ABOUT US
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TaeKwonDo: A Journey That Started in 1982
I began my journey with the World TaeKwonDo Association. Wanting to learn how to incorporate boxing with kicking techniques, I transitioned to train with Master Terry Middleton of New Albany, Indiana. He held several Indiana Kickboxing Championship titles.
Grand Master Glenn Keeney, a Black Belt Hall of Fame inductee from Anderson, Indiana, also had a significant influence on my martial arts journey.
Over my 43 years in martial arts, I have been promoted by the World TaeKwonDo Association, the Midwest Martial Arts Association, the United States Martial Arts Association, and the Independent Martial Arts Federation.
Martial Arts Style & School History
I teach a blend of Boxing, TaeKwonDo, Kickboxing, and American Kenpo. My school was originally named Birdseye Karate Kickboxing Boxing. In 1992, I opened my second school, which led me to change the name to Championship Martial Arts LLC.
Over the next few years, we participated in 15 open tournaments across various martial arts disciplines, winning hundreds of trophies, plaques, and medals.
I have taught for 33 of my 43 years in Martial Arts. I have never went on a vacation since I opened my school.
I have taught for 33 of my 43 years in martial arts. Since opening my school, I have never taken a vacation. I taught seven days a week, offering both group and private lessons.
In October 2013, I sold my Jasper school on Newton Street in Jasper, Indiana, to Anytime Fitness.
After that, I reopened the Birdseye, Indiana location. I currently offer four trial group hours, after which students can choose between private lessons on a month-to-month basis or a contract agreement of 15 weeks or more, which includes superior benefits.
Championship Martial Arts LLC offers what other schools won’t.
I set my students up with Deluxe Sparring Gear to use Without buying or replacing gear Headgear with face shield chest gear Kicking boots and shin pads and groin protection we offer group or private testing annual federation dues
1 fee enrollment. Those extra fees elsewhere can cost 6 to $800 at other schools the 1st year besides tuition. Championship Martial Arts LLC is located at 10331 East Schnellville Road Birdseye IN All classes Taught by Ray McCollom 9th Degree Black Belt