Locks of Love
One of our Sidekicks students who had become known for his long hair, was recently inspired to chop it all off. Why? Because back in 2023., he saw a commercial on T.V. for St. Jude's Hospital It featured a young…
Sidekicks Sparring Competition
Sidekicks Students Sparring Competition in Class Keeping track of Kicks and punches during sparring competition is not so easy. Things happen quickly out on the sparring floor and you have to be decisive and quick to call out what you…
Year of the Dragon 2024
Wishing Everyone a Great Year of the Dragon 2024! The Dragon can bring prosperity and good luck! Learn about the Year of the Dragon in this ABC news story. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kz7SaOj-fjA&pp=QAFIAQ%3D%3D Grandmaster Orange created this image of an orange made…
How To Tie a Taekwondo Belt
Many Sidekicks parents and even Sidekicks students struggle with trying to tie a taekwondo belt. In fact, maybe this scenario looks and sounds familiar at your house, when getting ready for Taekwondo. Watch this video to see How To…
Martial Arts Topics
What are some martial arts topics that Sidekicks students learn about? Well, I recently sat in on a week of Taekwondo classes at San Diego Sidekicks Martial Arts Academy and these are some of the topics that students were learning…
Sidekicks Halloween Photo Shoot for Sidekicks Students
Sidekicks Halloween Photo Shoot for Sidekicks Martial Arts Students is coming up on Saturday October 28 and Monday, October 30 of 2023. Be sure to sign up in advance at the school and pay in advance to save $$. Then…
A Call for Prayer: Supporting a Family at Sidekicks Facing Cancer
A Call for Prayer: Supporting a Family at Sidekicks Facing Cancer In times of hardship and adversity, the power of support and prayer can provide immense comfort and strength. The Sidekicks community has been a long-standing pillar of support for…
Sidekicks White Belt Power!
Sidekicks White Belt Power! White Belts come and white belts go. But the ones who stay become Yellow Belts, then Green Belts, and on to Blue Belts. And the really dedicated White Belts then turn into dedicated Red Belts, and…
Reno TKD Anniversary Celebration
Grandmaster Orange and Mrs. Orange will be attending and honored at this upcoming Reno TKD event hosted by Grandmaster Clint Robinson. Grandmaster Robinson and GMO have known each other since they met at a Taekwondo Tournament back in the 1970's.…
Celebrating Inclusion
Celebrating Inclusion Grandmaster Orange spoke to students at High Tech Middle School, as a special guest for their Black History Month Community Meeting. He was invited by a current Sidekicks student. Sidekicks students are encouraged to learn and practice leadership…