The Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy of Chapel Hill has been a wonderful place for our whole family to train.  Master Rebollar provides an upbeat and energetic environment and his technical instruction is superb.  All the instructors demonstrate a genuine passion for teaching to students of all levels, ages, and abilities.  Our son, in his fifth year of training, is as excited about the martial arts as I have ever seen him.  I would highly recommend this dojhang to anyone at ANY stage of their training!

Travis and Andrea Honeycutt

I have been involved with The Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy of Chapel Hill since Master Misael Rebollar first opened the school. The level of instruction is excellent, but it is the sense of community that makes the Academy special.  Master Rebollar is a very encouraging instructor who knows how to push each student to achieve their best and all the instructors refelect the same attitude. Regardless of your skill level you can't help but improve. The Beach Camp weekend was a perfect blend of fun, great instruction, and an opportunity to build closer friendships.  I have watched the Academy grow and it still retains the same community spirit without losing closeness and attention to detail. I highly recommend that you look here if you are interested in the martial arts or just a fun way to exercise. Craig Poms

I take Taekwondo with my two daughters.  My eldest daughter was the driving force to get us started.  She's wanted to take Taekwondo since she was six years old and I must admit it didn't take much convincing for me; it's been a childhood dream of mine to train in the martial arts.  This was my opportunity - and to have my two kids take it with me - yet another dream come true.   I joined the girls in Family Class happily, which meant all three of us could be on the mat at the same time, where neither age, size, nor experience level mattered.  It was a time for us to spend an hour together having good, clean fun...kicking and punching! What a release for all of us!

   ...and some days I take the Adults Noon Class. There's nothing like working off stress for an hour and then going back to work with a clear mind.  It allows me to focus on the rest of the day...

    My daughters also attend the After School program at the Academy. The kids get picked up from school and taken to the dojang where they take martial arts class, work on their homework, and participate in other fun activities provided by the staff...There are so many activities and events through the dojang and our family is very happy and proud to be a part of it!  Ted Calhoun

I had a very specific list of qualities that I was searching for in a dojang.  I needed a knowledgeable and accessible master, supportive and present black belts, and a strong group of adult students and especially women students.  I found all that and more at The Tae Kwon Do & Hapkido Academy of Chapel Hill.  Having taken a ten year break from Tae Kwon Do, I really didn't know what to expect from myself when I stepped back on to the mat.  Under Master Rebollar's tutelage, I've been able to get back into condition and am looking forward to (eventually) working towards my black belt at the school. Between my family, young daughter, and my day job, I worried that I wouldn't have the time to earnestly train for Tae Kwon Do.  However, after a year at The Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy of Chapel Hill I've discovered that you really can find the time to do the things you love.

    Don't tell my husband or daughter, but adult beach camp was the most fun I've had all year!  We spent the weekend at a gorgeous location and had an absolute blast while working on both fundamental skills and new techniques.  Believe it or not, doing push ups in the surf and taking falls in the sand really is enjoyable.  The workouts  were physically challenging, but I walked away feeling accomplished and much more confident in my skills. Samantha Fiske

The Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy of Chapel Hill is simply the best in the area.   The level of instruction is in a class of excellence all by itself.  My three children and I take classes with Master Misael Rebollar and each of us is enjoying the benefits of martial arts training tremendously.  We consider the time we spend in the dojang some of the best hours of our week. 
     Master Rebollar's martial arts skills and technique are exceptional and his passion for what he does is motivating to everyone who steps on the mat to train with him.  It is not possible to be in his class without enjoying yourself.  The community of students is a friendly, supportive group of people from all walks of  life training at all levels of physical fitness.  Master Rebollar is a natural teacher and deftly addresses all his students' needs ensuring everyone gets individual attention and leaves class feeling invigorated by the experience.  For anyone considering starting or returning to Tae Kwon Do or Hapkido I cannot recommend this school highly enough.  Do it. You'll be glad you did.

Lia Williams

I have trained in and taught taekwondo for the past decade and when I started looking for another school the Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy of Chapel Hill stood out from the rest. Master Misael Rebollar has instilled in his school superior instruction, high energy, and a sense of fun. His coupling of taekwondo with hapkido adds a new dimension to the self defenses and increases one’s body control as well as one's self confidence. As an advanced student, I find his weapons instruction (nunchakus & bo staff) to be a fun and challenging addition to the curriculum. I strongly recommend anyone looking for an active, challenging, and fun martial arts experience to give the Taekwondo & Hapkido Martial Arts Academy of Chapel Hill a long look. Kurt Bell

I am extremely happy to be training at the Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy of Chapel Hill. In each class Master Rebollar is able to combine exceptional instruction with a rigorous workout embedded within a highly supportive environment. I particularly like his integrated training program in taekwondo and hapkido; this fosters the development of real skills in both kicking and grappling that can be directly applied in practical self defense. I have been both a student and a teacher in the martial arts for more than a decade, and I believe that Master Rebollar simply does it right. Patrick Curran

As I sat there watching my children learn taekwondo I started to wonder why I wasn’t out there taking it with them!  So I signed up and discovered how much I love taekwondo too!  It is such a pleasure being able to take the family class with my children!  Master Misael is truly a wonderful teacher.  He is patient and caring and wants to see each student succeed.  I feel fortunate to have found Master Misael and be able to have a wonderful activity to enjoy with my children as they grow and learn with martial arts.   Linda Holst

     It was an intentional and strategic choice for us to add martial arts to our homeschool curriculum.  We wanted our kids to be involved in a physical activity that would help them to further develop their confidence, self-awareness, and focus in a healthy, positive way.

     After receiving some very sage advice form a good friend (who happens to be a former homeschooler who's children competed in taekwondo at a national level), I had some very specific criteria in what to look for in a dojang...most important to us was the environment/philosophy of the school, the involvement of the Master in the school and the overall quality of the instruction. We chose the Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy of Chapel Hill because it met all of our criterion.  One of the most positive aspects of the school is that Master Misael and Instructor Jose are wonderful instructors and truly take a genuine interest in the growth and development of their students.  They know how to bring out the best in each of us while keeping the classes fun, engaging, and challenging.

     The homeschool-friendly timing of class and the opportunity for me to participate along with the kids is a wonderful added bonus.  Taking this time during our homeschool day to focus on physical activity as a family helps us all do a better job in educational pursuits (students and teachers alike!). One of the biggest benefits of the timing is we aren't rushing around like mad during dinner time to get this activity in!

     We enjoy all the classes and look forward to them every week.  There is nothing better than seeing my kids grinning from ear to ear the entire class!  We all come home happy, refreshed, and ready to tackle the rest of our day, regardless of what is next.  We have seen growth in our children in a variety of areas and are sure to see continued progress through their individual journeys in learning this martial art.

     Living in the Chapel Hill/Durham area, we homeschoolers are fortunate to have many amazing academic and enrichment options for our children.  Our experience with the Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy of Chapel Hill is one that will be difficult to match.  This one is a keeper and something we plan to stay with for a long time to come.  It is truly one of those experiences that has had such a positive impact on our family that we want the rest of the homeschool world to know!  

Jenny Hartingh