Highlights
THE IBBCV IS...
- An accredited, dedicated, full-time martial arts school.
- A member of the finest martial arts organization in the world today: The Federation of Black Belt Centers of International Grandmaster Kwon, Jae-Hwa.
- An established taekwon-do school operating in Charlottesville since 1992 with an enduring reputation for quality.
THE IBBCV TEACHES...
- The original, highly aerobic, non-contact style of traditional taekwon-do.
- A philosophy non-aggression, courtesy, humility, self-control, and of course, physical self defense techniques.
THE IBBCV PROVIDES...
- A non-competitive environment emphasizing individual improvement.
- Personalized service in a friendly, supportive environment.
- Our school leader and a staff of experienced black belt instructors.
- A full schedule of adult classes throughout the day and evening to accommodate most work schedules.
- A customized fully-equipped facility including 2 training rooms, showers, and a viewing lobby.
THE IBBCV OFFERS...
- Three distinct children's programs for age-appropriate instruction.
- Preconditioning program for adults who are just getting started in taekwon-do as well as a physically and intellectually challenging Adult program.
- A variety of money-saving discounts for families and long-term students.
- Extra classes each week for each color belt and for family groups.
- Unlimited classes for one low price.
Instructors
The IBBCV was founded by James and Virginia Hamrick, a husband/wife teaching team. The Hamricks are students of the world-renowned International Grandmaster Kwon, Jae-Hwa. The Hamricks began their taekwon-do training with Master Kwon in 1984 while living in New York City.
They both hold the rank of 4th degree black belt and have been teaching Tae Kwon-Do part-time since 1987, full-time since 1992.
The Hamricks both hold college degrees and worked for many years as business professionals before becoming full-time Taekwon-Do teachers.
They selected the Charlottesville area for its many fine attributes, and moved here in 1991 to open the IBBCV and raise their two young daughters.
The Hamricks continue to train in taekwon-do. They are advisors to the current school leader, John J. Oliver, and they conduct examinations for students' belt promotions at the IBBCV as well as offer special seminars.
Students
Students of the IBBCV include men, women and children.
Students come from all walks of life, with diverse ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds. The international flavor of the school is reflected in its name.
The prevailing spirit in the IBBCV is one of acceptance, support and encouragement of all fellow students. There is a strong family element in the school as well. Many families have two or more members of the same nuclear or extended family enrolled.
The Facility
OUR 6100 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY INCLUDES...
- Two viewing lobbies with windows into the training room and television.
- There are chairs, benches and tables with chairs for sitting, watching classes or doing work while children or other family members take class.
- There is a toy box for little ones to use in the main lobby.
- Men and Ladies dressing and shower rooms.
- Stretching area.
- Separate "homework" room for kids to use while parents take class.
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