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Located in Herndon’s Clock tower plaza (2465 Centreville Rd Ste J10 Herndon, VA 20171) Charlie Lee Karate/Tea Kwon Do is an institution that teaches the art of fitness and self defense. The owner and head instructer, Mr. Boccagno, has worked hard to make Charlie Lee a good school for both children and adults. The professionally trained staff works hard with both new comers and and experienced fighters to help them achieve a new level of self defense and personal fitness.

Mr. Boccagno leading students through forms

Mr. Boccagno took personal training courses at Penn State and has been involved in Tae Kwon Do for most of his life. As an 8th degree black belt he is considered a true Martial Arts master. This combined with a his degree in personal training makes him a great teacher for anyone who is interested in martial arts. He himself has trained many of his staff over the years including Michael Johnson who is currently a 1st degree black belt and is enrolled in George Mason College studying to become a personal trainer. Both Mr. Boccagno and his staff have competed in and won many local, national, and international tournaments. These accomplished staff members have helped the most beginner of martial artists to overcome challenges and achieve the same goals in their own futures.

There are a variety of programes available for anyone who is interested in attending Charlie Lee. The first few lessons can be incredibly cheap, or even free when there are special deals on their website (http://www.charlieleekarate.net/index.html). They give you your first few lessons at such a low price so that you can see if you enjoy the program without having to make a commitment first. Such programs include a Black Belt Training program, for those interested in eventually becoming a master, and a personal training program, for those who are interested more in the fitness side of martial arts and personal training.

The Charlie Lee dojo is about changing more than just your physical abilities and skills. They teach you such values as respect and patience, self-confidence and self esteem, focus and concentration, a positive-attitude and manners, a strong work ethic, and leadership. Children who go there have more confidence at school and at after school activities. They have shown in increase in good grades, attitudes, and productivity for both their personal and social lives.

As well as the many mental and emotional benefits it gives you, Charlie Lee does teach you and help you with many physical trials as well. They help you to improve on your physical strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and flexibility. They teach you and help you through specialized drills and instructions as well as the occasional sparring between students in protective gear. As far as overall physical benifits go you can experience a total body work out that helps develop physical strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination. As well as achieve weight control, manage stress and reduce tension, learn practical and effective methods for self-defense that work in real-life situations, and reduce the risk of disease or injury with improved physical conditioning.

If you are living in Northern Virginia and you are looking for a good Dojo with a good community of students and employees, then Charlie Lee Karate is the place for you.

Using Bo staffs

Two students sparring

Mr. Boccagno leading children in forms

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