Did you know Master Walker ran a mini kicking seminar at the pre-grading class in March? Having trained in another Martial Art - Taekwondo - he has a breadth of experience in Korean martial arts.

Did you know that Taekwondo split from Tang Soo Do and up until the 1960s there was hardly any difference between the two.

Tae Kwon Do came about when the Koreans decided that what they were practising was too "Japanese" and even the names for their arts, Tang Soo Do and Kong Soo Do ("empty hand way") were just Korean transliterations of "Karate-Do." Therefore, they founded a 'new' art, Tae Soo Do (later renamed Taekwon-Do) and created new forms, the Chang-Hon forms. Then Gen. Choi, Hon-Hi fell out of political favour, fled the country and took the ITF with him. Back in Korea they founded the Kukkiwon in 1972 and the WTF in 1973 to serve as the technical headquarters and centre for the sport of Taekwondo, respectively. They created the Palgwe (which were judged to be too "Japanese" also) and then Taeguk forms. The rules for the sport were changed to favour foot techniques to differentiate it from Karate and also to try to bring back some of the concepts from Taekkyon, an older Korean Martial art from which Tae Kwon Do took its name.

Grange Park suspended until September.

This has got to be the best class this week? Or is Master Crocker in charge of these messages?

Did you know that Master Crocker was a control and restraint / self defence trainer? He trained with Sensei (Japanese word) Brian Eustace 10th Dan. You can learn about Taiho Jutsu here

We are sorry to suspend the Collingham class, however due to the building works we are unable to run that class over the summer.

Please see the Summer Class Schedule for alternative classes.

The majority of the club have trained with the Chief Instructor Master McKenna. Saturday mornings cannot be complete without a good warm up and a Master McKenna class.

Train with the Senior instructor and you might feel less pressure at Gradings.

Dan Grades this should be a regular aspect of your training.

The Korean word for Master Instructor is Sah Bum Nim

Have you been to a class at Boroughbridge Methodist Church YO51 9AH ?

This is a good alternative for our Greenhammerton and Grange Park Karateka whilst those classes are suspended during the holidays. It’s an easy run up the A1, A168 or B6265 to Boroughbridge and you will have the chance to train with Master Moodie and Mr Inglis.

Pil Seung which is the Korean Image attached loosely translates to 'certain victory' as a single phrase. It is derived from an ancient Korean saying:
"Jung Shin, Il Do, Ha Sang, Pil Seung"
This loosely means "With a concentrated mind (one mind), you will have certain victory" or "Nothing is impossible if you set your mind to it"

Getting to class this summer isn’t impossible, if you set your mind to it.

Missed out yesterday? Feeling the need to jump about, stretch out and kick the stuffing out of some pads?

5.30pm at St Andrew’s Church Roundhay LS8 1DS. If you are a GSAL or Rose Court Student this is a great location for our Leeds based Karateka during the holidays.

Only 1 hour until September so we hope to fill the room.

I will see you there - Master Crocker

We are sad too but this shouldn’t stop you practising. Have you gone through all of your forms at least once this week?

Do you have the DVD for your next grade? You can also download the section you need from our website here

Master Walker will be running the Harewood Class this evening at Harewood Village Hall
LS17 9LJ. Make sure you wear your T-shirt it’ll be a warm one.

This class is always attended by a group of senior grades and is an excellent place for all levels to make progress. Ideal if you are a Leeds based Student to attend and keep your skills up this summer.