The Spectacular Practitioners of Hapkido!

TKD Jidokwan will host an upcoming seminar on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Ciro’s training center located in South San Jose, Ca. A review and discussion of the history of Korean Hapkido as it developed from post war 1950-1967, and onto to the Americas thereafter; and, a look at several renowned Master’s of this unique sport. Secondly, hand stretching and self-defense against a single attacker will be another area of training offered. This event is by invitation only and sponsored by Grandmaster Miller, and the United Taekwondo Jidokwan Association. Lose clothing or a martial art uniform is suggested for training.

Inquirys can be made to Grandmaster Miller at smaramiss42@gmail.com

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012

Place: Ciro’s Training Center at Plama Sorrento

Where: 250 Palm Valley Blv. San Jose Ca 95123

Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm

Activities Scheduled:

1) Warm up-Body Mechanics

2) Stretching

3) Korean-to-American Hapkido Review and Discussion

4) Self-Defense Against Single Attack

5) Review and Seminar Close

Best regards,

Grandmaster Miller

Date: March 17, 2012

Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm

Location: Ciros Training Center

150 Palm Valley Blvd. San Jose Ca

Seminar Outline:

1) Warm up and stretch

2) Inside Cresent Kick

3) Outside Cresent kick

4) Front Snap Kick-3 Position

5) Lunging Front Snap Kick-1 position

6) Target Review

7) Closeout and Discussion

GM Miller

smaramiss42@gmail.com

DATE: Saturday, March 3, 2012

TIME: 3:30pm-5:00pm

LOCATION: “Ciros Training Center” 150 Palm Valley Blvd, San Jose Ca 95123

SEMINAR OUTLINE:

1) “Jidokwan-Chi” and The Stretch

2) Defensive Block Fundamentals

3) 3-Step Defensive Hand Techniques #1-5

4) Introduction to the “Blind Backside Kick”

Grandmaster Miller

Grandmaster Miller (GMM) who recently relocated from Southern Ca will  host an introductory Jidokwan-Taekwondo / Hapkido seminar in Morgan Hill, Ca on Saturday, January 28 2012. This event will run from 10:00am-12:00noon and is free to the public; please dress casual if you wish to participate. GMM is currently ranked a 7th Dan with the “United Taekwondo Jidokwan Association” and brings his 37 years experience in various martial arts to Morgan Hill Ca.  Additional information about GMM and his studies will be available at the event.

LOCATION

Anderson Lake County Park

19245 Malaguerra Ave

Morgan Hill Ca

DATE

January 28, 2012

10:00am-12:00 noon

SEMINAR EVENTS

-Introduction to Jidokwan Taekwondo / Hapkido

-Stretch and Body Mechanic Review / Human Anatomy

-Poomse / Forms Review

-Fundamentals of Falling

-One Step Free Form Defense

-The Take Down

-Review and Finish

Grandmaster Miller

GM Miller

GM Miller

Saturday, August 7, 2010 there will be a Black Belt Demonstration following the 2nd Black Belt Test of Eduardo Barilla. This demonstration will provide Free Form, Sparring, Self Defense, and Breaking; refreshments will be served. Please support your family members and come watch them demonstrate their MMA skills.

GM Miller

The results of this competition are as follows:

Women’s Black Belt Division: 18-19:

Janet Cortez-First Place

Caitlyn Gomez- Second Place

Women’s Black Belt Division 20-25:

Isaura Barillas-First Place

Stephanie Yanez-Second place

Men’s Black Belt Division 18 and up:

Matt Erolin-First Place

Eduardo Barillas-Second Place

Richard Hopkins-Third Place

Children’s

Green-Blue Belt Division:

Kamie Castro-First Place

Bryce Betancourt-Second place

Grand Champion:

Matt Erolin

In keeping up with what is now a family tradition, the video link below is Grandmaster Miller’s grandson, Steven H. Miller III who was visiting from Connecticut during Thanksgiving. He is demonstrating an elbow wood breaking technique. His lesson on breaking techniques prior to the break involved using the hip motion of twisting to gain momentum and power and the use of Ki (internal energy). He clearly demonstrates this as you see him build up his confidence for his final attempt. No injuries were made during this break; just a lot of confidence building and pride. TKD Jidokwan salutes this new student and his accomplishments!

Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 12:00 noon will mark our annual “TKD Jidokwan Black Belt Day”. This annual event will be hosted by Grandmaster Miller and his daughter, Chief Instructor Caitlyn A. Gomez. Ms Gomez will be testing for her 2nd Dan which was recommended last fall. All present and past Black Belts are encouraged to atend this event. Ms Jannet Cortez will also be testing for her Red Belt. Both of these Mixed Martial Artists have proven they are more than ready to display their skills, and have been training and mentoring other students within the Antelope Valley TKD Jidokwan system. The sitting board for this event will include Grandmaster Miller-7th Dan, Isaura Barillas-2nd Dan, Stephanie Yanez-2nd Dan, and Tito Yanez-1st Dan.

Some High Lights:

Student Highlights

Ms. Barillas is currently a full time student at Antelope Valley College studying business, and studied TKD Jidokwan in the Antelope Valley. Additionally, she trains with Team 3-D, and Young Champions Karate Studios.

Ms. Yanez is a Senior Coordinator for the “Dr. Phil Show” and “Doctors” on CBS, and graduated from Pasadena City College, and studied TKD Jidokwan in the San Gabriel Valley. Furthermore, she was recently promoted to Chief Instructor at TKD Ji Do Kwan Studios

Mr. Yanez is serving with the armed forces stationed out of Camp Pendleton, San Diego CA as a USMC Lance Corporal, and studied TKD Jidokwan in the San Gabriel Valley.

For more information contact Grandmaster Miller at (818) 472-5267

Black Belt Day Photograph 2009:

Ms Gomez who is first on the left side tested for 2nd Dan, and Jannet on the far right tested for Red Belt