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Martial Arts Academy in Fort Collins
The Black Belt instructors at our martial arts academy in Fort Collins have many years of experience both training in karate and teaching students. Whether you or your child is just starting on a fitness journey or you are seasoned athletes, our karate dojo has fun classes to help you reach your goals. At our Fort Collins karate training center, our instructors vary each class to the needs of the students, helping them be healthier, safer, and more confident. We teach our students karate from the ground up, regardless of their previous sports experience or fitness level.
In addition to providing traditional taekwondo training, we also have a strong focus on self-defense and sparring. We bring in techniques from other martial arts disciplines, including jiu-jitsu, judo, and boxing in order to teach our students a variety of practical skills. Whether you want to make new friends at our Fort Collins karate dojo, learn self-defense, compete in tournaments, improve self-discipline, gain confidence, get in shape, or just have fun, you are sure to enjoy our classes!
Students at our martial arts academy in Fort Collins learn skills that help them in all aspects of life, including at home, school, and work. They not only become well-rounded martial artists, but also good teammates, life-long learners, and respected leaders in the community. In our classes for kids and adults, our instructors focus on teaching positive character development, effective teamwork, and respect for self and others. While training at our Fort Collins karate training center, our students also learn to be effective instructors who share their knowledge with their peers, in turn improving their own martial arts skills.
Over time, students at our Fort Collins martial arts academy also see significant improvements in focus, confidence, attitude, weight management, flexibility, balance, and strength. We're excited to meet you and help you transform your life through karate. Contact our instructors at Karate West to learn more about how our martial arts classes can benefit you and your family.
Kim H. Yee
Kim Yee is Karate West's Owner/Chief Instructor. He holds the rank of 8th Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do under Grand Master Roy Kurban of TX, and 2nd degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Professor Amal Easton of Denver, CO. The late Richard Bustillo and the late Steve Fisher, both of CA, were also his instructors, as was his original TaeKwon Do instructor, J.B. Chung, of Madison, WI. Mr. Yee also was a Golden Gloves boxer under Mr. Andy Hollibush of Madison, WI. Mr. Yee started studying martial arts when he was in junior high, and started teaching while still in high school. He has a BS in art and physical education. Kim and Lou Anne Yee started Karate West in 1978.
Lou Anne Yee
Lou Anne Yee is Karate West's Co-Owner/Manager. She has been with Karate West from the beginning, though she didn't earn her first Black Belt until 1981, and her primary responsibilities have not been in the classroom. She teaches introductory lessons for peewees, fills in teaching whenever needed, directs the Demonstration Team, helps with Instructor Training, and trains candidates for Black Belt. She holds the rank of 7th Dan in Tae Kwon Do under Grand Master Roy Kurban of TX. And she has an MS in Experimental Social Psychology and many years of experience as a ballet dancer.
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