Congratulations to out Students of the Month!

Congrats to Joshua Hernstad & Xavier Franco for being

Julys Students of the Month!

Full name: Xavier Franco
Occupation or education level: Commercial Broker, MBA
Belt Rank: Blue Belt 1^st Dan

Q. Describe yourself in 3 words:
A. Strong, Focused, Fierce

Q. Name one thing you wish you knew before joining Tae Kwon Do:
A. I wish I knew of JCTKD way before I even contemplated on joining.

Q. Your biggest vice:
A. Work!

Q. Your favorite food:
A. Sea Weed Wrapped Tuna

Q. How has Tae Kwon Do changed you?
A. TKD has been one of the best ongoing experiences of my life. It has taught me how to keep a sound mind & body better enabling me never to fear.

Q. What is the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in Tae Kwon Do?
A. The most embarrassing moment was a humbling one, so it was well taken. I’d like to say it was falling while attempting an advanced kick.

Q. What are your hobbies?
A. Surfing, Tae Kwon Do, working out.

Q. What made you want to join Tae Kwon Do?
A. It was time to improve my life.

Q. What are you best at in Tae Kwon Do?
A. My Kiap!

Q. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A. Having graduated to a black belt from JCTKD and preparing for my long journey in the Martial Arts.

Full name: Joshua Hernstad
Occupation or education level: First grade
Belt Rank, Training since: Purple belt, October 2010

Q. Describe yourself in 3 words:
A. Smart, healthy, strong

Q. Name one thing you wish you knew before joining Tae Kwon Do:
A. I wish I knew how to defend myself

Q. Your biggest vice:
A. Sometimes I don't listen.

Q. Your favorite food:
A. Rice

Q. How has Tae Kwon Do changed you?
A. It has changed me because now I can defend myself.

Q. What is the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in Tae Kwon Do?
A. I thought I forgot my card at home and I had to do push-ups but my mommy had my card so I never really had to do push-ups

Q. What are your hobbies?
A. Building legos, Tae Kwon do, basketball

Q. What made you want to join Tae Kwon Do?
A. I wanted to be strong and fit.

Q. What are you best at in Tae Kwon Do?
A. My kicks and focusing on tae Kwon do

Q. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A. I see myself being a black belt

Knife Fighting Seminar

A big thanks to Master Willie Laureano who did a GREAT JOB instructing the seminar. We hope all our students enjoyed it!

Master Willie Laureano also teaches Escrima on Sundays at 10am at the JCMA Wilshire location.
If you liked the Knife Fighting Seminar, you will LOVE his Escrima class.

Check out our photos from our Knife Fighting Seminar!

June 2011 Testing Results

Alejandro Urquiza - Black I
Alex Aizenman - Blue Belt
Alex Arellano-Alas - Green I
Anthony Johnson - Orange Belt
Arya Danesh - Orange Belt
Benjamen Schlange - Red I
Bennet North - Black I
Boudi Alsadoun - Yellow I
Branden Esrawi - Orange Belt
Cameron Ro - Black
Carlos Perez - Yellow Belt
Daniel Weiner - Purple Belt
Daniel Yoo - Yellow Belt
David Zipkin-leed - Black I
Emily Hoy - Black I
Evan Aizenman - Blue Belt
Gabi Shidlovitsky - Yellow Belt
Gautam Gupta - Purple I
Gregory Forston - Purple Belt
Gustavo Bufalino - Yellow Belt
Henry Kraft - Green Belt
Hunter Isaacson - Black I
Jacob Accardo - Green Belt
James Lee - Red Belt
James Schneider - Yellow Belt
Jaxon Tonely - Purple Belt
Jee Hoon Choi - Green Belt
Jeremy Wizman - Yellow I
Josh Park - Blue Belt
Joshua Hernstad - Purple Belt
Julian Schlange - Yellow Belt
Katie Hoy - Black I
Katie Zipkin-Leed - Black I
Kit Halls - Yellow Belt
Lila Doudi - Yellow Belt
Lucas Hron - Orange I
Luke Riley - Purple Belt
Miguel Perez - Yellow Belt
Nicky Grib - Red I
Nicole Wizman - Yellow Belt
Nikolas Papageorgas - Black I
Nima Nikravesh - Red Belt
Oliver Leone-Seid - Green II
Parnya Danesh - Orange Belt
Phil Singleton - Green Belt
Randy Lue - Red Belt
Ryan Abrishani - Red II
Saeyoung Kim - Black I
Sara Sarkisian - Orange Belt
Shawn Ahdout - Green II
Shay Park - Yellow Belt
Shayan Hazany - Green Belt
Shayne Liggins - Blue Belt
Stephan Kim - Black I
Swapnil Dash - Orange I
Taylor Wiemer - Black I
Tristan Ka - Purple Belt
Parker Unger - Yellow Belt
Willow Edwards - Yellow I
Wyatt Edwards - Purple Belt
Xavier Franco - Blue I

Congratulations to all of those who tested! We had a great time at the park as well. To see amazing photos and action shots click here!