Obesity Crisis

During my trips, and specially this week I have heard tales that concerns me. I actually have seen medical records that if it wasn’t me looking at them I wouldn’t believe them. I’m talking about kids who weight more than double the recommended weight for their age. I’m looking at 11 year old girl records … Read more

What’s In Your Cup?

by: Caitlin Bassett Martial arts has been a defining influence in all aspects of my life. From the time before I was able to walk and talk, martial arts has been a big part of my world. I can’t tell you that it was an easy road to follow or that I coasted swiftly to … Read more

365 Days of Bullying – The Tao of Jose

365 days of bullying – The Tao of Jose Introduction I continue to read and see that while we have made some progress to combat bullying we are still far from eliminating the problem. Actually in the last couple of weeks I have seen news about kids committing suicide or been beaten at school. Bullying … Read more

Self Defense & Nutrition

  We had great success with our adult and children self-defense classes. The nutrition class was also spectacular. There are no other free events planned for the month of March, but we will accept invitations and query for future events.  

Nutrition Facts

With the ever-increasing invasion of processed food, junk food, and fast food into our diets – combined with more sedentary lifestyles, children are now at risk of developing serious diseases at a much younger age than ever before. Consider these facts: They aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables – o 93% of children and adolescents … Read more

Getting in Shape for Summer

  The cycle is always the same; “I will get in shape for the summer”. I hear that almost as frequently as people saying that they wanted to be a black belt. Yet life happens and by the time we realize another year has gone by without meeting our goals and life dreams. In my … Read more

Empowerment

  Yesterday was a good day, as I had the opportunity to share some experiences and information to a group of eager learners. While I truly enjoy teaching and seeing my students grow from my experiences and training; the most dramatic changes I perceive are from those taking our self-defense classes. The cycle is always … Read more

The Greatest Gift

  It is amazing how we at times forget what is important. In my case I have been blessed with two kids that every time I look at them or think about them I cannot say how proud I’m of what they have become. Regretfully I didn’t allocate enough time to enjoy them as I … Read more

Bully Prevention

  If you or a loved one is having problems with bullies then you need to take time to come to our school. While many people consider that martial arts may not be the answer as your initial response you need to consider the safety of your loved ones and our curriculum. At the Koryo … Read more

Weapons Training

  Koryo Do, School of Tae Kwon Do, has and will continue to offer weapons seminars. For the last couple of months Mater Jose has been teaching a Bo Seminar to some students. Based on the success and progress of these students we will be expanding the weapons curriculum. Interested students in the weapons seminar … Read more