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Cambridge school demo at Kiddie Academy

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This past weekend several members of our school went to do a demonstration of taekwondo techniques at the grand opening of the new Kiddie Academy preschool and daycare facility in Cambridge. Opened by Elaine Ho, a black belt from our school, and her husband Jack Grochowski who just got his fifth degree black belt (they met here at Jae H. Kim!), the Kiddie Academy is on 299 Prospect St.

Jack shows off his power punch with Kostas.

Jack shows off his power punch with Kostas.

Wendy demonstrates a nice high axe kick to break the board Cei is holding.

Wendy demonstrates a nice high axe kick to break the board Cei is holding.

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Jack shows off his power.

Jack shows off his power.

Mariya breaks a board held by Wendy.

Mariya breaks a board held by Wendy.

New T-shirts for summer!

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Attention students! We are taking orders now for summer T-shirts! Orders received by May 15th will be only $15 per shirt. (Any shirts purchased after May 15th will be $20.)

The design features our classic logo photograph of Mr. Kim, taken in Killian Court at M.I.T., as well as a transfer of General Choi’s calligraphy of the words “tae kwon do.”

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Shirts come in the choice of white or black, and in standard adult T-shirt sizes. They will be Gildan 100% cotton.

Place your pre-order at the front desk or call with a credit card before May 15th!

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Back to school time!

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Back to school time!

I know it’s hard to believe the summer is coming to an end, but in just a few short weeks school starts again. Whether you’re about to start your academic year or you’re long done with formal schooling but still get that “back to school” urge, here’s a special coupon to help you make martial arts a part of your routine!

Good for any registrations before October 31st our “back to school” deal is $399 for three full months of instruction and unlimited attendance. Included in this back to school package is the taekwondo uniform ($55 value) and all introductory private lessons. Bring this coupon or just mention the “back to school” special when you come to observe a class and visit our school! Call 617-492-5070 to pick a time to see the school and meet our instructors.

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Summer special! 3 months for $395

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This offer is expired but you can see what specials we are running at any given time by visiting our Deals Page.

We’ve started a summer special that is good on all new registrations before July 31st 2016! Three months for $395 including uniform. That’s $163 off the regular price for three months, and includes unlimited attendance.

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Cambridge sparring team brings home the medals

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Congratulations to our amazing Cambridge competition team! Every one brought home a medal from last weekend’s tournament in Norwood! Gold medals went to Alex P., Alex Kwon, Jonathan K., Philos, Jess W. (in forms!), Silver to Heidi, Nailah, and Swikritee, and Bronze to Cassandra, Jahyung, Sun-Jung, and Stephen I.

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Posted by Jae H. Kim Taekwondo Institute Cambridge on Monday, April 13, 2015

Winter and Indomitable Spirit

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One of the tenets of taekwondo is indomitable spirit. Put simply, this is the value of never giving up. This winter is now officially the snowiest on record for the city of Boston, and also the coldest. In the past 30 days over 100 inches of snow have fallen in Cambridge and the arctic temperatures have meant no melt. The city’s transit system is struggling and everyone is having difficulties with ice, roof and house damage, and nowhere to put their cars streets that are clogged with six-foot high snowbanks.

But the people of this area never give up. Here near Porter Square, neighbors have helped each other dig out the sidewalks. I was having trouble freeing my car from blocks of plowed-in ice and a man with a metal shovel appeared, scraped the hard frozen areas free that my plastic snow shovel couldn’t do, and then he went on his way.

General Choi used to say that working out in the snow would help build tenacity in students. I don’t think this was quite what he had in mind, though.

It is a difficult time, but we will get through it. I try to look on the bright side: at least shoveling snow is a good upper body and cardio workout. Spring will eventually come. Until then, don’t give up!

Dojang Etiquette

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Dojang Etiquette

Because of the Winter Storm Juno, the promotion test that was scheduled for 6:30 January 27th has been rescheduled for February 3rd, giving everyone who was planning to test that day an extra week to brush up on forms and one-steps. Another important part of testing is observing proper dojang etiquette. Here are some things to remember:

  • Always wear a clean uniform with your name tag and school patch applied properly.
  • When your name is called for your turn to test, say “yes, sir!” (or “yes, ma’am” if the instructor calling your name is female) and run to your spot. If you are the first person in a group, take the place in the first row to the right as you face the judges. (Second person takes the lefthand place in the first row. Third person starts the second row on the right, and so on.)
  • While you are waiting for your turn to test, sit quietly to the side with your legs crossed. Never lie on the floor. Groups who have been waiting a long time will usually be given a minute or two to stretch and warm up before their test begins.
  • Remember that the test is an opportunity to demonstrate for everyone, your instructors and your fellow students, how awesome you have become at your techniques! So kick hard, make your blocks sharp, and make sure your punches snap. You’ll make your instructors proud and you’ll propel yourself to the next level!