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A Blast from the Past: 2008 Hanmadang

Some of you may remember this…

In July 2008, Koryo Family Taekwondo master instructors competed in the 2008 World Taekwondo Hanmadang which was held in Anaheim, California.  Below is a short slide show/video which highlights the Hanmadang as an unforgettable experience for Koryo Family Taekwondo Center.

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Next testing: 17 Jul 2010

The next promotion testing is set for 10 am on Saturday, 17 Jul 2010.  To help meet the requirements for promotion testing, keep coming to class and keep on practicing.

Good luck to you all!

Reminder: No Classes on 31 May 2010

Memorial Day

Memorial Day

There will be NO CLASSES on Monday, 31 May 2010–Memorial Day.  Everyone enjoy your break.

On Memorial Day, let us remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our freedom.

2010 Golden State Taekwondo Champions!

Koryo FTC kids just having fun at the 2010 Golden Gate TKD championships

Koryo FTC kids just having fun at the 2010 Golden Gate TKD championships

We wish you could all have been with us at the 2010 Golden State Taekwondo Championships .  Everyone had exciting and fun times cheering on and supporting the kids.

Here is how our kids did:

  • Antonio:
    • sparring-bronze
  • Diego
    • forms - gold
    • sparring - silver
  • Dominic
    • board breaking - silver
    • sparring - gold
  • Jordan
    • board breaking - bronze
    • sparring - silver
  • Pablo
    • sparring-gold
  • Patrick
    • board breaking - silver
    • forms - gold
    • sparring - gold
  • Teyve-Sophia
    • board breaking - gold
    • sparring - silver

I would like to express special thanks for the parents for being there to support their kids.  This was an all day affair; we didn’t get out until roughly around 6pm!

Special mention should also go to the parents and kids who came there to simply watch and support our team.  THANK YOU:

  • Isaac and family
  • Ivan, Sofia, and family
  • Jacklyn and family

Check out the picture and video compilation below.

2010 Golden State Taekwondo Championships

2010 Golden State Taekwondo Championships

2010 Golden State Taekwondo Championships

Parents, guardians, and students,

The 2010 Golden State Taekwondo Championships is just around the corner–15 May 2010.  Please mark that on your calendar.

This event is sanctioned by the Northern California Taekwondo Association (NCTA), the California Unified Taekwondo Association (CUTA), and the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF).

If you’ve never seen a Taekwondo event, check this one out.   This tournament offers various events:

  • Traditional forms
  • Sparring
  • Board breaking
  • Creative forms
  • Weapons

You can participate by being a spectator, or if you are a Taekwondo student, you can compete in one or more events, but let your instructors know so that they can help you prepare.  When the time comes, your instructors can be there to support you.

If you wish to obtain more details about this tournament, visit http://www.williamkimstkd.com/tournaments/.

Next Promotion Test: 08 May 2010

Time sure flew by.  It seems like we just had a test!  Now the next test is just around the corner, on May 8 at 10 am.

If you are a student, please continue to come to class and keep practicing at home.  If you are a parent, guardian, or someone who helps motivate one of our student, please continue to encourage them to come and practice.

Good luck students!

Promotion Testing: Moved to 06 Mar 2010

We had originally scheduled the testing to be 27 Feb 2010.  Due to scheduling conflicts and the need for additional time, we moved it to 06 Mar 2010.  This will give everyone an extra week to get ready!

Students, if you have met your attendance requirements or will meet them within 2 weeks before testing, then keep practicing so that you can earn all required tips.

If you have any questions regarding any of your testing requirements, please don’t hesitate to ask your instructors.  They will be glad to help.

Good Luck and keep practicing!

Winter Break: 11-15 Jan 2010

Reminder, we will be on Winter Break this year during the period Jan 11 to Jan 15.  This means that we will have no classes during that period.

Students, please continue to practice at home on your free time.  Parents, please encourage your kids to practice during this time frame as well.

Thank you.

Thank you Koryo FTC Parents, Students, and Instructors!

As you know it takes private support in order to keep cummunity charity organizations like the Emergency Food Bank (EFB) going; and at the end of every calendar year their funds run dry or low after major charity efforts during the holidays.

This year Koryo FTC parents, students, and instructors (in coordination with Koryo FTC) did their part in helping the EFB maintain their operations in support of others who cannot support themselves.

With matching funds and additional donation from Koryo FTC, we were able to contribute $2,295 to the EFB! 

Thank you parents, students, and instructors for supporting our efforts to help the community.  We know that by helping others, we are able to perpetuate good deeds that will ultimately come around to benefit us all in one form or another.

On top of that, good job for setting a good example!