New Session and Tuition

Just a friendly reminder that May is nearly here and tuition is due at both the Goffstown Parks & Rec and Goffstown YMCA.  Please and thank you.

Board Breaking Classes

I’m thrilled to announce that this month we will be hosting a Board Breaking Class! This means you’ll have the opportunity to break boards during these special classes.

To participate, simply purchase a set of 4 boards for just $16. We’ll break them together during class. I aim to make this a recurring event held every other month for both fun and practice. Each class may have different themes such as jumping kicks, punches only, ranking techniques, and more.

I am currently finalizing the date for this event, but it will likely take place towards the end of the month. Stay tuned for further details!

The New Hampshire Renaissance Faire

This awesome event is coming up and I hope some of you can make it.  www.NHRenFaire.com

Class Cancelation at YMCA

I wanted to inform you that due to the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire setup, I will need to cancel my YMCA classes scheduled for Friday, May 10th. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  We will arrange a makeup class during the interim to ensure continuity in our sessions. 

Thank you for your understanding as this will be an exceptionally long and busy week for me with full-day commitments at the fairgrounds. I appreciate your flexibility and support.

Just a quick reminder for all YMCA students, there are no classes this week as we are in the interim between sessions. The Monday class that was canceled last month will be credited back to you I believe. Also, now is a great time to sign up for the next session! 😀

You are all welcome to come to class at the Parks&Rec Tuesday and or Thursday this week. Kids class starts at 5pm both days and the adults class starts at 7:30. Any students who is 12 years of age and up, is welcome to try our Weapons Class Tuesday, from 6:15 to 7:15pm.

Have a great week everyone!

Due to the crazy weather, we will play it safe and cancel our Parks & Rec classes today.  Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your understanding.

I hope you all stay safe and warm tonight.

No Classes Due to Illness.

Hi there folks, I caught a pretty good head cold.  Due to this, I am canceling all classes today, Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 for the Goffstown Parks & Rec.  Hopefully, I will return to kicking and punching tomorrow after some rest.  My apologies for any inconvenience. 

Congratulations!

Congratulations to everyone who finished their testing!  You all did a great job and I look forward to presenting you with your new belts… when I feel better lol.  For those who haven’t finished yet, no worries, you will finish in your next class.  Good luck!

Parks & Rec Reminder

Just a reminder to P&R students/families, it is now April and tuition is due.  Please and thank you!

*Please remember, this event is CASH ONLY.*

Here is the tentative schedule again:

GOOD LUCK to our competitors, and THANK YOU to Master Jim and Mr. John for volunteering to be referees!  

The YMCA Allard Center posted this today:

“Due to unforeseen circumstances, the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown will be CLOSED Sunday, March 10 – Monday, March 11.
We understand this closure may disrupt your regular routines, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. During the closure, we encourage you to explore our branches in Manchester or Concord for your wellness needs.”

YMCA students are welcome to make up classes tomorrow at the Goffstown Parks & Rec.  The kid’s class starts at 5pm. and the adult class starts at 7:30pm.  Otherwise, there will be a make-up class during the interim at the end of the session.

Sorry for the inconvenience and short notice folks.

Grandmaster Richard just sent me the official schedule/timeline, which looks to be the same to me, but it is certainly more clear.  So I am passing it on to all of you, sorry for so many emails/posts.  Please keep in mind that times may vary that day depending on how the events go.

Tournament Schedule

For our competitors and those going to watch the tournament on March 17th, below is the tentative schedule for the event.  For those going to watch and support our competitors, thank you!  For our competitors, you are working hard, and no matter what you should be proud, good luck!

Testing!

Stripe sheets are being handed out and those given one should get it back to me ASAP.  Testing will be the week of March 25th, with part one being completed during the week (normal class times) and part two being completed on Saturday, March 30th.  On the 30th, the kid’s testing will start at 10 AM (arrival at 9:30 AM), and the adult testing will start at noon (arrival at 11:30 AM).  Make-up testing will be the following week during normal class times.

Reminder: the color belt testing fee is now $20, with refresher testing (for Bodans and Black Belts only) still being $10.  I would also like to ask that you all try to pay the testing fee before or at testing from now on.

Black belts, helping with testing can be a very informative, and rewarding experience.  Please let me know if you would like to help out.  I will certainly need some of for breaking on the 30th.

Recap:

• Please pay the testing fee before or at testing.
• Part one testing = normal times during the week.
• Part two testing = Goffstown Parks & Rec. Saturday, March 30th.
• Part two testing for kids starts at 10 AM.
• Part two testing for adults starts at approximately 12 PM.
• Bring water, a full uniform, and sparring gear (if this applies to you) to part two testing on the 30th.

Goffstown Parks & Rec. address = 155 S. Mast Street. Goffstown, NH 03045

New Testing Forms

During our winter break, I had a meeting with Masters Nathan and Jim, to work on new testing forms and testing concepts. I took our ideas and designed some new testing sheets.  The questions on the back are the same, but the front and grading system has changed.  I want to make sure that students are getting accurate feedback on how they are doing, but I also want it to be consistent.  I believe that the changes we made should be a benefit to both those testing and those doing the grading.

Thank you again, Master Nathan & Master Jim.

Tuition Reminder

A friendly reminder to Parks & Rec. students that it is now March and tuition is due.  Please and thank you.

Just wanted to make sure I didn’t forget to get these out there for those signing up for the tournament or those interested.  Please let me know if you have any questions and I will answer them ASAP, or ask Master Richard for the answer lol.

If I have any black belts, 18 and older, who might be interested in being a referee, please let me know ASAP.

Thank you to everyone who is competing, going to watch/cheer on our competitors, and or helping in any way shape, or form.

Master Andy

Reminder For YMCA Students

Classes for today, Friday, February 2nd, 2024 are canceled. 

Missed classes will be added to the Friday of our interim week between the current session and our next session for make-up.  In addition, if you don’t normally come on Monday and or Wednesday, and want to make up the class then, you are welcome come to.  You can also go to the Goffstown Parks & Recreation on either Tuesday or Thursday for a make-up class.  Please note that we have only one children’s class (5 pm) and one adult class (7:30) at the Parks & Recreation each day.  

Reminder for Parks & Recreation Students

It is now February and tuition is due for this month.  In case some of you didn’t know, you can also make a payment to the school via PayPal or Venmo (preferably Venmo as PayPal minuses a fee).  Just use the email:  BulsajoTKD@gmail.com

Please and thank you, everyone. 

Tiger An’s Invitational! 

This is the small house tournament we have been invited to.  The tournament is completely optional, but is a great experience, whether you are competing or watching.  Please note that the Early Bird Registration ends on February 24th. 

Black Belt Tea Ceremony… tiny version.

Last night, some of our black belts got together at the Parks & Recreation for a very small tea ceremony.  As always, it is an honor to be able to work with such awesome people.  Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication, it means a lot to me.

Here is a link to this year’s Black Belt Ceremony Video.  It focuses on remembering and honoring the legacies that we are part of.  The first part of the video shares a bit of my training legacy with clips of both my first teacher, Mr. Paul Ramond Sr., with whom I earned a black belt in Kenpo Karate with, and also our school’s Grandmaster, Nam Yell An.  The second part is a fun mix of many of our black belts (all of the ones I could find video of), smashing bricks.  Enjoy.

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