Grandmaster JiMong Choe - A Success Story from the 2017 Summer Championship

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The 2017 Choe's HapKiDo Summer Championship and Seminar hosted by Grandmaster JiMong Choe! 

Every year Grandmaster JiMong Choe hosts a Summer Championship for all of his students to come together and spend time with a little bit of healthy competition, followed by a Seminar the next day to further expand the knowledge and ability of those honored enough to be there.  Students come from all over the country to compete, hang out, and bond together as a HapKiDo Family.  Every year we all look forward to having the chance to see our friends from out of state and from other schools, and this event gives us the chance to have a family reunion of sorts!

Instructor RJ LoPresti Testing for 4th Degree

This year in particular was an especially significant one for this author, I was lucky enough to be allowed to test for my next degree of Black Belt!  To start the weekend's events we held a belt test where students who were ready had the privilege of testing in front of Grandmaster JiMong Choe and the other HapKiDo masters.  A total of 13 people tested, from kids and adults testing for first degree black belt, a young man who earned his second degree, and myself as well as a good friend of mine were awarded the rank of fourth degree.  Testing is always an amazing opportunity to not only level up to the next rank, but it is a great chance to show off the hard work and dedication through demonstrating your techniques.  

After the test was completed the students began their competition and got to show off their skills to earn a trophy! We had students of all skill levels, and kids as young as 3 all the way up to adults compete!  Every year I continue to be amazed with how well everyone does and how hard they have been practicing.  Once the competition was over we all got together for a victory dinner of Korean BBQ to celebrate our successes!

The day after the Championship a group of students, black belts, instructors and masters got together for a day of learning directly from Grandmaster JiMong Choe himself!  The 2017 Private Seminar covered HapKiDo Techniques, sparring theory, a lecture on healthier living, fun stories and so much more!

To sum up this weekend in a short blog like this is nearly impossible, but if there is one thing you get from reading this I hope it is that all of us CANNOT WAIT until next year so we can do it all again!!

Grandmaster JiMong Choe

Choe's HapKiDo

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Grandmaster JiMong Choe

Grandmaster JiMong Choe is hosting the 2017 Summer Championship and Seminar!

Grandmaster JiMong Choe is hosting the 2017 Summer Championship and Seminar in Georgia on July 15th and 16th

We here at Grandmaster JiMong Choe's HapKiDo are excited to announce this year's Summer Championships! Once a year, Grandmaster JiMong Choe brings all of the Choe's HapKiDo schools together for a day of learning, fun, and friendly competition right here in Georgia! All of Grandmaster JiMong Choe's schools from all over the country come down to Georgia, once a year, and participate in Black Belt testing, in which the participants are awarded with their own Black Belt, which is handed to them by Grandmaster JiMong Choe himself! This is an amazing honor, and what better way to start the next phase of your training, than by getting your Black Belt handed to you from Grandmaster JiMong Choe?

Afterwards, both children and adults participate in board breaking and sparring competitions, in which students can test their skills for a chance to win a trophy! On top of earning their trophy, these competitions are a great way to boost confidence and set new goals for the oncoming year! All of the competitions are judged by a panel of Masters and Head Instructors, and all students are divided by age, and belt rank to ensure a good, fun, and fair competition! On top of all the competitions, Grandmaster JiMong Choe's Summer Championships are an amazing opportunity to meet Grandmaster JiMong Choe, the Masters and Head Instructors, and all of the other students from various schools!  So on top of meeting all of these other awesome Martial Artists, meeting Grandmaster JiMong Choe, competing for a trophy, Summer Championships are a fantastic way to set new goals and reach new heights for the future!

The following day Grandmaster JiMong Choe is hosting his private seminar open to MooRymWon Members!  This is an amazing opportunity to learn Choe's HapKiDo directly from the source!  This is where all the Masters, Instructors, Black Belts and many students get their continued education for advance their knowledge of HapKiDo techniques as well as learn HapKiDo philosophy and history.  Being that Grandmaster JiMong Choe is also an oriental medical doctor, this is also a time where the the students get to learn from the vast healing knowledge of Dr. JiMong.

Martial Arts Classes in Cumming Georgia at Choe's HapKiDo

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Grandmaster JiMong Choe - Choe's HapKiDo

GrandMaster JiMong Choe

So I teach HapKiDo, I love it and it is the joy of each and every day.  Well...any time I tell people that I teach HapKiDo, the next question is almost always, "What is HapKiDo?" 

There are many ways to answer that question. HapKiDo is a traditional Korean martial art.  It is a martial art that encompasses all areas of fighting and self defense.  It is a great way to get in shape, get stronger and healthier.  It is a way to learn how to utilize the strengths you have to reach the highest level of success that you can.  HapKiDo is so many things that it almost makes answering the question of what it is impossible.  HapKiDo is a lifestyle, it is a way to learn who you are, and to discover who you are meant to be.  What is HapkiDo? HapKiDo is life at the highest level!

You want to know what HapKiDo is?  Check it out!  The only way to really see what HapKiDo can do for you is to take a class.

Cumming Karate - Martial Arts is an Awesome Fitness Trend!

People go through many stages in life. We spend a good portion of it sleeping, going to school, finding/maintaining a job, and finding other ways to spend time that would add value to our lives. At some point in the journey, a person may become health conscious and start building up time that revolves around everything to do with this field. Regardless of how the fitness stage goes, people tend to find that their lives become better. They learn that by taking care of themselves through fitness, diet, and etc. become important assets to their healthy well-being. This phase of life is also exciting because a person finds out what he/she is physically and mentally capable of.

According to an article found on EFitnessHub, the top five fitness trends of 2015 include martial arts!
Far from being a monotonous workout, Choe’s HapKiDo karate can be the tool you need to help engage in exercise. It is a martial art that is designed to bring out the best in everyone. On top of increasing strength, it is a sport that builds confidence and demands concentration. A wonderful community of instructors and peers also derive from all its locations. Our HapKiDo program is flawless at guiding people to their utmost potential.

Skills learned in Choe’s HapKiDo classes are not only temporary, but stay with individuals for a long  time as they contribute to shaping all in the best way possible.

For more information on Choe’s HapKiDo, visit here.

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Written by: Christie McGowan

Cumming Karate - Girls Are Just As Awesome at Martial Arts!

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We are at an exciting day and age where an increasing number of women participate in martial arts. What used to be a strictly male sport, people are now greatly accepting more possibilities.

Introducing girls to martial arts, like Choe’s HapKiDo, shows them what life has to offer. While girls may like completely different things than boys, they understand that it’s perfectly okay to be themselves and to learn martial arts too. When they see that boys and girls alike both rock at HapKiDo karate, they also pick up that it is important to do just as well in other areas of life.

In addition to developing physical strength and endurance, girls also learn the importance of self-respect, confidence, perseverance, and focus. And with a well-rounded martial arts program, girls can also have the opportunity for leadership roles that will allow them to lead classes, to guide students, and to give speeches.

With a little HapKiDo karate added to your child’s life, s/he will grow up to be a strong individual who always aim to succeed.

For more on Choe’s HapKiDo, visit here.

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Written by: Christie McGowan

Self-Discipline Adds Control to Life

It’s the little things that we miss

[Ignoring mom and eating more than 2 cookies

Buying something you didn’t plan on

Having a mean comment put you in a bad mood

Getting onto Facebook too often during study hours

Letting self to not finish a book]

Before they escalate.

[Consuming an entire plate even though full

Having a closet full of unused and old stuff

Pushing over your brother because he hit you first

Lacking the ability to concentrate

Dismissing a goal]

But with a little self-discipline,

[Watching your portions

Making effort to give and save

Calming down

Avoiding distractions

Pushing through]

You happily accept the consequences!

[Looking good

Being good

Feeling good

Clapping good

Mighty good]

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Self-discipline is the key when training at Choe's HapKiDo in Cumming. Students learn to tackle all situations with perseverance, decision making, and good attitude. Watch your child grow within a year’s worth training. You’ll notice a big change in your child’s stride.

For more information, visit: http://choeshapkido.com/cumming/.

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-By: Christie McGowan-