*** 2010 EVENTS ***  MARCH 14th - Daylight Savings Time Begins 17th - St Patrick's Day 20th - Spring Begins 25th - No Class Perinton 27th - Winter Promotion Examination (TENTATIVE DATE) APRIL 2nd - Good Friday 3rd - No Class Perinton Recreation Center (For Easter Break) 4th - Easter (Sunday) 24th Ahn's Taekwondo Classic - Cincinnati, Ohio MAY 9th - Mother's Day 31st - Memorial Day JULY 4th - Independence Day Promotion Application Form           BLACK BELT PROMOTIONS Jacob Fujimura was promoted to 2nd Poom during the April 2009 Promotion Examination.  He presented his paper on Mr. Chuck Norris who originally trained in "Tang Soo Do" which is an early form of Taekwondo. Ann Vu (2nd Dan), Kyle Doyle (2nd Dan), Corey Vu (2nd Dan) and Kyle Vu (2nd Poom) were promoted to 2nd Dan/Poom during the October 2009 Promotion Examination.  Ann Vu presented a paper on the impact of practicing Taekwondo as a family.  Kyle Doyle presented a paper on the similarities of Tennis and Taekwondo. Corey Vu explored the contemporary commercial Taekwondo school "Mcdojo". Kyle Vu presented a paper on the life of Mr. Bruce Lee. Congratulation on the outstanding work and their promotions
2009 Championship Winner - '09 Ahn TKD Classic: Having attended the Ahn's Taekwondo Classic many years, Mr. Daniel Alessi struck "gold". In hard fought events he was able to secure 1st place in the Executive Olympic Style Men's Sparring, 2nd place in Men's Forms, 3rd place in Men's Breaking Division and 3rd place in point sparring event. His patience and determination has driven his success and we congratulate on his success.	6th USTMF Taekwondo Championships Canadaigua, NY was the site of the 6th USTMF Taekwondo Championships that was hosted by Grand Master Ken Kuek on June 6, 2009.  During the local friendship tournament, schools from Rochester, Watertown, Utica, Canandaigua, Avon and Binghamton came together under the banner of Taekwondo and experienced a well managed competitive event. With many additional supporters from the school, 18 participated in the championship. (from left front) Spencer Rosero, Ben Rosero, Josiah Fujimura, (second row) Kyle Vu, Jacob Fujimura, Sarah Rosero, Shelby Hutton, Valerie Voorhies, Emyli Fujimura, Ann Vu, (back row)Dan Alessi, Bon Vu, Cory Vu, Spencer Rosero, John Hutton, Richard Wilder, Scott Wilder, Kyle Doyle, Brett Williams.	Gerry Fedele, Master Robert K. Fujimura, Master Michael Tursi, Grand Master Kyongwon Ahn, Dan Alessi, Bon Vu, Brett Williams Some of the senior members of the club pose with Grand Master Ahn during a visit to Rochester, New York. 2008 Winter Black Belt Promotion On December 13, 2008 Ms. Valerie Voorhies was tested for her 1st degree black belt.  An analysis of Taekwondo (and the martial arts) and the relationship to aging was presented as her paper.  She was promoted having prepared her physical skills, written thesis and having an extremely consistant work in her development of Taekwondo.