Saturday, March 13, 2010 Steve’s TKD Ji Do Kwan hosted their Annual “Springtime Karate Wars Tournament”; this event proved to be an exciting day for all competitors. The tournament began at 10:30 A.M. with a Hapkido warm up by the participating Black Belts. Scoring included traditional Taekwondo hand and foot techniques, and Hapkido throws.

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

Steven H. Miller III

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!

Students, Parents, and Friends:

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