About Us

Producing Champions Since 2000
 

OUR HISTORY

Five Star Tae Kwon Do was founded in 2000 by Grandmaster John Cloyd. His vision was to keep youth off the streets, fight bullying and low-self esteem through confidence-building, and provide a constructive activity for youth in the community.

Since then, Five Star Tae Kwon Do has grown by leaps and bounds. The Maryland location continues to grow, and a new Dover, Delaware location opened in October 2018.

Over the years, the program has produced a host of regional, national, and world champion competitors.

Five Star Tae Kwon Do is an affiliate of Simba DoJang family of schools. Simba DoJang, founded in 1963, has schools worldwide.

Simba DoJang at New Hope Academy was established in 2010 by the late Grandmaster Reginald Jackson, Sr. Grandmaster Jackson’s motto was “Love, love love,” and he worked relentlessly to perpetuate the organization’s commitment to the community.

Our instructors

Meet out team of instructors
robyn short

robyn short

Instructor

Robyn is an experienced martial artist and accomplished international competitor with over 11 years of experience teaching students from PreK-3 to senior citizens in martial arts, strength training, and conditioning. Formally trained in both traditional and olympic styles of taekwondo, Robyn holds multiple national and world titles as a member of Team America and the MTTC AAU National Team. She is also a certified Kubaton instructor. Robyn became Head Instructor of Five Star Tae Kwon Do – MD in 2014 and has also led after school and senior fitness programs. She is passionate about using health & wellness to build community and enhance lives.

andre cloyd

andre cloyd

Instructor

Andre has been involved in martial arts for over 18 years and has been teaching for 11 years. He has competed in many national and local tournaments and trained students for competition. A 4th dan black belt in Taekwondo and certified in the kubaton self-defense system, Andre has taught in several schools and after school programs, and summer camps in the DMV area. His dedication and passion has helped youth build confidence and leadership skills to make a positive impact in society.
dolores muhammad

dolores muhammad

Instructor

Dolores is a black belt instructor in the traditional martial art Tae Kwon Do, with over 8 years of teaching experience. As a student under the instruction of Grandmaster Reginald Jackson, Sr., she was instrumental in establishing Simba Do Jang at New Hope Academy in 2010, which is still going strong. She has also received training in Hapkido and Ju-Jitsu and is a certified instructor in the Kubaton self-defense system. She has continued to share the knowledge that she has gained by teaching Tae Kwon Do at New Hope Academy’s after school program.

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7009 Varnum Street
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240-423-2301

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