Martial Arts in Colorado Springs Taekwondo has been called the ultimate self -defense martial art, promoting the improved formation of one's character while teaching the importance of both physical and mental conditioning. By building up self-confidence, self-respect and self-discipline in the friendly yet competitive atmosphere of this amazing art form, students train, aspire and persevere together, pushing each other to reach their full potential.
Learn and Train with 2000 US Olympic Team member
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President's Day Taekwondo Camp
February 15th
The kids are out of school for observance of Presidents Day. Great opportunity for them to practice Taekwondo and play games all day with Master Kunkel and Mr. Aaron.
Discover More Champion Traits in You!
Taekwondo and Leadership Training:
Students at The Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo (or ALL TKD) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, are required to show competency in several areas in order to advance to the next belt. These areas include Leadership, Korean Terminology, Community Service, Core Curriculum and Weapons.
ALL TKD Instruction:
Instructors at ALL TKD are committed to providing a thorough understanding of the core curriculum so that students not only learn how to kick and punch, but how and when to use the techniques. Areas of instruction include:
- Traditional Korean taekwondo
- Real World Self Defense
- Weapons Training at certain belt levels
- Olympic style Sparring
- Leadership Training
- Comprehensive Child Safety Program
All of our instructors are first and second degree black belts who have chosen to take advantage of the advanced leadership and instructor training offered at ALL TKD. They are passionate about our mission statement: Provide quality martial arts instruction, Empower students with valuable life skills, Develop strong leaders and Champions in the home, schools, community, and in life and Contribute to a more safe and peaceful society.
Leadership Training:
The Academy of Life & Leadership Taekwondo offers a leadership and empowerment program using Taekwondo as the tool to facilitate and master the skills students need to become the next leaders and champions in our community. At ALL TKD, we feel that every one of our students should have the chance to learn how to lead confidently and we've built that value into our core curriculum. Leadership cards are provided and must be filled out completely before the student can advance to the next belt level.
The Merging of two Cultures:
Martial arts training in Colorado Springs under the leadership of Olympian Barb Kunkel doesn't focus solely on physical fitness. A goal of family taekwondo is to instill a positive and respectful attitude in those attending while demonstrating and teaching the respect, honor and integrity of the Korean culture. To accomplish this goal, students have fun learning to speak, and to eventually read and write the Korean language. Because of the uniqueness and differences between the Korean and American cultures, Master Kunkel's desire is to merge the two together, allowing students to absorb the respect of the Korean culture and effectively incorporate it into the American lifestyle.
Women in Martial Arts:
The Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo is dedicated to the advancement of women in martial arts. To that end, ALL TKD offers an outreach program to women in the community in the form of a free women's self defense class. In addition, ALL TKD is the headquarters of an annual taekwondo program called Female Athletes International (FAI). FAI offers a week long camp that allows female athletes and coaches from all over the world to join together and train under National and Olympic coaches. Master Kunkel, Head Coach and one of the founders for FAI, celebrates FAI's 10th anniversary in the summer of 2010.
ALL TKD and You:
So why should you choose ALL TKD for you and your family? It could be strength and flexibility training, real world self defense, or the acquiring of leadership and focus skills. There are many exciting and motivational reasons. However, once you walk through the door and talk to other students, you will realize that you've come to the right place. Joining our taekwondo family brings you a gift that extends beyond training and education and into camaraderie. Teen nights, family nights, kids nights, and many other activities draw our students and staff together to form a cohesive unit. Students get involved and genuinely care about each other and their success. So come in today for a free orientation and find out if this is where you want you and your family to be!
