Ocean Springs TaeKwonDo

Second day of tournament! Smiles all around!

Yesterday was our first day of Spring Nationals in New Orleans. Tournament was great with high energy from competitors and judges alike. Two of my high rank students climbed another rung on the ladder. Even with high activity, there was the constant reminder that we had lost one of the pioneers of our sport and life style.

Thank you Chuck Norris. You will be missed.

The martial arts world mourns the loss of Chuck Norris, a true icon whose influence reached far beyond the mat.

An 8th-degree black belt in Taekwondo—becoming the first Westerner to achieve this rank in 1997—he also held a 10th-degree black belt in Chun K*k Do, a 9th-degree in Tang Soo Do, and black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo.

While Chuck Norris was a serious and highly disciplined martial artist who took great pride in his training, he also understood something just as important—how to have fun. He became not only known for his incredible martial arts career, but also for the legendary “Chuck Norris” jokes that brought humor to millions.

His legacy reminds us that strength and discipline can exist alongside humility and joy. 💪

Be ready. Train sharp. 👊

Congratulations to our newest Senior Third Degrees, Ms Ellisa Brown and Mr Thomas Frisbie!Amazing performance today! They both flawlessly demonstrated Juche form, sparred many people and broke their boards! Good job!

Ring assignments are available!

Good Morning IMAS Family,

We are excited to officially share that ring assignments and competitor start times are now finalized for the 2026 IMAS Spring Nationals! 🎉

📎 Click the link below and you will find the full PDF outlining:
• Ring assignments for each division
• Individual competitor start times
• A clear breakdown to help you plan your day with confidence

Click here:
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Our goal, as always, is to create a smooth, organized, and high-level experience for every competitor, instructor, and family in attendance, and this schedule is a big part of delivering that.

As always, all information can also be found on the IMAS Website.

🔥 What Makes This Event Special 🔥
This isn’t just another tournament, this is the IMAS Spring Nationals in New Orleans, and we are going all in to create an unforgettable experience:

✅ Pre-scheduled ring times, No waiting around, compete with purpose
✅ Top-level competition from schools across the country
✅ Professional event flow designed with the competitor experience first
✅ High-energy atmosphere that brings out the best in every athlete
✅ Opportunities to grow, test, and perform at your highest level

Whether this is your first IMAS event or you’re a seasoned competitor, this weekend is about stepping on the floor prepared, confident, and ready to shine.

We are incredibly proud of the preparation and effort that has gone into this event, from the school owners and instructors to the competitors putting in the work every single day.

Now it’s time.

Let’s bring the energy.
Let’s represent our schools.
Let’s make this an unforgettable Spring Nationals. 🏆🔥

We can’t wait to see you all in New Orleans!

Click here:
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Would you like to try a class out? We have open mat time this Sat Feb 21, kids 9:30-10:20, teens and adults 10:30-11:25! Drop ins are welcome!

It’s cold, but we’re open tonight! Not like what we got last year!

Are you searching for a well-rounded fitness program that combines physical conditioning with effective self-defense techniques? Taekwondo is the perfect solution. In addition, our program prioritizes the development of essential life skills - Honor, Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, and Self-Control, which are fundamental to the teachings of Taekwondo.
Join us at Ocean Springs Taekwondo, where we offer classes tailored to all ages, with separate instruction for children and adults & teens. Beginner children learn in their own dedicated class .
Please contact us to arrange a trial class.

Happy Birthday to Mr Thomas Frisbie!

Congratulations to Mr Henry Davis! Our newest Fifth Degree Black Belt!