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  • Winter Weather Plan for Belt Promotion

    Hello, We wanted to touch base as we are sure that everyone is a little worried about the weather for Saturday morning. We feel like the best thing to do is to plan to move forward as scheduled until we really see what falls over night Friday. We will try to make a decision as early as possible, but if we decide to cancel we will send out a text no later than 9am Saturday morning. Please make sure you are receiving text messages from us, and if you aren't (or are unsure) please send an email to Masterphillips@kearneykarate.com with your name, your child's name, and your phone number so we can add you to the list. The following is our plan OPTION 1: Promotions as ....

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  • Holiday Hours

    Just a reminder of our Holiday Schedule: We will be open December 23rd, then closed the 24-26th We will be open December 30, then closed the 31st and 1st We will be back open January 2nd Belt Promotions: Little Ninja Beginners Jan 8th, Little Ninja Advanced Jan 9th and all other students Jan 11th! ....

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  • Back To School Picnic

    The Leadership Team will be hosting a Back To School Picnic on August 11th at Claybrook Park! Come enjoy a potluck lunch, games and time to socialize with other students and families! Fill out this form to sign up: https://www.mystudio.academy/e/?=Advantage/1418/20722 ....

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  • Black Belt Blog- Coach Cody

    How has Taekwondo had an effect on my life outside the Dojang? Being involved in Taekwondo has been one of the most influential aspects of my entire life. When I first began training in martial arts a little over five years ago I was a junior in high school and I did not think to highly of myself or my athletic abilities. That all changed once I began training. After I began training I noticed that was more confident in my public speaking abilities. My focus was greatly effected in the best way possible. After the first year I notice tremendous advancements in my endurance and my flexibility. I was able to kick higher and able to run faster for the mile run during school. You ....

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  • Black Belt Blog- Coach Tina

    One of the many fascinating things about Martial Arts is the duality of purpose and symbolism behind many techniques and practices. Most things have more than one meaning or purpose, from the seemingly simple jun-bi (ready position), through the many purposes of the ki-yap (spirit yell), to how, when, and why we kyung-nye (respect bow). Let’s focus on some of the many different ways students show respect while we are at the do-jang (Tae kwon Do School); you may know many of these, some of them might be new to you, and you may have seen other students doing some of these things without even realizing that they are showing respect. · Put your right hadn't across your heart, ....

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  • Black Belt Blog- Coach Erin

    Practicing Taekwondo can be a bit challenging at home, especially when you have no one to correct you if you make a mistake on your forms, or if you don’t know how to say a certain Korean word. Here are some helpful tips to improve your practice time to the best it can be. First things first; when you’re doing any physical activity, it’s best to warm up before hand. You could do the usual warm ups that we do in class, or you could make up a warm up that personally fits your style the best. It doesn’t matter what your about to do, your simple form or if your doing a full work-out, there is a reason we warm up first. Warm-ups are all about getting your body ready ....

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  • Black Belt Blog- Coach Christine

    Tae Kwon Do is family time for the Adcocks. I have trained with Master Phillips for five years along with my three children; Rachel, Monica, and Sean. I’m really proud that Rachel and Monica have achieved their Kukkiwon Black Belts and are now recognized as Black Belts at any Tae Kwon Do school around the world. Rachel and I continue to train and will be in the first group of Master Phillips’ students to test for the Kukkiwon 2nd degree Black Belt. It’s exciting but also scary knowing that our knowledge will be tested to the limits! Master Phillips is fond of saying iron sharpens iron and its true at Advantage Martial Arts; our leadership team works together helping ....

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  • Black Belt Blog- Coach Corbin

    So May is always a hard month because school ends, and you are making summer plans all while you are continuing your training in martial arts. In class I see so many faces, it's fun to come in and help all you guys. Unfortunately it's that time of the year again where I leave for 72 days to serve as full-time staff at H-Row-Bartle Scout Reservation and I have to leave you guys. May was fantastic! I can't wait until August to see you guys when I come back. ....

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  • Black Belt Blog- Coach Kolby

    My Life Before Advantage- Kolby Hayes When I was in Elementary school. I was a troublemaker. I didn’t care about work, got in trouble with the principal, talked back to my parents, fought with my brothers, and became a bad kid. I took Karate lessons every tuesday at the night hall by the Church of Annunciation for about five and a half years. They were nice and fun, but they didn’t feel organized. They just gave us lessons and expected us to do it in our sleep that night. When I was in sixth grade, Advantage Martial Arts replaced the old video store. One day Me and my mother went there took check it out and maybe transfer to a new school. I met Master Phillips and she was ....

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  • Black Belt Blog- March

    Some of my friends have asked why there are colored martial arts uniforms when most of them are white. Most uniforms, or doboks, are white because it is the most traditional color. The white symbolizes a blank scroll ready for knowledge or a student’s eagerness to learn. The more uncommon colors for a dobok are red, black, or blue. There are a variety of reasons as to why there are different colored uniforms at different schools. At events like tournaments, students will wear colored uniforms to distinguish themselves between competing schools. In some martial art schools, a different colored uniform can be a reward or can show your rank. Some schools have their students begin ....

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The Jackson Family

Stephen has been a student of Master Phillips for almost 4 years, since the school opened.  We were looking for assistance with discipline as well as an extracurricular activity since he hadn't yet started school.  What we found was so much more. We get compliments on his manners and how well behaved he is.  We are thankful to have Master Phillips be a part of Stephen’s formative years and look forward to seeing his potential in the years to come.

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Jenn V.

Several friends recommended Advantage last year when we inquired about karate classes for our very active 5-year-old. He is now entering his 4th belt cycle & loving every minute of it. He has learned so much. Master Phillips is great with the kids as are the other coaches that help. We would highly recommend Advantage to anyone interested in martial arts for their kids.

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Marcie M.

Absolutely amazing program!!! Highly and strongly recommended. My son is now very confident, disciplined, RESPECTFUL, and self sufficient. He's been working with Master Phillips for 2 years, currently a red belt...with all intentions to never stop training!

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