Upcoming Young Tigers' Belt Promotion Test: 

February 1 (Wednesday)  8:00 pm - 8:45 pm at CRC
(After Young Tigers' Wed 7 pm Adv/Black Belts class)

Only those students who have been recommended to take next belt test can take test.
Students do not have to take the belt test even if they have been recommended.
The belt promotion test is optional.
Recommendation is merely an instuctor's judgement that a student is ready to move up to next belt and
giving a permission to take a belt test.

Click here for belt test information including test fee schedule and donwloadable test application form.
("youngtiger" login is required.)

Class schedule reminder...

2011-2012 Winter class ends on Jan 10  (Tues), Jan 11 (Wed), Jan 13 (Fri).

2012 Mid Winter Sessions begin on Jan 17 (Tues Class), Jan 18 (Wed Classes) and Jan 20 (Fri Classes).

No Taekwondo classes on the following days.

Dec 20 (Tue), Dec 21 (Wed), Dec 23 (Fri),
Dec 27 (Tue), Dec 28 (wed), Dec 30 (Fri)

Happy Holidays !

             Guardian of Peace
Respect, Love, Empathy, Compassion, Confidence and Peace

Happy New Year Card from Senior Grandmaster J P Choi

 

New OMAC Black Belts from the Moosong Dojang....
They began Taekwondo training as beginner Young Tigers eight years ago.
Congratulations to new black belts!

We had a great Master class on December 3, with Sr Grand Master Joon P. Choi.
Thank you everyone who came to the class.

Group picture after the Master Class.

Belt Promotion Test - Main Test Schedule

December 3, 2011 (Saturday) 1 pm - 5 pm
presided by Senior Grandmaster Joon P Choi, founder of Moogongryu and OMAC.

December 3 - Schedule:

Class by Sr. Grandmaster Joon P Choi
1 pm – 1:50 pm: Open Class by Senior Grand Master Joon P. Choi,  - open to all young tigers

Promotion Test: - Room 107
2 pm – 3:00 pm Color Belt Test (test for yellow belt to skunk belt),
3:10 pm – 4:30 pm Black Belt Test & Photo session

 

For black belt test:
Fasting (3 days): Nov 10 (Thur) - Nov 12 (Sat) - completed
Meditation: Nov 12 (Sat) from 8 am to 6 pm at Room 107 - completed

 

Holiday Class Schedule:

Young Tigers Taekwondo class follows Wilmette Park District class schedule.

No Classes: Nov. 24 - 27  & Dec 19, 2011. - Jan. 2, 2012

No Taekwondo classes on the following days:
Nov. 25 (Friday),
Dec 20 (Tue), Dec 21 (Wed), Dec 23 (Fri),
Dec 27 (Tue), Dec 28 (wed), Dec 30 (Fri)

Special Make up Tests for recommended students

• November 2 (Wed)  8:05 pm - 8:30 PM  at CRC Room 107
  (Instructor's recommendation/permission is required to take a belt promotion test)
• October 19 (Wed)  8:05 pm - 8:50 PM  at CRC Room 107
  (Instructor's recommendation/permission is required to take a belt promotion test)

Class schedule change for 2011-2012 winter session

We have added a new class for new students -
5:20 pm - 6:05 pm Fridays

Beginners Class for New students, White belts and Yellow belts - (Fri) 6 pm class:

Split into two classes ( both classes are held at room #207 on 2nd floor ):

• 5:20 pm - 6:05 pm class - mainly for new students
• 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm class - mainly for continuing White belt and Yellow belt students
• You may switch the classes with permission from the instructor.
• No need to change the registration at the front desk.

 

Congratulations to those young tigers who showed their best at July 27th's belt promotion test.

(click the photo for a larger view)

Next interim belt test will be on September 21 (Wed)

2011 main test (including black belt test) will be on December 3 (Sat), 2011
(Test will be presided by Senior Grandmaster Joon P Choi, 9th Dan black belt, President, OMAC)

We are pleased to announce that a community service award has been presented to Anna Murphy (1st dan black belt) for her volunteer service as a taekwondo instructor for the 2011 "Expanding Lives"  program which supports the education of young women from West Africa who are the first in their families to continue past primary school.

Anna Murphy taught taekwondo during "Expanding Lives" program
at Loyola University, Chicago - July 26, 2011

              Community service award was presented to Anna Murphy

2011 Moogong Summer camp - Anna Murphy (1st dan) and Miranda Wei (1st gup) attended with grandmaster Ho Kim and 1st dam black belt Herah. (July 21 - 24, 2011 at Kenyon College, Gambier, OH)

     (Click the photo for a larger view)

Anna & Miranda  

Upcoming Belt Promotion tests

2011 Scheduled Main Belt Promotion Test: December 3 (Sat), 2011

Special Interim Tests for selected students

• July 27 (Wed)  8:05 pm - 8:50 PM at CRC Room 119 (for low rank students)
• September 21 (Wed)  8:05 pm - 8:50 PM (for Intermediate and high rank students including low rank students who can not take the test on July 27th)
  (Instructor's recommendation/permission is required to take a belt promotion test)

About a belt promotion test & download a test form

How to Tie a Taekwondo Belt

Please wear Taekwondo Uniform and belt with pride:
Click here to learn how to tie a belt properly.
Please note that even the lower rank students can use the advanced method which are used by most of the advanced students including all black belts.

Click the above picture to view a video clip - how to tie a belt

 

   
Step by step images of how to tie a Taekwondo belt -
Regular method and advanced method (click the above images)

 

Summer session begins in the week of June 13th

Tuesday Class - June 14th - August 2

Wednesday Classes - June 15th - August 3 + August 12 (Friday)
(one week extended)
Additional Class - August 12 (Fri) 6:15 pm for Wed Intermediate class and 7:00 pm Wed Advanced class

Friday Classes - June 17th - August 5

Have a wonderful Spring break!

Spring break.(March 28th week) - No classes

Spring session begins in the week of April 4th.
No classes during May 2 - 13th (2 weeks)
(Note: Beginner class includes new beginners, white belts and yellow belts)
Spring session ends in the week of May30th

Summer session begins in the week of June 13th
Summer session ends in the week of August 1

Belt Promotion Test
March 22 (Tuesday) 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM at CRC
To test a belt test:

• Recommendation from an instructor to take belt test is required.
• Turn in a completed test form by March 18 (Fri). -
  download a blank test form (youngtiger - log in required)

Class Cancelled due to the blizzard / heavy snow warning -

1.Tuesday Feb 1, 2011 5:15 pm Taekwondo for adults)
2. Wednesday Feb 2, 2011 6:15 pm Young Tigers Intermediate / Advanced Class
3. Wednesday Feb 2, 2011 7:00 pm Advanced Special class

See the copy of the notice from the Wilmette Park District website:

2011 Mid Winter Session Schedule:

• Beginners (White and Yellow belts) Fridays 6:15 pm classes: 1/21/11 - 3/25/11 (#327036-01)
• Intermediate/Advanced class (Orange belt and up) Fridays 7:05 classes: 1/21/11 - 3/25/11 (#327036-02)
• Intermediate/Advanced class (Orange belt and up) Wednesdays 6:15 pm 1/19/11 - 3/23/11 (#327036-04)
• Advanced Special Class (Dark Blue belt and up) Wednesdays 7:00 pm 1/19/11 - 3/23/11   (327036-03)
• Adult Taekwondo class (All ranks) Tuesdays 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm  1/18/11 - 3/22/11 (#327085-01)

YT class picture from the the Mid-Winter 2011 Leisure Guide page 52

2011 Midwinter Leisure Guide - Young Tigers Program Page - Edited

Make up belt promotion test on Jan 11, 2011 ( 6:15 pm - 6:50 pm at CRC)

Those who were recommended to take belt test, but missed the Dec 4th belt test can take the make up test on Jan 11 (Tuesday), 2011 6:15 pm at CRC Room 207 after the Adult Taekwondo class.

Congratulations to those who passed belt promotion test on December 4th

Will Jeffers - Promoted to 2nd Dan Black Belt
Congratulated by Sr. Grandmaster Joon P Choi.

After the belt test

Belt Promotion Test
  December 4, 2010 (Saturday) 1 pm - 5 pm
presided by Senior Grandmaster Joon P Choi, founder of Moogongryu and OMAC.

December 4th - Schedule:

Class by Sr. Grandmaster Joon P Choi
1 pm – 1:50 pm: Open Class by Senior Grand Master Joon P. Choi,  (Room 206) - open to all young tigers

Promotion Test: - Room 107
2 pm – 3:30 pm Color Belt Test (test for yellow belt to skunk belt),
3:30 pm – 5 pm Black Belt Test & Photo session

 

For black belt test:
Fasting (3 days): Nov 17 - Nov 19
Meditation: Nov 19 from 8 am to 6 pm at Room 107

 

2010 Winter Session Schedule:

• Beginners (White and Yellow belts) Fridays 6:15 pm classes: 10/29/10-1/14/11
• Intermediate/Advanced class (Orange belt and up) Fridays 7:05 classes: 10/29/10-1/14/11
• Intermediate/Advanced class (Orange belt and up) Wednesdays 6:15 pm 10/27/10-1/12/11
• Advanced Special Class (Dark Blue belt and up) Wednesdays 7:00 pm 10/27/10-1/12/11
• Adult Taekwondo class (All ranks) Tuesdays 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm  10/26/10-1/11/11

No classes during Nov 25-28 & Dec 20 - Jan 2, 2011.

  
Photos from the Winter 2010 - 11 Leisure Guide Page 54

class schedule information

2010 Fall Session Schedule:

• Beginners (White and Yellow belts) Fridays 6:15 pm classes: 8/27-10/8/2010
• Intermediate/Advanced class (Orange belt and up) Fridays 7:05 classes: 8/27-10/8/2010
• Intermediate/Advanced class (Orange belt and up) Wednesdays 7:00 pm 8/25 - 10/6/2010
• Adult Taekwondo class (All ranks) Tuesdays 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm  8/24 - 10/5/2010

No classes during the 2 weeks from Oct 11 to Oct 22.

class schedule information

Congratulations to those who promoted to new belt ranks!

Good Job!

Thank you to all Young Tigers' parents.
Your unconditional support and love are the keys to your children's happy life.

New OMAC Black Belts from the Moosong Dojang....
Congratulations to new black belts!

1st Dan Black belts: James, Philip, Anna and Maria

Watch the breaking - video clips (James, Philip, Maria and Anna)

If you have pictures to share with other young tigers, please send them to masterhokim@gmail.com.

Thank you.