Class Schedule Change for September 4 - 10, 2007

The following classes have been changed from the regular class schedule. Please make note of the instructor change.

Monday, September 3, 2007 - No Classes Closed for Labor Day

Tuesday, September 4, 2007
12:00 PM - Grandmaster Ahn
4:00 PM - Mr. Newburn
5:00 PM - Mr. McCarthy
6:00 PM - Master Beyersdoerfer

Wednesday, September 5, 2007
4:00 PM - Mr. Newburn
5:00 PM - Mr. Newburn
6:00 PM - Master Miller

Thursday, September 6, 2007
12:00 PM - Grandmaster Ahn
4:00 PM - Mr. Moll
5:00 PM - Mr. McCarthy
6:00 PM - Master Rogers

Friday, September 7, 2007
12:00 PM - Mr. Sams
4:00 PM - Ms. Shaffer
5:00 PM - Ms. Shaffer
6:00 PM - Master Jones

Saturday, September 8, 2007
8:30-10:00 AM Sparring Class - Master Jones

Monday, September 10, 2007
4:00 PM - Ms. Tonucci
5:00 PM - Mr. Rohleder
6:00 PM - Master Beyersdoerfer

Closed for Labor Day

Ahn Taekwondo, Blue Ash location, will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2007. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 4, 2007.

Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend!

Grandmaster Fairbanks Weapons Seminar - Bo Staff

The Ahn Black Belt Society (ABBS) proudly presents a seminar by Grandmaster Fairbanks. This seminar will be a lecture and hands-on seminar (Blue Ash School) with regards to the Bo Staff. It will be held on September 22, 2007, from 1:30 PM until 3:00 PM.

This seminar is open to ALL students and styles and will encompass the basic blocks, strikes and their incorporation into forms. This seminar is ideal for the beginner up to the intermediate-level martial arts student. An advanced seminar will be held in November.
Admission to the seminar is $30 per person.
Sign-up is limited due to the space requirements of the seminar.

Questions? Please contact the main school office at 513-791-8888 or Larry Evans at 513-515-8489 for more information.

Requirements: Pre-register at the main school front desk by September 18, 2007.

Bring workout clothing. Uniforms are not required. Students do not need their martial art belt.

Bring your own staff or order from the front desk at discounted prices. Make sure you get your order in ahead of time so it can arrive for the seminar.

Schedule change for Thursday (8-23-2007)

The 6:00PM - 7:20PM class normally taught by Master Rogers will instead be taught by Master Jones.

USTW National Championships

The USTW National Championships are being held Saturday, August 25, 2007 in Chicago, IL.

Tournament Site:
Parkland Jr. High School
1802 North Ringwood Rd.
McHenry, IL. 60050

Wish members of Ahn Taekwondo who are attending "Good Luck"

Sparring Training Class Canceled August 25, 2007

The sparring class for Saturday August 25, 2007 has been canceled. If you are thinking of competing in sparring at tournaments then this class is for you. Please contact the main school at 513-791-8888 for more information about the sparring classes.

Grandmaster Ahn visits Ahn Columbus

One week after celebrating his 70th Birthday and his Golden Anniversary of teaching martial arts to Americans, Grandmaster Ahn traveled to Columbus for a 2-hour Teaching Session. He was accompanied by Master Hickey and Master Jones to Ahn Columbus. Grandmaster Ahn visited the only branch school of the United Taekwondo Association (UTA) in central Ohio.

Grandmaster Ahn continues to teach, guide and mentor his students of the UTA, with the assistance of the Masters and Instructors in the Association. It is just his way of giving back to everyone, and continuing to share his knowledge of Taekwondo.

Ahn Columbus was established in 2003 by Master Bobby Jones and Mrs. Deanna Jones in the north-Columbus area. The UTA branch school continues today through the leadership of Mr. Jeff Borders, Mr. David Bishop and Mr. Drew Rea.

Ahn Taekwondo Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence

Under the guidance of Grandmaster Kyongwon Ahn, many students have been introduced to Tang Soo Do and Taekwondo, and have embraced it as part of their lives. On August 11, 2007, Ahn Taekwondo Institute will host an Anniversary Celebration to honor Grandmaster Ahn for his 50 years of teaching martial arts! This event also marks his 40th year of Teaching Excellence in Cincinnati and the United States as well as his 70th birthday!
Grandmaster Ahn began teaching martial arts in Korea, where he taught Korean and American Troops of the 321st USASA and 7th Infantry Division. From there, he has contributed greatly to the spread of martial arts across the United States and the world through his devotion and tireless dedication.
If you are a student of Grandmaster Ahn and wish to celebrate this event with him, please contact the main school to purchase a ticket by Thursday, August 9, or visit the Ahn Taekwondo website at www.ahntkd.com to download the Invitation and RSVP card.

Ahn Black Belt Society Mentoring Class

AUGUST 15, 2007-- Master James Beasley (UC) will be leading a special mentoring class for students at the Blue Ash School beginning at 6PM. Master Beasley, Mentoring Committee Chairperson for the Ahn Black Belt Society, has set aside three classes this year to focus on developing students and to prepare them for senior ranks. His classes will focus on helping students become better black belts, improving their techniques and providing a little history of Taekwondo. Master Beasley is a 7th Dan in Taekwondo, 2nd Dan Judo, and an International Referee for the World Taekwondo Federation.