Chung Kims Black Belt Amanda, Bettendorf

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition? Our school has been teaching martial arts in the Quad Cities for over 35 years. We teach both Taekwondo and Hapkiye (Hapkido). Family classes are offered 6 days per week and are taught in the afternoons and evenings for your convenience. Children's classes are offered 3 days per week.

What was the inspiration to start or run this business? Our school has a large family focus. To encourage families to train together, we offer special family pricing in our memberships. Families that train together create a special bond, create better habits, and are more likely to go farther in their training.

What do you love most about your job? Our curriculum focuses on teaching self-defense, physical fitness, and healthy living. A continued practice in martial arts results in benefits such as self-confidence, self-control, focus, goal planning, morals, values, and even weight loss.

What is the best reaction you've ever gotten from a customer? We have had several children who have benefited from more confidence, discipline, fitness, and making friends. Adults often have lower stress levels and higher physical fitness. Several adults and children with disabilities have learned to overcome obstacles in order to achieve their goals.