Clifton Park Tae Kwon Do & Jiu Jitsu

At Clifton Park Tae Kwon Do & Jiu Jitsu in Round Lake, NY, the focus is on practical martial arts skills that build confidence and discipline for both kids and adults. Owner and chief instructor Adam Barrett brings more than 35 years of experience to the mats, holding a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Brian Beaury Jiu Jitsu. Adam’s background is rooted in competition as well as instruction—he’s a former Junior Olympic medalist, a two-time U.S. Cup Taekwondo Team member, and a silver medalist at the Brazilian Olympic Festival. He’s also competed in amateur MMA and Jiu Jitsu, giving him a broad perspective on what works in real matches. Classes at Clifton Park Tae Kwon Do & Jiu Jitsu are designed to teach strong fundamentals, whether students are starting out or looking to take their skills further. The academy offers both Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction, with separate programs for kids and adults. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes focus on leverage, control, and practical self-defense, emphasizing technique over brute strength. Taekwondo is taught as both a traditional martial art and a modern sport, reflecting Adam’s experience at the national and international level. The gym is wheelchair accessible and welcomes students from all backgrounds. In addition to Taekwondo and BJJ, the schedule sometimes includes martial arts fitness classes like cardio kickboxing for adults who want to train for health and conditioning. Adam’s teaching style is plainspoken and direct, shaped by decades on the mat and a belief that martial arts can make a difference in daily life, not just in competition.

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