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Sidekicks Martial Arts Academy Since 1975 Grandmaster Orange has trained 10,000’s of black belts through carefully structured Martial Arts Training Programs. Visit us today!

At Sidekicks Martial Arts Academy students practice courtesy, integrity, perserverance, self control and indomitable spirit. Grandmaster Maurice Orange opened his first Taekwondo school in 1980 and founded Sidekicks Martial Arts Academy in 1989. Still running the school and often teaching classes, legendary Grandmaster Orange “GMO” instills his students with a keen sense of self confidence and respect for elders, while coaching both students and their parents about life. Home to many second and even third generation students, Sidekicks community is a place to build character, learn self discipline, and practice self control. Each class with GMO creates opportunity for family bonding and personal self development. Why Martial Arts Training at Sidekicks s the Best for Your Child!:

We make sure that your child's first experience with martial arts is safe and productive. Academic excellence is our major concern and is addressed on a regular basis. Your child is required to share his/her academic progress report with the instructor staff. Our training program strengthens his/her body and increases mental alertness. Our training program instills in them the qualities of character, discipline and self respect. Armed with these positive attributes, your child can develop the inner strength needed to avoid the many temptations facing our youth of today. To maximize the training benefits, we'll keep you informed of your child's progress. Highly recommended by teachers and school administrators. Our family center is located at:
2939 Alta View Drive, San Diego, CA 92139
Telephone: (619) 267-4420

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10/08/2026

Great Grandmaster Robinson’s Read of the Week:
THE TREE OF FAIRNESS

Once upon a time, in a vast forest, a wise old owl decided to test the intelligence of all the animals. He gathered an elephant, a monkey, a rabbit, a deer, a crow, a mouse, and a fish. “Today,” the owl announced, “we shall have a fair exam. Everyone must climb that tree. Whoever reaches the top first will be declared the wisest of all.” The monkey leapt up effortlessly and reached the top with joy. The rabbit tried but slipped halfway. The deer could not even get a grip. The elephant looked helpless — his size made it impossible. The crow flew up easily but was told, “No flying! Only climbing.” The mouse tried, failed, and fell down exhausted. And the poor fish… could only flap and gasp, wondering why anyone would think climbing a tree proved wisdom. As the day ended, the owl realized his mistake. Each animal had a unique strength — the deer could run faster than the wind, the elephant could move mountains, the crow could soar across the sky, the fish could glide through water like poetry, and the monkey could dance among the trees. But when measured by one narrow test, most appeared foolish. So, the owl tore up his test scroll and said; “Wisdom is not in doing what others can, but in knowing and nurturing what only you can.” In our world, schools, workplaces, and even families often judge everyone by the same standard — grades, jobs, or skills — ignoring individual talents. We push the artist to become an engineer, the poet to chase numbers, and the dreamer to fit into molds not meant for them. True fairness is not about making everyone take the same test —It’s about giving everyone the right environment to show their unique brilliance.

The Moral of the Story
Everyone shines in their own way — not all greatness looks the same. A fish isn’t meant to climb, just as a bird isn’t meant to swim. Fairness isn’t giving everyone the same task, but the same opportunity to grow. True wisdom lies in celebrating differences, not comparing them.

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2939 Alta View Drive # Q
San Diego, CA
92139

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 8:30pm
Friday 4pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 10am - 1:30pm

Telephone

(619) 267-4420

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