- Certified 7th degree Black Belt
- Certified International Master
- Certified International Referee
- Achieved Doctorates for Martial Arts Philosophy & Martial Arts Science in March of
2008
- Officer for the U. S. National Taekwondo Federation since 1995
- Chairman for the World Koryo Gumdo Federation since 2000
- Member of the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame
- Retired from Competition in 2000 holds State, National and International Gold
Medals
- Trained many athletes to National and International Titles in Taekwondo and
Gumdo
- NOTE: All three of his sons have won multiple Junior National and International
Titles in Taekwondo and Gumdo
Qualifications:
Experience:
Grandmaster, John P. Wood
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J.P. Wood Martial Arts America 249 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, Illinois Serving your community for over 22 years
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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. Now Grandmaster Wood attributes his success personally and professionally to the physical and mental development that the martial arts gave him.
He and his wife Janice moved from Cleveland, Ohio to Palatine, Illinois in 1986 where they started a new chapter in their martial arts career and business. Here they have grown their school to over 350 active students. This husband and wife team share and teach the martial arts so that they can impact their community and their students may discover their full potential.
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- Over 33 years active experience in the martial arts
- Teaching martial arts for over 30 years
- Athlete from 1976 to 1999
- Referee from 1979 to present
- Tournament Director for 12 Martial Arts Championships
- Developed goal oriented training system for student development in the martial
arts.
- Published Training videos and DVD’s for Taekwondo, Karate and Gumdo (sword)
Action Plan:
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.
Vision:
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.
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New Student Course
5 weeks
2 x per week
Includes Uniform
1st Belt Test
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