My family has been training at the Monument US Taekwondo Center for just over two years. It has been a wonderful experience that has brought us closer together as a family while at the same time provided us with a healthier lifestyle. We have enjoyed birthday parties, camps, and competitions at our school, in addition to the multitude of classes provided for us to take. Due to a back condition, I am not able to ride bikes, ski, snowboard, or participate in other activities that my son enjoys. Taekwondo allows me to train at my own pace and within my own limits side-by-side with my son, giving us a common activity we can enjoy together. My husband began once he recovered from a knee injury as a means to strengthen his knee and get back into shape. It has helped him improve his flexibility and focus as well. As a petite woman, I really appreciate the self defense skills I am learning as well as the skills the trained faculty is teaching my son when it comes to self defense and how to deal with bullies. In this day and age, the techniques and training we receive are priceless. The entire staff and faculty at the US Taekwondo Center are courteous, respectful, and welcoming of everyone who enters the school. They seek to bring out the best in each of us while reinforcing through positive encouragement tenets important to how we are raising our son: courtesy, respect, discipline, focus, and indomitable spirit. I have watched my son transform into a respectful young man who has focus, whether in school or playing sports, who always seeks to do his best. I believe it has been his experience with Taekwondo that has helped shape his demeanor and character. I am so thankful that my son attended a birthday party two years ago… it has been a life changer for our family.