Fun Foto of the Week!

Here's an oldie but a goody:
Master Jun Chong (on the left) tapes up the hands of teenager Phillip Rhee (right) as he prepares for a sparring match at a local tournament.

If you have any good photos that you'd like to submit, email them to me at junchong411[at]gmail.com. Enjoy!

Fun Foto of the Week!

All I can say is FANCY!
Master Chong poses with a side kick and a double Hapkido grab take-down against 3 opponents.
(I wish my abs looked like when I did techniques...)

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Testimonial from Black belt Norda Mullen

Featured Testimonial in Jun Chong Martial Arts, December 2009 newsletter

by Norda Mullen, 4th dan black belt

When I started studying martial arts at JCTKD 22 years ago (wow!), I had no idea what was in store for me regarding activating the potential within me relating to all aspects of my life. It has slowly become clearer to me over the years, and I can now say with confidence that what I have learned through my training runs very deep within me at this point in time. It sometimes goes beyond words, and is often difficult to verbalize, but is something I so easily feel and carry with me at all times, whether I'm navigating the LA traffic patiently, trying to communicate with someone clearly and fairly, or performing in front of 10,000 people calmly. It really all begins to feel like one thing, the same thing, which is the tapestry of life.
It is for this reason that I appreciate my training more than ever, even through all of the injuries (!), and I feel so lucky that I even actually 'stumbled' upon TKD in the first place. What if I had turned right instead of turned left, or had not been the victim of a mugging years ago in Chicago before I even lived here, or ... what if ... what if ... what if? It goes on and on, and all I'm left here to do is look at the big picture and appreciate the gift of TKD, and the endless wealth of knowledge, confidence, and wonderful experiences it has given me over the years.
For this, I am so thankful to Jun Chong and the whole Jun Chong 'family' at the school ... all of my teachers, training partners, and classmates ... that I have grown to know and love, and will always cherish.

Fun Foto of the Week!

What a cute photo!
A young Master Phillip Rhee assists 2 young students in their Hapkido techniques.

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Korea Trip Scheduled July 1, 2010

Have you ever wanted to travel to Korea or China? Why not go with friends who love martial arts??
Jun Chong Martials Arts, in collaboration with several schools across the country, will be hosting our annual trip to Asia to visit famous historial sites, museums and gardens, eat great food, and learn about new cultures and languages while bonding with fellow students, parents, and friends.And you do not have to be a martial arts student to attend!

Dates of Trip:
July 1-11, 2010

Agenda will include visiting sites in:
Shanghai, Jiaxing, Hangzhou (China); Seoul, Jaeju Island, Kukkiwon WTF Federation, Wonju Oak Valley (Korea).

The tour package includes:
*Round trip airfare *5-Star hotel accomodations *Three full meals of the local cuisine *All ground transportation and transfers

Don't Delay! The EarlyBird Deadline is Sunday, January 31, 2010!
It Saves to Sign Up Early! (price per person)
$2500 before January 31, 2010
$2600 before February 28,2010
$2700 before March 31, 2010

No applications will be accepted after April 1, 2010. For more information or to sign up, call us at (323) 658-7570 or email us at junchong411[at]gmail.com.

Fun Foto of the Week!

Master Chong receives a Certificate of Recognition from the Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, at out 15th annual Martial Arts Tournament in October 2009.

If you have any good photos that you'd like to submit, email them to me at junchong411[at]gmail.com. Enjoy!

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH!

Congratulations to our Students of the Month
Brian Weinberg and Rocio Rincon!

Full Name: Brian Weinberg
Occupation: Healthcare financial management
Belt Rank, Training since: Red I, April 2007.

Q. Describe yourself in 3 words
A. Motivated fitness enthusiast

Q. Name one thing you wish you knew before joining Tae Kwon Do.
A. I wish I had started stretching many years ago. Flexibility is very difficult to achieve if you do not start early.

Q. Your biggest vice.
A. Eating large meals before class. I have trouble breaking this pattern.

Q. Your favorite food.
A. Brussels sprouts covered with melted cheese and hot sauce.

Q. How has Tae Kwon Do changed you?
A. I really enjoy Tae Kwon Do, and the energy it gives me. I try to make it a regular part of my life. At the beginning of every week, my wife and I discuss our respective schedules and those of the kids, with one of my goals being to fit in four or five classes for the week.

Q. What is the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in Tae Kwon Do?
A. Master Chong was having me practice breaking a board with a stepping side kick. Three times in a row I missed the center of the board and kicked his thumb. I felt really guilty, and was really glad and quite relieved that I broke the board on my next attempt.

Q. What are your hobbies?
A. Cooking, helping the kids with their homework, driving fast cars.

Q. What made you want to join Tae Kwon Do?
A. I enrolled my daughter in the Little Tigers class. I came for several weeks, watching her from the chairs with the other parents. I became intrigued by the intensity of the adult classes I watched either during or after her class, I decided to give it a try. It has been almost three years now. My daughter has long since moved onto other things, but I have become a regular. I really enjoy it.

Q. What are you best at in Tae Kwon Do?
A. I can kiap very loud. It helps to offset some of the weaknesses I still have with my forms and techniques.

Q. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A. I will be at the back of the class. I will be the one with the loud kiap.



Full Name: Rocio Rincon

Occupation: Student, 5th grade
Belt Rank, Training since: Orange stripe, 2007

Q. Describe yourself in 3 words:
A. Athletic, active, responsible

Q. Name one thing you wish you knew before joining Tae Kwon Do:
A. I wish I knew that Tae Kwon Do was going to be a lot of fun.

Q. Your biggest vice:
A. To be jumping around a lot.

Q. Your favorite food:
A. Spanish Paella

Q. How has Tae Kwon Do changed you?
A. It's changed my attitude, it's changed my point of view of Martial Arts.

Q. What is the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in Tae Kwon Do?
A. Once I fell when I was kicking the blue bag when I was doing a flying side kick.

Q. What are your hobbies?
A. I love to play sports and read.

Q. What made you want to join Tae Kwon Do?
A. My desire to know about Martial Arts.

Q. What are you best at in Tae Kwon Do?
A. I am best at forms or kicks in Tae Kwon Do.

Q. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A. I see myself with a higher belt and a lot of improvement.

Yoga Seminar January 16th

Yoga Seminar with Masha Kali Bach

-18 Years Experience (RYT 200)

-Certified and registered instructor with the National Yoga Alliance

Saturday, January 16th from 2pm-3:30pm.
Class is $25.
Register before January 14th and SAVE $5!!

Location:
Jun Chong Martial Arts
6340B Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90048
For more info, visit www.junchongtkd.com or call 323-658-7570.

Sorry, no spectators or videotaping allowed.
Please wear yoga pants or leggings.
Bring a yoga mat if you have one, or you may purchase one at the School.
Yoga schedule to follow.

See Jackie Chan on January 11th!

With the launch of Jackie Chan’s wax figure and an in person visit from Jackie himself to promote his new movie as well as appear with his figure, Madame Tussauds is reaching out to local Martial Arts Studios like Jun Chong Martial Arts to experience this event on Monday, January 11th at 10am.

All tickets are discounted if you print the flyer below to the museum! Enjoy!

For questions, please contact Nathan Hills, Trade Sales Coordinator, at nathan.hills[at]madametusshw.com

Address is:

Madame Tussauds Hollywood

6933 Hollywood Boulevard | Hollywood, CA | 90028 | USA

Office: +1.323.798.1681 Fax: +1.323.467.8278

Fun Foto of the Week!

Happy New Year from the Chong family!

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