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

2011-08-13T12:26:00.001-07:00

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.

Sunshine State Games Information

2011-06-07T14:10:00.001-07:00

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

2011-06-07T13:55:00.001-07:00

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.

Competition Opportunity for MuSool Students

2011-05-19T14:01:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-19T13:47:00.000-07:00

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

Summer Camp Registration Underway

2011-04-20T08:44:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-20T08:37:00.000-07:00

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.

MuSool Port Orange Holds Color Belt Testing

2011-04-12T14:34:00.000-07:00

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.

Testing Update

2011-04-06T12:41:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-06T12:38:00.001-07:00

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

2011-04-06T12:36:00.000-07:00

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!

Simple Self-Defense Seminars Announced

2011-03-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

FREE Simple Self Defense for Women™ Seminar
Sponsored By
Homewood Suites By Hilton
Daytona Beach

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!

Final Day for the MuSool Academy Karate Camp

2011-03-18T05:12:00.000-07:00

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.

Jacksonville Invitational Championship Update

2011-03-17T06:39:00.000-07:00

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.

Aidan Charnock is chosen as MuSool Black Belt 27

2011-03-14T13:51:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-14T13:46:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-14T13:43:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-03-14T13:40:00.000-07:00

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.

Schedule for March 5th Black Belt Selection and Knife Seminar

2011-03-04T13:22:00.000-08:00

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.

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

2011-03-01T09:38:00.000-08:00

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

2011-03-01T09:35:00.000-08:00

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

2011-03-01T09:18:00.000-08:00

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.

MuSool Color Belt Test and MATTs Entrance Exam Update

2011-02-24T06:40:00.000-08:00

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.

Another Competition Opportunity for MuSool Students

2011-02-22T05:44:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-22T05:24:00.000-08:00

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.

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

2011-02-21T15:06:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-21T14:10:00.000-08:00

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!

Mt. Dora Update:

2011-02-18T12:32:00.000-08:00

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!

MuSool Academy Students Win Big at SunCoast Games

2011-02-02T14:03:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-02T13:50:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-02T13:46:00.000-08:00

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

Color Belt and MATTs Tryouts Announced

2011-01-26T11:13:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-26T09:48:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-26T09:39:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-26T09:32:00.000-08:00

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.

2011-01-26T09:23:00.000-08:00

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!

2011-01-26T09:18:00.000-08:00

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.

MuSool Academy to Offer Sword Semiar

2011-01-11T09:31:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-11T09:28:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-11T09:19:00.000-08:00

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.

Free Taekwondo

2010-12-27T05:45:00.000-08:00

MuSool Academy is offering a FREE MONTH of TAEKWONDO LESSONS to family member under 14 year’s old living with a current student.

That is correct, for the month of January any family member living with a current student may train in the TaeKwonDo Class for free. This is the time to get Brother or Sister Training!

New Students do not have to buy a uniform to train, comfortable clothes are welcome. If you wish to buy a uniform they are for sale at the MuSool Office for $35.00.

Free Hapkido

2010-12-27T05:33:00.000-08:00

MuSool Academy is offering a FREE MONTH of HAPKIDO LESSONS to any parent or family member living with a current student. Wanting to get back in shape for the New Year? MuSool Hapkido is the perfect way!

That is correct, for the month of January any family member living with a current student may train in the MuSool Hapkido Class for free. The MuSool Hapkido Class has students ranging from 14 to 65 currently.

New Students do not have to buy a uniform to train, comfortable clothes are welcome. If you wish to buy a uniform they are for sale at the MuSool Office for $35.00.

This Weeks Camp and Class Schedule

2010-12-27T05:11:00.000-08:00

Hello all. I hope everyone had a great Christmas Holiday. MuSool Academy will be open this week. The Camp and Class Schedule is as follows:

Camp:
Monday – Thursday
7am to 515pm
Classes:

Monday/Wednesday
430pm to 515pm Open TaeKwonDo
530pm to 615pm Red/Black Belt Taekwondo
Tuesday/Thursday
430pm to 515pm Mini-MuSool Taekwondo
530pm to 615pm Beginning Taekwondo
630pm to 715pm Advance Taekwondo
730pm to 9pm MuSool Hapkido

This week will be slow due to the New Year’s Holiday. This is a great time to come in and work on your techniques. Testing is January 8th! We hope to see you here.

Don't forget to register your child for winter camp

2010-12-06T16:27:00.000-08:00

MuSool Academy will be hosting a winter camp on December 20th – 23rd and December 27th – 30th from 8am to 430pm. The Camp cost is $25.00 per day or $89.00 for four days. Please contact Shelby Creech at creech@musool.org for more information.

MuSool Gear and Apparel is Great Holiday Gift Idea

2010-12-06T16:23:00.001-08:00

Don’t forget that MuSool Academy has everything from gear to t-shirts for sale. Christmas and the Holidays is a great time to get your little Martial Artist their gear or shirt. Contact Shelby Creech at creech@musool.org for more information or ideas.

MuSool Holiday Part this Friday

2010-12-06T16:14:00.000-08:00

MuSool Academy will be having a free Ninja Night Holiday Party this Friday, December 10th from 6pm to 830pm. There will be free food and games. Students may bring a toy-for-tot is they wish. If you have any questions, please contact Shelby Creech at creech@musool.org.

Class Schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday

2010-11-23T14:51:00.000-08:00

MuSool Academy has updated its calendar page on www.musool.org. This will include day camps for the holidays. There will be no day camps for the Thanksgiving holiday but will have day camps for the Christmas/New Years Holiday. MuSool Academy will be closed on Thanksgiving day but there will be regualar Class on Wednesday, November 24and Friday November 26. To go directly to the calendar please go here: http://www.musool.org/New/calendar.php

Upcoming Events for December 2010 & January 2011 Announced

2010-11-23T13:42:00.000-08:00

December 11th: End of the Year Party, MuSool Academy Port Orange

December 17th, 20th - 23rd, 27th - 30th: MuSool Day Camp 8am to 430p

January 8th: MuSool Port Orange Color Belt Testing
9am - Low Belt Taekwondo Testing
10am - High Belt Taekwondo Testing
12pm - Hapkido Testing

January 29th: Suncoast Games, Tampa

Color Belt Testing this Saturday

2010-11-11T05:12:00.000-08:00

MuSool Academy Port Orange will be hosting a Color Belt Testing on Saturday. November 13th. Hapkido Testing will start at 9am and Taekwondo testing will start at 11am.

Testing Fees are $55.00 for all belts up to Green and $65.00 for Green Belt and up and they must be paid prior to the start of testing.

Any student that will be testing under the age of 18 must have a permission slip signed by a MuSool Academy Instructor, their parents and their school teachers. Thursday, November 11 is the last day to get a permission slip.

MuSool Master Brian M. Stanton, MSBB02 from Jacksonville, FL and MuSool Master John Combs, MSBB03 from Middleburg, FL will be attending this testing. Good luck to everyone!

SUNCOAST SPORT FEST TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP

2010-11-11T05:07:00.000-08:00

The SunCoast Sport Fest will be held on January 29th at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Students that wish to compete need to get register at http://suncoastgames.flataekwondo.com

If you register online by November 13th, the cost is only $45.00.
If you register online from November 14th – January 14th the cost is $60.00.

If you have any questions please fill free to contact Master Shelby Creech.

Halloween Party this Friday

2010-10-27T10:58:00.000-07:00

MuSool Academy will be hosting a Halloween Party this Friday October 29th. Little Ghosts and Goblins are welcome to come and show off their costumes and eat gross Halloween foods. There will also be a Halloween Costume Contest so bring or wear you outfit to MuSool.

The cost of the event is $25.00 and that includes all the food and fun from 530pm to 9pm.

Jedi Padawan/Sith Academy this Friday

2010-10-11T08:19:00.000-07:00

MuSool Academy will be hosting a Jedi Padawan/Sith Apprentice Training this Friday October 15th. Little Jedi Trainees are welcome to come and learn the ways of the Force. If the Jedi are feeling DARK, we will be training on the Sith’s double light saber as well.

The cost of the event is $25.00 and that includes two light sabers that hook together, pizza and saber training. Students are welcome to wear their Jedi or Sith clothes. The training is from 530pm to 9pm. May the Force be with you…..ALWAYS!

Red and Black Belt Classes Offered at MuSool Academy

2010-08-25T07:10:00.001-07:00

MuSool Academy is now offering Red and Black Belt classes on Monday and Wednesday’s at 530pm. This class will be instructed by Master Shelby Creech and will cover the core basic techniques as well as the advanced techniques needed for promotion to the next rank.

This class is extremely important for red and high red belts because majority of the MuSool Black Belt Techniques are shared which will better the chances of being selected into the MATTs Program and receiving the MuSool Black Belt. For current MuSool Black Belts, this class is important because it will help you receive your next Dan Ranking.

Good luck in your journey.

MuSool Open House This Saturday

2010-08-24T14:33:00.001-07:00

MuSool Academy will be holding an Open House and Bring a Friend Day this Saturday, August 28th at 10am. There is a Demonstration planned for 1030am. Please fill free to bring in your friends and introduce them to MuSool Academy. All students that bring in a friend will receive a free slurpy. You your child is interested in participating in the demo, please contact Shelby Creech at creech@musool.org.

Harry Potter Night September 3rd.

2010-08-24T14:03:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to inform you that you are accepted to the Musool Academy of Magic. Students will be required to report to the Entrance Chamber upon arrival. The date for arrival is duly noted as Friday September 3rd at 5:30 and 2 ½seconds.
For a sneak peak at the magic come to the open house on August 28th 10-12noonish.
Please ensure that the utmost attention be made to the list of requirements attached herewith. Bottom of the welcome letter….
We will be starting you straight into potions, so be advised to bring your requirements. All students will be placed into the decided Family…are you a Lion, Snake, Badger, or Crow? You soon will find out…
We expect your OWL soon or Call to reserve 386-322-0508!
We look forward to adding your name to the stone of heritage here at Musool Academy.
Master Shelbert Paul Creech III
Professor A.K.C.
Muggle Requirement List
1. Set of plain Muggle clothing. To be worn under School robes
2. Plain pointed hat or quiddich accessories. (Old Halloween hat will do…or don’t sweat if your family might be hiding the magic)
3. Hungry appetite…the banquette is close at hand….Don’t forget $25.00 or 3 Galleons & 10 Sickles
5889 South Williamson Blvd / Port Orange 32128 / #1313 Located in WestPort Storage

Upcoming Events Announced

2010-08-24T14:00:00.000-07:00

MuSool Color Belt Test
July 31st, 2010
9am to 11am
MuSool Academy of Port Orange

Open House at MuSool Academy!
August 28th, 2010
MuSool Academy of Port Orange

Harry Potter Night
September 3rd, 2010
530pm tro 930pm

AAU National Team Trials
September 10th - 12th, 2010

MuSool Color Belt Test
September 25th, 2010
9am to 11am
MuSool Academy of Port Orange

Ninja Night & Halloween Party
October 29th, 2010
MuSool Academy of Port Orange

MuSool Color Belt Test
November 13th, 2010
9am to 11am
MuSool Academy of Port Orange

Black Friday Party!
November 26th, 2010
4am to 4pm
MuSool Academy of Port Orange

MuSool Black Belt Certification/Promotion
December 11th, 2010
10am to 1pm
MuSool Academy of Port Orange

End of Year Party!
December 11th, 2010
6pm
MuSool Academy of Port Orange

Isabelle Kiester-Fusaro is Named MuSool Black Belt 26

2010-07-19T15:22:00.000-07:00

Isabelle Kiester-Fusaro was selected as a MuSool Black Belt by the MuSool Black Belt Board on July 17th, 2010. She is the 26th MuSool Black Belt in the Corps (each MuSool Black Belt is assigned a number). The selection process took three hours to complete and included, basic to advanced techniques, forms, self-defense, sparring, board breaking and an oral question and answer session.

Isabelle was in the MuSool Advanced Training Techniques (MATTs) under Master Shelby Creech for 9 months before being granted a selection date. The MATTs Program is the course designed to get the candidate into tip top shape and improve their skills so they can make it through the selection process.

The MuSool Black Belt Board that Selected her consisted of: Master Shelby Creech, MSBB01; Master Brian Stanton, MSBB02; Leila Klimm, MSBB05, Allana Kuack-Creech, MSBB07; Jackie Lauricella, MSBB09, Master Chuck Moore, MSBB13; Aymee Fremont, MSBB16; and Bo Godawa MSBB24. Joe Ascone, a past black belt of Master Creech and a current Marine Hand to Hand Combat Instructor, was also on hand.

The MuSool Black Belt

2010-07-13T06:56:00.000-07:00

By Shelby Creech, MSBB01
On Saturday, July 17th; Isabelle Kiester-Fusaro will be going through her MuSool Black Belt Selection. If selected by the current MuSool Black Belts, she will have the honor to put on a Black Belt herself. Notice I did not say she was testing for her Black Belt? She is being selected for her Black Belt.

MuSool Academy selects their Black Belts a little differently than most martial arts schools. With that being said, I am not downing any other school or system on how they test or select their Black Belts. I am just stating that we do it a little bit different.

The main difference is that the MuSool Black Belt Candidates must complete a minimum of six months of MATTs training. MATTs stands for MuSool Advance Training Techniques and is a course where there is one current MuSool Black Belt instructing one current MuSool Black Belt Candidate. The MATTs Instructor is in charge of everything that Candidate does and how he or she trains. Without the Instructors release of the Candidate in MATTs there is no Black Belt Selection Granted.

The MATTs Program has three phases to completion. Phase one is the Physical Phase, phase two is the Skills Phase and phase three is the Combat Phase. Each phase in consists of techniques that will help that candidate obtain a MuSool Black Belt.
In the MATTs program every session is a test to help the candidate get selected for their MuSool Black Belt. The selection itself is ran to fail the Candidate so they have the opportunity to prove themselves a true MuSool Black Belt and Warrior.

Once the selection is complete the current MuSool Black Belts will vote and select the candidate to be part of the MuSool Black Belt Corps or send them back into the MATTs Program. If the candidate passes they will be issued a number as well. Isabelle will be MSBB26.

If you would like to see Isabelle go through her selection, it is scheduled for 10am this Saturday.

MuSool Academy Announces New Open House Date

2010-07-09T06:23:00.000-07:00

MuSool Academy Port Orange will host an Open House on Saturday August, 28th at 10am. The event consist of a martial arts demonstration, food and will bring in prospect students to try out the martial arts. If you know anyone that is interested in martial arts or would like to be part of the demonstration please contact Shelby Creech @ 386.322.0508.

MuSool Academy has Great Showing at US Nationals

2010-07-09T06:13:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the four MuSool Taekwondo students that competed in the 2010 Nationals. June 30th through July 4th the American Athletic Union (AAU) Taekwondo and USA-Taekwondo both held their National Events here in Florida. Jackie Lauricella, Jason Midyette and Gus Ben-Hamo all competed at the AAU Nationals in Ft. Lauderdale.

Gus Ben-Hamo took the Gold Medal at the event by winning two of his matches by the seven point rule and one of his matches by 5 points. Once in the medal round he was qualified to compete at the AAU Team Trials. The Silver and Bronze medal winners bowed out to Ben-Hamo to give him the gold. Ben-Hamo will be competing at the AAU National Team Trials September 10th – 12th in Ft. Lauderdale.

Isabelle Kiester joined the MuSool Black Belts above in Orlando to compete at the USAT Nationals. Kiester placed silver. Gus Ben-Hamo brought home the bronze. Both Lauricella and Midyette put on a great display but both did not place in the top three. Midyette lost his medal round. Congratulations to everyone that competed, you made MuSool Proud.

MuSool Academy Parents Night Out

2010-07-07T09:26:00.000-07:00

MuSool Academy will be hosting another Parents Night Out Party and Movie Night This Friday (July 9th). Drop off time is 530pm and pick up time will be 945pm. The group will be served Pizza and then they will head over to Hollywood Theatre's to see Despicable Me. The cost is only $35.00 and that includes Dinner and the Movie.

MuSool Academy Bags Are In!

2010-06-17T05:09:00.000-07:00

The brand new MuSool Academy bags are now in. There are only 4 left so get yours today!. They are only $34.99 plus tax.

Friday MuSool Academy will be ordering their new MuSool Martial Arts Shirts. The cost is only $14.99 plus tax. If you would like to reserve yours please email Shelby Creech at creech@musool.org.

MuSool Academy to Order T-Shirts This Friday

2010-06-15T07:01:00.000-07:00

MuSool Academy will be ordering MuSool T-Shirts this Friday. If you would like to order a shirt, they are $14.99 plus tax. Please email Shelby Creech @ creech@musool.org with color and size.

Karate Kid Movie Night!

2010-05-29T12:56:00.000-07:00

MuSool Academy will be celebrating the opening of the new KARATE KID movie by hosting a special Karate Kid Movie Night on Friday, June 11th at MuSool Academy and Hollywood Theatre in Port Orange. The cost is $35.00 for Pizza, a Movie Ticket to see the Karate Kid and lots of fun "Karate" games! Please let Shelby Creech know as soon as possible if you plan on going. Space is limited.

MuSool Academy to Host the Fourth Florida Taekwondo Games

2010-05-19T14:32:00.001-07:00

MuSool Academy will be hosting its fourth MuSool Taekwondo Games on June 5th at the Port Orange Gym. The Florida Taekwondo Games is a great first tournament and it is local. You can register by going to www.musool.org. MuSool Academy will also need help running the event. If you are interested in helping please contact Shelby Creech at creech@musool.org.

Students Promoted at Belt Testing

2010-05-19T14:16:00.000-07:00

MuSool Academy had a color belt testing and promotion on May 15th for both the Hapkido and Taekwondo.

In the Hapkido Program Steve Johnston received his Yellow Belt, David Bush obtained his High Yellow Belt and Dawn Wicklund was promoted to Orange Belt.

In the Taekwondo Program Aubrey Wicksell and Matt Rice received their Yellow Belts; Nykia Ross and Devin Weller both obtained their High Yellow Belts; Viann Zhang was promoted to Orange Belt; Hanna Ward won her High Orange; Bailey Creech received his Green Belt; Aaron Creech, jr was promoted to High Green; Tippy Pack-Brown got her High Blue Belt; Bradley Shuler received his High Red Belt and Aiden Charnock was promoted to Deputy Black Belt.

Congratulations to everyone that was promoted. The next promotion will be held on July 31st.

MuSool Academy Announces Upcoming Summer Events

2010-05-19T13:56:00.000-07:00

MuSool Academy announced the upcoming events for the summer. They are as follows:

May 22nd and 23rd: USA Taekwondo Qualifier. (ICI CENTER, Daytona) MuSool Academy will have 4 students playing in that event. Come support those players.

June 5th: MuSool Academy will be hosting the 4th Florida Taekwondo Games at the Port Orange Gym. This is a great first tournament. You can register at www.musool.org.

June 9th – 30th: MuSool Summer Camp Session 1. $89.00 per week.

June 14th: First Meeting of the Women’s Self Defense and Fitness Class.

June 30: July 4th: US Nationals

July 17th: MuSool Black Belt Selection

July 31st: MuSool Color Belt Testing

Registration and Tournament Packet Online

2010-04-27T06:41:00.001-07:00

The packet for the 2010 MuSool Florida Taekwondo Games is available at www.musool.org. You can also register for the tournament at the site as well. If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Master Shelby Creech at 386.322.0508 or creech@musool.org.

MuSool Students to Compete at Upcoming State Championships

2010-04-21T12:59:00.000-07:00

Several MuSool Black Belts and one Deputy Black Belt will be competing in the Florida State AAU Taekwondo Championships on Saturday, April 24th. Jason Midyette, Gus Ben-Hamo, and Bo Godawa will be competing in the Black Belt Divisions. Isabelle Kiester will fight in the Advance Division. All the players must place in the top 8 to be invited to the US Nationals. If the Black Belts place on the national level they will be invited to try out for the AAU National Team.

MuSool Black Belt and U-24 National Team Set to Fight at Spanish Open

2010-04-20T12:55:00.000-07:00

MuSool Black Belt Jackie Lauricella won a spot on the U24 National Team last September. She left on April 20th with that team to compete at the Spanish Open. Below is the story put out by the USAT, the national govering body for taekwondo in the USA.

The U-24 National Team will compete at the 2010 Spanish Open in Alicante, Spain, on April 24. The 15-member team will be lead by National Team coaches Juan Moreno, Jean Lopez, Jason Poos and Robert Fausett.

The team consists of men's finweight Jarred McKee (Aiea, Hawaii), men's bantamweight Mario Harris (Las Vegas, Nev.), men's featherweight Terrence Jennings (Alexandria, Va.), men's lightweight Trevor Neville (Edmond, Okla.), men's welterweight Luke Ford (Miami, Fla.), men's middleweight Salar Faiazi (Oklahoma City, Okla.), men's heavyweight Stephen Lambdin (Colleyville, Texas), women's finweight Kelsey Kitagawa (San Mateo, Calif.), women's flyweight Kelly Chu (Plano, Texas), women's bantamweight Aziza Chambers (Springfield, Ohio), women's featherweight Jacquelyn Lauricella (Daytona Beach, Fla.), women's lightweight Jennifer Daye (Edmond, Okla.), women's welterweight Paige McPherson (Sturgis, S.D.), women's middleweight Ally Creel (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) and women's heavyweight Amanda Nissen (Carrollton, Texas).

Several members of the U-24 National Team will be writing blogs during their trip to Spain and you can follow along with the athletes' experiences HERE.

MuSool Academy will Host Color Belt Testing in May

2010-04-14T12:36:00.000-07:00

MuSool Academy will be holding a color belt testing and promotion on May 15th for MuSool Hapkido and Taekwondo at 10am. Students that wish to test need to obtain their testing requirements from their instructor. The MuSool Instructors will be handing out permission forms in mid-March for the testing. Testing cost are $55.00 for low belt testing and $65.00 for high belts.

The Summer Camp that Really KICKS!

2010-04-14T12:31:00.000-07:00

Get a KICK Out of Your Summer Break
At MuSool Academy’s Summer Camp

Session 1: June 9th to July 2nd - $89.00 a week
Session 2: July 5th to July 30th - $89.00 a week

Camp includes:
Two martial arts Classes per day
Fun field trips
Arts and crafts
Life skills lessons

Space is limited so register now. Contact Shelby Creech via email at creech@musool.org.

MuSool Academy
5889 S. Williamson Blvd Unit
Unit 1313
Port Orange, FL 32128
386.322.0508
www.musool.org

Women's Self-Defense Workout Class to be Offered in May

2010-04-14T12:20:00.000-07:00

MuSool Black Belt and National Team Member will be offering a Women's Only Self-Defense and Workout Class. The class will meet on Monday and Wednesday's at 7pm and will only cost $75.00 per month. No experience needed and all fitness levels are welcome. If you would like to pre-register please contact Jackie Lauricella at 386.566.8866 or lauricella@musool.org.

MuSool Academy is Having a Great Spring Break Camp

2010-04-01T04:57:00.001-07:00

MuSool Academy is in the middle of its Spring Break Camp this week. Several students from the MuSool After School Program as well as new students ages 5 to 12 have joined the program. The students take part in crafts, field trips, games and martial arts classes.

The students in the program are: Grant Avant, Marina Avant, Daniel Bon Fleur, Bailey Creech, Jr Creech, Shelby Creech, Ashley Erin, Luke Henderson, Joseph Ishmael, Artis Lertkitcharoenpon, Amica Lertkitcharoenpon, Jordan Lunt and Nicolas Lunt.

Campers are already asking about MuSool's Summer Camp to start in June.

MuSool Academy to Host a Free Sport Taekwondo Training

2010-04-01T04:55:00.000-07:00

MuSool Academy will be hosting a special sport TaeKwonDo Camp on Saturday, April 3rd. Three other Florida TaeKwonDo Teams will be coming to MuSool Academy to train all day. The camp will include training and sparring drills as well as a sparring class. MuSool Students that are interested in competition are invited to train.

MuSool Academy Holds Color Belt Testing.

2010-04-01T04:53:00.000-07:00

MuSool Academy held a color belt testing and promotion on Saturday March 27th. Students from the MuSool Hapkido as well as the TaeKwonDo programs were tested.
In Hapkido Joseph Ward received his Green belt, Fred Godawa earned his Orange Belt and Dawn Wicklund passed her High Yellow Belt test.
In the TaeKwonDo testing Evan Hanson, Nykea Ross, and Evan Wilcox were promoted to Yellow Belt. Luke Henderson, Kylie Payne, David Scales and Vianne Zhang earned their High Yellow Belts. Hanna Ward, Shelby Creech, Jordan Lunt and Nicolas Lunt received their Orange Belts. Sammi Babiez and Brian Bujalski received their High Orange Belts.
Way to go MuSool Academy!

MuSool Black Belt Qualifies for National Championships

2010-04-01T04:28:00.000-07:00

Jackie Lauricella placed gold at the Miami Qualifier for the AAU National Championships to be held June 29th to July 2nd. The rest of the team will go to the Qualifier that will be held in Orlando on April 23rd. Due to the fact that Lauricella is on the US National Team, she will be out of the country competing during the Orlando Qualifier.

MuSool Academy Would Like to Welcome Four New Students to Our Family

2010-03-02T08:28:00.000-08:00

MuSool Academy would like to welcome the following Evan Hanson to the Taekwondo program and William Berry, Anthony Sequillante and Tammy Sequillante to the MuSool HapKiDo program. We look forward to seeing you grow as a martial artist.

MuSool Academy to hold Spring Break Camp

2010-03-02T06:49:00.001-08:00

MuSool Academy will hold a special Spring Break Camp on Friday, March 26 to Friday, April 2nd. Early Drop off for the camp will start at 8am and the camp will start at 9am. The camp will include field trips and martial arts classes. The cost of the camp is $89.00 for the six day event.

If you or your child is interested please contact Shelby Creech at 386.322.0508 or creech@musool.org.

MuSool Black Belts Have a Great Showing at Local Tourament

2010-03-02T06:43:00.001-08:00

Four MuSool Black Belts had a great showing at the Mt. Dora Challenge on February 27th. The tournament brought 120 taekwondo players from around central Florida.
Bo Godawa placed third in sparring while Jackie Lauricella and Josh Godawa both placed second. Jason Midyette earned a first place finish in the adult 18 to 34 year old division.

Congratulations to everyone that placed. If you or your child would like to compete the MuSool TaeKwonDo Team is having open training in the month of March. This year both the USAT and AAU Nationals will be held in Florida.

MuSool Academy Holds Color Belt Testing.

2010-02-25T15:57:00.000-08:00

MuSool Academy will be hosting a color belt test for Taekwondo and Hapkido on March 27th at 10am. Students that wish to test need to obtain their testing requirements from their instructor. The MuSool Black Belts will be handing out permission forms in mid-March for the testing. Testing cost are $55.00 for low belt testing and $65.00 for high belts.

MuSool Academy to Host a Free Sport Taekwondo Training

2010-02-25T15:54:00.000-08:00

MuSool Academy will be offering a free training for sport taekwondo on April 3rd. There will be two sessons. Sesson one will be from 9am to 11am and will cover training and sparring techniques. The second sesson will be from 1pm to 230pm and will cover sparring. Please RSVP this free event because space is limited.

Grandmaster Ron Berry to host a Traditional Hapkido Seminar at MuSool Academy

2010-02-25T15:46:00.000-08:00

Hapkido Grandmaster Ron Berry will be conducting a seminar in traditional hapkido and knife fighting techniques. Grandmaster Berry is Master’s Shelby Creech and Brian Stanton’s instructor and is the student of Grandmaster J. Won Park. Grandmaster J. Park was the student of Choi, Young Sool (the founder of Hapkido). The cost is only $25.00. Space will be limited, please RSVP this event.

WE WANT YOU!

2010-02-25T08:11:00.000-08:00

MuSool Academy wants to expand its competition team. The MuSool TaeKwonDo Competition Team travels all over the country and the world playing in national and international championships. This year, both the AAU and USAT Taekwondo Nationals will be held in Florida. This gives students, 8 years old and older, at MuSool Academy the unique opportunity to compete on the national level without having to leave the State of Florida.

In the month of March, MuSool students that want to tryout the team will be welcomed to the practices. Practice is held Monday and Wednesday’s at 630pm, Friday’s at 530pm and Saturday’s at 1030am. Students will need running shoes, training clothes, and sparring gear. If sparring gear is needed to be ordered please contact Shelby Creech at creech@musool.org.

MuSool Student Tara Kist Graduates Police Academy

2010-02-24T13:05:00.001-08:00

MuSool Hapkido student Tara Kist graduated from the Daytona State College Law Enforcement Academy on Tuesday February 23rd.

Kist is a beginner in Hapkido but holds a black belt in Taekwondo and competed under Jeff Miller on the National Level. MuSool Academy wishes you luck as a police officer.

This Friday is the Deadline for FastKicks Friendship Open

2010-02-17T08:14:00.001-08:00

Deadline to fight at the FastKicks Friendship Open is fast approaching. The registration fee of $40.00 must be in by February 19th. Every competitor will receive a T-Shirt and a Trophy. This tournament is a great first tournament for beginners and the Black Belt Division will be a round robin so they can get some fight time in.

You can register at www.fastkicks.net.

MuSool Academy Welcomes 8 New Students

2010-02-01T07:25:00.000-08:00

MuSool Academy signed up 8 new students in the month of January. We would like to welcome the following students to the TaeKwonDo Program:

David Field, Nykea Ross, Jenness Underhill, Aubrey Wicksell, and Evan Wilcox.

The HapKiDo Program welcomes Steve Johnston, Tare Kist and Keith Morris.

MuSool Student Test for Next Rank

2010-02-01T06:54:00.000-08:00

MuSool Academy has another successful color belt testing Saturday January, 30th. Students from the HapKiDo and the TaeKwonDo program tested.

MuSool TaeKwonDo Black Belt Leila Klemm earned her High Yellow Belt in HapKiDo.

In TaeKwonDo; David Field, Luke Henderson, Vianne Zhang, and Devin Taylor all received their Yellow Belts. Hanna Ward, Jordan Lunt, and Nickolas Lunt were promoted to High Yellow Belts. Bailey Creech and Sammy Babiezwon their High Orange Belts. Aaron Creech, JR earned his Green Belt. Tippy Pack Brown was tested and earned her Blue Belt. Finally, Isabelle Kiester was promoted to Deputy Black Belt.

Congratulations to everyone that tested.

Are you ready for the Third and Best NINJA NIGHT?

2010-02-01T06:40:00.001-08:00

MuSool Academy has held two very successful Ninja Nights so far. All the kids really enjoyed the events and asked for another chance to do the Ninja Night. The event was full of games, food and fun!

This Ninja Night is going to be Friday, February 13th from 6pm to 10pm. The cost will be $20.00 and that will cover all food and crafts. This Ninja Night the kids will be making their own sock Ninja’s.
Please sign up as soon as possible so the MuSool Academy staff knows how much food and events to plan

MuSool Academy to host another free HapKiDo Self-Defese Class

2010-02-01T06:34:00.000-08:00

MuSool Academy Port Orange will offer a free MuSool HapKiDo class on Saturday, February 13th at 9am. This class is open to men and women ages 14 and older. The class will be instructed by 4th degree black belt Shelby Creech and will cover several aspects of street defense.

No martial arts experience is needed.

If you would like to sign up for the class please contact Shelby Creech at 386.322.0508 or creech@musool.org.

MuSool Students Win at Sun Coast Festival

2010-02-01T06:24:00.000-08:00

Several MuSool Black Belts competed at the Florida Sun Coast Festival on January
23.

Congradulations to the students that competed at the Sun Coast Games in Tampa.

Devin Weller placed 2nd in sparring

Isabelle Kiester placed 1st in forms and sparring

Gus Ben-Hamo placed first in Jr. Non-Electric Chest Guard and third in Adult Electronic Chest Guard Division.

Josh Godawa placed second in the non-Electronic Chest Guard Division

Jason Midyette Placed second in Adult Electronic Chest Guard Division

Shelby Creech, Chuck Moore, Jackie Lauricella and Jason Midyette were also referees for the event.

MuSool Academy to host the 2010 Florida TaeKwonDo Games

2010-01-22T08:06:00.000-08:00

MuSool Academy will be hosting the 4th annual 2010 MuSool Florida TaekwonDo Games at the Port Orange Gym on June 5th. Registration will be posted on www.musool.org soon. If you have any questions please contact Shelby Creech @ 386.322.0508 or by email: creech@musool.org.

Deadline to Register for the Suncoast Games Fast Approaching

2010-01-13T08:34:00.000-08:00

January 17th is the final day MuSool Students and Players can register for the 2010 SunCoast Sports Festival to be held on January 22nd in Tampa. All Black Belt Divisions will be using the Daedo Electric Hogus. This is a great chance to give them a try.

If you or your child is interested in competing at this event you may register at: http://suncoastgames.flataekwondo.com/index.php

MuSool Black Belt is Alternate for US Jr. World Team

2010-01-12T08:10:00.000-08:00

MuSool Black Belt Jason Midyette, his father Monty and Coach Shelby Creech returned to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs this past weekend so Jason could compete at the US Jr. World Team Trials Finals.

Jason had to qualify in December to be invited to the finals. The round robin event was held on January 9th and 10th and the top four from each division that competed in December were invited back.

Jason’s first match was against Washington States Jeffery Freeman and Jason won 4 to 1. His second match against Richard Yang from Maryland was at 1pm and Jason lost that match 0 to 1. Jason’s third match was against Plenty Glover from Colorado. Glover was forced to withdrawal from the match due to injury. This put Jason in to second seed and he would have to compete against the Richard Yang (now in first seed) once again. If Jason won they would have to fight a third time.

Jason beat Yang to force a third match against the two players. This time winner makes team and the second place finisher is the team alternate. Jason lost that match 3 to 1 but sparred at a new level. Jason’s first match was at 915am and finals were held at 730pm. MuSool Academy is very proud of Jason for putting on a great show at this momentous event.

MuSool Sport TaeKwonDo’s High Level Championships include AAU Florida State Championships in April, USAT Regional Championships, AAU National and Jr. Nationals, and USAT Nationals and Jr. Olympics. Of course the support association is always accepting tax deducatale donations to help these students reach their dreams. Contact Monty Midyette at mmidyette@cfl.rr.com and or Shelby Creech at the school and they can tell you how to donate.

Free MuSool TaeKwonDo Class Offered to the Public.

2009-12-30T05:16:00.000-08:00

MuSool Academy will offer a free TaeKwonDo class on Friday, January 15th at 430pm at the Port Orange location. This class is open to kids ages 4 and older. The class will be instructed by 5th degree black belt Shelby Creech.

No martial arts experience is needed.

If you would like to sign up for the class please contact Shelby Creech at 386.322.0508 or creech@musool.org.

MuSool Color Belt Testing Announced

2009-12-29T13:51:00.000-08:00

The MuSool Black Belts announced the next Color Belt Testing and promotions on Saturday, January 30th at 10am. The testing will include students from the TaeKwonDo and HapKiDo Programs.

All students must have all tuition and testing fees paid prior to being allowed to test. Sabumnim Creech will be handing out testing applications starting January 18th.

Good luck and train hard!

Free MuSool HapKiDo Self-Defense Class Offered to the Public.

2009-12-29T08:17:00.001-08:00

MuSool Academy Port Orange will offer a free MuSool HapKiDo class on Saturday, January 16th at 9am. This class is open to men and women ages 14 and older. The class will be instructed by 4th degree black belt Shelby Creech and will cover several aspects of street defense.

No martial arts experience is needed.

If you would like to sign up for the class please contact Shelby Creech at 386.322.0508 or creech@musool.org.

Ninja Night

2009-12-29T06:44:00.000-08:00

On December 18th, MuSool Academy had a Ninja Night to give parents a chance to go Christmas shopping or to just go on a much needed date. All the kids really enjoyed the event and asked for another chance to do the Ninja Night. The event was full of games, food and fun!

This Ninja Night is going to be Friday, January 15th from 6pm to 10pm. The cost will be $20.00 and that will cover all food and crafts. Please sign up as soon as possible so the MuSool Academy staff knows how much food and events to plan.

MuSool Academy Starts a New Class Schedule on January 2nd.

2009-12-29T06:01:00.000-08:00

Starting January 2nd, MuSool Academy will be starting a new and improved schedule to help accommodate all the new students that have enrolled since August. The Academy will add a Saturday HapKiDo Class, move the MMA class to a more convenient time, and have a special Mini-MuSool Class geared for 4 to 6 year olds.

Class Schedule

Monday & Wednesday
4:30pm to 5:15pm..............Open TaeKwonDo
5:30pm to 6:15pm..............MuSool Mixed Martial Arts
6:30pm to 7:30pm..............Sport TaeKwonDo

Tuesday & Thursday
4:30pm to 5:15pm..............Mini MuSool TaeKwonDo (ages 4 to 6)
5:30pm to 6:15pm..............Beginning TaeKwonDo
6:30pm to 7:15pm..............Advanced TaeKwonDo
7:30pm to 9pm..................MuSool HapKiDo

Friday
4:30pm to 5:15pm..............Open TaeKwonDo
5:30pm to 6:15pm..............Sport TaeKwonDo

Saturday
9am to 10am.....................MuSool HapKiDo
10:30am to 11:30am...........Sport TaeKwonDo

Click here for the official calender: http://www.musool.org/new/calendar.php

MuSool Black Belt Jason Midyette Invited to US Jr. World Trials

2009-12-15T06:28:00.000-08:00

MuSool Black Belt Instructor and TaeKwonDo Player Jason Midyette earned the right to return to the Olympic Training Center (OTC)in January this past weekend. Midyette was one of three MuSool Black Belts that attended the World TaeKwonDo Team Trials Phase 1 on December 12th and 13th at the OTC in Colorado Springs, CO.

Midyette will return to the OTC January 9th and 10th with his coach Shelby Creech. If he places first in a round robin team trials he will be on the US Jr. World Team and will travel to Tijuana, Mexico for the Jr. World Championships March 6th – 9th.

Gus Ben-Hamo and Bo Godawa both attended the Championship but fell short of making the cut to return. Both Black Belts sparred gallantly but did not win enough matches to place in the top four. This was Godawa’s first black belt tournament after being selected as a black belt.