Paul N. Bird, Jr. has been involved in the martial arts for almost 30 years. Paul N. Bird, Jr. has been involved in the martial arts for almost 30 years. After a decade of working in various styles, he determined to pursue TaeKwon Do in 1984. At this point, he has achieved the rank of 5th degree black belt.

Bird teaches with a strong traditional background, but he includes the latest training methodologies into his curriculum. Bird is certified as a Master Fitness Trainer by the U.S. Army and he holds a masters degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Southern Mississippi. As a black belt Bird has taught martial arts from backyard classes to university courses.

Three generations of black belts can trace their lineage back to him (click link for diagram). According to Bird, the most important aspect of the martial arts is the development of character in the individual student Ð and he focuses his training to that end.

Black Belts of Paul Bird