Community Outreach

For the past five years Instructor’s Robert, Micah, and Geofrey have been volunteering their time to go into 10 of the local elementary and private schools and Teach Tae kwon do to Kids of all ages. Each year they help over 6000 students develop their focus and self control by practicing the three rules of concentration, which are “Focus your eyes, focus your mind, and focus your body” This high energy kickin cardio program coupled with our top notch anti-bulling campaine helps keep kids fit and safe.
Here’s what a few PE specialist have to say:

Miss Tabitha Magnuson, P.E. Specialist, Talbot Hill Elementary

"Coach Robert, you touched the hearts, bodies, and lives at Talbot Hill. The students are still greeting and leaving with a smile. You inspired many of my students to try a new art that will make them better in life. We will be happy to have you back."

Tony Lambert, P.E. Specialist of Renton Christian Schools

"Lee's Martial Arts program is awesome! Head Instuctor Robert Morrison does an excellent job of incorporating martial arts with physical education. During the time he spent at my school, students learned martial arts skills and the importance of discipline, fitness, and respect toward all age groups in an enjoyable environment. If you have an opportnity to work with Robert Morrison, do not pass it up because he is worth the time."

Curtis Brotherton, Kennydale PE Specialist

"I recently had two teachers from Lee's Martial Arts volunteer to teach Taekwondo lessons to 1st - 5th graders at Kennydale. The lesson focused on fitness, self-control, respect, positive thinking, safety, and some basic moves. Both Coach Robert and Geofrey were very positve and enthusiastic with the students. The students worked very hard and had a great time. I was very satisfied with the lessons taught and would highly recommend if for you, your school or business."

Dominic Corr, Physical Education Campbell Hill Elementary

"Mr. Morrison from Lee's Martial Arts came to Campbell Hill and taught the students the 3 rules of concentration. The students responded very well. They learned to make positive comments to themselves like, "I am winner, I am a leader, and I am a champion". I look forward to having Mr. Morrison to Campbell Hill again in the near future."

In addition to our visits to the local schools for PE, we also donate a free night of child care each year at our school during the various elementary schools fund raising auction.

We entertain the kids for 4 or 5 hours and feed them pizza while their parents show their school support and attend the auction. Here’s what a few parents had to say:

On behalf of Kennydale PTA, and as Chair of the 2007 “Cruising to Excellence” PTA auction, I would like to thank you for your generous donation of our event specific “Kids Night”.

While the adults guests were enjoying an evening of fun at Renton Technical College our child(ren) were able to enjoy the pizza and games that you donated. Our 2007 auction had an increase of 110 guests over last year. I attribute a percentage of that increase to Lee’s generous donation by providing the childcare for Kennydale parents and guests. This was a large donation on your part, and it was reflecting in not only the increased participation, but the increase in money raised at the event.

I had parents provide rave reviews from their children that attended the Kids Night. I applaud you for your dedication to teaching our youth such a holistic approach to exercise. In addition to the art of Tae Kwon Do, which develops self-discipline, balance and numerous other physical and spiritual benefits, I especially appreciate the effort you put into instilling the life-skills of goal setting, self-control, courtesy, integrity, confidence, self-esteem, self-awareness, perseverance, respect and dedication.
I recently read of a study performed by Bob Schleser, sports psychologist at the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he found that children who took martial arts classes dramatically increased their “perceived competence” in areas ranging from social and cognitive skills to maternal acceptance. The study pointed out that children in martial arts feel proud and successful; they experienced increased confidence, were better at being organized and have a longer attention span in addition to decreasing our ever increasing problem of obesity and Type II diabetes along with ADHD, behavior problems or learning disabilities benefiting from the structured learning program that Tae Kwon Do offers. What you provided the night of May 19th is far from the average babysitter!
Thank you again for partnering with us. I trust that based upon the overwhelmingly aspects of your school that allowing children to have a brief orientation to the sport through Kids Night will allow parents to see the value of enrolling their children in Tae Kwon Do at Lee’s.
Again, I cannot thank you enough for your donation.

Sincerely,
Janet Hill
Auction Chair