Champion Academy

Elevate Your Skills at the September National Tournament

Train with the best.

Learn something new.

Make your Nationals weekend unforgettable.

Take advantage of a rare opportunity to train directly with some of Taekwondo America’s highest-ranking and most experienced martial artists!

Unleash Your Potential at Champion Academy

About Champion Academy

Throughout National Tournament weekend, our 8th and 9th Degree Grandmasters will lead a series of exclusive 30-minute Masterclasses covering everything from tournament forms and sparring to Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, weapons, board breaking, and more.

Whether you want to sharpen your skills before competition, experience a completely different side of martial arts, or simply have some fun with instructors you don’t normally get the opportunity to train with, there’s a Masterclass for you!

Pricing

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Pre-sale through September 23

Single Class — $30

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3-Class Pass — $75

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5-Class VIP Pass — $110

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Regular Pricing

Pricing for classes purchased during the event. Sep 25-26

Single Masterclass — $40

Choose one Champion Academy class

3-Class Pass — $99

Choose any three Champion Academy classes.

5-Class VIP Pass — $140

Choose any 5 Champion Academy classes.

Champion Academy Classes

🏆 Developing a Gold Medal Form

by Grandmaster Mrs. Peck • 9th Degree Black Belt

What separates a good tournament form from a gold-medal performance? Train with Mrs. Peck as she breaks down the fundamentals that can sharpen your technique, improve your presentation, and help maximize your tournament score.

👤 Open to ages 6+ and all ranks.

Friday, Sep 25

6:30pm (30min)

🥊 Defensive Movement

by Grandmaster Mr. Davis • 9th Degree Black Belt

Great sparring starts with great movement! Learn one of the most important—and often overlooked—aspects of sparring as Mr. Davis teaches how effective movement can help you control distance, create opportunities, and become a more difficult opponent to score on.

👤 Open to ages 6+ and all ranks.

Friday, Sep 25

7:00pm (30min)

🤸 Stretching & Mobility

by Grandmaster Mrs. Davis • 9th Degree Black Belt

Get loose, get warm, and get ready to compete! Learn stretching and mobility techniques from a 9th Degree Black Belt who knows a thing or two about keeping your body moving through a lifetime of martial arts training.

👤Open to all ages and ranks. • Parents and siblings are welcome • No Taekwondo experience required.

Saturday, Sep 26

10:00am (30min)

🥋 Introduction to Krav Maga

by Grandmaster Mr. McCoy • 8th Degree Black Belt

Step outside traditional Taekwondo and experience Krav Maga, the Israeli self-defense and combat system! This hands-on introduction gives teens and adults the opportunity to explore practical techniques from a completely different martial arts discipline.

👤 Ages 13+ • Parents and siblings are welcome • No Taekwondo experience required.

Saturday, Sep 26

10:30am (30min)

🔒 Wrist Locks

by Grandmasters Mr. Wilson & Mr. Dang • 8th Degree Black Belts

Two Grandmasters. One seriously fun Masterclass. Explore wrist locks and joint-control techniques that we don’t often get to practice in our regular Taekwondo curriculum.
It’s a unique opportunity to learn something different from two incredible martial artists!

👤 Open to Ages 6+ and all ranks. • Parents and siblings are welcome • No Taekwondo experience required.

Saturday, Sep 26

11:00am (30min)

🥷 Double Nunchucks

by Grandmaster Mr. Byrd • 8th Degree Black Belt

One nunchuck is fun. Two takes it to another level.
Whether you’re relatively new to nunchucks or already comfortable with them, Mr. Byrd will introduce you to the exciting challenge of working with a weapon in each hand. Expect a fast-paced, fun Masterclass that’s sure to be a tournament-weekend favorite!

🚨Equipment Required: TWO sets of nunchucks.
Participants may bring their own or pre-purchase nunchucks for $15 per set. If you have zero nunchucks, you’ll need to purchase TWO sets of nunchucks for the class, one for each hand.

👤 Open to ages 6+ and all ranks. • Parents and siblings are welcome • No Taekwondo experience required.

Saturday, Sep 26

11:30am (30min)

🥋 Introduction to Jiu Jitsu

by Grandmaster Mr. Kesler • 8th Degree Black Belt & Jiu Jitsu Black Belt

Experience a completely different side of martial arts!
In addition to his decades of Taekwondo experience, Mr. Kesler is a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and full-time Jiu Jitsu instructor. Get an introduction to the techniques and concepts of Jiu Jitsu from an instructor with extensive experience in both arts.

👤 Open to ages 6+ and all ranks. • Parents and siblings are welcome • No Taekwondo experience required.

Saturday, Sep 26

12:00pm (30min)

💥 Board Breaking

by Grandmaster Mr. Lacy • 9th Degree Black Belt

It’s one of the most exciting parts of Taekwondo—and Mr. Lacy’s famous board-breaking class is coming to Nationals!

Learn the technique, confidence, and commitment behind successful breaking while having a whole lot of fun.

And we’ve heard there might even be an axe involved… 👀🪓

👤 Open to ages 6+ and all ranks.

Saturday, Sep 26

12:30pm (30min)

🛡️ Bully Defense

by Grandmaster Mr. McCoy • 8th Degree Black Belt

Give your child practical tools for one of the toughest situations kids can face.
Designed specifically for elementary-age students, Mr. McCoy will teach age-appropriate bully-defense concepts focused on awareness, confidence, and responding effectively to difficult situations.
Think of it as our younger students’ introduction to practical self-defense!

👤 Open to ages 5+ and all ranks. • Siblings are welcome • No Taekwondo experience required.

Saturday, Sep 26

1:00pm (30min)

🎯 Target Drills

by Grandmaster Mr. Dominach • 8th Degree Black Belt & Former President of Taekwondo America

Get ready to MOVE!
Train with one of Taekwondo America’s most recognizable personalities as former President Mr. Dominach leads a high-energy Target Drills Masterclass.
Expect plenty of kicking, movement, and fun in a session that’s all about getting on the targets and having a great time!

👤 Open to all ages and ranks.

Saturday, Sep 26

1:30pm (30min)

🤔 What Does This Move Do?

by Grandmaster Mr. Baxter • 8th Degree Black Belt

You’ve practiced the move hundreds of times in your form—but what is it actually supposed to do?

Mr. Baxter will break down some of the most interesting techniques hidden inside our forms and show how those movements can be applied in real self-defense situations.

You’ll never look at your forms quite the same way again!

👤 Open to all ages and ranks.

Saturday, Sep 26

2:00pm (30min)

Register for the Champion Academy

Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your skills at the Champion Academy during the September National Tournament. Secure your spot today and be part of an elite training experience.