When it all BEGAN
Ever since John P. Wood took his first martial arts class in the mid 70's his life was transformed as
he discovered his true life's passion for the martial arts. Master Wood attributes his success
personally and professionally through the physical and mental development that Taekwondo gave
to him.
Today a successful business man and owner of award winning martial arts schools, Master Wood
can verbalize the vision he saw that metamorphic day in his youth. "To Maximize Your Potential,
Mentally and Physically. One Kick, one Punch, One Lesson at a Time"
Grandmaster Wood, is a certified 7th degree black belt an international instructor with theWorld
Taekwondo Federation, World Taekwondo Council ,and Kukkiwon. He is on the board of directors
of the United State National Taekwondo Federation. Grandmaster Wood also is a 6th degree black
belt in Gumdo and is the chairman of the World Koryo Gumdo Association.
He and his wife Janice moved to Palatine where they have been operating their schools in since
1989. This husband and wife team share and teach the martial arts to hundreds of students each
year so they can discover their full potential.
Total Success For Your Mind And Body
he discovered his true life's passion for the martial arts. Master Wood attributes his success
personally and professionally through the physical and mental development that Taekwondo gave
to him.
Today a successful business man and owner of award winning martial arts schools, Master Wood
can verbalize the vision he saw that metamorphic day in his youth. "To Maximize Your Potential,
Mentally and Physically. One Kick, one Punch, One Lesson at a Time"
Grandmaster Wood, is a certified 7th degree black belt an international instructor with theWorld
Taekwondo Federation, World Taekwondo Council ,and Kukkiwon. He is on the board of directors
of the United State National Taekwondo Federation. Grandmaster Wood also is a 6th degree black
belt in Gumdo and is the chairman of the World Koryo Gumdo Association.
He and his wife Janice moved to Palatine where they have been operating their schools in since
1989. This husband and wife team share and teach the martial arts to hundreds of students each
year so they can discover their full potential.
Total Success For Your Mind And Body
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J.P. Wood Martial Arts America
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Meet the
Master
Janice M. Wood
Janice M. Wood
Grand Master
John P. Wood
John P. Wood
What I love best is that it's for everybody - young & old, male or female. If I did not see the
incredible results and benefits kids and adults have realized over the years, I would not believe it
my self. The physical fitness, endurance and agility benefits are outstanding, but most important is
how fulfilling it is to see kid and adults alike gain incredible self confidence. The benefits grow
exponentially; the longer you learn the more you grow.
Least but not least, is the security and peace of mind knowing you can defend yourself and your
loved ones, if necessary.
Come and see for yourself what I experienced over 20 years ago.
You'll be hooked too!
incredible results and benefits kids and adults have realized over the years, I would not believe it
my self. The physical fitness, endurance and agility benefits are outstanding, but most important is
how fulfilling it is to see kid and adults alike gain incredible self confidence. The benefits grow
exponentially; the longer you learn the more you grow.
Least but not least, is the security and peace of mind knowing you can defend yourself and your
loved ones, if necessary.
Come and see for yourself what I experienced over 20 years ago.
You'll be hooked too!
Together...as a Team, for Life.
 | 5th Degree Black Belt | |
| National Referee-U.S.N.T.F. | |
| Certified Kick-box Instructor | |
| Certified Fitness Trainer | |
| Active Women's Self Defense Teacher | |
| Lead Instructor for 2.5 - 6yr+ classes | |
| "I put on my white, crisp uniform, broker a board, threw some kicks & I was hooked. I loved it!" |
There are many areas in which many of us seek to improve
our lives, such as health, knowledge, and personal happiness.
Some desire success in more than one area, perhaps many
areas. To help you realize you're your hopes and dreams, here
are well-established principles that can be followed to guide
you to your success.
our lives, such as health, knowledge, and personal happiness.
Some desire success in more than one area, perhaps many
areas. To help you realize you're your hopes and dreams, here
are well-established principles that can be followed to guide
you to your success.
Stephen Covey tells us "Beginning with the end in mind, lays
out the direction to move." Before you can succeed, you have
to have the vision to know what you want. Focus on it and
be sure not to lose sight of it.
out the direction to move." Before you can succeed, you have
to have the vision to know what you want. Focus on it and
be sure not to lose sight of it.
Learning to set both short term and long term goals is the next
step to growth and development people who enjoy great
success have set realistic and attainable goals, and they
follow up with by making specific plans to achieve them. As
you move ahead toward your objectives, you must then make
regular assessments on your progress and never be too
stubborn to adjust when necessary.
step to growth and development people who enjoy great
success have set realistic and attainable goals, and they
follow up with by making specific plans to achieve them. As
you move ahead toward your objectives, you must then make
regular assessments on your progress and never be too
stubborn to adjust when necessary.
By enrolling here at J.P. Wood Martial Arts America, from our
introduction courses to our black belt program, we have your
map for success. We have specific curriculum and personal
development guidelines for your success. Which includes a
developmental approach that is educationally sound. This
means you have a step by step plan to for success and you
and your children will learn the focus, discipline and respect
for total success for your mind and body. We will reinforce
your experience with handouts, newsletters and activities
that will develop a partnership between you and our
educational staff.
introduction courses to our black belt program, we have your
map for success. We have specific curriculum and personal
development guidelines for your success. Which includes a
developmental approach that is educationally sound. This
means you have a step by step plan to for success and you
and your children will learn the focus, discipline and respect
for total success for your mind and body. We will reinforce
your experience with handouts, newsletters and activities
that will develop a partnership between you and our
educational staff.
| Ever since John P. Wood took his first martial arts class in the mid 70's his life was transformed as he discovered his true life's passion for the martial arts. Master Wood attributes his success personally and professionally through the physical and mental development that Taekwondo gave to him. Today a successful business man and owner of award winning martial arts schools, Master Wood can verbalize the vision he saw that metamorphic day in his youth. "To Maximize Your Potential, Mentally and Physically. One Kick, one Punch, One Lesson at a Time" Grandmaster Wood, is a certified 7th degree black belt an international instructor with theWorld Taekwondo Federation, World Taekwondo Council ,and Kukkiwon. He is on the board of directors of the United State National Taekwondo Federation. Grandmaster Wood also is a 6th degree black belt in Gumdo and is the chairman of the World Koryo Gumdo Association. He and his wife Janice moved to Palatine where they have been operating their schools in since 1989. Janice is a 4th degree black belt and senior instructor at the school, this husband and wife team share and teach the martial arts to hundreds of students each year so they can discover their full potential. Total Success For Your Mind And Body |
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Over 20 yrs ago, when my friend and I were bored and looking for a fun & exciting workout class,
my sister suggested Taekwondo. We went the next day t find out what it involved. I put on my
white, crisp uniform, broker a board, threw some kicks & I was hooked. I loved it!
At first my parents weren't sure that martial arts was the right choice, then a girl was attacked in
the nearby neighborhood and they said: "thank goodness you're taking martial art classes."
my sister suggested Taekwondo. We went the next day t find out what it involved. I put on my
white, crisp uniform, broker a board, threw some kicks & I was hooked. I loved it!
At first my parents weren't sure that martial arts was the right choice, then a girl was attacked in
the nearby neighborhood and they said: "thank goodness you're taking martial art classes."
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