The style of TaeKwonDo practiced in ITA today is known as Ho-Am TaeKwonDo. This name symbolizes the spirit, values, and vision of ITA TaeKwonDo. The word ho means "tiger" in Korean, and the word am means "rock". Tiger-Rock is identified with the symbolism of the Siberian tiger, native to Korea and known for its power, prowess, and sense of justice but unfortunately endangered, just as our tenets are endangered values.
As the Tiger symbolizes justice and bravery, the Rock symbolizes the steadfast and immovable life spirit of the Korean and Western civilizations. ITA believes that the success of Ho-Am TaeKwonDo comes from honoring both native Korean-Eastern cultural heritage and the philosophy of the Western mind dating back to the Athenian culture, the beginning of Western democratic thought.
Tiger-Rock: why we're different
Tiger-Rock TaeKwonDo blends the ancient art of TaeKwonDo with modern approaches to teaching and sport science to make our style available to everyone. We understand that in today's world it can be difficult to juggle our responsibilities and still find time for ourselves and our families. Our class structure offers a variety of options, convenient for any schedule. Cultivate both inner and outer strength in a safe, comfortable environment.
- Annually qualified Instructors
- Achieve more academically
- Improve concentration at work
- Builds confidence and self-esteem
- Family rates where available
- Reduce stress from school or the office
- Mind/Body Health
- Learn Defensive Skills
- Specialized curriculum for all ages: Adults (13+), Juniors (7-12) and even Cubs (4-6)
Training for Life...
While training authentic and highly skilled TaeKwonDo artists, the ITA believes the highest purpose of TaeKwonDo education is to prepare students for the responsibilities of citizenship. TaeKwonDo is about real and powerful experiences, resulting in the discovery of innate capabilities and a heightened sense of responsibility. We encourage students to leave conditions better than we find them.
About The ITA
International TaeKwonDo Alliance is an organization dedicated to the teaching, development, and promotion of the art of Ho-Am style TaeKwonDo. The ITA, with its documented teaching curriculum, standardized certifications, and international events, and is made up of hundreds of schools around the world using the same curriculum. ITA's Grand Masters are Craig Kollars, Bert Kollars, and Art Monroe. Senior Masters are James Bailey, Rick Hall, Joe Calhoun, Ron Allman, Don Anderson, Terry Newton, and Marv Conway. ITA's Masters are , Mark Smith, Dan Cerminaro, Joel Neely, Kirke Woodall, Tim Leirer, Phearthur Moore, Richard Johnson, George LeBlanc, Chris Jackson, Carol Hall, Frank Michael, Brent Scoggins, Tom Mathews, Wayne Mathews, Dwayne Parker, Terence Parker, Victor Jordan, Charles Newton, Michael Cerminaro, Sandy Jordan, Roger Killen, Rick Pope, Elliott Slaughter, Danny Williams, Earl Scoggins and Brian Mitchelmore.
The Founding Members of the ITA began their TaeKwonDo training in 1970 and their professional association in 1977. Together, the ITA Masters in 1983 formed the foundation of what has become the International TaeKwonDo Alliance to share the spirit of an ancient art. By design, the name "Alliance" was chosen to define the independent but united relationship of member school Instructors.
The ITA is a TaeKwonDo curriculum, certification standards, and events services company. ITA-licensed member schools are authorized to teach ITA curriculum, to use ITA standards to earn ITA certification of students' rank and Instructor status, and to have their students attend ITA tournaments and camps. ITA-licensed member schools are not franchised schools but rather independently owned schools adhering to ITA policies.
The International TaeKwonDo Alliance is built on the solid principles of its tenets: Honor, Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Courage and Community.
The ITA mission is to empower member Instructors and students to enrich their personal, artistic, and professional lives through traditional TaeKwonDo training.
