WUMAO Weapons of the Orient Seminar

The World United Martial Arts Organization, sponsored by Ad Deliery, hosted our annual Weapons of the Orient seminar last Sunday May 3rd at the West Los Angeles location of Jun Chong Tae Kwon Do. Participants came from various schools including Abrigo Martial Arts, Chul Jin Martial Arts, Jun Chong TKD, and Jun Chong Martial Arts, totaling to 78 students at the seminar.

Elaine Sir learns to use Escrima sticks.

Three weapons were introduced in three sessions during the seminar: Nunchuks, Escrima, and Kendo. Everyone was able to practice each weapon first-hand, learning the basic forms and strikes of each weapon and how they are used in combat.

Joe Zarif charges with the Kendo stick.

All participants received a free commemorative shirt as a gift for participating as well as a Certificate of Completion. At the end of the seminar, the masters each gave a brief demonstration of each weapon and students were able to purchase weapons and DVD's to practice at home.
Thank you to all the instructors who taught the seminar as well as to the assistants who helped throughout the sessions:
Nunchuks-Master Chul Jin, Hugo Cortinez, Stephanie Trott, Siaka Harding
Escrima-Alain Rono, Dexter Parker, Steve Kaplan
Kendo-Jay Schlaugh, Chuck Taylor
For information on escrima, nunchuk, and kendo classes at Jun Chong Tae Kwon Do, please check our website or call (323)658-7570, (310) 979-9222. For more pictures, check out our media gallery!

A great job to all of our participants!