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Tae Kwon Do
Introduction
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean Martial art, which was introduced in the United States in the 1960's. The name Tae Kwon Do roughly means the way of the hand and the foot. The club currently practices the Chung Do Kwan style under the auspices of the World Martial Arts Association based in New York City.
Instructors
Michael
Jones, 4th Degree Black Belt
Michael Jones is the current Tae Kwon Do Instructor and holds the rank
of Fourth Degree Black Belt in the World Martial Arts Associtation(WMAA).
Before coming to SUNY Brockport, he taught Tae Kwon Do at SUNY Fredonia,
Western Michigan University and Keuka College. He is an official WMAA
National Tournament Referee. At the College tournament in 2002, he placed
second in the Men's Fourth degree division for forms and freestyle. Currently,
he is the Western New York Regional Director for the WMAA.
Dawn
M. Jones, Ph. D, 3rd Degree Black Belt, Club Advisor
Dawn Jones has achieved the rank of Assistant Instructor and she is one
of only a dozen women who have achieved the rank of third degree black
belt. She has been an advisor and Assistant Instructor in four schools.
She is also an Official WMAA National Tournament Referee. At the College
Tournament in 2002, she was the first place champion in the Women's black
belt forms division, and second place champion in both the Women's freestyle
and Women's board breaking. She is also a Head Counselor and Instructor
at the WMAA children's camp each summer.
Lessons
Our Tae Kwon Do program provides instruction in the Chung Do Kwan style of Tae Kwon Do, in a safe, structured environment. All classes are taught in accordance with the standards established by the World Martial Arts Association. Students will learn the basics of Tae Kwon Do, including punches, kicks, blocks, and six-step. Instruction will also include the beginning forms, Ku Mu I and Ku Mu II. Students will also have the opportunity to work with a partner on three-step and self-defense techniques. Students will have the option to purchase a Tae Kwon Do uniform through the instructor. All classes are held in the Cooper Hall ROTC gym.
Special Practices
Regularly participating students will also have the opportunity to take part in special practices, where they can learn advanced techniques, such as board breaking and flying side-kicks.
How to
Join
In
order to participate in this or any club sport, you must turn in the
forms, found on the main club sport page. For
information concerning meeting days and time, please e-mail Dr. Dawn
Jones at djones@brockport.edu.
Contact the President of this club!
