Established in 1993.
My interest in martial arts can be traced back to the mid 1970’s. The Kung Fu craze was sweeping the world at that time, and the unequaled Bruce Lee was my hero! Since that time it has been my dream be a martial artist. This dream came true in 1984 when I began my early “formal” training in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. I contacted a Grandmaster in Kansas city and told him of my plight. I tested and was quickly told that my skill was some of the best they had ever seen. This was Grandmaster Christopher Kemp and The United States Combat Martial Arts Association. I was granted a 1st degree black belt. Later, I was then contacted by the Village of South Elgin to oversee a Tae Kwon Do program at Korea Chang. My first class was in June 1993 and today, we are a prominent martial arts school operated through the Eastside Recreation Center and the city of Elgin’s Parks and Recreation programming. Now I have moved to Metropolis, IL and have opened my school here.
Donald Moore –
Grandmaster Donald Moore has had nearly 40 years of Martial Arts experience. He is the founder and grandmaster of Synergy Tae Kwon Do, Yeon Oh Kwan, and Synergy Tai Chi Qigong. He has had extensive achievements in the industry and very passionate about his business. He believes in providing students with the proper knowledge to protect themselves with self-defense techniques.
In 1995 he was inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame for Instructor of the Year. In 1996 he was Inducted into the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame for Master of the Year.
Vice President of the “International Combat Hapkido Federation” (ICHF)
9th Duan Black Sash Synergy Tai Chi Qigong (WMAA)
8th Degree Black Belt – Tae Kwon Do (ITA)
7th Degree Black Belt Tornado Kenpo Karate (TKKA)
8th Degree Black Belt – Combat Hapkido (ICHF)
5th Degree Black Belt-World Ki-Do Federation/Korea Ki-Do Association
5th Degree Arnis FIlipino Martial Arts
