Cho's Academy

Tae Kwon Do provides children the same great benefits it does for adults. Though, we have created a special children’s program for our academy and the Anneliese's Schools Wellness & Fitness Program.

Our very special children's program comes from the experience and teachings of over 60+ years (father, Grandmaster Hee Il Cho and son, Jacob Cho collectively); it offers added benefits that are particularly important to a young person’s development.

Mr. Cho teaches every class and began his own martial arts journey by attending his father's children’s classes in the 70's.

Mr. Cho is committed to providing his children students with the tools and abilities to succeed in life, and to have a positive impact on society. An equal balance of focus is placed on developing children's physical skills, and the bar is set high, as we firmly believe that everyone should strive to be the absolute best they can be. Unlike many schools today, he continues to conduct classes in a traditional manner. Children have fun, but at the same time are challenged to work hard, persevere and ultimately achieve goals. Tae Kwon Do is a metaphor for life.

Private training for children is also available. Refer to our Private Training section for video examples!

Our program provides a structured, disciplined, positive and healthy environment that helps children get a strong start on life. Young children begin to develop habits everyday. Let us help yours to develop the right ones.

Respect -- martial arts begins and ends with respect; self-respect,
respect for others and respect for nature
Self-Discipline -- we teach children to manage their own conduct so
as to make the best decisions possible
Self-Confidence -- we use challenge and positive reinforcement to
build self-confidence
Focus & Concentration -- we use drills to develop focus,
concentration/attention levels and listening skills
Modesty -- we as martial artists are humble and provide an environment
free of conceit and vanity
Integrity -- we constantly reinforce the necessity and value of
recognizing and honoring what is right
Good Manners -- we emphasize the importance of understanding
and using good behavior
Hard Work & Determination -- we teach children the high value
of hard work and to be committed
Perseverance & Non-Quitting Spirit -- we reinforce never giving up
when it is for the right thing
Responsibility -- we have children take responsibility for their
own actions
Goal-Setting -- we use several methods to develop and reinforce
the practice of setting goals
Leadership Skills -- we develop leaders by giving them leadership
roles and mentoring this role/process
Academics -- the aforementioned will collectively cultivate
higher academic success
Good Fitness -- we communicate the importance of living a healthy
life and respecting the body
Self-Defense Skills -- we teach practical techniques of self-defense
and enforce repetition and practice so that these skills become second-nature
Physical Benefits -- increased strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, speed, endurance, control, body awareness, breathing abilities, weight control & overall physical fitness
A Competitive Outlet -- Tae Kwon Do offers many organized competition types
(sparring, breaking, hyung/forms) for all ages and skill levels (beginner to olympians)
Complementary to Sports -- Tae Kwon Do will complement and enhance
performance of all other practiced sports

We believe strongly in the value of all that is mentioned above and always lead by example. We help to provide children the self-confidence and discipline to say no to negative peer pressure and social programming; the self respect to want to say no to these negative influences; the responsibility to take ownership of their actions and to learn from mistakes; the strength, respect and confidence to stand tall and do the right thing; the tools and attitude needed to achieve their goals; and ways to live a happy healthy life!

Everything we strive to teach your children will take time and commitment. We cannot do this without a parent's support. Classes demand hard work, and so most children will occasionally become discouraged. They may express boredom, they may make excuses, they may even rebel when required to attend a class. Your own busy and conflicting schedules may also become an issue. We cannot stress enough the importance of commitment to this program. Consistency is essential... consistency that will take work and effort from parents and children alike. The results are well worth the efforts.

The Anneliese's Schools' families can access many resources within our "For Anneliese's" subsection (i.e. enrollment forms, member handbook, schedules, special events information, class pictures & videos, etc.).