October 8, 2011
Troy Martial Arts travels to Brighton Michigan for the Tae Kwon Do Michigan Open, Awarded 20 1st Places
Saturday was quite a day for Troy Martial Arts of Troy Michigan. Of the 30 participants it took to the Michigan Open in Brighton, Michigan, 20 took 1st place!
Master Tammy Trudeau, owner and master instructor for this Kils Tae Kwon Do Center, was very proud of all the participants.
At right, Grand Master Sang Sup Kil, 9th Degree Black Belt, and President of the Michigan Tae Kwon Do Association, poses with three students L-R: Nelson La, Rudy Longo, and Bobby La.
Trudeau's school boasts over 250 students, from beginner to the most advanced level. After over 10 years, and many expansions and redesigns, the center at Crooks Road and South Blvd is often filled with eager students, learning everything from discipline to proper techniques in Tae Kwon Do, Cardio Sculpt Kickboxing, Street Defense, and Bully Defense.
Master Tammy Trudeau, owner and master instructor for this Kils Tae Kwon Do Center, was very proud of all the participants.
At right, Grand Master Sang Sup Kil, 9th Degree Black Belt, and President of the Michigan Tae Kwon Do Association, poses with three students L-R: Nelson La, Rudy Longo, and Bobby La.
Trudeau's school boasts over 250 students, from beginner to the most advanced level. After over 10 years, and many expansions and redesigns, the center at Crooks Road and South Blvd is often filled with eager students, learning everything from discipline to proper techniques in Tae Kwon Do, Cardio Sculpt Kickboxing, Street Defense, and Bully Defense.
2011 Michigan Open
March 26, 2011
State Championships in Hartland Michigan produce 25 State Champions from same school: Troy Martial Arts
Saturday was quite a day for Troy Martial Arts of Troy Michigan. Of the 35 participants it took to the State of Michigan Martial Arts Championships, 25 took 1st place, and and 32 qualified for the National Championships in San Jose, California next June.
Master Tammy Trudeau, owner and master instructor for this Kils Tae Kwon Do Center, was very proud of all the participants. "Our top students work all year long for this day, and put everything they have into it. To see 25 of them champions, and 32 qualify for the trip to Nationals, is mind-boggling, but believable". Trudeau's school boasts over 200 students, from beginner to the most advanced level. After close to 10 years, and many expansions and redesigns, the center at Crooks Road and South Blvd is often filled with eager students, learning everything from discipline to proper techniques in Tae Kwon Do, Cardio Sculpt Kickboxing, Street Defense, and Bully Defense.
Master Tammy Trudeau, owner and master instructor for this Kils Tae Kwon Do Center, was very proud of all the participants. "Our top students work all year long for this day, and put everything they have into it. To see 25 of them champions, and 32 qualify for the trip to Nationals, is mind-boggling, but believable". Trudeau's school boasts over 200 students, from beginner to the most advanced level. After close to 10 years, and many expansions and redesigns, the center at Crooks Road and South Blvd is often filled with eager students, learning everything from discipline to proper techniques in Tae Kwon Do, Cardio Sculpt Kickboxing, Street Defense, and Bully Defense.
2011 Michigan State Championship
February 4, 2012
Troy Martial Arts 2012 Annual Tournament Big Success!
The TMA Annual Tournament was a great success, with over 80% of the dojang participating. All participants did two events (Forms and Breaking), and of those another 28 also competed in the sparring competition. The "Breaking" Grand Champions were Naomi Wildey (age 10U), Carrie Wildey (age 11-15), and Mike Brusoe (Adult). The "Forms" Grand Champions were Adrian Janarthanan (10U), Sana Mirza (age 11-15), and Nelson La (Adult). The "Sparring" Grand Champions were Johnathon Carmichael (10U), Carrie Wildey (age 11-15), and Nelson La (Adult).
All participants recieved some cool Bobbleheads (breaking), and large trophies (forms and sparring). Grand Champions got their 5-foot tall monster trophies, which we are sure will make for great memories and conversation pieces for years to come. Master Tammy Trudeau was very pleased and excited with all the competitors, and thrilled to see all of the students tae kwon do, breaking, self-defense, and sparring skills put to practical use.
Thanks to everyone who volunteered by setting up, organizing, judging, selling pizza, etc etc etc! Without everyones help, we could not have had the success we did. :-)
All participants recieved some cool Bobbleheads (breaking), and large trophies (forms and sparring). Grand Champions got their 5-foot tall monster trophies, which we are sure will make for great memories and conversation pieces for years to come. Master Tammy Trudeau was very pleased and excited with all the competitors, and thrilled to see all of the students tae kwon do, breaking, self-defense, and sparring skills put to practical use.
Thanks to everyone who volunteered by setting up, organizing, judging, selling pizza, etc etc etc! Without everyones help, we could not have had the success we did. :-)
June 27, 2011 (Troy.Patch.com)
Brick Breakers Competition a Smash at Troy Martial Arts
Kevin "Big K" Taylor is looking for something to break.
"It's hard to get in the Guinness World Records book," Taylor, of said during a brick-breaking seminar and competition Saturday at Troy Martial Arts. "Anybody can't get in the book. You got to do something really crazy."
On Sept. 19, Taylor's name will be added to Guinness World Records for his uncanny ability to punch his fist through nearly anything placed before him. Specifically, it was the 584 bricks he smashed in 57.5 seconds that earned the Clinton Township resident a spot in the records.
"It's hard to get in the Guinness World Records book," Taylor, of said during a brick-breaking seminar and competition Saturday at Troy Martial Arts. "Anybody can't get in the book. You got to do something really crazy."
On Sept. 19, Taylor's name will be added to Guinness World Records for his uncanny ability to punch his fist through nearly anything placed before him. Specifically, it was the 584 bricks he smashed in 57.5 seconds that earned the Clinton Township resident a spot in the records.
Now looking for new materials to destroy, Taylor plans to take a shot at another title.
"My team and I, next year, we are going to go to Rome, Italy, and see how much we can break," said Taylor, a third dan black belt in Tang Soo Do, a Korean discipline of martial arts, and first dan in Tae Kwon Do. "Anything they want us to break, we are going to break."
Focusing on his brick-breaking abilities, Taylor founded the World Speed Brick Breaking Association, headquartered in St. Clair Shores.
Tammy Trudeau, Master and co-owner of Troy Martial Arts, 1881 South Blvd., said brick breaking is growing in popularity. She and her husband, Mark Trudeau, said Taylor and his team will return to the dojo in September to celebrate the release of the latest Guinness World Records book.
Tom Grace of Bloomfield Township entered his first speed brick-breaking competition during Saturday's event. He credited his friend and competitor, Marcus Sikorski, 12, of St. Clair Shores for teaching him how to crack bricks quickly and safely.
"They usually don't believe me until I show them my Facebook page and they see my videos," Marcus said of some of the people he tells about his sport.
"My team and I, next year, we are going to go to Rome, Italy, and see how much we can break," said Taylor, a third dan black belt in Tang Soo Do, a Korean discipline of martial arts, and first dan in Tae Kwon Do. "Anything they want us to break, we are going to break."
Focusing on his brick-breaking abilities, Taylor founded the World Speed Brick Breaking Association, headquartered in St. Clair Shores.
Tammy Trudeau, Master and co-owner of Troy Martial Arts, 1881 South Blvd., said brick breaking is growing in popularity. She and her husband, Mark Trudeau, said Taylor and his team will return to the dojo in September to celebrate the release of the latest Guinness World Records book.
Tom Grace of Bloomfield Township entered his first speed brick-breaking competition during Saturday's event. He credited his friend and competitor, Marcus Sikorski, 12, of St. Clair Shores for teaching him how to crack bricks quickly and safely.
"They usually don't believe me until I show them my Facebook page and they see my videos," Marcus said of some of the people he tells about his sport.
February 29, 2012
For the third year, Troy Martial Arts presented the halftime show at the Placae of Auburn Hills, during the Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Bobcats game. This years performance was titled "Ninja", and even included Hooper (Pistons Mascot) in a full Ninja uniform! Practice was a blast on monday, and the main event wednesday night was a blast! Students showed off their Ninja skills, including Forms, Sparring, Breaking, an Numchucks. World Record holder Kevin Taylor even crushed some garbage cans, and broke 15 bricks! Click here to see the video and photo's!
Choreographed by the Detroit Pistons and Master Tammy Trudeau, the fans loved it, and the preformance was a huge success. We are already looking forward to the 2013 show!
Choreographed by the Detroit Pistons and Master Tammy Trudeau, the fans loved it, and the preformance was a huge success. We are already looking forward to the 2013 show!
Located at the Rite-Aid Plaza
Corner of Crooks Rd and South Blvd
1881 South Blvd W
Troy, Michigan (248) 828-4360
(Also known as "Kil's USA Martial Arts")
A Michigan Kil's Tae Kwon Do Center
Corner of Crooks Rd and South Blvd
1881 South Blvd W
Troy, Michigan (248) 828-4360
(Also known as "Kil's USA Martial Arts")
A Michigan Kil's Tae Kwon Do Center
USA Taekwondo Olympic School
March 31, 2012
Kil's Taekwondo Center's of Michigan held their Annual USA Taekwondo Referee Seminar today, and Troy Martial Arts was represented by many of our lead instructors. The 8 hour seminar included hands-on training, critiquing by the world's best referee's, and exams to test the effectiveness of the training. Included in the picture on the left: Master Yong Sup Kil, Master Sang Sup Kil, Mark Jeffery, Nelson La, Rudy Longo, and Ioana Grosu.