Midwest Tae Kwon Do

584 W. Ann Arbor Trail
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 459-4183

As many of you know Midwest Tae Kwon Do is home to radKIDS during the summer.  Fighting Spirit Safety runs this program at the TKD gym each summer and it is truly the most empowering and progressive safety program for kids today.  Make sure you check out the Sunday Detroit Free Press, January 22, 2012 for an article about Elizabeth Smart.  You can also find it at www.freep.com.  This courageous young lady was abducted at age 14 and is now 24 years old and a child advocate and spokesperson for radKIDS.  The article is posted in both gymnasiums so make sure you read how she supports and has made the #1 goal of her foundation to spread radKIDS to all communities.

Please note that the class schedule will be changing on Tuesday and Thursday beginning February 1, 2012.  Check your mailbox for a schedule and note when your child will have class.  If there are any questions or concerns please see Kristin at the desk.  Also note the new White Belt class on Saturdays.

We are happy to announce that we are adding an additional White Belt Introductory Class to the calendar.  The is class will be on Saturdays from 11:00-11:30am.  The new class will begin on February 4th and is for children that are 10th geup (solid white) or 9th geup (white w/yellow stripe).  On days when there is a scheduled belt exam there will be no group classes, Open or White Belt, as always but we hope that you will take advantage of this new class opportunity!

This seminar is presented by Akiko Reyes who is a 3X medalist at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships.  She brings with her a love of teaching, training and competition. Her high energy and ability to help individuals find their personal style make to attend.

Follow this link to view the full packet with cost and schedule. Space is limited so do not wait!

Akiko Reyes Seminar

Please note that the dojang will be closed for the holidays December 23- January 1st.  Classes will resume Monday, January 2, 2012.  Have a safe and happy holiday.

Round 1 USA vs Canada

Round 2 USA vs Canada

Check out the videos of rounds 1 and 2 of the USA vs Canada Tag Team match that kicked off sparring at our tournament.

We are open for classes until Thanksgiving day.  That means YES there is class Tuesday night and Wednesday night.  The only class running on Thanksgiving is the Charity Kickboxing Class at 7am and this is a pre-registration event only.  The dojang will remain closed during the weekend and reopen on Monday for regularly scheduled classes.  Have a happy holiday!

Check out some of the photos from the Ohio tournament trip.  It was the first time we chartered a tour bus to get the competitors and their families to the venue.  It was a long day but a fun one!  Students competed in both forms and sparring and represented well.

Chose the link on the homepage to access online registration information and payment for the Michigan Midwest TKD Championships.  This event is to be held December 3, 2011 in Milan, MI.  The event is hosted by Master Gale and Master Panizzo of Midwest Tae Kwon Do in Plymouth, MI.  If you have any questions or concerns about registration email Master Gale or Panizzo at tpanizzo@midwesttaekwondo.com or rgale@midwesttaekwondo.com.

Save the date and see you there!

Congratulations to the following students for achieving their first or next rank of black belt:

Master Chris Dykes- 4th dan, Mr. Marshall Gaines- 3rd dan, Mr. Sam Gaines- 3 poom, Mr. Kevin Jiang- 2nd poom, Miss Caleigh Lin- 2nd poom, Miss Kaylee Kastl- 1st poom, Miss Caitlin Schwartz- 1st poom, Mr. Himansu Vepamakula- 1st poom, Miss Anya Chinnaiyan- 1st poom and Miss Allison Del Proposto- 1st poom.  Everyone did a great job and the night was filled with great fun at the after-party!  We are very proud of you!  Thank you to those that came to support them and join in the celebration.