Taekwondo (also known as Tae Kwon Do) is a self-defense discipline that originated in Korea at least 2,000 years ago. Sometimes called Korean Karate, the word Taekwondo describes the martial art itself.
For us at Akula, Taekwondo is a discipline, a sport, and a way of life. That’s because consistent, long-term training of body and mind enhances spirits and lives. No two martial artists’ journeys are identical. However, as we progress, we develop the indomitable spirit needed to overcome obstacles and succeed in life.
There are 70 million Taekwondo practitioners across 200 countries. In 2000, Taekwondo became an official Olympic sport. Taekwondo is the most popular martial art in the world. Practicing Taekwondo and Karate helps people thrive in difficult times, such as during COVID-19.
Taekwondo shares some features with Karate, Tang Soo Do, Aikido, Hapkido, Muay Thai, and Jiu Jitsu. Taekwondo focuses primarily on kicks, punches, sparring, and forms. In our school, we also learn self-defense, breaking, and weapons. Thus, students are taught how to be physically powerful and develop mental fortitude.
Why is our martial arts school called Akula Taekwondo?Owner, Founder and Head Instructor, Joseph Tegler, has Ukrainian heritage and loves fishing, snorkeling, and water-skiing–pretty much everything on and in the water. When choosing a name for his school, he gave a nod to his Ukrainian heritage and to his love of the sea. Sharks are amazing animals: strong, smart, fast, and brave. Plus, Akula is a cool name. 🙂
Fun fact: Our school colors, blue and gold, are inspired by the Ukrainian Flag. 🇺🇦
Akula Taekwondo is a great school for those new to the martial arts. Our instructors make learning fun by enthusiastically engaging students while drawing out the appropriate level of effort. By challenging the students properly, we maximize progress and self confidence.
Our Taekwondo instructors are truly incredible with all ages, from preschool to adults. Stop in and you will quickly conclude that we have a program that will grow your self confidence, increase athleticism and fitness, and develop a superior sense of self.
Akula Taekwondo’s poomsae and sparring curriculum follows World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) rules and guidelines. We train serious practitioners of the art who intend to compete at state and national tournaments.
If you’re looking for real-world self defense classes in southeast Michigan, Akula Taekwondo is where you go. We teach practical self defense techniques to girls, boys, teens, and adults.
The Five Tenets of Taekwondo guide everything we do. Through Taekwondo training, we cultivate these traits within ourselves. By offering Taekwondo instruction, we inspire our martial arts students to live these tenets of Taekwondo.
Send us your questions or sign up for an Introductory Lesson now. Our 6-Week Trial membership gives you plenty of time to determine if Akula Taekwondo is right for you.