Weapons and Breaking Seminar

Instructors, Students and Parents:

Sunday, September 24, 2006

I would like to thank all Instructors, Students and Parents for participating in Saturdays combined Weapons and Breaking Seminar.The first hour was decticated to a brief historical review and use of the Filipino Martial Art Eskrima Sticks, the Japanese Yonshakubo, and the Chinese weapon Nunchaku. The originality and use of these weapons are important to all martial artsist enrolled at Steve's TKD Jidokwan to better understand their traditional and modern day purposes. The second part of this seminar was directed at the philiosphy and applied technique of breaking wood for demonstration purpopes only. I want to reiterate that this should not be done at home without proper instruction from professionally trained individuals. As most of you witnessed, alot of time went into each particiapant instructing them with how to positoin their body, relative ergonomics, and Ki development for harnessing power.Pictures of this event will be posted shortly. Grandmaster Miller

Palgwe Review-

Palgwe forms were first taught to Grandmaster Miller in 1974 on the island of Guam by Jong K Kim, a 3rd Dan Black Belt from Korea. Mr. Kim was one of three martial art directors managing Guam's Taekwondo Club at the time. Mr. Kim's unique Poomsae style and mannerism while perfoming these forms were second to none. His balance, poise, and attitude were remarkable to watch. As one watched Mr. Kim perform these line movement patterns; his eye contact with intended attackers along with hand blocks, and crisp front, side, and backside kicks were executed perfectly. His dedication to preserving the Korean "Pyong-An" patterns were obvious to student Miller. Because of the emotional connection student Miller felt through the teaching of these forms with Mr. Kim, they are still practiced and taught by him today.

Upon GM Miller recieving his 1st Dan Black Belt in February 1977, Mr. Kim gave him a directive to begin studying the "Taegeuk" Hyung patterns (Taegeuk is the name of South Korea's national flag). GM Miller follwed that directive and was tested by both Master Jong K Kim and Master Ronald Suggs 10 years later in San Diego for his 2nd Dan Black Belt.

Work in progress....

-Steve's TKD Summer 2006 / Winter Promotions 2007-