Tenets of Tae Kwon Do : Self Control

Self-Control (Guk Gi)  

A serious student must learn not to be impatient, to continue steadfastly and to persevere.  Conducting oneself with control whether inside or outside the dojang (school).  An ability to work within one's capabilities.

• Go have total control of oneself mentally, physically & emotionally
• To have control over ones desires and actions
• To have the ability to live and work within the panorama of the self

Taekwondo is not to be used for aggression, but for defense. This is one reason why a student of Taekwondo must learn self-control while he/she is learning techniques. In class, physical self-control is vital to avoid accidentally harming one's self or one's fellow students.

KC Jones Martial Arts 5 Year Anniversary

We would like to invite everyone to celebrate K.C. Jones Tiger-Rock Martial Arts being open for 5 years!  On Friday, May 2, 2014, we will be having an amazing, fun fitness  class at the Long Beach Town Green.  We will also have cake, drinks and a martial arts demonstration.  Former, current and future students come join us in all the fun!

Any questions please Mr. Jones, and don't forget to invite all your friends!


Date: Friday, 2 May 2014
Time: 5p-6:15p
Location: Long Beach Town Green

Self Defense Seminar, March 7, 2014

Self Defense is an essential skill that everyone should learn to protect themselves and their loved ones.  This seminar provides scenario based techniques to handle common, real life situations. 

You will learn the proper means to remove yourself from many of the horrible circumstances that may occur in life.  Even though, nothing can fully prepare you for what may exist in the world, by attending this seminar, you will be able to understand what you can do to quickly and safely remove yourself from that situation and get to safety.

Within the safe environment of KC Jones Martial Arts Academy, you will get hands on experience dealing with specific real-life scenarios.  Here is how it works:

• All techniques that are taught have been designed around everyday movements like knocking on a door, turning a key, rubbing your fingers together or just walking. You will leave confident that you will remember what you have been taught because you use the same movements every day.
• All techniques are taught in a non-violent manner so you will not severely injure anyone, protecting you from liability. Don't be afraid to use what you have learned
• Courses are taught in a fun, relaxed atmosphere but are very informative and give each group the necessary tools to possibly save their life.
• Courses are designed to be an hour.
• The seminar is hands on but is very safe and is taught with the beginner in mind; someone with no previous self-defense knowledge.
• Be proactive and take advantage of this opportunity now. We normally only host a few of these seminars a year so you will want to take advantage NOW!

Even if you have attended other self-defense seminars from Mr. Jones, you will learn much more and be able to refine the movements previously acquired.  And even more important, you will gain very valuable practice with direct one-on-one guidance from Mr. Jones and his instructors.  This class is an important way for you and your loved ones to learn what to do before it actually does happen.  Mr. Jones also covers those skills to identify bad situations before they occur, giving you hints and tips necessary to prepare before it is too late.

Date: Friday; March 7, 2014
Time: 6:30P.M.
Location: KC Jones Martial Arts Academy, 202 C East Railroad St., Long Beach, MS  39560
Cost: $20 per person

For more details contact Mr. Jones at 228-822-1108 or email at kcjones8@bellsouth.net

February 2014 Promotional Testing

Promotional Testing Time is Here!!!

February 7-8 and 12, 2014

  Testing is an essential part of your growth and development as a martial artist.  It is a culmination of all that you have achieved this cycle, and is a means of demonstrating your ability in front of High Ranking Instructors, other students, and your friends and family.

  If you have any concerns regarding testing, please feel free to speak with one of the instructors about your progress.  You also may want to consider private lessons to tune up your form, iron out issues with sparring-flow drill, clean-up contact skills and jump-kicks, work on board breaking, or elevate your sparring.  If so please e-mail or stop by the office and schedule a one-on-one private lesson with one of our instructors!

Requirements to test
  The following is required before you can test:

1. Your Tiger-Rock (TR) Membership is current (see Mr. Jones for instructions)
2. Pay testing fees to Mr. Jones (by February 6, 2014)
3. Ensure you have correct number of classes
4. Earn all required stripes

Testing Schedule

February 7, 2014

All Tae Kwon Do adults 7pm

Sr. Master Hensley's school

11382 Three Rivers Road Gulfport, MS  39503

February 8, 2014

Tiger Cubs, Jr. White & Yellow 9am

Jr. Green & Blue 10:15a  

Jr. Brown, Red, Black 11:30a 

Grand Master Calhoun's school

1842 Pass Road Gulfport, MS  39507 

February 12, 2014

All Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 7pm

K.C. Jones Tiger Rock Martial Arts