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BREVARD COUNTY • MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA – Fitness Club Merritt Island is the newest venue offering taekwondo and martial arts classes on the Space Coast this summer.
He has partnered with Grandmaster Chung, a Korean mixed martial artist with over 70 years of experience in the field of mixed martial arts, to teach classes at Fitness Club Merritt Island starting June 18th.
“We are pleased to announce that Rev. Chung Sung-Wook will be teaching classes at Fitness Club Merritt Island,” said Steve Ash and Lou Manley, owners of Fitness Club Merritt Island.
“We warmly welcome him to share his expertise and passion for martial arts with our community.”
Classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday, and while space is limited, our new introductory special offers three months of classes for just $99, which also includes a uniform.
The first classes offered will be for children ages 5-12 and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6pm.
The second class is for ages 12 and up and starts at 6pm immediately after the children's class and runs until 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
For adults who would like to take a second class, childcare will be provided free of charge to class participants.
You do not need to be a member of the Fitness Club Merritt Island gym to attend classes.
Those interested in taking a class can call Fitness Club Merritt Island at 321-305-5870 to reserve a spot or sign up in person at the gym, located at 1450 N. Courtenay Pkwy. Suite 15 in Merritt Island.
Master Chung’s biography
Master Chung has been training with his father since he was 6 years old, attained his 1st degree black belt at the young age of 10 and has since progressed to 8th degree.
Master Chung has been teaching classes since he was 13 years old and has trained thousands of enthusiasts, both young and old, he has promoted over 150 people to black belt status and helped some of his students become accomplished instructors.
Here are some of his amazing accomplishments.
– 1969 and 1970 World Light Heavyweight Champion
– Asian Full Contact Champion in 1975 and 1979
– 1980-1981 APTA Coach of the Year
– 1982-1985 One of the best American and Korean demos
– 1986 WMF Instructor of the Year
– Youngest athlete to compete on the US Olympic team at the 1986 Houston Olympics
– Selected to represent Florida in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team tryouts
– 1994 Selected as coordinator for the Invitational Demonstration Team at the 20th US Taekwondo Championships
What is Taekwondo?
Taekwondo is an ancient Korean martial art developed 2000 years ago as armed self-defense. Taekwondo literally means:
Tei: Kick, jump, or hit with the foot
Kwon: Fist. To strike or destroy something mainly with the hand or fist.
Dao: A martial arts way or method.
The philosophy behind Taekwondo is that a practitioner must be able to instantly stop an attacker with a single blow or kick to a vital point. This philosophy is evident when observing a Taekwondo class or demonstration. The power and spirit generated is limitless. A Taekwondo practitioner maintains peace of mind by being confident in themselves without fear or intimidation.
Why did you start Taekwondo?
Most people study Taekwondo for self-defense, but there are many other reasons: physical strength, weight control, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-control, tension and pressure relief. Students who study Taekwondo feel confident that they are learning how to protect themselves, and this quiet confidence permeates into all areas of their lives: at home, at school, at work, etc. As students progress, they develop a greater sense of respect for themselves and others.
What are the benefits for young children?
Master Chung specializes in teaching young children between the ages of 5 and 13. The training these young children receive gives them great pride, self-control, self-confidence and self-esteem, helping to shape their personalities. In some cases, Taekwondo training can actually serve as therapy for children. For example, the confidence gained from learning how to defend oneself can turn a very shy and withdrawn child into a more outgoing and self-confident child, and a very aggressive child into a calmer and more respectful child towards others. These classes teach self-defense, increase self-confidence and greatly improve cooperation. Classes are tailored to children with short attention spans.
Fitness Club Merritt Island is located at 1450 N. Courtenay Pkwy. Suite 15 in Merritt Island.
