BUSINESS FEATURE Frisco Taekwondo America Martial arts school provides physical, mental enrichment M arai Jimenez, owner of Frisco Tae- kwondo America, said she started practicing Taekwondo when she was in third grade. “My brother did [Taekwondo], and I was able to kick him,” Jimenez said with a laugh. “I thought that was awesome. I really liked that aspect of it.” Jimenez continued training in this traditional form of Koreanmartial arts throughout her childhood. As a teenager, she trained and worked at Lacy’s Elite Taekwondo in Frisco, which was formerly owned by Robert Lacy. Jimenez beganmanaging the school in 2016 and bought it three years later. She changed the business name to Frisco Tae- kwondo America for two reasons. “I wanted it to re ect Frisco because I absolutely love Frisco,” said Jimenez, a 2013 graduate of Lone Star High School. She said she also wanted the name to signal the school’s membership with the national Taekwondo America organization. Jimenez said her students range from4 to 60 years old, ranking fromwhite belts to third-degree, senior black belts. She said those who practice Taekwondo gain con dence, respect, discipline and endurance as well as healthy doses of aerobic and leg workouts. Self-defense classes for children and teenagers are also available. Students learn how to block and control their bodies, Jimenez said. They may also spar, break boards and participate in tournaments depending on their skill level. Teaching Taekwondo is Jimenez’s favorite part of owning her business. “Being able to teach someone and seeing them achieve a goal they’ve been struggling to get is the best part of it,” she said. BY KAREN CHANEY
Marai Jimenez demonstrates a standing kick. She is preparing to take the national test in May to earn her fth-degree black belt. (Photos by Karen Chaney/Community Impact Newspaper)
POPULAR CLASSES AT FRISCO TAEKWONDOAMERICA Frisco Taekwondo America o ers a variety of classes that cater to di erent skill levels and students. Cost: $150 a month for all classes. Price includes uniform.
Beginner class: White and yellow belts, students in kindergarten- fth grade. Class length: 30 minutes Intermediate class: Orange belts to blue belts, students in kindergarten- fth grade. Class length: 45 minutes Family class: Family members of any age and belt color. Purpose: This class is designed for families to bond while working out together
Several classes are o ered weekly and accommodate white belts to black belts.
Frisco TaekwondoAmerica 307 Main St., Ste. 120, Frisco
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