| Master Terry Batch |
Master Instructor Terry Batch is a 7th Degree Black Belt, an
Internationally Certified Instructor and a Class A International
Umpire, as well as the owner and president of Tae Kwon Do
Training Centers. Chief Instructor Emily Batch is a 5th Degree
Black Belt and also holds International Instructor certification
and is certified as a Class A International Umpire. The husband
and wife teaching team has taught for over 37 years in the
Saginaw Valley area, beginning as instructors at Delta College
in 1970 when Tae Kwon Do was new to the United States.
As pioneers to the art, they have been leaders in bringing Tae
Kwon Do to this community and many others. In 1971 they
began teaching at the Midland Community Center and founded
Tae Kwon Do Training Centers, the first martial art instruction
offered in the city of Midland. In 1984, when Master Terry Batch
obtained his 4th Degree Black Belt; he was only the 66th person
to do so in the International Tae Kwon Do Federation. They
each also hold Black Belt ranks with Chang Moo Kwon, Tae
Kwon Do Training Centers, United States Tae Kwon Do
Federation, United States International Tae Kwon Do
Federation, World Tae Kwon Do Federation, and The
International Tae Kwon Do Federation.
As a master martial artist, Master Terry Batch is best known for
his innovative board breaking demonstrations, often showcasing
unprecedented new breaks. Emily is known for creating a
women’s self-defense program designed to teach simple, easy
to learn techniques that can save lives. Both Terry and Emily
are award-winning performers of patterns and sparring,
exhibiting speed, agility, grace, and power.
Terry and Emily are renowned as outstanding instructors,
sharing their love of Tae Kwon Do with thousands of students
over the past 37 years. They have produced over one hundred
1st degree black belts, seven which have advanced to Senior
Black Belt ranks. The Batch’s also teach women’s self defense
and give demonstrations to schools, boy scouts, senior citizens,
women’s groups, and others. Their enthusiastic teaching style
and dedication to students of all ages has inspired many to be
their best in every area of their own lives.
SPECIAL HONORS
Both Terry and Emily have trained with Grand Master Choi Jung
Hwa (son of General Choi, the creator of Tae Kwon Do) and
with many of the world’s top Master Instructors.
Master Terry Batch received personal invitations from the late
Grand Master General Choi Hong Hi himself; “The Father of
Tae Kwon Do”, training with him, an honor few experience.
HALL OF FAME
In 2004, Master Terry Batch was honored by being inducted into
the Midland County Sports Hall of Fame; the first martial artist
ever to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
You can visit the display at the Midland Civic Ice Arena.
Class Information
Tae Kwon Do classes are taught at the Midland Community Center,
by Master Instructor Terry Batch and Chief Instructor Emily Batch,
the area's leading experts on the martial art of Tae Kwon Do as
taught by General Choi. Come down to the Community Center and
experience the only area school that has the Master Instructor
teaching all classes.
We have something for everyone; offering many different classes to
fit busy schedules. The traditional Tae Kwon Do is divided into
beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes. While higher ranks
are always welcome for additional training, the instruction is
directed to the ranks specified for that class.
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