A Jazzy Birthday
One of our Sidekicks students who has been with us for many years, has just turned the corner into her teens. She turned 13. A jazzy Birthday She celebrated a jazzy birthday with her family and we are happy to…
Pray for Ukraine
One of the Sidekicks moms is a volunteer at the House of Ukraine. She recently travelled to her home country of Ukraine and brought her parents and sister here to escape the war in Ukraine. "February is the shortest month…
Celebrating Ms. Castillo
Celebrating Ms. Castillo is what we are doing this week. For those of you who know Ms. Castillo, you see that she enjoys teaching the kids Taekwondo. And she is really good at it! In fact, so good that she…
Martin Luther King Jr. and Grandmaster Orange
When Grandmaster Orange was just a kid, he was able to meet Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. How did that happen, you ask? Well, sit back and have a listen to the story. One day Martin Luther King Jr. visited…
Sidekicks Instructor Ms. Castillo
Ms. Castillo is one of Sidekick's senior instructors who has been teaching Taekwondo for many years. She started training in Taekwondo with Grandmaster Orange back at National City Taekwondo Center. She brings a wealth of knowledge and technique to Sidekicks…
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 - October 15 this year. Sidekicks is proud to have students of all backgrounds. Find resources and learn more here on the Hispanic Heritage Month website. In this video you can see samples of…
Ninth Degree Black Belt Dedication
Like the best-laid plans, even making his ninth-degree black belt did not turn out as he thought it would. He began practicing the form four years ago in 2019, breaking down into tears as his physical body began to feel…
Navy Veteran Thanks Sharp Memorial Hospital Staff for Saving His Life
Navy Veteran Thanks Sharp Memorial Hospital Staff for Saving His Life Maurice Orange doesn't know where he'd be if it weren't for the hospital staff, and his wife who never left his side Read the original NBC news story here…
Former Sidekicks Student and Dad Visit GMO
This week, a former Sidekicks student and Dad came by to visit GMO. Grandmaster Orange is always pleased with former students who are doing well. He enjoys visiting with former students when they stop by Sidekicks to visit him. He…
Tenets of Taekwondo
Tenets of Taekwondo are recited at the start of each Taekwondo class at Sidekicks Martial Arts Academy in San Diego. What are the Tenets of Taekwondo ? They are Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit. The result is Victory! …