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URL: www.hwarangdominneapolis.com
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
Country: USA
Comments: I wanted to drop everyone a line and remind you that the HRD & TSD Summer Seminars are right around the corner. Please go ahead and check out all the info and get your registration forms in. We have a week to go until the 10% discount expires ^^ – Eveything is posted online here:
July 1, 2006
Hwarangdo is one of the best martial art in all over the World. I love this oriental martial art.
———– Pradipta Kumar Roy, 4th Dan Black Belt,WTF
June 28,2006
Hello Dojoonim and Chief Master Lee, I want to say thank’s so much for all of your time and energy,and great instruction to all of participants at Leon (Guanajuato) training seminar (last year). It was great to see all of the Hwarang-Warrior family members and to be able to train together. I know that this special training with you is what makes our HwaRangDo family stay tight and able to pass on the HwaRangDo Warrior Skills to a whole new generation.
Your humble student.
Alberto Villagomez Bazan
from Yautepec Morelos.
March 14, 2006
Name: Master Tim L Elliott
Email: azhrd@cox.net
URL: www.phxhwarangdo.com
City: Phoenix
State: AZ
Country: USA
>Comments: I would like to wish Dojoonim,Samonim the Lee family and all of my fellow HRD/TSD family members around the world a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I also look forward to great things to happen for the WHRDA in the new year. HWARANG! from Master Elliott and the Phoenix Arizona Academy.
December 23, 2005
Name: Karen Vieth
Email: kvieth@tds.net
URL:
City: Madison
State: WI
Country: USA
Comments: Chief Master Lee,
Thank you so much for teaching the Madison seminars this past weekend. It has rejuvenated the warrior in myself and inspired my son to work harder. I am in awe of how much there is to know and learn. I feel truly honored to be a part of the Hwa Rang Do community.
Thanks again,
Karen Vieth
October 19, 2005
Name: Diane Spoehr
Email: spodiane@hotmail.com
URL:
City: Jacksonville
State: FL
Country: USA
Comments: Hwarang, Everyone,
This weekend, Oct. 15 and 16, it will be the Madison, WI, dojangs honor to host Master Lee on his 2005 World Tour visit. Take advantage of this great opportunity, and attend these seminars. It is not often you will have a chance to be trained personally by Chief Master Taejoon Lee; and you never know where life will take you, so go while you can!!
Have a great seminar!
Hwarang Forever,
Inst. Spoehr
October 12, 2005
Hello Dojoonim, and Chief Master Lee, HWARANG!
I want to say thank’s so much for all of your time and energy,and great instruction to all of the black sashes and participants at this years black-sash training seminar. It was great to see all of the Hwarang-Warrior family members and to be able to train together. I know that this special training with you is what makes our HwaRangDo family stay tight and able to pass on the HwaRangDo Warrior Skills to a whole new generation. I know that with each passing year the black-sash seminars keep getting better. Again, my congratulations on this years black-sash seminars. Your humble student Tim L Elliott. Arizona HwaRangDo Phoenix Academies Branch. HWARANG!!
Master Tim Elliott,<azhrd@cox.net>
Phoenix, AZ, USA – Monday, August 8, 2005
Hwarang, DoJoo Nim,
hank you, Sir, for the seminars and training this past week in L.A. We learned so much, and it is such an honor to be given your attention and time. The seminars are the high point of the year, and beyond the knowledge we gain, the opportunity to be with our Hwa Rang family is a great joy.
Each year I come away from seminar with new goals, and with new appreciation for all there is yet to learn. Truly Hwa Rang Do is a lifetime endeavor, and with great humility I thank you, Sir, for sharing this Art with all of us.
Hwarang Forever,
Diane Spoehr<spodiane@hotmail.com>
Jacksonville, USA – Thursday, August 4, 2005
Hwa Rang Do Joo Nim and Chief Master Lee,
Thank you both for the outstanding training this past week. As always, the training and fellowship was outstanding! Thank you both for being so willing to share your time, patience, and skills with us. I look forward to next year’s seminar. Thanks again for all you do for Hwa Rang Do and our Hwa Rang Do family.
Dae Dan E Kam Sa Ham Ni Da!!
Hwa Rang!
David
Master David Kijek<dkijek@aol.com>
Madison, WI, USA – Thursday, August 4, 2005
Great thank you’s to Do Joo Nim, Sa Ma Nim, and Kwang Jang Nim Lee for their hospitality, generosity, and patience with myself and all the others who attended the Black Sash Conference in LA last week. Thank you sirs and ma’am. My mother and I are very grateful for your time and instruction. Hwarangdo truly is a big family, and it is your examples and actions that make it that possible and true. Thank you sirs and ma’am.
Hwarang Forever,
SaBumNim Bret Spoehr<SaDaHam3@hotmail.com>
Jacksonville, FL, USA – Thursday, August 4, 2005
Dear Grandmaster,
You may remember me from a shrot while ago i was your student red sash. My name is Dennis Zanabria I would only like to say a few words I will return in a few years for I have not yet found the power to put my full potential in hwa Rang Do but when I am ready to relearn the ways of Hwa Rang Do. I will come to see you personally and rebegin my training. Sincerely your student,
Dennis Zanabria <masterchiefdz@yahoo.com>
Downey, CA, USA – Wednesday, May 18, 2005
My name is Nathan and I would just like to see that I have seen hundreds of thousands of martial arts websites and yet hwarangdo.com surpasses them all by far. also i would like info on the movie that was produced 2 years ago and if it is on video or dvd how can I get it and where? I only wish there was a Hwarangdo school here in Kansas. I am also in the process of publishing an encyclopedia of Chinese styles with the third book on Korean so be on the look out
Nathan Chlumsky<masterchiefdz@yahoo.com>
Larned, Kansas, USA – Saturday, May21, 2005
I was in Hawaii in 1977 martialarts expo when i saw Dr. Joo Bang Lee in pearl harbor along with other famous martialartist it opened my mind about the power of chi when Dr. Lee broke the brick with a flip kick while the brick holder was on a tall ladder. i’ve been in kenpo and filipino martial arts for over 36 years now but i would still like to learn Hwa Rang Do.
Aloha George ( Keoki ) De La TORRE
April 24, 2005
I wanted to say GREAT JOB to everyone who participated in the seminars here in Minneapolis this weekend! I hope that all of you learned a lot and have a better perspective about what Hwa Rang Do is all about. The progression that one can take in this art is truly endless, so keep training hard to put all the details together and make them your own! I also want to extend a deep thank you to Master Lee for coming here again and sharing his wisodom with me and everyone else. Your time and efforts are truly appreciated sir. The future is bright and I thank you for your leadership sir!!! Again great job to all! We had quite a few more participants than last year so it is wonderful to see the growth of the programs and all of you who have made the decision to participate in HRD and strive for excellence. Again, keep training hard – there is so much to do!I wish everyone the best in all of the World Tour stops this year. If it is coming to your neighborhood – don’t miss out!
Hwa Rang Forever!
Sabum Sirny<jungdo@hwarangdomn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA – Monday, April 11, 2005
Hello, In the Midwest, April will be an exciting month! All students and guests are invited to train for two days with Chief Master Lee at Minneapolis, MN on April 9 and 10. The Midwest Championships are then held in Sun Prairie, WI, on April 30th. Take advantage of these great opportunities to see and be Hwa Rang Do in action!
Inst Spoehr<dspoehr@hwarangdowi.com>
Madison, WI USA – Saturday, April 2, 2005
I hope everyone in the Midwest is training hard for the Midwest Championships on April 30th. About a month to go to make your preparations ^^ It will be another great event, and of course any other TSD and HRD practitioners outside the Midwest are welcome too! The event will be held in Madison, WI and last all day. Good luck and see you next month!
Sabum Sirny<jungdo@hwarangdomn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA – Thursday, March 24, 2005
From 1987 to 1989″ I believe” I had the honor of training with JoKyo nim Timothy Spriggs. This was when he was residing in tucson,az. He was an incredible teacher and a valued friend. I havn’t practiced the art since he left tucson. But I still carry the lessons he taught me both in the art and in the heart. Someday when I’m worthy I hope to train again.
Christopher Potvin <christopherpotvin@hotmail.com>
salt lake city, ut USA – Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 19:09:37 (CST)
I just want to extend a special thanks to Dr. Joo Bang Lee, and Master Ki Tae Yum and Kook Sa Nim. I have learned so much from Hwa Rang Do. Also a special thanks to Kyosanim Jessie Vi and Michael Efstatheo. Hwa Rang!
Brent Rudisill <abcderudi@netzero.com>
sarasota, FL. USA – Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 19:47:24 (CST)
My name is Jose Castro and I live in Lisbon Portugal and is Master of Taekwondo, Hapkido and Kumdo, I like to order marcias greetings to the Supreme Master Joo Bang Lee and to its son. Jose Castro President of the “A.L.A.M.C.” ASSOCIATION LUSA OF MARTIAL ARTS NATIVE OF KOREA.
Mater José Castro <alamc@sapo.pt>
Lisbon -Portugal, lx Portugal – Friday, January 14, 2005 at 04:40:40 (CST)
HWA RANG EVERYONE. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. MY NAME IS CASSANDRA AND I AM A STUDENT AT BRONX HWA RANG DO ACCADEMY. MY INSTRUCTOR IS SA BU NIM ANTHONY VARGAS AND I HAVE BEEN TRAINING SINCE 1998.WE ARE NOW IN THE NEW YEAR(2005) AND I AM TAKING MY PROMOTION FOR BLUE SASH AT THE END OF JANUARY. I AM THE SECOND HIGHEST RANK FROM MY BEST FRIEND SHARIYKA P. SHE IS GOING FOR HER BROWN SASH AND I AM SO PROUD OF HER. I AM ALSO PROUD OF A “YOUNG WOMAN” BY THE NAME OF JOMARI FLORES(11yrs). SHE HAS CONTAINED A BLACK BELT FOR TAE SOO DO AND SHE IS OUR INSTRUCTORS FIRST JUNIOR BLACK BELT. I AM SO SORRY FOR MISSING HER BLACK BELT CEREMONY AND I HAVE BEEN PUNISH THROUGH A WISE MANS WORDS. JOMI I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, I NEVER MENT TO HURT YOU, AND YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL TALENT. I LOVED TEACHING SUCH A SMART YOUNG WOMAN AS YOUR SELF AND I CAN’T WAIT TO TRAIN WITH YOU. SA BU NIM AND JOMARI I AM TRUELY SORRY. I CAN’T TAKE IT BACK BUT IF I COULD I WOULD. I LOVE YOU AND THE WHOLE DOJANG DOES TOO. SA BU NIM YOU MADE AND MAKE ME THINK AND I AM THANKFUL FOR THAT.UNTIL NEXT TIME. MUCH LOVE. *HWA RANG, CASSANDRA B.
Cassandra B. <Greensash1649@yahoo.com>
BRONX, NY USA – Monday, January 03, 2005 at 10:19:52 (CST)
Just want to say to all the Masters,Instructors, and the WHRDA family members worldwide, and to our Dojoonim and Samonim a HAPPY NEW YEAR! and the very best to all HWARANGDO Warriors in the year 2005. From all of us at the Phoenix Academies in Arizona.
Master Tim L Elliott <azhrd@cox.net>
Phoenix, AZ USA – Friday, December 31, 2004 at 11:52:54 (CST)
Grandmaster, Chief Master Lee, Master Kijek, and all other Masters, Instructors, brothers and sisters…I hope you all had a safe and wonderful Christmas and many best wishes for the new year. Hwa Rang Sirs!
Inst. Jason Adler <foxcities_hwarangdo@hotmail.com>
Appleton, WI USA – Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at 21:06:08 (CST)
Merry Christmas, to our Supreme Grandmaster and his family, to all of my Hwa Rang Do/Tae Soo Do brothers and sisters family, may the good Lord give you the strenght needed to continue spreading this beautiful martial/healing art.
Jesus <rangjesus@yahoo.com>
Downey, CA USA – Friday, December 24, 2004 at 17:06:50 (CST)
TO ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF HWARANGDO, I WANT TO WISH YOU THE BEST OF HOLIDAYS.IT IS THE TIME OF THE YEAR TO RECOUNT OUR DEEDS, I WISH ALL OF YOU THAT THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS STAY WITH US TO INITIATE NEW GOALS AND FINISH ACOMPLISHING THE OLD ONES, TO STAY BUSY DEVELOPING OUR BEST HIDDEN POTENTIALS. BE IN PEACE AND HARMONY, I WISH YOU WITH MY HEART. INSTRUCTOR VICTOR GARCIA.
Victor Garcia <hwarangdo1@prodigy.net.mx>
Leon, Gto. MEXICO – Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 17:25:30 (CST)
Hwarang, and to Do Joo Nim, Master Lee, and all the Masters, Instructors, my brothers and sisters, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and may you have a very blessed and joyful Holiday season. God keep you safe. Diane Spoehr
Diane Spoehr <dspoehr@hwarangdowi.com>
Madison, WI USA – Sunday, December 19, 2004 at 14:05:17 (CST)
Hwa rang and hello to all! I hope all is well for everyone at headquarters! I miss you all, very much…I know I havent been in, and probably wont be returning, due to personal reasons, but I would like to hear from some of my former training buddies every now and then, like Inst. Knox and Inst. Hernandez, I miss you two most of all…I think my email is linked below, if not you can email me at tuconiochulo@yahoo.com .Hope to hear from you all, stay safe, and God bless! Your old friend, Aaron Carrillo
Aaron Carrillo <Tuconiochulo@yahoo.com>
Los Angeles, CA USA – Wednesday, December 01, 2004 at 02:05:19 (CST)
I would like to wish DoJooNim and Master Lee, along with the rest of our Hwa Rang Do family a Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope to see you soon. HwaRang!
Joe Coughlin < > River Falls, WI USA – Thursday, November 25, 2004 at 22:13:58 (CST)
Just wanting to wish Dojoonim,Samonim and the Lee family and ALL the extended WHRDA brothers and sisters world wide a Happy Thanksgiving and a great holiday season. Please be thankful for what has been given to us by God. HWARANG! from the HWARANGDO Phoenix Arizona Academies.
Master Elliott and family <azhrd@cox.net>
Phoenix, AZ USA – Thursday, November 25, 2004 at 10:35:32 (CST)
I would like to give a special thank you to all people who work toward making a positive difference in this world. Living a life committed to positive values and character seems to becoming rare these days. Yet striving toward excellence still leaves such a mark for those individuals and for those who are impacted by such efforts. Thank you Dojoonim, Master Lee, and Master Kijek for guiding me over the years. Your efforts have provided great examples and tremendous insight that I feel everyday. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and 대단히 감사합니다!!!
Sabum Dylan Sirny <jungdo@hwarangdomn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA – Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 20:22:47 (CST)
Just wanted to wish all the Veterans that are members of the WHRDA a happy veterans day. And also to all the extended HWA RANG DO family members that are veterans, we salute you for your service to our country. Let us not forget the veterans that have just came back from battle in Iraq & Afganistan. Our prayers are also with the brave men and women that are currently serving our country with pride. God bless you all! HWARANG! from the Phoenix Academies.
Master Tim L Elliott & family <azhrd@cox.net>
Phoenix, Arizona USA – Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 12:53:51 (CST)
I just wanted to thank the founder and Supreme Grandmaster, for coming to the states, and having your HQ be in California. Also for teaching and spreading the wisdom of what looks like the most amazingly complete Martial Arts system to reach the shores of the U.S. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to hopefully training with you in the future. Sincerely, Nick Tremblay
Nick <Receptacon@yahoo.com>
Victorville, CA USA – Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 13:10:07 (CST)
HWARANG EVERYONE! WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE A DOJANG HERE IN UK? I REALLY MISSED THIS ART. HOPING YOU’LL HAVE ONE HERE SOON PLEASE. THANK YOU.
mz <sun_jen88@yahoo.co.uk>
leeds, west yorkshire UK – Friday, November 05, 2004 at 19:10:29 (CST)
hwa rang do is cool, I love it
justin olacklin <justin@msn.com>
New York City, USA usa – Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 16:37:04 (CDT)
I love the bronx HWA RANG DO
Jomari Flores
New York City, USA USA – Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 16:33:14 (CDT)
-Hwa Rang Everyone; i am a purple sash in Hwa Rang Do.I attend Bronx Hwa Rang Do Acadamy and my instructors name is Sa Bu Nim Anthony Vargas.I am pleased to say that my instructor Sa Bu Nim Anthony has led his student in the right way… What I mean is that just this Sunday(10/17/04)there was a tornament.Everyone of his Hwa Rang Do students took a place of eather first,second or third…But that is not my point, my point is that after the tornament we all said; it’s not about the place it is about the experiance…I hope we made my instructor proud of us, and we also hope that our friends and Hwa Rang Do family are also proud. I also have to say that I am happy to be Sa Bu Nim Anthony’s student…He
is a wonderful instructor who still and always will look after his students. He helps us to understand Hwa Rang Do and apply it to our life everyday. So everything that I learned and do well is for him. Okay untill next time.. *Hwa Rang
Cassandra Borges <greensash1649@yahoo.com>
New York, N.Y. USA – Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 10:58:42 (CDT)
HWARANG SIR
ARLEN,DERIAN <WWW.TARLEN@OL.COM>
DOWNEY, CA USA – Sunday, October 17, 2004 at 23:58:50 (CDT)
beleive in your training and yourself. hopefully their will not be a need but if the time comes where your skills are called upon, THEY WILL NOT FAIL YOU! remember perfect practice makes perfect. that lesson was taught to me 4 years ago. and has been made concrete in my hart by 2 deployments in iraq. semper fi
christopher, a santrizos Cpl. united states marine corps <santrizosusmc@hotmail.com>
camp lejeune, nc USA – Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 07:10:47 (CDT)
After a long search, I finally found your site. My granny used to say, that you must never give up to reach a certain aim.
So keep on going like I did it recently.
Eve <salldo@web.de>
USA – Sunday, October 10, 2004 at 03:08:06 (CDT)
In the Travel of Life we all learn and accumulate experiencies that make our Life more beautiful, one such experience became reality with the Korea Trip, a great learning in all senses to me, it has been a Goal Fulfilling Trip with all my Brothers and Sisters of Hwa Rang Do, i hope that this trip make all of us stronger in the warrior´s path and stay forever around, working and building HWA RANG DO Troughout the World, i enjoyed every single minute, since the moment i left home until i came back, i keep with me all those faces, they are part of my life now, so, i am going to keep them smiling. All of this wouldn´t happen with all the work and energy of Do Joo Nim and Master Lee, Sirs, i am very grateful, and as i say, you are bonded very deep in my heart, Thank you very Much, and God Bless you Sirs. Hwarang Forever Instructor Victor García.
Victor Garcia <hwarangdo1@prodigy.net.mx>
León, Guanajuato, Zip 37000, Guanajuato MEXICO – Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 10:06:14 (CDT)
HI, I really enjoyed reading about Hwa Rang Do.I wish I could learn and practise it at such a late age :43 Regards
Birame Faye <birafaye@yahoo.fr>
MBOUR, SENEGAL – Thursday, September 09, 2004 at 09:12:05 (CDT)
Hwarang, I would like to thank Do Joo Nim, Mst.Lee and all the other who help out to make the KOREA TRIP 2004 to a succes. I enjoyed every moment of it for example I will never forget the MONK food. I hope every one made it safely back home and I hope we will see eachother soon. Hwarang
Alex Krijger <info@hwarangdo.nl>
Vlissingen, Netherlands – Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 02:57:43 (CDT)
Thank you to DoJooNim, Master Lee, Master Kijek, and all Instructors and family who traveled to Korea with us. I have not laughed so much, nor learned so much, nor enjoyed a large group of such good people in a long time. This was a fantastic trip, and it could not have been so great without all of you to share it. Hwarang, Diane Spoehr Instructor,Madison,WI
Diane Spoehr <dspoehr@hwarangdowi.com>
USA – Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 16:09:15 (CDT)
Hello, does anyone know whether there are any clubs in the UK, I have been searching the internet for information on the subject but have had no success. It would be much appreciated if anyone could send me any information on the subject.
James Wickson <Dopeyman3@hotmail.com>
Birmingham, UK – Friday, August 27, 2004 at 13:16:49 (CDT)
Hwarang, it’s so beautiful to see how true it is, when we say we are a family! It’s just because we are a family in facts, and not only with words…keep on being so great! Hwarang forever, Maura
Maura < maia.bzz@libero.it>
Rome , Italy – Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 14:00:50 (CDT)
I was just introduced to Hwa Rang Do by a friend. I’m very impressed! Great site – keep up the good work!
<jim@insurancequotestore.com>
Denver, CO USA – Wednesday, June 09, 2004 at 13:19:22 (CDT)
I would like to address Master Jonh Huppuch. Sir, it has been an extremely long time since we spoke. All the personal attention you gave to me 20 yrs. ago I am still grateful for. Recently got Web. Friend in another ‘Art’ rekindled my interest back in Hwa RAng Do. God Bless & God Speed in all your endevours.
Ed Daly <EDALY@wi.rr.com>
new berlin, wi USA – Friday, May 28, 2004 at 23:40:51 (CDT)
I like the web sight! I have been involved in Martial Arts for several years and am looking to branch into another style. This style looks very appealing to me!
Travis Brown <tbrown1@frontiernet.net>
Bullhead City, AZ USA – Sunday, May 09, 2004 at 19:23:57 (CDT)
Hello,my name is Cassandra and I am 15 yers old. I am a green sash and this is my favorit sash yet……… I study Martial Arts at the Bronx Hwa Rang Do Acadamy & my instructor is Sa Bu Nim Anthony Vargas. He is a very deticated teacher and looks out for both his Hwa Rang & Tae Soo Do students.This system is wonderful, and I am happy to be apart of it. I would love to meet Do Joo Nim and hopefully train with him one day. Hwa Rang, -Cassandra(A.K.A.)Green Sash
Cassandra Borges < greensash1649@yahoo.com>
New York, N.Y. USA – Tuesday, May 04, 2004 at 15:02:17 (CDT)
The annual Hwa Rang Do Midwest Championships was held yesterday May 1st. There were competitors for all of the Midwest dojangs and clubs and everyone who competed did a great
job. It was great to see people step up and perform during the situations and divisions of the tournament. There is nothing like the call to action to test one’s skills and limits – tournaments sure bring that out! Of course it was also great to bring so many students, families, and friends together under one roof for the tournament. I am always amazed by the friendliness and camaraderie between everyone in HRD and TSD even in a “competitive” environment. That speaks volumes in regards to the participant’s characters and our art. It is just wonderful that people can compete and act with conviction, yet without ego and attitude. Keep training hard! Hwa Rang!
Sabum Dylan Sirny <jungdo@hwarangdomn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA – Monday, May 03, 2004 at 01:53:54 (CDT)
On behalf of the Black-Sashes,Black-Belts and all the students of the Hwarangdo Phoenix Academies we would like to thank Dojoonim and his family for attending the 22nd Anneversary celebration of the Phoenix Academy and the Grand Opening of the new North Phoenix HRD Academy. This event has made Hwa Rang Do history here in Arizona. We look forward to seeing the Supreme Grand Master of Hwarangdo return to Arizona for another special event in the near future. As this one event is ending, we are excited to have the eldest son of Dr. Joo Bang Lee Chief Master Taejoon Lee visit the Hwarangdo Phoenix Academies on his Hwarangdo World Tour Seminars. Long live the Martial & Healing Art of HWA RANG DO!
Master Elliott <azhrd@cox.net>
Phoenix, AZ USA – Monday, April 26, 2004 at 10:53:22 (CDT)
hwarang! many greetings at all. we are waiting for kwan jang nim, so in italy the walls are trembling. thaks to the chance to learn sir. hwarang!!!
francesco biancuzzi <francesco_hrd@hotmail.com>
roma, italia – Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 07:50:52 (CDT)
Dear Hwa Rang Family, Once again I am writing in this guestbook. I would like to congratulate those who participated at the half black testing in Sarasota, FL. Just one more belt and a new generation of Florida black belts will be born. I’m almost turning into a black belt. A black belt is still a belt. I still have more to learn. I find myself at Hwa Rang Do more and more often, helping out, learning, etc. The one reason why I go to Hwa Rang Do more… is family. They are like family to me. I would like to honor my instructor, because Hwa Rang Do would not be the same without him. Jessie Vi is my friend, my instructor, and my brother. I would like to honor Master Ki Tae Yum for showing me that you can push yourself more than you think. Doing stretching and allowing him to push me down showed me that, there is no limit to what we can do, we just need to attempt it. Instructor Michael, who will correct and enhance my knowledge of Hwa Rang Do. Lastly, the Hwa Rang Do school, I thank them. From little ninjas to adults, Hwa Rang Do would not be the same without them. HwaRang Kam Sa Hap Ni Da
Don Nguyen <tkdjin13@Hotmail.com>
Sarasota, FL USA – Monday, April 19, 2004 at 15:50:01 (CDT)
Hello everyone. Make sure you register for the Korea Trip this coming August! The final deadline is April 31, which is right around the corner. The trip is sure to be an experience that will stick with you forever, and we look forward to seeing you there! Hwa Rang!!
Sabum Sirny <jungdo@hwarangdomn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA – Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 14:20:16 (CST)
I HAD STOPPED PRACTICING THE ART FOR A WHILE DUE TO AND ACCIDENT AND SURGERIES. I SIGNED BACK UP YESTERDAY AND CAN’T WAIT TO GET STARTED. I ALWAYS KNEW WHEN I WAS WELL ENOUGH I WOULD RETURN. THE LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED, HAVE NEVER LEFT ME.
WANDA <NARVAEZ>
BRONX, NEW YORK USA – Tuesday, March 02, 2004 at 11:45:31 (EST)
I am going to join the group on campus as an assignment for a nursing class, but it is something I have wanted to do all my life. Before I can join, however, I need some research articles about it…can anyone direct me to that?
MIchelle Plude <pludemj@uwec.edu>
Eau Claire, WI USA – Saturday, February 14, 2004 at 21:43:55 (EST)
Thanks for the good information – Greetings from Germany – Lessie
Lessie Kuhn <lessie.kuhn@t-online.de>
– Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 10:14:53 (EST)
Had an introductory session this evening. Surprized to learn just how out of condition and inflexible I am. Also, a bit concerned about whether age will be a limiting factor. But, otherwise, enjoyed getting involved. I am looking forward to more training.
joe harmon <jharmon581@insightbb.com>
champaign, il USA – Friday, January 23, 2004 at 22:14:52 (EST)
Happy New Year! to all of you celebrating today and the next weeks, I wish you double Happiness and good fortune in the coming year. Hwarang, Diane Spoehr Instructor Madison,WI
Diane Spoehr
Madison, WI USA – Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 09:10:49 (EST)
Hi, I often visit this website because I am very much interested in learning Hwarangdo. I know there are certified Hwarangdo instructors in the Philippines and I have verified their names on this website among the official blackbelts of this martial art, but I do not find any telephone numbers or email addresses or any means of contacting them. Can GM Joo Bang Lee or any of his instructors here help me find a way to contact Mr. Del Rosario, Mr. Lucas Nunag, or Mr. Enrique Mariano or anyone else certified to teach Hwarangdo in Manila, Philippines? Thank you and more power to all of you! I have long been interested in Hwarangdo ever since high school.
Leo Salinel <viceleo96@yahoo.com>
Manila, Philippines – Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 20:40:16 (EST)
i love martial arts! my dad studied hwa rang do… i wamted to study hwa rang do to but here in monterrrey NL ther arent academic o hwa rang do so i am getting in AIKIDO… if you know something about a summer camp about hwa rang do let me know please! my mail is ricardo_kane@hotmail.com
richard kane <ricardo_kane@hotmail.com>
monterrey, NL mexico – Sunday, January 18, 2004 at 21:24:13 (EST)
I wanted to say, “hi” to an old lost friend, Henry Lee. I hope he is doing well. I am sorry that I wasn’t better at staying in touch. Henry Lee was my instructor for a time at Laguna Hills High School – class of 1983. We were schoolmates there and the club he started was great. I hope he and the rest of the family are doing well. They taught me many lessons and I have benefitted from them in strong and subtle ways. My email is, jeff@whisperedmedia.org , I hope this finds you well. Sincerely, Jeff Taylor
Jeff Taylor <jeff@whisperedmedia.org>
San Francisco, CA USA – Friday, January 02, 2004 at 01:27:24 (EST)
Hwarang! Hello to all my Hwa Rang Do/Tae Soo Do family, hope you had a great time with your loved ones.. Just want to extend the Best wishes to all of you Specially to our Grandmaster, Master Lee, and everyone who teaches/practices Hwa Rang Do/Tae Soo Do..Be ready to give your best this new year.
Jesus Hernandez <rangjesus@yahoo.com>
Downey, CA USA – Thursday, January 01, 2004 at 17:19:39 (EST)
Happy New Year to all Hwa Rang Do and Tae Soo Do practitioners throughout the world! Continue to train hard all through 04 and I look forward to seeing you in Korea next August – that trip will sure be a blast! Best wishes to you and your families.
Also, thank you Dojoonim for brining this art to the public with integrity, all your hard work and the commitments you have made over the past years is truly appreciated. Hwa Rang Forever!!!
Sabum Sirny <jungdo@hwarangdomn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA – Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at 18:12:43 (EST)
Hi,my name is Shariyka I am 15 years old and i’m currently a purple sash. I train in Hwa Rang Do’s smallest school with my instructor Sa Bu Nim Anthony.v, in Bronx Hwa Rang Do Acdeamy. I think that he is a great teacher and I want to thank Doo Joo Nim for helping him become one. I hope to one day meet Doo Joo Nim. Hwa Rang
Shariyka <battery1034@hotmail.com>
new york, NY USA – Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 01:39:16 (EST)
Very nicely done website. Happy to find another wonderful site on the martial arts. Always wishing you the best, Aaron
Onesimus Martial Arts <onesimus@jesusanswers.com>
IL USA – Monday, December 29, 2003 at 14:12:07 (EST)
Hwarang !! I wish all the Hwarangdo pupils, masters and their families a merry chrsitmas and a happy new year.. Perhaps someone can tell me whether i can buy hwarangdo books in germany ?!
David <Rodi-rodeo@lycos.de>
Kamen, Germany – Saturday, December 27, 2003 at 13:16:19 (EST)
A Merry Christmas to all my Hwarang Brothers and Sisters, and your families. The blessings of all the holidays you celebrate this season be yours, and I look forward to seeing you this coming year. Hwarang, Inst. Spoehr
Diane Spoehr <dspoehr@hwarangdowi.com>
Madison, WI USA – Friday, December 26, 2003 at 18:39:43 (EST)
Hwarang, Hwa Rang Do Netherland wishes Do Joo Nim, Sa Mo Nim Mst.Lee and all other HRD Masters, Instructors, students a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. And may we all be a part of making this world a better world by helping each other every single day and try not to be selfish but share and smile. Happy Holidays! Hwarang, Instr.Alex Krijger
Alex Krijger <alexkrijger@hwarangdo.nl>
Vlissingen, Netherlands – Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at 13:27:21 (EST)
All of the students & Instructors of the Arizona Hwarangdo academies would like to say Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!! to Dojoonim & Samonim and to all of the students and Instructors of the Downey Headquarters. Next, we would like to say Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all of the WHRDA Masters, Instructors, and all students world wide. May God continue to bless our wonderful organization and give us a great new year in 2004. Happy Holidays everyone!! From Master Elliott & the Arizona Hwarangdo Academies.