What Is Taekwondo… and Do We Teach It?
One of the most common questions parents ask us is:
“Do you teach taekwondo, or do you teach karate?”
Great question — and the answer might surprise you.
Taekwondo is the name of a specific martial arts style that originated in Korea. Like most martial arts, there are many different schools and variations within taekwondo, and each one teaches it a little differently. That’s why the experience can vary so much from place to place.
So… do we teach taekwondo?
Yes — and no.
At Championship Martial Arts, we believe in teaching what actually works. That means we do incorporate powerful taekwondo kicks and techniques into our training — because they’re effective, dynamic, and valuable skills for students to learn.
But our core system is karate, which gives students a more balanced approach. Karate focuses on both hand techniques and kicking techniques, creating well-rounded martial artists who can adapt to different situations — whether it’s self-defense, confidence building, or lifelong fitness.
We live by a philosophy made famous by Bruce Lee:
“Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, and make it uniquely your own.”
That’s exactly what we do. We take the best techniques from multiple systems and blend them into a program that works for kids, teens, and adults of all ages and abilities. As students grow, their training grows with them — adapting to their strength, flexibility, and real-world needs.
That’s the beauty of our program. We don’t just teach a label or a style —
we teach smart, effective martial arts that build confidence, skill, and strength for life.
If you have questions or want to see how our classes work, we’d love to meet you. We’ll see you on the mat soon 🥋
Visit our Racine Taekwondo location:
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Visit our Kenosha Taekwondo location
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Visit our Oak Creek Taekwondo location:
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