Martial Arts
· Charlottesville, VA
Published in partnership with International Black Belt Center
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International Black Belt Center of Virginia is a non-profit martial arts school specializing in traditional Taekwon-Do for children and adults in Charlottesville. Led by black belt instructors under Grandmaster Kwon, IBBCV focuses on developing physical fitness, self-defense skills, and mental discipline while serving the community through affordable, inclusive programming.
Best for: Families seeking affordable martial arts training, children developing discipline and confidence, adults looking for stress relief and fitness, community members committed to traditional martial arts practice
Service area: Charlottesville, Virginia and surrounding areas
Non-Profit Community Model: Operating as a non-profit, IBBCV prioritizes accessibility and community service, including sponsor-a-child programs to make martial arts training affordable for everyone.
Traditional Taekwon-Do Focus: Teaches authentic traditional Taekwon-Do with emphasis on the 5 TKD Tenets, patterns, and belt progression under experienced black belt instructors.
Holistic Wellness Approach: Beyond combat training, offers integrated wellness programming including Wholeness Day events combining Taekwon-Do with yoga, sound healing, and Kenjutsu.
“Every year a few fellow students and I willingly take a 6 hour straight drive down from NYC to train with the excellent students and teachers at the International Black Belt Center. Some of the most caring, skilled, and genuinely wonderful group of people you'll ever meet. I consider them part of my extended family through tae kwon do.”
— Raminess, Google Review
“So many great reasons to take Taekwon-Do at IBBCV! Cindy, Theresa, and Susan are outstanding, patient, and knowledgeable instructors. Both my kids and I have practiced here for years, and I wouldn't go anywhere else for martial arts in Charlottesville. Traditional Forms, Non-Contact, all female instructors - what else could you ask for?”
— Lainie Gratz, Google Review
“I have been a long time participant at International Black Belt Center (since 2005). Prior to IBBCV I searched to find a school where students learned respect, for both martial arts and each other. I was delighted to find IBBCV and the Kwon, Jae-Hwa traditional Taekwon-Do system. The system is challenging both mentally and physically, yet being traditional, it does not encourage aggressive behavior or a 'fighting' mentality. It's perfect for students of all ages!”
— Theresa Alford, Google Review
“I started my martial arts training in my mid fifties. Everyone at the IBBC made me feel welcomed and they were so patient as began to learn the forms. There was no pressure only encouragement. I highly recommend this facility.”
— Barbara Evans, Google Review
“This martial arts school not only teaches traditional martial arts, it also benefits the community with its scholarship program. This particular Taekwondo is very aerobic and will benefit your physical, and mental wellbeing.”
— Susan Gallagher, Google Review
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Phone: (434) 973-8885
Address: 624 Berkmar Cir # A, Charlottesville, VA 22901 (Get directions)
Website: ibbcv.com/