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Franklin Family Taekwondo offers Taekwondo training, self defense, and structured martial arts classes through its After-School Program, Traditional Program, and Homeschool program. The studio also runs Taekwondo Camps and Ninja Camps, and some classes include optional games and dodgeball after class. Franklin Family Taekwondo is a full-service, traditional martial arts studio with a focus on discipline and respect in a family environment, and its curriculum touches coordination, character development, and self defense.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Homeschool program classes meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1 pm; Taekwondo Camps run as week-long day camps during school breaks.
Franklin Family Taekwondo is a martial arts school that focuses on hard work and self-improvement in a family-centered environment. The school is part of the Choong Sil Kwan Taekwondo Federation, which is a branch of the ITF and does not train Olympic Style, or WT. Students must truly earn their next rank, and character sheets with a character word are required for promotion at each rank. The Traditional Program offers two weeks of classes for free, and the Homeschool program offers two weeks of classes for free with no contracts. Camps at Franklin Family Taekwondo combine Taekwondo training with ninja activities, and the after-school care includes structured time with disciplined and engaging activities.
Franklin Family Taekwondo is run by 5th Degree Black Belt Karla Zuercher, who is the Owner and Chief Instructor and a fully certified instructor of the Choong Sil Taekwondo Federation (CTF). The leadership team also includes Assistant Instructors Mr. Tim Grove, Mrs. Stephanie Stanley, and Ms. Amanda Brunotts. Tim Grove received his 5th degree Black Belt in May of 2025. Stephanie Stanley received her 2nd degree Black Belt in February of 2022. Amanda Brunotts is a 2nd degree Black Belt and Assistant Instructor at Franklin Family Taekwondo.
Ms. Zuercher is a World Champion who has won several US CTF National Championships and has competed with the United States CTF International Team twice, earning a bronze medal in England at the 2023 World Championships and a gold medal in Scotland at the 2025 World Championships. At the 2025 World Championships in Scotland, Ms. Zuercher won gold, Mr. Grove won silver, and Ms. Brunotts won bronze. Mr. Grove has won many medals at national and international competitions across the world, including a silver medal at the 2025 World Championships in Scotland. Amanda Brunotts has won multiple CTF National Championships and a bronze medal at the 2025 World Championships in Scotland. Several international competitors train at the school, the instructors compete internationally with the United States CTF Taekwondo Team, and students at Franklin Family Taekwondo can earn a spot on the United States CTF Taekwondo Team.
Last updated May 12, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Homeschool program classes meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1 pm; Taekwondo Camps run as week-long day camps during school breaks.
Franklin Family Taekwondo is a martial arts school that focuses on hard work and self-improvement in a family-centered environment. The school is part of the Choong Sil Kwan Taekwondo Federation, which is a branch of the ITF and does not train Olympic Style, or WT. Students must truly earn their next rank, and character sheets with a character word are required for promotion at each rank. The Traditional Program offers two weeks of classes for free, and the Homeschool program offers two weeks of classes for free with no contracts. Camps at Franklin Family Taekwondo combine Taekwondo training with ninja activities, and the after-school care includes structured time with disciplined and engaging activities.
Franklin Family Taekwondo is run by 5th Degree Black Belt Karla Zuercher, who is the Owner and Chief Instructor and a fully certified instructor of the Choong Sil Taekwondo Federation (CTF). The leadership team also includes Assistant Instructors Mr. Tim Grove, Mrs. Stephanie Stanley, and Ms. Amanda Brunotts. Tim Grove received his 5th degree Black Belt in May of 2025. Stephanie Stanley received her 2nd degree Black Belt in February of 2022. Amanda Brunotts is a 2nd degree Black Belt and Assistant Instructor at Franklin Family Taekwondo.
Ms. Zuercher is a World Champion who has won several US CTF National Championships and has competed with the United States CTF International Team twice, earning a bronze medal in England at the 2023 World Championships and a gold medal in Scotland at the 2025 World Championships. At the 2025 World Championships in Scotland, Ms. Zuercher won gold, Mr. Grove won silver, and Ms. Brunotts won bronze. Mr. Grove has won many medals at national and international competitions across the world, including a silver medal at the 2025 World Championships in Scotland. Amanda Brunotts has won multiple CTF National Championships and a bronze medal at the 2025 World Championships in Scotland. Several international competitors train at the school, the instructors compete internationally with the United States CTF Taekwondo Team, and students at Franklin Family Taekwondo can earn a spot on the United States CTF Taekwondo Team.
Last updated May 12, 2026.
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