PKSA Belleville
About
I am one of 50 schools under PKSA. We are the largest martial arts school in the Midwest and the second largest in the country. Most of our schools teach ages 4 and up. Our style is Tang Soo Do from South Korea. I also teach a TSD Tai Chi class and a Defense and Tactics class called Reflex for ages 16 and up.
As for myself, I am a 3rd degree Black Belt. I have been in the martial arts for about 15 years and have been an instructor for about 10 years. I don’t teach for a living, I already have a full time job. I teach because I love doing it. I enjoy seeing people, besides learning to defend themselves, improving themselves in many other ways.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Get to know the student and find out there reasons for wanting to learn martial arts. Tell them about the school and it’s history, begin teaching.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
15 years the the martial arts, 10 years teaching.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Price depends on how many from the family will be a student. I like to discuss price in person and not over the phone or text. I will say though that I am pretty inexpensive compared to other schools because I don’t do this for a living. I teach because I enjoy it.
How did you get started teaching?
Started out as an assistant instructor and went from there.
What types of students have you worked with?
All types including some with adhd.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
If you are taking a martial arts class as a sport, look for a Tai Kwon Do school. If you want to learn to protect yourself, stay away from Schools that are all about tournaments and trophies.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What to I want to learn.
What is expected of me as a student.