The Red Bench
Today I was standing in line at the Starbucks at Ralph’s waiting for my first iced coffee of the summer. One of the store employees was waiting next to me and we started small talking about the recent improvements in…
Sidekicks Student Oath
Did you know that the Sidekicks Student Oath was written by a woman? Yes, it was. A former Sidekicks student wrote the Sidekicks Student Oath. Her name is Chrystal Chostner. SIdekicks student oath is recited at the start and close…
Student Leaders
Sidekicks student leaders are not the exception. Many of our students take an active role in student leadership and academics. This student is currently running for her school's activities commissioner. She's active in Taekwondo, and she frequently travels the world…
Sidekicks Student at Comic Con
Caine from the Amazing Digital Circus was represented at Comic Con by one of our Sidekicks senior yellow belt students. He reported, that "So many random people were coming up taking pictures of me. I even got interviewed by a…
Taekwondo Belt Common Mistakes
GMO recently came across this video about Taekwondo belt common mistakes and etiquette. We thought that many of the parents and students at Sidekicks, not to mention grandparents will find it useful. Most of us make these common mistakes a…
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…