Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo

Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo offers Little Dragons & Ninjas for ages 4 to 9, with basic martial arts skills, focus, safety and confidence through games, home and safety rules, and practical self-defense. It also offers classes by belt group for white belts and beginners, intermediate students, and advanced students, with proper technique, form, and practical self-defense. The school also has a homeschool program, club teams, birthday parties, summer camps, parents night out, and self-defense courses.

Programs

• Little Dragons & Ninjas — ages 4 to 9 · Basic martial arts skills, focus, safety and confidence through games; home and safety rules and practical self-defense in a fun and safe environment.
• Classes by Belt Group — kids, teens, and adults · White Belts & Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced classes focused on proper technique, form, and practical self-defense.
• Homeschool Program — early afternoon classes · Early afternoon classes at Chapel Hills Mall for home-schooled students; also taught at High Country Home Educators through their enrichment program.
• Club Teams — Award-winning club teams, including an international competition team.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday through Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Friday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Sunday closed

About the provider

Grandmaster Barb Kunkel is the president and head instructor, and Grandmaster Jay Warwick is her coach, mentor, and black belt advisor. The school says it has a history that goes from the birthplace of Taekwondo in Korea to the 2000 Olympics in Australia to Colorado Springs. The about page says Grandmaster Barb Kunkel made the U.S. National Taekwondo Team in 1993, was on the team 8 times, made the U.S. Olympic Taekwondo Team in 1996, and earned 1 of 4 spots for the 2000 U.S. Taekwondo Olympic Team.

• Member Events — Annual picnic, murder mysteries, and a festive holiday party.
• Birthday Parties — Birthday parties offered as an event.
• Summer Camps — Super-popular camps when school's out.
• Parents Night Out — Listed as an event offering.
• Self-Defense Courses — Listed as an event offering.

Open to the public; ages 4 & up. Try us for free for 2 weeks. One page says the most a family pays in tuition is for two family members and the rest train free. Classes are divided by belt groups. Some classes are for home-schooled students.

What families say

“I love this school. This is school #4 in my Tae Kwon Do career and I have been highly impressed with their attention to detail, family, community, and success! Love having my 4 year old participate, she even says “Yes, Ma’am” when I ask her to clean her room! Unbelievable staff with passion and purpose. Do not go to another school without checking this one out first! Highly recommend!” — Amy Jones - Member Since 2015

“ALL TKD has been an amazing experience for my whole family. The instructors and program provided at this dojang are fantastic. There is such a strong community surrounding everything from classes to activities to competitions and demonstrations. Everyone is welcome and given an opportunity to advance and grow in a supportive, positive environment.” — Jason Real - Member Since 2017

Last updated November 7, 2026.