Break the Barriers’ martial arts program is a combination of fun, fitness, and discipline! We offer Taekwondo certified by the World Taekwondo Federation. Master and director Chang-II (Charles) Kim, received his Hapkido 5th degree black belt from the Hawarangmooye Hapkido Federation in 1994. In 2010, he received his Taekwondo 5th degree black belt from Kukkiwon at the World Taekwondo Headquarters.
Class Structure
We train students in Taekwondo and group them together according to their age and martial arts experience, not ability. Those who quickly master their skills progress to the next belt level; whereas students who need more time or adaptive equipment, receive the necessary attention required to master their skills. Students have the option to take classes two times a week + one weekly sparring class, or one class a week + one weekly sparring class. Belt testing will be held every two months. Sanctioned USA Tournaments will also be offered and are optional for students.
Beginning Belt
- White
- Yellow Stripe
- Yellow
- Green Stripe
Intermediate Belts
Advance Belts
Black Belt Candidates Only
- Black Stripe
- Black Belts (1st Degree and up)
May start at age 4 if child has had preschool experience and can follow directions
Dress code
- T-Shirt (for first time students)
- No low-cut shirts (front or back)
- No spaghetti straps
- Absolutely No tummies showing
- Loose fitting sweatpants (for first time students)
- No shorts
- Uniform (for students who have attended class longer than 2 weeks and are committed to coming to class)
Must be barefoot
*Uniform available for purchase at the main office.
Special Needs
This is an organization specifically focused on those with special needs.
Deals
Scholarship applications are available at the front office and are approved on a case by case basis based on need and funding available. As the program is completely funded by private donations students who are on a scholarship and miss two consecutive classes will be dropped if the office has not been notified and the scholarship will then be applied to another student. All scholarship recipients are kept confidential.
