Tradional Tae Kwon Do Training
Taekwondo is a martial art form that originated in Korea and is practiced around the world.
Taekwondo offers a variety of physical and mental benefits that include weight loss, strengthening, self defense, self confidence, endurance, rehabilitation, community, and respect.
Keywords: Tae Kwon Do, Tae Kwon Do Training, TAI CHI, weight loss, strengthening, self defense, self confidence, endurance, rehabilitation, community, and respect.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Martial Arts America was started 1998. But the Black Belt instructors have been teaching up to 30 Years
What is your primary product or service?
We teach Tae Kwon Do and Tai-Chi. We also offer a preschool program called Tiny Tigers. This is for 4-6 year olds.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I started taking Tae Kwon Do with my son so we could do something together. After I got my Black Belt I took over a Branch location and taught though the Ankeny Community Education system for 23 years. I then became more involved in instructing at the main school and purchased Martial Arts America in 2014 from my original instructor.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We teach a more traditional style of Tae Kwon Do. We strongly support familiars doing it together. Most of our students do it with a family member. We have grandparents doing it with their grandchildren. Over 90% of our Black Belts do or have done Tae Kwon Do with a relative.
We all workout together. We have been teaching Tae Kwon Do in the area for over 30 years.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have two locations in Ankeny ( the main school and at Crocker Elementary). We also have branches in Altoona, Pleasant Hill, Colfax,Saydel, Huxley, Grimes, Johnston, Adair , Anita, Polk City, Elkhart, Maxwell,and Harding JR High in Des Moines.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Our Main School is on S Ankeny Blvd ( US 69 or East 14th). Our address is 621 S Ankeny Blvd. We are in the same shopping center as Benchwarmers and Strawberry Patch.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, checks and credit cards. We also can set you up with Auto-Debit.
Which areas do you service?
We service the Des Moines area and more.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The current owner is Bob Sledge 7th degree Black Belt. He instructs and changes the light bulbs.
Master Sledge teaches the majority of the classes at the main school.
What are your hours of operation?
We have Tiny Tigers class (4-6 year old ) Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30 PM
Out Traditional Tae Kwon do classes are Mondays at 4:30 and 6:00 PM. Tuesdays 1:00, 4:30 and 6:00 PM. Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Thursdays at 4:30 and 6:00 PM. Fridays at 4:30 PM and Saturdays at 6:00 and !0:00 AM.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
I am going to tell my Friends and Relatives how much Tae Kwon Do has made me stronger and happier.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
A Black Belt is a White belt who would not quit.