My staff and I are very pleased to have this opportunity to introduce you to this gentle art of self-enhancement, and the school, and the school that has been a part of this community for over 28 years.

People of all ages, from all aspects of life, come to this school for various reasons. Here you can expect to see a 70 year old person with the heart of an 18 year old just as you may see a 3 year old boy with the spirit and determination of a grown man.

We strive very hard to offer a professional facility and a complete program that pertains to both the mind and body of each member. It is our goal to pursue maximum results that both the member and school can be proud of. Our staff instructors are fully trained so that they understand the individualities and each member's own unique needs. We offer numerous courses depending on your goals and what you would like to accomplish through the program. In any case, we promise you that we will be there to assist you both personally and professionally. That’s how we earned the title of "The Best Martial Arts Program."

So, go ahead, set your goals and start making changes in your life for the better today. Make a commitment to better yourself and do not allow others to influence you otherwise. Surround yourself with people that are positive and highly motivated like you. Of course, don't forget to reward yourself for each accomplishment made along the way.

Sincerely,

Grand Master Chu Young Lee

Dojang

Lee's Tae Kwon Do Academy, which formally begun in 1975 in West Palm Beach began in actuality when Grand Master Kwan Sung Lee began his study of this Korean art of self-defense over 50 years ago. He started teaching Tae Kwon Do in Oh San U.S. Air Force Base in Korea. Mostly he was dedicated to U.S. Arm Force personnel and their families. He also gave lots of effort to his town's development, producing many martial artists over the years.

Grand Master Lee has a ninth degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo; he is the International

Martial-Arts Federation President.

Grand Master Lee became instructor of his own family also, his oldest son Grand Master Chu Young Lee, 7th degree Black belt on WTF and 8th degree Black Belt on IMF, and his two other sons Master Instructor Sang Young Lee and Chang Young Lee.

Master Chu Young Lee has been training TaeKwonDo since 1964, and had become Jr. National Champion 1969-1972. He was an assistant instructor to Grand Master Kwan Sung Lee at Lee's TaeKwonDo Academy in Louisville, Kentucky (1977-1984) and became U.S Open Tae Kwon Do and Karate -KungFu Champion 1978, 1979. Also, he was TaeKwonDo Instructor at University of Louisville (1980-1982). From 1982 to 1984 he served as the TaeKwonDo Trainer and Instructor at Fort Knox, U.S Army.

In 1984 he reopened Lee's TaeKwonDo Academy in Palm Beach County, where in 1994 he and his students held a fund raiser for the children of the Florida Easter Seal Society. We raised money for student scholarships, Connors Nursery, and again the Easter Seals with a performance at the Kravis Center of West Palm Beach (Oct. 1995). Shortly after, we held a kick-a-thon in the school to sponsor the Leukemia Society (May 1996). We are continuing to carry out our sponsorship programs throughout the year to help the community, and hope to do so for many years to come. We are not only dedicated to the study of Martial Arts but we are continuing to educate ourselves, practicing the family values behind the tradition.

Lee's TaeKwonDo Academy stands out in our area because of its student's and Master's dedication and support in upholding the honor and tradition of the International Martial Arts Federation and the World Martial Arts Foundation. All our black belts have received their degrees from the IMAF and are bound by the rules and regulations held by the IMAF. Grand Master Lee and Master Lee both strive to achieve the highest standard of teaching for their students.

"The Best Self Defense is True Self Confidence"

What is TaeKwonDo?

It is and action philosophy, the Korean art of self defense. Literally translated it means "foot, hand, art." However, it is much more than Kicking and punching. It is designed as a nonviolent art system of practice, and a way of life. It includes physical and mental discipline with a deep philosophy. Through the practice of Tae Kwon Do, all practitioners can benefit as follows:

Physically: By developing good coordination and a strong body.

Mentally: By building self confidence, gaining good judgment, and developing a sound mind.

Philosophically: By learning to respect others, help others, be honest, and always stand be the weak. Thus, it is a guide for the formation of outstanding character, a modem world sport, and a philosophy.

Tenets of Tae Kwon Do

1. Courtesy (YeLu): consideration, politeness

2. Integrity (Yom Chi): honesty, sincerity, Being of moral principle

3. Perseverance (In Nae): Persistence, to continue patiently and insistently

4. Self-Control (Guk Gi): control of one's actions, emotions, and desires

5. Indomitable Spirit (Backjul Boolgool): not easily discouraged or defeated, unconquerable.

To All Students:

We learn TaeKwonDo in order to build our bodies and our minds. To grow stronger in love of our country, in love of justice, and in love of righteousness. We do not have to prove to others how strong we are. Our goal is to continue to become more powerful. When we become strong, we should live humbly, directing our power towards helping the weak. To become champions of justice, our spirit must be indomitable and this we should never forget.

The Tae Kwon Do Student Oath

I shall observe the principles ofTae Kwon Do

I shall respect Sabumnim "Master Lee" and all senior ranks

I shall never misuse.Tae Kwon Do

I shall be a companion of freedom and justice

I shall build a more peaceful world

"Strength by itself is not equal to knowledge, and knowledge is not equal to training, but combine knowledge with training, and one will acquire strength."

The TaeKwonDo Code

Respect each other

Help each other

Be Honest

TaeKwonDo

Builds a strong body, mind, and spirit

The average student can defend himself after six months in Tae Kwon Do

No matter what, age or sex, it is never too late to become a student and begin practicing TaeKwonDo

Objectives o(Tae Kwon Do

1. Concentration To make oneself clear

2. Basics Provides the foundation

3. Forms Improves Balance

4. One Step Sparring Develops judgment of distance

5. Self Defense Provides self protection

6. Alternate Free Sparring Builds self control

7. Free Sparring Applying techniques to improve reflexes

8. Breaking Technique Builds self confidence

9. Three Styles Of Technique:

Rules And Regulations

1. At no time will any Jae Ja (Student) enter the Do Jang (Classroom) with shoes on.

2. Any Jae Ja who enters or leaves the Do Jang will acknowledge with a Kyung

Nyeh (Bow).

3. Any Jea Ja who is late for class will ask for permission to attend.

4. Never contradict the word of your instructor.

5. No jewelry or chewing gum is allowed in class.

6. During class there will be no laughter or unnecessary talking.

7. No profanity will be tolerated in the Do Jang.

8. When entering the office, knock, Kyun Nyeh, then enter.

9. No Jae Ja is allowed to smoke in the Do Jang.

10. The Master Instructor will be addressed as Sabumnim (Master Lee)

11. Should the Sabumnim ask a student a question, the student will answer in a respectful manner with YES, SIR or NO, SIR.

12. As a matter of proper conduct, NO student should ask a higher ranking belt to free-spar.

13. No Free Sparring Without The Permission Of The Instructor.

14. No student will excuse himself from class without first obtaining the permission of the Instructor.

15. Black belt holders will be addressed as Sir, Ma'am, Mr., Mrs., Ms., or Miss

16. Show respect and love between senior and junior belt holders.

17. Whenever the Sabumnim is holding Class, the Jae Ja will ask for permission of a senior rank to approach him directly.

18. Jae Ja's will conduct themselves as gentlemen or ladies and be a true Tae Kwon

Do representative at all times.

19. TaeKwonDo will only be used as a means of self defense or to protect family, friends, and the weak.

Failure to comply with the above rules and regulations can result in:

Dismissal from class

Period of probation

Loss of rank

Dismissal from the TaeKwonDo Association

The Korean flag, known as the '.'Tae Geuk" is a composite of Oriental Symbol­ ism. It consists of a white Background on which is found a circle, equally di­vided and in perfect balance. The red upper portion of the circle is known as "Urn", and the lower portion as "Yang". This ancient "Urn Yang" represents the unity, the totality of the uni­verse, with it's ever present equal opposites. Opposites such as hot and cold, light and dark, active and calm. The black bars found at each corner of the flag continue this symbolism. Three solid bars in the upper left corner represent heaven, while Earth is represented by three broken bars in the lower right corner. Two solid outer bars with a bro­ken bar between are located in the lower left and represent fire. It's the opposite, water, is symbolized in the upper right corner by two broken bars with a solid bar between.The balance of the equal opposite found in the symbolism of the flag is mean­ingful to the martial artist because it is reflective of the balance that he strives for as an ideal in his art and in his life.

Korean History

Silla Dynasty (661-935)

Prosperity and enlightenment then declined. Peasant revolts and extreme taxation led to its downfall.

Koryo Dynasty (918-1391)

Founder- Wang Kon, Known as King T'aejo.

Tang, China collapsed in 907 A.D. into the "Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms" thus weakening Silla, and enabling King T'aejo to consolidate his rule.

Mongol Invasion - In 1227, the Mongols swept across China, conquered Korea and dominated for over 100 years. The Mongols were overthrown in China and Korea in 1368. The Ming Dynasty was then founded in China, and the Yi Dynasty was founded in Korea in 1391.

YiDynasty

Founder- Yi Song Gye, who took the ceremonial name ofKing T'aejo. His son became King T'aejong. King T'aejong's son was known as King Sejong.

The capitol of Kaesong was Transferred to Hanyang (Modern Seoul) in 1395. King Sejong was the Yi Dynasty's greatest monarch. Under his rule Korea

experienced it's greatest period of cultural and creative development. An example of

this is the creation of the Korean alphabet under King Sejong.

The Yi Dynasty came to favor Confucianism over Buddhism and came to favor the arts and despise arms thus leaving Korea by the Hideyoshi (Japanese) in 1592 and 1597. It was because of men such as Yin Sun Sin that these invasions were unsuccessful.

The 17th and 18th centuries were marked by isolationism in Korea. This is significant because Korean culture, including martial arts, Developed independent of the outside word. This lent a uniqueness to Korean culture.

Korean History

1894 Japan fought China for possession of Korea

1903 Russia- Japanese War saw Korea as a contested territory

1910-1935 Japanese occupied Korea. This was the darkest period of Koran cultural development as the Japanese attempted to erase all traces of Koran culture and replace it with their own. Koran culture was preserved in secret, and emerged once again when Japan was defeated at the end of World War IT, and Korea was liberated.

1947 Korean independence recognized by the U.N.

1950 Korean split in North and South

Early 1950's General Choi combined all Korean martial arts under one name: TaeKwonDo

May, 1973 Dr. Kim founded The World TaeKwonDo Federation in

Kukkiwon, Seoul Korea.

1980 TaeKwonDo recognized as an official Olympic Sport by the International Olympic committee. This enables funds to be allocated to the TaeKwonDo training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs Colorado.

Today over 20 million people in over 110 countries throughout the world practice TaeKwonDo!!

TaeKwonDo Terminology

Grandmaster- Kwan Jang Nim

Master instructor - Sabumnim

Attention -Cheryut

Bow- KyungNyeh

Bow to Master - Sabumnim Keh Kyung Nyeh

Korean Flag- TaeGuek

Flag (any)- Kukki

Bow to Flags Kukki Yeh Dae Ha Yau Kyung Nyeh

Ready JhoonBi Begin Shijak Stop Kuman

Return Bahrote Relax Siyo Yell KiOp Studio Do Jang Uniform DoBok Belt Dhee

Counting

One- Hana

Two- Dool

Three- Set

Four- Net

Five- Dasut

Six -Yasut

Seven- Eelgob

Eight -Yuldul

Nine -Ahhop

Ten -Yul

Eleven -YulHana

Twelve -YulDool

Twenty - Sumal

Thirty- Sorun

Forty- Mahun

TaeKwonDo Terminology

Block - Makki

Punch - Jiluki

Kick- Chagi

Strike-Chigi

Low-Areh

Middle - Montong

High- Ogul_

Left- Wen

Right- Orun

Front- Ap

Side- Yup

Back-Dwi

Round - Dollyo

Inside- An

Outside - Bakat

Spin - Dwi Dollyo

Crescent-Heychun

Upper Body - Terms

Fist- Ju Mok

Back Fist - Deung Ju Mok Hammer Fist - Meh Ju Mok Spear Hand - Pyon Son Gut Palm Heel - Ba Tang Son Elbow - Pal Goop

Knee - Moo Rup

Ball ofFoot - Ap Kum Chi

Heel - Dwi Chook Knife Foot- Bal Nal Instep - Bal Doong

Back of Heel - Dee Kum Chi

Sole and Arch - Bal Ba Duk

Low Punch - Areh Jiluki

Middle Punch - Montong Jiluki

High Punch - Ogul Jiluki

Reverse Punch - Bandai Jiluki

Double Punch - Dubun Jiluki

Uppercut - Tuk Jiluki

BLOCKS

Low Block - Areh Makki

Middle Block - Montong Makki

High Block - Ogul Makki

Inside Middle Block - Montong An Makki

Outside Middle Block - Montong Bakat Makki

Double Knife Hand Low Block - Sonnal Areh Makki

Double Knife Middle Hand Block - Sonnal Montong Makki

Double Fist Low Block- Gho Du Lo Areh Makki

Double Fist Middle Block - Gho Du Lo Montong Makki

Torso Block - Kum Kang Montong Makki

Scissor Block - Kawi Makki

Outside Wrist Spread Block - Hecho Montong Bakat Son Mok Makki

Inside Wrist Spread Block - Hecho Montong An Son Mon Makki

Spread Block - Hacho Makki

Spread Low Block - Hacho Areh Makki

High "X" Block - Ut Ogul Kohra Makki

Low "X" Block - Ut Areh Kohra Makki

Single Mountain Block - Weh Son Til Makki

Groin Block - Kiup Son Makki

STRIKES

Inward Strike - An Chigi

Outward Strike- Bakat Chigi

Downward Strike- Nehru Chigi

Elbow Strike- Pal Goop Chigi

Knee Strike-Moo Rup Chigi

Spearhand- Pyon Son Gop Chigi

Back Strike- Dwi Chigi

Inside Knife Hand Strike- Sonnal Mok An Chigi

Outside Knife Hand Strike- Sonnal Mok Bakat Chigi

Hammer Fist Strike- Meh Ju Mok Chigi

Swallow Form Knife Hand Strike- Jae Bi Poom Sonnal Mok Chigi

Swallow Form Palm Strike- Jae Bi Poom Tuk Chigi

Advance Moves

Open Wing Spread - Muh A Beggi

Concentration Thrust- Ton Milgi

Yoke Strike - Mung Eh Chigi

Mountain Push - Tae San Milgi

Rock Push - Ba Oui Milgi

Bull Block - Hwang So Makki

Kicks

Front Snap Kick - Ap Chagi Roundhouse Kick - Doll yo Chagi Side Kick- Yup Chagi

Back Side Kick - Dui Doll Yo Yeop Chagi

Spinning Heel Kick - Dui DollYo Chagi Jump Front Kick - Dee Oh Ap Chagi Jump Side Kick - Dee Oh Yeop Chagi

Jump Back Side Kick - Dee Oh Dui Doll Yo Yeop Chagi

Stances

Front Stance - Ap Kubi

Back Stance - Dwi Kubi

Horse Stance- Joochoom Suh Ghee

Walking Stance - Ap Suh Ghee

Tiger Stance - Beom Suh Ghee

Cross Stance - Ko A Suh Ghee

** Interpretation Of Belts **

1. White Signifies Innocence- As that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge ofTae Kwon Do.

2. Yellow/Orange Signifies Earth- From which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Tae Kwon Do foundation is being laid.

3. Green/ Purple Signifies the Plant's Growth - As the Tae Kwon Do skill begins to develop.

4. Blue/ Brown Signifies the Heaven - Toward which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in TaeKwonDo progresses.

5. Red Signifies Danger - Cautioning the student to exercise control, and warning the opponent to stay away.

6. Black Opposite of White, therefore signifying the maturity and proficiency in TaeKwonDo. Also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.

REQUIRED HOURS Of CLASS For Promotion Test

1st Dan to 2nd Dan International Martial Arts Federation (WMF) Standard 3 Years

2nd Dan to 3rd Dan International Martial Arts Federation (WMF) Standard 4 Years

3rd Dan to 4th Dan International Martial Arts Federation (WMF) Standard 5 Years