March 2017 Announcements

[March 30, 2017]
Congrats:

First, congratulation to our newest white belt KayLee Scott
 
Belt Test Information:
The end of the semester belt test is scheduled for Sunday, April 23rd followed by a club potluck dinnerIf you plan on participating and being evaluated for the next belt ranking please let me know either in person or via email by April 9th so that I make sure to order enough boards and supplies. 
 
Tentative Belt Test Schedule:
  • 10:00am – 10:45am warm-ups and basic kicks
  • 10:45am – 12:15pm lower belt testing (white, yellow, green)
  • 12:15pm – 12:30 [time permitting black belt demonstration/board breaking]
  • 12:30pm – 2:00pm higher belt testing (high green and higher)

Fee
The belt testing fee is $10 and this can be paid in cash, check or electronically on the day of the test. The fee covers boards, belts, and other testing items. If you are re-attempting for the same belt level there is no fee required.

Other Belt Test Items:
Please review the techniques for each belt rank that will be evaluated during the test on the club website: http://publish.illinois.edu/tkd-illinois/belt-ranks/. Also, everyone that is testing should review the rules, the Korean terminology (click here for rules on our website) and have a favorite technique prepared. You should be able to demonstrate your favorite technique on both sides. If you are testing for Blue Belt level or Red Belt level you need to email me a short essay about “What being blue belt / red belt means to you” prior to the test.

Spring 2017 Apparel Available Next Week:
Our apparel order was placed over spring break and will arrive next week. Prices t-shirts $13, long-sleeve $16 and hooded sweatshirt $28 can be paid to me either via cash or electronically. If you didn’t get to place your order before spring break and still want apparel just let me know as there were a few extra items ordered. 

[March 12,2017]
Congratulations
Congratulations to our newest white belts Delaney Bullinger!
 
Spring Apparel
Also, this is a reminder to submit your apparel order online https://www.customink.com/g/zsz0-00ax-8fn3 by Friday, March 17th. Apparel will be distributed in TKD class after Spring Break.
 
Spring Break Training
TKD training schedule over Spring Break (Saturday, March 18th – Sunday, March 26th) for those that may still be on campus.
  • Saturdays: 12pm – 2pm, Monday / Wednesday: 5:30pm – 7pm
  • The ARC will be open over Spring Break so we will train in the Combat Room
  • If you will be available over Spring Break and have trouble with the above training times post on facebook as the schedule can be flexible. Any changes to the Spring Break training schedule will be shared on the facebook group.
End of the Semester Belt Test reservation has been confirmed for Sunday, April 23rd. More details about the date and potluck will be shared after Spring Break.
[March 1, 2017]
Congratulations
Congratulations to our newest white belts Eric Schneider!
IU Tournament Saturday, March 4th 
Help me in wishing those that are traveling and competing this Saturday good luck. Also, thank you again to our instructors and higher belts for leading classes while I am traveling or unavailable.

Spring Break Training: Below is the TKD training schedule over Spring Break (Saturday, March 18th – Sunday, March 26th) for those that may still be on campus.

  • Saturdays: 12pm – 2pm, Monday / Wednesday: 5:30pm – 7pm
  • The ARC will be open over Spring Break so we will train in the Combat Room.
End of the Semester Belt Test – Save the Date: Sunday, April 23rd
Please place a hold on your calendars for Sunday, April 23rd (day after the Illinois Marathon) for the end of the semester belt test. The exact time, day, and location will depend on space request approval. Additional details will be provided prior to Spring Break.