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English Valley Taekwondo
 
April
Mr. Jeffrey Montgomery Jr.
 
My name is Jeffrey Montgomery and I am 11 yrs old. I started tkd becuase my mom and sister were in it. My mom used to bring me to the taekwondo class and I would stay in the back. I stayed with it because it was fun and you get to learn self defense. Also you exercise because all of the moving running, punching breaking, ect.... My goal in taekwondo is to go as far as possible. I would advise people to join tkd because there is a lot of bad people out there and I would like to know how to defend myself against them. Also you get to know a lot more people because classes are usually big with alot of people. So come and join taekwondo!!!
 
March
Ms. Jessica Reigel
 
Start Date: February 28, 2005
 
I started tkd becuase some of my friends were in it and it sounded so fun. I like tkd because it gives me a chance to be free from all my school work and do a fun, year-round sport. It is nice to be able to do a art/sport with so many amazing people and have fun with it too.
My advice to other students is 1) It is important to remember all your old terminology and forms becuase you will always need them, they will never just go away through the ranks. 2) Don't be shy. Go to test and meet new people, go to tournaments and compete. It's better to go as a white belt just to get the experience, not to mention being able to bring home some new metals.
My goal in tkd is to stay in tkd for as long as I can and start my own school some day. I want to wish everybody in tkd good luck and wish you well in tkd.
 
 
 February
Mrs. Isabel Montgomery
I joined taekwondo because of my daughter and my son. They are both black belts and I am very proud of them. Taekwondo is a perfect opportunity to bond with your family, meet new friends, learn to defend yourself, and keep fit. The benefits are endless if you put alot of effort into what you do in tkd. I enjoy being in tkd and so do my kids. I have been doing this for over 7 years now and I intend to go as far as I can in taekwondo.
My advice to everyone is to not give up. Perseverance is one of the tenets of tkd and by having perseverance, it will lead you far in taekwondo. I know there are ups and downs in everyday life and that also includes tkd. Just hang in there, stay focused and eventually it will pay off. Pilsung everyone!!!
 
 
 
 
 
January 2011
 
 
Ms. Tempest Montgomery started her journey in Taekwondo when she was only 8 yrs old. Her dad made her join. At first she was very nervous and shy but after a while "I discovered that tkd was awesome and that it had become part of my daily routine. Without tkd I wouldn't be the person that I am today." Ms. Montgomery is now a second degree black belt at 14yrs old. She was also the first person Mr. Gibson took from white to black belt. Ms. Montgomery's advice to others looking for success would be; #1 Practice on your own time; #2 come to class on a regular schedule; #3 dont be afraid to go to tournaments. "It is a really good experience, its fun, and you meet new people." The future goals in TKD for her is to become a Master, to be in tkd for as long as she can, and to open her own school someday. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Grinnell Taekwondo

 

March

Andy Mobley

 

Andy started taekwondo when his son Timo joined the group class. He started to get in better shape and to spend special time with his son Timo. He likes the supportive community of people in the dojang. His advice to other students is to work hard, but have fun. Andys short term goals are to improve his blocking defense during free sparring, And his long term goal is to be persistant. Mr. Gibson," I really enjoy having Andy and Timo in our class. They are the perfect example of families working together in taekwondo."  

 

 

February

Timo Mobley-Benoist

 

Timo started taekwondo August 2010. He took class privately with Ms. Gibson for a couple weeks and now is the senior student many times a week among the entire class. Timo started taekwondo becuase he wanted to learn tkd. He likes breaking boards, being the senior belt and learning forms. His advice to other students is to "be courteous to other people and listen to the instructor." His goals in tkd are to get to his next belt and to get his three stripes that show he is ready to test for his next rank. Timo also wanted to add to "make sure you bow when you come in and out of the dojang."

 

 

 

 

 

January 2011

 

 

 

Allen Taylor started taekwondo in May of 2010. He joined becuase he wanted to stay in shape and martial arts seemed like a fun way to do that. Allens goals are to "stay active in and improve my taekwondo and my personal life and to become a black belt......eventually." Allen enjoys the people that he meets in taekwondo and progressing through the ranks. He enjoys the challanges that come with learning new forms and his advice for other students is to "listen to the instructor and try to improve on what he tells you." I think this is one of allens best qualitys. I can tell that he practices on his own time and that makes a big difference in your training. Allen has been in taekwondo for about 8 months now and is a High green belt. He recommends that you "give taekwondo your best and make sure you practice."