It meets you where you are and takes you where you need to go, in mind, body, and spirit. The dojang becomes a place for human expression, resetting yourself, and returning to center. You can blow off steam, relax, and have fun, all while deepening your resources in both the physical realm and the mental/emotional realm. At Blue Ridge Taekwondo, we focus on creating a safe environment for people o
f all ages and abilities to learn martial arts and receive all the benefits taekwondo has to offer: Fitness, self-defense, discipline, and self-esteem. Everything we do is in relation to the Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit. These are the values we aspire to and work to instill in our students. Classes are three times a week, with rank promotional testings being offered every two months to eligible students. The curriculum includes forms, where one learns a set pattern of moves and techniques according to rank, in addition to specific self-defense curriculum at each rank. Intermediate and advanced students also work on board breaks and light contact sparring with protective gear. American TaeKwonDo foundationBlue Ridge Taekwondo is a member of the American Taekwondo Foundation (ATF) based in Montgomery, Alabama. We have a tightknit community of ATF schools in Western NC, as well as a large ATF family throughout the nation. We encourage active participation in ATF tournaments and national tournaments.