AJK Monthly E-newsletter
“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” – Karl Barth
Athlete Development
“Where will your future take you?” We are excited and motivated for our upcoming promotion exam on Thursday, November 17th. Athletes are eagerly earning their Growth Stripes and demonstrating wonderful progress all-around. Below details our Growth Stripe indicators:
Orange: Character building attributes – Modesty, courtesy, integrity, self-control, perseverance, indomitable- spirit
Red: Poomsae (Form)
Yellow: Stationary kicks
Green: Sparring basics
Blue: One-step sparring techniques
Beginning the week of November 7th, we shall be hosting Board Breaking Week. During the week, athletes will have the opportunity to practice board breaking techniques and strategies while building an athlete’s strength through consistency, intensity, patience, and dedication. Each athlete will be issued one board to break.
Mark Your Calendars
We look forward to our Board Breaking Week beginning the week of November 7th. Our first promotion exam will be on Thursday, November 17th during our normal practice time, 3:30 to 4:45 (details to follow). Parents are encouraged to attend this special event. We practice traditional Korean belt colors: white, yellow, advanced yellow, green, advanced green, blue, advanced blue, red, advanced red, brown, advanced brown, and black.
News and Updates
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