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All About Us!
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About Taekwondo About Olympian About our Instructor
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What is
TAE KWON DO? |
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Literally translated, taekwondo means "the art of kicking and punching". It's a dynamic martial art based on ancient Korean movements and principles. But it is much more than that! It is the fastest-growing martial art and one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. As of the 2000 Games in Sydney, Australia, taekwondo is also now an official Olympic sport! It's also a great way to stay in shape and have fun. So whether you're looking for an effective method of self-defense, the adrenaline rush of competition sparring or just a great workout, taekwondo is the answer! For a more complete look at the martial art and the sport of taekwondo, please check out some of the resources on our useful links page! |
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What (and where) is
OLYMPIAN TAEKWONDO ACADEMY? |
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Olympian Taekwondo Academy is a member of the World Taekwondo Federation and also of the Chong Lee family of schools. We are located at 27-B St. Andrews Street in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Our certified instructors offer a wide range of taekwondo classes, six days a week, for everyone from beginners to black belts. We also offer tae-bo aerobics and cardio/kickboxing classes.
Our clean, bright dojang features 2000 square feet of workout space complete with a specially designed, impact-absorbing, Olympic training floor.
We have protective equipment available for students, and students may order their own equipment at a very reasonable cost through us.
Our specialty is children! We have lots of classes just for kids, where they can have fun and learn not just taekwondo, but discipline, self-confidence and respect for self and others.
Our Academy competes in numerous local, provincial, regional and national tournaments every year. Students wishing to participate get the chance to travel with the team and experience the camarederie and friendly competition.
And we always welcome new members! |
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About our Instructor,
MELVIN HIBBS |
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At Olympian, we believe your taekwondo experience is only as good as your sabumnim. And, we feel fortunate to have as our instructor Mr. Melvin Hibbs, who has several years of national and international competition under his 3rd Degree Black Belt! Here are some of the highlights of Mr. Hibbs' taekwondo resume... |
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WTF Certified 3rd Dan Black Belt
7 years teaching experience
2-time Canadian National Medallist - 2000, 1994
4-time Canadian Forces National Champion - 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000
Pan-American Open Silver Medallist, California - 1996
Competed in World Military Games, Croatia - 1999
Member of the Newfoundland & Labrador Taekwondo Hall of Fame (induction ceremony pic!)
NCCP, First Aid and Referee Certified
And did we mention he loves to fly? |
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| Top-quality, patient instruction and small classes means you or your child will get the very best taekwondo experience available! |
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