I have been facing an interesting conundrum for the last couple of decades; should I promote students in a way that increases my bottomline or should I promote based on achievement? Give it to me to put my students well being before my personal interests. While I know that not everyone is equal, my … Read more
For those too far to visit us or those who still don’t know us – visit us at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Koryo-Do-School-of-Tae-Kwon-Do/178585655487425 and you will see some basic techniques we teach at our school.
Two of Koryo Do’s instructors have been inducted in the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Master Jose A. Delgado received the title of Tae Kwon Do Master of the Year and Master Jose I. Delgado received the Tae Kwon Do Life Achievement Award.
One school three Masters, over 100 years of experience. While this is not something unique it is quite difficult to find in most schools. In a simplified way a Master is the teacher of a black belt. Master Delgado in his 38 years as a martial artist has only promoted one black belt to the … Read more
I mentioned this before but I think that the message may have been lost. If you are looking to decorate your room or loved one with trophies – do not join us. If you are looking for a place to do whatever you want – do not join us. If you are looking for a … Read more
How many times I have seen the news and wonder if there was anything I could have done different to prevent that situation from happening. Most of the times I realized that it is too late for that particular person but that it doesn’t have to be for others. So here I am writing to … Read more
This past Saturday, February 9 2013, at the school of Koryo Do in St. Augustine Master Jose I Delgado tested the first students ever to qualify for level one short stick. The test covered, forms, self defense and fighting using an 18 inch wooden stick. The students that successfully tested included Sensei Ishmel Crawford, Ms. … Read more
It is the end of the year and many people look at the future in the hopes of changing their lives. As part of this process the make promises to themselves which are better known as New Year’s Resolutions. Regretfully for most these resolution do not out last the year if they get in place … Read more
I can tell all of you about our “family” and the differences in our program, but in this case I cannot be more eloquent that the words of this mother. November 10, 2012 Moriah Joy Raymond received her Black Belt today! It has taken 6 years of diligent hard work and everyone is really proud … Read more
During my trips, and specially this week I have heard tales that concerns me. I actually have seen medical records that if it wasn’t me looking at them I wouldn’t believe them. I’m talking about kids who weight more than double the recommended weight for their age. I’m looking at 11 year old girl records … Read more