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Evening Programs

Basketball Tae Kwon Do Soccer Step Team

Our basketball, soccer and Tae Kwon Do programs run in continuous 10-week sessions.

Youth already enrolled in the Club’s morning and/or after school programs do not have to pay the annual membership fee
(Note: Space is limited so register early)

Basketball

Basketball Fundamentals Are Taught In A Non-Competitive,

Fun And Nurturing Environment Before Games Are Played

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High School: Open Gym

Grades 4-6 (coed): Open Gym

Grades 7 - 9: Open Gym

Dates and Times TO BE ANNOUNCED

Tae Kwon Do

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FREE Demonstration: Thursday, September 9th 6:30 - 7:30pm
at the Boys & Girls Club of West Orange (Community House)
You can also order your uniforms
PROGRAM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

All participants must be a member of the Boys & Girls Club of West Orange

Annual Membership Fee $15

Introductory Offer: First 10-week program FREE for the 1st 30 students to register

(a $45 value)

All students must purchase a uniform from the American Tae Kwon Do Academy

(Estimated Cost $50)

FREE Demonstration

Thursday, September 9, 2010

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Class Dates: Sept. 16, 23, 30 / Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 / Nov. 4, 11, 18

Sessions will be conducted by Tony Johnson of the American Tae Kwon Do Academy

TONY JOHNSON

It all started for Tony when he ran into Frank Coppola at a health fair at work. Frank was there promoting the health benefits of TKD and starting a class at the work facility. Tony had been a competitive bowler for 22 years – working three different leagues - and was looking for another sport. That encounter with Frank started Tony in a fresh direction at the age of 30 - proving it’s never too late to find a passion. Over the next decade Tony earned his 3^rd degree black belt and proceeded to set up schools in Livingston and Maplewood. And he’s not done yet. To hear Tony tell it there is always something to learn. His prior competitive team experience emphasized the value of teams – TKD adds a healthy dose of self reliance and presents people with an individual challenge – a chance to test yourself. Tony’s greatest source of satisfaction is in watching this sense of confidence grow in new white belts. “Just keep coming and do the best you can and you will soon move up the belts!” For those with more experience, Tony’s message is “there are no limits”. He started when he was 30 and, due to a case of Cerebral Palsy, Tony’s left side is smaller and weaker than his right. His left foot is a size 10.5 and his right foot is a size 12. Like others, Tony joined ATKDA for the sport – but stayed because of the friendships formed. “There is a great deal of camaraderie here and in one moment I will be trading kicks and blocks with someone – and in the next moment be out with them as some of my personal friends!” He may have a smaller left foot – but he can sure use it – as some of his ‘personal friends’ have found out!