| Master of the Month |
| 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.
MONDAY TAE KWON DO TRAINING HOURS
7:15 pm to 8:00 pm for Beginners and Intermediate students - White belts
through Red belts.
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm for Advanced - Black Belts only.
TUESDAY TAE KWON DO TRAINING HOURS
6pm - 7pm - Beginners Class - White belts through Yellow belts w/Green Stripes
7pm - 8pm - Intermediate Class - Green Belts through Blue belts w/Red Stripes
8pm - 9pm - Advanced Class - Red belts through Black Belts.
THURSDAY TAE KWON DO TRAINING HOURS
6pm - 7pm - Intermediate Class - Green Bels through Blue belts w/Red Stripes
7pm - 8pm - Beginners Class - White belts through Yellow belts w/Green Stripes
8pm - 9pm - Advanced Class - Red belts through Black Belts
SATURDAY TAE KWON DO TRAINING HOURS September through May
9am - 10am - Beginners Class - White belts through Yellow belts w/Green
Stripes
10am - 11am - Intermediate Class - Green Belts through Blue belts w/Red
Stripes
11am - 12am - Advanced Class - Red belts through Black Belts
*Private lessons are also available upon request.
*A variety of martial arts equipment is available for purchase through the
instructor.
*Self-defense classes are offered periodically through the Midland Community
Center or through small seminars with Master Terry and/or Chief Instructor
Emily Batch.
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