- To help children and adults of all ages
and sizes become physically fit through the art of Tae
Kwon Do – and
thereby become healthier people.
- To help attention-challenged children learn
to focus so that they can succeed in school – and
in life.
- To give at-risk youth powerful, character-rich
role models and a place to work out aggression – and
thereby build a greater sense of self-worth
and respect for others.
- To give women and children a safe place
to learn self-defense – and
to feel secure in their home and world.
- To give everyone – regardless of
age, race, gender, beliefs, or lifestyle – the
opportunity to gain mental, physical, and
spiritual strength, and as a result,
make the world a better place.
We’re
Tao of Texas Martial Arts Institute,
and we have a vision.
Come see
what we see.
“Ms. Chapaty, the teacher, is GREAT with children. This is no Steven Segal kind of stuff. The learning environment she has set up for Tae Kwon Do is wholesome. They take a moment to meditate before class, they learn about basic rules, responsibility, safety, and so on. Our son (almost 6 years old) started on his beginner class three weeks ago and he loves it. And the older kids in his class are very helpful and supportive.”
|
G. Vasquez
Parent
Austin, Texas |
“Ms. Chapaty is an excellent martial
artist, a great teacher, and an outstanding
individual who teaches martial arts as a means
to personal growth as well as physical development.
Her classes emphasize personal integrity, courtesy,
and hard work – and she’s not kidding,
either. She expects students to maintain these
character traits not only in class but also
in all areas of their lives. Ms. Chapaty is
a dynamic instructor who works diligently to
keep students focused on task throughout each
class – plus
she manages to blend hard work and concentration
with fun activities!”
|
Richard Maxwell*
3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon
Do /
1st Degree Black Belt in Judo
Chicago, Illinois |
*Maxwell and Chapaty taught Tae Kwon
Do for four years at the Austin, Texas-based
United States Martial Arts Institute, founded
by Dr. Daeshik Kim, who is considered to
be one of the five founding fathers of Tae
Kwon Do in America.
“Cathy Chapaty is more than just a martial
arts instructor. She is a mentor who embodies
all the tenets of Tae Kwon Do: courtesy, integrity,
perseverance, self-control, and indomitable
spirit. She commands a high level of respect
from her students, but still manages to make
every class fun and enjoyable.”
|
Alicia Finn
Probationary Black Belt
in Tae Kwon Do
Austin, Texas |
