Philip Baroody

Philip Baroody, the Master Instructor and owner of All Star Martial Arts in Alexandria, Virginia, leads his students as a fourth degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. The school embodies his philosophy that the martial arts are not concerned simply with physical skills, but with excellence in all areas of life. Master Philip Baroody always looks for new ways to motivate students as they progress through the various ranks of Tae Kwon Do.

Studying under Master Jeff Smith, Philip Baroody received his Black Belt in 1986 from Grand Master Jhoon Rhee, known as the "Father of American Tae Kwan Do." That same year, Master Jeff Smith conducted the first Lil' Dragons classes in the United States, instruction designed for four- and five-year-old children. At the time, instruction in martial arts for children at this age was unheard of in this country. Master Smith appointed Philip Baroody to assist with the class, and Baroody began to learn the teaching skills that would serve him so well later in his life.

A brilliant competitive career followed, as Philip Baroody won a number of local and national championships, earning the number-one ranking in 1991 in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia from the North American Sport Karate Association. Master Baroody competed on the Force One National Karate Team that won world championships in 1991 and 1992.

Master Philip Baroody returned to fulltime teaching in 2007, opening All Star Martial Arts. His team of ten Black Belt instructors is highly trained not only in Tae Kwon Do, but also in motivational techniques and classroom safety, ensuring that even very young students enjoy a fun and secure classroom experience.

A member of the SuperKids Hall of Fame, Master Philip Baroody participated in the "Karate Helps Kick Diabetes" campaign for many years. He also served as President of the Washington Youth Foundation, a program teaching Tae Kwon Do to inner-city children, from 2000 to 2007.