Fun Foto of the Week

Black belt candidates Nick Capata, Rachel Spencer, Steve Kaplan, and Andrew Jones take a moment to smile for the camera at the annual Park Testing in Santa Monica, June 2005. Steve and Andrew just recently tested for their 2nd dan black belts within the last year!

If you have any good photos that you'd like to submit, email them to me at junchong411[at]gmail.com. Enjoy!

Korea/China Trip Deadline Extended!

The deadline for our annual Korea/China trip has been extended to April 15th!
If you're still interested in touring East Asia with us, you still have a chance!
Dates of Trip:
July 1-11, 2010

Agenda will include visiting sites in:
Shanghai, Jiaxing, Hangzhou (China); Seoul, Jaeju Island, Kukkiwon WTF Federation, Wonju Oak Valley (Korea).
The tour package includes:
*Round trip airfare *5-Star hotel accommodations *Three full meals of the local cuisine *All ground transportation and transfers

Don't Delay!
$2700 before April 15, 2010
No applications will be accepted after April 15, 2010.
For more information or to sign up, call us at (323) 658-7570 or email us at junchong411[at]gmail.com.

Ground Fighting Seminar

Broaden Your Skills!
Learn the fundamentals of dynamic ground fighting techniques!

Saturday, March 27, 2010
12pm-1pm - Advanced (green-black) belts
1pm-2pm - Beginner/Intermediate (white-blue) belts

Fee: JCTKD Members $20; Non-members $40

Location: Jun Chong Martial Arts 6340-B Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90048

To Register: Call (323) 658-7570 or visit www.junchongtkd.com

About the Instructor Gerson Sanginitto:
Gerson Sanginitto is a professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor who began his martial arts training in Brazil. HIs extensive knowledge of the grappling arts is not limited to the method of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu but includes a black belt in Judo. A direct student of the President of the Jiu Jitsu Federation Carlos Gracie Jr., he has shared many hours of extensive training with the top names of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, including Rigan Machado and Renzo Gracie.


Please Note: No Spectators or Videography allowed during seminar. Attendees must be over 9 years old. Free parking available in the west lot adjacent to school.

Fun Foto of the Week

Here was the Grand Opening of our Annex building next to the original 6401 Wilshire Blvd. school. This room served as our weight room and additional mat space for our growing classes.
This building has been since torn down. RIP little annex room.

If you have any good photos that you'd like to submit, email them to me at junchong411[at]gmail.com. Enjoy!

Fun Foto of the Week

Guess who? Phillip Rhee poses with Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, Jamie Anderson, and George Chung at a tournament, circa 1986.
If you have any good photos that you'd like to submit, email them to me at junchong411[at]gmail.com. Enjoy!

See the UFC Fight for FREE!

Locals Sports Bar and Grill has invited Jun Chong Martial Arts to watch the next 2 UFC fights for FREE!
Just mention Jun Chong Martial Arts and receive a free appetizer too!

See flyer and dates below:


UFC Dates:
Vera vs Jones Sunday March 21st, 6pm
Florian vs. Gomi Wednesday March 31st, 5pm

Local Sports Bar
5047 W. Pico Blvd. LA 90019
Check out their website: www.localsportsbar.com

Get Pampered! Press and Sponsorships

*Goody Bags!*
Thank you to the following sponsors for your generous donations!



*Press & Media!*
If you would like to attend this event for a story, editorial, or coverage, please contact Joanna Chong for a complimentary Press Badge. Credentials will be required.

For a formal press release about "Get Pampered!", click here.


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Have you bought your tickets yet? Get them online here!

Empowering Women through Health, Fitness, & Beauty

Sunday, April 11, 2010
10am-1pm
Luxe Hotel Sunset Blvd. 11461 Sunset Blvd. Brentwood, CA 90049
Tickets: $45/person, Bring Friends and Save $5 each!

“Get Pampered!” is a women's event held to acknowledge the efforts of women towards a more healthy and fit lifestyle with an event full of beauty treatments, nutrition and fitness education, trendy boutique buys, and empowering speakers.
This event is hosted by Jun Chong Martial Arts in collaboration with Girls Inc of Greater LA, a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold!
For more info, check out our website here.

Fun Foto of the Week

Look at all of our prize fighters! Master Chong and his asst. Coach line up for a photo with their school's best fighters. In the middle (with the biggest trophy) is Master Erik Morrissette!
If anyone knows the year of this photo, please email me.
If you have any good photos that you'd like to submit, email them to me at junchong411[at]gmail.com. Enjoy!

Yoga classes Now Offered!

Yoga classes are now available at Jun Chong Martial Arts for students, parents, friends, and newcomers!


Class Times: (all classes are 1 hour 15 min.)
Wednesdays at 7:15pm
Saturdays at 2pm (w/ advanced reservations)

*New Prices!*
$15/class
$120/10 classes

About the Instructor:
Masha Bach (RYT300) has 18 years experience and is great with both beginners and experienced students.

Bring a yoga mat or you may purchase one at the school.
For more info, call (323) 658-7570.

March Students of the Month!

Congratulations to our March Students of the Month

Valery Steinberg and Hunter Isaacson

Full name: VALERY STEINBERG
Occupation: RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Belt Rank/Training since: RED BELT, 1993-1994, 7/2007-PRESENT

1. Describe yourself in 3 words:
SARCASTIC (PER MY WIFE), REASONABLE, POLITE

2. Name one thing you wish you knew before joining Tae Kwon Do:
HOW TO BE CONFIDENT WITH MYSELF

3. Your biggest vice:
COMPUTER ADDICT

4. Your favorite food:
BAKED POTATO, SHRIMPS, SUSHI…

5. How has Tae Kwon Do changed you?
LOST 20 LBS, LOST 20 YEARS (in age)…

6. What is the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in Tae Kwon Do?
LOST MY SELF-CONTROL FOR A MOMENT WHILE SPARRING WITH A FEMALE STUDENT… SORRY…

7. What are your hobbies?
MAKING HOME VIDEOS AND TAKING PICTURES…

8. What made you want to join Tae Kwon Do?
DECISION TO REJOIN JCTKD HAS BEEN INSPIRED BY MY DAUGHTER STEPHANIE RIGHT AFTER HER BLACK BELT TESTING…

9. What are you best at in Tae Kwon Do?
BREAKING…

10. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
TO BE A STUDENT OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH, 2015

P.S. THERE IS A PROVERB (TRANSLATED FROM RUSSIAN):
"IF YOU WANT TO MAKE GOD LAUGH – MAKE PLANS…"


Full name: Hunter James Isaacson
Education Level: 5th grade
Belt Rank/Training since: Red with White Stripe, started in Feb. 2005 and just started my 6th year at JCTKD.

1. Describe yourself in 3 words:
Funny, Radical, Honest.

2. Name one thing you wish you knew before joining Tae Kwon Do:
I wish I knew how to kick higher.

3. Your biggest vice:
I need to eat more protein, consistently finish my dinner and drink all of my milk.

4. Your favorite food:
Mozza's Margherita Pizza.

5. How has Tae Kwon Do changed you?
Tae Kwon Do has helped make me feel me more confident, stronger and faster…

6. What is the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in Tae Kwon Do?
The most embarrassing thing that has happened to me in Tae Kwon Do was when I asked a black belt to put the x-ray paper at his head level and I missed it by a foot and a half and nearly fell on my butt. Ouch!

7. What are your hobbies?
My favorite hobbies are sports such as baseball, flag football and skiing as well as movies, playing my saxophone and I love to travel to new places.

8. What made you want to join Tae Kwon Do?
I was being bullied at school in kindergarten and my Mom and Dad wanted me to learn how to take care of myself.

9. What are you best at in Tae Kwon Do?
I think I’m best in weapons, drill team and form. Plus, my kicks are much higher as well.

10. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In five years I plan on being a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a First degree black belt in Jiu Jitsu.

Testimonial from Black Belt Raymond Abrigo

"My Philosophy of Teaching Tae Kwon Do"
3rd dan Essay by Master Raymond Abrigo, 4th dan black belt

I understand that not all good fighters can be instructors and not all good instructors can be fighters. I was not aware of the characer required in order to be an instructor. When I opened my studio, I started with one student and it was a PeeWee class. The first thing I discovered was patience. I learned that I must choose my words carefully so that my student understands exactly what I am thinking.

Next, I must understand the physical capability and limitation of my students and then show them the right way to improve. Martial arts instructors must not cloud their minds in thinking of cloning their students to be like them. I believe that a good instructor can help a student reach their full potential using the student's own capability. Sometimes I tell my students that I can show them the different paths in achieving their black belts, but I cannot take them there. They must choose which path to walk and my job is to make sure I give them the right tools and direction.