New Area Promotions

Congratulations to Michael Reinhardt, Justin Martin, Michelle Judy, Jarred Palm and Eric Jensen on their recent promotions.  When in town last week, Head International Instructor Mike promoted Assistant Head Instructor Mike to Head Instructor, Instructor Justin to Assistant Head Instructor, and Michelle, Jarred and Eric to Assistant Instructor.  These promotions where made with the recommendation of local instructors and through consulting the international teaching team.  Promotions are based on an individuals understanding of the Oom Yung Doe line of traditional martial arts, the ways that they have already contributed to the area and their potential to contribute further to the teaching of traditional martial arts in the United States.  It is up to the individual what they do with their position once they have achieved it and their are no requirements that go with the position unless they choose to teach.  In this case, they must maintain a certain schedule of lessons and practice to ensure their capability.  Whether these individuals decide to challenge themselves further to higher levels of understanding or not, they can be proud of what they have already achieved and accomplished through their practice in Oom Yung Doe.

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Bellevue Kid’s and Junior’s Weeklong Summer Program

Registration is now open for the Bellevue School Kid’s and Junior’s Weeklong Summer Program. The program is July 23rd – 27th, 9am to Noon and is $215 for the week with 10% off for payments received before June 1st. Many times the benefit from this program is equivalent to several months practice as one lesson immediately builds on the previous and one days practice on the last. Call 425-641-1323 or email bellevue@oomyungdoe-nw.com with further questions.

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Room Reservations and Road Trip for Week 2 of the 2012 Weeklong

Hello,

I am writing because I will need to make a room reservation for Week 2 at The Parker sometime this coming week.  My plan is to arrive the evening of Sunday the 17th and leave the morning of the Saturday 23rd.  If anyone needs a roommate, I would be happy to coordinate a reservation for those nights.

Also, I will be driving down again this year.  I haven’t planned the exact time that I will leave Seattle, but I can confirm that my return trip will involve spending a night in Squaw Valley, CA so that I can attend a friend’s wedding on the 23rd.  I understand that this will make my return trip a solo one, and that would work out fine from my end.  Would anyone be interested in carpooling on the way down?

Thank you.

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Article on Pal Gae Written by Inst. Colin of Pittsburgh

Improve health and increase longevity through Pal Gae at the School of Oom Yung Doe

 By: Colin Orr

(Published in Squirrel Hill magazine)

One of the unique things about Moo Doe training, or traditional martial arts, is that it teaches more than just self defense; it is a way to bring the mind and body back into harmony. The School of Oom Yung Doe has been teaching Moo Doe in the United States for more than thirty years and has collected thousands of testimonials from students who have experienced astonishing improvements in their health.

What is of crucial importance to promoting health, according to traditional Asian medicine, is the free flow of chi or qi along the body’s energy meridians. Accordingly, there are thousands of pressure points that lay along these meridians and people often employ acupressure or acupuncture to stimulate these points to ensure that chi, or vital energy as it is sometimes referred to, moves freely through the body. Another way to promote chi is through practicing traditional Moo Doe movements which, when paired with correct breathing and hand positions (this is important, as specific hand positions connect to internal organs), stimulate pressure points in the body.

As an example, certain low impact movements and breathing techniques have been shown to lower blood pressure by stimulating the baroreceptor, a pressure sensitive point in the carotid artery that supplies the brain with information to control systemic blood pressure. Recently, a student practicing these types of movements just two-three hours a week over the course of 10 weeks experienced a 15 point drop in her blood pressure as a result.

Pal Gae is a particularly strong and effective form taught in traditional martial arts which also helps to improve health and increase longevity. Pal Gae was developed over the course of two generations by traditional Moo Doe Masters who wanted to lay the proper foundation of internal development for practitioners to absorb advanced martial arts movement.

Pal Gae develops an internal and external foundation for all Hyung (otherwise known as forms, or sets of movements) and it has been known to improve the practitioner’s flexibility, coordination and strength. Other benefits include: increased bone marrow strength, overall improvement in joint flexibility, overall improvement in joint strength, and oxygenation throughout the entire body.

As individuals practice the form in its entirety, bone strength is developed evenly. With proper positioning of the body during practice, every joint is conditioned and made stronger. The bones of the spine are realigned as a result of practice which allows individuals to sit comfortably in the same position for a very long period of time. This was useful to monks during extended periods of meditation. Many of our students find that Pal Gae counteracts the negative effects created by sedentary office work. It is important to note that individuals of any age can benefit from practicing Pal Gae. It has been found to be a very strong method of correcting curvatures in the spine. In just the past year, an Oom Yung Doe student in her mid-50s, who had been practicing Pal Gae regularly, went to a routine check-up with her doctor. When the doctor measured her height, he noticed she was an inch-and-a-half taller than at her previous visit. The doctor was astonished to see that she was improving her physical condition at an age when so many people start to lose their posture. The student has also found that after just a relatively short period of practicing Moo Doe, she is comfortable doing things that she has not done in years. 

We always remind our students that they only have one mind and body; neglecting them will lead to pain in one form or another. But, by committing yourself to improving both, you can ensure peace and comfort for many years.

 

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College Stress Relief Seminar Testimonial

A thank you note sent by Carol J. Glock, M.Ed. a Professor at Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania to the Pittsburgh area Instructors of Oom Yung Doe for a seminar at the college.

Dear Joe:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the life changing relaxation techniques that you offered to my students at Washington and Jefferson College. Washington and Jefferson College attracts the top students that have chosen the academic field of medicine, law or business as their chosen career. Within this typical college population anxiety is one of the leading mental health concerns. Through the meditative aspects of your relaxation and Oom Yung Doe techniques my students were able to transform their lives. After practicing your techniques the students felt less stressed and more confident during their week of final exams. They had a sense of mental well being and inner strength and flexibility.

The following statements were comments made by my students after implementing the techniques that you presented to my students:

“I can’t believe how much stronger and energetic I feel during the day after just taking 15 minutes in the morning to do the deep breathing exercises.”

“I was able to think more clearly on my examines by just taking a few minutes to relax and breath properly.”

”By just taking a few minutes to massage my pressure points and breathe slowly I felt a sense of calmness and inner peace for the rest of my day.”

I feel that every college professor should offer your techniques to enhance their students’ performance both physically and mentally throughout the year. I certainly plan to include you in my curriculum as a guest presenter each semester for my ”Attaining the Mental Edge” class. Your techniques clearly enhance the academic and physical performance of all college students.

Sincerely,

Carol J. Glock, M.Ed.

Adjunct Professor

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Championship Program Testimonials

A few testimonials from students and instructors on the championship programs:

The adjustments I received on adding release to the tai chi chung sae gae answered a lot of my questions on the nature of tai chi.  After getting into the movements I have felt a release of my own energy.  My energy level has come up in my daily life, which I usually feel after a sae gae, but this time it has stayed up for several days as opposed to dropping back down after one or two days.  I have also noticed that I am much more positive than I have been for a long time.  This is similar to my first lesson in Oom Yung Doe.  I felt a huge release of blocked up energy and suddenly realized how happy I was at work for no good reason.  I have done many sae gaes, weeklong and weekend seminars in my years of training from which I have felt positive change afterward, but nothing on the level as my first day of practice and the championship course.

Olivia A.

I started the tai chi program to focus on lower and middle body.  I have always had knee issues and low endurance when it comes to the middle and lower body so I wanted to increase that.  I have definitely noticed a difference, especially in my knees, which were constantly sore and gave out easily previously.  I’ve slowly but surely increased my strength and endurance, which has helped a lot in other forms as well.

Todd Z.

After two hours of practicing my new doe movements, I feel immediate change in my focus confidence and overall calmness – all of which have increased.  My mind is clear and overall I feel great.

Ksenia K.

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New Google+ for the Bellevue School

Click here to follow the Bellevue School on Google+.

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April MLT Schedule Up

The Schedule for the April Master Level Training is up and is on the student calendar.  You can find lesson times by clicking the calendar link to the right or by subscribing to the google student calendar.  Ask your instructor if you have questions on your lessons.

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The Issaquah School of Oom Yung Doe is Now Open

Front of Oom Yung Doe School in Issaquah

Have you ever seen a 6' Tiger-Dragon Logo?

I’m very pleased to announce that the newest school of Oom Yung Doe in the Pacific NW is now open. After 3 months of hard work by area instructors and students the Issaquah school is ready to open to students.

I wish to express sincere appreciation to higher belts who have been very helpful and instructive as we prepared to open, to instructors who have willingly sacrificed limited time to lend a hand, students who have cheerfully joined in, and family who have been very supportive throughout. I’m quite impressed with the sense of community this effort has demonstrated.

Now that the dust has setttled, the paint dried and the school is open, we’d love to have you come by to check it out. Also, if you know of anyone in the Issaquah area, please encourage them to come in for a visit! Speaking from personal experience, it is quite rewarding to share the Oom Yung Doe experience with friends and family.

Practice Room at the School of Oom Yung Doe in Issaquah

We are using martial arts mats instead of carpet. Come feel the difference.

We are very convenient and easy to find, right off of I-90 Exit 17, located on the corner of Front Street and Gillman Blvd, in the same complex as Big O Tire.

Also, feel free to forward the link to our new Issaquah website – and post it anywhere and everywhere you can think of online as this will help people discover us through the search engines: MartialArtsIssaquah.com.

Over the next few weeks we will be completing the final fit and finish at the school in preparation for a Grand Opening event. When this date is announced, please reserve it and we’ll have a great time celebrating the newest school!

- Instructor Derek

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Shirley Woodward, David Syck, Ksenia Kosobutsky and Derek Haynes Promoted

Congratulations to Shirley Woodward, David Syck, Ksenia Kosobutsky and Derek Haynes on their recent promotions to Assistant Instructor and Instructor.  The purpose of reaching instructor has always been twofold: to increase ones own understanding and to help others.  These promotions not only recognize the effort these individuals have put in to build the Seattle area schools and to pass Traditional Moo Doe, but also the ways in which they have recently taken on additional responsibilities to push themselves further along this path.  Instructor Derek is a 1st Degree Black Belt who came up in the Bellevue School and is in the process of opening the new Issaquah location.  Once it is open he will also be the main instructor running and teaching at that location.  Assistant Instructor Shirley and Assistant Instructor David both are 2nd Degree Black Belts who came up in the Kirkland School and now primarily assist in the Redmond School.  Assistant Instructor Shirley has helped with many of the buildouts in the area and is responsible for much of the drywall in the schools.  Assistant Instructor David has assisted and taught kids lessons in the Bellevue and Redmond Schools for the two years.  Ksenia Kosobutsky came up in the Bellevue School and now assists and teaches at the Bellevue and Kirkland Schools.  She has also helped lead the planning on various picnics and regional events.

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