Tulsa's Wolfe Pack Taekwondo ranks top 3 in the nation for board breaking

A Tulsa martial arts school returned home from this year's AAU Taekwondo National Championships with a new title.

Wolfe Pack Taekwondo earned Silver Level Club in Board Breaking ranking them among one of the best schools for that discipline in the nation.

Two of its athletes were also named Grand Champions in their age groups, and the school received a total of 55 medals, the 6th highest medal count at nationals.

Hard Work Earns Hardware

Wolfe Pack Taekwondo competed in 80 events at this year's Taekwondo National Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah. The athletes are skilled in a wide range of techniques, including point sparring, hand and foot board breaking, weapons forms, and traditional empty hand forms.

Head Coach Mike Wolfe said his students' success at nationals is even more impressive considering they competed against schools with two to four times as many athletes. Leland Kirby and Eliana McLearan each won the title of Grand Champion, awarded to the most successful all-around athlete in their age divisions.

Masters in Board Breaking

Wolfe Pack Taekwondo has long focused on board breaking at its school. The students must be able to demonstrate it in order to move up in belts. This year, the students and coaches' expertise in the highly technical discipline finally earned the school national recognition as a top 2 school in the nation for board breaking.

Board breaking is a martial arts technique where athletes break boards using their hands or feet. The skill requires power, accuracy, and control. In AAU Taekwondo, the athletes must break wooden boards.

Building Champions

Wolfe Pack Taekwondo has been a leader in the martial arts community in Tulsa since 2007. The school teaches its students how to protect themselves in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment. All ages, genders, and experience levels are welcome. Those with more advanced skills can join the school's competitive team.

Anyone interested in enrolling can visit the school or call 918-574-4614. Right now, for back-to-school, Wolfe Pack is offering its 6-week training program for $99. The school is at 9902 E 43rd St. in Tulsa.

To learn more, visit their website.