York Area Taekwondo Academy

Traditional Korean Taekwondo

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Programs Offered  
 

If you or your children would like to begin training in taekwondo, we invite you to visit our school to experience our classes.  From the taekwondo novice to an advanced student, we hold classes suited to all skill levels.  We offer "Tiny Tigers" classes for toddlers, and more technical classes for both older children and adults of all ranks.  For new students, we offer two (2) introductory weeks including a free uniform with unlimited classes for $19.99.

 

Students can reference our monthly schedule below for the daily, class-specific focus, and classroom location so that they can prepare accordingly.  Students may attend an unlimited number of classes monthly.

 

Through taekwondo training, students learn courtesy toward elders, integrity and perseverence in all endevors, and self-control in their actions.  The aim of our program is to develop well-rounded students that take pride in how they conduct themselves within our school and outside of it during their normal, daily activities.

 

We teach students that self defense should only be used when there is no other alternative.  We communicate to students that when self defense is deemed necessary, a martial artist should primarily attempt to escape from danger.  We also express that when students cannot escape to safety, forcing attackers into submission (to control aggression) should be attempted before attacking techniques are used.

 

Class Schedules 

 

Classes will be offered during the following times:

 York Taekwondo July 2010 Class ScheduleSundaysTuesdaysThursdays
"Tiny Tigers" (ages 3 1/2 - 5 years)NO CLASS    5:15 - 6:00 p.m. 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. 
"Beginners" (White, Orange, Yellow, and Green belts)5:00 - 6:00 p.m.    6:00 - 6:45 p.m. 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. 
"Intermediate and Advanced" (High Green belt and above)6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

About our Instructor
 
As the Head Instructor of the York Area Taekwondo Academy, Master Michael Koons is a 4th Dan black belt in taekwondo and an Instructor with the Harrisburg Institute of Taekwondo under Grandmaster Joe Fox, and a practitioner of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (Ninjutsu).  Internationally, Master Koons is a 3rd Dan black belt in taekwondo with the World Taekwondo Federation (Kukkiwon) in Seoul, South Korea.  He has been training in taekwondo since 1991.  Master Koons is also a volunteer martial arts/self defense trainer with the York, PA branch of the Guardian Angels.
 
 
Training gear and student uniforms
 
Please see your instructor to purchase items from the following vendors:
 

 

The growing history of our school...
 
Teaching for the Academy began in 2007 when the facility was originally Yorktowne Racquet and Fitness Complex.  Since our early days, class sizes have been continually growing.  Before that, Master Koons taught regularly at the Harrisburg Institute of Taekwondo.  During his undergraduate studies, Master Koons practiced under Master Sam Chaar in State College, PA and taught for the Penn State University Taekwondo club.
 
Master Koons' taekwondo instuctor, Grandmaster Joe Fox, is an 8th Dan black belt in taekwondo under Grandmaster Nam Kyu Yoon, and is the Head Instructor of the Harrisburg Institute of Taekwondo. 
 
Please enjoy the slideshow below with photos of my teachers.
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