• Mask Mandate Rescinded

    Friday, March 26, 2021

    Masks no longer required On March 25, 2021 Governor Ducey rescinded many of the previous restrictions including any local mandates for mask wearing. As we want to keep everyone safe and healthy we want everyone to continue safe practices such as sanitizing and hand washing. If you are sick, please stay home! Please respect each […]

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  • 2021 Schedule

    Monday, March 1, 2021

    With the children’s classes growing again, we have split the Saturday classes like they are during the week. So the Beginning Children will start at 9am and the rest of the schedule is unchanged. Less kids in class means more individualized attention.

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  • 30th Anniversary Lifetime Progression Video

    Tuesday, April 30, 2019

    Desert Taekwondo celebrates 30 years in Business! Grand Master Malm updated his Lifetime Progression Video to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Desert Taekwondo. This video spans his lifetime starting in 1971 with his judo class to today and shows video and pictures throughout almost 50 years of training.    

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  • Student Video 30th Anniversary

    Monday, April 1, 2019

    Student Video from 1989 – 2019 Thank you to all the students over the past 30 years who have made Desert Taekwondo what it is today and creating an atmosphere and legacy that strives from EXCELLENCE!!!!!

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  • 8th Degree Gary L. Smith

    Monday, April 1, 2019

    Congratulations!!! Gary L. Smith (age 72) was promoted to the rank of 8th Dan by Grand Master Brian Malm on March 30, 2019 at the Desert Taekwondo 30th Anniversary. Thank you for 30 years of dedication, commitment, and setting an example that all should follow.

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  • New Student SPECIAL

    Saturday, January 26, 2019

    New Student SPECIAL! Pay for three months of classes and get a FREE UNIFORM and Booklet!!! (a $45 VALUE!)  (new students only!) Our curriculum centers around Taekwondo with an emphasis on technique, self defense, discipline, and control. We are dedicated to producing excellent martial artists that have exceptional skill and character. We place importance on being […]

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  • Sine Wave Motion

    Thursday, August 18, 2016

    What is Sine Wave in Taekwon-Do? The Sine Wave motion is a movement unique to ITF Chang Hon-style Taekwon-do. It is named for the mathematical concept sine wave, an oscillating up-and-down motion. The intent in Taekwon-Do is to create maximum power in one’s technique by raising and lowering the body during the technique. This gives the Sine Wave style of […]

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  • 30 YEARS of Excellence!

    Saturday, March 26, 2016

    Welcome to the Desert Taekwondo Web Site. We are located in Tucson, Arizona.  We have been in business for over 30 years and family owned and operated!  Our PROMISE: Quality instruction Premium Training facility Low rates Family discounts    Read our TESTIMONIALS (click here)!   To learn more about our school,   take a look  at […]

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Content

May
17

Father and son

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Bonding in the Martial Arts Martial arts help to develop the mind-body-spirit in each individual that trains, regardless of age or gender. As each person reaches the level of black belt they also develop strong bonds with training partners, instructors, and students. The bond between an instructor and student is difficult to describe to someone […]

Jan
27

How Martial Arts Changed My Life

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How Martial Arts Changed My Life by Master Howard Hu, 4th degree Black Belt Martial Arts became a popular part of our culture since the mid-‘70s through Hollywood. In the modern day, Martial Arts’ fame rose even higher in the entertainment industry through MMA and UFC. Unfortunately, as it gained its popularity in the modern […]

Dec
20

25th Anniversary Tournament!

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On December 20th, 2014 Desert Taekwondo held a tournament to commemorate and celebrate 25 years in business! We had competitors from ages 3 all the way up to 67! The ranks were our Little Kickers, White Belt all the way to 6th Degree Black Belt. Competitors won 28 trophies, over 50 2nd and 3rd place […]

Dec
1

More classes!

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NEW Sparring classes for children! To maintain the high standards and quality at Desert Taekwondo we have added 2 new 30 minute sparring classes! The classes are in between the Intermediate and Advanced Children on Tuesday and Thursday. The times are 5:30 for Intermediate Children (green & blue belt) and 6:00 for Advanced Children (red & […]

Contact Information

Desert Taekwondo
6221 E. Golf Links Road
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 790-0993