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Paragon Martial Arts
Black Belt Only Club
January, 2012
Pure taekwondo fun. 30 Black Belts from various schools in Paragon including some old black belts who need a refresher course in tying their belts. The workout was very traditional and had more laughing and jokes than kihaps. Ms. Roberts was lead student and could not quit smiling as she worked-out. Mr. Collett provided some very sensible self-defense and introduced Mr. Martin to “that sneaky backfist” that works every time (see picture.) 2001 World Champion and 2nd Degree Black Belt, Bill Twyford also worked-out and showed some of the young black belts that talent does not fade! Keep an eye out for the February workout dates and times.
From Ms. Lura Roberts:
Master Hauptman, Mr. Collett and I thought it would be fun to get together and do a Black Belt workout at the Conifer school. All Black Belts, current and past, Paragon or not, are welcome to attend at no charge on Sunday, January 22nd, 4pm - 6pm. Full uniform would be nice, but if you can’t find it (or it doesn’t fit?!), find some workout clothes and come join us! The workout is geared towards adults but we would enjoy having kids too! If you forgot the forms or need a refresher on how to tie your belt, don’t worry, it just means you’ll have even more fun catching up with old friends who don’t remember either ;-)
In fact, Master Hauptman would like to set up something on a consistent basis that would incorporate workout, sparring and even Tony Collett is wanting to join in and teach joint manipulation / self defense. If we have enough kids we would like to have a JR Black Belt class as well.
SUNDAY
January 22, 2012
4pm - 6pm
Note: This workout will feature a SELF-DEFENSE portion by Mr. Tony Collett. Mr. Collett is a 4th Degree Black Belt and Narcotics Officer for the Lakewood Police Dept. Mr. Collett will also be conducting a sparring clinic during the workout!
Paragon Conifer/Bailey Students do 105,750 Kicks for Charity!
The kicks are in and the money is still rolling in! The kick total is 105,750 kicks! Thank you to everyone kickers, parents and sponsors who contributed to helping raise funds for the Pilsung Youth Initiative. Pilsung provides scholarships for students who would like to participate in martial arts classes like Taekwondo and Karate for Kids, but are unable to afford classes. Donations are tax deductible and checks can be mailed to Pilsung Youth Initiative, PO Box 27278, Lakewood, CO 80227.
Conifer Paragon Martial Arts Students
- 39 Participants
- 82,100 Kicks
- $250 Raised (and still counting!)
Bailey Paragon Martial Arts Students
- 15 Participants
- 23,650 Kicks
- $1179.90 Raised (and still counting!)
NOTE: Individual summaries of student kicks and funds raised will be posted in the next couple of days.
ATA Sheridan Has 89 New Students
December 2011. Fort Logan Taekwondo Club
Ms. Grider Introducing the Judges Panel.
A couple of the high ranks who tested.
Master Hauptman with a Dion. Dion had a tremendous testing and skipped orange belt.
Results from Black Belt Testing on December 10th
On Saturday, December 10th, at the Paragon Karate Evergreen school 9 red/black belts tested and earned the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt Decided. There were also 4 black belts who either tested to a new rank or midtermed. Below are the results from testing:
New 1st Degree Decided Black Belts:
Eli Smith - Evergreen
Ezra Smith - Evergreen
Isabela Alvarez - Evergreen
Gini McCarty - Evergreen
Sequoia Keith - Evergreen
Cami Cambell - Ft. Collins
Carson Clear - Ft. Collins
Natalie Samano - Lakewood
Eli Lipowitz - Stapleton
New 2nd Degree Recommended Black Belts:
Casey Karl - 7
Rachel Elander - 8
Black Belt Midterms:
Luke Grider - 7
Tavin Reinhardt - 8
Please see your instructor if you have any questions. Congratulations to all testers!
“Good leaders are good listeners and express their thoughts grounded in a clear system of values and priorities that has been developed by crystallized thinking. They don’t always only agree. When something needs to be said they say it. However, there are some things better left unsaid for the greater good and accomplishment of the mission. That is not a lack of thinking it is just sometimes the wiser course of action. As a leader, I have always followed a code of behavior called the - “Officer’s Code”. It is up to all instructors/masters to conduct themselves in such a manner that the prestige of our organization and ourselves will be high in the eyes of the public and of our students. A requirement for all uf us is that we so conduct ourselves deserving of the special trust placed in us as leaders of people. We must clothe ourselves with a scale of values that we know instinctively, not only the things we can do but also the things “that an instructor does not do.” This “Code” does not get less binding as one goes up in rank. The opposite is true: it becomes more binding.”
by Sr. Master John Wargo
2010 Poster of Conifer/Bailey Paragon Martial Arts students from Ninja Star Photography. We look forward to getting the 2011 NinjaStar poster soon!
Fort Logan Elementary karate kids demonstrate their Taekwondo for a video made by the National Center for Time and Learning. Instructors shown are Sheryl Grider, Luke Grider, Isaac Martin and Sean Mueller.
Results from Evergreen’s Black Belt Midterms on October 14th
Congratulations to the following Paragon Evergreen Black Belts who midtermed at the Color Belt Testing on Friday, October 14th. Below are the results from testing:
1st Degrees:
Cathy Clarke: 7
Samantha Hansen: 7
Krista Choate: 8
Please see your instructor if you have any questions!
FORT LOGAN TESTING
Congratulations to Mrs. Grider and Ms. Willey and kids at Fort Logan Taekwondo Club. 80 students tested in 45 minutes! Lots of outstanding talent and the instructors including Jeremiah, Hannah and Isaac were extremely efficient! A special thank you for the support of the parents. They’re participation has made this club extraordinary! The club promoted it’s first two purple belts — so our first Black Belt is just around the corner.
Results from Black Belt Testing on September 17th
On Saturday, September 17th, at the Paragon Martial Arts Evergreen school 12 red/black belts tested and earned the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt Decided. There were also 19 black belts who either tested to a new rank or midtermed. Below are the results from testing:
To 1st Degree Decided
Aaron Hansen – Evergreen
Trevor Hansen – Evergreen
Kaelyn Evans – Evergreen
Paul McBride – Ft. Collins
Leo Thomas – Lakewood
David Russell - Conifer
Jacob Russell – Conifer
Kaitlyn Russell – Conifer
Jacob Frye – Conifer
Karen Moran – Conifer
Sean Paris – Conifer
Gabby Day – Stapleton
To 3rd Degree Decided
Cristi Steyaert – 8
To 2nd Degree Decided
Erin Martin – 7
Mark Mudron – 9
Scott Wyatt – 7
to 2nd Degree Recommended
Grace O’Donnell – 7
Midterms:
3rd Degree:
Nicholas Wolf – 7
2nd Degree:
Connor Mattivi – 8
Luke Grider – 6
Kwon Anderson – 7
Xan Anderson – 7
Tavin Reinhardt – 8
1st Degree:
Michael Hovey – 7
Jason Sigda – 7
Andrea Schuetter – 6
Alex Flaherty – 8
Ashley Haag – 6
Isaac Chong – 7
Bret Haag – 7
Cole Martinez – 6
Please see your instructor if you have any questions. Congratulations to all testers!
Congratulations to the Fort Collins Paragon students who participated in the September, 2011 color belt testing. The instructors were very impressed with the quality of this testing, and are looking forward to seeing you all continue to grow as you work on your new rank material!
Mr. Frye from Paragon Martial Arts Conifer teaches friends and family how to do martial arts taekwondo techniques in his summer e-newsletter.
