Happy Mothers Day! 05/09/2010
From all of us at Orange County School of Martial Arts | OCKicks - Happy Mothers Day! We hope you all had fun in class yesterday with your kids and that you felt a little more empowered after smashing through that board! If it weren't for you, well, let's face it, we wouldn't be here. And we wouldn't have received such sage advice as:
Sincerely, Larry, Mike, Matt & (fellow mom) Kendra Orange County School of Martial Arts | OCKicks Gup Shim Sa #17 - Spring Red Belt Test 05/03/2010
 On Saturday May 1st we held our Spring Red Belt Test. We are extremely proud of the efforts of our 11 candidates who demonstrated the fire associated with the belt. Our theme in April was In Neh, the Korean word for endurance. Our new red belts showed endurance, perseverance and indomitable spirit with their efforts during their test. Congratulations to you all! In Neh (인내) 05/01/2010
Last month the underlying theme behind many of our lessons was In Neh which is Korean for endurance. Sa Bom Nim Gilliland defined endurance as "the ability for the body to keep going when tired." He further defined perseverence as "the ability for the mind to push the body when tired." Lastly, he explained that indomitable spirit is the unyeilding character or will that demonstrates enduring perserverence. It is that special quality (spirit) that makes you unique. These definitions clearly tie-in the concept of In Neh to body, mind and spirit. It is important in your martial arts training to recognize the connection and train in a way that challanges you to improve your own stamina on all 3 levels. Gup Shim Sa #16 Part II 04/12/2010
 Team Turtle Rocks! Team Turtle instructor Kyo Sa Mike Torchia proudly promotes students at two ceremonies on 4/5 and 4/12. We are especially proud of the efforts of Alexandra Hamm, Cole Burke and Lucas Demarco who will be graduating from Team Turtle with their first Jr. Kicks test this June. Go Team Turtle! Gup Shim Sa #16 04/03/2010
There's more new COLOR in the school! We are pleased to announce the promotion of 29 Tang Soo Do students who left it all on the floor during two 2-hr tests earlier today. In addition, one student was recognized for standing out among his peers and really impressing the instructors with his fantastic focus. Jake Kuta shined today and is our newest OCKicks MVP! Way to go Jake! We would like also recognize Michelle Garcia, Kyrin Garcia and Derrick Porter for their outstanding dedication, effort and improvement during the last two months. Michelle in particular really stood out and impressed not only the instructors but everyone who watched her shine. Great job guys! And finally this test marked the first crop of Team Turtle graduates to reach Green Belt in Tang Soo Do! Nicholas Haugen, Erin Gilliland, Douglas Tuohy, Maile Conger and Faris Khalek each started in the Team Turtle program and graduated to Jr Kicks on Oct 25, 2008. Hyung aka Forms Training 04/01/2010
 SBN Gilliland as a Green Belt circa 1989 Ancient people had a deep interest in the development of forms as well as a profound understanding of them. The following is a translation of what is found in the text, Moo Yei Do Bo Tong Ji, author unknown, of the 17th century: "Performing with hands and feet and conditioning of the body is the beginning of the study of the art of Tang Soo Do. In actual combat, form does not seem in an obvious way to be a necessary part of the martial arts. However, practicing forms perfects the ability to perform hand and foot techniques freely. This is fundamental to making the best use of one's body at all times." San Kil Tang Soo Do Logo: Hangul 03/01/2010
 We complete our study of the San Kil Tang Soo Do Logo with the red hangul, or Korean text, at the bottom of the logo. The hangul reads "San Kil Tang Soo Do". The use of hangul is to remind us of the Korean and Chinese heritage of the art and the historical influences that those cultures have played in the development of the art. The color red represents the fruitful result of those influences and the active (Yang) commitment of the masters and grandmasters of Tang Soo Do to carry on the philosophy and principles of Tang Soo Do as were originally developed and taught by the late Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee and their determination to further the traditions, refinement and growth of this martial art. How to Bow Correctly and Why 03/01/2010
 Instructors bowing after practice Quite often you'll hear Sa Bom Nim explain to students and visitors that the rules of the school are written clearly on the wall. The second rule, Yei, means respect. It's actually the very first lesson taught when joining the school; it was when the instructor first asked you to bow before stepping on the training floor. Bowing in any martial art is a sign of respect and should be a sincere slow bow. It is sometimes more disrespectful to bow incorrectly than not to bow at all as this is a sign that you do not understand the reason behind the gesture. Some martial arts may differ but in Tang Soo Do you must always be in attention position when you bow. So make sure you have no gaps between your feet and your hands are placed smartly at the sides of your body. The Karate Kid 2010 - in theaters June 11 02/25/2010
 I'm guessing those of us who grew up with the original 1984 version of "wax-on, wax-off" will really enjoy the updated and overhauled version of The Karate Kid. The new "Kid" centers on a young man trying to adjust from the culture shock of moving from the United States to Beijing, China. The "kid" Dre is continuously picked on at his new school until he is rescued by a seemingly mild-mannered maintenance man, Mr Han, who is actually a martial arts master. Check out the new trailer by clicking "read more" below. OCKicks is planning a movie day in June when all students/familes/friends of the school can go to see the movie together. Answer our poll below and keep your eyes peeled for the invite! 2010 SoCal Friendship Tournament Results 02/21/2010
On Sunday, Feb 21, OCKicks students competed in the 2010 Southern California Friendship Tournament and returned with 26 trophies! We know that for many it was a great test of courage. Whether you came home with top honors or not we are very proud of you and look forward to seeing you compete again. Parents you too should be proud of the efforts and courage your children displayed. And now for the results...we had 16 students compete and 15 bring back a total of 26 trophies including 6 of the top honors in their divisions! To see a full list of the results read more below. To add to the excitement 8 of our students have been invited to compete in the Disney Martial Arts Festival held at Disneyland in June. Congratulations to everyone who competed! We are extremely proud of your efforts to prepare last week and the outcome of your competition regardless of the results. |    About Us
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