Master Boswells Martial Arts  Academy

Note: All Hernando Students are welcome at the Olive Branch School

In 1998 , Master Ron and Mrs. Mitzie Boswell came to Olive Branch to share a dream of not just a traditional martial arts facility, but one that would offer the structure and discipline of taekwondo while incorporating the latest trends in fitness and development. A part of the American Taekwondo Association, Master Boswell’s ATA Black Belt Academy teaches the forms, weapons, and sparring of Songahm taekwondo. Students are also able to compete in local, regional, national tournaments including the World Championships tournament which is held each summer.

Master Boswell began taking taekwondo almost twenty-five years ago with his son. What started as a hobby for him and his son soon turned into a passion and eventually a career. Under his instruction, over one hundred students have gone on to complete the instructor program. Many of these have opened their own schools as well and are continuing the tradition of the ATA that was taught to them.

Master Boswell received his 6th Degree Black Belt in 2002 which was the first step in his journey toward Mastership. The Mastership Program is an intense year-long process involving rigorous training designed to test each candidate. While undergoing the Mastership process, Master Boswell had the opportunity to climb Red Rock Canyon outside of Las Vegas along with Grand Master Soon Ho

Masters.  At various points along the climb the Master candidates completed workouts and endurance activities. Upon successful completion of the Mastership program, Master Boswell was given his title of Master Instructor at the 2003 World Championships during the traditional Master's Ceremony. Over 100 students, friends, and family members were there to cheer him on that evening!

Mrs.Mitzie Boswell received her 4th Degree Black Belt in 2003.  Mrs. Boswell is the current Assistant Chief of Tournaments for Region 101-B and Chief of Instruction at the Academy. An excellent Karate for Kids instructor and weapons instructor, Mrs. Boswell is respected by everyone at Master Boswell’s ATA Blackbelt Academy ! Mrs. Boswell also acts as the director for the school’s Mississippi state licensed after-school care program.