Monthly Archives: November 2010


We are pleased to announce that starting in January, Master Bishop will be teaching a new class on Mondays.  This class is separate from the Tae Kwon Do classes and  is open to students regardless of rank, however, there will be a minimum age requirement of 16 and the ability […]

New “Adaptive Fighting” Style Class


Don’t forget while you are in the Dojang you are subject to centuries of tradition and ceremony. When you enter the Dojang, bow. When you leave the Dojang, turn facing in and bow. When you are given instruction by anyone of a higher rank, bow and say “Yes Sir” or […]

6 Signs of Respect


It was my pleasure to award two 6th degree Black Belt certificates over the past two weekends. One to Master Bruce Bishop and the other to Master Doug O’Hara. They have, combined, over 50 years of Martial Arts Experience. I am very proud of both of these men as they […]

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BLLFLBSS First to e-mail me at masterrankin@mtnacademy.net with the meaning wins… Grand Master Rankin

A Word About Stances