Announcements

No Classes Monday, February 15 (Presidents’ Day)

How are your monthly goals coming? Have you made any progress? If not, what do you need to adjust or do differently this next week to change that? 

Hanmadang is THIS Saturday, February 20th!  This fun tournament focuses on performance aspects of TKD and is open to all ranks and ages. Check-in starts at 10am, and we’ll start at 11. Make sure to be early so you can warm up before your events, and bring your student manual to record your experience!

Late registration closes Thursday, Feb 18 @ 5 pm.

Events include:

• Demo Team (Must be on Beyond Force or Beyond Spirit)
• Creative Poomsae. This is where you make up your own poomsae and put it to music! It’s way fun. You can do it by yourself or as a team with at least one other person, and you can have weapons or not have weapons.  
• Power Breaking. This is where you decide ahead of time how many Demo 3s you’ll attempt to break with a specific technique. The choices are Spin Back Kick, Skipping Side (which is step-behind side or chunjin side), and Palm Strike Down.
• Continuous Spin Hook Kick Speed Break. This is where you try to break as many boards as you can with spin hook kicks before the time runs out. The trick is you can’t fall down or touch the ground with anything other than your feet! 

Check out the packet for rules, and if you have any questions, please talk to your instructor or ask at the front desk! Also, if you register for this tournament because of this post, then please put “Master Page” in the place where it asks you who your instructor is. (We’re having a competition! ;D)

PreSchool Pre-Registration for  the 2021/2022 school year is open now! Am, Pm, and full day schedules available. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Call to schedule a free, no pressure tour! 

•  Classroom Tour – come see our awesome tree house!
• Introduction to our Montessori-inspired learning environment
• Meet the teachers & staff
• Discounted rates for early registration!

Summer Day Camp registration is open!  Camps start June 1 and go through Aug 6 and will go from 9 am to 5 pm. Each week will have it’s own unique theme and associated activities. Themes include: Harry Potter, Star Wars, Frozen, Mad Science, Space Exploration, Legos, and more! Get all 10 weeks for just $1499 or do individual weeks for just $250 each! Reserve your spot today, as space is limited! (ages 5-12)

We have updated the BST Calendar that is compatible with your student manual! You can view & download the PDF Here, or you can order a printed version via email or @ the front desk. 

Check out our updated class schedule! 

• Weapons Class is on Mondays at 7pm. This class will build your hand-eye coordination & attention to detail. Plus it is just fun! All Black Belt Club members are invited to attend, but must have their own weapons.

• Tricks & Flips Class is on Wednesdays at 7pm. This class will build your core and improve many aspects of your Taekwondo, besides learning cool skills to spice up your creative performances (like demo team, weapons, or creative forms). All Black Belt Club members are invited to attend. Come try it this week and be prepared to have a blast! 
• Online Class Reminder: Please keep in mind that instructors for online classes will only hold the class if students are there at the start of class, so please make sure you’re on time or the class may be canceled due to non-attendance.

Tired of hauling your gear to and from the studio, or worse, leaving it at home and getting to do pushups? If this sounds like you, then we have a solution! Big enough to hold your uniform, gloves, and sparring gear,  our on-site lockers can be rented for just $7.50/month or $60/year! Availability is limited, so if you want one, talk to the front desk today! 

Upcoming Events*: 

*Dates and times subject to change. Any changes will be announced asap.

• February 20 @ 11am – BST Hanmadang
• March 20 @ 11am – Poomsae Tournament
• March 22-26 – Color Belt Testing
• April 24 @ 11am – Poomsae Seminar
• May 15 @ 11am – Sparring Seminar
• May 28-29 – Black Belt Overnighter
• May 31- June 4 – Black Belt Prep Camp
• June 12 @ 8 am – Black Belt Testing Trial 1
• June 14-18 – Belt Jump Camp
• June 14-18 – Color Belt Testing
• June 21-25 – Leadership Conference
• July 24 from 9-1pm – Board Breaking Seminar
• August 7 from 11-2pm – Breaking Extravaganza
• September 11 @ 11am – BST Hanmadang 2
• September 18 @ 9am – Black Belt Testing Trial 1
• September 20-24 – Color Belt Testing
• October 9 @11am – Sparring Tournament
• November 13 @11am – Board Breaking Tournament
• December 4 @ 11am – Black Belt Challenge Tournament
• December 11 @ 8 am – Black Belt Testing Trial 2
• December 13-17 – Color Belt Testing

Testing Info/Updates

Self Defense Week – Brown Tape

 Watch the youtube videos to view your requirements and come to class with questions!

For your Black Tape: Remember that you need to do a Performance 25 for each of your required forms in order to get your black tape!  Watch the youtube videos to review & practice!

For your Green Tape: to practice and pass off your green tape you need your free-sparring gear! For Green Belts and higher this means head gear & free-sparring boots as well as the gloves!

Sparring hours are 6 hours within the last 3 months at rank. Please know that sparring is a consistent requirement, so even if you don’t test you need to attend sparring regularly!

Covid-19 Safety Precautions

Do NOT Enter BST if you have any of the following symptoms:

Cough

Fever

Runny Nose

Any other Flu-like symptoms

If you are quarantined due to possible Covid exposure somewhere else, please do not attend classes at BST. We have online options available until you are cleared to leave quarantine. 

• All Programs: We must require masks to follow state regulations and remain open. Please wear your mask at all times when inside the studio. 
• Sparring: If you do not feel comfortable sparring a person you can spar on a bag instead. 
• Parents: Spectators are welcome if they wear a mask at all times and social distance as much as possible. Visiting children must remain with their caregiver at all times.