Interschool Learning tournament!

On Saturday, May 18th, Chi Miami Shores hosted an Interschool Learning Tournament for both Chi Miami and Chi Miami Shores.  Prior to the tournament, rules were reviewed for both the students and the spectators.  Following Bow-In to GM Steiner and Master Fruitstone, students were treated to some great Black Belt competition in both Patterns and Sparring.  Then, color belts had the opportunity to compete as well.  Following each round of Patterns competition, participants were called up to the judges, and were given tips on how to improve their technique.  Black Belts had the opportunity to run the rings and gain experience as center referees and umpires.  In all, 35 competitors got the chance to show their stuff!   

Thanks to all of the parent volunteers and student help making the event go off so well!

Sparring Seminar 4/27!

On Saturday, April 27th, Chi Red and Black Belts and adult students from both Kendall and Miami Shores participated in a tournament sparring seminar at GM Steiner's school.  Prior to training, both Master Fruitstone and GM Steiner went over team etiquette and the Student-Instructor Relationship from the encyclopedia of TKD.  When students got on the floor to train, they worked on drills against linear and circular attacks.  The training dealt with advanced concepts of sparring, and concluded with a sparring session where everyone got the opportunity to fight against one another. 

Mark Drake visite Chi in Miami and Miami Shores!

Mr. Mark Drake, III Dan, visited both GM Steiner's school and Master Fruitstone's school while on vacation from England.  He trained at least 3 hours/day for 11 days, alternating between Chi Miami and Chi Miami Shores.  Somewhere along his vacation, he found time to go shopping, enjoy the beaches, go to the Everglades, and relax!  He took lots of notes, and we appreciate his commitment to TKD!

GM STEINER AND MASTER FRUITSTONE IN ENGLAND!

 

On June 30 and July 1, GM Steiner and Master Fruitstone travelled to Formby, England and taught seminars to Mr. Brian Crawley and his students, as well as Mr. Mark and Paul Drake, and Mr. Mike Carr.  Saturday's class consisted of a 2 hour knife self-defense course taught by GM Steiner, followed by a 2 hour grappling class by Master Fruitstone.  Sunday's seminar was a fundamentals and patterns seminar from 12-5pm.  Thank you to Mr. Crawley for another great trip!

Unity Day 2012

On Saturday, March 3, our students performed a Taekwon-Do demonstration at the Miami Shores Unity Day.  Students did Team Patterns, 1 Step Sparring, Free Sparring, and Board Breaking.  Everyone did a great job and our parents got the opportunity to see how hard everyone has been working!  Grandmaster Steiner attended the event as well, in support of our Chi Family!

New Chi Masters in Venezuela!

Congratulations to newly promoted Master Instructors Jose Alberto Pico and Juan Pablo Luxardo from Chi Venezuela!  Their exam consisted of performing 2 colored belt patterns, Tong-Il, and specialty of 2 patterns, along with 7 breaks, one from each level of black belt. 
The weekend began on Friday with GM Steiner and Master Fruitstone administering the Master's Written Test, followed by the Physical Exam.  After the promotions, there was a Master's Seminar.  GM Steiner went first and taught the Training Secrets of TKD, followed by Master Cariati (ICTF President) teaching Self-Defense from different grabs, Master Fruitstone teaching self-defense against strikes, Master Pico teaching redirection of force, and Master Luxardo teaching kicking techinque.
Saturday was the Chi Cup in Caracas, which saw competitors from throughout Venezuela, as well as a team from Canada, and a competitor from GM Steiner's club in Miami.  The weekend concluded with a banquet Saturday night. 
Special thanks go to our hosts for taking care of us and giving a great show!

Chi wins big at OSC Martial Arts' tournament in Orlando!

Congratulations to the 6 Chi students who went up to Orlando on Saturday, March 26th.  We had 5 competitors in Patterns and took 5 gold medals!  In Sparring, we took 2 gold, 3 silver, and one bronze medal!  It was great to see and visit with the other schools and their instructors.  Special thanks to Mr. Francesi for hosting a great event.  A good experience was had by all!  Competitors came from St. Petersberg, Gainesville, Orlando, Sattelite Beach, Jacksonville, Ormond Beach, and Miami.