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

Week One: 9/1/10

-Introduction to “Jidokwan-Chi”

-Stretching I

-Pressure Points

-Body Mechanics

-Hand Locks

-Elements of Falling I

Week Two: 9/8/10

-Stretching II

-Yoga and The Martial Arts

(Certified Instruction: TBA)

-Key Chain Defense

-Introduction to Garment Grabs and Releases

Week Three: 9/15/10

-Jidokwan-Chi Review

-Garment Grabs and Releases II

-Element of Falling II

-The Take Down

-Defense Against Attacker

Week Four: 9/23/10

-Fight or Flight

-The Mind Set: Drama-N-Attitude (DNA)

-Key Chain Defense and The Take Down

-Test Your Skills

-Certificate Presentation

The cost of this seminar is $65.00. A deposit of $30.00 is due by 8/23/10, and the balance is due upon start of class on 9/8/09. Class size is limited to 10 participants; family and group rates are available. Other classes will be offered pending enrollment. For more information on establishing a placeholder for this event, complete the application Womens Self-Defense and contact  Steven Miller at (818) 472-5267.

When a punch is thrown many Karate Ka’s, Fighters, and Martial Art enthusiast throw punches from the wrong part of the body. The hip area of the human body is a critical center to an effective punch, not the shoulder as many would believe. For example: Placing the left foot forward while raising the right hand, and using a straight punch style while turning the hip area to the left simultaneously 30 degrees is an effective way to put your weight into the intended strike. Furthermore, as you improve with this technique begin to slide your left foot further to the left by even inches gives you more striking power.  Good luck with your practice!

GM Miller

2/28/09