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Get to know L.I. Traditional Tae Kwon Do Family Center!

March 14, 2014
Long Island Traditional Tae Kwon Do Family Center is a Martial Arts School located in East Setauket, New York offering a variety of programs from tots to adults in the art and philosophy of Tae Kwon Do. They have been empowering their students for many years teaching respect, focus, discipline, respect, manners, confidence, responsibility and martial arts! The school's head instructor, SaBumNim Walter Vendura, is a 7th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and has been teaching martial arts for over 35 years.

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SuBumNim Walter began his career in Tae Kwon Do training while serving our country in Vietnam from 1967 - 1968, with Tiger Rock, a group of Korean Tae Kwon Do Soldiers. Upon his return, he found GrandMaster Hyun OK Shin in Laurelton N.Y. who continues to be his revered instructor & mentor. After receiving rank of 1st Dan Black Belt In 1973, he opened his first school under grandmaster Shin’s guidance in Farmingdale. L.I. in 1974. Continuing under the tutelage of GrandMaster Shin, he earned his 7th Dan Black Belt in March of 2010. He considers the traditional values of the art to be the most important aspect in teaching, seeking to preserve the integrity & character of the art. 

Each of L.I. Traditional Tae Kwon Do Family Center's programs are designed to foster self confidence and self esteem in all student age groups. They are especially proud and known for their specialized instruction programs for Special Needs Children that are catered toward the specific students to help them gain self confidence and improve self esteem. By teaching life skills and improving discipline, lessons learned at LI Traditional Tae Kwon Do Family Center will manifest in the child’s schoolwork, self-control, patience and compassion with others.

They also offer a full range of programs and classes for adults. Both men and women looking for a great way to stay in shape withoutAdult Classes getting bored should try a class! Martial Arts is the world’s best all around workout, because not only does it give your body an awesome workout from weight control, toning and strengthening as it also sharpens your mind, relieving stress and improved concentration and women's self defense courses on a regular basis.


LI Traditional Tae Kwon Do Family Center realizes that each student possesses different physical abilities. Size and strength varies with each individual, so once you have acquired a strong foundation in the basics, our program will enhance your personal physical capabilities and maximize your self­ defense skills. You will understand exactly what it takes, mentally and physically, to defend yourself or your loved ones should the need ever arise!

In his own words, SuBum sums up his career, “Having owned and operated several schools throughout my journey, I have made it my priority to always give back to the community. I have been a member of all the local Chamber’s of Commerce and Rotary Clubs. I have hosted & organized several fundraising events for the MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION, the local food pantries and more recently the CODY CENTER for AUTISM @ SUNY STONY BROOK and AUTISM SPEAKS, as I have several students with special needs/autism spectrum disorders."

L.I. Traditional Tae Kwon Do Family Center also offers birthday parties. Imagine, who better to help celebrate your child's birthday than the fun and outrageous instructors at L.I. Traditional Tae Kwon Do Health and Fitness Center. Imagine that energy mixed with the fun and entertainment of a birthday party. It will be one of the most thrilling and entertaining birthdays your family has ever experienced. Parties are affordable as well, with a basic package starting at only $99!

This summer's schedule at L.I. Traditional Tae Kwon Do Family Center is packed with a wide variety of camps and options for local families to participate. Camps are open to all, students need not to be enrolled in classes throughout the school year to attend. The schedule is action packed with lots of exciting indoor activities, challenging courses, martial arts drills and self defense, gladiator and ninja games, and so much more. They'll be instilling lessons on stranger danger, how to deal with bullying, and making good choices and living a healthy lifestyle. Field trips to local fun activities (beach, country fair on 112) are also part of the fun!
Camp hours are 9am until 3 pm, with both before and after hours available if needed. Students will be able to choose from fun, themed Day Camp options and full week- some days even include lunch! Call for pricing and more info.

For more information, and to secure your spot in L.I. Traditional Tae Kwon Do Family Center's summer camp program, please visit their website, like them on facebook, or call 631-630-6575