New ranks in Oakville

Morningstar — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:53:27 +0000

February 11, 2012

On Saturday February 11, Morningstar Taekwon-Do held their first promotion test for 2012. Fourty four students from white belt to blue stripe attempted were success in their quest for new ranks. Congratulations to all those who passed!

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Promotions in London

Morningstar — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:16:56 +0000

February 6, 2012

Twenty-nine Oakridge Taekwon-Do students from white belt to red stripe recently attempted and were successful in their quest for new ranks. The test was conducted by ITF-TAO Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar and assisted by Oakridge Taekwon-Do Head Instructor Mrs. Cathy Hadubiak. Congratulations on your promotions and good work promoting Taekwon-Do in the City of London.

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New Black Belts in Philadelphia

Morningstar — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:48:00 +0000

February 4, 2012

On Saturday February 4, 2012 Ott’s Taekwon-Do held a Black Belt grading for three students. They came prepared to prove themselves worthy to wear the belt. Current Black Stripes and Black Belts showed up as well as part of a readiness program to see what they need to work on for their future test. They were also very ready to help push the tired candidates with the self defense and free sparring portion of the test. After a 4 hour test the candidates were exhausted but forged their way through to end the day with breaking. After a good demonstration of specialty and power breaking their day finally came to an end. Ott’s Taekwon-Do is proud to announce the newest members of the Black Belt Family. William Stafford – 1st Dan. Conner Rodgers – 1st Dan. Enrique Velez – 2nd Dan (Highest Grading)

Once again congratulations to the following students for keeping the spirit of Taekwon-Do alive for future generations.

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Inaugural IIC with First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha

Morningstar — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:39:40 +0000

January 27, 2012

The Inaugural Canadian International Instructors Course with First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha took place on January 20-22, 2012 in Oakville, Ontario with instructors and students from Canada, USA, Puerto Rico, Scottland and Australia. Over the three days, First Grand Master Rhee covered training secrets, theory of power, patterns and the proper application of various movements. Each session started off with a great warm-up conducted by FGMR’s son, 7th Dan Master Andrew K.H. Rhee. On the Saturday evening a dinner banquet was held in the Trafalgar Ball room of the Holiday Inn Oakville Center in honour of First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha.

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ITF-TAO Unvails New Logo

Morningstar — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:15:36 +0000

January 24, 2012

At the recent Inaugural Canadian International Instructors Course in Oakville, ITF-TAO humbly asked First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha to become our Grand Master and figurehead…..FGMR has accepted. First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha also authorised ITF-TAO to use his famed “two direction kick” log and signature as our official logo. Just another step in the right direction for ITF-TAO in our efforts to continue the teaching of the Founder of Taekwon-Do Traditional, Authentic and Original.

Demonstration support local food bank

Morningstar — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:59:55 +0000

December 23, 2011

A crowd of more than 200 spectators watched as the Morningstar Taekwon-Do demonstration team performed high-flying, board-breaking, brick smashing, patterns and sparring to a Christmas theme, to raise food for the fight against hunger. At this years annual event, nine large boxes of non-perishable food items were collected as an admission fee and donated to the Oakville Fareshare Food Bank to help those in need during the holiday season.

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Year end promotions in London

Morningstar — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:58:34 +0000

December 21, 2012

Forty-five Oakridge Taekwon-Do students from white belt to red belt recently attempted and were successful in their quest for new ranks. The test was conducted by TAO Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar and assisted by Oakridge Taekwon-Do Head Instructor Mrs. Cathy Hadubiak. Congratulations on your promotions and good work promoting Taekwon-Do in the City of London.

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ITF-TAO welcomes Taekwon-Do Maximus

Morningstar — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:05:01 +0000

December 5, 2011

ITF-TAO would like to welcome Mr. Kenneth Hance and the students of Taekwon-Do Maximus in Hamilton, Ontario as our latest member. Mr. Hance is the head instructor of Taekwon-Do Maximus and is currently an ITF 6th Dan. Mr. Hance brings with him over 30 years of Taekwon-Do expreience. We look forward to working with Mr. Hance in promoting the true Taekwon-Do of General Choi Hong Hi. Please visit www.taekwondomaximus.com for more information

Annual Technical Seminar in Philadelphia

Morningstar — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:41:38 +0000

December 4, 2011

For the 6th year in a row, Hwa-Rang Warriors and Ott’s Taekwon-Do hosted a seminar conducted by TAO Technical Director, Mr. Mike Morningstar. The seminar was attended by 99 students and instructors from all over the area. Members of ITF-TAO, USA-ITF and the A.T.F.I filled the John M. Perzel Center in Philadelphia. The seminar started with an extensive warm-up followed by and explanation of proper kicking, patterns, 3 and 1 step sparring and self-defence. Mr. Sutton spent the morning Sunday showing Mr. Morningstar and a few of his students some historical sights in Philadelphia. It was a great day for all that attended and inspired everyone to get back in the Do-Jang as soon as possible.

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New Black Belts for Cabot TKD

Morningstar — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:25:54 +0000

November 27, 2011

Cabot Taekwon-Do in St. Johns, Newfoundland recently promoted students to 1st Degree Black Belt and 2nd Degree Black Belt. The test was conducted by TAO Technical Director Mike Morningstar assisted by Mr. Jeff Butt. Students were required to perform all patterns, 3-step sparring, 2 & 1-step sparring self defence, free sparring and breaking. A 100 question written test was also be completed with a passing mark of 70% or higher in order to participate in the physical portion of the examination. Congratulations to all who were successful

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