Welcome to Park's Tae Kwon Do Academy. The
web site has been re-designed to provide more updated information concerning
our school and Martial Arts in general. Our school specializes in
Tae
Kwon Do (WTF),
Hap Ki Do, and
Hai
Dong Kum Do. Enjoy your visit and all comments andsuggestions are welcome.
WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Self Esteem
Self
Defense
Confidence Discipline
Weight
Control
Tae Kwon Do makes you strong in body, mind, and spirit.
Be humble, gentle, and strong.
Grand Master Dong O. Park
Photo's from the 2010 Erie SeaWolves Demonstration
Can now be found in the Gallery. Use the link for the Gallery on the menu at the left.
Photo's from the 2010 Beach Training and Family Picnic as well as the Max-n-Erma's demonstration
have been updated in the Gallery. Use the link for the Gallery on the menu at the left.
Remember this Saturday August 7, 2010 is Beach Training
at Beach 6 at Presque Isle State Park. Bring your uniform
and swim suit. Training starts at 10:00am sharp. Following
training, we will have games and a picnic with Korean style
barbeque. Bring your family and freinds, a dish to share
and enjoy the sun and fun with all the students!
2010 US Open Hanmadang
Congratulations to Master Hong and David Sherwood
competing at the 2010 US Open Handmadang held this
July in Chicago, Illinois.
Master Hong for 6th Dan, 2nd Place in Forms.
David Sherwood for 1st Place in Power Breaking.
4th Annual World Taekwondo Cultural Expo
Congratulations to the following individuals competing
at the 4th Annual World Taekwondo Cultural Expo held in
Muju, Korea. Pictured below from left to righ are
Heidi, Nick, Grand Master Park, and James.
Competitor
Forms
Sparing
Heidi Gianaris - 1st Dan Blackbelt
1st
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Nick Gianaris - 1st Dan Blackbelt
3rd
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James Lawrence
1st
1st
TESTIMONIALS
There are many wonderful stories from the many students taking
Tae Kwon Do and their specific reasons and motivations on why
they started Tae Kwon Do, and continue with the art.
Below is a wonderful example as written by Betsy Dorsett.
From reading her story, you can feel her enthusiasm and realize
the benefits she receives from her continued practice of Tae Kwon Do.
I welcome everyone to come and try Tae Kwon Do, and I hope that
you would experience some of these same benefits for yourself.
Sincerely,
Dong O' Park
Why I Started Tae Kwon Do, and More Importantly,
Why I Still Take Tae Kwon Do
When I started Tae Kwon Do last spring, I saw it as a chance to try a new sport
and at the same time stay, and become more, physically fit. My roommate in high
school (I went to a residential school) had only done Tae Kwon Do
for a couple of years and I was already amazed at her strength, flexibility,
and graceful kicks. She also seemed very focused. I watched her do forms
(which seemed completely alien to me at the time) and was impressed with her
intense concentration.
April 2010 Black Belt Test
Congratulations to the students achieving their 1st Dan Black Belt this
past Saturday April 24, 2010. Pictures of the testing are available in the gallery.
:: 04/23/2010 ::
Results from 2010 ATU Regional Championships - Solon, OH - April 17, 2010
Breaking
Forms
Sparring
Hannah Iadeluca – Black Belt
1st
2nd
Krishnen Rajiyah – Black Belt
1st
Uma Rajiyah – Black Belt
1st
Joseph Park – Black Belt
1st
1st
Maggie Otto
2nd
1st
3rd
James Lawrence
1st
1st
3rd
Mitchell Jones
1st
2nd
Owen Carlson
3rd
3rd
3rd
Gabriel Iadeluca
2nd
2nd
Olivia Ricci
3rd
3rd
3rd
Jacob Yeshion
1st
3rd
:: 03/30/2010 ::
Results from 2010 Ontario Open Championship - Toronto, Canada - April 10, 2010
Forms
Sparring
Justin Lazarz – Black Belt
2nd
1st
Krishnen Rajiyah – Black Belt
2nd
Cory Kephart – Black Belt
3rd
1st
Maggie Otto
1st
James Lawrence
1st
2nd
:: 03/30/2010 ::
St Peter Catholic School Demonstration
Grand Master Park would like to thank the students of Saint Peters Catholic School
for the warm welcome received. The demonstration was a huge success and the
students involved showed excellent coordination and concentration. Please visit
the Gallery to watch parts 2 and 3 of the demonstration.
:: 09/10/2009 ::
Congratulations to
Michelle Cummings (35)
Dan Schimmel (50)
Dr. Hieu Tran (53)
David Tran (23)
On sucessfully completing their 4th Degree Black Belt
and achieving the rank of Master
in their study of Tae Kwon Do.
Pictures from the testing
are now available in the Gallery. Click here for an article on Dan Schimmel.
Self Esteem
