HMD ACADEMY OF TAEKWONDO
At HMD Academy of Taekwondo, we focus on more than kicks, punches, and belt rank. Our commitment to "Indomitable Spirit" means developing integrity, self-discipline, resilience, and empathy. We empower students to face challenges with strength, show respect, and become confident leaders beyond the dojang. Join our martial arts community for a character-shaping training experience.
childrenThrough disciplined training, children develop self-esteem, motor skills, and how to carry through on assigned tasks.
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young adultsTeenagers and young adults find the training to be beneficial in developing leadership skills, learning self-defense, and preparing for the independence of adulthood.
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adultsAdults of all ages come to learn stress-management techniques, develop healthier cardiovascular systems, and improve coordination and flexibility.
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TAEKWONDO AS AN ARTWe are a highly disciplined, safe and fun martial arts academy focused on personal growth.
WHAT ARE YOUR TRAINING GOALS?Self-Confidence
Learn to set good goals and attain them, feel yourself becoming stronger and healthier, and experience greater inner peace. Health and Well-Being Learn stress-management techniques, develop a healthier cardiovascular system, and improve coordination and flexibility. Self-Defense Learn realistic street self-defense techniques and develop a greater sense of self-confidence. TRAINinG SOLUTIONS FOR ALLHMD Academy offers a wide range of martial arts and self-managed programs designed to help men, women, and children of all ages to meet their individual training goals.
grand master hyong
Grand Master Namsoo Hyong began to reevaluate his philosophy and teaching style shortly after becoming the head of his own academy, transforming from a competitive orientation into a cooperative one that emphasizes individual self-improvement. Grand Master Hyong saw that competition was an inadequate means of achieving the goals of martial arts practice: physical, psychological and philosophical development. He thus established Moo Do Taekwondo, which translates as the art of Taekwondo, as opposed to approaching Taekwondo as a sport. In his network of affiliated academies across Central Illinois, Grand Master Hyong continues to develop and teach this unique approach.
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what we teachTaekwondo
While learning traditional kicks and punches, HMD Academy students also receive individualized instruction in the artistic nature of Taekwondo. Hapkido Hapkido uses the the natural motions and rhythms of the body to produce a martial art that focuses on close-quarters and grappling techniques. It is an extremely successful form of self-defense. Taekgyeon Similar to Tai Chi, Taekgyeon utilizes controlled, graceful movements, low-impact blocks, strikes, and kicks, and traditional forms. Gold Medalist Bokyun Hyong offers classes in this ancient martial art. Women’s Classes Free for all female members, this class is for female students to practice and explore what it means to be a martial artist in a predominantly male arena. Students focus on strength, correct technique, and mental toughness while building a community of friendship and support with other like-minded female martial artists. Self-Leadership Coaching outside the dojang as well as inside, this program offers valuable lessons for life and every type of work. It encompasses four powerful methods of teaching: Wisdom of Tae Kwon Do, Cutting-Edge Neurology, Achievement Motivation, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. |