June 26, 2010
Morningstar Taekwon-Do recently promoted 18 students to 1st Degree Black Belt and 1 student to 2nd Degree Black Belt. The test was conducted by Morningstar Taekwon-Do head instructor Mike Morningstar and began at 10:00am and continued through until 4:00pm. Congratulations to all who were successful.
June 19, 2010
Over the weekend of June 19th, Morningstar Taekwon-Do hosted an amazing and eye opening seminar conducted by Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha “the worlds best student ever of Taekwon-do” as stated by the Founder General Choi Hong Hi,  In 1997 Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha became the first Grand Master to be promoted to 9th Degree by General Choi. Grand Master Rhee was accompanied by his son, 7th Degree Master Andrew Rhee.
The seminar was very interesting not only from a technical and physical perspective but also the amount of historical facts and stories that Grand Master shared with the students. The people who unfortunately could not attend this seminar missed a great opportunity and experience that rarely comes around. Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha was the closest person to General Choi and he is one of his original Students.
In the evening all the participants gathered at a local Korean restaurant for a dinner banquet where Grand Master’s Park Jong Soo and Grand Master Kong Young Il, the original members of the famous 1973 ITF demonstration team that toured the world promoting the ITF and General Choi’s Taekwon-Do. If not for these great men, Taekwon-Do would not be enjoying the status that it is today.
June 5, 2010
On Saturday June 5th, 2005 the Can-Am Championships were held in Oakville hosted by Morningstar Taekwon-Do. The tournament featured competitors from 7 Provinces and 5 States and boasted a head table of 4 Masters, including the President of the Canadian Taekwon-Do Federation (CTFI), Master Clint Norman and the Vice-President of the USITF, Master Ruben Suarez. The tournament brought over 300 competitors and 400 spectators to the beautiful town of Oakville, nearly filling the 1,000-seat venue. The cheers from the crowd were most notable whenever there was a final match between the USA and Canada, each country encouraging their country’s competitor.
The tournament started with an opening ceremony that was culminated with some inspirational words from CTFI President, Master Norman, who emphasized the importance of competing in the spirit of the tenets of Taekwon-Do.  The tournament was highlighted by a fiercely competitive Black Belt division consisting of over 130 participants, many of whom had international experience competing in the previous year’s ITF World Championships and looking for a spot on Canada’s National Team.
May 22, 2010
Blackburn Taekwon-Do recentely hosted a sparring seminar with 7th Dan and coach of the German National team, Master Lam.
May 8, 2010
TAO Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar recently conducted a 6-hour technical seminar in London, Ontario. The event was hosted by Mrs. Cathy Hadubiak, head instructor of Oakridge Taekwon-Do.  Fifty two participants were put to the test with a very challenging warm up.
Mr. Morningstar covered fundamental movements, kicking and leg strengthening exercises, patterns, 3-step and 1-step sparring and self-defense. This was the 3rd annual training workshop hosted in London.
April 11, 2010
On Sunday April 11, 2010 from 1:30 to 4:00 PM, Blackburn Taekwon-Do hosted a Red Belt & Up training with Master Kou (7th Degree) and Mr. Steven LeGrow (5th Degree) to honor the 55th Birthday of Taekwon-Do. The training started with cardio and conditioning drills led by Master Kou Iat Chio. He pushed the students through various punching, kicking, push-up and sit-up exercises. After a small break, he continued with some Patterns. After that the training was continued by Mr. LeGrow who led the class through various sparring drills to enhance attacking and counter skills in sparring. After the sparring session, the class had the opportunity to practice board breaking with plastic re-brakable boards.
March 20, 2010
On Saturday March 20th TAO Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar was invited by Lighting Taekwon-Do and Mr. Chris Howes to conduct a 6-hour training session. The first 2 hours of the session was for all levels and the last 4 hours were for Black Belts only. The training covered physical conditioning, basic movements, self defence and patterns Chon-Ji through Se-Jong.  On the Sunday Mr. Howes treated Mr. Morningstar to a day of sightseeing through the beautiful Rocky Mountains, the town of Banf, Alberta and an afternoon at the outdoor Hot Springs.
March 6, 2010
On Saturday, March 6, 2010, Blackburn Taekwon-Do hosted the 2010 Ontario Invitational Championships. Competitors from Ontario, Quebec, Philadelphia and Connecticut came together for a day of intense competition in both individual and team competitions.  The day started with a quick demonstration and on to color belt competition. In the afternoon the black belts competed demonstrating some great skill in patterns and sparring. The tournament was concluded at 5:30 PM.
Blackburn Taekwon-Do would like to thank all who supported this event.
February 20, 2010
Seven Freedom Taekwon-Do students from White Belt to Blue Belt recently attempted and were successful in their quest for new ranks. The test was conducted by Ms. Kathy Trigger and assisted by Freedom Taekwon-Do head instrcutor Ms. Belly-Ann Villeniuve. Congratulations on your promotions and good work promoting Taekwon-Do in the City of Cornwall.
February 20, 2010
TAO Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar recently conducted a 7 1/2-hour technical seminar for the students and Instructors from Oakridge TKD, Thames Valley TKD and Morningstar TKD. Eighty participants from yellow belt to 3rd Degree Black Belt attended.
The seminar covered stretching, conditioning, basic and advanced kicking drills, patterns and finished with sparring drills. The morning session was from 9:00am – 12:30pm and was for children yellow belt to black stripe. The afternoon session was from 1:00pm-5:00pm for Jr. Black belts and adults yellow belt and above.