spinninggumby Posted February 26, 2002 Posted February 26, 2002 My sah bum nim just informed me that in July our school is taking a trip to Kukkiwon for about a week to train with the Korean National Demonstration Team! I am so excited even though it is going to cost me 2 grand (yikes) but it will be worth it since we will be staying at a 5 star hotel that goes at around $200 a night. The remaining three days of our trip we will make a stop in Beijing, China. My teacher told me that there was going to be free time to sight-see and travel but I don't think so, I think I'll just stay with those guys and train with them b/c although I may be able to return to Korea in the future, I may not ever get the chance to be able to learn from the elite WTF'ers again I have never had a chance to really be exposed to 'traditional' taekwondo either so supposedly we will also get a taste of that from many masters there as well as the exhibitionist or sport aspect of course that Kukkiwon is all about. 'Conviction is a luxury for those on the sidelines'William Parcher, 'A BEAUTIFUL MIND'
iamrushman Posted February 26, 2002 Posted February 26, 2002 take advantage of this great opportunity........ then come back and tell us all about it, so take notes (lol).... good luck and enjoy......... rushman (karate forums sensei)3rd dan wtf/kukkiwon"saying nothing...sometimes says the most"--e. dickerson
KickChick Posted February 27, 2002 Posted February 27, 2002 What an absolutely awesome opportunity! I truly envy you! Do take some time out to see the sites and enjoy although for sure you will be awe struck by those koreans!...just remember they live & breathe it! Yes DO report back to us... we have time until then...its gonna seem like forever!
spinninggumby Posted February 27, 2002 Author Posted February 27, 2002 I would take you all with me if I could :razz: 'Conviction is a luxury for those on the sidelines'William Parcher, 'A BEAUTIFUL MIND'
SBN Doug Posted February 27, 2002 Posted February 27, 2002 Good for you. We have a similar trip being scheduled for October. Don't think I'll have a chance to go this year. Apparently the World KSW Championships are going to be held over there this year. Also, I've heard no one will be promoted to Master level (5th) in the USA any more. We'll have to make the trip to Korean when (or if) its time. Have a great time. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing.
SaiFightsMS Posted February 27, 2002 Posted February 27, 2002 Sounds like you have a shot at one of those things you will remember for the rest of your life. Just a word: be carefull about what you drink - in terms of water - watch where it comes from. And be carefull about the meat.
Deathcometh Posted February 27, 2002 Posted February 27, 2002 You are soooooooooooo lucky to get to do something like that. I wish I was in your shoes.
spinninggumby Posted February 27, 2002 Author Posted February 27, 2002 Yea. I guess my master told me that one of the main reasons why we had to make sure that we were staying in 5-star hotels was to ensure that the food and water would be safe and very palatable. To the best of my knowledge, Seoul isn't such an unsanitary place but true you never know. 'Conviction is a luxury for those on the sidelines'William Parcher, 'A BEAUTIFUL MIND'
YODA Posted February 27, 2002 Posted February 27, 2002 WOW! That's great! Sounds like a trip of a lifetime - get saving! YODA2nd Degree Black Belt : Doce Pares Eskrima https://www.docepares.co.ukQualified Instructor : JKD Concepts https://www.jkdc.co.ukQualified Fitness Instructor (Weights, CV, Circuit, Kinesiology)
Kai_Jecht Posted February 27, 2002 Posted February 27, 2002 Hope you can speak Chinese. Beasure to watch Rush Hour 2 every night (learn from Carter... PHSYC!) jk. The mind is more powerful than the fist!
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