Also, be sure to come to the BHCC Field Day this Wednesday- visit baltimorehomeschool.org to learn more!

• For Yellow Belt: Owen, Zoe, Alaya, Yaron, Daniella,
• For Yellow Stripe: Owen P.

When and where:

Kick Connection

8120 Ritchie Hwy
Pasadena, MD 21122

Directions

Friday, June 29th, 5:15 PM

What you need:

• Clean dobok (uniform)
• Your current belt (please do not wash the belt, though)
• Mouth gaurd
• Hand gear
• Foot gear
• Head gear
• Groin cup (boys only)
• Preferably chest gear, if you can find some
• Optional: shin gaurds

You will fill out and turn in your testing application to Ms. Patricia soon

What You Need to Know:

NEW PATTERS/EXERCISES:
Chon-Ji

Free Sparring Pattern 1 and 2 (pre-test only)

KICKS:
Side piercing kick (lead leg, rear leg, stepping)
Back piercing kick
Crescent kick
High kick
Side turning kick

STEP SPARRING:
Beginning 3-Step Sparring
HO SIN SUL:
One release from a double grab to the lapel
One release from a double grab to the wrist
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Chon-Ji means literally “the Heaven the Earth.” In the Orient it is interpreted as the creation of
the world or the beginning of human history. Therefore it is the initial pattern played by the
beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts; one representing the Heaven and the other
representing the Earth.
Diagram: “Plus sign”
Moves: 19
THE MEANING OF YELLOW BELT:
Yellow signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as in the Taekwon-Do foundation that is being laid.
THE COUNTRY WHERE TAEKWON-DO ORIGINATED: Korea
THE FATHER OF TAEKWON-DO, HIS RANK AND TITLE:
General Choi Hong-Hi, 9th DAN Black Belt Grand Master

THE TRANSLATION OF TAEKWON-DO:

Tae – Jumping, flying, to kick or smash with the foot
Kwon – Fist, to punch or destroy with the hand or fist
Do – The art or way
Taekwon-Do: The mental training and techniques of unarmed combat for self-defense was well as
health. It involves the skilled application of punches, kick, blocks, and dodges with bare hands and feet for the rapid destruction of a moving opponent or opponents.
THE BELT RANKNIG SYSTEM:
White
White/Yellow stripe
Yellow
Yellow/Green stripe
Green
Green/Blue stripe
Blue
Blue/Red stripe
Red
Red/Black stripe
Black (there are 9 degrees of Black Belt with 1st DAN being the lowest and 9th
being the highest.
CHARACTERISTCS OF A WALKING STANCE:
Length: 1.5 shoulder width
Measured from: Front: Tip of the big toe
Rear: Tip of the big toe
Width: 1.0 shoulder width
Measured from: Front: Center of the instep
Rear: Center of the instep
Weight distribution (F/R): 50% 50%
Available Facings: Full, half, reverse half.
Additional notes: The back knee is locked and the
front knee is bent so that the kneecap is over the heel
of the front foot. The front foot points to the front
and the back foot points no more than 25 degrees
from the front.

Suggested: Clean room and bed made.

Camp Half Blood, Percy Jackson Style, ages 10+                                          June 11-15 1:00-4:00pm
If you’re reading this, you’re not a regular kid: you’re a demigod and you’ve got amazing powers no mortal could ever have. It’s exciting to be a demigod, but it’s also dangerous, with monsters lurking around every corner and Greek gods who might just have a grudge against you! Now you must attend the new Camp Half-Blood: Maryland Camp and learn how to send monsters to Tartarus in battle training with Annabeth and discover the secrets of the gods in mythology sessions with Athena! Plus, find out who your Olympian parent is, participate in great warrior games, and research and present to your class the history of the god/goddess in your family! Don’t miss out on this fun and exciting camp– your life could depend on it!
Cost: $100 for BHCC Members $150 for non-members
RSVP

Youth Drama Camp ages 9-12                                 June 11-15 9:00am-12:00pm
We will focus on physical, social, and artistic development of our young actors as we explore creativity, vocalization, and movement through stories, nursery rhymes, improvisation and theatre game. Students will gain confidence and stage presence in this introduction to theatre as we tap into the energy and imagination of young actors through creative dramatics and build theatre skills while working in a group to prepare a skit to perform at the end of the summer camp.
Cost: $125 for BHCC Members $150 for non-members
RSVP. 

Just for Kicks Camp ages 10+                               June 18-22 9:00am-12:00pm
Learn real self-defense while having the highlight of the summer during this awe-some martial arts camp! The Korean art of Taekwon-Do, the way of the hands and the feet, is a true martial art that teaches effective self-defense techniques, defense against bullies, great moral values, self-confidence, and more! Instructor is a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwon-Do and a national champion.
Cost: $100 for BHCC Members $130 for non-members
RSVP  

Teen Drama Camp ages 11+                                    June 18-29 1:00-4:00pm
Enjoy 2 weeks of playwriting, acting, producing and directing your own dramatic creation with this fun and entertaining summer camp! Practice auditioning, voice projection, characterization, movement, and more!
Cost:  $250 for BHCC Members $300 for non-members
RSVP

Little Warriors Camp Ages 3-9                                 June 25-29  9:00am-12:00pm
Learn real self-defense while having the highlight of the summer during this awe-some martial arts camp! The Korean art of Taekwon-Do, the way of the hands and the feet, is a true martial art that teaches effective self-defense techniques, defense against bullies, great moral values, self-confidence, and more!. Instructor is a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwon-Do and a national champion.
Cost: $100 for BHCC Members $130 for non-members
RSVP

Lego Machines Camp                                           Tue & Thur July 10, 12, 17 &  19 1:00-400pm ages 5-12
Lego Camp will give children a chance to explore the many possibilities of Legos. These possibilities include, creating structures such as
houses, castles and cities or vehicles that zip along at blinding speeds, carry enormous payloads or do demolition work or machines that lift, spin, make noise or otherwise dazzle. There will be activities and games, such as Lego car races and friendly team competitions to determine who has built the best project in a variety of categories (i.e. fastest, most colorful, tallest, most complex, most efficient, etc.) Of course there will be plenty of time for children to role-play by forming imaginary worlds with their creations.
Cost: $75 for BHCC Members $100 for non-members
RSVP

Youth Drama Camp ages 5-8                                 July 23-27 9:00am-12:00pm
We will focus on physical, social, and artistic development of our young actors as we explore creativity, vocalization, and movement through stories, nursery rhymes, improvisation and theatre game. Students will gain confidence and stage presence in this
introduction to theatre as we tap into the energy and imagination of young actors through creative dramatics and build theatre skills while working in a group to prepare a skit to perform at the end of the summer camp.
Cost: $125 for BHCC Members $150 for non-members
RSVP

Women’s Self-Defense Camp ages 14 to adult           July 23-27 1:00-2:30pm
Learn to defend yourself in five days!
Can you quickly, effectively defend yourself and escape from an attacker? Now is your time to learn. With this 5-day camp, adults will learn
simple and effective techniques necessary to defend yourself against attackers while building confidence and inner strength. With the dangerous amount of high school bully-ing, younger participants ages 14+ can learn the techniques and acquire the attitude to stop being a victim. You will learn easy defense techniques that any-one can perform from a 2nd degree black belt, national champion, and martial arts writer.
$75 for a 5-day course $50 for parents with children enrolled in a BHCC summer camp
RSVP

Back to Basics! ages 8+                                       July 23-27 1:00-4:00pm
A Real Food Nutrition Summer Camp for Kids
GMOs? Organic? All-Natural? Low-Fat? Pesticides? Free-Range? Have you ever wondered what real food is? Do you know how to make a delicious snack that’s good for you, too, Without using the microwave? Find out at this fun and educational summer camp that teaches you how to make real treats with real food!
Cost: $100 for BHCC Members $150 for non-members
RSVP 

ART CAMP ages 9-14                                              July 23-27 2:30-4:00pm
A beginner’s sketching & drawing summer camp
Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw well but just don’t know where to begin? Then Art Camp is the summer camp for you!
Learn how to draw basic images with pencil at this fun camp for kids! Sign up now!
Cost:$50 for BHCC Members $70 for non-members
RSVP

Modern Herbology, Harry Potter style ages 10+                               July 30-August 3  1:00 pm to 4:00pm
Have you ever wished that you could take Herbology class at Hogwarts?  Well, now you can do the next best thing! Learn about different herbs and plants, what their true properties and uses are, and where to find them during this cool and educational summer camp! Learn how to make your own teas, salves and more!
Cost: $100 for BHCC Members $150 for non-members
RSVP

Bring your lunch, water and sunscreen.  

Here are some featured pictures from the 2012 Starry Night Homeschool Prom at the BHCC! To download these and more great pictures, scroll down to the previous posts and click on the images.

Within the next few days, the silly pictures and the candid photos will be posted. We will also add a slide show that includes a combination of photos!