OUR STORY
Contributing to a More Safe and Peaceful Society...One Student at a Time!
Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo was founded over 20 years ago by Grandmaster Barb Kunkel, a member of the 2000 U.S. Taekwondo Olympic Team. You can learn more about her incredible journey here. A.L.L. TKD SW's founder, Instructor Frank, started this school five years ago. It was originally located at the Citadel Mall but then moved to its new home here in Security-Widefield.
Instructor Frank's passion for martial arts started at a young age, influenced by various Hollywood offerings from superstars like Bruce Lee and David Carradine. He didn't actually put on his dobok (marital arts uniform) until he was an adult, though. Studying under Grandmaster Kunkel, Frank enjoyed the movement and exercise taekwondo provided, and developed a passion for competitions and sparring where he eventually became a state champion, followed by taking third at nationals.
Frank realized his passion for taekwondo exceeded the passion he had for his teaching job at the time, so he partnered with Grandmaster Kunkel to open his own school under the Academy of Life and Leadership banner.
It's Instructor Frank's desire that each of his students walk away from class knowing they've accomplished something new—overcome a challenge—and become a better version of themselves.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our Codes of Conduct
Grandmaster Kunkel founded Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo on Christian principles, and these principles are expressed in the various common-sense rules and codes of conduct our students will learn and be expected to abide by. The results are enhanced discipline, a mind for safety and responsibility, and contributing to a more safe and more peaceful society.
MISSION STATEMENT
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PROVIDE quality martial arts instruction.
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EMPOWER students with valuable life skills.
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DEVELOP strong leaders and champions in the home, school, community, and life.
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CONTRIBUTE to a more safe and peaceful society.
STUDENT CREED
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I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and to avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or physical health.
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I intend to develop self-discipline to bring out the best in myself and others.
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I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively, to help myself and my fellow men and women, and to never be abusive or offensive.