About KC's Family Tae Kwon Do & Tumbling

1. - We Specialize in Teaching Children!
Our staff is highly trained in both the Martial Arts and in the fields of Education. Five adults on our staff are Certified Teachers and several have specific experience working in Special Education. All of our staff are First Aid & CPR Certified.

2. - We Offer Convenient Class Times! We know everyone lives busy lives, so to account for that, most of our classes are offered in 2 different days and time slots per week so you can choose which works best for you.

Please feel free to come watch any class or call to try a class for free!
See our full class schedule

3. - Fun and Fitness for All!
Our class offerings include tae kwon do training, tumbling, cardio fitness and self-defense. We teach ages 3 & up, as well as to all interests, so bring the whole family down to be a part of our school.

4. - We Offer Quality Instruction at a Low Price!
Always Only $29 to Start and that includes a free uniform or t-shirt, one month of classes, and a FREE Trial Class or Private Lesson. And we offer an amazing family discount to make it affordable for families on a budget!

1. - Mrs. Karen Conover

Mrs. Conover is our Head Instructor and Owner. She is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in American Freestyle Tae Kwon Do, receiving her 2nd Degree from Grand Master Jhoon Rhee and 3rd Degree from Master Shanon Preston of Mesa, AZ. She holds a Master's Degree in Music Education and has over 20 years experience teaching in public school and privately. Mrs. Conover currently studies martial arts under 5th Degree Master Shanon Preston in Mesa.

2. - Mrs. Kathy Tucker

Mrs. Tucker specializes in teaching children and special needs students. She is a 1st Degree Jhoon Rhee Black Belt and is working towards her 2nd Degree under Mrs. Conover. Mrs. Kathy is the KC's Lead Instructor at the Camp Verde location.

3. - Mr. Chuck Conover

Mr. Conover earned his 1st Degree Black Belt with Honors from Grand Master Jhoon Rhee in 2006 and his 2nd Degree under Mrs. Conover & Master Preston in 2009. He is the Lead Instructor at the Cottonwood Location and the only guy I know over 40 who can do a back flip!

4. - Mr. Chad Tucker

Mr. Chad is 16 years old and specializes in tricks and flips. He is a 2nd Degree Black Belt and a skilled swordsman. Mr. Chad is an Intructor at the Camp Verde Location.

5. - Mrs. Sherri Ruggiero

Ms. Sherri recently earned her 1st Degree Black Belt and is Fitness Instructor Certified. Ms. Sherri has been an elementary Montessori School teacher for many years and is currently studying for her Masters in Counseling at NAU. She is an Assistant Instructor at KC's Camp Verde where she also teaches the Cardio Fitness classes.

6. - KC's Leadership Team

The KC's Leadership Team is comprised of over 25 people including Black Belts, under belt adult students, and parents who are training in a high-level skill class on instructing and assisting martial arts students. They work hard towards being exciting, passionate teachers and are outstanding helpers on the mat. The Team rounds out our professional staff for both locations and any one of them is willing to bend over backwards to make your martial arts experience the best that it can be!