First Strike System

First Strike System reaches millions of martial artists around the globe and helps them achieve their training goals, whether they choose Tae Kwon Do, Self Defense, Health & Fitness or starting their own martial arts program to teach others. We  offer traits in safety, security and self-confidence to our members.  

 

 

 

 

 Master Richard Gordon has over 30 years experience in martial arts. He began his training in NYC with a focus on combat, weapons and joint manipulation. After completing his service in the Marine Corps as a training Non-Commissioned Officer, he relocated to Raleigh, NC. At that time, he began training in Tae Kwon Do under Grand Master Jun Lee. He then went on to run a Tae Kwon Do program at the North Raleigh YMCA for two years. The program was such a success, Master Gordon began teaching Tae Kwon Do full time at the West Raleigh Academy.

Program Director/Enrollment Officer Galit Gordon holds a senior black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Isshinryu Karate. She designed the First Strike Fitness Program, a comprehensive program with an edge, consisting of Kick Boxing, Weapons, Core Exercises and weight training. She teaches women's self-defense and family Tae Kwon Do private lessons. Galit is also the Martial Arts Fitness Examiner for examiner.com