Grandmaster Shin Rho is the head teacher of Tae Kwon Do at My Gym Children's Fitness Center. He was born and raised…More in South Korea and has more than 30 years of experience. He has won the National Champion of Korea 28 times. He and his colleagues teach this art in Long Beach and have classes available for the whole family.</p> <p>Adult classes offer a great workout and a fun way to lose weight and get fit. Children's classes are also fun-filled and teach kids discipline and confidence. Classes are held six days a week. Beginner and advanced students are welcome. Clients can check the Web site for more information.</p>

The Pacific Coast Sailing Foundation operates the programs for the United State Sailing Center. It is located in the…More heart of Belmont Shores, on the Alamitos Bay Peninsula. The US Sailing Center offers a wide array of programs for both kids and adults. The classes are broken down for high school kids, college students and even Olympic sailors.</p> <p>The center also provides lessons for at-risk youth through local non-profits, people with disabilities through the Disabled Sailing Association and basic lessons for beginner enthusiasts. The United States Sailing Center has a state-of-the-art facility, complete with offices and two large docks, as well as classrooms where it holds the workshops at lessons. It also has an extensive fleet at its disposal, totaling close to 30 boats.</p>

 With views of Marine Stadium and the Colorado Lagoon, Marina Vista Park is aptly named. Its 18.2 acres manage…More to feel grassy and spacious while containing an array of offerings, including picnic tables, a jungle gym playground in sand with plenty of benches for parents to plant themselves while the kids romp. There are shade trees, some gentle hills for little ones to roll on, and room for plenty of organized sports:  two soccer fields, tennis courts and a softball diamond.</p> <p>History</p> <p>The site was purchased in 1923 as part of the acquisition that included Marine Stadium, Colorado Lagoon and Recreation Park. Two things that are often at the heart of land disputes in Long Beach--the co-exisitence of oil and wetlands on the property--delayed its transformation into a park for years. In 1996, a bicycle path was added that connects the park to a nearby boat house and rowing center and the Jack Dunster Marine Preserve. On summer Thursday nights, the park is a great spot to plant chairs or a picnic blanket and listen to the city's Municipal Band perform its concerts, a local tradition that makes it the place in the Shore to be.</p>