ABOUT US & WHAT WE TEACH
LEARN MARTIAL ARTS SAFELY IN A FAMILY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT
We teach both taekwondo & hapkido to our students for well-versed self defense training.
We teach both taekwondo & hapkido to our students for well-versed self defense training.
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Not all martial arts schools are created equal, come and see how we are different from others in the area.
If learning from a reputable and globally connected school is important to you, then you should consider training with Lee Brothers.
Not all martial arts schools are created equal, come and see how we are different from others in the area.
If learning from a reputable and globally connected school is important to you, then you should consider training with Lee Brothers.
LEE BROTHERS Taekwondo & Hapkido classes are designed for every age, skill level, and person to build/develop strength in the body, knowledge in the brain, and honesty in the heart.
Whether you are seeking to develop fitness, accept a new challenge, connect with your family, or help reinforce positive qualities in your children, Lee Brothers' convenient schedule and affordable prices will provide you with the greatest opportunities in the area.
Lee Brothers' Academy is associated with Grandmaster Sangho Lee's brothers’ schools which are located across North Carolina and Virginia. Being one of six brothers, whom all teach martial arts professionally, Grandmaster Lee's approach to teaching martial arts and self-defense has proven itself effective among numerous martial arts and fitness professionals worldwide.
Grandmaster Sangho Lee's 30 plus years of professionally teaching the martial arts in North Carolina have resulted in a curriculum that can be easily adapted to whatever positive goals students wish to pursue. Some of these include developing greater discipline and respect in a friendly environment, greater flexibility, develop greater overall confidence, improve balance, relieve stress, and improve overall health and fitness.
Lee Brothers is also an academy that is proudly recognized and accredited by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, Kukkiwon (International headquarters of Taekwon Do), World Hapkido Competition Association, and The Korea Hapkido Competition Association.
Whether you are seeking to develop fitness, accept a new challenge, connect with your family, or help reinforce positive qualities in your children, Lee Brothers' convenient schedule and affordable prices will provide you with the greatest opportunities in the area.
Lee Brothers' Academy is associated with Grandmaster Sangho Lee's brothers’ schools which are located across North Carolina and Virginia. Being one of six brothers, whom all teach martial arts professionally, Grandmaster Lee's approach to teaching martial arts and self-defense has proven itself effective among numerous martial arts and fitness professionals worldwide.
Grandmaster Sangho Lee's 30 plus years of professionally teaching the martial arts in North Carolina have resulted in a curriculum that can be easily adapted to whatever positive goals students wish to pursue. Some of these include developing greater discipline and respect in a friendly environment, greater flexibility, develop greater overall confidence, improve balance, relieve stress, and improve overall health and fitness.
Lee Brothers is also an academy that is proudly recognized and accredited by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, Kukkiwon (International headquarters of Taekwon Do), World Hapkido Competition Association, and The Korea Hapkido Competition Association.
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Taekwondo was created in Korea and developed here over the course of 2,000 years. However, due to the suppression of Korean culture during the Japanese occupation of Korea (1910-1945) and then because of Korean War, Taekwondo was not introduced to the United States and the rest of the world until the late 1950's. By this time the word "karate" had become a generic term for the martial arts. This is why, even though Taekwondo is now practiced by more people than all of the other martial arts combined, it is still sometimes referred to as "Korean Karate."
MAJOR AREAS OF TAEKWONDO Poom Sae (Pattern of Form) is a choreographed demonstration of the various kicks, blocks, and hand techniques of Taekwondo which the student utilizes with an imaginary opponent or opponents. Observing a skilled practitioner is like watching a ballet, since both are very graceful as well as calculated and controlled. Forms are used to develop concentration, balance, precision, reflex action, power, speed, and agility. Kyorugi (Sparring) is the practical application of various forms against an actual opponent. In this type of competition cooperation, self-control, concentration, respect for yourself and your partner, speed, skilled technique, precision, and confidence are the deciding factors. (you will learn safely through a step-by-step systematic method of gradually learned sparring strategies – this is easy to learn and is a lot of fun) Kyukpa (Breaking) is done to practice and illustrate the formidable power, precision, and great mental concentration of the Taekwondo practitioner. Bricks, rocks, boards, cement blocks, and such are broken since it is not feasible to use this sort of power on another person in everyday practice! Ho Sin Sool (Self-defense) is the study of how to use an attacker’s strength or skill and weapons against him or her. The practitioner learns when, how, and where to attack an assailant using "pressure points" (areas of the body that when pressed cause intense pain), grappling and joint-locking techniques and throws. Jung Sin Tong Il (Often called Meditation) is for the purpose of concentration practice in order to focus the mind and body to work together for developing precision and maximum strength, visualizing goals and listening to the conscience for internalizing important truths and moral standards. Sport of Tae Kwon Do / Olympic Sport USA Taekwondo (USAT), Governing body of United States Olympic Committee, helps set the standards for Olympic style sparring. Although the major emphasis in Taekwondo is on being a champion of life and on internal competition with oneself, the external competition of sport Taekwondo can also be beneficial to develop character in many practitioners. Sport Taekwondo is very exciting to watch and in recent years has come far. Taekwondo was admitted into the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) of the United States in 1974 and recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee in 1978. It is now also a Junior Olympic sport and part of the Pan American Games. The International Olympic Committee designated Taekwondo as a demonstration sport in the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games and 1992 Barcelona, Spain, Summer Olympic Games and 1st official summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, September 2000. |
Our academy not only teaches Taekwondo, but also another Korean martial art of self defense called Hapkido. The word means a way or method (Do) of coordinating harmony (Hap) of mental energy or spirit (Ki). All this really is saying is that this method of self-defense is a disciplined way of strengthening the mind and body, and of fusing physical and mental powers, so that we will emerge as a more complete and balanced person. The physical activity becomes a means of being more in harmony with others and ourselves.
Hapkido is considered a “soft” style of martial art, as opposed to “hard” styles that practice the use of force against force. Hard styles tend to depend more on physical size and strength. In contrast, Hapkido teaches us to divert or suppress an attacker’s flow of energy peacefully. Through the use of joint locks and pressure points the practitioner can use an attacker's power against him, while needing very little physical strength. The goal in a physical confrontation is to control the attacker and do as little damage and violence as possible. Hapkido students strive to be in complete control of a confrontation, and attempt to defuse it. Hapkido provide excellent physical conditioning which improves balance, flexibility, timing, quickness, and joint strength. Of even greater importance is an increase in self–confidence and mental discipline. In our academy, students learn five Hapkido techniques at each belt level. Between white belt and the first level of black belt students are taught 50 different practices. Other fundamentals are included in the curriculum. A wide variety of rolls, falls, and tumbling skills are learned allowing students to safely learn their skill sets as they workout. As with other classical arts, we include practice with weapons such as nunchakus, staff, and sword. These serve as a natural extension of the body aiding the students to understand the flow of energy. Hand-eye coordination is improved with the use of weapons as are skills in relaxing wrists and manipulating objects. The primary goal of Hapkido is the overall well-being of the practitioner. Self-defense skills will be learned and perfected, but even more the students will seek the right spirit and frame of mind. The traits of loyalty, respect, courtesy, humility, and a deeper value for life are among the rewards of studying Hapkido. 
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LEE BROTHERS CREED & TEN STUDENT COMMITMENTS
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STUDENT CREED
We the students of Lee Brothers Academy... 1. Abide within the absolute spirit of the martial arts through strict training of mind and body 2. Stand solidly united in a common bond of disciplined fellowship 3. Highly respect the rules of this academy and obey the instructor's commands that we may bring only honor upon our academy and no dishonor upon ourselves. |
TEN STUDENT COMMITMENTS
I will be loyal to my country. I will honor my parents. I will love my family. I will help my brothers and sisters. I will be faithful to my friends. I will respect my elders. I will establish trust with my teachers. I will use good judgments before harming any living things. I will always set positive and optimistic goals. I will always finish what I started. |
