One of the finest schools in the country

Traditional and modern martial arts training in a family, Christian environment, in Candler since the 1980s.

Serious training. A lot of fun.

Martial arts is not like any other activity. You can get in shape, learn self-defense, build discipline and relieve stress while having a great time. Within the first few weeks, students carry themselves with more confidence. By black belt, they can defend themselves in almost any situation.

Our instructors love working with children. Many are national and international champions, and our team brings backgrounds in early childhood development, nutrition and history. They are skilled martial artists and patient, compassionate teachers, and every one of them continues training through our instructor development program.

Parents tell us their kids become more attentive and disciplined, do better in school, and are healthier and happier. Call or stop by and see the joy of learning martial arts for yourself.

Spacious training hall with red and blue mats and flags on the wall

Students warming up across the training floor

Our facility

Our training hall is fully covered in professional martial arts matting to keep every student safe, with heavy bags, targets and a full wall of mirrors for forms practice. You’ll find us west of Asheville in Candler, in the same shopping center as NAPA Auto Parts, with easy parking right out front.

Kevin “Tiger” Bang, Ph.D.Grandmaster & founder

Grandmaster Kevin “Tiger” Bang

For more than four decades Grandmaster Bang has taught Taekwondo in the Korean tradition, with a focus on a strong mind and spirit. He still teaches several times a week and travels worldwide to introduce people to TaeMooDo, the healing martial art he developed.

President, World Black Belt Association
Ph.D. in Fitness Science
2015 USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame: Korean Martial Arts Grandmaster of the Year
National Vice President & Regional Director, USA Taekwondo Martial Arts Commission
Vice President, Southeastern US TaeKwonDo Federation
President & CEO, North Carolina State TKD MAC
President & State Director, Georgia Pro TKD Federation
9th Dan, World Black Belt Association
9th Dan, World Tang Soo Do Federation
9th Dan, World Hap Ki Do Association
8th Dan, Moo Duk Kwan
8th Dan, Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Federation)
8th Dan, Korea Hwa Rang Kum Sool Federation
Certified Master Instructor, TaeMooDo healing martial arts
International Master Instructor, “The Art and Science of TaeKwonDo”
Certified International Referee, World Taekwondo Federation
Chief Instructor of Child Discipline and Women’s Self-Defense

Archival photo of a young Grandmaster Bang performing a high kick

Decades on the mat

From his early days competing and demonstrating to leading national federations, Grandmaster Bang has dedicated his life to the art. His demonstrations of breaking, from boards and bricks to glass, are a highlight of every tournament we host.

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