Respect is closely related to our tenet of Courtesy. There is certainly a great deal of overlap. So how is respect different? Courtesy is...

Confidence is a feeling of self-assurance. You trust that you know what you're doing or talking about. You believe in yourself! This week...

Physical fitness is a huge part of becoming a black belt. In classes this week, we are discussing ways to develop a strong and healthy...

Hi there! My name is Master Valerie Holley. As we prepare for our Grand Opening, I thought this would be a good opportunity to introduce...

In our discussions this week during class, we have been talking about responsibility: being accountable, reliable, and fulfilling your...

Imagine that you're in school. Class starts, and your teacher asks a question that is completely foreign to you. Students around you...

I recently learned that January 17 is "National Ditch New Year's Resolution Day." When I looked it up, the recommended way to celebrate...

Focus is incredibly important, for a number of reasons. First, it is a sign of respect. Paying attention to someone shows that you care...

This is part of a series on the Five Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit....

This is part of a series on the Five Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit....

This is such a great question. People pick different schools for many different reasons: maybe you have a friend going there, maybe it's...

This is part of a series on the Five Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit. I'll...

This is part of a series on the Five Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit....

We recently had our very first belt test as Grand Valley Taekwondo. It was very exciting! I have to confess, I think I was even more...

This is part of a series on the Five Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit. When I...

Welcome to Grand Valley Taekwondo! When I was a young teenager, I really struggled with my self esteem. I was overweight and I lacked...