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Modeling a Crescent Kick: An Application of Mathematics in Martial Arts

// December 9th, 2011 // 1 Comment » // Blackbelt // Blackbelt

by Michael O’Leary A parabola is a type of curve formed by graphing a quadratic equation. A quadratic equation is an equation of the form y=ax2+bx+c where a, b, and c are real constants and a does not equal 0. However, parabolas also show up in physics. Any projectile that is launched will follow the [...]

The Lessons of Tae Kwon Do

// December 9th, 2011 // No Comments » // Blackbelt // Blackbelt

By Miranda Theriot Sitting here reflecting upon my Tae Kwon Do journey, I wonder how I can sum up in to words my general feelings about martial arts. Now that my second degree test has finally confronted me, I have come to realize that all these years, Tae Kwon Do has taught me lessons [...]

Coming Home to MAMA

// December 8th, 2011 // No Comments » // Blackbelt // Blackbelt

by Dominick Blum In 1991 I got married, started a new job and tested for my black belt all in the same week. I have never before or since had a more stressful week in my life. Since that time I have studied several different styles and visited many different schools. I wanted to use [...]

MAMA’s Generosity

// December 5th, 2011 // No Comments » // Community // Community

Many thanks to all of you that brought non perishable food items for our November food drive. We took 12 boxes of food to drop off last Saturday. They say that with 6 items it feeds a family of 4..given that we fed around 400 to 500 people in need. We always think of those [...]

MAMA’s Coats

// December 5th, 2011 // No Comments » // Community // Community

December is Coats for Colorado month. Mr. Barrow is spearheading the collection of coats to donate to Coats for Colorado. Any coat you have outgrown or don’t wear anymore of any size will be taken. These coats go to needy families to help keep them warm during the winter months. Any coat brought to us [...]

UPDATE: Advanced Class

// November 30th, 2011 // No Comments » // General Info // General Info

This Saturday, December 3, 2011, the advanced class will be held at 250 Dry Creek, Littleton, Co. near Broadway and Dry Creek. This will be our advanced class home until something is worked out with The Lakewood Link. Hope to see everyone there. GM Rankin

Home Sweet Dojang

// November 7th, 2011 // 3 Comments » // General Info // General Info

By Juliana Rose Nicole Well fellow martial artists, I have made the transition from high school student to college student, and in doing so, I have left behind colorful Colorado, and made a new home in Missoula Montana (AKA the Zoo-Town). However as many similarities as there may be between the two places, there is [...]