Date: June 15, 2001, 10:47 PM
Subject: Hapkido Newsletter: June Test

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Contents:
 - Master Kwon's Philosophy
 - School Closed 4th of July
 - June Test Results
 - Special Grappling Class & Weight Training
 - Instructor Private Lessons
 - Studio Rules & Guidelines
 - Suggestions?

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 Master Kwon's Philosophy
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This newsletter starts a series of short topics
by Master Kwon on his philosophy.  This month:

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Stress Relief and Dungeon Breathing

When you find yourself angry, the blood rushed to
your head, and possibly results in a serious headache.
When you're tense, all your muscles are tight and
they draw all your blood.

Using the techniques you learn in class, meditate
and practice dungeon breathing.  This draws the blood
into your dungeon below your belly button where you
collect your key or inner strength.  This reduces the
blood that has moved elsewhere, helping you relax and
focus on your environment and control your emotions.
Use dungeon breathing to reduce your blood pressure
and minimize your body's endorphins.

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A GOOD DEED GOES ON AND ON

Please don't try to pay me back,
  for what I did for you.
It was a pleasure I enjoyed,
   The least that I could do.
If you can find another friend,
   Who needs a favor too,
You can do the same for him,
   That I have done for you.
Then he in turn will do the same,
   Till on and on it goes,
To make me feel my little deed,
   Just grows and grows and grows.
By: Ruth E. Yates (Mstr Kwon's late Mother-in-law)

Good example of circle principal.

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 Announcements
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Master Kwon's Hapkido Karate School will be closed
for Independence Day on Wednesday, the 4th of July.

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Thanks to all who participated in getting a friend
or relative to join our school.  Watch for our next
special in few months.

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Congratulations to Mr Paul Wilson and Ms Cathi
Graham, two of our favorite instructors, on their
recently announced engagement!

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 Test Results
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Congratulations to the following students for
passing the 323rd test on June 9th:

  10th Grade, Yellow Belt
  - Morgan Ryan
  - John Ryan
  - Jake Douglas
  - Jason Isada
  - Brian Pruitt
  - Scott Douglas
  9th Grade, Orange Belt
  - Glenn Metz
  - Hughbo Shim
  - Sean Winograd
  - Austin Allen
  - Luke Broyles
  - Brian Park
  - Kyoo Lee Park
  - Kil Yoon Park
  7th Grade, Green Belt
  - Sherry Umlauf
  3th Grade, Red Belt
  - Charles Rucker

  http://MasterKwon.com/tests/323.html

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 Special Grappling Class & Weight Training
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Ground fighting techniques will be taught in a
special class on Saturday, July 23 @ 12:15 PM.

Learn what to do when an opponent takes you down
to the ground where you can't easily kick or punch.

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Need a morning lift?  Join Mr Dean Kwon in an
informal weight training session held Monday,
Tuesday, and Thursday at 9pm.  Contact Mr Dean
Kwon if you're interested.

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 Ask Your Instructor for a Private Lesson
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Interested in advancing faster?  Or want to work
on that technique that's got you down?  Ask your
instructor for a private lesson.  Not all instructors
provide private lessons, but they can recommend one
who will be able to help you.

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 Studio Rules & Guidelines
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http://MasterKwon.com/rules.html

All students please take some time to review the
studio rules & guidelines at the above link. It
includes:
- Korean Counting and Frequently Used Terms,
- Discipline and Formalities,
- Sparring Rules & Required Equipment,
- Testing Requirements

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 Suggestions?
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Have an idea of something you'd like to see in
this newsletter?  Please let us know and email
your suggestion to Newsletter@MasterKwon.com

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