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!