Jack Hwang's Martial Arts

Feb 2022

One of the many ways God has blessed me is by leading me to Jack Hwang's Martial Arts. I was doing really well last year until about August. Due to working more and becoming more involved with the church, I became stretched very thin. I had to make a decision, and my livelihood and my faith had to come before my newfound passion. I took a hiatus from Taekwondo until the beginning of the new year. It was difficult coming back and seeing that all of my peers had advanced. You build comradery in Taekwondo, just like any sport, so it’s difficult when you feel left behind. Despite that, I was determined to get myself ready for the next test on Jan 29th. Working with my instructors, I busted my tail to learn the next forms (and re-learn the ones I had forgot), as well as most of my one steps. By the time the week of the test came around, I was ready. Unfortunately, I tested positive for COVID that week and I had to quarantine. I missed the test and all that hard work seemed for nothing. I would have to wait another three months to test again. I was feeling pretty discouraged. It became pretty easy to decide to skip Taekwondo. I have become more busy than I was when I took a hiatus last year, as I’ve started two classes through Haskins School of Ministry, and I’ve started preaching. I went the week after COVID, but I skipped the week following. When I did come back, Randy (beginner belt instructor - far right) said, “Kyle, where ya been, man?” I told him how I ended up just sleeping on the previous Monday when I was supposed to be there. He said, “I was gonna tell you that I talked to Sonny (intermediate belt instructor - far left), and we decided we’re going to do a rank test just for you. It’s not fair that you had to miss it because of COVID.” I was so blown away by that and told him how much I appreciated it. He and Sonny, again, worked hard to help get me ready for my test. Today was the day. I’m proud to say that I did really well and I have finally earned my green belt. Mark is the one to my immediate right. He’s the black belt I had to spar with as part of my test. He has been a great encourager for me and I appreciate him, as well. I’m humbled to say that I could not have done it without him, Randy and Sonny, and all of Jack Hwang’s behind me. It’s an honor and a blessing to be a part of this school. I love my dojang. I’ll recommend everyone I can to take a free trial lesson. You won’t regret it. (Wow, Heaven forbid I ever win a Grammy or an Oscar, huh?)

Sep 2021

I couldn’t be happier. Amazing instructors that take time to teach kids respect, patience and self defense.

Dec 2019

My son loves everything about this! Great instructors 😁