Master Josh Burgess

Last Saturday, Sept. 22nd, Josh had to "mid-term".

It was held prior to the beginning of a tournament in Rupert. I was excited that it was close to home so we could go watch him. I LOVE watching him in the art of Taekwondo.

The rank of Master has several different forms that have to be demonstrated in front of a judging panel of other Taekwondo Masters.

I was so impressed with the students who showed such respect to their instructor to come to the tournament early to watch Josh and show their encouragement.

Those who would be competing later in the tournament or not.

Pretty darn neat.

So, I tried using my camera to video Josh doing part of one of his forms and his board breaks.

Have you ever been videoing and can't tell if the camera is taping or not?

Yep, have a couple of minutes of the floor, walls....

But trust me, the board breaks were 

AWESOME!!!

Congrats Bud, I love you.

You are a great example of a real gentleman, friend and an amazing instructor.

Josh & Taekwondo

I have been asked why I put Josh in Taekwondo when he was younger...

I did it because he was small, quiet and was being picked on a lot at school.

Not because I wanted him to be a bully, but because I wanted him to learn to have confidence in himself.

and what an amazing adventure it has beenJosh aka Mr. Burgess, "Teacher", Mr. Josh is now doing the same thing for other students.

Teaching the Martial Art of TaekowndoJosh enjoys "forms", basically they are self defense moves done in a specific sequence.
and though he is very good at sparing it is not his favorite thing to do

His weapon of choice...

The Bo Staff

His talent...

Flying!!Butthe HIGHER the better

Josh has always been respectful...and so that part of the Art came natural to himDon't get me wrong he likes the metals Though now he would rather just watch his students compete at tournaments

On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Twin Falls, Josh mid-termed in preparation to earning his

5th Degree Blackbelt. He still has 1 1/2 years until he can test for 5th Degree and the

title of Master

But over the past 14+years I still get nervous at belt advancements, testings and tournaments

He is finding new ways to break boards

but everyone looks forward to watching him FLY

His respect and support to his Senior Instructors and students is close to unmatched.

Josh and I have traveled as he competed in National Tournaments and Demo- Team Competition

Kirk would stay home with Kira and Derek.

So, it was extra nice to have him at this next step of Josh's Taekwondo journey.

Love ya Bud...

You still have the Eye of the Tiger!