New Walls, Same Mission, Same Family

Hall’s Tae Kwon Do Family,

            Ever heard the phrase “a victim of your own success”?  When I was in the Air Force, if you did a good job on a project your reward was a bigger, more complex project that took up more of your free time.  Seems Hall’s Tae Kwon Do has done just that, it’s grown and people have noticed.  Specifically, the Lancaster Department of Zoning.

            I’ve been left with 2 choices.  Shut down the school or find a new place to hold classes.  Admittedly, I wrestled with the decision for a day or two.  In the end, I enjoy teaching and each student is important to me.  Based on the compliments and feedback from parents and students, I know we are having positive impact on everyone’s life and I am unwilling to give up.

            Over the past 2 months I have been getting the business side of things organized and into proper order.  Carla and I have looked at several properties for lease, and believe we have found an excellent location about 2.5 miles away at the corner of Marvin Rd and Henry Harris Blvd.  The new location will have 2,500sq/ft of space for us to use.  It’s going to be amazing.  The space becomes available in August.  I’ll get it ready and hope to start hosting classes in early September with a “Grand Opening” celebration planned for 19 September 2026.

            With this expansion comes rent, utilities, different insurance needs and extra costs.  My commitment to affordability won’t change, but the monthly rate will have to increase.  Starting July 1st, the monthly rate will increase to $85 per student.  For families with multiple students the rate will be $155 for 2 students and $205 for 3 students.

            My commitment to small class sizes and individual attention won’t change.  I will continue to restrict the number of students in each class.  It is important to me that each student gets individual attention in each class, that I have the opportunity help everybody and work with everyone.  I will not allow class sizes to grow to a point where I can’t teach the way I know is right.

            I am very anxious about this change.  It wasn’t on my “master plan,” but it is overdue.  We’ve run out of space to move and work like we need to.  I already have ideas for additions to equipment for agility training, conditioning, and pads for striking.  I am excited about the value I’ll be able to add to student training.  I hope you all embrace the upcoming changes with me and make this a positive chapter for Hall’s Traditional Tae Kwon Do and all our students.

Every student is important to me, and I have a personal stake in everyone’s success.  I appreciate the trust you’ve put in me and look forward to continuing to serve your families.

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Master Douglas Hall