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Through Tae Kwon Do, I hope it will help me with my technique and through that, it will improve my speed and agility. I also aim to learn more leadership and help teach other students what I learn from those who taught me.

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I will be a black belt that is fun to have as a teacher or student while still having a serious face during serious…

After connecting with the volunteer coordinator with the local MS Walk I am not only registered to walk but to help with the registration of the event.  I continue to balance my fund raising with not only volunteering with the event, but spending time with my brother  who continues his fight against MS. It seems that every week brings  a new challenge, with this week the fight being lung…

My Living heroes:

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My mother is one of my living heroes. She was the one that first found a place to go to Tae Kwon Do. Although at times she may seem strict, she is still kind and loving and her strictness is for my own good.

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My father is also one of my number one living heroes because I can't rate either of my parents. My dad…

1. What are my goals upon having reached black belt for my future training and learning

One of my main goals is to improve on my technique and speed. (especially with my doubles and triples) I also would like to get to know the forms better, so my moves will be more accurate. I aim to be a better leader, and be a good leader to the lower…

Living Hero #1 – My Mom

My first living hero is my mother. She teaches me in a way that no schoolteacher ever could. She doesn’t teach me math, history, or physics, but instead she teaches me loyalty, honesty, and how to be peaceful. She helps me through my troubles, and I really don’t know where I’d be without her. Thank you, Mom!

Living Hero #2 – My Grandfather

My Grandfather, who I know as Grampy, is really one of the strongest people I have…

I found this article interesting.   Here is a quotation from the article:

 "When you do Taekwondo, you should make your mind peaceful and synchronize your mind with your movements, and extend this harmony to your life and society. This is how in Taekwondo the principle of physical movements, the principle…

I remember starting out in Martial Arts, and how tentative I was.  Being in class with all the other people – I kept thinking, How do I make those moves? My arms and legs don’t move that way!

You think to yourself I’m not sure I can do that, but I’ll give it a try!…

Just in case you weren't aware -- we do bully prevention training.   

We have done hundreds of hours of free training at schools, and for groups, and with our own students, as well as 1:1 work with kids and youth who are being bullied, or have been bullies themselves.   Most of all though we spend time teaching kids, the majority of whom, will be and are bystanders as the bully cycle plays out in front of them.  We teach…

Please Join us this Friday, February 14 from 6-10pm for our Valentine's Day Party.   Here's what the kids have to say about it

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Below is a blog post put up by a colleague and mentor Master Tom Callos, who is actually also a member on this web page as well.  And to the left is a picture of his son who started his training at 5 years old.  Keenan is now a BJJ champion.  

" I was 9 years old when I was given my first martial arts lesson, in 1969. This photo shows…

  I think these episodes are just getting better and better, and that these kids are remarkable.   They are filming, editing, and creating the content for these videos.   This one, showcases an informational interview with our chamber of commerce representative.   Bravo to the kids, and especially to Instructor Vlcek and Jido Merly for the guidance and support you are giving them.…

1. What are my goals upon reached black belt for my future training and learning?



I want to teach students and maybe some who have just joined on their first day and let them get comfortable with the style of martial arts we teach here. I also want to learn techniques only limited to black belts and higher.



2. What kind of black belt will I…

1. What are my goals upon reached black belt for my future training and learning?



I want to teach students and maybe some who have just joined on their first day and let them get comfortable with the style of martial arts we teach here. I also want to learn techniques only limited to black belts and higher.



2. What kind of black belt will I…

A couple weeks ago, a colleague and fellow school owner we know, had a house fire.  Thankfully, his family was safe, even the dog, but the house burnt to the ground.  I was reminded by this as well as other fires recently our commitment to training folks regarding escaping and fire safety.   

It is easy to forget the importance of prevention, and put off…

"To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."  Nelson Mandela 1918-2013

As I walked in to the food packing building i saw the most amazing things. Big machines with waxed beans pouring out of them, people from the community packing all around. A few people were tying up the bags, some people were runners carrying bags of food to tying stations. I've never seen…