Dear Reader and family, It’s BELT TEST WEEK! 🥋 This Saturday is an important milestone for many of our students. Belt testing gives them an opportunity to show what they have learned, recognize how much they have grown, and take the next step in their Tang Soo Do journey. Our focus this week is simple: prepare well, build confidence, and finish strong! 🎥 WATCH THIS WEEK’S STUDENT VIDEO Our students are helping us get everyone ready for Belt Test Week! Take just 36 seconds and watch this...
10 days ago • 3 min read
🎉 BACK 2 SCHOOL JAM — THIS SATURDAY! Saturday, August 15 | 12:45–1:45 PM Students—who are you bringing? Good friends are an important part of growing up. The Back 2 School JAM gives our students a chance to bring a friend, have fun together, and build positive friendships outside of class. Tomorrow is the last school day before the JAM, so it is the perfect time to personally invite a friend you'd like to bring! Get ready for an hour of: Games • 🥋 Karate • 🎵 Music • 🏃 Obstacle Course • 🍕 Food...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader and family, We’re into the second week of August! School has/is starting, summer activities are wrapping up, and Starworld is in full swing as we get everyone back into their regular routines. Here’s the video of the week with what you need to know this week, and below are more details! 🎉 BACK 2 SCHOOL JAM – THIS SATURDAY! Saturday, August 15 | 12:45–1:45 PM It’s time for some FUN—and bring a friend! Friendships are an important part of growing up, and we want our students to...
16 days ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader and family, August is one of the most exciting months of the year at Starworld! Students are returning to school, preparing for Belt Testing, and taking the next step in their martial arts journey. We look forward to a great month of training and celebrating our students' accomplishments. 🥋 Time to Return to Your Karate Uniform Summer T-shirt season is coming to an end. Beginning in August, all students should return to wearing their full Tang Soo Do white uniform top to class as...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader and family, Welcome to August! Can you believe it's already here? As summer winds down and a new school year begins, August always feels like a fresh start. It's a time for new goals, new challenges, and new opportunities to become a little stronger than we were yesterday. It's one of my favorite months because you can almost feel the excitement and optimism that comes with a new beginning. Before I share what's ahead, I simply want to say thank you. Thank you for trusting...
26 days ago • 2 min read
Dear Starworld Families, To give our students additional time after returning to school, we have extended the Starworld Summer Reading Challenge through Saturday, August 15, 2026. The first weeks of a new school year are busy, but they are also a great time to strengthen the habit of reading. Our goal isn't simply to finish books—it's to help students develop the daily discipline of lifelong learning. Reading builds the focus, vocabulary, confidence, and self-discipline that help students...
28 days ago • 1 min read
This Week at Starworld Martial Arts Academy Dear Reader and family, The excitement is building as one of the biggest weeks of the summer is finally here! This week, many of our students will begin traveling to Chicago to compete in the World Tang Soo Do Association World Championships, while those training here at Starworld will enjoy Summer Treat Week, Buddy Week, and prepare for our upcoming Family Summer Training Week. There's something for everyone this week, and we hope you'll join us in...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader and family, Today is Tuesday – Sports Team Day! 🏈⚾🏀⚽ Wear your favorite sports team jersey, T-shirt, hat, or team colors to class and show your team spirit while you train. It's always exciting to see our students representing their favorite teams! Coming Up This Week 🟢 Wednesday – Favorite Video Game or Movie Character Day Dress as your favorite video game or movie character. Please make sure your outfit is appropriate for training and allows you to move safely. 🟣 Thursday –...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader and Family, Happy July! Today kicks off one of our favorite weeks of the summer—Spirit Week! We love seeing our students have fun, show their personalities, and build friendships while continuing to train. Participating in events like this helps create lasting memories and reminds everyone that martial arts is about much more than kicking and punching—it's about confidence, character, teamwork, and community. 🎉 Spirit Week (July 6–10) We invite every student to join the fun by...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read