CONGRATULATIONS, Master Henry Cruz!
Despite the rain and the jitters, the Black Belt Promotion and the Grand Opening Celebration was such a huge success. The crowd of people who attended both events spilled over to the parking lot and to the neighboring businesses.
All 7 Black Belt Candidates made it!!!!!! What a great showing of skill, talent and most expecially heart. Special Mention goes out to Geremy Escolta whose confidence and hardwork was evident in his execution of each command, form and technique. Another special mention goes out to James Soliman, who despite the challenges, overcame being ill and not feeling 100%, sailed through the promotion with flying colors. Congratulations to all!!! James, Geremy, Jizel, Brian, Angelica, Danny and Niko.
Despite the rain, people came in support of those who promoted and to celebrate the Grand Opening. The kids had fun with the Cotton Candy and Popcorn Machine (Thank you to the Bomagat Family). To all the families and friends who came, thank you for braving the rain to celebrate with your Manila Taekwondo Family.
Thank you to our neighbors who also came to support the event. We welcome you to our Manila Taekwondo Family.
Keep checking back as photos of the event will be published soon!
Monday, February 25, 2008
THANK YOU - Grandmaster and Masters in Attendance
A special thank you to all Masters who attended last Saturday's Black Belt Promotion. We thank you for your dedication and time and the inspiration that you have given these candidates. Your presence has truly made the event special and unforgettable.
Grandmaster M.W. Jung
Master Stuart Forrest
Master Ramon Tirona
Master Richard Goldstein
Jo-An Aguirre, RN
Cody Aguirre
Chief Instructor Simeon Dondero
Instructor Glenn M. Goffin
Instructor Vincent Almacen
Master Viray and Son
Mr. Steve Miller
Mr. Ron Leong
Sansunim Alan Cruz
Sansunim DJ Del Castillo
Sansunim Chino Cruz
Sansunim Rhennel Reyes
A special Thank You goes out to those students who helped these Black Belts achieve one of their goals:
Icky Nunez, Celeste Ubando, Leo Yoshida, Chelsea Ubando, Yazzi Bomagat, Elias Guting, Niko Bomagat, CJ Rivera, Anthony Realin, Brian Cruz, Anna Ubando, Lexy Bomagat
Grandmaster M.W. Jung
Master Stuart Forrest
Master Ramon Tirona
Master Richard Goldstein
Jo-An Aguirre, RN
Cody Aguirre
Chief Instructor Simeon Dondero
Instructor Glenn M. Goffin
Instructor Vincent Almacen
Master Viray and Son
Mr. Steve Miller
Mr. Ron Leong
Sansunim Alan Cruz
Sansunim DJ Del Castillo
Sansunim Chino Cruz
Sansunim Rhennel Reyes
A special Thank You goes out to those students who helped these Black Belts achieve one of their goals:
Icky Nunez, Celeste Ubando, Leo Yoshida, Chelsea Ubando, Yazzi Bomagat, Elias Guting, Niko Bomagat, CJ Rivera, Anthony Realin, Brian Cruz, Anna Ubando, Lexy Bomagat
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
Saturday, February 23, 2008
To begin right after the scheduled Black Belt Promotion Testing
(Approximately 1:00 PM)
Celebrate with your Manila Taekwondo Family
Thursday, February 7, 2008
2008 US OPEN
Good Luck to Angelica Guting and Geremy Escolta! Together with their families, these 2 athletes are headed to New Orleans to participate at this year's U.S. Open. You will both be in our prayers, Good Luck!
BLACK BELT PROMOTION TEST
Mark your Calendars for Manila Tae Kwon Do's Black Belt Promotion Test on Saturday, February 23, 2008, 11:00 AM
Grandmaster Merrill W. Jung will be in attendance. Everyone is welcome to attend and watch. Call us at (510) 441-8661 for more details.
Congratulations on reaching a new level of achievement! Testing at black belt level is done significantly different than colored belt testing. Much of the test requirements are the same, forms and sparring skills, but the test itself is conducted differently. Up until this time testing was done most often just with the schools instructor or local high rank. At black belt level testing is done in front of the grandmaster, invited masters and dignitaries and in front of lots of spectators. Black belt testing is a major event and something to remember for a lifetime! It's also something great to watch as well!
Grandmaster Merrill W. Jung will be in attendance. Everyone is welcome to attend and watch. Call us at (510) 441-8661 for more details.
Congratulations on reaching a new level of achievement! Testing at black belt level is done significantly different than colored belt testing. Much of the test requirements are the same, forms and sparring skills, but the test itself is conducted differently. Up until this time testing was done most often just with the schools instructor or local high rank. At black belt level testing is done in front of the grandmaster, invited masters and dignitaries and in front of lots of spectators. Black belt testing is a major event and something to remember for a lifetime! It's also something great to watch as well!
The (7) Candidates for Black Belt Promotion area:
- James Soliman
- Jizel Encarnacion
- Geremy Escolta
- Angelica Guting
- Danny Wong
- Brian Kosiadi
- Niko Cruz
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
OUR NEW DOJANG!
We survived the move!!!!
We were at our old location for 11 1/2 years. After being there that long, moving was really emotionally and physically tough. We amassed a whole lot of TKD stuff, trophies, plaques, posters and gear in 11 1/2 years. We sort of had a last party at the old location as we had a scheduled Belt promotion test that night (01/31/08). Everyone showed up, even the students who were not scheduled for promotion, a last goodbye to the old place.
The next day, early in the morning, Master Henry and the crew started loading up their vans, trucks and cars and began moving to the new location. It's not a very far move as the new location is about 1300 feet down the street. Nevertheless, it still was draining.
As soon as all the equipment, furniture and stuff was moved, everyone got going and started to put the whole place together. We laid out the mats, built shelving and racks, set-up the Boys and Girls dressing rooms and the next thing you knew, the whole place was ready and we were moved in. A couple of students showed up Friday night thinking it was class as usual. Landy showed up with Pops just to visit and say hello. On Saturday and Sunday we were back to put our final touches and get ready for Monday night's class.
Monday Night, 02/04/08:
Families drove up a little early, class was scheduled to begin at 5:45 PM but families started driving up at 5:30 PM. That was a good thing, as Master Henry needed some help setting up the mirrors. So the dad's came to his rescue and class was able to start on time.
We didn't plan a big turn out but as the classes went on, people started showing up, as far as Vallejo, Benicia, Bretwood and Redwood City. The Senior students showed up too: Chino, Rhennel, Jamel and Sanbert were there. Mikey and Tyler Charifa showed up with Mom and Dad (Mars and Jennie) along with everyone else. The only student missing was James Soliman (Hmmmm......Where was James????). Anyway, the night was perfect, old and new students together in practice and as you can imagine, practice was pretty intense.
A great beginning in our new location, as we continue the legacy of the Manila Taekwondo athletes, past, present and future. Be part of our Journey and our Dream!!!!
Come Visit us Soon at our new location. Feel free to drop by and say hello. Stay tuned for details of our upcoming Grand Opening Celebration!
We were at our old location for 11 1/2 years. After being there that long, moving was really emotionally and physically tough. We amassed a whole lot of TKD stuff, trophies, plaques, posters and gear in 11 1/2 years. We sort of had a last party at the old location as we had a scheduled Belt promotion test that night (01/31/08). Everyone showed up, even the students who were not scheduled for promotion, a last goodbye to the old place.
The next day, early in the morning, Master Henry and the crew started loading up their vans, trucks and cars and began moving to the new location. It's not a very far move as the new location is about 1300 feet down the street. Nevertheless, it still was draining.
As soon as all the equipment, furniture and stuff was moved, everyone got going and started to put the whole place together. We laid out the mats, built shelving and racks, set-up the Boys and Girls dressing rooms and the next thing you knew, the whole place was ready and we were moved in. A couple of students showed up Friday night thinking it was class as usual. Landy showed up with Pops just to visit and say hello. On Saturday and Sunday we were back to put our final touches and get ready for Monday night's class.
Monday Night, 02/04/08:
Families drove up a little early, class was scheduled to begin at 5:45 PM but families started driving up at 5:30 PM. That was a good thing, as Master Henry needed some help setting up the mirrors. So the dad's came to his rescue and class was able to start on time.
We didn't plan a big turn out but as the classes went on, people started showing up, as far as Vallejo, Benicia, Bretwood and Redwood City. The Senior students showed up too: Chino, Rhennel, Jamel and Sanbert were there. Mikey and Tyler Charifa showed up with Mom and Dad (Mars and Jennie) along with everyone else. The only student missing was James Soliman (Hmmmm......Where was James????). Anyway, the night was perfect, old and new students together in practice and as you can imagine, practice was pretty intense.
A great beginning in our new location, as we continue the legacy of the Manila Taekwondo athletes, past, present and future. Be part of our Journey and our Dream!!!!
Come Visit us Soon at our new location. Feel free to drop by and say hello. Stay tuned for details of our upcoming Grand Opening Celebration!
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