— OUR MISSION
To offer students the best in martial arts training, physically and mentally, Sunshine Taekwondo Academy will be established to provide a place where one can learn the art of Taekwondo and enjoy the experience while making the commitment to learn and improve one’s self esteem, concentration, discipline, and self-control. As students advance in rank from white to black belt, they will gain the knowledge and experience that will last a lifetime.
WE ARE A TEAM OF TALENTED MARTIAL ARTS TRAINERS, MAKING A STRONG AND BRIGHT FUTURE FOR ALL GENERATIONS.
— Master Kaushila Khanal
— ABOUT SUNSHINE TAEKWONDO ACADEMY
For the last ten years Kaushila Khanal Karmacharya, 4th grade of Black Belt, has been operating at The Sunshine Taekwondo Academy previously known as Smart K Taekwondo Academy. The Sunshine Taekwondo Academy is committed to Taekwondo Martial Arts. This program, in a healthy and good atmosphere for students of all ages, offers students the best standard martial arts curriculum possible. Sunshine Taekwondo Academy is associated World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) established in 2019 by Master Kaushila Khanal Karmacharya, a 4th Dan Black Belt. She has more than 15 years of experience of teaching taekwondo and also, she is a USA Referee.
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Sunshine Taekwondo Academy will serve a large community area. It will offer group and individual classes in the art of Taekwondo and self-defense. Classes will also be provided in Dance, Yoga exercising. Additionally, it will begin with Virtual Singing Class. As Sunshine grows, future include to expand and accommodate a health club exercise gym to be offered for parents to enjoy while the children are in classes.
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Sunshine Taekwondo Academy can support its clients within the group through various programming that ranges from basic martial arts, self-defense, education, and development skills to the new curriculum, such as dance and virtual singing at a value-added taekwondo Martial Arts Center. Sunshine Taekwondo aims to refine its curriculum as it develops and creates innovative programs to ensure students have the best possible access to the diverse facets of Taekwondo and Arts.
— MEET KAUSHILA KHANAL KARMACHARYA
Founder/CEO/Master
4th Dan/Refree USA/MPA/Choreographer/Lyricist
Greetings,
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Welcome to Sunshine Taekwondo Academy.
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With immense pleasure, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the support and love you all have shown to this new venture of mine, and I stand by my determination to take this to a level where direct or indirect stakeholders can be proud of.
First and foremost, I would like to answer a question that everyone is asking me even more frequently today – ‘Why do you choose a highly physical sport being a woman? Well, the answer is in the question itself. The main objective of martial arts, especially Taekwondo is to empower people and inculcate mental strength. Unfortunately, we still live in an era where women are considered relatively weaker gender and we have to rise time and again to prove otherwise. I, like many more women, choose to defy the stigma and chose a sport that empowered me to be who I am now. It will be my first priority in life to encourage and motivate thousands like me to take to the arena and prove everybody that women are equally strong.
I started this incredible journey in 1995. I was among the few women who dreamt to live a life of discipline, honesty and dynamism through martial arts. My unwavering dedication to add stripes and color to my rank in Taekwondo helped me climbed up the ladder pretty quick and by mid-2007, I had completed Coaches Basic Graduation, certification of appropriation and a certified referee. My learning continued in US too. In 2010, I received my 2nd Dan. My Academy in Phoenix, Arizona trained over 50 students in over two years, participated in state-wide completions and brought home prestigious awards. I am determined to complete my mission here in Akron with extra energy and dedication.
The main source of motivation to operate Sunshine Academy is the ongoing social issues that I see in my own community. Teenagers and young adults are prone to unethical and bad lifestyle. Drugs is slowly seeping in to young hands, only 20% of our students see beyond high school, domestic violence is in the rise, parents are overwhelmed by their children’s demands, and suicide rates are in the rise. We all talk about these issues every day, but we fail short of addressing this epidemic appropriately. The idea is to help people realize the issue themselves, help them discipline themselves and to see the positive side of life. Taekwondo does exactly that. We at Sunshine Academy develop a dynamic learning module where participants learn to be honest, be disciplined, embrace dynamism, and implement these skills to take care of themselves and the mankind. Sunshine Academy promotes the notion that Taekwondo is not just a combative sport, but also an integral part of successful transition through the different stages of life.
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Thank you once again for your faith in Sunshine Taekwondo Academy.
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Kaushila Khanal Karmacharya
Founder/CEO/Master
1,232
STUDENTS
64
COURSES
42
EVENTS
15
TRAINERS
— WHAT IS TAEKWONDO?
Taekwondo is a combative sport and was developed during the 1940s and 1950s by Korean martial artists with experience in martial arts such as karate, Chinese martial arts, and indigenous Korean martial arts traditions such as Taekkyeon, Subak, and Gwonbeop. The oldest governing body for taekwondo is the Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA), formed in 1959 through a collaborative effort by representatives from the nine original kwans, or martial arts schools, in Korea. The main international organisational bodies for taekwondo today are the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF), founded by Choi Hong Hi in 1966, and the partnership of the Kukkiwon and World Taekwondo (WT, formerly WTF), founded in 1972 and 1973 respectively by the Korea Taekwondo Association. Gyeorugi ([kjʌɾuɡi]), a type of full-contact sparring, has been an Olympic event since 2000. The governing body for taekwondo in the Olympics and Paralympics is World Taekwondo.
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The art of self-defense is becoming more and more popular with the young people of this country and will offer what we believe is the best martial art in the world. Taekwondo is an exciting and powerful martial art known for its dynamic kicking and hand techniques. Although these martial art techniques are centuries old, the planned programs being offered are always evolving to keep pace with the rapidly changing world. School realizes that each student possesses different physical abilities. Once a student has acquired a strong foundation in the basics, outlined program will enhance the student’s not only physical capabilities and maximize his/her self-defense skills also with mental capabilities by participating in music and dance.
— MEET OUR TRAINERS
4th Dan/Referee USA/ MPA/Choreographer/
Lyricist
Kaushila Khanal
Karmacharya
Hello everyone, I am 4th dan black belt Martial Arts athlete and also Founder & CEO/Master sharing years of knowledge to transform your body to meet your fitness goals.
Assistant Master/ Referee USA
(Since 2019 at Sunshine Taekwondo, Reynoldsburg, OH)
Som Acharya
Master Som Acharya, a 3rd Dan Black Belt and certified Assistant Master, boasts 20+ years of Taekwondo instruction. For five years, he's been a vital part of Sunshine Taekwondo in Reynoldsburg, excelling in technical expertise and mentoring. An International Master and USA Referee, he also leads community self-defense and fitness programs. His disciplined approach inspires students to reach their full potential.
Assistant Master/ Referee USA
(Since 2019 at Sunshine Taekwondo, Reynoldsburg, OH)
Binod Gurung
Master Binod Gurung, a 3rd Dan Black Belt and Assistant Master, brings over two decades of martial arts expertise to Sunshine Taekwondo in Reynoldsburg. He specializes in advanced kicking and sparring, having trained many students for tournaments. A certified USA Referee, Master Gurung also mentors youth, fostering confidence and discipline. He's a respected leader, committed to both technical excellence and character development.
Instructor
(Since 2019 at Sunshine Taekwondo, Columbus, OH)
Ran Khadka
Instructor Ran Khadka, a 2nd Dan Black Belt and USA Referee, brings 20 years of martial arts experience, including five at Sunshine's Columbus branch. He's an expert in poomsae and competitive training, blending technical precision with character development. His leadership extends to community outreach via charitable Taekwondo demonstrations. He is an invaluable member of Sunshine's team.
Instructor
(Since 2022 at Sunshine Taekwondo, Reynoldsburg, OH)
Kamal Bhujel
Kamal Bhujel, a 2nd Dan Black Belt with 20+ years of Taekwondo experience, has been a key instructor at Sunshine Reynoldsburg since 2022. As a USA certified referee and competition specialist, he teaches foundational skills and self-defense, inspiring students with his dynamic approach and competitive success.
Instructor/ Referee USA
(Since 2019 at Sunshine Taekwondo, Columbus, OH)
Sarita Basnet
Instructor Sarita Basnet, a 2nd Dan Black Belt and certified USA Referee with over 20 years of experience, is a key asset at Sunshine's Columbus location. As a prominent female instructor, she champions women's empowerment through martial arts, integrating physical training with confidence-building and wellness programs. Her blend of technical mastery and advocacy makes her a significant role model within the Sunshine community.
Instructor
(Since 2021 at Sunshine Taekwondo, Akron, OH)
Nirmal Khanal
Instructor Nirmal Khanal, a 1st Dan Black Belt, has been a foundational educator at Sunshine's Akron headquarters for five years. He specializes in character development through Taekwondo, emphasizing discipline, respect, and integrity. His professional work includes anti-bullying initiatives in local schools, applying martial arts philosophy to social-emotional learning. Khanal's dedication to holistic education makes him essential to Sunshine's mission.
2nd Dan Black Belt
Birka Subba
Hello everyone, I am 2nd dan black belt Martial Arts athlete sharing years of knowledge to transform your body to meet your fitness goals.
2nd Dan Black Belt
Radhika Subedi
Good day, Guys! Get Trained Martial arts from 2nd dan black belt, an experienced, enthusiastic and energetic trainer.
2nd Dan Black Belt
Harka Tirwa
Hello! I'm Harka Tirwa, a 2nd dan black belt with 10 years of experience as a professional self-defense coach.
Dance Teacher
Rojina Subedi
Hello everyone, I am your Dance Teacher, a professional dancer and teacher for 10 years.
Music Teacher
Menuka Poudel
Hello everyone, I am your Music Teacher, a professional Singer an ex contestant of Nepal Idol 2017 and SaReGaMaPa India 2018.
