About
Master Dennis W. Klabel is a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He began taking TKD at the age of 19. He practiced in Vietnam with ROK Marines during his tour in the Marines 1969-1971.
Master Klabel has been teaching TKD to all ages for 51 years.
Martial Arts have often been misunderstood in our country. Most people see it as a fighting sport or a class to take to get into shape. It is a sport of Korean Martial Arts. It is an exhilarating way to keep physically fit, but it is also a way of life that leads to greater self-confidence, self-discipline and personal growth.
"Tae Kwon" means hand and feet fighting, and "Do" means a way of life. When on learns any form of martial arts, one is actually learning how not to fight and to be service to others - a vital, energized human being.
It seems reasonable to point out that a person who has trained their body and is confident in themselves will feel far less vulnerable and therefore behaves differently in many situations rather than a person with an untrained and uncoordinated body.
Above and beyond all goals in Tae Kwon Do.
"Do" is the ultimate goal of self improvement.
By improving yourself, the student improves mankind.
Through the acquisitions of Taw Kwon Do tenets, or aims, he/she becomes a model to his/her peers.
These are as follows:
1. Courtesy
2. Integrity
3. Perseverance
4. Self Control
5. Indomitable Spirit
School Motto:
"Building strong children today... Avoids having to repair broken adults tomorrow"
Tae Kwon Do Oath Promises:
I shall observe the tenets of the Tae Kwon Do.
I shall respect the instructors and seniors.
I shall never misuse Tae Kwon Do.
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice.
I shall build a more peaceful world.
Master Instructor
(Emeritus)
Dennis W. Klabel, Sr.
Kukkiwon Certified
