Breaking Boards, Breaking Records
Breaking Boards, Breaking Records April 22 saw many of our students come to the Church of the Open Bible in Swift Current to break boards and raise funds for International Justice Mission . Together we raised just over $12,500! This is a record-breaking amount for our school–it is the most we have raised (annually) since our inaugural, […]
Prairie Wildfire Tournament 2017
This weekend, we saw some great competition at the Prairie Wildfire Tournament in Yorktown.Swift Current Christian Tae Kwon Do sent 7 competitors and all seven brought home a medal. The fights were good and I am happy to report, there were no injuries to any of our students. When you see these students, give them a […]
Martial Arts Proven Beneficial for Individuals with Autism
A recent and growing trend that has provided many benefits for children on the autism spectrum involves their engagement in karate and other martial arts. A 2010 research project conducted by the University of Wisconsin physical therapy department confirmed what parents were already reporting – in the course of learning martial arts, children with autism essentially […]
Attention Parents – This is downright scary
Eye-Opening Statistics: 1 out of 4 kids is bullied. 43% fear harassment in the bathroom at school. Each day 160,000 students in the US miss school for fear of being bullied. 100,000 students carry a gun to school. More youth violence occurs on school grounds as opposed to on the way to school. Playground school bullying […]
Provincial Tournament 2017
Provincial Tournament 2017 Saturday April 1st saw Swift Current Christian Tae Kwon Do send 18 competitors to Regina for Provincial Competition. While many of our students competed solely in the sparring completion, we saw n increase in those wanting to participate in the Poomse (forms) part as well. As a coach, instructor and school owner, […]
Bullying is all too real. 5 tips for parents.
Bullying is all too real. 5 tips for parents. Did you know that 25% of public schools report that bullying among kids happens on a daily or weekly basis? And that 1 in 5 high school students report being bullied in the past year? The good news is that because bullying has made […]
Breaking Boards Breaking Chains 2017
Human Trafficking is a crime As we start to collect pledges for our “Breaking Boards, Breaking Chains” fundraiser, many are asking: Why is IJM focusing on Bolivia? Quick facts: 1) An estimated 1 in 5 women will be a victim of rape or attempted rape in her lifetime. 2) For many poor girls, school is […]
Swift Current Christian Tae Kwon Do breaks boards for International Justice
SWIFT CURRENT / Swift Current Christian Tae Kwon Do held its third annual board break-a-thon, “Breaking Boards, Breaking Chains”, on April 23 and raised $9,214 for International Justice Mission (IJM). Tae Kwon Do students gathered pledges in an effort to support the event. Each belt level was encouraged to participate and presentations were made to […]
Belt Promotion Test – Sat. March 19
The next scheduled belt promotion test is officially set for Saturday March 19th. Students qualified to test will be contacted directly. Testing requirements for belts can be found on our Student Resources page. Successful February 19th Belt promotion!!
February’s Taekwondo Character Word is RESPECT
The word of the month is “Respect.” Respect is defined as:”a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.” A respectful person treats people well. It’s the best example of how they want to be treated. They are well-mannered, polite and considerate of others. Respect is cornerstone of […]