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| CHANG'S MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY |
| 6447 North Cicero Avenue Lincolnwood, IL 60712 (847) 568-0952 |
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Chang's Martial Arts Academy has been in Lincolnwood since
2004. The school belongs to an association of Chicago-area
schools that are named in honor of their owners' teacher,
Grandmaster Chang Seo Park. Grandmaster Park (Master
Chang to his students) is a former Korean National champion
and has been teaching in the United States for over 30 years.
Chief Instructor Chuck Westcott owns and operates the
Lincolnwood school.
ABOUT THE OWNER & INSTRUCTOR
Instructor Chuck Westcott has been involved in the martial arts
for nearly 25 years. His Taekwondo instructor, Master Lanre
Lawanson, is Master Chang's senior student and has run another
Chang's location in Wicker Park for over 20 years. Master Chang
and Master Lanre both encouraged Mr. Chuck to start the
Lincolnwood dojand (school). Mr. Chuck holds multiple black
belts in Taekwondo and Modern Arnis and has various levels of
experience in a number of other styles. He graduated from
both Northwestern University and the DePaul University College
of Law. He and his family make their home in Chicago.
ABOUT THE ARTS
Chang's Martial Arts Academy offers instruction in three different
martial arts. Each provides personal challenge, improved
physical well-being, mental development, self-defense and, of
course...fun.
TAEKWONDO - Taekwondo is a modern Korean martial art and
sport. The name means "foot fist way" and it is similar to Karate
but relies more upon powerful kicking techniques. Based on
ancient fighting methods, the art has seen continuous
development since the end of World War II. Taekwondo was
an Olympic demonstration sport at the 1988 Seoul games and
became and official medal sport in 2000. Taekwondo practice
involves basics, forms, sparring, self-defense and breaking.
Taekwondo can be practiced by people of all ages.
MODERN ARNIS - Modern Arnis is a modern Filipino martial art
developed by the late Grandmaster Remy A. Presas. It
combines stick fighting, empty-hand combat, locks and throws,
ground-fighting and edged weapon defense into a
comprehensive self-defense system. Modern Arnis has a large
curriculum and can be dangerous because of joint locking and
the use of weapons. This class is restricted to adults and to
younger students with maturity.
TAI CHI CHUAN - Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese martial art known in
the United States primarily for its health benefits. By developing
inner energy, body awareness and learning to yield to an
attack, the Tai Chi practitioner unleashes devastating
self-defense techniques. Relaxation, lowered blood pressure
and inner peace are well-known side effects of practicing Tai
Chi Chuan. We are extremely lucky to have Instructor Tim
Chapman of Flowing Dragon Tai Chi Chuan teaching at our
school. Tai Chi is reserved for adult students only.
Chang's Martial Arts Academy has been in Lincolnwood since
2004. The school belongs to an association of Chicago-area
schools that are named in honor of their owners' teacher,
Grandmaster Chang Seo Park. Grandmaster Park (Master
Chang to his students) is a former Korean National champion
and has been teaching in the United States for over 30 years.
Chief Instructor Chuck Westcott owns and operates the
Lincolnwood school.
ABOUT THE OWNER & INSTRUCTOR
Instructor Chuck Westcott has been involved in the martial arts
for nearly 25 years. His Taekwondo instructor, Master Lanre
Lawanson, is Master Chang's senior student and has run another
Chang's location in Wicker Park for over 20 years. Master Chang
and Master Lanre both encouraged Mr. Chuck to start the
Lincolnwood dojand (school). Mr. Chuck holds multiple black
belts in Taekwondo and Modern Arnis and has various levels of
experience in a number of other styles. He graduated from
both Northwestern University and the DePaul University College
of Law. He and his family make their home in Chicago.
ABOUT THE ARTS
Chang's Martial Arts Academy offers instruction in three different
martial arts. Each provides personal challenge, improved
physical well-being, mental development, self-defense and, of
course...fun.
TAEKWONDO - Taekwondo is a modern Korean martial art and
sport. The name means "foot fist way" and it is similar to Karate
but relies more upon powerful kicking techniques. Based on
ancient fighting methods, the art has seen continuous
development since the end of World War II. Taekwondo was
an Olympic demonstration sport at the 1988 Seoul games and
became and official medal sport in 2000. Taekwondo practice
involves basics, forms, sparring, self-defense and breaking.
Taekwondo can be practiced by people of all ages.
MODERN ARNIS - Modern Arnis is a modern Filipino martial art
developed by the late Grandmaster Remy A. Presas. It
combines stick fighting, empty-hand combat, locks and throws,
ground-fighting and edged weapon defense into a
comprehensive self-defense system. Modern Arnis has a large
curriculum and can be dangerous because of joint locking and
the use of weapons. This class is restricted to adults and to
younger students with maturity.
TAI CHI CHUAN - Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese martial art known in
the United States primarily for its health benefits. By developing
inner energy, body awareness and learning to yield to an
attack, the Tai Chi practitioner unleashes devastating
self-defense techniques. Relaxation, lowered blood pressure
and inner peace are well-known side effects of practicing Tai
Chi Chuan. We are extremely lucky to have Instructor Tim
Chapman of Flowing Dragon Tai Chi Chuan teaching at our
school. Tai Chi is reserved for adult students only.
| Grandmaster Chang Seo Park |
| Instructor Chuck Westcott |
| Grandmaster Remy Presas |
| Instructor Tim Chapman |
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