Grading Exam scheduled

A Grading Exam is currently scheduled for Saturday, March 13th at 10 AM. All students that have sufficient time in grade may request to be examined. Students who choose not to test should attend to observe the proceedings and learn from the process. Parents, family members and friends are encouraged to observe as this is a significant milestone in a students progress. The public is also welcome to visit and see what is going on.

New space renovations

We've moved into the new space and already had a few classes. However the dreary paint needed something to be done. So we organized a "Painting Party" to correct this. Painting was done at the school this evening. We tackled the task with the help of students and got the primer coat on in under 3 hours. The hard part was taping everything and doing all the edging. One that was done the rolling went pretty fast. We will complete the painting later this week with the finish coat. We did a bit of celebrating with pizza and soda and yes there is an time-lapse video of the whole painting thing. Whether or not it will uploaded is yet to be determined. Thank-you to everyone who helped in this important task. It could not have been completed without  your help.

New Dojang

We've moved! yup all of 20 feet. As predicted earlier this year we planned on moving to the larger space in the same building. We have bit the bullet and we moved to the new and improved digs. We now have a larger training area, a larger visitor area and finally office space. Vincent has worked late into the night to move the old school into the new. The new space is ready for the one last thing... students! Tomorrow, Vincent will do the final cleanup, and maybe some extra decorating. Drop in if you are in the neighborhood.
Note: there are no official classes until January but if some one calls Vincent he would probably enjoy the excuse to have a workout.

Students remember, the school is now located in the front of the building!

New Years Holiday Schedule

The Otieno Martial Arts Center will be closed from Wednesday (12/30) through NewYears. We will re-open on Monday 1/4/10. Happy New Years to All! We hope to see you in class next Monday!

Christmas Holiday Schedule

With the upcomming holiday we will be closed 12/23 - 12/27 (Weds-Sun). Tomorrow, Tuesday will be the the last class for this week.
We want to express our wishes for a Happy and Joyous Holiday to all.

Grading Exams 12/12

The Otieno Martial Arts Center will hold Taekwondo Grading Exams this Saturday beginning at 10:00 AM. A number of students both children and adult will be tested for their next level. Tests will involve demonstrations of skill and knowledge of basic techniques (punches, blocks, kicks), Poomse (formal patterns) and self-defense techniques. Visitors are welcome to come and observe.

Vincent on the Go.

Vincent has been asked to guest teach a Taekwondo class at MJA Martial Arts in Spencer, MA. The class is now forming an will run on Saturday Mornings. More information on this as it develops. Have no fear, Vincents regular classes will continue as usual. Vincent will also be starting a new open Wednesday class at 5:00. PM

In the News

OMAC in the news again. There was another very nice story written on Vincent in the 10/17 edition of the Sterling Meetinghouse News. (see http://www.sterlingmeetinghousenews.com/)
Stay tuned for more info on Taekwondo in Sterling, MA.