Yes, we train in this heat.

With the Dracut Old Home Day 2022 approaching quickly we can't afford to waste an evening.

Please read this advisory from the National Weather Service posted this afternoon.

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern,

  northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts and

  northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat

  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out

of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young

children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles

under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When

possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or

evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat

stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when

possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational

Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent

rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone

overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.

Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Testing today!

Good luck to all students testing today.

For any guests attending training today, we will still do the full warm up during the first half of class.  You are welcome to stay for the test and cheer on the test candidates.

Trudel Family Taekwondo supports USATKD

Once again of our instructors have renewed their membership with USATKD for another year.  

USATKD is the Olympic organization for Taekwondo in the US.

As required by USATKD, all black belts have passed the updated Safe Sport training and the senior instructors have renewed their background checks.

Membership in USATKD supports the US Taekwondo Olympic Program and provides access to training and events sponsored by USATKD.