About Us
Founders of Millennium Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do School
Grandmaster Gerard Bonaparte from Nova Scotia, Canada has trained in the martial arts for 33+ years and has been teaching Tae Kwon Do for over 27 years. He is currently an 8th Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon Do. His certifications include 8th Degree Jidokwan Certified and 5th Degree Kukkiwon Certified. He also holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Hapkido, a Korean martial arts emphasizing joint locks, throws, kicks striking techniques. It is a comprehensive self-defense system used by some military and law enforcement for practical street applications and control tactics. Grandmaster Bonaparte is coach of State and National Champions and Superior Instructor of students all ages and levels. His teaching ability to break down skills and communicate for success, his innate ability to read his students and know their
needs so he can guide them on their journey of athletic and character development is what you as a parent or student, child or adult, will find most valuable in the Millennium program. He is also trained in C.O.B.R.A (a Reality/Scenario based Self-Defense System.
(L)Grandmaster Gerard Bonaparte with his (R)Grandmaster Chong Soo Lee, from Quebec, Canada, who introduced Tae Kwon Do to Canada in the 1960’s.He became a Quebec National coach of many champions for over 40 years. He passed away in 2017 and has since been given a posthumous 10th Degree for his dedication to Tae Kwon Do worldwide. Grandmaster Bonaparte was tested and certified by Grandmaster Chong Lee.
Jennifer Baur Bonaparte, currently 6th Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon Do, Certified 6th Degree Jidokwan and 5th Degree Kukkiwon, and a coach for Team Millennium during competition days. Jennifer herself is an AAU State and National Champion in Forms and Sparring 2004-2008, she is co-developer and business manager of the Millennium Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do Program. She is a certified Functional Nutritionist.
About Tae Kwon Do Program
Tae Kwon Do training incorporates the physical skills of balance, coordination, muscle and tendon strength, cardio conditioning, flexibility, core conditioning, breathing techniques coupled with the proper eating habits are all part of the long-term athletic development necessary for a healthy individual and lifestyle. This type of education and conditioning at a young age can create beneficial habits and enhance wellness and fitness for a lifetime. The Millennium Program is a curriculum-based program that A person in a karate uniform builds a foundation over time and through each belt rank. This is essential for developing real skills both mentally and physically, building character and perseverance, strength and coordination along with confidence and focus.
Self Defense and Personal Safety techniques learned may be beneficial if a student is ever in a compromised situation. We believe in the Millennium Program, and we encourage you to become the best you can be! Ones greatest struggles sometimes are within us. Push yourself to move forward through trials and perceived roadblocks. Consistency is essential for positive development. Children need guidelines and parameters, and they need to be pushed to help them learn these life skills and to realize their own potential. They look to parents for approval, so they know they are on the right path. They look to you for strength and guidance, discipline, love and wisdom. Good parenting is essential but Millennium Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do can be that "community necessary to help raise a child in positive ways".
For any further questions and to schedule a FREE class please use this form or call 561-955-9645. Remember "Life is a journey and it is never too late to redirect your path"
