watch is that the parents can help their children at home. By watching the parents can pick up things a child might have missed, and the parents can write the techniques down for their children.
As with anything, the more you practice the better you will be. As a beginning student it is not important to remember everything and expect perfection. If you can only remember how to do techniques, such as a kick, block, strike or stance and not a sequence or series of moves, then only practice the techniques you can, even this will make your ability better.
No limit on classes, no per class charge, great price! I attend 4-6 days a week, two hours at a time. Dojang is clean and organized. Master Lee teaches every class. Leadership, respect, accountability are all major aspects of his teachings.
Come and kick it with Master Lee and his strikingly awesome team of instructors at Martial Arts United. As a mother of three young daughters, I was initially interested in enrolling my girls for the sole purpose of them learning self-defense skills. To my absolute shock and delight, I soon discovered that martial arts involves so much more than just physical skills. The life lessons that Master Lee promotes through his system emphasize not only the physical, but also the mental and spiritual aspects of martial arts. My four-year-old daughter has been taught discipline, integrity, self-respect, and respect for others. She has absorbed so many wonderful habits from attending classes at Martial Arts United, and as a parent I am so incredibly proud-- and wish that I could take the credit for it, but it's all thanks to Master Lee. He is a natural with children, and a patient instructor that wants the best for every single one of his pupils. Please consider becoming a member of the Martial Arts United Family, I guarantee you will not be disappointed in the results you receive from this priceless investment in you child's future by developing them into a well-rounded, and genuinely good, human being.
Our three girls absolutely enjoy coming to Martial Arts United. Taekwondo under the guidance of Master Lee has been a very positive experience for our family. It taught my girls respect, focus, discipline and leadership. Master Lee gives personal attention to each and every child. He has been such a great influence!
