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Through martial arts, we strive to strengthen the overall character
and physical fitness of each child. The Ultimate Kidz Zone program builds on that foundation to accelerate emotional
and educational readiness for school. Our Ultimate Kidz are the leaders of tomorrow---our future. They deserve
the very best that martial arts has to offer: physical strength, good character traits, and the opportunity for advanced academic
abilities.
We believe in providing a foundation that will enable children
to become lifelong learners because they have discovered that learning and physical activity go hand in hand and are FUN!
Our Very Own Tracy Long and the late Kennie Frankle developed this unique program.
Tracy Long....has over 16 years of experience in Martial Arts.
In 1997, she earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and since has achieved many personal accomplishments in her Martial Arts
career which include instructor, program director, office manager, and now School Owner. Tracy had dedicated countless
hours researching the best methods for teaching children. Her research involved coordinating and instructing a children's
program, interviewing children and parents, reading martial arts and educational publications and attending seminars.
When not in the martial arts classroom, Tracy utilizes her professional talents consulting and marketing for martial arts
schools. Tracy has 17 years as a computer graphic artist and designs for numerous Fortune 500 companies across the United
States.
Kennie Frankle....holds the rank of 2nd Gup in Tae Kwon Do. She
has over 16 years experience in the martial art area with a strong background in martial arts office management, marketing
and consulting. Along with management, her martial arts skills include program director and assistant instructor for
a children's program. As a K4 kindergarten teacher, Sunday School children's advisor, and mother of an ADHS child, she
had gained extensive knowledge of children. This expertise of children, martial arts and business was invaluable as
co-author of The Ultimate Kidz Zone. Professionally, Kennie works in the legal field for a local law firm. Her
acquaintance with the legal field allows Kennie a working knowledge of the business mechanics involved with operating martial
arts establishments.
Realizing a need for a children's program that balanced martial
arts, character development and academics, Tracy and Kennie co-authored a children's martial art program in 2006, The Ultimate
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