About Us @ Rocket Tae Kwon Do
History
Tae Kwon Do is a martial art that was created and developed in Korea over the course of more than 2,000 years. The earliest records of Tae Kwon Do practice date back to about 50 B.C. The name "Tae Kwon Do" comes from 3 root words: Tae means "to kick" or "Smash with the feet," Kwon implies "punching" or "destroying with the hand or fist," and Do means "way" or "method." In the year 2000, Tae Kwon Do became an official Olympic medal sport.
Chief Instructor
Mr. Davis coaching a student at a local Tae Kwon Do tournament.
Master Jeffrey Davis, a 4th degree black belt and a 23-year veteran of the U.S. Army, has been studying Tae Kwon Do for more than 25 years. He began his studies while stationed in Korea, where he earned his 1st degree black belt, and continued his study upon his return to the United States. In 1994 and 1995, he was the U.S. Tae Kwon Do champion, and in 1995, also the North Carolina State Tae Kwon Do champion. In 2001, Master Davis moved to Huntsville and founded Rocket Tae Kwon Do.
Associate Instructor
Mr. Darren Abbott, a 1st degree black belt, has been studying Tae Kwon Do for 4 years. He began to study Tae Kwon Do in 2002 under Master Davis. In 2004, he was in the first group of students who started their studies at Rocket Tae Kwon Do to earn his black belt. Mr. Abbott has been assisting Master Davis with both children's and adults' classes since 2004.