Word of the Week: Confidence
Confidence is a feeling of self-assurance. You trust that you know what you're doing or talking about. You believe in yourself! This week...
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Master Holley
Jun 3, 20212 min read
Word of the Week: Fitness
Physical fitness is a huge part of becoming a black belt. In classes this week, we are discussing ways to develop a strong and healthy...
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Master Holley
May 23, 20214 min read
Getting to Know Master Holley
Hi there! My name is Master Valerie Holley. As we prepare for our Grand Opening, I thought this would be a good opportunity to introduce...
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Master Holley
Apr 8, 20211 min read
Word of the Week: Responsible
In our discussions this week during class, we have been talking about responsibility: being accountable, reliable, and fulfilling your...
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Master Holley
Mar 1, 20212 min read
Consistency: A Key to Success
Imagine that you're in school. Class starts, and your teacher asks a question that is completely foreign to you. Students around you...
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Master Holley
Jan 5, 20214 min read
How to Make and Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
I recently learned that January 17 is "National Ditch New Year's Resolution Day." When I looked it up, the recommended way to celebrate...
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Master Holley
Dec 8, 20202 min read
Word of the Week: Focus
Focus is incredibly important, for a number of reasons. First, it is a sign of respect. Paying attention to someone shows that you care...
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Master Holley
Sep 28, 20202 min read
The Tenets of Taekwondo: Indomitable Spirit
This is part of a series on the Five Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit....
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Master Holley
Sep 23, 20202 min read
The Tenets of Taekwondo: Self Control
This is part of a series on the Five Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit....
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Master Holley
Aug 27, 20205 min read
How to choose the right martial arts studio
This is such a great question. People pick different schools for many different reasons: maybe you have a friend going there, maybe it's...
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Master Holley
Aug 19, 20202 min read
The Tenets of Taekwondo: Perseverance
This is part of a series on the Five Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit. I'll...
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Master Holley
Aug 15, 20203 min read
The Tenets of Taekwondo: Integrity
This is part of a series on the Five Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit....
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Master Holley
Aug 13, 20202 min read
Our Belt Testing Philosophy
We recently had our very first belt test as Grand Valley Taekwondo. It was very exciting! I have to confess, I think I was even more...
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Master Holley
Aug 3, 20203 min read
The Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy
This is part of a series on the Five Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit. When I...
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Master Holley
Jul 13, 20201 min read
Our Mission
Welcome to Grand Valley Taekwondo! When I was a young teenager, I really struggled with my self esteem. I was overweight and I lacked...
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