Announcements
Memorial Day
We will be CLOSED on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. No Tiny Ninjas, Cardio Kickboxing, Private, or Competition classes. Classes will resume their normal schedule on Tuesday, May 31.
Have a safe and happy holiday. Please remember and honor all those who gave their life in defense of our nation and our freedoms.
New Color Belts
Congratulations to the following students who promotion tested at the end of April:
- Avry R. - Promotion to Yellow Belt
- Andi R. - Promotion to Yellow Belt
- Chase N. - Promotion to Yellow Belt
- Justin S. - Promotion to Yellow Belt
- Gracie S. - Promotion to Orange Belt
- Landon M. - Promotion to Orange Belt
- Mauri P. - Promotion to Green Belt
- Krystal M. - Promotion to Green Belt
- Gabe P. - Promotion to Purple Belt
June 27-July 1
8 am - 4 pm
Family Discounts Available
TTKD Summer Camp
We are very excited to announce for the first time we will be offering a summer camp this year!
Our summer camp will include:
- Free T-Shirt
- Tae Kwon Do Classes
- Weapons Classes
- Field Trips
- Arts & Crafts
- Movies
- Fun Games & Activities
Camp is open to ages 6-16.
Half-Day Weekly Camp (8 am-12 pm or 12 pm-4 pm): $100 per student.
Full-Day Weekly Camp: $200 per student.
Please bring your lunch Monday-Thursday. Pizza and drinks will be provided by TTKD on Friday.
Parents' Night Out
Our next Parents’ Night Out will be held on Friday, May 13th from 6-9 PM for $20/child. This is for any child, including friends, ages 5-13. Spaces are limited; pre-registration is required! Parents can receive $5 OFF dinner at the Railhouse in Waverly, NY or $5 OFF dinner at Fat City BBQ in Horseheads, NY.
Tuition Reminder
Please remember monthly tuition is due by the first class of the month. Tuition received after the 10th calendar day is subject to a $25 late fee.
Other Classes
Saturday Tone & Kick Classes
These classes were developed for beginners, those seeking a slightly slower pace, or anyone looking for more instruction on form and technique than our Monday-Wednesday classes.
At 9:00 AM, we will have a 45 minute toning class. If you have free weights, please bring them. This class will focus on core conditioning, arm toning, and flexibility.
At 10:00 AM, we will have a 45 minute cardio kickboxing class. This pace of this class will be slightly slower then our usual cardio classes, and greater in-depth instruction on how to hit the bags with proper form and technique will be provided.
For more information, please see Master Tom or Lyndsey.
TTKD USATKD Competition Team
Competition Team tuition is $40/month in addition to regular class tuition, as well as $55/year for USATKD membership. Classes are every Monday at 7:15 PM and end at 8:00 PM. This class will only focus on the items required for competing in USA Tae Kwon Do events (Taegeuk forms (not our Chon-Ji forms required for promotion testing), sparring, and breaking).
USATKD is the home of the official U.S. National Team, the athletes that represent Team USA in the Olympics. Students will need to acquire a USATKD membership to compete in USATKD events.
If you’re interested in competing at this level, please see Master Tom for details.
Black Belt Class
These classes are once a month and open to all black belt and provisional black belt students at no additional charge. Our next Black Belt Class will be on May 25th @ 7:15 PM. This class focuses on advanced techniques, black belt forms, instructor training, and black belt philosophy.
Weapons Class
NO WEAPONS CLASS IN MAY
These classes are once a month and open to all students, blue belt and up, at no additional charge. Our next Weapons Class will resume in JUNE.
Students may choose to work with either Nunchucks or Bo Staff.
Testing
Friday, May 20th
This month’s testing will be on Friday, May 20th. We will begin promptly at 5:30 PM. Please arrive early enough to stretch, warm-up, and run through your forms and 1-steps a few times. Stretching and warming-up are not part of the test.
All Students will be notified two weeks in advance. Test fees are due by the Thursday before the test. Payments must be made prior to the test night.
Orange Belts and up must attend class the Thursday before for sparring/sparring drills.
White TTKD uniform and belt are required
NO T-SHIRTS! NO COLORED PANTS!
Tournaments
2022 East Grand Prix
This is a USA Tae Kwon Do event & open to any students enrolled in our Mondays Competition Classes.
Date: June 16 – 19, 2022
Location & Venue:
Ocean Center
101 N. Atlantic Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Workshops & Special Events
Friday, May 13th 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Parents' Night Out
$20/person
Open to all students and their friends, ages 5-13. This will be a NERF Night. You are welcome to bring your own NERF blaster, but please mark your blaster and darts with your initials. We also have a selection of NERF blasters and darts for those that do not have one or don’t want to bring their own. Pizza, drinks, and popcorn provided.
Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required.
Valley Arts-4-All - May 8th
We have been invited to do a demonstration at this year’s Arts-4-All at Riverfront Park in Sayre. All students that are interested in participating should see Master Tom as soon as possible to be added to the list. Students may perform a Forms routine, Weapons routine, Breaking routine, and/or a Self-Defense routine.
Our demonstration will be performed in the grassy area directly in front of the stage and run approximately 1-hour beginning at 10 AM. Students should arrive around 9:30 AM to get organized and set up.
Any and all questions can be directed to Master Tom
TTKD Paintball
Saturday, May 28th 12:30 – 3:30 PM
$60/player
Package Includes:
- Tippman FT-12 marker
- Full Face Mask
- Barrel Bag
- Gravity Hopper
- 50cu. 3000psi Compressed Air Tank
- Unlimited Paintballs
- 3-hour Private Group
Elmira Pioneers Demo - June 11th
We have been invited to do a pre-game demonstration for the Elmira Pioneers. All students that are interested in participating should see Master Tom as soon as possible to be added to the list. We will be performing a quick 5-10 minute breaking exhibition to get the crowd fired-up prior to the Pioneers taking the field. Each student will be supplied with 5 boards to do any breaking technique they are comfortable performing.
All student who perform in the demonstration will receive free tickets to the game. Each accompanying guest will be able to pre-purchase reduced price tickets for only $6 each.
Any and all questions can be directed to Master Tom
Private Lesson/
Workshop/Party
Interested in holding a private lesson, workshop, or party? TKD… Self Defense… Birthday Party… See Master Tom for details.
Calendar of Events
May 2022
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
May 1
2
5:15 -5:45 PM
Tiny Ninjas: A
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Cardio Kickboxing
7:15 – 8:00 PM
Competition Class
3
5:15 – 8:00 PM
TKD (Striking/Blocking Drills)
4
5:15 -5:45 PM
Tiny Ninjas: B
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Cardio Kickboxing
5
5:15 – 8:00 PM
TKD (Forms)
6
7
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Cardio Toning
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Beginner Cardio Kickboxing
8
9
5:15 -5:45 PM
Tiny Ninjas: A
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Cardio Kickboxing
7:15 – 8:00 PM
Competition Class
10
5:15 – 8:00 PM
TKD (1-Steps/Self-Defense)
11
5:15 -5:45 PM
Tiny Ninjas: B
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Cardio Kickboxing
12
5:15 – 8:00 PM
TKD (Agility Drills)
13
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Parents’ Night Out
14
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Cardio Toning
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Beginner Cardio Kickboxing
15
16
5:15 -5:45 PM
Tiny Ninjas: A
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Cardio Kickboxing
7:15 – 8:00 PM
Competition Class
17
5:15 – 8:00 PM
TKD (Kicking Techniques)
18
5:15 -5:45 PM
Tiny Ninjas: B
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Cardio Kickboxing
19
5:15 – 8:00 PM
TKD (Sparring/Sparring Drills)
20
5:30 PM
Promotion Testing:
All Belts & Ages
21
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Cardio Toning
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Beginner Cardio Kickboxing
22
23
5:15 -5:45 PM
Tiny Ninjas: A
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Cardio Kickboxing
7:15 – 8:00 PM
Competition Class
24
5:15 – 8:00 PM
TKD (Sweeps/Break-Falls)
25
5:15 -5:45 PM
Tiny Ninjas: B
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Cardio Kickboxing
7:15 – 8:00 PM
Black Belt Class
26
5:15 – 8:00 PM
TKD (Workout Night)
27
28
12:30 – 3:30 PM
Paintball @ R&M Paintball in Owego
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Cardio Toning
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Beginner Cardio Kickboxing
29
30
CLOSED
Memorial Day
31
5:15 – 8:00 PM
TKD (Instructor’s Choice)
Jun 1
5:15 -5:45 PM
Tiny Ninjas: B
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Cardio Kickboxing
Jun 2
5:15 – 8:00 PM
TKD (Game Night)
Jun 3
Jun 4
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Cardio Toning
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Beginner Cardio Kickboxing