October is National Bully Prevention Month
"No one would help me"
One day I was at recess just playing tag. It was a normal day until this kid pushed me over. Then I kept ending up on the ground because he kept tripping me. I didn't know how to stop him, so he kept doing it. Two of my friends were there, but they wanted to get away from him. He tripped me each time we played tag from September 28. No one would help me. Finally I told me teacher.
The next week he beat me up at recess and told me not to tell on him again. I went home with a black eye and lied to my mom and told her I got hit with a football. The boy kept bullying me until October because we lived really close to each other. Finally I told my dad. He talked to this kid's parents, and the kid finally stopped bullying me.
Think about it... What could Jon have done to get more help sooner? What could his friends have done to help?
As a parent this breaks our hearts.
For the month of October we will be sharing non-violent ways to help our students address all types of bullying: physical, mental, emotional and verbal in our Taekwondo classes. These short messages will help address bullying without scaring our younger students while our older students will see the benefits as well.
Please contact your PTA if you would like Master Yuhasz to volunteer in your school to help with the National Bully Prevention Month.
Full Split Club Pizza Party - Friday, October 15, 2021
We are so happy to announce that after working throughout the summer we have over ten students who can now perform full splits! All students who can now do a full split are invited to VENEZIA Pizza & Pasta in Clifton park for a PIZZA PARTY on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 5:30pm. Students who are attending need to sign-up at the front desk. We look forward to celebrating together!
We are moving to paperless memberships
We are excited to announce that we will be starting to use paperless memberships in the next few weeks. As a professional Taekwondo school we realize that successful businesses across the world are using he newest paperless technology and we are in the process of setting up the same systems.
In addition we have upgraded our website to include an online registration for our mini trial membership. Now new families can register for our $40 mini course with just a few buttons in the comfort of their own home.
Adirondack Taekwondo College Scholarship Fund
Over the past 20 years we have seen our students grow into Black Belts and continue their Taekwondo journey's all the way to Taekwondo Masters. From young children, our students have embraced the tenets of Taekwondo and have pursued their college dreams and now are respected professionals in their chosen fields.
This past summer we seen five of our Black Belts head off to college. Some if them looked for a Taekwondo College Scholarship to no avail. This month we are introducing the Adirondack Taekwondo College Scholarship Fund.
Adirondack
Taekwondo Scholarship Fund aims to encourage students who have demonstrated a
long-term commitment to the tenets of Taekwondo, both inside and outside of the
Taekwondo School (dojang), to continue pursuing their long-term goals.
This scholarship will be granted to well-rounded
and high achieving Taekwondo students who demonstrate outstanding Taekwondo
values in all aspects of their life. Black Belt applicants will be evaluated
based on their positive contributions to the Taekwondo community, as well as
their overall commitment to the five tenets of Taekwondo.
We cannot do this alone and need your help.
As we move into our scholarship we are looking for five (5) individuals to help make the selection of our Scholarship Applicants. Master Yuhasz will not be included in this process. If you would like to be a member of our selection committee and help over see the selection please see Master Yuhasz.
We are looking into the future and would like to set up a 501c for the Adirondack Taekwondo College Scholarship Fund. If you have some experience in this we would love to hear from you as we move forward.
Lastly our initial Scholarship is $500 for one individual. We are looking for additional opportunities to help more of our Black Belts. Therefore we will be hosting one event a year where we will raise additional funds for the scholarship. This year we have decided to host an auction to benefit the scholarship fund. If you have any experience in auctions and would like to help, please see Master Yuhasz.
The application and auction pdf files...
ADK Scholarship Application
Scholarship Auction
Our New ADIDAS Team Jacket!
Our NEW ADIDAS Team Jacket
New ADK TKD ADIDAS Team Jacket. Full custom ADK TKD embroidered back including new ADK TKD circle logo. Highly comfortable and lightweight with full length front zipper and dual zippered pockets. Designed perfectly for a subtle and classy look to be worn every where including Taekwondo classes.
- Front and back embroidered ADKTKD logo
- 100% classic black Adidas jacket, with signature Adidas trim
ADIDAS Team Jackets can be ordered at the pro-shop and on the Christmas & Holiday Order Form below.
Pre Holiday SALE till Friday, October 22, 2021
Thank you for ordering with our pro-shop this upcoming Christmas & Holiday Season. We have attached a special Holiday Order Form for you and your family to review. This year we have decided to focus on Team Jackets, Kicking Targets and Sparring Gear as our curriculum is moving towards more sparring. All students Orange belt and higher should have their own sparring gear for classes.
We will be closed on Columbus Day Monday, October 11, 2021
All Black Belt Candidates who are tracking attendance can include TWO classes if you post a comment on our ADK TKD LIVE Facebook page that you practiced three (3) review forms and your current form on Columbus Day by 7:00pm that night.
Testing Times & Dates
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
- All children Mixed Class 3:45pm
- Testing Students Including ALL Grasshoppers 5:30pm
- Black Belt Prep Class 6:45-7:30pm
Thursday, October 21, 2021
- All children mixed class 3:34pm
- Testing Students High Green - High Brown Belts 5:30pm
- Review Forms Class ALL ranks welcomed 6:45pm
Friday, October 22, 2021
- Grasshoppers 3:30pm
- Children Mixed Class 4:00pm
- Black Belt Phase I testing 5:30pm
Saturday, October 23, 2021
- Black Belt Phase II doors open at 9:30am Exam begins at 10am
Color Belt Testing October 20 & 21, 2021
All students who are testing for their color belts on October 20 & 21 need to download the pdf file below. As always we require that your parents and teachers sign the intent to promote form before returning them to the Taekwondo School on or before Monday, October 18, 2021. Testing times will be announced.
Testing Application
Black Belt Testing Friday & Saturday, October 22 & 23, 2021
A Black Belt isn't something you wear, its something you become.
We are so proud of all our students who are testing for their first, second and third degree Black Belts. Students who test for Black Belt have made Taekwondo part of their daily routine and are pushing themselves physically and mentally. Congratulations on all your hard work and commitment to Black Belt Excellence!
Please remember that all students who are testing need to return their test applications, running logs and Black Belt essays on or before Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Maintenance testing is scheduled for Saturday, October 23, 2021. Please download your test application from the pdf file below.
Black Belt Testing Times and Dates:
- Friday, October 22, 2021 Phase I - 5:30pm
- Saturday, October 23, 2021 Phase II 10am (doors open at 9:30am)
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Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 23, 2021 5:30-6:30pm
We are happy to announce that this year we are going to host our Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 5:30pm. Families are encouraged to decorate their vehicles in a family friendly Halloween theme and pass out treats to our Taekwondo Students and families.
For a successful event we need a minimum of fifteen (15) families to host the event. Please sign-up at the front desk and let us know what theme you and your family are planning to celebrate the Halloween season with.
All Taekwondo students and families who are attending must be in a Halloween outfit to Trunk-or-Treat. Sorry no t-shirts that say, "This is my costume" :-)
Families who are decorating their vehicles may arrive at 4:30pm to set up their Halloween themes while our Taekwondo families may arrive at 5:30pm for Trunk-or-Treating. Families who are NOT decorating their cars are asked to park in the empty lot to the right of the Taekwondo School to keep everyone safe. We look forward to seeing everyone at Trunk-or-Treat!
In addition DJ Chris will have our Drive In Movie set up where we will be playing, "It's a Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" and playing fun Halloween music for the evening. As you know DJ Chris is always available for private events as well.
Thank you for helping us collect just over FOUR shopping carts of Cheerios and Peanut Butter
The Jonesville Soup Kitchen is located just off exit 10 of the Northway. This past month our Taekwondo families donated Cheerios and Peanut Butter to help families in our area with breakfast items. Thank you.
Pre-Covid family graduations - 2020
Color Belt Graduation Times - Thursday, October 28, 2021
Color belt graduation will be held in the Taekwondo School on Thursday October 28, 2021. We will be hosting two color belt graduations for our students and families to enjoy. Look for specific details in the parents lobby.
Are you & your family looking for your child's next great birthday party? Then look no further. We offer fun party packages for families in the Clifton Park area.
