Help us save Brookings Taekwondo!

Master Mark and Kelli Anawski                                                         www.brookingstaekwondo.com       If any of you out in the Tae Kwon Do world have been around a time or two, then you know Master Mark and Kelli Anawski, Owners of Brookings Tae Kwon Do.  Two incredibly nice, devoted, and extremely knowledgeable people.  A true passion and love for the sport comes out in class,  with both of them continuing their education by becoming USAT Certified in both Poomsae and Sparring for their students.  But not just in class.  lf there is a piece of advice or an encouraging statement they can make to help benefit an athlete, regardless of what gym that athlete is affiliated with, these two will take the time to make sure it is known.  Many families have experienced their kindness and generosity first-hand.       A few years ago Brookings, SD experienced a winter storm of monumental proportions.  Master Mark left his very own tournament to drive his truck back and forth from the hotel to the school, to make sure our group was able to attend.  Us being from Minnesota, we were stranded unable to make it back home. Master Mark and Kelli immediately opened up their gym for us and many others to be able to stay, have fun, and even learn a little, free of charge.  They fed us, entertained our kids, and made a bad situation actually pretty fun! It was an act of true selflessness.  They were behind us cheering, almost as loud as her Mother and I, at our daughter's sparring match at Nationals.  Because of a conflict, an athlete was not able to have his Coach sit in for him on a sparring match. Master Mark jumped right in without another thought.  They travel all over the country to coach and support athletes, on their own dime.  Honestly, we could go on, but there's not enough time or space.      Because of the stay-at-home order and complications from Covid-19, Brookings Tae Kwon Do is in a bit of trouble, and they need our help.   These people have given their love, time, and money to anyone in need in this sport. It's time we show a little back.  And if you know these two wonderful people, then you know they would never ask for a handout. Which is exactly why we need to do this.       Please help us in saving Brookings Tae Kwon Do.  We understand that many of us are living thru some hardships, but anything helps.  Let's show them that they are not alone in this pandemic, and give them another opportunity to share their knowledge with our athletes.                                                                                                                                   -- Brookings East ;)