Fun Foto of the Week

Intimidating enough for ya??
This is what you would have seen at a belt testing at the old Wilshire school back in the day...and they were as tough as they looked!
People I can recognize at the table: Simon Rhee, Greg Williams, Phillip Rhee, and Master Chong (far right).
Can you see all the students lined up against all the walls for testing?? Testings would last 2-3 hours sometimes!!
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

Black belt James Huang and Master Mason Williams take a break from refereeing students at the 15th annual WUMAO tournament to pose for this photo.
Looking good!
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

OMG are these not the cutest little yellow belts you've ever seen??
Students from the Santa Monica school show off their medals for competing in judo sweep! Congratulations!

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

Jun Chong Martial Arts Center Open House

Date: Saturday May 15th
Time: 1:00pm
Address: 11870 Santa Monica Blvd. West LA, 90025
Bring your friends and family to come join us in our first annual OPEN HOUSE party featuring:
* FREE Snacks and Refreshments
* The Jun Chong Demo Team performance
* A Jumper for the Kids
* Games and Prizes for all to enjoy!

One free month will be added to any membership when a friend they refer signs up!

Call (310) 979-9222 for more information. Hope to see you there!

Fun Foto of the Week!

Valentina Maria smiles with Master Chong after she receiver her green belt at the April 2010 belt ceremony. Valentina has been an outstanding recipient several times and is a focused and talented student. Congratulations!!

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

Get 1 Month Free!

Wanna get a month of free classes at Jun Chong Martial Arts?
Just refer your friends! For every friend that signs up at our school, you'll receive a free month of unlimited classes as a thank you!
And who doesn't want a free month at Jun Chong Martial Arts schools? It's great for children and adults of all ages! Here are just some of its benefits:
• Exercise and Fitness
• Self Defense
• Self Confidence
• Builds Self Esteem and Pride
• Discipline
• Flexibility
• Body Coordination
• Weight Loss
• Better Health
• Mental Endurance
• Positive Leadership
• Focus and Concentration
• Mastering of Ancient Martial Art
• Shape Good Attitudes
• Respect and Courtesy
• Assertiveness
• Reduce Stress
• Increased Awareness of environment
• Weapon use and control
Martial arts is especially beneficial for kids with ADD, ADHD, Autism, lots of energy, shyness.

We have postcards to give your friends, or just refer them to take a free trial class! Just make sure they write your name down when asked "How did you hear about us?"
For more info, call (323) 68-7570 or email junchong411[@]gmail.com.
This special is good at both Santa Monica and Wilshire locations.

May Students of the Month!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MAY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH,

JOSEPH LEE & JACOB ACCARDO!

(photo coming soon)

Full name: Joseph Lee
Occupation: Business Owner
Belt Rank: Blue
Training since: September 2009

Q. Describe yourself in 3 words:
A. Ambitious, Competitive, Opinionated

Q. Name one thing you wish you knew before joining Tae Kwon Do:
A. Tae Kwon Do has helped me realize the start of my life-long training in disciplining myself.

Q. Your biggest vice:
A. Pride

Q. Your favorite food:
A. Sushi

Q. How has Tae Kwon Do changed you?
A. Tae Kwon Do has improved my self-confidence.

Q. What is the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in Tae Kwon Do?
A. I’ve managed to pass some unnecessary gas while stretching.

Q. What are your hobbies?
A. Paintball, People watching, Tae Kwon Do

Q. What made you want to join Tae Kwon Do?
A. I wanted to improve my fitness and flexibility.

Q. What are you best at in Tae Kwon Do?
A. Footwork

Q. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A. I will be transitioning into becoming a commercial property landlord while studying construction management to prepare myself for real estate development opportunities.



Full name: Jacob Accardo
Occupation: Student, Kindergarten
Belt Rank: Purple
Training since: September 2009
Q. Describe yourself in 3 words:
A. Strong, Serious, Helpful

Q. Name one thing you wish you knew before joining Tae Kwon Do:
A. How to escape from an arm grab. I was grabbed by a bully (an older kid) when I was in preschool.

Q. Your biggest vice:
A. Cheetos.

Q. Your favorite food:
A. Chicken and Pasta.

Q. How has Tae Kwon Do changed you?
A. I am more confident and disciplined.

Q. What is the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in Tae Kwon Do?
A. Somtimes, in Tae Kwon Do class, when funny things happen, I hold myself back from laughing. I don't think it's appropriate to laugh in class.

Q. What are your hobbies?
A. Legos, Chess, Piano, and video games.

Q. What made you want to join Tae Kwon Do?
A. I was punched by a bully when I was in preschool, and I wanted to be able to protect myself and make sure that it didn't happen again.

Q. What are you best at in Tae Kwon Do?
A. Forms.

Q. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A. Black belt.

Testimonial from Black Belt James Goller

Testimonial of Martial Arts Mastery
by Master James Goller, 4th dan black belt

In my 35 years of training in Tae Kwon Do, I have seen the most amazing changes in people who commit to the lifestyle of a martial artist. I have seen some rather geeky kids become outstanding athletes and role models to others. When I started as a teenager, I too was a geeky kid who thought Karate classes would help me defend myself from hippie teenage kids. But after becoming a black belt and running my own school for many years, martial arts has become more spiritual, with a more profound meaning.

Given the honor of teaching is a great responsibility, and being able to turn a normal person from the street into a Jun Chong black belt is no easy chore. I feel (it is my) responsibility to always change myself and my students, both physically and mentally. With Grandmaster Chong's system, as with my life, the road never ends. That is the essence of Master Chong's teaching, CHANGE. My training and discipline has guided me through the toughest chapters and near death experiences in my life, and I would not trade my martial arts experience for anything on this earth (not even a full head of hair)!

Fun Foto of the Week

Who's this hot lady?
Office Manager Kathy Chong looks good in her headset as she works at the 15th annual WUMAO tournament in October 2009. Maybe she was eating...?

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