Who we are
Legacy Martial Arts lives up to its name in honoring the unique and different styles of Tae Kwon Do; from the teaching strategies of the late Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee, the Father of American Tae Kwon Do or the more traditional forms styles and techniques from the International Tae Kwon Do Federation (ITF).
As a result, Legacy Martial Arts is a truly proven system, a martial arts experience that provides fun, fitness, and self-defense ability. Most importantly we believe our system helps build life skills—such as confidence, focus, and discipline—that are important at any age, in any endeavor, for all aspects of life.
We strongly believe in the value of Tae Kwon Do instruction for all age levels, especially for the young. Legacy Martial Arts emphasizes the disciplines of attention and respect; concentration and timing; strength and flexibility; goal setting, achievement and accomplishment, sportsmanship, confidence, character, and of course, FUN!
Our Philosophy
The Student Creed
To build true confidence, through strength in my body, honesty in my heart, and knowledge in my mind. To keep friendship with one another and to build a strong and happy community. Never fight to achieve selfish ends, but to develop: Might For Right!
The Legacy Affirmations
(Chario! Kyung nay. Shio.)
How should you enter?
By leaving all negative thoughts behind.
Why are you here?
To better myself and the lives of others.
How do you to live?
By persevering in my difficulties and celebrating my triumphs with humility.
What do you represent?
The Tae Kwon Do Mindset.
Chario! Who are we?
Le-ga-cy! (shio)
Class Closing
Class Dismissed! Might For Right!
Might For Right! Attitude!
How Do We Lead? By Example Ma’am/Sir!
Thank you Class! Thank you Ma’am/Sir!
Kyung Nay- Kamsahamnida (bows towards parents)
Hesan! Le-Ga-Cy!
Master C with her son “Assistant Coach E” in his Panda uniform.
Check out that nice punch!
About Master J. Curiel
Updated Bio Soon! In the meantime…
Some of Master Curiel's tournament achievements include:
2025 The Gauntlet (after an almost 10 year gap!)
1st place Traditional Forms 35+
2016 Capitol Classics (6A NASKA rated)
2nd Place Korean Traditional Forms 18-29
3rd Place Point Sparring 18-29
2009- 2015 WCMAO World Cup Finals Tournament
1st Place Women Lightweight Point Sparring (2009)
1st Place Women's 18 - 29 Korean Traditional ('10,'12,'16)
Overall Womens World Cup Champion Sparring (2010)
Overall Womens World Cup Champion Forms (2009)
2012
1st Place Women's Traditional Form's WorldGate Challenge
2nd Place Women's Point Sparring WorldGate Challenge
1st Place Women's Sparring Positive Impact Tournament
2nd Place Overall Traditional Forms
Top 5 Women's Korean Traditional Battle of Atlanta
(NASKA 4A)
Top 5 Women's Korean Traditional U.S. OPEN
(NASKA 6A Tournament Featured on ESPN)
2010
4th Place Women's SL Point Sparring Capitol Classics
5th Place Women's Korean Traditional Capitol Classics
2009
3rd Place Point Sparring Capitol Classics
(6A NASKA rated)
2005-2009 Super Challenge Tournament
1st Place Overall Women's 18-29 in:
Point Sparring
Traditional Forms
Musical Forms