A great get-together: We will miss you, Master Bruno!

MY TAEKNIK — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:38:08 +0000

Kevin and Seth with Master Bruno

Some adult students

Tiny Tigers

Two great students, Joseph and Bailey

Marie, Hayden, Anton and Joseph with Master Bruno

Master Bruno, Ryan, Eric and Lexi

With Sabrina

Meet up with Master Bruno

MY TAEKNIK — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:08:52 +0000

All families,

Please meet Master Bruno to hear his plans.

January 22, 2010 (Friday) at 6:30 p.m., Pietro’s Pizza in Milwaukie.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again!

An announcement from Master Bruno Ntep

MY TAEKNIK — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:09:22 +0000

Dear Taekwondo Students and Parents,

Due to circumstances beyond my control, the Milwaukie Taekwondo School will be closed for an undetermined period of time.

I am very sorry that this has happened. I want you all to know that my first priority is to teach you and your young children, and I am making every effort to resolve the situation as quickly as possible so that we can get back to classes.

Please check here again soon for an update. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to send an email to me at milwaukietkd@gmail.com.

You may also sign up for email updates on this site.

Thank you all for your outpouring of support over the last week. I look forward to seeing you all again very soon.

Master Bruno Ntep

Demonstration at the Portland French School

MY TAEKNIK — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:30:40 +0000

It is always exciting to visit area schools and demonstrate what we are learning at Milwaukie Taekwondo.

Today, Thursday, December 17, 2009 we will be at the Portland French School.

6318 Southwest Corbett Avenue

Portland, OR 97239-3606
(503) 452-4160

4h00 to 4h30

If you would like to participate, be at the Do Jang by 3:30 p.m. and we can pool to the French School.

Yellow and White class will meet at the Do Jang as planned with Miss Emily leading the class.

See you soon!

US West Coast Taekwondo CURRICULUM

MY TAEKNIK — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:32:57 +0000

Students know that the current curriculum is posted inside the matted area at the dojang. But many parents don’t ever get a look at it. As requested, here is the curriculum, by belt level.

WHITE

Stance: Attention, Bow, Basic Ready Stance (Joonbi)

Etiquette: School rules, Taekwondo greetings, Meet instructors and masters, Proper address to Black Belts

Understand School Philosophy: ”Taekwondo is for self defense only,” ”No teaching to your friends,” ”No using TKD at school or home”

TAEKWONDO STARTS WITH RESPECT AND ENDS WITH RESPECT

YELLOW

Form: Kicho Hyung; Discipline Form

Block: Low, Middle, High Block

Strike: Single, Double, Triple Punch

Kick: Front and Roundhouse

Stance: Walking and Guarding

Breaking: Push Kick

Hapkido: Straight/Cross/Double Wrist Grab

Q&A: Family Codes 1 – 5; Taekwondo way of greetings; School rules

Korean: Counting Commands 1 – 10 Hana, Dool, Seht, Neht, Da-Suht, Yeo-Suht, Il-Gop, Yeo-Duhl, Ah-Hop, Yeol

ORANGE

Form: Taeguek E-Jang

Block: Outside Middle Block

Strike: Knife & Palm Strike; Low, Middle, High Punch

Kick: Side and Flying Side Kick; Jump Front Kick

Stance: Front and Horse Stance

Breaking: Side Kick and Palm Strike

Hapkido: Cross Elbow Strike Defense; Double Collar Grab; Choke Hold

Q&A: Three Types of Respect (1) I respect others; (2) I respect Environment; (3) I respect myself

Korean: Thank You ”Kam Sa Ham Ni Da”; Attention “Cha-Ryuht”; Bow “Kyung Rae”

GREEN

Form: Taeguek Sam-Jan

Block: Single Knife Hand Block

Strike: Back Fist and Tiger Claw Strike

Kick: Spinning Back Kick; Jump Roundhouse Kick; Roundhouse, 360 Roundhouse

Stance: Back Stance

Breaking: Flying Side Kick; Knife Hand Strike Downward

Hapkido: Bear Hug Under Arm; Bear Hug Over Arm

Q&A: Five Tenets of Success (1) Courtesy (2) Integrity (3) Perseverance (4) Self Control (5) Indomitable Spirit

Korean: Hello ”An Nyung Ha Shim Ni Ka” Bye ”An Nyung Hi Ge Ship Shio”

PURPLE

Form: Taeguek Sa-Jang

Block: Double Knife Hand/Outer Forearm

Strike: Spear Hand Strike/Elbow Strike

Kick: Sraight, Inside and Outside Axe, Jump Back Kick

Stance: Cat Stance

Sparring: Non-Contact Sparring

Breaking: Back Kick; Knife Hand Strike Side

Hapkido: Straight Shoulder Grab Front; Cross Shoulder Grab Front

Q&A: Definition of five tenets of

Korean: Martial Arts School ”Do Jang”; Martial Arts Uniform ”Do Bok”; Master ”Sa Bum Nim”

BLUE

Form: Taeguek Oh-Jang

Block: Double Knife Hand High/Low

Strike: Ridge Hand Strike; Outside Knife Hand Strike

Kick: Spinning Hook Kick; 360 Jump Roundhouse

Footwork: Three Steps Moving Forward

One Step: Left Side One Step Sparring

Sparring: Non-Contact Sparring

Breaking: Axe Kick and Elbow Strike

Hapkido: Straight & Cross Shoulder Grab from Behind

Q&A: Meaning of Discipline

Korean: Front Kick “Ap-Chagi” Side Kick ”Yeop Chagi” Back Kick ”Dwit Chagi” Roundhouse Kick ”Dollyo Chagi”

Other: One Tournament

RED

Form: Taeguek Yook-Jang

Block: X Block High and Low; Palm Block with Cat Stance

Strike: Punch Back Fist Combination in Horse Stance

Kick: Jump Axe Kick; Roundhouse Low & High; 360 Jump Back Kick

Footwork: One, Two, Three Moving Back

Sparring: Light Contact

Breaking: Spinning Hook Kick; Straight Punch

Hapkido: Cross Hand with Knee Strike; Straight Hand with Knee Strike

Three Step: Right Side Three Steps Sparring

Q&A: Meaning of Self Discipline

Korean: Punching ”Chirugi”; Low Punch ”Arae Chirugi” Middle Punch ”Momtong Chirugi” High Punch ”Eolgul Chirugi” Side Punch ”Yeop Chirugi”

Others: Minimum Two Tournaments; Minimum Two Seminars

BROWN

Form: Taeguek Yook Jang, Chil-Jang

Combinations: (1) Palm Block with Back Fist in Front Stance; (2) Double Knife Hand Block High and Low in Back Stance; (3) Moving Forward Punch in Horse Stance followed by Back Stance Knife Hand Block; (4) Moving Forward Upward Elbow Strike in Front Stance followed by Spinning Back Fist and Punch

Kick: Jump and 360 Jump Spinning Hook Kick

Balance: Front, Side, and Back Kick for 30 seconds each

Footwork: Side Step, V-Step, Back Step and Slide Step

Sparring: You may be asked to spar with gear on

Breaking: Instructor’s Choice

Left Side Three Step Defenses: (1) Block three times and front hand twist with Right Leg Side Kick; (2) Block three times and left leg Spinning Hook Kick; (3) Block TWO times and slide back Roundhouse Kick

Sparring: Light Contact Sparring

Hapkido: Cross and Straight Grab Take Down on Any Part

Q&A: Symbol of Korean and American Flag; Basic Principle of Success

Korean: Block “Maki”; Low Block “Arae Maki” Middle Block “Momtong Maki” High Block ”Eol Gool Maki” Side Block “Yeop Maki”

Others: Minimum Two Tournaments; Minimum Two Seminars

POOM BELT

Form: Taejuek Oh Jang Through Pal Jang

Blocks: All Blocks

Strikes: All Strikes

Kicks: All Kicks

Steps: All Prior Steps

Conditioning: 75 squats, 30 sit ups, 20 push ups

Sparring: Spar with complete gear

Breaking: 4 Board Breaks by Instructor’s Choice

Right Side Three Step Defenses: (1) Block Three Times with Knife Hand and Round House Kick to Head; (2) Block Three Times with Knife Hand and Side Kick to the Head; (3) Block Three times with Knife Hand and Spinning Hook Take Down with finishing punch

Q&A: History of Taekwondo; Meaning of Taekwondo

Korean: Strikes “Chigi”; Neck Strike ”Mok Chigi”; Head Strike ”Eolgul Chigi”; Knee Strike ”Moo Rup Chigi”; Side Strike “Yeop Chigi”; Elbow Strike “Pal Keup Chigi”

Others: Minimum Three Tournaments; Minimum Three Seminars

===BLACK BELT===

Black Belt Attitude

All Taeguek Form Series

All Basics of Taekwondo

Balance

One Steps & Three Steps Sparring

All Hapkido Requirements

1×1 and 2×1 Free Sparring

Power and Speed Board Breaking

Taekwondo History & Terminology

Personal Conditioning

Must Fulfill All Participation Requirements

MINIMUM CLASSES

White Minimum 1 Class

Yellow Minimum 14 Classes

Orange Minimum 16 Classes

Green Minimum 18 Classes

Purple Minimum 24 Classes

Blue Minimum 28 Classes

Red Minimum 32 Classes

Brown Minimum 32 Classes

POOM Minimum 38 Classes

BLACK Minimum 38 Classes

One Private Lesson is Equivalent to three classes

NOTES:

All testing forms must be returned prior to the testing day

No Promotion Testing Forms accepted on day of testing

Students must wear the uniform normally worn in class, with all patches sewn on, for testing

Students 17 years old and younger must also submit teacher and parent evaluation form with the testing form to promote to the next belt

Must Have Black Belt Attitude to apply for testing

December Promotion Testing

MY TAEKNIK — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:40:53 +0000

Deadline for testing forms to be turned in is December 15.

Next testing day is SATURDAY, December 19, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Extreme Kidz Night Out

MY TAEKNIK — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:37:24 +0000

I know that many parents like to go out and celebrate on New Year’s Eve, so this year I am holding a New Year’s Eve Kidz Night Out Party December 31 from 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. January 1, 2010.

If you’d like to help with the evening’s activities, come talk to me!

Let’s ring in the New Year Taekwondo style!

Holiday Closures

MY TAEKNIK — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:34:42 +0000

The Dojang will be closed for the holidays.

No classes will be held from December 24 – January 4, 2010.

Look for a new schedule of classes, to begin 2010, very soon.

Have a safe, and happy holiday season!

Holiday Party 2009

MY TAEKNIK — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:30:44 +0000

It’s time once again to celebrate the holidays with an all-school, all-family party!

Friday, December 4 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the DoJang.

Friends are welcome. Bring a food dish to share. Come and enjoy games, good food and catching up with your Taekwondo Family.

Dojang Etiquette: Spectator Rules

MY TAEKNIK — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:02:08 +0000

Our school is growing! With more students come more supportive parents, siblings and friends. We welcome everyone to the dojang in support of the students. However, our lobby is small and voices carry onto the mats. Please keep that in mind as you wait for your students to complete class.

Spectator Conduct:

Please refrain from loud conversation during class time. You are certainly welcome to talk with other spectators during class times, but need to show courtesy and avoid distracting students during class. Additionally, we ask that you take young children outside of the school if they are being loud, crying, or distracting the students in class.
During class times or testing, do not have any communication with any student on the floor. Allow instructors to deal with all issues and do all teaching during class. Do not cheer for any student, and do not criticize any student in the school. We ask that you exercise self-control and allow students to train in a friendly environment.
Please keep young children and children who are not in class off of the floor during all class times.
Parents may leave the school while their children are in class, but are not allowed to leave children who are not taekwondo students in the school unsupervised. In addition, a student should not be left at the school more than 10 minutes before his/her class begins, and must be picked up no more than 10 minutes after his/her class ends.
Students, parents, and children are not allowed behind the front desk unless requested by an instructor for the purpose of helping someone, retrieving gear, etc. If you need something behind the front desk, please find Master Bruno or Miss Emily.
Food and beverage are not allowed in the dojang during classes.

We train and teach by the Tenets of TaeKwonDo. We want our students to honor those whom they should honor, be courteous to all people inside and outside of class, show integrity at all times, persevere when times become physically or emotionally difficult, show self-control throughout their learning and their training, and be courageous when in a difficult situation; therefore, making our community a better place. We ask that you help us to set the example needed by observing these rules in our school at all times.