Yong-Do Martial Arts Academy

09/28/2026

Hello everyone!

I would like to take a moment to acknowledge our testing students this weekend! They all did an awesome job, through triumph and struggle, joy and tears, and showed true indomitable spirit! Please join us this week celebrating them as we present them their belts in class.

Please bring all sparring gear to class as we are entering into our sparring unit, and just in time! There are TWO tournaments in October! One is Saturday October 3rd in Firestone, CO and one is Saturday October 17th in Lamar, CO. Both of these tournaments are organized by OUR school lineage members! One by Grandmaster Daniel Gaul, and the other by Grandmaster Y.S. Choi himself! All students are encouraged to attend and participate as they are able. Registration links and information can be found in the events section below! Please speak with Master Alex for any questions. Events include: Forms, Sparring, Board Breaking, and Weapons!

I will also include a link to register for the October 3rd tournament here, time is short!

https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=IMAmember/5160/833321//1790123902

See you all this week!

Respectfully,
Master Alex

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09/15/2026

Hello everyone!

Belt testing is at the end of this month! It is time to enter into our review phase! Please everyone bring all equipment to class, as we will be covering various subjects over the next few weeks.

All students wishing to promote to the next belt level will need to fill out the application form, found in your student portal! I will try to keep some paper copies to bring to class also, so they can be filled out and turned on there. The deadline is September 17th! This Thursday! Don't worry about tips on your belt, I want students to test when they are ready, and stay disciplined and vigilant about their training so that we are all promoting on schedule.

Also for a reminder ALL belt levels are required to write an essay for promotion, and the topic for your current belt level can be found in the "belt criteria" section of your student portal.

Please reach out to me with any questions! Thank you everyone for your continuing discipline and dedication in your Taekwondo journey.

Respectfully,
Master Alex

09/08/2026

Hello everybody!



This week we are training our weapons skills! White-Orange Belts need nunchucks, Green-Sr. Blue Belts need a bo staff, Red belts and up need a wooden Bokken sword!

After this week we are entering into our review module, before the upcoming testing this month on September 26th!

All students wishing to test for their next belt should submit their applications starting now! The due date is September 17th! Don't forget that all testing students must write an essay, and you can find the topic for your belt level on the appropriate criteria sheet in the student portal.

Respectfully,

Master Alex

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08/31/2026

Hello everybody!

This week we are training strikes and self-defense! September is a belt testing month, so please all students wishing to advance to the next belt please turn in your belt testing applications no later than Thursday 09/17/2026! You may submit belt testing applications in the online student portal.

Next week we will be focused on weapons! Please make sure to order the appropriate training weapon for your belt level if you do not have it already! Speak with Master Alex for any questions regarding this. You may order your training weapons and all other gear by using our online store, found on our website yongdoacademy.com.

Let's train hard!

Respectfully,
Master Alex

08/18/2026

Hello everyone!

Please bring your mouthguards (and athletic cups for males) this week, as we are training our Nak Bup and Grappling! Don't forget, water too!

Weapons training is upcoming, so please everyone ensure that you have the appropriate training weapons for you current belt level! If you do not, get them ordered now on our online store! If you have questions please ask Master Alex.

White-Orange belts should have foam covered nunchucks (with chain for better operation, with rope for younger students)

Green-Sr. Blue Belts should have a Bo staff approximately their same height

Red and up should have a wooden Bokken (katana sword)

Upcoming on October 17th, Grandmaster Y.S. Choi is hosting a tournament at his school in Lamar, Colorado! Details will be in the events section of the student portal, and I will bring some flyers to class also. I would like for all students to attend if possible!

Respectfully,
Master Alex

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08/13/2026

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08/01/2026

Hello everyone!

Get excited this week to study your kicking techniques, and practice your board breaking! Some of you are learning new belt kicks, as always show up with water, and a "Yes I Can!" attitude.

August calendar is out, and can be seen in the student portal! No new events upcoming at this time.

Respectfully,
Master Alex

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07/16/2026

Registration closes tomorrow! Sparring seminar is tonight! Sword seminar (red belt and up) tomorrow night, and Board Break and BBQ Saturday!

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