Upcoming Events

Notes from Master Hawkins:

The September testing was a success and everyone displayed their hard work over the months and weeks. The next testing will be in January 20th and January 22nd. No classes scheduled for those days.

Grandmaster Thomas Perry will holding his annual tournament on March 7, 2009. Everyone that wants to compete will need to see Master Hawkins. Now is the time to start training hard for this event.

Now that we have moved it will take a little time to get everything up and running. We also have some work still to finish in areas of the space.

Welcome to all new members at Hawkins School of Tae Kwon Do. We now have approximately 50 students attending the school.

Beginners class every Thursday 5:30

COMING SOON!

Koryo Gumdo - "The way of the Korean sword." Similar to Japanese Kendo, this Korean art is a beautiful martial art involving the use of the long sword...the same one used by the ancient Samurai and Hwarang warriors. Learn cuts, blocks, stances and the philosophy behind the use of the sword. Classes available for ages 13 and up.

We will compete in tournaments throughout the year in the Illinois and Missouri area.

We had a sucessful outing at Grandmaster Perry's Tournament. Congratulations to all that attended the event.

CAREER DAY

Thanks to those participants that helped at the Career Day for JL Buford Grade School. Career Day was May 8, 2009. The participants were Tobey Reynolds, Amanda Sears, Jazmine Hawkins and Ian McCormick.

You all did a great job showing the different skills.

May, 2009

The next event we will attend is May 16, 2009 at the McArther's Tae Kwon Do & Fitness Dojang. The entries are in Gumdo forms, Gumdo cutting, Gumdo Sparring, Tae Kwon

Do forms and Tae Kwon Do Sparring.

Essays are are due for the upcoming fall testing date to be announced as soon as we have a place to to test all applicants.

Happy birthday to Michael Emery who turned six years old.

Congratulations to Nicole Pool for receiving her Masters Degree on May 8, 2009!

Congratulations to Amanda Sears for receiving her Bachelors Degree May 16, 2009!

Great performance by all who attended the 3rd Annual In-hous tournament at Master McArther's Dojang in Collinsville, IL May 16, 2009.

The Participants were as follows

Jazmine Hawkins Red Belt - Forms & Sparring

Ian McCormick Purple Belt - Gumdo Forms, Cutting, Sparring & Tae Kwon Forms

Samuel Lawrence Purple Belt - Gumdo Forms, Cutting & Sparring

Will Harad Green Belt 1st - Forms & Sparring

Max Harad Green Belt 1st - Forms & sparring

Miko Deloso Green Belt 1st - Forms & sparring

Renee Vacca Green Belt - Forms

Tony Vacca Green Belt - Forms

Madison Cockrum Green Belt _ forms & sparring

Jayde McCoy Green Belt - Forms

Sierra McCoy Green Belt - Gumdo Forms, Cutting & Tae Kwon Do Forms

Teairra Deacon Green Belt - Gumdo Forms, Cutting Sparring & Tae Kwon Do Forms

Amanda Welch Green Belt - Forms

Zane Wilson - Forms

Malissa Smith Orange Belt - Forms

Giuliana Vacca - Orange Belt - Forms & sparring

Michael Emery - Orange Belt - Forms & sparring

Gianna Vacca - Orange belt - Forms & sparring

Wyatt Schrader - Yellow Belt - Forms & sparring

EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE !!!!!!

Next tournament is in Carbondale, IL if anyone is interested see Master Hawkins for details and registration.

August In-house Tournament has not been decided on at this time.

Congratulations To Brandy Mount's new addition to her family... 8 pounds 13 ounces ...It's a Boy!!!

Grandmaster Perry's In-House Tournament will be held on July 18, 2009 at the Taylorville, IL Dojang

See Master Hawkins for details and entry forms.