Julee Peck Jones

Taekwondo Expert

Julee Peck Jones is a Taekwondo Expert and the Owner of Pecks TaeKwonDo America in Raleigh, North Carolina. Julee has over 35 years of experience and teaches self-defense, the benefits of exercise, and leadership development. The objective of her work is to help improve physical health and build confidence for students of all ages through martial arts training.

Education

University of St. Thomas, BS, Psychology

Professional Achievements

Was President & CEO of Taekwondo America from 2013-2017
Was inducted into the Taekwondo America Hall of Fame in 2021

Certifications & Organizations

Senior Consultant, Taekwondo America
Master Instructor, Taekwondo America

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Co-authored Articles (8)

2 Easy Ways to Tie a Taekwondo Belt

A step-by-step guide to tie your Taekwondo belt evenlyWhether you’re starting your first Taekwondo class or you’ve been training for years, knowing how to tie your belt is essential. In this article, we’ll walk you...

How to

Learn Basic Taekwondo

Taekwondo is the traditional Korean art of self-defence, originated from Ancient Korea. It means "Way of the Hand and Foot". It is a skilled application of kicks, punches, strikes, holds and throws.

How to

Do a Roundhouse Kick

Whether you're trying to learn martial arts for self-defense purposes, for personal development, or simply to imitate Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee, you'll want to eventually learn the roundhouse kick (also known by its tra...

How to

Do A Side Kick

There are an incredible variety of techniques used in martial arts to gain power over an opponent. The side kick is a crucial weapon in martial arts that can be used very effectively if perfected. It is particularly powe...

How to

Execute Jump Kicks (Twio Chagi) in Taekwondo

Although Taekwondo has been around since the 1950s, it remains one of the most popular forms of martial arts (Olympic sport) in the world. Most experts consider Taekwondo a suitable fight sport for those who wish to impr...

How to

Win in Competitive Sparring (Taekwondo)

Taking part in a taekwondo tournament may be something you might consider after having learned taekwondo for some time. It breaks the monotony of training for the next belt grading, and the experience will improve your s...

How to

Increase the Speed and Accuracy of Your Kicks in Tae Kwon Do

Learn how to lower the time it takes to put your foot on your opponent's face, neck, knee, etc. If you use these steps, within few weeks you should have no trouble kicking someone before they can even get halfway to kic...

How to

Get Better in Tae kwon do Poomsae

Poomsae. In Taekwondo there is sparring and poomsae. Sparring is also known as fighting. Poomsae is also known as patterns or forms. In Taekwondo, Poomsae is considered to be more of an artform where you learn many forms...