President and head instructor Grandmaster Barb Kunkel runs the school with as much energy and dedication as when she was training for the 2000 Olympics. The Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo has a rich history from the birthplace of Taekwondo in Korea to the 2000 Olympics in Australia to right here in Colorado Springs. Our regular classes are divided into belt groups: White Belts & Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. These classes focus on the curriculum for each belt group including proper technique and form and practical self-defense that can be applied in various situations. Students train together in color belt classes with instructors who are trained to help each age group (kids, teens, and adults) meet their unique life, leadership, and curriculum goals. Working together, all ages will get fit, have fun, and increase their confidence in their ability to defend themselves!