18/01/2021
First night back to training in 2021 tonight. The ZOOM classes have proven to be an amazing replacement for normal class training during the COVID shutdown.
We were shutdown in March and went to ZOOM thinking it would be only a 3 month thing. As we all know those early predictions from authorities were way off.
Beginning of 2020 we had 7 people nominated for the Black Belt Grading in December. Then the shutdown!
Very pleased to say that apart from one of the listed contenders who stopped training at that point, not only did we maintain momentum, but the remaining 6 students all made grading in December and graded at a very high standard. Existing Black Belts can be very proud of their efforts.
Big shoutout of congratulations to Steven Rares, David Goldbaum, Skye Williams-Kelly, Ryan Lee, Anthony Lee and Matthew Wolfenden.
We have seen so many positives from the ZOOM training so far.
Many people had major breakthroughs in technique and we have tried to mirror normal class training as much as possible. Having taught 10,000+ classes over nearly 28 years (1 March) has definitely helped.
The classes have been a really positive support in all the areas of Mind and Body Fitness during a difficult year.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again tonight as we move onwards and upwards in 2021.
The ZOOM classes have allowed people in New York, California, UK to jump in. We even have a returned student (after a 26 year absence) training regularly, and very well, from Byron Bay.
Don't make the mistake of thinking Taekwondo training can't work online.
The Black Belt grading of 6 students was our biggest number in 28 years.
If you want to join or rejoin simply get in touch via email at [email protected]
Best to all
Lindsay