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WhatsNew
Website Redesign
Hey everyone, what do you think of the new website? Looks a lot like the old one but is now focused on just Chang-Hon TaeKwon-Do. Lets Rock 2013!
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CurrentNews
QUARTERLY BLACK BELT WORKOUTS!!!
Hey everyone, we are getting the dates setup for our quarterly workouts for 2013! Are you ready? Looks like we will be working out at Mr. Mbow's school in Middleton, WI in January, April, July and Oct AND are looking to setiup quarterly workouts in Midwest Academy in Elgin, IL in February, May, August and November, what a ROCKING Year 2013 is going to be!
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RecentNews
Annual MMAL Camp
Wow, was that a fun camp or what! We had Master climbing out of the walls, we had Juijitsu, Kumdo, Judo, Weapons, Breaking and tons of other great sessions. Master Valin would like to thank EVERYONE that worked so hard to make this happend and everyone that participated! Wait until you see what we have planned for 2013!!!!
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Our Services
Find out what services we offer in the way of style governance and
recognition & Tournament Sanctioning and Scoring
The Midwest Martial Arts League offers many student services:
- Rank Certification
- Seminars (TaeKwon-Do, Weapons, Grappling)
- Martial Arts Networking opportunities
- Uniform Patches
- Membership Certification
- Opportunity to learn from instructors who have dedicated themselves to continuing to learn TaeKwon-Do
Click Here to see the Membership, Rank and Other MMAL Requirements
The Midwest Martial Arts League offers a wide array of services meant for instructors:
- Quarterly Black Belt Workouts
- Rank Certification
- Instructor Certification
- Seminars (TaeKwon-Do, Weapons and Grappling)
- Martial Arts Networking opportunities
- Uniform Patches
- Membership Certification
- Curriculum Reveiwo and Development
Click Here to see the Membership, Rank and Other MMAL Requirements
Owning a martial arts school is not as simple as having a space and a curriculum and they will come. It takes a lot of hardwork, considerable business acumen and a sound understanding of marketing and sales. Many of our board have ran for profit schools for many years and are happy to share what has worked for them and what has not. If you are looking for an organizaiton that can helpy you progress both as a martial artist and as a business owner, look no further. A plus is that we will never "upsell" you into monthly consulting fee either!
The Midwest Martial Arts League has some truly remarkable individials on its board and is always looking for other likeminded, dedicated senior black belts to join and help guide this great organization into the future.
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Mr. Valin has been training in TaeKwon-Do since 1979 and
currently holds the rank of 7th Degree (Dan) Black Belt. Master
Valin is the Master Instructor and President of The Midwest Academy
Of TaeKwon-Do with its' headquarters and one of its schools in
Elgin, IL, There are additional locations in Wheeling and Mount
Prospect, IL and he also has schools throughout the Midwest
reporting to him under the Midwest Martial Arts League.
Certifications are held with the Midwest Martial Arts League, the
International TaeKwon-Do Union, the International TaeKwon-Do
Federation, the United States TaeKwon-Do Federation, and the
American TaeKwon-Do Institute. Master Valin has been instructing
students ranging in age from 7 to 74 years old since 1984. Master
Valin is also actively involved with organizing, promoting, and
officiating tournaments and events locally and nationally and has
put together a number of successful demonstration teams. Master
Valin also has extensive experience in Ju Jitsu, Hapkido and other
forms of self-defense.
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Master Dan Valin
President
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Mr. Kuhfeldt has been training in TaeKwon-Do since 1984and currently holds the rank of 7th Degree (Dan) black Belt. Certification are held wiht the Mdwest Martial Arts League, the International TaeKwon-Do Union, The Midwest Academy of TaeKwon-Do, the International TaeKwon-Do Federation, the United States TaeKwon-Do Federation, and the American TaeKwon-Do Institute. Master Kuhfeldt has been instructing since 1992 and is also actively involved in tournaments both as an official and as a competitor. Master Kuhfeldt is a key member in the demonstration teams Master Valin has organized, and has extensive experience in JiuJitsu and self-defense. Master Kuhfeldt was instrumental in organizing and instructing at a TaeKwon-Do club he was in college. Master Kuhfledt is a Program Director for the Wheeling Park District and is the Training Director for the Midwest Academy of TaeKwon-Do. |
Master Scott Kuhfeldt |
Mr. Crisp currently holds
the rank of 4th Degree (Dan) Black Belt and is certified with the
International TaeKwon-Do Union and the Midwest Academy Of
TaeKwon-Do. Mr. Crisp is actively involved with our competition and
demonstration team and has extensive training in Ju Jitsu and other
forms of martial arts as well as TaeKwon-Do. Mr. Crisp officiates at
tournaments locally and nationally. He is also a certified Cardio
Kickboxing Instructor and is the Membership Director for Midwest
Academy of TeaKwon-Do. |
Jemel Crisp
Membership Director
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Master Brabeck has been training in TaeKwon-Do since 1977 and currently holds the rank of 7th degree (dan) black Belt. Certifications are held with the Universal TaeKwon-Do Federation, World TKD Alliance, and Chung Do Kwan. Master Brabeck trained with the late Grand Master Han Chak Yo, who was hand picked by General Choi to spread the art of TKD. Master Brabeck also owns Northwest TKD, and recently was invited by Master Valin to join he and his students at Midwest Academy of Martial Arts. Master Brabeck organized the first National TKD tournament for the physically and developmentally challendged in 1993 and taught special TKD classes at Little City. Some of his past experiences include: Executive Director for Tournaments for hte Universal TKD Federation, UTF/WTA Demonstration Team Secratary General of the World TKD Alliance, Master Brabeck is also the Technical Director and Korean Translation Advisor for the Midwest Academy of TaeKwon-Do |
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Mr. Zielinski has been training in TaeKwon-Do since 1984 and currently holds the rank of 6th (Dan) Black Belt in TaeKwon-Do and a 2nd Degree Black Belt in JiuJitsu. Certifications are held with the Midwest Martial Arts League, The Internaltional TaeKwon-Do Union, The Midwest Academy of TaeKwon-Do, the International TaeKwon-Do Federation, The United States TaeKwon-Do Federation and Great Lakes Martial Arts. Master Zielinski has been instructing since 1991 and has been actively involved in demonstrations teams for Great Lakes Martial Arts and the Midwest Academy of TaeKwon-Do. Master Zielinski is also actively invovled in tournaments in the Midwest as both a competitor and official. Master Zielinski is a Program Director for the River Trails Park District and Technical Director for the Midwest Academy of TaeKwon-Do |
Master Fred Zielinski |
Kevin McDaniel currently
holds a 5th degree black belt in ITF Style TaeKwon-Do, 2nd degree
black belt in Aikido & and has extensive experience in Jujitsu.
Mr. McDaniel holds both an MBA and Master of Sciences degree in
Computer Sciences.
Mr. McDaniel competed both nationally and internationally in the
1980's and has trained over 100 students through black belt.
Mr. McDaniel's greatest pleasure (other than his 5 kids) is watching
his students have their "Ah Ha!" moments during training.
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Kevin McDaniel
Information Technology &
Wisconsin State Director
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