United Sports Opens Olympic-Style Taekwondo School

DOWNINGTOWN, Pa., Jan. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- United Sports has partnered with LUPO TKD to open an Olympic-style Taekwondo school in its Downingtown facility.  Classes will begin January 31st and will run weekday afternoons and evenings, and on Saturday mornings.  The program is open to people of all ages and abilities. Regardless of your size, shape, or conditioning, Taekwondo training will take you to higher levels allowing you to achieve your personal best while having fun and learning valuable life skills all at the same time. All students will receive a membership in USA Taekwondo (USAT) the National Governing Body that oversees the sport's Olympic training and competition in the United States.

Taekwondo is the world's most popular martial art, with over 70 million people training in more than 150 countries.  It is both a traditional Eastern martial art and a modern-day Olympic sport.  It is known for the speed, power, and precision of its kicks.   Like most martial arts programs, there is a strong focus on self - control, perseverance, and self-defense that all work to build confidence in the practitioner.

What makes USAT unique is its tie to the Olympic movement.   Students affiliated with the organization have the opportunity to compete in state, regional, national, and international tournaments if they chose. Also, USAT affiliation means that if a student moves from Downingtown, their training can continue at any USAT or World Taekwondo Federation school in the world.  Most local martial arts programs cannot offer these benefits.

Taekwondo is one of the more appropriate martial arts for children.  Unlike the MMA style that is popular today, there are no punches to the face, and participants are fully padded when sparing.  LUPO TKD will facilitate  the  USAT  program  at  United  Sports.   LUPO  TKD  CEO,  Robert  Fox  said,  "Taekwondo  is  an activity that parents and children can do together.  Why drop the kids off or watch and wait when you can get in there and have fun with them?   Families can practice at home, and there is always something to talk about at the dinner table."

Ted van Beuren, President of United Sports said, "People come to United Sports because they know that we provide world class coaches and trainers.  LUPO TKD fits that model.  Their program at the Newtown Athletic Club sent 36 athletes to the Junior Olympics in Orlando last year and took home 40 medals.  We want to offer that kind of experience to our customers.   You can bet that United will host Olympic-style Taekwondo tournaments in the near future."

Trial classes can be scheduled by calling Master Instructor Robert Fox at (267) 290-8080 or by stopping by United Sports.

About United Sports:

United Sports is a 127,000 square-foot indoor, 60–acre outdoor sports complex located off of the Route

30 Bypass in the heart of Chester County, PA.  A premier facility, United Sports has become the central hub for regional tournaments, team training, and excellent programming.  United Sports has programs for all ages (youth-adult) and skill levels.  www.unitedsports.net

About LUPO TKD:

LUPO TKD, LLC was founded by Robert Fox and Grandmaster Robert H. Smith, 8th  Degree Black Belt and President of Pennsylvania Taekwondo.  The company is dedicated to growing the art and sport of Taekwondo in the US.  As part of that mission, LUPO TKD establishes USA Taekwondo Official Training Centers in America's premier, health, fitness, and sports facilities.  www.lupotkd.com

SOURCE United Sports