Adult Classes | Kid's Classes The new Tae Kwon Do Studio at Universal Health & Fitness is run by Marla BB, 3rd Degree Black Belt - certified by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation “Kukkiwon” headquarters in Seoul, Korea. Recently relocated from New York City, Ms. BB has been involved in the Martial Arts since 1987. TAE KWON DO is a Korean kicking & punching Martial Art. “ TAE” means Foot “ KWON” stands for Fist “ DO” is the Way The way of kicking & punching through physical, mental, & spiritual discipline. This Martial Art which today is an Olympic Sport is traditionally known for it’s jumping, flying kicks. In addition, students will learn self defense techniques with blocks & counter attacks, and forms that work the whole body as if responding to an imaginary fight sequence. Specific cardio conditioning & dynamic stretching exercises are also a part of each 75 minute class. "Tae Kwon Do power comes from an explosive force that anyone regardless of sex or size can achieve! “ My belief is the more Martial Arts I know the less I will ever have to use it.” FREE TRIAL CLASS FOR ALL AGES Teens & Adults Meet Monday and Wednesday evenings 6:15-7:30pm * NEW Kids’ class Wednesdays 5:15-6:15pm At Universal Health & Fitness, 33 Hawley Street In downtown Northampton, MA Come by or Call (413) 296-0187 for further info… Marla BB is also a nationally touring Blues/Rock singer: "SHE’S NO ANGEL, SHE’S A GUTSY WOMAN IN A MAN’S WORLD TRYING TO SUCCEED AT WHAT SHE LOVES BEST- Bombshell blues queen Marla BB kicks butt!” DAILY HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE July 2000 Visit: www.marlabb.com or Email: marlabb@juno.com [ I'M NO ANGEL | Bio | Mercy! | When Love Comes | Orders & Bookings | Gigs | Tae Kwon Do ] photos by Susan Wilson