About The School

Since 1991, Chapel Hill/Carrboro Tae Kwon Do has been affiliated with USA Tae Kwon Do, the US representative of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation.  Based in Korea, the WTF was responsible for the inclusion of Tae Kwon Do as an official Olympic sport as of the Sydney Games in 2000.

CHCTKD students train in Olympic-style sparring and practice the Taeguek forms.  All students study every aspect of the art. 

CHCTKD makes a commitment to providing students with a well-balanced training regime, including poomse (forms), basics, sparring and self-defense. Addressing a diverse range of needs, this approach builds the confidence, self-control and focus of the individual, while also cultivating an inclusive community committed to meeting the needs of each student. 

For further information regarding the organizations with which we are associated please consult the following websites: www.ustu.org, www.wtf.org and www.kukkiwon.or.kr 

The Facility:

The spaciousness of CHCTKD (5600 sq. feet) provides a comfortable training environment: The facility is well equipped and centrally located in the heart of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area, convenient to UNC and Carrboro.  The school community also includes residents of Durham, Pittsboro and Hillsborough.

Classes are held on a professionally designed, padded mat (2500 sq. feet) to reduce the risk of injury. Weight equipment is available for students over 15 who are interested in additional strength training. Heavy bags, kicking paddles and shields, and assorted gear are available for student use. Dressing rooms are equipped with lockers and showers.  Parents and siblings are welcome to wait for the end of classes in a lounge area set apart from the training area.

Classes:

Students tailor a training program that fits their lifestyle: Day and evening classes are offered six days a week, along with unlimited attendance.  Children under the age of 12 attend separate classes.  In keeping with traditional Tae Kwon Do instruction, each class includes meditation, a thorough warm-up, stretching, and more intense drills. 

Students are encouraged to attend class regularly (at least two or three times a week), as this is the minimum level of attendance needed for students to acquire and retain skills.  Please see the online schedule for convenient times or call (919) 933-7778 for more information. 

Competition Training:

Master Whitter with Jr. National Champion Jorge Gamboa Photo courtesy of Joseph “Piggyson” Drust

Chapel Hill/Carrboro TKD offers competition training in addition to our regular class schedule.  These workouts are open to those interested in competing on the regional, state, and national level.  Competition training focuses more intensely on sparring techniques and ring management, as well as an increased emphasis on aerobic and anaerobic fitness.  Under Master Whittier’s instruction, CHCTKD has produced several National Level Medalists.

Seminars:

Seminars give students the opportunity to experience various other styles of the martial arts, and to train under leading Tae Kwon Do instructors.

Previous seminars have been held by:

• Master Barry Partridge (USAT National Coach of the Year 1998 and 2002) and Master Josh Coleman (US TKD team member) of Winston-Salem: www.unitedtkd.com
• Guro David Ng of Triangle Kung Fu/Arnis: www.kungfuarnis.com
• Sifu Brian Moran