Kim's Taekwon Do

Professional Self-Defense Training Seminar
Taught by world renown martial artists
Written by: Master Jeremy Hebard
Many attended this event, the first of its kind in Idaho Falls. The ultimate philosophy and purpose of learning any martial art is to develop a person with perfect character, mental & physical condition. Click here to read the full article...

Introduction

Taekwon Do is a Korean martial art that uses bare feet and hands as weapons. The literal translation is "the art of kicking and punching." Commonly called "Korean Karate," Taekwon Do is similar to karate in many ways, including its use of colored belts, ranging from white through black, to show rank.

All Taekwon Do students learn punches, blocks, and self-defense techniques, but kicks are the Taekwon Do trademark.  The "art" of Taekwon Do is most evident in its prearranged patterns called hyungs. A hyung is a set of offensive and defensive movements performed in a sequence against multiple imaginary opponents. Hyungs help to develop balance, speed, focus, timing, endurance, and power. For most students hyungs become a contest against the self and a way to strive for their personal best. 

Benefits of Tae Kwon Do

• Self-Defense
• Encourage Self-Discipline 
• Increased Physical Fitness
• Increased Mental Fitness
• Improved Balance & Coordination
• Learn Patience & Respect
• Instill Admirable Human Qualities

The five most important lessons (Tenets):

• Courtesy
• Integrity
• Perseverance
• Self-Control
• Indomitable Spirit.

Ultimately, Taekwon Do is about living, not fighting

If students practice these five tenets, they will become good role models and will always set an example for others to follow. In addition, they will exemplify the true philosophy of Taekwon Do, which is to become an honorable human being with perfect character and physical condition.

Kim's Taekwon Do

Kim's Taekwon Do is the largest Taekwon Do association in the Northwest over 50+ Schools. All of our schools are supervised by: Great Grandmaster Hong Sik Kim (Left Picture), who ensures that are high standards maintained by all students and instructors. Kim's Taekwon Do schools practice traditional martial arts in a non-contact environment to avoid discrimination against any men, women, or children who wish to study. Through non-contact training, students learn to control themselves both mentally and physically without fear of injury.  However, the demonstration of our powerful techniques is evident through board breaking. 

Finally, and most importantly, all of Kim's Taekwon Do schools are dedicated to Progress, Peace, and Love.

Becoming a Black Belt
In Taekwon Do, as in all martial arts, there is no set time frame for achieving a black belt. Because each individual works toward different standards of excellence, some will reach black belt sooner than others. Those students who never lose sight of their goals will gain self-discipline, self-confidence, and the ability to set and live up to high standards in anything they do.

In general, students get out of Taekwon Do exactly what they put into it. For those who are extremely dedicated, willing to work hard, and attend class regularly, the level of black belt can be achieved in approximately two and a half to three years. For students who are not as dedicated and do not attend class regularly, it can take as long as five or six years. But however long it does take, it is important to realize that a black belt is not something to acquire, it is instead someone to become.

About Master Jeremy Hebard

Mr. Hebard was raised in Pocatello Idaho. He began his training in Kim’s Taekwon Do April 1990.  Achieving his first degree black belt in September 1993, where he began teaching for the Community Education in school district 25. He has also taught martial arts classes for the Pocatello High School Physical Education program 3 years in a row, until he moved in July in 2000 to Sacramento, CA. where he opened another Kim’s Taekwon Do School. Then after 9 successful years in California, Mr. Hebard moved back to Idaho.

In 2006 he was on the Korean Demo Team that Great Grandmaster Kim Hosts in his native country Soul Korea, where the Demo Team put on many demonstrations all over Soul Korea.

Taekwon Do Class Schedule: All Classes held at Apple Athletic Club.