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Welcome to the KOTKD Website

The Knights Of Taekwon-Do (KOTKD) martial arts school was established July 15, 2006. The
name and philosophy of the school is derived from the Korean movement or group called the
Hwa Rang. Hwa Rang was an elite group of noblemen akin to the European Medieval
Knights. They were devoted to cultivating mind and body and serve the Silla kingdom. The
best translation for Hwa Rang would probably be "flowering youth" (Hwa ="flower",
Rang="young man"). The Hwa Rang Do had an honor-code and practiced various forms of
martial arts, including Taekyon and Soo Bakh Do. The old honor-code of the Hwa Rang is the
philosophical background of modern Taekwon-do.

Our Mission

The main objective of KOTKD is to provide martial arts and fitness training within Nassau
County and Queens communities. Classes are offered to adults and children with various
needs. Students learn the basic concepts of martial arts as a beginner and as they advance
through testing and evaluation more advanced techniques are introduced. Martial arts are
sometimes perceived as only being comprised of kicking and punching etc. but the founding
principles of KOTKD encourages “A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Taekwon-do Body.” This
means that in addition to physical development there is mental/academic development.
School age students encouraged to apply the same dedication to academics as they do to
taekwon-do. Students with good academic performance are commended for their work.

Knights Of Taekwon-Do Profile

We take pride in the quality of our program. Participants not only learn self defense and how
to punch and kick but they also learn about the "Do" or martial arts way of of life. The
principles of the tenets of taekwon-do are taught and the students are encouraged to live by
them - Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit.

The Knights of Taekwon-Do is affiliated with the International Taekwon-Do Federation and the
International Taekwon-Do Federation - USA. Instructors are certified black belts with
experiences varying from ten to twenty five years. Domestic and international affiliation allows
members to transfer to any other ITF schools and retain their ranking.

Contact Information
Telephone (516) 345-8647
FAX (516) 450-1481

Locations:
Cambria Center (CLICK HERE)
233-10 Linden Blvd.
Cambria Heights, NY 11411

Gospel Baptist Church (CLICK HERE)
97-02 129th Street.
Richmond Hill, NY 11419

Electronic mail:
General Information: knightsoftkd@optonline.net
Customer Support: knightsoftkd@optonline.net
Webmaster: knightsoftkd@optonline.net