Oneonta Taekwon-do

Original, traditional Taekwon-do

Photos from Practice in the Park

Thanks to everyone who came for practice in the park! It was great to have everyone together. This was my first time bringing students to the park and I learned a great deal to make the next time even more fun. We began with a simple stretch in the dojang with 25 students and then took a light run to Neawha park where we were promptly kicked off the soccer field. We lined up for some extended basics including “6 skipping side kicks”. Our yellow belt and white belt students got to practice front turning kicks while our higher belts enjoyed the freedom of space to do sparring. Thanks... Read→

August 2010 Newsletter

Happy Birthday! Aug 2 – Kent Heidenreich Aug 3 – Nick Perez Next promotion test Our next test is scheduled for Thursday August 26th at 6pm.  Both adults and children will test and we will enjoy some pizza and beverages afterward.  Please be sure to complete your test form and give a check or cash for your test fee to a black belt prior to the day of testing. Openings for 2 adults and 2 children If you have friends or family who are ready to start taking classes, please encourage them to call us as soon as possible.  We will only have openings for 2 adults and 2 children.  We always... Read→

Videos

We do our best to capture video at every promotion test.  Thank you very much to our students and family who graciously give us the files to put on the website! All videos are tagged and categorized so that you can search our site by name, belt, pattern, etc.  Of course, we fully respect the privacy of our students who would prefer not to be shown. Videos help us gain perspective on how far we have come and how much more we need to improve.  Feel free to leave complimentary comments to your fellow classmates and remember the tenets of Taekwon-Do should be maintained at all times! AKPC_IDS +=... Read→

Our Instructors

Oneonta Taekwon-Do classes are always taught by certified black belt instructors.  Our membership and participation in Taekwon-Do International strengthen the ongoing training and development required to retain the ranks we have earned. Instructors Davis, Goodrich, McCabe, and Mannion Our lineage and connection with Taekwon-Do roots has enabled us to retain the original purpose of our art:  To cultivate wisdom, kindness, and courage throughout the world.  Each of our instructors takes the following oath at each promotion test.  We are grateful to the leaders of Taekwon-Do International for... Read→

Gifts for Taekwon-Do Practitioners

Looking for gifts for that special Taekwon-Do student? Be careful, there is a lot of junk out there! What’s more, some Taekwon-Do practitioners are offended or disappointed when they receive “Karate” gifts or books associated with a different Taekwon-Do style than the one they practice. Below, I’ve done the hard work of finding the best stuff out there from reliable sites and described, as best I can, the ideal recipient of the gift. Yes, my wife makes a small commission from some of these links, but you’ll see that it doesn’t affect your price whether you... Read→

Correcting mistakes

Board Breaking Tips One of the things I love most about Taekwon-Do practitioners is their unique openness to trying new things despite potential failures. Not the least of which is our exposure when demonstrating a board break at a test. Everyone wants to break on the first attempt (including the holders!) All eyes are upon you as you stand there staring at those boards knowing you just have to hit it hard in the center, but knowing there is the risk for failure. Missing on the first attempt can be embarrassing and even physically painful. Then, one begins to feel disappointed in oneself,... Read→

Sign up!

Thank you for your interest in Taekwon-Do. When you sign up as a new student, you will begin with 2 private lessons from a 3rd Degree Blackbelt. In these sessions, you will learn the basic kicks, punches, and blocks before entering class. You can either call us at 607-437-7866 to schedule your introductory lessons or simply fill out the form below and we will call you as soon as possible.  We have a price list with discounts for family memberships and we often have promotion specials that we don’t always have time to put on the internet.   Please call us for information on prices. ... Read→

Correcting mistakes

Board Breaking Tips One of the things I love most about Taekwon-Do practitioners is their unique openness to trying new things despite potential failures. Not the least of which is our exposure when demonstrating a board break at a test. Everyone wants... Read→

August 2010 promotion test

Congratulations to our students who successfully tested at Oneonta Taekwon-Do last week.  The test featured demonstrations by Lori and Ben, Jake and Guaire, Kent and Finn, and Cael. Please see their individual posts for videos or visit our YouTube channel... Read→

August 2010 promotion test

Congratulations to our students who successfully tested at Oneonta Taekwon-Do last week.  The test featured demonstrations by Lori and Ben, Jake and Guaire, Kent and Finn, and Cael. Please see their individual posts for videos or visit our YouTube channel... Read→

Congratulations to soccer star Cael “McLegs” McCabe on earning his first black stripe. After demonstrating red belt level kicking techniques with legs made like rubber bamboo, and Hwa-Rang, he broke 2 boards with each leg using back kicks. Finally, he sparred with his cousin Finn. We hope Cael has a successful fall soccer season and look forward to his return to the black belt path in winter. AKPC_IDS += "1096,";Popularity: 1% [?] Read More →

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Kent made his first appearance at a promotion test in Oneonta. He demonstrated Dan-Gun and basic techniques along with step sparring before finally breaking a board with a rear leg side kick. Congratulations to Phineas Brown Collins on earning his blue belt. Blue belt signifies “the plant reaching up to the sky”, indicative of Finn’s strength and power. His precise movements in Yul-Gok are indicative of his dedicated practice and we are proud of his growth and successes. It... Read→

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The smooth and graceful movements of Guaire are nicely complemented by the intense powerful force of Jake as they earn their green stripes. Congratulations to both boys on their fine achievement. AKPC_IDS += "1092,";Popularity: 1% [?] Read More →

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Congratulations to Lori and Ben for earning their yellow belts.  They performed very well, especially in their ability to stay synchronized during Chon-Ji. Neither has practiced martial arts before and have worked very hard to earn their rank.  We are very proud of their commitment and determination. AKPC_IDS += "1090,";Popularity: 2% [?] Read More →

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About Us

Our school is the only school in the Oneonta region teaching Original, Traditional, TAEKWON-DO. We emphasize total training for the mind, body, and spirit using a curriculum prescribed by Taekwon-Do International.

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