Yong-Do Martial Arts Academy

Hello everyone!

If you have trophies or medals at the Dojang that you would like to take home before we change locations, please don't forget to come and get them! Otherwise, I will keep them safe until they can go on display again.

Thank you!

We are continuing with weapons this week! I am very proud of our students, handling this new skill with such grace, and eagerness. Great job everyone!

June is Testing Month! So please focus on earning your tips from now and through review week. Students with 4 or more tips should all be testing! If you do not yet have enough, check with Master Alex and ask. ALL testing applications are due by the Thursday June 18th, late applications will incur a $25 late fee. You can complete your application online by filling out the digital form in the student portal.

Grandmaster J.C. Choi and his son Colin will be visiting in July, and have prepared very special seminars for you! We will be hosting a three-day series of events July 16th, 17th, and 18th please see the upcoming events section in the student portal for more details.

As many of you know, we will be moving locations this summer. I am pleased to announce that starting July 6th, classes will be held at the Reunion Rec Center again, the place where we began! Classes will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. What does this mean for you? For most of you, this location is closer. And, this also means a lower cost of tuition for everyone! Starting July 1st, everyone's current tuition will be canceled, contracts will be released, and those who continue will be paying the new lower rates. If you have paid in full for certain term lengths, those will continue to be honored. The Reunion Rec center is a great facility, and I am happy to be teaching classes there once again. Sadly, this will also mean that June is the last month for Tiny Tigers. Please continue to come and train in Tiny Tigers as much as you can, while we can! Some of the Tiny Tigers are ready to move up into the next class, and some are not please speak to me about transitioning when it is time.

Thank you everyone! You have proven once again to be the best, most dedicated students and families I have ever seen, and could ever wish for. I can't wait to see what this new future holds for our school.

Respectfully,

Master Alex

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Don't forget the school is closed on Monday for Memorial Day.

We start weapons training this week! Get excited because we are gonna have a lot of fun! Beginner belts need nunchucks, intermediate belts need a bo staff, and advanced belts need a bokken. If you do not have them, we have some at the school for purchase.

Big news coming this summer, stay tuned for the announcement of a multi-day event!

Big thank you to the students and families who were able to help Emma and I in an emergency this weekend, once again you have shown your loyalty and dedication and I am very thankful for that! We are here for you too, please don't hesitate to ask.

Respectfully,

Master Alex

Hello Everyone! Hope you all had a FANTASTIC weekend!

We are continuing this week diving into Kicks and Self-Defense. Instructors will be watching students for their tips towards testing! Please bring water to train!

Weapons training is only one week away! We will be receiving a fresh stock of staffs and swords at the Dojang for students who still need one. You may also order your weapons in our online store here: https://cp.mystudio.io/r/?=XnocvF/10465///1680708413

White-Orange belts: Nunchucks
Green-Sr.Blue belts: Bo Staff (close in height to student)
Red and up: Wooden Sword (Bokken) AND Non-Sharp Demo Sword (Katana)

Looking forward to a great summer, very good things coming! Let's train hard, and become our best!

Respectfully,
Master Alex

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Little Arlo is only 6 years old! Great job sir! It was a pleasure to have you Sword training today!

Hello everyone! Very excited for this week!

Reminder, the weapons training module is two weeks away! Be sure to get the appropriate training weapons ordered from our online store for your current belt level! This is mandatory training, and is required for belt promotion! Required training weapons are as follows:

White-Orange Belts: Foam Nunchucks, either with rope or chain linkage
Green-Sr. Blue Belts: Bo Staff, approximately the same height as the student
Red and above: Wooden sword (bokken) AND non-sharp demo sword (Katana)

Also, our Sword Training Seminar is THIS SATURDAY! Early Bird pricing for registration is past, and spots may fill quickly! We already have some students registered, and if you are interested do not delay!

Check your student portal for equipment ordering, and registration for the seminar.

This week we are training Kicks and Self-Defense! Come to class with a THIRST for training and knowledge, but not a THIRST for water! Stay hydrated!

Respectfully,
Master Alex

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Very proud of all of our Tiny Tigers! They did awesome with their testing, even through struggles, everybody showed determination to overcome and finish! Everybody passed, great job!

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