In 2010, as a Master instructor, Joe open Spirit Tae Kwon Do in St. He studied under Master Luong Pham and Master Hoang Danh. He found that it helped him in growing closer to his family, friends and community. Upon seeing the benefits of what Tae Kwon Do had to offer, Joe decided to become a practitioner. in 2005.īorn and raised in Chicago, Joe had always enjoyed martial and combative arts, including Kung Fu, boxing, kickboxing and Tae Kwon Do. Joe, Agnes and their two daughters began training together at USA Tae Kwon Do in Farmington, Minn. In fact, that’s how the Espino family became involved in Tae Kwon Do.
Siblings and parents are encouraged to take family classes together. Spirit Tae Kwon Do offers a variety of classes for adults and children age five and up. It is, however, based on the practitioner’s attitude on adapting the art in their everyday life.” “It is not based on the financial status of an individual. “The views of Spirit Tae Kwon Do towards martial arts is not based on physical capability alone,” pointed out Agnes. This emphasis on strong moral values is what sets Spirit Tae Kwon Do apart. Spirit Taekwondo houses local grand champions and National Olympians. Students attend, compete and support local and national tournaments. PHOTO LEFT: Spirit Taekwondo is a member of USA Taekwondo Association. Spirit TKD‘s main focus is on courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit.Īgnes’ husband, Spirit TKD instructor, Joe Espino, is a firm believer that to be a well-rounded martial artist, one must master oneself first.Īgnes added, “Our lessons are based on uplifting the practitioner to gain confidence, self-awareness and a sense of community involvement.”
“Our mission statement is to share the beauty of Tae Kwon Do while strengthening the practitioner with the five tenets observed in the art,” explained co-owner Agnes Espino.
Spirit Tae Kwon Do (TKD) at 655 Fairview offers lessons in traditional and Olympic-style Tae Kwon Do.
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