Senior Master Newton, 7th Degree Black Belt and the Johnson's instructor will be in Cary this Saturday. Mr. Newton is from Augusta, Georgia where he has his Academy- Terry Newton's TaeKwonDo Academy of Augusta. Let's make Mr. Newton feel welcome.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
The 4 Elements of Ho-Am TaeKwonDo by Rita Lewitt
“Describe the 4 elements of Ho-Am TaeKwonDo.”
The Elements of Ho-Am Taekwondo are Essence, Philosophy, Mission and Journey. These four elements create a solid structure which we use to deliver a consistent message. The individual parts of the four elements compliment, and are in alignment with each other. Together they provide a framework for teaching, training and living a fulfilled life.
Ho-Am Essence is the style in which we use and teach our techniques, allowing our Taekwondo to be unique. Ho-Am Philosophy is our basic set of beliefs that we strive to follow to maintain the integrity of our art. Ho-Am Mission is what we hope to achieve through consistent focus. And Ho-Am Journey is an individual focus on the progression from beginner to varying degrees of the accomplished artist. This mission commissions all Taekwondo students to further develop themselves and to always reach for new levels of perfection.
TRAINING: In training, Essence provides the guidance to enhance the artistic style. This gives me the tools to constantly improve upon what I have already learned. Essence keeps me wanting to learn more.
TEACHING: In teaching, all the elements are candidates for discussion. The opportunity to provide a Ho-Am message during each class allows for the spreading of this knowledge to other students. Empowering the students with this knowledge will help them on their life and Taekwondo journey as well.
LIFE: In life, the Ho-Am Philosophy, Mission, and Journey provide a framework for positive balanced life that focuses on my well being as well as those in my community. They help me keep a straight path in sight for living out my life.
By Rita Lewitt - Johnson's TaeKwonDo Black Belt
The Elements of Ho-Am Taekwondo are Essence, Philosophy, Mission and Journey. These four elements create a solid structure which we use to deliver a consistent message. The individual parts of the four elements compliment, and are in alignment with each other. Together they provide a framework for teaching, training and living a fulfilled life.
Ho-Am Essence is the style in which we use and teach our techniques, allowing our Taekwondo to be unique. Ho-Am Philosophy is our basic set of beliefs that we strive to follow to maintain the integrity of our art. Ho-Am Mission is what we hope to achieve through consistent focus. And Ho-Am Journey is an individual focus on the progression from beginner to varying degrees of the accomplished artist. This mission commissions all Taekwondo students to further develop themselves and to always reach for new levels of perfection.
TRAINING: In training, Essence provides the guidance to enhance the artistic style. This gives me the tools to constantly improve upon what I have already learned. Essence keeps me wanting to learn more.
TEACHING: In teaching, all the elements are candidates for discussion. The opportunity to provide a Ho-Am message during each class allows for the spreading of this knowledge to other students. Empowering the students with this knowledge will help them on their life and Taekwondo journey as well.
LIFE: In life, the Ho-Am Philosophy, Mission, and Journey provide a framework for positive balanced life that focuses on my well being as well as those in my community. They help me keep a straight path in sight for living out my life.
By Rita Lewitt - Johnson's TaeKwonDo Black Belt
Monday, October 5, 2009
My TaeKwonDo Journey – By Stefan Dybka (a 10 year old boy Martial Arts Student in Cary, NC)
My journey started when my friend Christian brought me to a class. I liked it and decided to sign up. I had started half way through the cycle and Christian was two belts ahead of me. I worked really hard and got enough classes in four weeks to test. I passed that testing. I didn’t catch up to him until red belt.
I was thinking of quitting when I had been a brown belt for a long time. I had missed a testing cycle because I was on vacation and I had gotten a no change on the next testing cycle. I was discouraged and I wanted to play with my friends after school instead of taking class. My parents didn’t want to make me go to Taekwondo. Over time I decided that I wanted to continue with Taekwondo, and I would be self motivated. I am so close to my black belt and I really want to be a black belt.
I want to be a black belt because then I get to learn more difficult moves and the forms are cooler. I also think that being a black belt is an honor. I will feel proud if I get my black belt and I would like to show it to some of my friends.
I really like Taekwondo. It has taught me a lot of self defense that makes me feel safer when I’m by myself. Thank you Mrs. and Mr. Johnson and all the rest of the instructors for teaching me all of this.
Stefan Dybka
I was thinking of quitting when I had been a brown belt for a long time. I had missed a testing cycle because I was on vacation and I had gotten a no change on the next testing cycle. I was discouraged and I wanted to play with my friends after school instead of taking class. My parents didn’t want to make me go to Taekwondo. Over time I decided that I wanted to continue with Taekwondo, and I would be self motivated. I am so close to my black belt and I really want to be a black belt.
I want to be a black belt because then I get to learn more difficult moves and the forms are cooler. I also think that being a black belt is an honor. I will feel proud if I get my black belt and I would like to show it to some of my friends.
I really like Taekwondo. It has taught me a lot of self defense that makes me feel safer when I’m by myself. Thank you Mrs. and Mr. Johnson and all the rest of the instructors for teaching me all of this.
Stefan Dybka
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