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Team Mudo KMA Shines at NC AAU State Championship

Congratulations to all of our students who competed Saturday in the NC AAU Taekwondo State Championship! Team Mudo KMA brought home 12 gold medals and 4 Silver medals! Results: Angel Miller (Gold in Forms, Gold in Sparring)Natalia Morales (Gold in Forms, Gold in Sparring)J.J. Collins (Gold in Forms, Gold in Sparring)John Gasca (Silver in Forms,Continue reading “Team Mudo KMA Shines at NC AAU State Championship”

January 2023 Taekwondo & Hapkido Promotion Test

On Saturday, January 28th, 2023, nine students were tested and promoted to their next rank in Kukki Taekwondo. Maverick Martinez, Donovan Williams, and J.J. Collins passed their tests and were promoted to 7th Geup Green Belt. Timothy Wallace, Sean Marana, Ariel Dorsey, and Ryan Lynch were also promoted to 9th Geup Yellow Belt. In ourContinue reading “January 2023 Taekwondo & Hapkido Promotion Test”

December 2022 Taekwondo Promotion Test

On Saturday, December 17th, 2022, six students were tested and promoted to their next rank in Kukki Taekwondo. Alicia Bigby-Smart and Tauren Wendt passed their test and were promoted to 9th Geup Yellow Belt. Aneliz Mendoza and Alex Kyaw were both promoted to 8th Geup Orange Belt while Natalia Morales was promoted to 6th GeupContinue reading “December 2022 Taekwondo Promotion Test”

Exploring Korea: Gunsan Part 1

Gunsan is a hidden gem amongst the rice fields of the Jeollabuk province.  Its status as a major port city dates back to the Joseon dynasty and it continues to serve as a major shipping and transportation hub to this day.  Its rich history, historical sites, and natural and manmade wonders are what make thisContinue reading “Exploring Korea: Gunsan Part 1”

October 2022 Taekwondo Promotion Test

On Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, seven students were tested and promoted to their next rank in Kukki Taekwondo. J.J. Collins, John Gasca, and Jaime Gasca all passed their tests and were promoted to 8th Geup Orange Belt in Taekwondo. Euan Cable, Van Piang, Milan Mawi, and Sofia Nieves also passed their tests and were promotedContinue reading “October 2022 Taekwondo Promotion Test”

Exploring Korea: Seonjeongneung Tombs

Between the bustling Gangnam Station area and the shopping mecca known as COEX, you can find a small, yet beautiful park that is truly a hidden gem.  Located in the Gangnam-gu district of Seoul, Seonjeongneung is the home of the royal Joseon tombs referred to as Seolleung and Jeonneung (a UNESCO World Heritage site).  Here,Continue reading “Exploring Korea: Seonjeongneung Tombs”

September 2022 Taekwondo Promotion Test

On Saturday, September 24th, 2022, two students were tested and promoted to their next rank in Kukki Taekwondo. Donovan Williams passed his test and was promoted to 8th Geup Orange Belt in Taekwondo. Natalia Morales also passed her test and was promoted to 7th Geup Green Belt in Taekwondo. We are very proud of bothContinue reading “September 2022 Taekwondo Promotion Test”

Exploring Korea: Seodaemun Independence Park

Located in northwestern Seoul, Seodaemun Independence Park pays tribute to those who fought for Korea’s independence from Japan (1910 – 1945).  The focal point of the park is the Seodaemun Prison History Hall.  Opened in 1908 under the name Gyeongseong Prison, the name was changed in 1923 to Seodaemun Prison.  It was here that theContinue reading “Exploring Korea: Seodaemun Independence Park”