Action Arts Academy of Taekwondo

Results of the Black Belt testing from May 17, 2008. Congrats to all!!!

Several times a year those who have earned the right to do so have the opportunity to become a part of the brotherhood that so many of us dream of, the wearers of the black.

Our black belts promotions:

Black Belt - 1st Dan/Poom
Joseph Boyle	Dan	York Club
Sheila Llanderal	Dan	York Club
Christopher Sedler	Dan	Ft Eustis Club
Brenna Chasteen-Boyd	Poom	York Club

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Our Blackbelt Candidates for November '08
(From Left to Right)
Joseph Boyle - York Club / Sheila Llanderal - York Club /
Christopher Sedler - Ft Eustis Club / Brenna Chasteen-Boyd - York Club

Warm-ups are an absolute necessity for the type of workout that the students will be seeing today

Warm-ups continue
Warm-ups are necessary in even the shortest class to reduce the likelihood of injury in the form of pulled muscles and sprains

Forms Testing Begins
Since we go through each form up to our highest ranked student present (4th Dan typically) this can be a long process

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Master Tinnon addresses the students
It's important to remember that while all of the students that participate in the blackbelt test are usually higher ranked and experienced, it is necessary to reiterate rules and the importance of safety. Since most participants are concentrating on their techniques rather than the room injury is a very real possibility so the not so gentle reminders to pay attention to others is necessary. even the simplest and most basic techniques can cause serious injury when done by someone of blackbelt caliber.

One Steps
Ashley Harris does her Brown Belt one steps. Ashley has been one of the more active students in tournaments in 2008, winning numerous trophies and medals. Her tournament season included placing 3rd in both forms and sparring in her division in the TKD Nationals this year.

Sparring

Pictured above in the foreground is blackbelt candidate Sheila Llanderal sparring against Rebekah Wetter. Ms. Llanderal is one of our more active colored belts. She is a great addition to our instructional staff.
All of the pads worn in sparring testing are WTF TKD approved. Again it is necessary to reiterate safety when it comes to contact sparring to reduce the possibility of injury.