Episode 6 - Donovan Rider from Charleston Taekwondo

from Building Charleston · host Matt Chapdelaine

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine.   In this episode we're joined by a business owner and leader in the Charleston area who is literally and figuratively kicking butt  in the lowcountry - Today’s guest is Donovan Rider from Charleston Taekwondo.  Donovan is recognized as a world class martial arts expert for Taekwondo, as a well as an accomplished business owner having owned and run multiple successful gyms in Charleston are.  In this episode we learn what it's like to qualify for the Olympics, how his Taekwondo studio is impacting the lives of Charleston's youth, and what Donovan's vision is for the future of the lowcountry. As a martial arts instructor with extensive experience training kids, Donovan says there is nothing better than seeing them grow first hand.  But more important than the martial arts skills they learn, is the personal skills they develop and carry for life.  Because martial arts is so much more than just kicking and punching, and getting the next colorful belt.  It’s about developing confidence, discipline, character, focus and respect.  With every class they teach, their kids are growing in mind, body and character.  That’s because martial arts provides instant positive feedback. Through learning to focus on the core moves, they develop discipline and respect. They can instantly see and feel a difference, making them destined to build confidence, self-awareness and self-respect. If you like this episode and want to hear more - please like our podcast and subscribe to hear more. We publish each week, and we have a lot more exciting interviews on deck. 

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The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine. In this episode we're joined by a business owner and leader in the Charleston area who is literally and figuratively kicking butt in the lowcountry - Today’s guest is Donovan Rider from Charleston Taekwondo. Donovan is recognized as a world class martial arts expert for Taekwondo, as a well as an accomplished business owner having owned and run multiple successful gyms in Charleston are. In this episode we learn what it's like to qualify for the Olympics, how his Taekwondo studio is impacting the lives of Charleston's youth, and what Donovan's vision is for the future of the lowcountry. As a martial arts instructor with extensive experience training kids, Donovan says there is nothing better than seeing them grow first hand. But more important than the martial arts skills they learn, is the personal skills they develop and carry for life. Because martial arts is so much more than just kicking and punching, and getting the next colorful belt. It’s about developing confidence, discipline, character, focus and respect. With every class they teach, their kids are growing in mind, body and character. That’s because martial arts provides instant positive feedback. Through learning to focus on the core moves, they develop discipline and respect. They can instantly see and feel a difference, making them destined to build confidence, self-awareness and self-respect. If you like this episode and want to hear more - please like our podcast and subscribe to hear more. We publish each week, and we have a lot more exciting interviews on deck.

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