Korean AcademyTaekwondo · Aurora(720) 295-4853
Korean Academy

Classes

TigersAges 3–5. First kicks, games, and balance.Kids and teensAges 6–15. Confidence, friends, and belts.Adult TaekwondoConditioning, forms, and self-defense.Jiu-jitsuLeverage, with the emphasis on self-defense.WeaponsBo, nunchaku, control, and respect.Self-defenseThe school’s note: coming soon in September.

Academy

About the schoolSince 1980. Master Ballard since 2020.InstructorsKukkiwon masters on the floor.School historyGrandmaster JK Chung and five decades.PressA sampling of the coverage.What Taekwondo isHand, foot, and way of life.

Students

Belt requirementsTaeguek, black belt forms, and demos.Korean terminologyThe words the school trains in.ScholarshipMichael Pottle Memorial, each June.Bracket builderPrintable divisions from one CSV.School termsFive goals, and the rules of the floor.

Visit

Schedule and contactMississippi Ave. Weekdays 3:30–8.Benefits of trainingThe claims the school is willing to make.BooksTitles written by KAT instructors.BiomechanicsProtector research and a record sheet.Photo waiverPermission before a photo goes online.QuestionsWho can train, and whether families can.

On the floor

Terms and the five goals

Loyalty, respect, courtesy, perseverance, and justice. These are the school’s published rules.

  1. Payments are due monthly, and if late, there will be a late charge of $20.
  2. Consent to the use of photos and videos for promotional purposes. Fill the form on the photo waiver.
  3. Upon entering the Taekwondo school, bow to the flags, instructors, and black belts.
  4. There is no food allowed in the school.
  5. Students may only wear a KAT T-shirt or the full long sleeve uniform, called a dobok.
  6. Maintain punctuality and appropriate attire.
  7. Show respect by addressing instructors as “Sabom-nim” and responding with “Yes Sir!” or “Yes Ma’am!”.
  8. Avoid horseplay, inappropriate language, and consuming food, candy, or gum in the school.
  9. Refrain from using Taekwondo techniques outside of class.
  10. Ensure timely payment of monthly and testing fees; inform instructors of extended absences.
  11. Higher belt levels (beginning with green belts) must assist in beginner classes.
  12. Sparring classes are required once a student becomes an orange belt (except for adults).
  13. Suspension may result from undesirable conduct or actions.
  14. No smoking in or near the Taekwondo school.

Respect

This is one of the most important aspects of Taekwondo. It is also the most noticeable. You show respect for others by treating them as you would like to be treated yourself. The most obvious manner in which we show our respect in Taekwondo is by bowing and addressing people as “Sir” or “Ma’am.”

Humility

While we should all be proud of ourselves, having too much pride is inappropriate. You should not boast too much about your talents and accomplishments. Whether you are a Black Belt or a new white belt, a national champion or a last-place competitor, a high paid executive or a first time employee, you should treat all people fairly.

Perseverance

Perseverance is “sticking with it” and not giving up even when it would be easier to quit.

Self-control

Being a good Taekwondo student and becoming a Black Belt is not easy. You are the only one who can make yourself do the things necessary to be successful. Through concentration and effort, you will accomplish your goals.

Honesty

You should not only be honest to others by telling the truth, but you should be honest with yourself as well. You will find that if you are honest with yourself, being honest to others comes naturally. The dedicated Taekwondo practitioner makes these goals a part of their life. Even if someone’s martial arts skills are very good, if they do not practice and strive for these goals, they will never be a true Black Belt.