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Aspire Taekwondo
Location: 928 E Broadway Ave, Norton Shores MI, 49444 (the former Latin American Club)
Classes for ages 5 to Senior Citizens
Lil dragons
Become a Champion
Ages 5-9 Years Old
Ages 5-9 Years Old
Home of Champions!!
50 National Champions since 2014.
Our instructors are taught to lead from the front. All of our instructors are National Champions.
Ages 5-9 Years Old
Ages 5-9 Years Old
Ages 5-9 Years Old
Our Lil Dragons program is the premier elementary age program in West Michigan!!
To keep up with the high demand and avoid having to turn kids away, we added a 2nd Lil Dragons class
Ages 5-9 Years Old
Classes taught by Master Instructors with help from Junior Instructors, giving us a great student to instructor ration for optimal environment for learning. All of of adult instructors have passed rigorous background checks and have completed Safe Sport Training.
Sensory Friendly
Big news!!! New Sensory Friendly Class
Sensory Friendly class taught by Master Willard and Mrs. Willard. Mrs. Willard is an award winning Special Education teacher with over 20 years teaching in an SXI class room.
We started this class as a pilot program, not knowing how successful it could be. Using techniques used in the SXI classroom we have observed significant improvements. We are very excited the possibilities this program can offer students that would struggle in another setting.
General Membership Classes
Build Strength and Flexibility
Build Strength and Flexibility
Build Strength and Flexibility
Our classes work on Strength, Conditioning and Flexibility in addition to Kicks and Strikes
No Fee Belt Testing
Build Strength and Flexibility
Build Strength and Flexibility
There is no charge for belt testing. Finances will never be a factor when determining if someone is ready to promote.
Taekwondo Family
Build Strength and Flexibility
Taekwondo Family
Build life long friendships.
Taekwondo is so much more than just learning martial arts.
About Us
Certified Master and Black Belt Instructors
- Our instructors are certified through multiple national and international organizations including World ChangMooKwan, Kukkiwon, USA Taekwondo, and AAU Taekwondo. Master Roger Willard and Master Len Lawrence, our head instructors, are accomplished Martial Artists on the local, state and national level. Our Master instructors are the most well rounded martial artists in the area. They have National Championships in sparring, forms. and in board breaking. They are also Nationally certified Coaches and Referees in USA Taekwondo and AAU Taekwondo.
Large Training Floor
Featuring the largest matted training floor in the area. The waiting room is a large space with cafe style tables, comfortable seating and plenty of outlets to charge those devices.
Our Philosophy
Taekwondo is an art and a sport that will build your mind and body. We provide individualized plans for each student based on the student's interests. There is a place for you if you want to learn to defend yourself, get in shape, build your confidence, obtain a life long goal of a black belt, make new friends, or compete in tournaments.
Home of Champions
The most decorated club in the area, over the last 5 years. We have over 40 National Championships between Sparring, Forms and Board Breaking!!
Pastor Jon Young (INSPIRE MASTER)
Pastor Jon
Pastor Jon Young recently joined our team. He is affectionately referred to as Pastor Jon by all of our members and instructors. In addition to having the title of Pastor, Pastor Jon is a Master in Taekwondo. Pastor Jon often helps out with the Lil Dragons class, taught by Master Lawrence. As our resident Chaplain, Pastor Jon will be available to talk about any of your spiritual needs, martial arts or anything else you feel like discussing.
Pastor Jon was recently dubbed the "Inspire Master" in a local publication. This was in reference to him inspiring people through his work as a Licensed Pastor, while also being a Master in Taekwondo.
Master Instructors
Master Roger Willard
Master Roger Willard
Master Roger Willard
Master Willard Co-founded Aspire Taekwondo with Master Lawrence in 2014. Master Willard teaches our Sparring class. He also teams with Master Lawrence and Pastor Jon to teach our Lil Dragons class. Master Willard teams with Mrs Willard (2 time Teacher of the Year) to teach a Sensory Friendly class.
Master Willard is also an officer on the Board of Directors for Michigan Sport Taekwondo (501c3), serving at the President.
Master Len Lawrence
Master Roger Willard
Master Roger Willard
Master Lawrence Co-founded Aspire Taekwondo with Master Willard in 2014. Master Lawrence teaches our Poomsae/Drills classes. Master Lawrence teams with Master Willard and Pastor Jon to teach our Lil Dragons class.
Master Lawrence is also an officer on the Board of Directors for Michigan Sport Taekwondo (501c3), serving at the Secretary.
Master Brent Eklund
Master Roger Willard
Master Brent Eklund
Master Eklund has been with Aspire Taekwondo since our founding. In 2022, Master Eklund was promoted to the rank of Master (4th Dan Black Belt). Master Eklund teaches our Cardio Kick class. Ths class is instrumental in getting our students in top physical condition, so they are physically capable of using the techniques taught in the other classes.
Aspire Taekwondo: credentials
Aspire Taekwondo takes pride in the fact that we offer the highest level of Traditional Taekwondo and Sport Taekwondo. We have World ChangMooKwan certified International Instructors. We study Traditional Taekwondo through World ChangMooKwan. ChangMooKwan was originally known as YMCA Kwon Bop Bu before its founder Byung In Yoon's disappearance. In 1953, Lee Nam Suk became the leader of the Kwon and renamed it, ChangMooKwan. In 1961, ChangMooKwan joined the Korean Taekwondo Association (KTA) and Lee Nam Suk was named the General Director. The Kukkiwon was founded as the Central Dojang of the KTA in 1972. The current leader of World ChangMooKwan is Kim Joong Young. Grand Master Kim is a committee member for the High Dan Promotion Committee for the Kukkiwon. Although, the official martial arts curriculum of ChangMooKwan is the Kukkiwon system. Aspire Taekwondo has chosen to maintain an even higher standard than we are required to by the organizations we are certified through. Since 2014, this high standard has produced over 40 National Champions in our Sport Taekwondo program.