WOW! the Masters team members and their families went Rock climbing on Saturday and boy was it fun. Some of us went all the way to the top and some of us just kept trying. It was good to see such perseverance in the kids, especially Siobhan. She was struggling so much but just wouldn't give up.  We went to a place called the Gravity Vault, who knew indoor rock climbing could be so fun. My hands and arms were sore for 2 days!  Jeez, and I thought I was in good shape. 

Hi, Tonight we learned some amazing knife defense!  Also, we been learning junbong techniques (stick). I love this the best!!! You can use an umbrella or cane or stick you find on the street and defend yourself. Now how cool is that!. It's  reassuring to know I have some options should I ever need them. Although, I hope I never do.  I love being part of the Masters team. 

  I wont lie, stripe testing is a stressful part of Taekwondo, but it's the kind of good stress that pushes you to work harder. Every aspect of Taekwondo, pushes you to work harder.The great part of stripe testing is if you don't pass you know where you stand, where you need to work harder, and what things you need to learn. When you pass stripe testing, you get this feeling in the pit of your stomach, the feeling of relief, and success! I personally love this feeling. :) Study hard, and maybe you can experience the feeling I love so much!
 

Our last stretch class at the Taekwon Do Center in Cranford was so popular that we've added another!   Adults will spend 45 minutes learning and practicing stretching  techniques that will help them with their Martial Arts and increase their range of motion, ease pain and make any exercise regime more complete.

This past Saturday we had an awesome Karate Birthday party!  No one wanted to leave!   The kids played lots of active games, had a martial arts lesson and enjoyed pizza and cake. The Cranford Taekwon-Do Karate and Martial arts Center is a perfect place for kids to have their special day!