Rae's Academy of Tae Kwon Do

Here's what some of our parents are saying!

“Each instructor gives personal attention, cares about each student and develops relationships with their classes. I am both impressed and very happy with the school.”

“It’s good to come to a place in which the instructors really care about the child and not about the financial gain. The people at Rae’s make the kids and the parents feel not only like students and parents, but like family.”

“TKD has been a major factor in helping my son learn to focus an control his ADD/ADHD. He has learned the importance of commitment and practice. His self-esteem and confidence has improved exponentially as he has seen success in his performances in class and at tournaments. I credit this to the dedication and care of the wonderful instructors at the school.”

“The instructor’s at this school go above and beyond with my son. They talk to him an help him through any troubles he maybe going through.”

“Ms. Ginger is wonderful. She really cares about her students. It is a nice atmosphere – people respect each other.”

“As an only child, my son never had siblings to “rough house” with. When it came time for him to start school, he was always the target of the “other children’s” aggression because he is so sensitive and sweet. Rae’s has taught my son that he does have the confidence to stand up for himself when needed. This school has been the greatest boost to his self-esteem. Mr. James and Ms. Ginger are wonderful instructors. He loves to come to class each week!”

Character Development, TRADITIONAL Tae Kwon Do training and Olympic Style Sparring…a dynamic combination!

Tae means “to kick”, Kwon means, “to punch” and Do means “way” or “art”. Together, then, Tae Kwon Do means “the art of kicking and punching” or “the art of unarmed combat.” The history of Tae Kwon Do can be traced back over 2000 years.

Besides being FUN and a great source of exercise, Tae Kwon Do students participate in an atmosphere that consistently rewards a positive attitude.

All instructional methods used in Tae Kwon Do training require a student to be disciplined.

Tae Kwon Do offers both mental and physical challenges and provides the opportunity to overcome these obstacles.

Overcoming these challenges builds self-confidence.

Learning to execute complex and foreign techniques of Tae Kwon Do requires mental focus.

Aiding the learning process is repetition. Repetition encourages effort and patience.

Within a very short time, all Tae Kwon Do students become aware that by practicing discipline and focus, they begin to learn and excel. This builds increased self-confidence and effort.

The desire to place effort and the awareness of the importance of practice; brings Tae Kwon Do students closer to their goals.

Ultimately, the entire learning process not only develops a student physically, but mentally as well.

Regardless of their age, Tae Kwon Do students understand that success in any area of their lives is a direct result of self-confidence, a positive attitude, discipline, focus, effort, patience and practice!

The philosophy of Tae Kwon Do is to build a more peaceful world. To accomplish this goal Tae Kwon Do begins with the foundation, the individual. The Art strives to develop the character, personality, and positive moral and ethical traits in each practitioner. It is upon this "foundation" of individuals possessing positive attitudes and characteristics that the "end goal" may be achieved. Tae Kwon Do strives to develop the positive aspects of an individual's personality: Respect, Courtesy, Goodness, Trustworthiness, Loyalty, Humility, Courage, Patience, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-control, an Indomitable Spirit and a sense of responsibility to help and respect all forms of life. The physical aspects of Tae Kwon Do are merely a by-product of Tae Kwon Do. It is the mental and spiritual development of a person which Tae Kwon Do nurtures and helps give birth to. The philosophy of Tae Kwon Do can be attained through the cultivation and maturity of all three aspects of the Art; physical, mental and spiritual, in each individual. Once these three aspects have been instilled in a person, then the total maturation of the person will start a chain-reaction which will lead us to a more peaceful world.