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We Welcome You.</B></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> LYNDELL INSTITUTE OF TAE KWON DO</div> <bR> <div>              </div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="685" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 306 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="800a42c0.jpg" border=0 width="420" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="a8575750.jpg" border=0 width="117" height="117" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Other Martial Arts Links:</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="taekwondo.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="LYNDELL INSTITUTE OF TAE KWON DO"><U><B>LYNDELL INSTITUTE OF TAE KWON DO</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="taekwondoforchildren.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tae Kwon Do for Children"><U><B>TAE KWON DO FOR CHILDREN</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="selfdefensetraining.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SelfDefense Classes"><U><B>SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="taekwondospecial.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="BEGINNER SPECIAL"><U><B>BEGINNER SPECIAL</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div>  </div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="684" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#CC3300 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 306 WIDTH="370"><bR> <div> <B>"My 7 year old daughter and I began taking Tae Kwon Do at Lyndell about 13 months ago. I cannot say enough about the amazing instructors and the wonderfully supportive family environment they have created. They make learning this physically and mentally challenging martial art a great deal of fun. The instructors are unbelievably positive and encouraging. It is a tremendous place for children to learn about respect, self discipline, self esteem, and form lasting friendships. I really cannot say enough about the program for children and adults at Lyndell Institute. I would absolutely recommend this school to everyone and anyone wanting to improve their quality of life!!" </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Renee Nowakowski, Tae Kwon Do student</B></div> <div> <B>For more student testimonials, click </B><A HREF="testimonials.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Testimonials"><U><B>here</B></U></A><B>.</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div>             <IMG SRC="b50c62c0.jpg" border=0 width="198" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div>                          </div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="684" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#003399 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 44 WIDTH="678"><div> <B>No Contracts!  No Obligations!</B></div> <div> <B>No Long-Term Commitments! —Ever!</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 922 WIDTH="678"><div> <B><IMG SRC="b52e92c0.jpg" border=0 width="233" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="b518b2c0.jpg" border=0 width="395" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Sharon and Jamie offer Small Class Sizes, </B></div> <div> <B>Personal Attention, and a Caring Approach to Teaching</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>All Tae Kwon Do students enjoy a </B><A HREF="taekwondo.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="LYNDELL INSTITUTE OF TAE KWON DO"><U><B>FREE TRIAL CLASS</B></U></A><B>, a 3-week </B></div> <div> <A HREF="taekwondospecial.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="BEGINNER SPECIAL"><U><B>$29 Beginner Special</B></U></A><B>, unlimited monthly attendance to all Tae Kwon Do classes and all Fitness Classes under their monthly tuition. </B></div> <div> <B>No contracts—ever!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Increase self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-discipline!</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="a84adad0.jpg" border=0 width="173" height="173" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >   </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Free Trial Class!</B></div> <bR> <div> Come talk with us and take a free trial class to see if Lyndell Institute of Tae Kwon Do is right for you or your family.  We don't use high-pressure sales tactics to persuade you to enroll.  In fact, don't sign up until you feel that all your questions have been answered and you feel comfortable with your decision.</div> <bR> <div> We would like to offer you a FREE introductory lesson at Lyndell Institute of Tae Kwon Do in our traditional martial arts program. Come in for a visit and see what martial arts training is all about or take advantage of our special internet offer by calling the number below and mentioning the website special.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> Call <B>(636) 447-0800</B> to schedule a <B>FREE Lesson</B>!</div> <bR> <div> See our <A HREF="class_schedule.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Schedule"><U>schedule </U></A>for class days and times.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 587 WIDTH="678"><div> <B>You are always welcome at Lyndell Institute</B></div> <div> <IMG SRC="b5431c20.jpg" border=0 width="305" height="450" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> You are welcome to visit Lyndell Institute and observe our Tae Kwon Do classes at any time.  We encourage you to speak with our Instructors, students, and parents.  It is important to us that you are able to attain the best understanding of our teaching philosophy and to have all of your questions answered.  This is the only way for you to know if this is the right program for you and/or your children.  You may also make arrangements to participate in a free class.  We want you to be comfortable with your decision to begin your martial arts training with us.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 635 WIDTH="678"><div> <B>About the Instructors</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Sharon Thornton</B> is a Third Degree Black Belt in the <B>Chung Do Kwon</B> style of <B>T</B><B>ae Kwon Do</B>.  She has been training since June of 1990 and teaching since 1992 under <B>Master David Blevins</B> of <A HREF="http://www.bwmac.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.bwmac.com/"><U>Blue Wave Martial Art Center</U></A> in O'Fallon, Missouri.  She also teaches Tae Kwon Do and Self-Defense at the St. Charles Community College. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="80cd24c0.jpg" border=0 width="466" height="332" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> Sharon received her <B>Master of Science</B> Degree<B> </B>in Administration from Lindenwood College in 1986. She received her BA in German with a minor in English, her BS in Education, and her <B>Missouri Lifetime Teaching Certificate</B> from the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL).</div> <bR> <div> Sharon is also a <B>Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness Counselor</B> through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), of which she is a member.  In addition, she maintains her annual <B>First Aid and CPR training</B>. Click <A HREF="instructors.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Meet the Instructors"><U>here </U></A>to view more of Sharon's certifications.</div> <bR> <div> <B>See what Sharon's students  say about Tae Kwon Do training.  </B><A HREF="testimonials.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Testimonials"><U><B>Click here</B></U></A><B>.</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 516 WIDTH="678"><div> <B>Jamie Thornton White </B>is a Second Degree Black Belt in<B> Chung Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do</B> through the Blue Wave Martial Arts Center under Master David Blevins. She teaches Tae Kwon Do and Self-Defense at Lyndell Institute, St. Charles Community College, and Whitmoor Country Club. She has blended her knowledge of martial arts defense and awareness training with an emphasis on heightened self-confidence to develop a highly effective class.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="80bd24c0.jpg" border=0 width="466" height="332" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Jamie is a Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness Counselor through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), of which she is also a member.  Jamie maintains her annual <B>First Aid and CPR training</B>. Click <A HREF="instructors.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Meet the Instructors"><U>here </U></A>to view more of Jamie's certifications.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="678"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="678" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 2490 WIDTH="678"><div> <B>History</B></div> <bR> <div> The <B>Chung Do Kwan</B> style of Tae Kwon Do is a linear style, which has remained true to the "way of the empty hand" by not including weapons training in its classes. Although it was originally designed as a lethal hand-to-hand combat art known for its dynamic techniques and its theory of "one strike, one kill," this style of Tae Kwon Do has evolved into a combination of martial sport and martial art.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Chung Do Kwan's founder,</B> <B>Won Kuk Lee</B>, moved to Japan in 1926, when he was 19 years old. While in Japan, he attended high school and the law school of Chuo University. He then joined Japan's Karate-do headquarters, the Song Do Kwan (Shotokan). He received Karate instruction from Karate's father, Funakoshi Sensei.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Grandmaster Yong Taek Chung</B>  was a direct student of Won Kuk Lee. A 9th Degree Black Belt, Master Chung has devoted his life to mastering and teaching Tae Kwon Do. He spent many years in Korea as a member of the original Chung Do Kwan and was an instructor for the Korean Police Force until he moved to Tokyo, Japan.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="88eaa2c0.jpg" border=0 width="170" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Master Chung</div> <bR> <div> In Japan, Master Chung became a major figure in Japan's martial arts community as president of the All Japan Tae Kwon Do Association and Headmaster of the Tokyo Chung Do Kwan. In 1959, Master Chung won the prestigious Tournament of Masters in Tokyo.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="44740f00.jpg" border=0 width="320" height="240" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Master Chung (center) Master Choi (left) Master Belvins (right)</div> <bR> <div> In 1974, Master Chung came to the United States and settled in Kansas City, MO, where he taught for the next 15 years. With over 50 years of teaching experience and thousands of students to his credit, Grandmaster Chung now directs the Chung Do Kwan worldwide.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="35e2c3c0.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="316" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </div> <div> Master Chung and Master Blevins demonstrating one-step sparring</div> <bR> <div> <B>Master David Blevins</B> is a direct student of Grandmaster Yong Taek Chung. He is a 5th Degree Black Belt and Certified Master Instructor with nearly a quarter-century of experience. Originally from Kansas City, MO, Master Blevins brought traditional Chung Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do to the St. Louis area. He is the founder and instructor at Blue Wave Martial Art Center in O'Fallon, MO.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="9b88d8f0.jpg" border=0 width="397" height="399" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Master Blevins in foreground below; Master Chung in background</div> <div> <IMG SRC="7fcaad40.jpg" border=0 width="170" height="212" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> According to <B>Gichin Funakoshi</B>, "The art of karate strives neither for victory, nor for defeat, but for the perfection of the character of its practitioners."  Martial arts  training builds character and helps students discover their physical and mental limitations through hard training. The <B>Lyndell Institute of Tae Kwon Do</B> is proud to continue the tradition begun by Grandmaster Won Kuk Lee, Grandmaster Yong Taek Chung, and Master David Blevins.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="891f8ef0.jpg" border=0 width="504" height="239" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Master Blevins, Master Muhammad, and Master Duncan with Sharon and Jamie Thornton White </div> <div> and several invited Black Belts during a celebratory beach workout for </div> <div> Master Chung's birthday in California in 2005.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 572 WIDTH="678"><div> <B>Self-Improvement happens here</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="b56cb2c0.jpg" border=0 width="203" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="b57d62c0.jpg" border=0 width="214" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> We welcome and encourage anyone with an interest in self-improvement to investigate Tae Kwon Do training at Lyndell Institute of Tae Kwon Do.  Each student begins at his or her own level.  Natural talent, athletic ability, strength, or flexibility are unimportant.  All that is needed is a desire to try.  Improvement will come through practice and training.  </div> <bR> <div> The students at Lyndell Institute of Tae Kwon Do are encouraged to compete with themselves and not with other students.  We are teaching Tae Kwon Do, but more importantly, we are teaching <B>people</B> of all ages and abilities.  Instruction is individualized so each student progresses at his or her own pace. </div> <bR> <div> We understand that people have different learning styles and require differing teaching methods.  Some students learn quickly and others learn slowly. Some learn better by watching, others by doing; some by hearing and some by seeing. The list is endless. As experienced educators and Instructors, we assess each student's learning strengths and weaknesses and work with them to help the student learn.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 360 WIDTH="678"><div> <B>Click </B><A HREF="tournaments.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tournaments"><U><B>here </B></U></A><B>for Tournaments</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="b58b12c0.jpg" border=0 width="433" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 453 ><NOBR><div> <B>Tuition Cost</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="b599b2c0.jpg" border=0 width="411" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Training at the Lyndell Institute of Tae Kwon Do is $95 a month </div> <div> for unlimited classes. We offer <A HREF="monthly_specials_and_free_classes.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Monthly Specials Discount Programs"><U>discounts</U></A> for families, students, and seniors.</div> <bR> <div> For students 13 and above, tuition also includes </div> <div> unlimited attendance to our FITNESS CLASSES!</div> <bR> <div> Please see our <A HREF="class_schedule.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Schedule"><U>schedule</U></A> for days and times. </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>