Wednesday 10 December 2008

Coloured Belt Grading - December 2008

Our last Coloured Belt Grading for 2008 will be this Saturday 13th December at:

Ellen Wilkinson School
Queens Drive
North Ealing
London
W5 0HW

Click here for a map of Ealing CKD School

Click here for Grading Times for Saturday 13th December

Click here to pay Grading Fees online

The grading will be held either in the Main Hall or the Gym so you'll need to check both locations.

Tuesday 9 December 2008

Excellence - December 2008/January 2009

Below is the last issue of Excellence for 2008. Please make a note of dates and times of the last classes for 2008 and first classes for 2009 (there are some changes).

Also, a reminder that there will be no Choi Kwang Do class at Hendon on Tuesday 16th December.

Download Excellence (December 2008/January 2009)

Friday 5 December 2008

Leadership & Black Belt Training - 06/12/2008

Our last Leadership & Black Belt Training session will be this Saturday 6th December:

Ealing CKD School
Ellen Wilkinson School
Queens Drive
North Ealing
London
W5 0HW

Click here for a map of Ealing CKD

10.00 - 10:30am Leadership Training (Junior Leadership Team, AIs, HIs & CIs)
10.30 - 12.30pm Black Belt Training (All Black Belts. Brown Belts upon invitation)

This session will essentially be a 'mock grading' in preparation for the Black Belt Grading on the following day. See the previous post for details of the December Black Belt Grading.

Monday 1 December 2008

Black Belt Grading - December 2008

The last Regional Black Belt Grading for 2008 will be on Sunday 7th December at Wembley CKD School:

Barham Primary School
Danethorpe Road
Wembley
Middx.
HA0 4RQ

Click here for a map of Wembley CKD School

10:00 Line Up, Promise, Pledge, Principles, Welcome & Introductions.
10:10 Dan Testing
11:30 Tag Testing A: Il Dan Plain & Il Dan Yellow
12:20 Tag Testing B: Il Dan Yellow, Gold, Orange & Green
13:10 Tag Testing C: Il Dan Green to Sam Dan Blue
14:00 Scheduled Finish

Due to the number of students testing there will be some element of cross-over for Il Dan Yellows & Il Dan Greens.

Click here to pay Grading Fees online

Tuesday 25 November 2008

Class Update: Hendon CKD 27/11/2008, 04/12/2008 & 16/12/2008

Please see below the latest class updates for Hendon CKD.

Classes will be held at Bell Lane on the following dates. Please note the slight change in class times:

Thursday 27th November: Children 6.30 – 7.30pm, Teens & Adults 7.30 – 8.45pm
Thursday 4th December: Children 6.30 – 7.30pm, Teens & Adults 7.30 – 8.45pm

Bell Lane Primary School (Sports Hall)
Bell Lane
Hendon
London NW4 2AS

Click here for a map of Bell Lane

Lastly, please note that the class on Tuesday 16th December has had to be cancelled. The last class for 2008 will be on Thursday 18th December.

Friday 31 October 2008

Excellence - November 2008

The next issue of Excellence is now ready. Be sure to make a note of the dates of the last gradings for 2008 and some helpful grading tips.

Download Excellence (November 2008)

Wednesday 29 October 2008

Leadership & Black Belt Training - 01/11/2008

Our next Leadership & Black Belt Training session takes place this Saturday at Ealing CKD:

Ealing CKD School
Ellen Wilkinson School
Queens Drive
North Ealing
London
W5 0HW

Click here for a map of Ealing CKD

10.00 - 10:30am Leadership Training (Junior Leadership Team, AIs, HIs & CIs)
10.30 - 12.30pm Black Belt Training (All Black Belts. Brown Belts upon invitation)

Tuesday 28 October 2008

Class Update: Hendon CKD - 28th and 30th October 2008

I have been informed that we are unable to hold our classes at Hendon School this week as the Dining Hall is being cleaned over the Half Term break. Therefore, our next class will be on Tuesday 4th November.

The Belt Presentation following the October grading will also take place on this date.

Due to the number of classes we have had to cancel at Hendon in recent months, I am offering one free grading to all students of Hendon CKD. Vouchers for a free grading will be issued in the next class. NB. This is for students who have already enrolled.

Should you have any queries, please contact me.

Friday 24 October 2008

Coloured Belt Grading - October 2008

Our next grading for Coloured Belt students takes place this weekend at Ealing CKD, Saturday 25th October:

Ellen Wilkinson School
Queens Drive
North Ealing
London
W5 0HW

Click here for a map of Ealing CKD School

Click here for Grading Times for Saturday 25th October

Click here to pay Grading Fees online

Parking is available in the school car park at the front of the school. To get to the gym, return towards the front gates. On your left is a service road that will lead you past the Main Hall. Look out for the white double doors on your left. Enter the school through the white doors. The gym is the first door on your right.

Thursday 23 October 2008

Class Update: Hendon CKD - 23/10/2008

A reminder that due to a school function there will no Choi Kwang-Do class at Hendon tonight.

Grading Times for Saturday 25th October will be posted here shortly.

Friday 17 October 2008

Excellence - October 2008

Please follow the link for the October issue of Excellence. Includes information on stretching and the Close Range Syllabus.

Download Excellence (October 2008)

Thursday 2 October 2008

Leadership & Black Belt Training - 04/10/2008

October's class takes place this Saturday at Ealing CKD; your monthly opportunity to develop your teaching, communication and class management skills and maintain the Black Belt standard.

Ealing CKD School
Ellen Wilkinson School
Queens Drive
North Ealing
London
W5 0HW

Click here for a map of Ealing CKD

10.00 - 10:30am Leadership Training (Junior Leadership Team, AIs, HIs & CIs)
10.30 - 12.30pm Black Belt Training (All Black Belts. Brown Belts upon invitation)

Class Update: Hendon CKD - 02/10/2008

Following on from the previous post, due to school events taking place in the Dining Hall I have been advised that there will be no classes at Hendon CKD on the following dates:

Thursday 2nd October
Thursday 23rd October
Thursday 27th November

(There may be more to follow although these are the only ones that have been confirmed).

If you are planning to make up classes at another CKD school, visit www.ChoiKwangDo.com and click on the Locations link for a complete list of local classes. I also recommend calling the instructor first to ensure the details are accurate.

Tuesday 16 September 2008

Class Update: Hendon CKD - 16/09/2008

We are currently using the Dining Hall as building work is taking place in the gym. However, due to a school meeting in the Dining Hall there will be no class this evening, Tuesday 16th September.

The next class will be on Thursday 18th September.

Monday 15 September 2008

Excellence - September 2008

The September issue of Excellence is now ready. Includes dates for the last Coloured Belt and Black Belt Gradings for 2008.

Download Excellence (September 2008)

Sunday 14 September 2008

Black Belt Gradings 2009

The proposed schedule of dates for Black Belt Gradings in 2009 is now available.

Black Belt Gradings take place quarterly, every 3 months, typically on the 3rd Sunday of each month. The exception is the December grading which is always brought forward to avoid clashing with Christmas activities.

Sunday 15th March 2009
Sunday 14th June 2009
Sunday 13th September 2009
Sunday 6th December 2009

Occasionally, dates may change. In such cases you will be informed with as much notice as possible - usually an announcement in class and an update here.

All Black Belt Gradings take place at Wembley CKD School, 10.00am start.

Friday 12 September 2008

Black Belt Grading - September 2008

The regional Black Belt Grading for September takes place on Sunday 21st September at Wembley CKD School:

Barham Primary School
Danethorpe Road
Wembley
Middx.
HA0 4RQ

Click here for a map of Wembley CKD School

The scheduled gradings times are as follows:

10:00 Line Up, Promise, Pledge, Principles, Welcome & Introductions.
10:10 Dan Testing
11:30 1st Tag Testing: Il Dan Plain to Il Dan Gold
12:45 2nd Tag Testing: Il Dan Orange to Sam Dan Blue
14:00 Scheduled Finish

Click here to pay Grading Fees online

Leadership & Black Belt Training - 13/09/2008

With all locations now back in session, it's time for our next Leadership & Black Belt Training class on Saturday 13th September:

Ealing CKD School
Ellen Wilkinson School
Queens Drive
North Ealing
London
W5 0HW

Click here for a map of Ealing CKD

Please arrive at 9.45am for a 10.00am start.

10.00 - 10:30am Leadership Training (Junior Leadership Team, AIs, HIs & CIs)
10.30 - 12.30pm Black Belt Training (All Black Belts. Brown Belts upon invitation)

The focus of this class will be preparation for the pending Black Belt Grading.

Friday 15 August 2008

2 Weeks Summer Break

Both Hendon and Ealing CKD Schools are now closed for 2 weeks summer break.
Classes resume at Hendon CKD on Tuesday 2nd September at Hendon School.
Classes resume at Ealing CKD on Wednesday 3rd September at Ellen Wilkinson School.

In addition, there will be no class at Victoria CKD on Wednesday 20th August. The next class will be on Wednesday 27th August.

Tuesday 12 August 2008

Coloured Belt Grading - August 2008

Our August grading originally schedule for Saturday 16th August has had to be rescheduled because both of the two locations we would normally use are unavailable.

As a result, the grading will be brought forward and held during regular classes this week. If you are unable to attend one of these dates you are welcome to attend the other, irrespective which CKD school you normally attend:

Ealing CKD: Wednesday 13th August, 7.15pm - 8.30pm

Hendon CKD: Thursday 14th August, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

All students should attend, although not all students will be grading. Remember we are currently using different locations!

Grading Fees can be paid online. Click here to visit the Shop.

Apologies for any inconvenience. Please contact me directly with any queries.

Tuesday 29 July 2008

Excellence - July/August 2008

The summer issue of our monthly newsletter is now available to download.

Download Excellence (July/August 2008)

The next issue will be out sometime in September. However, if you prefer to receive news and information monthly, you can sign up for The Martial Art For Life eNewsletter when you click here.

Wednesday 23 July 2008

Hendon CKD Summer Schedule 2008

Training at Hendon CKD changes location from Thursday 31st July for the next 3 weeks. NB. There are no classes on Thursday 24th or Tuesday 29th July.

Full details including class dates and times plus the full address can be found in the document below.

Download Hendon CKD Summer Schedule 2008

Sunday 20 July 2008

Ealing CKD Summer Schedule 2008

As mentioned in recent classes, training at Ealing CKD changes location from Monday 21st July for the next 4 weeks.

Full details including class dates, full address, travel and parking information can be found in the document below.

Download Ealing CKD Summer Schedule 2008

Monday 14 July 2008

Class Update: Hendon CKD - 15th and 17th July

Due to strike action at Hendon School, please be advised that there will be no classes this week - Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th July. Apologies for any inconvenience.

The next class at Hendon will be on Tuesday 22nd July.

Friday 4 July 2008

Leadership & Black Belt Training - 05/07/2008

Leadership & Black Belt Training take place again this weekend, Saturday 5th July at Ealing CKD:

Ealing CKD School
Ellen Wilkinson School
Queens Drive
North Ealing
London
W5 0HW

Click here for a map of Ealing CKD

Please arrive at 9.45am for a 10.00am start.

10.00 - 10:30am Leadership Training (Junior Leadership Team, AIs, HIs & CIs)
10.30 - 12.30pm Black Belt Training (All Black Belts. Brown Belts upon invitation)

Thursday 3 July 2008

Class Update: Hendon CKD - 03/07/2008

Tonight's class will be held in the Gym.

Enter the school grounds using the gates on the left hand and follow around the school building. Classes from next week Tuesday 8th July will return to the Dining Hall.

Thursday 26 June 2008

Class Update: Hendon CKD - 01/07/2008

Please note that there will be no class at Hendon on Tuesday 1st July. Classes resume as normal on Thursday 3rd July in the Dining Hall. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Thursday 19 June 2008

Coloured Belt Grading - June 2008

The next Coloured Belt Grading will take place on Saturday 21st June at Ealing CKD School:

Ellen Wilkinson School
Queens Drive
North Ealing
London
W5 0HW

Click here for a map of Ealing CKD School

Click here for Grading Times for Saturday 21st June

Click here to pay Grading Fees online

The grading will take place in the Gym.

Park in the school car park at the front, the return towards the front gates. On your left is a service road that will lead you past the Main Hall. Look out for the white door by the orange fences on your left. Enter the school through the white door. The gym is the first door on your right.

Sunday 15 June 2008

Keep Cool While You Look Cool!

Summer is here (sort of) and time to purchase an exclusive TheMartialArtForLife.com T-Shirt. These T-Shirts can be worn instead of your uniform jacket during the summer and under your uniform top during the rest of the year, if desired.

TheMartialArtForLife.com T-Shirts are available in white, red, blue or black in all sizes from Childrens X-Small through to Adult XX-Large for £14.99. They can be worn in class provided they are they are the same colour as your current uniform jacket.

There are 2 ways to get your T-Shirt:

1. Download and complete the T-Shirt Order Form and return with payment to an Instructor in class.

2. To order and pay online, go to www.TheMartialArtForLife.co.uk and click on the Shop link.

Sizing details can be found in the T-Shirt Order Form.

Friday 13 June 2008

Website Temporarily Unavailable

Our website domain name is currently being transferred between companies. As a result of this, www.TheMartialArtForLife.com will be unavailable for approximately 1 week.

No need to panic - in the meantime you can use www.TheMartialArtForLife.co.uk

All services included the Shop are working as normal.

Thursday 12 June 2008

Excellence - June 2008

The June issue of Excellence is now available. Click on the link below to read it online or right click and select Save Target As... to save a copy to your computer.

Download Excellence (June 2008)

Black Belt Grading - June 2008

The next Black Belt Grading will be on Sunday 22nd June at Wembley CKD School:

Barham Primary School
Danethorpe Road
Wembley
Middx.
HA0 4RQ

NB. 22nd June is the correct date, not 15th June shown in previous issues if Excellence or announced in class.

10:00 Line Up, Promise, Pledge, Principles, Welcome & Introductions
10:10 Dan Testing
11:30 1st Tag Testing: Il Dan Plain to Il Dan Gold
12:45 2nd Tag Testing: Il Dan Orange to Ee Dan Red
14:00 Scheduled Finish

Please note these times are approximate.

Click here for a map of Wembley CKD School

Click here to pay Grading Fees online

Friday 6 June 2008

Leadership & Black Belt Training - 07/06/2008

It's already June and time for our next Leadership & Black Belt Training session on Saturday 7th June:

Ealing CKD School
Ellen Wilkinson School
Queens Drive
North Ealing
London
W5 0HW

Click here for a map of Ealing CKD

Please arrive at 9.45am for a 10.00am start.

10.00 - 10:30am Leadership Training (Junior Leadership Team, AIs, HIs & CIs)
10.30 - 12.30pm Black Belt Training (All Black Belts. Brown Belts upon invitation)

Please advise if you are unable to attend as this is the last session before the Black Belt Grading on Sunday 22nd June. Thanks.

Thursday 8 May 2008

Class Update: Hendon CKD - May & June 2008

Due to schools exams, all classes through May and June will take place in the Dining Hall.

To get to the Dining Hall enter the school grounds through the gates on the far right (when looking at the school). The Dining Hall is directly in front of you.

Friday 2 May 2008

Leadership & Black Belt Training - 03/05/2008

This month's Leadership & Black Belt Training will take tomorrow, Saturday 3rd May at:

Parkfield Primary School
St. David's Place
Hendon
London
NW4 3UB

Click here for a map of Parkfield School

NB. The start time for Leadership Training will be 10.00am - please arrive at 9.45am for a 10.00am start.

10.00 - 10:30am Leadership Training (Junior Leadership Team, AIs, HIs & CIs)
10.30 - 12.30pm Black Belt Training (All Black Belts. Brown Belts upon invitation)

Tuesday 15 April 2008

Coloured Belt Grading - April 2008

The next Coloured Belt Grading will take place on Saturday 19th April at Ealing CKD School:

Ellen Wilkinson School
Queens Drive
North Ealing
London
W5 0HW

Click here for a map of Ealing CKD School

Click here for Grading Times for Saturday 19th April

Click here to pay Grading Fees online

NB. The grading will be held either in the Main Hall or the Gym.

I recommend checking the Main Hall first as it is closer to the front of the school: from the car park follow the large blue sign directing visitors to the Reception. From the Reception go through the double blue doors to get to the Main Hall.

Remember that students aged 13 years and above will be tested on belt level Close Range Defence Drills. Purple Belts and above will be tested on 3 Close Range Drills as per the Examiners request.

Monday 14 April 2008

Friday 11 April 2008

Leadership & Black Belt Training - 12/04/2008

Following last weeks rescheduling, the next Leadership & Black Belt Training session takes place tomorrow, Saturday 12th April at:

Parkfield Primary School
St. David's Place
Hendon
London
NW4 3UB

Click here for a map of Parkfield School

9:30 - 10:30am Leadership Training (Junior Leadership Team, AIs, HIs & CIs)
10.30 - 12.30pm Black Belt Training (All Black Belts. Brown Belts upon invitation)

Friday 4 April 2008

Rescheduled: Leadership & Black Belt Training - 05/04/2008

As mentioned in classes over the last couple of weeks, the Leadership & Black Belt Training session scheduled for Saturday 5th April will now take place next week on Saturday 12th April.

Apologies for any inconvenience. The location of the class will be confirmed next week.

In the meantime, if you are a Brown Belt or above and would like a set of Syllabus Sheets, please send me an email with the words 'Syllabus Sheets' in the subject box.

Monday 24 March 2008

Class Update: Ealing CKD - 24/03/2008

Don't forget...there is no class at Ealing tonight, Monday 24th March as it's a Bank Holiday.

Classes resume as normal on Wednesday 26th March.

Thursday 13 March 2008

Black Belt Grading - March 2008

The first Black Belt Grading for 2008 takes place this Sunday 16th March at Wembley CKD School. The proposed grading times are as follows:

10:00 Line Up, Promise, Pledge, Principles, Welcome & Introductions
10:10 Dan Testing
12:00 1st Tag Testing: Il Dan Plain to Il Dan Gold
13:00 2nd Tag Testing: Il Dan Orange to Ee Dan Green
14:00 Scheduled Finish

Wembley CKD School
Barham Primary School
Danethorpe Road
Wembley
Middx.
HA0 4RQ

Click here for a map of Wembley CKD School

Click here to pay Grading Fees online

Friday 7 March 2008

Class Update: Ealing CKD - 10th & 12th March

Please note that the class at Ealing on Monday 10th March will be held in the 6th Form Block: follow the footpath from the car park walk towards the fields. The 6th Form Block in the seperate building on your left.

The class on Wednesday 12th March will be held in the Gym: go through the Main Hall (where we normally train) and exit through the double doors. The entrance to the Gym will be just ahead of you.

Free Self Defence - 10th & 11th March

Don't forget, the class at Ealing on Monday 10th and Hendon on Tuesday 11th will be our next Free Self Defence Classes.

You are welcome to bring a friend to try the class and there is no cost or obligation for them to enrol for regular classes.

This is also a chance for students to practise Close Range Drills in preparation for gradings!

Monday 3 March 2008

Excellence - March 2008

Below is the March issue of Excellence which includes dates of the next Free Self Defence Classes.

Download Excellence (March 2008)

Wednesday 27 February 2008

Leadership & Black Belt Training - 01/03/2008

Leadership & Black Belt Training takes place this Saturday 1st March at Ealing CKD:

Ealing CKD School
Ellen Wilkinson School
Queens Drive
North Ealing
London
W5 0HW

Click here for a map of Ealing CKD

9:30 - 10:30am Leadership Training (Junior Leadership Team, AIs, HIs & CIs)
10.30 - 12.30pm Black Belt Training (All Black Belts. Brown Belts upon invitation)

Please advise if you are unable to attend as this is the last session before the Black Belt Grading on Sunday 16th March. Thanks.

Thursday 21 February 2008

Coloured Belt Grading - February 2008

The next Coloured Belt Grading will take place on Saturday 23rd February at Parkfield School, Hendon:

Parkfield Primary School
St. David's Place
Hendon
London
NW4 3UB

Click here for a map of Parkfield School

Click here for Grading Times for Saturday 23rd February

For your convenience, Grading Fees can now be paid securely online. Go to www.TheMartialArtForLife.com and click on the Shop link from the menu on the left.

Thursday 7 February 2008

Excellence - February 2008

The February issue of Excellence is now available. Please note the important update re: grading fee payment and the announcement of grading results.

Download Excellence (February 2008)

Thursday 31 January 2008

Leadership & Black Belt Training - 02/02/2008

Our next Leadership & Black Belt Training session takes place on Saturday 2nd February at Ealing CKD:

Ealing CKD School
Ellen Wilkinson School
Queens Drive
North Ealing
London
W5 0HW

Click here for a map of Ealing CKD School

If you're travelling by public transport try using the new Journey Planner at our main website.

9:30 - 10:30am Leadership Training (Junior Leadership Team, AIs, HIs & CIs)
10.30 - 12.30pm Black Belt Training (All Black Belts. Brown Belts upon invitation)

This is the first session for 2008 so make sure you are there and have reviewed your current Pattern and Speed Drill in advance. Please also remember to notify me if you are unable to attend.

For a list of proposed dates for Leadership & Black Belt Training in 2008 download the December/January issue of Excellence.

Saturday 26 January 2008

Shop Online At TheMartialArtForLife.com

You can now order and pay for gradings, equipment and merchandise quickly and easily through our school website. Orders will be delivered to students in class and should take approximately 7 days, provided the items are in stock.

Payments are processed securely through PayPal and can be made using a debit or credit card, or a PayPal account. PayPal accounts enable you to safely shop online and make payments without submitting your debit or credit card details.

Click here to visit the PayPal website


To visit the Shop, go to www.TheMartialArtForLife.com and click on the Shop link from the menu on the left.

Should you have any queries or problems ordering please contact me.

Friday 25 January 2008

Class Update: Hendon CKD - 25/01/2008

Classes have now returned to the gym.

If you train in the adult class, please ensure that you know your assigned Close Range Defence Drill.

We will be reviewing these in the coming weeks in preparation for the next Coloured Belt Grading on 23rd February.

Saturday 12 January 2008

20th Anniversary Seminar - Discounted Tickets Available

Tickets for the European 20th Anniversary Choi Kwang Do Seminar are still available at the 'early bird' discounted rates!

To register and purchase your tickets online go to the seminar page.

Class Update: Hendon CKD - 12/01/2008

Due to a problem with the heating in the gym, classes will be held in the Dining Hall until further notice. To get to the Dining Hall, enter the school through the gates on the far right - the Dining Hall is directly in front of you.

Thursday 3 January 2008

Happy New Year (2008)

2008 is here! I hope you have all had an enjoyable break over Christmas...?

Just a reminder that Choi Kwang Do classes at Hendon, Ealing and Victoria resume the week commencing Monday 7th January. Classes at Hendon return to the Gym, while classes at Ealing return to the Main Hall.

Following the December Grading, new Syllabus Sheets will also be available.