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Alphabet soup labels
Anyone with a diagnosis can do whatever they desire so long as they are willing to put in the time and effort.
Questions for the Instructor?
That response will ward off more attackers and bullies than you think!
Retain our instincts
For the parents out there, I think it is important for you to understand how we teach forms.
“Doing your best is more important than being the best.”
Others will rely on you because you are self disciplined and have the power to keep your promises and do what’s right.
The Centipede
Don’t stop to think about what you are doing. If it feels natural just do it!
Attitude, Confidence, and Leadership By Mr. Vickroy
We will teach people how to kick and punch, but the “impact” we care about goes much deeper than that.
BLACK BELT RANK
Black Belt rank is where the true training BEGINS, not ends. Instead of learning new moves every couple of months, we will be taking what you know and developing it so that you can use it effectively and without thinking.
Instinct Kicks In!
Everything looks peaceful and wonderful. But as two of the little girls are playing, a neighborhood boy, mad about being excluded from a game, went home and got a pocket knife out of the drawer of his father’s toolbox. He then went back to the girls and brandished the knife in a threatening manner.
Why I Want to be a Black Belt: AJ Weibye
TaeKwonDo has taught me how to make my body strong and flexible and the importance of exercise and focus. It has also taught me to stand up for myself, my friends, and my family, but that I only use TaeKwonDo as a defense.
Why I Want to be a Black Belt: Logan Lindemyer
I have learned how to defend myself, how to focus and have better self control, and how giving it my all in taekwondo can really help me even in school and with behavior. I try to get all three stars on my belt; sometimes I get all three, and sometimes I need to do better.