Thursday, March 24, 2011

Spin Kick

A slow motion video of spin kick by a student of the school. (displayed with permission).

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Board Breaking Day

Yes, another day of students making kindling.  A great time was had by all in what was the most challenging breaking event we have held to date. Students vied to out do each other in a friendly round of board breaking with each trying to show off their best techniques. All in all about one hundred boards were broken at the event. Some students even raised the bar by doing board breaking while blind-folded. Disappointingly, no one yelled "Marco!" But to the students credit they all found their marks on the first try. It was a great event and a lot of fun, we will hold the next event on April 9th.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Test Results

We had another successful series of exams for our students. Both children and adults advanced in rank with several students performing outstandingly. The test consisted of examination of basics, combinations, sparring and poomse. The last part of the testing was board breaking with students executing required and choice techniques to demonstrate speed, power and acuracy. Several students surprisingly did more than break the boards but shattered them into pieces with outstanding power.

Master Otieno is very pleased with the results and congratulates all who passed.

Next exam is scheduled for June.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

3/12 testing

Belt testing is next weekend. Students who want to participate need to have the testing request form filled out and signed. (see Vincent) Over the past several weeks Vincent has spent quite a bit of time with students working on their basics so we will be expecting a very high level of skill. Students should know the poomse required for your rank. For certain ranks board breaking will be required so focus those punches and kicks.
Testing should start about 10 AM on Saturday. Parents and Relatives are welcome and encouraged to observe.  Don't forget to bring your cameras.