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At Choe’s HapKiDo, we believe that transformation happens both on and off the mat. Our mission is to empower individuals to reach their full potential, just like our instructors have done. From building confidence and discipline to fostering a supportive community, we’re more than just a karate class – we’re a family.
Our instructors are highly trained and dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals. They have spent years perfecting their craft and are passionate about passing on their knowledge to the next generation. Whether you’re a seasoned martial artist or just starting out, our instructors will provide personalized attention and guidance to ensure you get the most out of your training.
But it’s not just about the physical training. Our martial arts program is designed to help students develop important life skills such as focus, teamwork, and perseverance. We believe that these skills are essential for success both on and off the mat, and we strive to create a supportive environment that fosters growth and development.
Our community is built on a foundation of mutual respect, trust, and encouragement. We believe that every student has the potential to achieve great things, and we work hard to create an atmosphere that supports and celebrates individual successes. Whether you’re looking to improve your physical fitness, build confidence, or simply try something new, we invite you to try our karate classes, join our community, and start your Black Belt journey today!
Logan joined Choe’s HapKiDo in Taneytown 3.5 years ago. He’s loved the classes from the beginning, and as a parent, it was great to find an activity that he always looked forward to attending. Logan has always struggled with self-confidence and has often backed out of participating in events if he is not perfect. So for him, Championships and Belt Tests have really pushed him to confront this anxiety. His love for the sport has taught him to keep going, even when faced with stage fright. He has grown so much in his self-confidence, both in his own abilities and his acceptance that it is okay to make mistakes and to learn from them. These lessons have carried over into how he looks at life, school, home, and everywhere he goes.
Harley joined Choe’s HapKiDo in Taneytown as a Little Ninja when she was 3-years-old, and she is now six-years-old in the kid’s class. She’s grown up learning HapKiDo both from her own classes and from watching her older brother practice. Harley is full of energy and self-determination. The pride she takes in the skills she learns is an inspiration to me. She’s been asking to practice her techniques and to study for class since she was little, and this love for learning has helped her blossom into a wonderful student at school and HapKiDo.
I began HapKiDo as an adult at 35 as a way to spend time with my kids who were already taking classes. As a mother of 4 young children, I had lost myself both mentally and physically. The exercise and body control I learned in HapKiDo not only helped to get my body back into shape but has also made me more aware of how I take care of my body in all aspects of life. I am more conscious of taking care of myself when I am sick or hurt than I was before. Learning the self-defense and seeing my skills improve in kicking and jumping have given me so much self-confidence that I didn’t even know I was missing before I began this journey.
The community of friends at the school has truly helped me through some very difficult times in my life and it has given me an outlet to be my true self. And while I still love that this is something that the kids and I share, it is ironic that I started out on this journey simply to be more of a mom, and it has taught me that I am more than “just” a mom. I am a mom, and I am also me. And I wouldn’t be the healthy, happy me that I am today without HapKiDo. I am so thankful to have improved myself on so many levels over the last year and could not be happier with the direction I am heading today, both mentally and physically.
I saw his excitement and eagerness to learn more with each class he attended. It felt like we found something more than just an activity. Speaking with other parents while watching him gave a sense or a belief that everyone was family. That everyone truly cared about each other not just the instructors leading the class and students in attendance.
About a month later, Instructor Moore would ask if I would like to give it a go. I thought to myself I’m a bit long in the tooth for this kind of activity, maybe twenty years ago but at this stage I’m no spring chicken. I politely said I’ll give the idea some thought, a few classes later we talked further and come to find out we had a lot in common. I decided a month trial wouldn’t hurt, I could use the exercise and perhaps it would be motivational for my son to see his old man walking the walk.
Well, a year later of hard work, practicing, stretching and more stretching, I can honestly say it’s been worthwhile and a privilege. My son and I have grown closer discussing techniques, practicing, quizzing each other on general knowledge. The latter of which he happens to be fantastically wonderful at, stumping me many times while I marvel at the information he retains. The kids and young adults have become extensions of my own family. I enjoy the idiosyncrasies of each, how they learn, develop, and the realization of what they can accomplish through determination is the most rewarding aspect of being an instructor as well as student.
Overall, our new Hapkido family has been a blessing. Instructor Moore has been a great teacher, mentor, and a friend most of all during periods of time in which I needed an outlet unbeknownst to me. I greatly appreciate everyone who attends (family and friends) as well as every student and instructor from all the schools. I found everyone to be genuine, caring, and just good people in general.
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