During my years teaching, both on my own and at Shin’s, I have known many people who have achieved the rank of black belt.  Some have moved on to earn a 2nd or 3rd degree, others have quit, some of simply kept training without advancing forward in rank.  Some have earned their black belt so [...]

Located in the Santa Clarita Valley, Shin’s Family Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts Fitness Center, hosts one of the toughest tae kwon do martial arts black belt tests in all of Santa Clarita.  On March 21st, twelve tae kwon do students endured six and a half hours of grueling physical challenges.  Without a doubt the largest tae [...]

One of the main goals in any martial art, whether it’s karate or taekwondo, is to teach it’s students the meaning of the black belt.  For some, its the thrill of competition while for others it’s the desire to achieve unity between body and mind.  Martial art students vary in their personal goals.  Some practice their karate or taekwondo [...]