Master Tom Crecelius  started his tae kwon do career in 1972 under Mr. Vincent Newkirk and founded the Ohio Valley Tae Kwon Do School in 1980 which is celebrating it's 30th anniversary this year.   Now with more than 38 years of experience, Master Crecelius is a 7th degree black belt and is Coordinating Director of T.T.C.A.  Master Crecelius  received his Master's certification from Grandmaster Choi, Young Sik, President of T.T.C.A. 
     Master Crecelius is a graduate of Indiana University.  He has a Bachelor's  degree in fine arts, a Bachelor's and a Master's  degree in science.  Master Crecelius is also an accomplished potter, artist and a practicing magician.
     Master Crecelius is assisted by his wife, Master Katie Crecelius, who has been studying tae kwon do for over 29 years and is a 6th degree black belt.  Master K. Crecelius is the highest ranking woman black belt and the first woman to attain the title Master in T.T.C.A.   Master K. Crecelius  maintains the TTCA web site, designs and creates sterling silver jewelry and manages the Nine Dragon Store  where she sells her jewelry and exhibits Master Tom Crecelius' art work, pottery, and a beautiful collection of bonsai trees that is styled by both.
          The goal of the Ohio Valley Tae Kwon Do School is to provide an environment in which students enjoy participating and learning and to help them develop mental discipline, self-control, confidence, respect and to set goals and improve their quality of life to become a more balanced and happy individual.  The school offers a family atmosphere and plans activities for both students and  their families to participate in together.   In addition to teaching the mental and physical aspects of tae kwon do we also teach martial arts customs and some Korean language to give students a deeper understanding of tae kwon do, it's origins and how it can be used to better our daily lives and become a way of life.         
          In 1997 an addition was added to the school to give the growing number of students more room and to add  a mini gym containing a tread mill, Aero pilates, air walker and weight unit to aid in weight loss, muscle tone and over all conditioning, coupled with the tae kwon do training.  The school also has a whirlpool and a sauna for the student's use to aid in healing and relaxing.
     Both Master Tom Crecelius and Master K. Crecelius have been certified in Pressure Point Control Tactics and C.P.R
     They are assisted by Master Bob Lone, 5th degree black belt as well as a cadre of dedicated third, second and first degree black belts.  In addition to the schedule of classes below, private instruction is also available Monday - Friday you may call for more information.

Check out our Facebook page at "Ohio Valley Tae Kwon Do School" for a complete visual tour of the school and photos of the past 3 decades as we celebrate our 30th anniversary.

Directions from Louisville, Kentucky:  Take Interstate 64 W. to exit #118.  Veer right off the exit ramp going west on State Road 64 go through Georgetown and through the light at New Salisbury then 10 miles to a caution light.  Turn left at caution light.  Go 1 mile and turn right on Margaret Street.  Go straight ahead and road opens out into a parking lot, school is on the right.

Directions from Leavenworth, Indiana:  Take exit 92 off of Interstate 64 E. go left on State Road 66 toward Marengo. Go past Crawford County Jr., Sr. High School on right and take the first road right past White Oak Hill Subdivision.  Follow road approximately 7 miles past the Milltown Elementary School and you will see the Milltown Methodist Church on the left just before stop sign.  Turn into church lot and go straight to the back of lot.  Ohio Valley Tae Kwon Do will be on the right.