About
Hwa Rang Do Martial Art Academy Youth Programs offers Little Tigers, Kids Martial Arts, and Teen Martial Arts, along with related options such as an After School Program, Summer Camp, and Birthday Parties. The youth programs are part of a broader set of activities that also include Adult Martial Arts, with versions of each program offered in the Twin Cities. The academy teaches Hwa Rang Do, which is described as a true complete martial art that includes striking, grappling, weaponry, meditation, energy, and health.
• Ages: 4–17 years old
The academy has been serving the Twin Cities since 2001. Its mission statement describes a focus on martial arts, education, and coaching, and on creating an atmosphere that is safe, comfortable, and welcoming for students and family members. The mission statement also describes Hwa Rang Do as a traditional school that respects a lineage going back to the ancient days of historical Korea and as a system developed in accordance with the ancient principles of Um-Yang, emphasizing balance in life and harmony with others and nature. Hwa Rang Do is described as one of the most comprehensive systems of self-defense and combative techniques in the world, including both hard and soft styles and both linear and circular styles, and as striving for mastery of all possible situations. It is also described as the mother art of Tae Soo Do, which is presented as an undergraduate program that prepares martial artists with fundamentals, basic mechanics, and philosophies.
The Little Tigers program is described as a blend of gross motor skills, personal development, and character enrichment that gives children an edge when they enter a busy school setting. The kids martial arts program in the Twin Cities is described as teaching self-defense and life skills like focus, discipline, and respect, and as helping confidence and grades. The teen martial arts program in the Twin Cities is described as combining confidence-raising fitness and life-changing self-defense, and as helping teens get active, make new friends, and better themselves. The Twin Cities adult martial arts program is described as combining next-level fitness with fun and as an alternative to boring workouts.
The After School Program in the Twin Cities is described as a safe, fun, and enriching environment for children after school. Summer camps in the Twin Cities are described as experiences children will not forget and as life-changing through martial arts. Birthday parties in the Twin Cities are described as the best birthday parties, giving children the perfect party while parents enjoy a stress-free day.
Testimonials describe Hwa Rang Do as having a philosophy that stands out among other arts and as a comprehensive fighting system and lifestyle martial art that includes meditation and healing arts. One testimonial notes a child attending for five years and describes instructors as wonderful with kids, patient yet firm, and committed to getting kids to be their most excellent selves. Another testimonial calls it the best and most comprehensive martial arts in the world and mentions its founder, Dr. Joo Bang Lee. Additional comments describe a positive experience, character-building philosophy woven into activities, and classes that create a strong bond among students as they progress through belt ranks.
Last updated June 28, 2026.
• Ages: 4–17 years old
The academy has been serving the Twin Cities since 2001. Its mission statement describes a focus on martial arts, education, and coaching, and on creating an atmosphere that is safe, comfortable, and welcoming for students and family members. The mission statement also describes Hwa Rang Do as a traditional school that respects a lineage going back to the ancient days of historical Korea and as a system developed in accordance with the ancient principles of Um-Yang, emphasizing balance in life and harmony with others and nature. Hwa Rang Do is described as one of the most comprehensive systems of self-defense and combative techniques in the world, including both hard and soft styles and both linear and circular styles, and as striving for mastery of all possible situations. It is also described as the mother art of Tae Soo Do, which is presented as an undergraduate program that prepares martial artists with fundamentals, basic mechanics, and philosophies.
The Little Tigers program is described as a blend of gross motor skills, personal development, and character enrichment that gives children an edge when they enter a busy school setting. The kids martial arts program in the Twin Cities is described as teaching self-defense and life skills like focus, discipline, and respect, and as helping confidence and grades. The teen martial arts program in the Twin Cities is described as combining confidence-raising fitness and life-changing self-defense, and as helping teens get active, make new friends, and better themselves. The Twin Cities adult martial arts program is described as combining next-level fitness with fun and as an alternative to boring workouts.
The After School Program in the Twin Cities is described as a safe, fun, and enriching environment for children after school. Summer camps in the Twin Cities are described as experiences children will not forget and as life-changing through martial arts. Birthday parties in the Twin Cities are described as the best birthday parties, giving children the perfect party while parents enjoy a stress-free day.
Testimonials describe Hwa Rang Do as having a philosophy that stands out among other arts and as a comprehensive fighting system and lifestyle martial art that includes meditation and healing arts. One testimonial notes a child attending for five years and describes instructors as wonderful with kids, patient yet firm, and committed to getting kids to be their most excellent selves. Another testimonial calls it the best and most comprehensive martial arts in the world and mentions its founder, Dr. Joo Bang Lee. Additional comments describe a positive experience, character-building philosophy woven into activities, and classes that create a strong bond among students as they progress through belt ranks.
Last updated June 28, 2026.
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