Champion TaeKwonDo is an offically sanctioned club of the United States TaeKwonDo Union, the National Govering body for TaeKwonDo in the United States of America. As such, this club is also associated with the United States Olympic Comittee(USOC), the sole representative of the USA to the World TaeKwonDo Federation(WTF) and the International Olympic Committee.
Champion TaeKwonDo Academy is located in Oldsmar, Florida specializing in WTF Olympic Style TaeKwonDo. Champion TaeKwonDo Academy was founded September 1993 by Grand Master Yong Jun Lee and is now owned and operated by Master Danny Hale and Master Tammy Hale.
We are located at:
3705 Tampa Rd, Suite 17, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(813)814-9333
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We have classes from beginner to black belt for children, teens, and adults that are scheduled Monday thru Thursday from 4:30 - 8:30 and Thurs. from 4:15 - 7:45.
**Special Introductory Price**
$59 for 2 Weeks
Includes Uniform and Shoes
A $150 Value
Champion Tae Kwon Do Academy Director and Instructor Master Tammy Hale Head Instructor Master Danny Hale
Korea, 50 B.C.
What is Tae Kwon Do?
Tae Kwon Do is a striking martial art that is from Korea. This means we kick and punch like Kung Fu and Boxing.
Tae means foot and kicking. Kwon means hand and punching. These are the moves we practice over and over as well as various kicks, punches, and hand strikes. Do means mind, art, or way. So, Tae Kwon Do means the art of kicking and punching. It also means a disciplined mind and character, which is the most important aspect of TKD.
At Champion Tae Kwon Do we stress good character, attitude, and behavior, not just here but at home and school.
There are five elements of TKD.
They are: Courtesy, Perseverence, Self-control and Indomitable Spirit.
These are important characteristics and attitudes for everyone to possess in order to make our home, society and nation a better place.
Master Danny wants to instill these qualities in all of his students, so that they will be dependable, hard workers who will help their neighbors.
What is the World Tae Kwon Federation?
There are several types of Tae Kwon Do. This school is associated with the world Tae Kwon Do Federation, which is the only one the Olympics recognize.
The certification that students receive when they earn their black beltcomes directly from the Federation's headquarters, Kukkiwon in Seoul, Korea where they will be officially registered as a black belt.
Meet the Director and Instructor
Master Tammy was born and raised in Korea and has studied Tae Kwon Do for 25 years. She is a certified 5th degree black beltand certified referee in the World Tae Kwon Do Federation.
In 2001, she attended the Master Instructors class at the World Tae Twon Do Federation's headquarters, Kukkiwon, where she also had the privilege of training with the Korean National Olympic Team. Master Tammy taught Tae Kwon Do at MacDill AFB for 10 years, and she has taught and coached numerous children, including Master Danny and his brother Master Kevin, taking them to many State Championships and Junior Olympics.
Master Danny is a certified 4th Degree Black Belt in the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, and has studied Tae kwon Do since the age of 3 years oldunder the instruction of Master Tammy Hale. Over the years Master Danny has won numerous awards, including the Junior Olympics 3 times in forms and sparring, and Florida State Champion for 9 years. Before coming to this school in February 2005, he taught Tae Kwon Do to children at MacDill AFB for 5 years.
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The Korean Flag
The flag of "Tae Kuk" is the Korean flag. "Tae Kuk" means "the origin of all things in the universe." The circle in the center of the flag is divided into portions of red and blue by a horizontal "s". These red and blue portions symbolize the Um and Yang theory of eternal duality which exists within nature (e.g.; heaven and earth; hell, light and darkness; hot and cold; being and not being). In science, this theory can be represented by the symbols "+" and "-". These dualities exist as a principle of the universe. The four "Gwe" (bar designs), in the corners of the flag, are based on the Um and Yang principle of light and darkness. The location of the Gwe represent the four points of the compass. Yi-gwe in the lower left corner, indicates dawn and early sunlight as the sun rises in the east. It also signifies fire as in lightning. Gun-Gwe, in the upper left, represents bright sunshine when the sun is in the south. It also signifies heaven or the sky - the beginning and foundation of everything. Gham-Gwe in the upper right corner, symbolizes twilight as the sun moves to the west. It also represents water as in rain. Kon-Gwe, in the lower right, indicates total darkness when the sun is in the north. It also represents the earth or hell. Together these symbols represent the mysteries of the universe.
Oriental Protocol
Why do you bow? We bow to show sincerity and respect.
What is the bow? The bow is an Eastern form of greeting.
How do you bow? We bend our upper body and look at the ground in front of the person we are showing respect to.
Why do you yell? We yell to develop internal and spiritual strength with concentration and confidence.
When do you bow? We bow to the flags when entering and leaving the Do-Jang. We bow to the master instructor anytime and anywhere we see him. We bow to a higher belt and fellow Tae Kwon Do students anytime and anywhere we meet them