Yong-Do Martial Arts Academy

06/18/2026

Today is the last day to turn in your testing application! You can either fill it out in your student portal, or fill one out in person at the Dojang. You have all been working very hard, time for the next level! 💪

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Only 3 days left to get your testing applications in! You can submit one through the student portal, or fill one out when you come in next for training. All students should prepare to test!

06/15/2026

Testing Review! Over these next few weeks we will be reviewing before testing! Focus on earning your tips from now and through review week. Students with 4 or more tips should all be testing! If you do not yet have enough, check with Master Alex and ask. ALL testing applications are due by this Thursday June 18th, late applications will incur a $25 late fee. You can complete your application online by filling out the form in your student portal.

Grandmaster J.C. Choi and his son Colin will be visiting in July, and have prepared very special seminars for you! We will be hosting a three-day series of events July 16th, 17th, and 18th please see the upcoming events section in the student portal and get registered! One of them is our annual Board Break and Barbecue!

As many of you know, we will be moving locations this summer. I am pleased to announce that starting July 6th, classes will be held at the Reunion Rec Center again, the place where we began! Classes will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. What does this mean for you? For most of you, this location is closer. And, this also means a lower cost of tuition for everyone! Starting July 1st, everyone's current tuition will be canceled, contracts will be released, and those who continue will be paying the new lower rates. If you have paid in full for certain term lengths, those will continue to be honored. The Reunion Rec center is a great facility, and I am happy to be teaching classes there once again. Sadly, this will also mean that June is the last month for Tiny Tigers. Please continue to come and train in Tiny Tigers as much as you can, while we can! Some of the Tiny Tigers are ready to move up into the next class, and some are not please speak to me about transitioning when it is time.

Thank you everyone! You have proven once again to be the best, most dedicated students and families I have ever seen, and could ever wish for. I can't wait to see what this new future holds for our school.

Respectfully,
Master Alex

06/08/2026

Testing Review! Over these next few weeks we will be reviewing before testing! Focus on earning your tips from now and through review week. Students with 4 or more tips should all be testing! If you do not yet have enough, check with Master Alex and ask. ALL testing applications are due by the Thursday June 18th, late applications will incur a $25 late fee. You can complete your application online by filling out the form in the student portal.

Grandmaster J.C. Choi and his son Colin will be visiting in July, and have prepared very special seminars for you! We will be hosting a three-day series of events July 16th, 17th, and 18th please see the upcoming events section in the student portal for more details.

06/08/2026

Students and families please be advised! There is a storm and tornado watch in our area! The Dojang IS open, but please be careful!

06/06/2026

How do Martial artists recycle?

06/05/2026

Hello everyone!

If you have trophies or medals at the Dojang that you would like to take home before we change locations, please don't forget to come and get them! Otherwise, I will keep them safe until they can go on display again.

Thank you!

05/30/2026

We are continuing with weapons this week! I am very proud of our students, handling this new skill with such grace, and eagerness. Great job everyone!

June is Testing Month! So please focus on earning your tips from now and through review week. Students with 4 or more tips should all be testing! If you do not yet have enough, check with Master Alex and ask. ALL testing applications are due by the Thursday June 18th, late applications will incur a $25 late fee. You can complete your application online by filling out the digital form in the student portal.

Grandmaster J.C. Choi and his son Colin will be visiting in July, and have prepared very special seminars for you! We will be hosting a three-day series of events July 16th, 17th, and 18th please see the upcoming events section in the student portal for more details.

As many of you know, we will be moving locations this summer. I am pleased to announce that starting July 6th, classes will be held at the Reunion Rec Center again, the place where we began! Classes will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. What does this mean for you? For most of you, this location is closer. And, this also means a lower cost of tuition for everyone! Starting July 1st, everyone's current tuition will be canceled, contracts will be released, and those who continue will be paying the new lower rates. If you have paid in full for certain term lengths, those will continue to be honored. The Reunion Rec center is a great facility, and I am happy to be teaching classes there once again. Sadly, this will also mean that June is the last month for Tiny Tigers. Please continue to come and train in Tiny Tigers as much as you can, while we can! Some of the Tiny Tigers are ready to move up into the next class, and some are not please speak to me about transitioning when it is time.

Thank you everyone! You have proven once again to be the best, most dedicated students and families I have ever seen, and could ever wish for. I can't wait to see what this new future holds for our school.

Respectfully,

Master Alex

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Don't forget the school is closed on Monday for Memorial Day.

We start weapons training this week! Get excited because we are gonna have a lot of fun! Beginner belts need nunchucks, intermediate belts need a bo staff, and advanced belts need a bokken. If you do not have them, we have some at the school for purchase.

Big news coming this summer, stay tuned for the announcement of a multi-day event!

Big thank you to the students and families who were able to help Emma and I in an emergency this weekend, once again you have shown your loyalty and dedication and I am very thankful for that! We are here for you too, please don't hesitate to ask.

Respectfully,

Master Alex