Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo

A.L.L. Taekwondo has been such a blessing in my life. It shaped me into being the man I am today by giving me the skills I needed to become successful. It taught me valuable life skills at an early age, reinforcing the teachings and attitudes conducive to a respectful and productive childhood, like knowing how to get adult’s attention, how to respect others, and how to defend myself in a practical and efficient manner. As an adult, it has given me the time and space to focus and better myself. It pushes me to be a better teacher, better student, better partner, and better leader. And none of this would be possible without my master, mentor, and role model, Master Kunkel. She has shown me time and again how to persevere through anything, even the worst of times. She pushes me to be the best I can. She has always been more than just a mentor, but a true and genuine friend. She cares so deeply about everyone around, and I could not imagine a better person to learn from, especially while I was so young. She truly is one of the most amazing role models anyone could ask for, both for themselves and for their children. I cannot recommend this place enough to EVERYONE, no matter the age group.

My daughter loves this program and honestly we are so impressed! They use a third person teach approach which really inspires the younger kids to learn and grow in not only skills but also quality of character. The program teaches safety tactics and strategies which my daughter uses! She works hard at home to earn stripes. It just clicks. We are so proud of her. These are skills she will use her whole life.

We’ve been training here as a family for a little over 3.5 years. Master Kunkel is a wonderful instructor. She is demanding when it comes to effort, but only because she really cares: about taekwondo and about personal development. She really believes people are capable of much more than they think. And she gives the mental and physical training to do it. We’ve definitely grown as a family and as individuals. We are proud to soon be graduating with our black belts. And we love the community the school has plugged us into.

I am currently an orange belt at Academy of Life and Leadership. I decided to join ALLTKD because I was so impressed with how both of my boys were challenged and lovingly guided in their own taekwondo journey as they are currently about to receive their second degree black belts. ALLTKD is a wonderful martial arts school that offers a warm family environment with high martial arts standards and guidance. I am excited to keep progressing in my own taekwondo journey!

A.L.L Team is truly exceptional! I had the chance to watch their students and coaches during the Open Colorado Cup Tournament we hosted, and I was extremely impressed. Their students are strong, disciplined, and highly skilled — a direct reflection of the outstanding training they receive. I’ve personally known their leader, Grand Master Barb Kunkel, for the last 18 years, and she is an incredible person, mentor, and leader. Her passion, integrity, and commitment to her students shine through in everything she does. The entire A.L.L Team embodies her values — professionalism, dedication, and genuine care for every student’s growth and success. A phenomenal organization that I highly recommend!