Current Events
2010 Winter Victory Tournament!
One hundred and twenty eight of our students and instructors from Sioux Falls and Brandon competed on Saturday. All six rings ran steady and on time from 9am until early afternoon.
Many had the opportunity to compete and judge for the first time and everyone handled themselves very well and demonstrated great sportsmanship... Full article >>
Visit the photo gallery here.
2010 Black Belt Camp in review!
This year's Black Belt Camp was a great year for attendance and participation!
One hundred and seventy eight of our region's Black Belts attended, more than forty attendees over last year. We also had an impressive turn out from our region's Masters and high ranks to help prepare and evaluate our Black Belts and Instructors.
Region 114 was well represented this year by our most experienced Black Belts. Full article >>
Featured Clinics in March
Hosted by Chief Master Hoover and Mr. Palmiotto
The March sessions for Sparring and Ground Defense are scheduled. Participation has been outstanding and we're anxious to continue.
If you haven't attended yet, check the Events page for additional information.
What time are the sessions?
Ground Defense Clinic: 12:30pm
Sparring Clinic: 1:30pm
Who can attend?
All belt ranks for Karate for Kids and Adults are invited to attend the Ground Defense Clinic.
All Tiny Tigers, Karate for Kids and Adult students ranked Camo and above are invited to attend the Sparring Clinic.
There is no cost for either session.
What do I need?
Safety is key to your training! You will need a mouth guard for both sessions and males should also wear a protective cup. You'll also need your gear for the sparring session.
Announcements
This Week
Promotional Testing this Friday and Saturday!
Friday Testing Schedule:
4:00pm Tiny Tigers
6:00pm White thru Green Belts
7:40pm Adults
Saturday Testing Schedule:
9:00am Tiny Tigers
10:30am Purple thru Red Belts
Victory Tournament
Thank you to everyone who participated and volunteered their time to Judge. Photo galleries are up!
New Students
Stripes
You should have all your stripes and be preparing for Testing. Keep up the good work!
Success begins with a Black Belt Attitude!
We are all happy you are here and anxious to see the kind of Martial Artist you will become. Train hard, show respect and you will be pleased with your results.
White Belt Orientation
White Belt orientation for new student's parents will be held Monday, March 8th at 7:05pm. This is a great opportunity to have Master Hoover go over the complete program and answer any questions. Please plan on attending so you can help your child get the most out of our programs.
Orange and Yellow Belts
Stripes
You should have all your stripes and be preparing for Testing. Keep up the good work!
Black Belt Club
Remember to bring your great attitude to class! Your instructors are now looking to see who will be a good candidate for Black Belt Club at Camo Belt.
Camo and Green Belts
Stripes
You should have all your stripes and be preparing for Testing. Keep up the good work!
Sparring
Remember to bring your sparring gear to every class!
Black Belt Club
If you're interested in joining Black Belt Club, be sure to tell your Instructor.
Purple and Blue Belts
Stripes
You should have all your stripes and be preparing for Testing. Keep up the good work!
Board Breaking
Talk to Mr. B about getting your Boards.
Remember there is a class dedicated to Board Breaking on Mondays at 3:30pm.
Black Belt Club
If you're interested in joining Black Belt Club, be sure to tell your Instructor.
Brown Belts
Stripes
You should have all your stripes and be preparing for Testing. Keep up the good work!
50 Sheets
For new Brown Belts, talk to your Instructor about starting your 50 sheet as soon as you know your form.
For Decided Brown Belts, it's time to start the second half of your 50 sheets!
Red and Recommended Black Belts
Stripes
You should have all your stripes and be preparing for Testing. Keep up the good work!
50 Sheets
For new Red Belts, talk to your Instructor about starting your 50 sheet as soon as you know your form.
For Decided Red Belts, you can begin working on the second half of your 50 sheets!
Recommended Black Belts
It's time to start working on your additional form. You will need to learn Songahm III, the Yellow Belt form.
Weapons
Tigers Weapons Class
March 2nd - Single Bahng Mahng Ee (Stick)
March 9th - Single Bahng Mahng Ee (Stick)
March 16th - Single Ssahng Jeol Bong (Nunchuk)
March 23rd - Single Ssahng Jeol Bong (Nunchuk)
March 30th - Single Ssahng Jeol Bong (Nunchuk)
Black Belt Club
March 4th - Tournament Prep (Sparring and Weapon of Choice)
March 11th - Single Ssahng Jeol Bong (Nunchuk)
March 18th - Double Ssahng Jeol Bong (Nunchuk)
March 25th - Double Bahng Mahng Ee (Stick)
Instructors
Orange and Yellow Block
Songahm II
Camo through Blue Block
Songahm IV
Sparring #1 and #2 (Left)
Life Skills
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