Paragon Today

Ms. Sheryl Grider hosted a testing where 28 martial artists from Fort Logan Elementary earned their first belt. The students demonstrated basic skills, Joon ji form and a whole lot of impressive technique. Master William Hauptman, Master Jody Horn, Ms. Lura Roberts and Mr. Tyler Weaver attended the testing. Ms. Roberts demonstrated the 5th Degree Form and Mr. Tyler Weaver demonstrated an XMA form and worked with the kids a little on some flashy new techniques.

The club is part of the Pilsung Youth Initiative.

The 8 schools and clubs of Paragon came together at the Paragon Evergreen location for a Leadership Workout and Black Belt Testing. Students from Evergreen, Conifer, Fort Collins, Stapleton, Lakewood, Bailey, Loveland and Green Mountain were in attendance.

New 1st and 2nd Degree Black Belts.

On Saturday, Nov. 13th, Paragon Martial Arts hosted ATA competitors from around the country. After the tournament, the staff took a few days to rest in Breckenridge. Grand Master Candidate and Mrs. Lee followed the footsteps Grand Masters and first ladies before them and spent tome time on the slopes, took a carriage ride throught historic Breckenridge and did a little shopping.

Paragon was represented well with Tiffany Haag from Fort Collins, Joey and Grant Salazar from Stapleton, and Emma Adams, Tyler Weaver, and Master Horn for Evergreen.   Starting on Friday Morning, Ms. Adams had a great testing, soon she will get to take her 4th degree belt off the wall. Master Horn was next to compete;  winning both forms and sparing in the 6th degree masters division.  Then Mr. Weaver placed 3rd in traditional weapons, 2nd in creative forms, and 1st in XMA forms. Finishing off with Joey Salazar placing 3rd for forms and his brother Grant, 4th in forms. Congratulations to everyone from Paragon Martial Arts who competed!!

• Pictured: Joey and Grant Salazar with Grand Master Soon Ho Lee at ATA Nationals, Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida

Contact Emma at 303-674-5900 to register. Class sizes are limited, so register soon.

• 50 Black Belts from Denver area Paragon schools came together for Leadership Training, Instructor Training and Black Belt Testing.

• The evening started with Master Bass, Master Horn, Ms. Roberts and Mr. Weaver conducting a high level leadership workout and ATA Extreme clinic.

• Master Hauptman and 11 local instructors spent the afternoon studying for higher level instructor status and instructor recertification.

• The Fort Collins school reluctantly passed on the Eternal Grand Master Award of Excellence to the Evergreen school. Mr. Mattivi accepted for the Evergreen group.

• New Paragon Junio Black Belts traditionally give a gift to their parents to express gratitude for the years of help in achieving their goal of black belt.

• Black Belt testers from 1st to 4th Degree traveled to demonstrate for Paragon’s high rank panel.

• A group of anxious Paragon Sang Joel Bong experts

• Ms. Clarke and Mr. Weaver demonstrating sparring

• We’re very lucky in Paragon to have some of the most talented high ranks in Colorado who are willing to demonstrate their skills. Ms. Haag might disagree at this moment.

• Board Breaking with perfect technique.

• New 1st and 2nd Degree Black Belts

• Paragon’s newest Black Belts

• Great attendance with lots of footballs & frisbees!

• Master Horn Cutting a cake honoring Masters Horn & Bass’ achievement

DENVER WEST MARRIOTT | Grand Ballroom
Paragon Leadership Workout and High Rank Testing
Friday, September 17, 2010

3:00 Core Leadership
3:00 Level-Up Instructor Seminar (Advancement for Levels 1 & 2)
4:00 All Paragon Super Leadership Team Workout
6:00 High Rank Testing