Griffin Taekwondo is Parkland County’s premier martial arts training
facility with over 2,100 square feet of training area, warm-up space,
change rooms and parent/gust seating area. Griffin Taekwondo was
started in 1995 and since that time has produced hundreds of
highly skilled martial artists.

Griffin Taekwondo offers professional martial arts instruction by
skilled and qualified instructors for all ages and abilities. We teach
the Kukkiwon style of Taekwondo which is governed by the World
Taekwondo Federation.

Our mission is to provide a top quality martial arts experience within
a safe, disciplined and fun atmosphere. Our goal is to crate skilled
martial artists who exemplify the Tenants of courtesy, integrity,
perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. Individuals who
strive to be the best they can be and who contribute to the betterment
of their community.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art. Tae means “to strike or break with the foot”, kwon means to strike or break with the fist” and do means the “way”.
Thus, Taekwondo may be loosely translated as “the art of kicking and punching”. Taekwondo is the world’s most popular martial art and is an official
Olympic sport. Taekwondo is noted for its spectacular kicking techniques and is by far the most dynamic of the martial arts in this regard.

The original concept of the martial arts incorporated a system of training that went far beyond fighting. The arts were intended to take practitioners
past the violent antagonism of hand-to-hand combat to a radical transformation of their very being. The essence of the martial arts is not solely
concerned with conquering an opponent, but with coming to terms with oneself. Taekwondo can be many things to many people. For some it is
about achieving physical fitness, while others regard it as an ideal means of self defense.

But Taekwondo can also be much more than that, and can lead to a path of self-discovery and selfrenewal. Beyond physical fighting skills,
Taekwondo teaches a way to enhance one’s spirit and life through training the mind and body.

What to expect when you arrive

•  Take shoes off and place neatly on the racks provided.

•  Change rooms are available as you enter the reception
    area down the hall.

•  It is important to swipe your membership card so that your    attendance can be entered into the computer for reference
   and to determine eligibility for promotion.

•  Enter warm-up gym area and wait for your class to begin.
    You may quietly warm-up by stretching or practice while you wait.

•  Running or horseplay WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

•  Know the dojang rules and regulations and follow them.
   (Listed below and posted in the warm-up area).

•  If you are planning to watch a class from the back of the gym area,
    please sit quietly and turn off your cell phone.

• For parents with small children please clean up any clutter that your child leaves in the play area.


Dojang rules and regulations

•  All black belts will be greeted with a bow of courtesy.

•  All students will bow to our national flag upon entering the gym.

•  No talking in the Dojang. Once you enter the gym find your place in line and wait for class to begin.

•  Always come ten (10) minutes early to warm-up and stretch in the designated area. Always respect the class in progress by keepin your warm-u
   and practice quiet while waiting for your class to begin.

•  Dress appropriately for class. Wear your Dobok, tie back long hair and remove all jewellery. Face, hands, feet and Dobok are always to be kept clean.

•  Finger and toe nails will be kept short.

•  No food or drink in the gym area other than student waterbottle.

•  Respect your instructors and classmates. We are all here to learn and help one another. Rude or vulgar comments of any kind
   are completely prohibited.

•  Students must address the Instructor and all Black Belts as "Sir" or "Ma'am".

•  Always come prepared for class. Be sure to have your student handbook, waterbottle and any equipment required for your class
   (i.e. shin/arm pads, mouth guard and cup for sparring).

•  During class, permission must be given by the instructor or senior black belt before leaving the gym area.