Hello Fellow Tae Kwon Doist’s,

I am hopeful everyone is doing well and remaining healthy. Although the times are still a bit crazy the Dojang has been open and we are training! We had a board meeting recently and it was decided that we will conduct a colored belt test Saturday, November 6th at 10:00AM. There will be no class that day and I would encourage students to take a look at the white board in the back of the school to check and see if your name is listed with the proposed test level, if it is you are scheduled to test. Please remember that we are still about 5 weeks or so out from that date, practice, practice, practice, now is not the time to take time off, or decided to “relax”. It is the time to focus and prepare yourself for that day so you can shine.

If you are testing and have any questions regarding what will be required or need reviewing anything please see one of the instructors and they will go over what the requirements are and any review that may be needed with you. Please ensure you have a school patch on your uniform, your uniform is clean and neat, and that you are prepared.

I would like everyone to contemplate the five tenants’ of Tae Kwon Do; Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit. As martial artists we should all implement these tenants into our training, it may seem that these concepts are outdated, or not applicable. But I actually believe we should implement these not only into our training but into our daily routine in or outside lives. We should all work together for forward progress, supporting and helping each other to be the best Taekwondoists we can be. Remember train had, train often, train focused and seize the day!

Respectfully,

GM Drago

7th Dan USTIU