History
Choon Lee's Academy of Tae Kwon Do opened in Shawnee in 1973 after Grandmaster Choon Lee relocated to Shawnee from Iowa and founded the American Korean Taekwon-do Association (AKTA). Through the years, the AKTA has expanded to dozens of schools and university clubs across the country and has been home to over 200,000 students, recreational and competitive fighters, national champions, MMA fighters, and one US Olympic Team member. The organization has produced numerous top ranked Master Instructors. Highlights of Grandmaster Lee's 40 year career in Kansas City include training the Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Line, the University of Kansas football and basketball teams and local Police departments. Each year in October the AKTA hosts the AKTA National Championships which attracts competitors from around the country.
Specialties
Choon Lee's Academy is home of 9th Degree Grandmaster Choon Soo Lee and the Headquarters of the American Korean Taekwon-do Association, teaching traditional Taekwondo, Hapkido and self defense to all ages. Classes consist of technique drills and application, cardio work, forms, sparring, and self defense training. Experienced Master Instructors work with students in both a group and individual environment to help them grow in technique proficiency, confidence, and physical conditioning. Facilities include 3 training rooms, observation room, free weights, exercise machines, lockers and showers.