Saturday, August 13, 2011

Policy's for the 2011/12 MuSool After School Program


MuSool After School is designed to help transport students of MuSool Academy from their designated public school to the training hall (Dojang) to practice the art and science of Taekwondo. MuSool Academy is not registered as a daycare facility but as a martial arts academy. MuSool Academy’s mandate is to train children to be martial artist. Do to the fact that MuSool Academy is not a daycare, children that do not attend martial arts classes will be asked to leave.

MuSool After School times are 2:00pm to 5:15pm on regular school days and 1:00pm to 515pm on early release days. Late pick up is 5:30pm. Students not picked up by the late pickup time are subject to a $10.00 late pickup charge.

The payment schedule is as follows: If paying weekly, payment of $79.99 is due the Friday prior to the pickup week and considered late after 530pm on Monday of the pickup week. Late payments are subject to a $10.00 late fee.

Parent’s that wish to pay in four week blocks in advance will be charged $300.00 per block. Payment must be paid in advanced and is due the Friday prior to the pickup week and considered late after 530pm on Monday of the first pickup week.

Parents of students that are not to be picked up on any particular day should call MuSool Academy before 1:00 pm and leave a message. Students that are not at the designated bus stop at the time for pick up will be considered absent for that day. After the MuSool Academy bus leaves a school, it will not be able to return to pick up students that missed the bus.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Sunshine State Games Information



Students that wish to compete at the 2011 Sunshine State Games set for June 18th need to register this week at http://affiliate.imarcsgroup.com/flsports/default.asp. The Sunshine State Games is a week long sporting event that includes several different sports. In the Martial Arts part of the event; Karate, Judo, Wrestling and Taekwondo is represented.

For more information on the Sunshine State Games go to http://www.flasports.com/.

Testing/MATTs Check Postponed to Make Way for Sunshine State Games



The color belt testing and MATTs check set for June 18th will be pushed back so the students that wish to compete at the Sunshine State Games will have a chance to do so.

The hapkido testing will start at 9am and run until 10am.

The MATTs Check and low belt testing will start at 10am. Low belts are yellow, orange, and high orange.

The high belt testing will start at 11am.

The testing fees are $55.00 up to green belt and $65.00 for green belt and above.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Competition Opportunity for MuSool Students


MuSool Academy will be hosting its fifth tournament on June 4th. This year’s BATTLE at the BEACH will be held at the Mainland High School Vince Carter Gym. MuSool Academy is

MuSool Students that wish to compete at a discounted rate please see Shelby Creech by Friday, May 27th. The online cost is $55.00 but MuSool Students can compete for $35.00 if they register at the MuSool office and pay via check or cash.

MuSool Color Belt Test and MATTs Check


MuSool Academy Port Orange will be hosting a Hapkido Color Belt Testing on Friday June 17th at 630pm and a Taekwondo Testing and MATTs check on Saturday at 10am for the low belts and 11:15am for the high belts. The MATTs check will start at 10am.

Testing Fees are as follows:
$45.00 under Green Belt
$55.00 Green Belt and above
$35.00 MATTs check

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Summer Camp Registration Underway


Students and parents that are interested in this year’s Summer Camp are encouraged to register as soon as possible. MuSool Academy can only fill 15 spots and Spring Break Camp had eight non-MuSool Students attend. Advertising will be going out to local schools this Friday. Please email Shelby Creech if your child is interested in the camp.

MuSool Black Belt Training


The MuSool Black Belt Board voted to host three MuSool Black Belt Trainings each year to maintain martial arts excellence at the academy.

May 7th at noon, MuSool Port Orange will host the first training. Current MuSool Black Belts that wish to move up in rank in December are encouraged to attend this training.

This is a joint discipline training meaning MuSool Black Belts from both Taekwondo and Hapkido may attend.

Black Belts will need running shoes, training outfit and doboks. There is no charge for this event.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

MuSool Port Orange Holds Color Belt Testing


MuSool Academy Port Orange held three belt promotion tests on April 9th. There were two Taekwondo Test (low belt promotions and high belt promotions) and a MuSool Hapkido Test.

The following students received their new ranks:

Taekwondo Yellow Belt – Jaden Cacoilo and Gavin Powers.

Taekwondo High Yellow Belt – Jillyan Corrales, Spener Csabi, Nicolas Shuler, Emmanuel Vila-Jimenez, and Ty Youmans

Taekwondo Green Belt – Dylan Cimiluca, Devyn Corrales, Niki Joulani, Kylee Payne, Ben Rice, and Matt Rice.

Taekwondo Blue Belt – Hannah Ward

Hapkido Yellow Belt – Zack Angel, Aidan Charnock, Devyn Corrales, and Gene Corrales

Hapkido High Green Belt – Dawn Wicklund

High Brown Belt – Joseph Ward

Joseph Ward was also was accepted into the MuSool Advanced Training Techniques (MATTs) Program under Master Shelby Creech.

Devyn Corrales is the first MuSool Student to test in both the Taekwondo and Hapkido Programs on the same day.

Congratulations to everyone that was promoted.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Testing Update


For the MuSool Academy students testing here is an update for this Saturday. All Taekwondo students should have received a permission form by now if they are recommended for promotion. Hapkido students should have received verbal permission to test. If you have not received permission and feel you are ready for promotion please see Creech, Sabumnim as soon as possible.

Taekwondo students need to turn in their permission forms signed by their parents and teachers and all students testing should turn in the fees by Friday, April 8th. This will make things run more smoothly on Saturday. The fees are as follows:

White to High Orange Belt - $55.00
Green Belt and above - $65.00

All students testing should have their testing papers with their questions on them. Please study this prior to testing and know all the answers to the questions.
Please make sure you have full uniform and belt. Taekwondo boys should not have an undershirt beneath their uniforms. Students testing for Orange Belt and above will need all their sparring gear. This includes mouth piece and cup.

MuSool Academy will open on Saturday at 8:30am and all students testing should arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of their testing. Testing times are as follows:

Taekwondo White to Orange Belt Testing – 9am
Taekwondo High Orange Belt and Above – 10am
MuSool Hapkido All Belts – 12pm

Board Breaking Seminar to be Held on April 15th


Board Breaking Seminar to be Held on April 15th

MuSool Academy will be hosting a board breaking seminar on Friday April 15th at 5:30pm. Students that wish to master the art of board breaking are encouraged to attend.

Students will be instructed in breaking techniques, board placement as well as having board breaking fun! Each student will receive 10 boards to break. Please contact Creech, Sabumnim by Wednesday, April 13th.

2011 Taekwondo Florida State Championships Info


2011 Taekwondo Florida State Championships
Qualifier for Nationals & AAU Junior Olympic Games

Date:April 29th & 30th, 2011
Location:Polk State College
999 Avenue H, NE
Winter Haven, Florida 33881

•8 Rings
•Largest AAU TKD qualifier in the country
•Top Officials from the southeast
•Bare Essentials Medical Team
•Pre- Announced staging times
•Early check in and weigh in Friday night
•Match tool scoring system
•Online registration (PayPal option)

More information at – www.floridataekwondofederation.com or ohjang@aol.com

Official State Hotel:Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn – SPECIAL AAU RATE $ 99.00
Includes breakfast minutes from the venue.
This rate ends APRIL 15, Book NOW!

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Simple Self-Defense Seminars Announced


FREE Simple Self Defense for Women™ Seminar
Sponsored By
Homewood Suites By Hilton
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Monday April 11th
5:30 -7:00PM
165 Bill France Blvd
Daytona Beach (Next to JC Penney’s)
Space is Limited to 35 Participants, so Register Today
(386) 295-2043

FREE Simple Self Defense for Women™ Seminar
Sponsored By Jeff Evan's State Farm

Wednesday April 20th
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Spruce Creek Fly-In
1896 Club House Drive (The Patierno's Hanger)

This is a unique opportunity to attend the Simple Self-Defense for Women for free. Home wood Suites by Hilton and Jeff Evan's State Farm Insurance are covering the cost to attend. The Simple Self Defense for Women™ program takes a unique approach to self-defense for women. It is designed specifically for women who Simply Want to Know How to Escape an Attack, NOT Stay and Fight.

This program can be easily used by teenagers, adults and seniors. We know many women just don’t have the time or desire to be a trained fighter. We will show you how to simply escape the most common types of attacks. Please see the attached information about the program and our TV Show.

NOTE: The Simple Self Defense for Women™ TV Show will air on PBS Bright House Channel 459 on April, 7, 14, 21 and 28 all at 8:00PM.

We are confident you will find this FREE seminar to be a great investment in your personal safety!

Friday, March 18, 2011

Final Day for the MuSool Academy Karate Camp


What a thrilling week at MuSool Academy. The Dojang had nine brand new students that never done martial arts before enroll in the Spring Camp. They were accompanied by several MuSool Academy Students. The week was full of activities in the dojang, thrilling Taekwondo classes plus field trips to different parts around Port Orange.

Today, students will have an end of camp pizza party, a board breaking class, as well as two Taekwondo classes.

MuSool Academy is now getting ready for the Summer Karate Camp. Anyone that would like to be part of that event or camper’s that wish to enroll as students please see Shelby Creech or email him at creech@musool.org.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Jacksonville Invitational Championship Update


For those students that are competing or watching the 3rd Annual Jacksonville Invitational Championship on Saturday, March 19th here is an update. The tournament will be held at the Emmett Reed Community Center located at 1093 W. 6th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209.

Registration starts at 9am and competition starts at 10am. The divisions will start with 5 and under white belts and will finish with the adult black belt division.

For those that want to caravan or catch a ride with MuSool Academy we are meeting at the Dojang at 7am.

Good luck to everyone that is competing.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Aidan Charnock is chosen as MuSool Black Belt 27


MuSool Academy held a Black Belt Selection and chose Aidan Charnock as MuSool Black Belt 27 after he completed six months in the MuSool Advanced Training Techniques(MATTs) Program.

On Saturday, March 5th, 2011 Charnock went through a two and a half hour MuSool Black Belt Selection Before Being Chosen by the MuSool Black Belts as one of their own.

Charnock is currently undergoing training in MuSool Hapkido and wishes to continue to train in both Taekwondo and Hapkido.

Master Shelby Creech led the selection while Master Chuck Moore led the Grading. MuSool Black Belts Allana Creech, Leila Klimm, Aymee Fremont, Heather DiLeo, Kari Fremont, and Isabelle Kister helped grade. Black Belt Sara-Jo Gibson also sat on the board.

Three Students are Accepted into the MATTs Program


On Saturday March 5th, 2010 the next three MuSool Advanced Training Techniques (MATTs) Candidates were chosen. The MATTs Program runs for a minimum of six months but depending on the Candidate could run longer.

Each candidate is paired up with a MuSool Black Belt and learns what it means to be a MuSool Black Belt. This is their final training before going through the MuSool Black Belt Selection.

Bradley Shuler is paired up with 4th Dan MuSool Master Chuck Moore.

Ashlyn Belcher’s MuSool Black Belt Instructor is 2nd Dan Aymee Fremont.

And Gabriel Mitchell will be completing his training under 1st Dan MuSool Black Belt Heather DiLeo.

The MuSool Black Belts wish the Candidates best of luck in their training.

Color Belt Test Scheduled for April 9th


MuSool Academy Port Orange will be hosting a color belt testing on April 9th. Students that would like to test for their next rank should be training hard. MuSool Black Belt Instructors will be handing out testing permission forms to Taekwondo Students starting March 28th. Hapkido Students will receive verbal permission.

Testing Fees are $55.00 for high Orange Belt and below and $65.00 for Green Belt and above. MATT’s Black Belt Check is $35.00.

MuSool Hapkido Testing will start at 9am.

Taekwondo Yellow Belt to High Orange Belt Testing and MATTs Black Belt Check and MATTs entrance will start at 10am.

Taekwondo Green Belt and above will start at 1130am.

MuSool Spring Camp is underway!


The Port Orange Dojang of MuSool Academy is currently hosting a Spring Break Camp. Campers are learning Korean Culture, Korean Terms, and Basic Taekwondo as well as playing games that help teach agility. The Camp is also filled with fun field trips throughout the week. The camp is $25.00 per day or $89.00 for the week.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Schedule for March 5th Black Belt Selection and Knife Seminar


Here is an updated schedule for Saturday, March 5th. I hope as many people as possible can make it for MuSool Black Belt Selection and the knife fighting seminar. Students that wish to help out, please bring your doboks.

830am: MuSool Academy Opens
9am: Black Belts bow in and introductions of the New MATTs Candidates and Instructors
910am: MuSool Black Belt Selection Begins for Aidan Charnock
1115am: Belt Ceremony
1130am: Pictures
1145am: Lunch Break
130pm: MuSool Academy re-opens
2pm to 4pm: Knife Fighting Seminar with Master Ron Berry. There is a $55.00 Fee for this Seminar. Make all checks to Ron Berry.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

MuSool Black Belt Selection set for Saturday March 5th at 9am


MuSool Academy will be hosting a MuSool Black Belt Selection for Aidan Charnock at 9am this Saturday.

Aidan Charnock is a long time student of MuSool Academy and has completed the MuSool Advance Training Techniques (MATTs) Program and has been granted the right to be selected as a MuSool Black Belt.

MuSool Academy invites all students to come and take part in this very important rites of passage for Aidan. All students are encouraged to dress out and bring your sparring gear.

MATTs Candidate to be announced at MuSool Black Belt Selection on Saturday March 5th


MuSool Academy will be announcing who will be accepted in the next MATTs program on March 5th at the Black Belt Selection of Aidan Charnock.

Ashlyn Belcher, Gabriel Mitchell and Bradley Shuler are all looking to join the program that will officially start on March 7th.

If accepted to the program all three could be selected as MuSool Black Belts as early as September.

Each candidate completed the Taekwondo Skills part of the MATTs Selection Process and they have until this Friday to complete their 1.5 mile run, pushups test and situps test.

MuSool Academy wishes each potential candidate luck.

MuSool Port Orange Holds Color Belt Testing



MuSool Academy had a color belt testing on February 26th at the Port Orange Dojang.
Matt Kellen received his yellow belt and Steve Johnston earned a high orange belt in MuSool Hapkido.

In the Low Belt Teekwondo Testing; Brandon Davis and Emmanuel Vila-Jimenez both earned a yellow belt. Jack Kellen won his high yellow belt. Andrew Fradet received his orange belt.

In the Taekwondo High Belt Testing; Devon Weller, Nykea Ross and Jacob Corrales all received their Green Belts. Tippy Pack-Brown and Don Bell both were awarded red belts. Gabriel Mitchell and Ashlyn Belcher earned high red belts. Bradley Shuler won his deputy black belt. Mitchell, Belcher and Shuler

A very special thank you to the MuSool Black Belt Judges; Master Chuck Moore, Instructor Aymee Fremont, Instructor Heather Dileo and Instructor Isabelle Kiester for a job well done. Ms. Sara Jo Gibson was a guest black belt on the Board. Master Shelby Creech ran the testing.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

MuSool Color Belt Test and MATTs Entrance Exam Update


As most of the MuSool students know, Saturday February, 26th MuSool Academy will be hosting a color belt test. The testing will also serve as a MuSool Advance Training Techniques (MATTs) Entrance Exam for Red/Brown Belts and above.

For the Taekwondo students that are testing, you should have received an application form in the last two weeks. This application form needs to be returned with the testing fee no later than Friday, February 25th. The parents of all students testing must sign the back of the form along with their teacher. If you have not received a application and feel you are ready to test, please see Master Creech, Master Moore, or Instructor Dileo today.

The testing fees are as follows:
Up to Green Belt - $55.00
Green Belt and above - $65.00
Black Belt Checks - $35.00

The testing times are as follows:
10am – Yellow, high yellow, orange, and high orange, high red and deputy black belt candidates test
11am – Green and up test.

VERY IMPORANT: Student’s that receive an application are not guaranteed promotion. If your child receives this application, it guarantees that the instructor that signed it has conducted classes in accordance with the MuSool Black Belt Board and each student had the opportunity to learn the set requirements and skills set by the board.

Because the Hapkido students are mainly adults, there is no application for their testing to be signed by a parent or teachers. You will get your instructors blessings verbally. Your testing is set for 9am. The Dojang will open at 830am. Your testing fees are same as above.

For the students that are going to try to get into MATTs. If you are testing for a belt the entrance fee is free. If you are just doing the MATTs entrance exam then there is a $35.00 fee.

Prior to being accepted into MATTs the minimum physical requirements must be completed and witnessed by a MuSool Black Belt. So far, Bradley Shuler is the only student to complete the run, pushup, falling/rolling sets and situp requirements. The requirements are as follows:

Entrance into Exit MATTs:
MATTs: 1.5 mile run – 16 minutes or less under 15 minutes
Pushups – 20 35
Situps – 30 50
Falling/rolling sets- 5 10

Good luck to everyone that is trying out. MATTs is the final step to the MuSool Black Belt.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Another Competition Opportunity for MuSool Students



MuSool Academy has been competing in several local tournaments the past two months. March brings yet another chance to compete.

The 3rd Annual Jacksonville Invitational will be held on March 19th at the Emmitt Reed Center. If you would like more information please Contact Shelby Creech at 386.322.0508 or by email creech@musool.org.

MuSool Color Belt Testing and MATTs Selection this Saturday



MuSool Academy Port Orange will be hosting a color belt testing on Saturday February 26th. MuSool Academy will open up at 830am. The Hapkido Class will test at 9am. Low Belt (yellow belt test to green belt test) Taekwondo Testing will start at 10am. High Belt Taekwondo Testing (High Green Belt Testing and above) will start at 11am. Times may be adjusted if needed. The Testing Permission Forms have already started going home. If you feel you are ready to test and have not received one, please see Master Shelby Creech or Master Chuck Moore.

Those students that are Red Belt and above that wish to try out for the MuSool Advanced Training Techniques (MATTs) Program may do so on Saturday. Students must meet the minimum physical requirements on or before Saturday and show up at 10am. They will be required to so both, low belt and high belt, testing.

Good luck to everyone that wants to go through the promotions.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Knife Fighting and Self-Defense Seminar with Grandmaster Ron Berry.


On March 5th, Grandmaster Ron Berry will be conducting a Knife Fighting and Self-Defense Seminar at MuSool Academy Port Orange. The Seminar will start at 2pm and run until 4pm and will cover the fundamentals of knife fighting. The cost is $55.00 for the event.

Ron Berry holds a 7th Dan in Taekwondo and 5th Dan in Hapkido under Dr. J. Hwan Park. Berry also served in the Navel Special Operations Group and was a SAR (Sea Air Rescue) Swimmer for the Navy. He also was on the Navy Taekwondo Team fighting in the World Military Games. He now serves as owner and head-master of Mudo College in Orange Park Florida.

If you are interested contact Master Shelby Creech at creech@musool.org or 386.322.0508

MuSool Academy Shines at the Mt. Dora Challenge



Students of MuSool Academy competed of February 19th at the 2011 AAU Mt. Dora Challenge. The event director said that there were 130 players from around the state.

Devyn Corrales and Jacob Corrales both placed first in forms. Dylan Cimiluca placed second in forms. Hanna Ward placed third in forms.
Tippy Pack-Brown placed second in Breaking. Shelby Creech IV had no one in his division so he did breaking in the 8 to 10 year old red belt division and placed
4th.

Under the AAU Rules, if a competitor gets seven points ahead of his competitor then he automatically wins that match.

In Sparring Dylan Cimiluca point gapped his first competitor. His next match was Jacob Corrales. The match proved to be one of the best of the day but Jacob Corrales pulled out two extra points to take 1st place giving Dylan Cimiluca second place in the Division.

Shelby Creech IV point gapped his player to take home first.
Hanna Ward placed second her sparring division and Tippy Pack-Brown won third place. Both girls sparred gallantly and represent MuSool well.

MuSool Master Chuck Moore served as one of the referee’s for the event and MuSool Master Shelby Creech III coached the team. Instructor Allana Creech along with some of the MuSool Parents helped with getting the players ready. MuSool once again, Shined!

Friday, February 18, 2011

Mt. Dora Update:


For the Students competing at the Mt. Dora Challenge on February 19th, registration must be completed at the venue until noon. Several students will be meeting at 9am at MuSool to caravan over to the event. Everyone is welcome to follow. Below is a schedule of events:

830 to noon: registration and check in.
10am to 10am (however the director says that he is keeping check in open until 1230pm): Black Belt Forms/Sparring/Breaking.
1230pm to 5pm: Color Belt Forms/Sparring/Breaking.

Don’t forget you will need the following items if you are competing:
1 chest guard (one blue side, one red side)
1 pair forearm protectors
1 pair shin protectors
1 pair instep protectors
1 white head gear or a pair of red and blue head gears
2 mouth pieces
2 uniforms
1 groin protector (boys only)
Good luck to all the MuSool Competitors. As always, you will make your dojang proud!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

MuSool Academy Students Win Big at SunCoast Games


January 29th Several MuSool Academy Students competed at the 2011 SunCoast Games in Tampa. The results are a follows:

Jacob Corrales won two first place's in both forms and sparring

Dylan Cimiluce placed 2nd in forms and first in sparring

Shelby Creech IV placed 1st in sparring

Devyn Corrales placed 1st in forms and 2nd in sparring

Isabelle Kiester placed 2nd in forms and 2nd in sparring

Hanna Ward placed 2nd in forms and 2nd in sparring

Great job MuSool Students!

Tournament Dates Announced


MuSool Academy will be attending the following tournaments in the month of February and March. If you would like more information please see Shelby Creech in the MuSool Office.

February 12th - Atlantic Games Tampa, Florida

February 19th - Mt Dora Challenge Mt Dora, Florida

March 19th - Jacksonville Invitational Championship Jacksonville, Florida

Simple Self-Defense goes to PBS


After a year of preparation and filming, Tracy and I are very excited to announce the Debut of our TV Show on PBS, Simple Self Defense for Women®.

Debut’s
Wednesday February 2nd 2011 at 10:00PM
Bright House Networks, PBS Education Channel 459
Comcast Channel 204

Unfortunately U-Verse and Direct TV does NOT carry the PBS Education Channel.

The 2nd air date is February 22nd at the same time and channel.

Please encourage as many of your friends and family to view the show as possible by sharing this e-mail. The more viewers and the more positive feedback received by PBS WDSC , the more often the show will air and the better chance we have for it to air on U-Verse PBS WDSC Channel 15 and PBS nationally.

We know many of your mothers, sisters, daughters and neighbors who have U-Verse and want to see the show, cannot at this time. PBS really encourages comments from its viewers and you can leave your comments for PBS WDSC 24 hours a day 7 days a week at (1-800-638-9238). Front Desk Office Hours are Mon-Fri 8-5:00PM. After hours is answered by an automated machine.

The DVD of the TV Show will be available for purchase later this month at www.simpleselfdefenseforwomen.com

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Color Belt and MATTs Tryouts Announced


MuSool Color Belts can test on Saturday February 26th in both Taekwondo and Hapkido. All students that wish to test must be approved by Creech, Sabumnim. Permission forms will be passed out for school aged students starting February 21st. Hapkido testing will be at 9am and will cost $55.00. Low Belt Taekwondo Testing will be at 10am and will also cost $55.00. High Belt Testing will start at 1130am and will cost $65.00.

MuSool Advance Training Techniques (MATTs) Class 15 trials will be held on the same day. All students (red belt and above in Taekwondo and brown belt and above in Hapkido) wanting to tryout must go through high belt testing. Students must also complete a 1.5 mile run in less than 16 minutes, do 20 pushups, 30 situps, and know how to fall and roll to enter into the MATTs program.

Free Hapkido Seminar and Lecture


MuSool Academy will be hosting a FREE Hapkido Self-Defense Seminar and Lecture on Saturday, February 5th from 930am to 1130am. This seminar will teach you the basics of Hapkido and street defense. Both Men and Women ages 14 years old and older and all levels are welcomed.

If you are interested, email Shelby Creech at creech@musool.org.

Spring Camp Registration Started for MuSool Students


Students that wish to take part in this year’s MuSool Spring Camp are encouraged to register early. MuSool Academy will be advertising to the public starting January 31st. The camp spots are first come, first serve.

The camp will start Friday, March 11th and end Friday, March 18th. Drop off time is 7am to 9am and pick up time is 515pm. The cost for MuSool Academy Students is $89.00 for the six day camp. Non-MuSool Students are $99.00. If you are a student and want a friend to enroll, you can save $10.00 on your fee.

Contact Shelby Creech at creech@musool.org if you are interested.

Kumsool Class Continued


Those students that took part in the Kumsool (Korean Sword) class last Friday are invited back for another lesson this Friday for free. The class will go from 530pm to 630pm. Please bring your Mokgum (wooden sword) to the class.

SunCoast Taekwondo Update.


Below is an updated schedule for those students that are competing at the 2011 SunCoast Games this Saturday. If you are planning to car pool over to Tampa, we will be meeting at MuSool at 7am. You can access their site by going to http://suncoastgames.flataekwondo.com/index.php.

Don’t forget you will need the following items if you are competing:
1 chest guard (one blue side, one red side)
1 pair forearm protectors
1 pair shin protectors
1 pair instep protectors
1 white head gear or a pair of red and blue head gears
2 mouth pieces
2 uniforms
1 groin protector (boys only)

9:30 AM Referee Meeting
9:50 AM Coaches Meeting
10:00 AM 18 and up all ranks
10:45 AM 5 and under
11:00 AM 6 and 7 yr old Male all belts
11:30 AM 6 and 7 yr old Female all belts
12:00 Noon 8 and 9 yr old Male all belts
12:30 PM 8 and 9 yr old Male all belts
1:00 PM 10 and 11 yr old Male all belts
1:20 PM 10 and 11 yr old Female all belts
1:40 PM 12 and 13 yr old Male all belts
2:00 PM 12 and 13 yr old Female all belts
2:30 PM 14 and 17 yr old Male & Female all belts

Beware of Lice!


Lice are going around several Elementary Schools here in Volusia County. MuSool Academy has been treating the Dojang and van for these pests. You can help. Please check your child’s head, ask them not to share combs or head gear, and wash their uniforms often. If you do discover your child has lice, please keep him out of school and martial arts until they are gone.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

MuSool Academy to Offer Sword Semiar


Master Shelby Creech will be holding a KumSool (Traditional Korean Sword) Seminar on January 21st at 530pm until 7pm at MuSool Academy Port Orange. Ages 7 and up are welcome.

The cost is $35.00 and students will receive a practice Mok-Kum (wooden sword) to take home.

Students will learn Korean Sword History, Sword Etiquette, Basic Drawing Techniques, and Basic Cutting Techniques.

Students need to register by this Friday, January 14th so MuSool Academy can order the wooden swords.

Contact Shelby Creech at 386.322.0508 or creech@musool.org

Suncoast Games Deadline is Friday January 14th


For those that wish to compet at the Suncoast Sport Fest Taekwondo in Tampa January 29th the registration cut off date is January 14th 2011.

Go to Web Site to get more information at : http://www.suncoastgames.flataekwondo.com/index.php

Go here to download packet: http://www.flataekwondo.com/packet.pdf

Several MuSool Taekwondo Students promoted Saturday




MuSool Academy Port Orange held a color belt testing and promotion on Saturday, January 9th.

Those who tested for yellow belt and were promoted were; Andre Cronje, Daniel Cronje, Spencer Csabi, and Jack Kellen.

Luke Henderson was promoted to Orange Belt.

Devyn Corrales, Niki Joulani, Kylie Payne, Ben Rice, and Matt Rice received their High Orange Belts.

Moving to Green Belt were Brian Buljalski and Vianne Zhang which now makes them eligible to attend the Advanced Taekwondo Class.

The next scheduled testing and promotions will be held on February 26th. Congratulations on your new rank.