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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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    28 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 28 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 [...]

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    New Student SPECIAL

    Tuesday, January 26, 2016

    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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    Father and son

    Sunday, May 17, 2015

    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 [...]

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  • 8th Dan Promotion

    Wednesday, August 27, 2014

    Congratulations to Senior Master Brian R. Malm, 8th Dan. On Saturday August 23, 2014 Grand Master Robert Dunn the founder of the Jun Tong Taekwondo Federation tested Brian R. Malm for 8th degree black belt during regular testing. He was planning a 25th Anniversary of Desert Taekwondo Demonstration when GM Dunn told the audience he [...]

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  • 2014 Lifetime Progression Video

    Tuesday, August 5, 2014

    Lifetime Progression Video of Master Brian R. Malm   Dedicated to the memory of Richard Malm (father) and Jeffery Malm (twin brother). This short video is a highlight progression of Master Brian R. Malm and his martial arts career. Starting at age 5 and continuing to the present, spanning different martial arts over 40 years. [...]

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    Little Kickers! (ages 3-7)

    Wednesday, February 13, 2013

    Taekwondo for children ages 3-7 Our Little Kickers program is a martial arts class designed specifically for younger children. The focus of our Little Kickers program is to have fun while developing coordination, balance, the ability to pay attention, and learning basic martial arts skills. Students 3-7 years old are introduced to the concepts of [...]

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    Masters’ Council

    Friday, February 8, 2013

    Our Master’s Council is dedicated to promoting tradition and maintaining quality! Each Master has 20-45  years of experience (Over 230 combined years of experience!) to help mentor students and instructors to bring out the best of their abilities!    Grand Master Robert Dunn, 9th Dan    (45+ years), JTF Founder.         Master Mark [...]

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Awards & testing
Feb
10

Testing – February 9, 2013

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  Testing started at 10am sharp today! We combined the adults and the kids for the first time in 20 years and it was a huge success! Everyone looked strong, sharp, and well practiced. Congratulations to all the new promotions – especially my 2 new recommended black belts!  Keep up the hard work!

Feb
6

Students practicing

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Advanced Children Our Advanced Children have been working very hard at learning their required information so they can test on Saturday.  At Desert Taekwondo we have pride in both our physical techniques and our mental learning as well. Here is a short video of them practicing during Tuesdays class. It is uploaded on our Facebook [...]

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Jan
27

Facebook posters!

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We are currently adding Motivational Posters to our Facebook page! You might want to check them out!!!

Jan
25

Mrs. Malm’s 4th Degree testing video!

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Watch the highlight video of Master Amy Malm testing for her 4th degree black belt! See some of her forms, one-steps, self-defense, weapon defense, board breaking, and more!

Contact Information

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