Master David Blevins
Master David Blevins was born in Independence, Missouri on July 8, 1960 and lived most of the early part of his life in and around the Kansas City metropolitan area. He trained directly under Yong Taek Chung at Chung's Karate SChook in Kansas City where he earned is Black Belt and was named the Assistant Instructor under Master Chung at only 24 years of age. In 1988 David Blevins married (Susan) and the couple came back to Susan's hometown to settle and open a traditional martial art studio. On November 1, 1989 they formed the Fitness Foundation at 500 S. 5th Street in St. Charles, Missouri where they stayed for two years until moving a mile away into Country Club Plaza Shopping Center (also in St. Charles). On May 6, 1995 a Master's exam was held at the Country Club Plaza location under the directjion of Grand Master Yong Taek Chung. Tracy Salamander and David Blevins were Grand Master Chung's first 2 students to pass this level and achieve their Master rating. A year later the Fitness Foundation was dissolved and Master Blevins moved the school and all the students to O'Fallon, Missouri where he continued to teach the same traditional martial art he had been taught. But now a new name was over the shcool - Blue Wave Martial Art Center. This in reference to the birthplace of Tae Kwon Do - the Chung Do Kwan (or Blue Wave Institute) where his teacher, Master Chung, had trained under the direction of Great Grandmaster Won Kuk Lee. Now Master Blevins is a 6th Degree Black Belt and certified Master Instructor and he brings over 30 years of martial arts experience to St. Charles County. Having taught for 25 years (18 years in this area) gives him the experience and expertise to oversee your martial art training no matter what your age or ability might be. Master Blevins has taught Tae Kwon Do and Self-Defense at several Sheltered Workshops, the Missouri School for the Blind, St. Charles West High School, University of Missouri, St. Charles Community College, Lindenwood University, as well as several professional athletes and most branches of the United States Military. But most of his students over the years have been thousands of regualr folks, children and adults, who are interested in learning real and authentic martial art from a bygone era. Martial art that teaches discipline, concentration, and intensity. A kind of martial art that gives confidence and energy. The old-fashioned kind of martial art that you don't see around too much any more because it is a little more vigourous, a little more thoughtful, and a little more diffuicult. But learning that kind of martial art makes a person feel proud of their accomplishments and that is what Master Blevins wants you to experience. Consistent throughout his classes are patient explanantions and a watchful eye. He will never make you feel embarassed and no question is ever silly. Master Blevins brings intense traditional training to today and does it in a way that is available for the whole family. See for yourself, come and meet Master Blevins at the Blue Wave Martial Art Center and experience the authentic way.....TODAY!