Taekwondo Classes

POSTED: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Taekwondo classes are underway on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at the BAC, taught by Master Catherine Wilkinson.

Master Wilkinson has several different classes, by age, by level of experience and even a family class.  Master Wilkinson earned her title of Master instructor July 23, 2025. She has trained in Taekwondo since the year 2000. She is a 6th degree black belt, Master Apprentice, and qualified instructor with Global Traditional Martial Arts (GTMA).   She has been teaching Taekwondo at the BAC since 2023.

Call the BAC for contact information for Master Wilkinson for class enrollment.

More About Master Wilkinson...

Master Catherine Wilkinson, the Taekwondo instructor at the BAC, has officially earned her title as a GTMA Taekwondo Master. The Master's Ceremony took place on July 23, 2025, at the iconic H.U. Lee International Garden in Little Rock, AR.

The title carries a weight most only dream of earning. It requires years of dedication, discipline, and perseverance. Over time, their legacy is in shaping not just students, but an entire community through Taekwondo.

Master Wilkinson was inducted as a member of the GTMA’s 2025 Bonghwang Master Class. The Bonghwang (Korean name for Phoenix) is a mythical bird symbolizing rebirth, renewal, and immortality. The Phoenix's legendary ability to overcome adversity and emerge stronger from difficult situations is found in ancient Greek and Egyptian myths which hold that, at the end of its life, spanning over 500 years,  it builds a nest of aromatic wood and spices, which then bursts into flames. From the ashes, a new Phoenix arises, young and vibrant, symbolizing renewal, resilience, and the eternal cycle of life and death. The story of the Phoenix is also referenced in the Bible, in the story of Job who used the bird to describe his own situation, “In my own nest I shall grow old; I shall multiply years like the Phoenix.” (Job 29:18 NAB-RE).

Each newly inducted GTMA Master is honored with a specially commissioned sword – the “Muduck Sunbee Sword.” This sword is crafted in An Dong, Korea by Grand Master GK Lee’s personal Swordsmith, Master Swordsmith Eham. Each sword takes 4 months from start to finish. It is a symbol of mastery and an esteemed part of the GTMA Mastership tradition.

Congratulations, Master Wilkinson!

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