Moo Duk Kwan Martial Arts LLC

Modified Schedule, Thursday, February 25th

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:33:47 +0000

Moo Duk Kwan Martial Arts will be closing at 6:30pm on Thursday, February 25th. There will be no weapons classes, black belt classes, or boxing classes this evening due to the weather. Please pick your children up promptly at the end of classes today. Thanks, and be safe!

Board Breaking Magic – Part 2

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:21:20 +0000

Master Blair just published his second video featuring another board break. This time you’ll see an internal, shock wave style break after he compares the differences between internal and external striking. In the end, it all boils down to effective technique in self defense, right? Enjoy!

Inclement Weather Procedures

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:05:15 +0000

Please note the following procedures in the event of inclement weather.

If there is icy or snowy weather, Master Blair will make a determination as to whether or not the school will be open as early as possible.

School closing information will be posted on the school website and will be noted on the school voicemail system. Call 856-939-1130 to listen for updates.

We will strive to update our systems as early as possible and hope to do so no later than 2:30-3:00pm if during the week and as early as humanly possible on the weekend. If the storm is still active, please check with the school before leaving your house to come to class.

Please remember, not everyone uses main roads to get from home to class and icy or snowy driving conditions can be incredibly dangerous. Master Blair will make the decision to open or close the school based on his sole discretion and based on what he feels is best for the greater good.

Thank you for your cooperation and have a safe winter season!!

December 2009 Holiday Schedule

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:30:54 +0000

The following schedule changes will occur in December due to the upcoming holidays:

Wednesday, December 23rd – Mixed Boxing Class. Both women and men from the Wednesday and Thursday evening advanced boxing classes will have a mixed session on Wednesday evening. Class runs from 8:15pm until 9:15pm.

Thursday, December 24th – CLOSED

Friday, December 25th – CLOSED

Saturday, December 26th – CLOSED

Wednesday, December 30th – Mixed Boxing Class. Both women and men from the Wednesday and Thursday evening advanced boxing classes will have a mixed session on Wednesday evening. Class runs from 8:15pm until 9:15pm.

Thursday, December 31st – CLOSED

Friday, January 1st – CLOSED

We WILL be open on Saturday, January 2nd, as per your regular class schedule.

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

01/12/2010 – Men’s Fitness Boxing Begins

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:32:11 +0000

The next fitness boxing class for men is slated to begin on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010.

This is a no-contact fitness boxing class and lasts 6 weeks on Tuesday evenings from 8pm – 9pm.

Graduates are then welcome to join the advanced class on Thursday nights, if they so desire.

Please click here for more information about the Men’s Fitness Boxing Class!

01/12/2010 – FREE Community Self Defense

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:31:56 +0000

What would you do if you or your family were in danger?

Find out here!

These FREE four week sessions are for adults only!

The January Self Defense class is set to begin on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010. Will you be there?

Please click here for more information about our FREE Community Self Defense classes.

3rd Annual Moo Duk Kwan Holiday Drive!

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:26:22 +0000

This holiday season Moo Duk Kwan Martial Arts will be hosting its 3rd annual holiday drive. Our holiday drive supports the Outreach Ministry for the Homeless, Elderly and any other person in need. The ministry is coordinated by one of our adult students, Lois Trapp. She has been maintaining the ministry for over 15 years but due to inflation and changes in the economy, her efforts have become much more difficult.

Lois currently produces anywhere from 90-120 shoe boxes filled with toiletries and small food items each month. The boxes are delivered to the New Beginnings United Methodist Church in Camden where they are distributed to those in need on a monthly basis.

Items needed for the boxes include:

Men’s tube socks
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Deodorant
Wash Cloths
Razors
Shampoo
Hair Conditioner
Small packages of tissues
Soaps
Lotion or Vaseline
Combs
Body Powder
One size fits all hats
Scarves
Sanitary napkins
Small cans of fruit with flip top lids
Small cans of sausages with flip top lids
Plastic forks or spoons
Energy or cereal bars
Packages of peanut butter or crackers
Mouthwash
Lip Balm
Bottles of water
Juices
Dental floss
Cotton Balls
Bandaids
Small bottles of hand sanitizer or towelettes
McDonalds Gift Certificates
Individually wrapped hard candy
Etc…

In light of the upcoming winter season the ministry is also asking for gently used towels and blankets, afghans, and gently used coats. They’ll also accept all men’s, women’s, and children’s clothes, including useable shoes – and even gently used stuffed animals or toys for the children.

Boxes for our holiday drive will be in the lobby from Monday, November 30th through Saturday, December 19th. Any contribution you can make would be greatly appreciated and will be put to good use. Thanks in advance for your love and support in helping those in need!

November 2009 Holiday Schedule

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:45:01 +0000

The following schedule changes will occur in November due to the Thanksgiving Holiday:

Tuesday, November 24th – Mixed Boxing Class. Both men and women from the Wednesday and Thursday evening advanced classes are welcome to join the beginner’s boxing class on Tuesday evening for a mixed session. Class runs from 8:00pm until 9:00pm.

Wednesday, November 25th – We will be closing at 7:15pm. There will be NO adult Tae Kwon Do classes or Women’s Fitness Boxing classes. All other classes will go on as scheduled.

We will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 26th, Friday, November 27th, and Saturday, November 28th.

All classes will resume as scheduled on Monday, November 30th.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend!

10/13/09- FREE Community Self Defense

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:00:37 +0000

What would you do if you or your family were in danger?

Find out here!

These FREE four week sessions are for adults only!

The October 4-week session is set to begin on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 6pm.

Please click here for more information about our FREE Community Self Defense classes.

Student Illness & Participation Procedures

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:19:20 +0000

Re: Student Illness and Participation in Classes

To ALL Students and Parents at Moo Duk Kwan Martial Arts:

With the start of the school year just around the corner, we recognize that there will be increased concern about health and safety in public settings – especially when it comes to communicable diseases such as colds, the flu, and the more recent H1N1 (swine flu) strain.

As such, we at Moo Duk Kwan Martial Arts would like to reiterate our dedication to your health and wellness while in our school. Over the coming months we will be forced to take a much stronger stance regarding allowing students (both children and adults) who are sick or exhibiting signs of illness to participate in classes.

Please remember that if your child is not healthy enough in the morning to go to school, he will probably not be healthy enough in the afternoon to go to martial arts classes. As a general rule, if your child does not go to school due to illness he should not be attending extracurricular activities. The same applies to adults and work.

Not sure if your child should stay home? Here are some general guidelines to consider:

VOMITING AND DIARRHEA If your child has been vomiting or has had diarrhea he should not attend martial arts classes. Your child should not come back to class until he or she is free of symptoms for a full 24 hours.
HEADACHES Headaches, especially during the winter months, are often indicative of a looming illness and should not be taken lightly. If your child has a severe headache that does not seem to be responding to analgesics (Tylenol, etc) he should not come to martial arts classes.
FEVERS Please do not send your child to martial arts class if he has a fever. Do not give your child a fever-reducing medication and send him to class. The underlying cause of his illness may still be present and your child should not return to class until he has been fever free, without the aid of a fever-reducing medication, for at least 24 hours.
COUGHS, COLDS, AND SORE THROATS While the common cold is relatively harmless it is definitely contagious. If your child is overly fatigued, is too headachy or stuffed up to focus, has an uncontrollable runny nose, has a sore throat, has a persistent or barking cough, or has a fever associated with his cold he should not attend martial arts classes.
RASHES A rash can be caused by a wide variety of factors, including contagious bacterial and viral infections. If your child has a rash, please do not send him to martial arts classes unless he has been checked by a physician.
RED EYES Your child should not attend martial arts classes if the whites of his eyes are red, are crusty, or are oozing green or yellow discharge. If he has been diagnosed with conjunctivitis (or pink eye) your child should not attend martial arts classes until he has taken antibiotic medication for at least 24 hours.
OTHER SYMPTOMS TO CONSIDER Keep a close eye on your child if he is overly fatigued, complaining of chills, complaining of aching muscles, complaining of joint pain, sneezing, coughing, or even not eating normally. Please listen if your child seems to genuinely not feel well. He should not be in martial arts classes until he is healthy.

We also ask you to please reiterate the importance of proper health precautions while in public. Please make sure your child understands the importance of covering his mouth while sneezing or coughing, properly using tissues, and the proper techniques for hand washing and using hand sanitizer. If your child is not old enough or mature enough to manage these social behaviors than he should not participate in class until he is 100% free of symptoms.

What we plan to do:

Please understand that we have to keep the safety and well being of ALL of our students in mind throughout the upcoming fall and winter season. If any student exhibits signs of a serious or contagious illness, or has cold symptoms that prohibit him from properly focusing on or participating in class, he will be asked to leave for the day. Decisions will be made at Master Blair’s discretion. Parents who are not present during class will be called and asked to pick up their children. If we cannot reach you or a guardian your child will be asked to sit out of class until you arrive.

Once again, if your child does not go to school (or if you as an adult student do not go to work) due to illness he should NOT be attending martial arts classes. Please respect this guideline.

REMEMBER! You may feel tempted to push through your busy schedule (or your child’s) but taking 1 or 2 days to rest and fight off a looming cold or illness is much more productive than pushing through until your illness overwhelms you and takes you out of commission for an entire week or more!

We take the safety of each and every one of our students very seriously. Please help us to help you by staying home if you are ill. Your martial arts family will be waiting for you when you feel well enough to return!

Please feel free to contact Master Blair or Miss Debbie with any questions or concerns regarding these guidelines. As always, we thank you for your continuous love and support!

Sincerely,

Master Forrest G. Blair
8^th Dan, Tae Kwon Do Moo Duk Kwan USA
Chief Master Instructor
Moo Duk Kwan Martial Arts LLC