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spinninggumby
Purple Belt
Joined: 24 Jan 2002
Posts: 519
Location: Seattle, WA
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My sah bum nim just informed me that in July our school is taking a trip to Kukkiwon for about a week to train with the Korean National Demonstration Team! I am so excited even though it is going to cost me 2 grand (yikes) but it will be worth it since we will be staying at a 5 star hotel that goes at around $200 a night. The remaining three days of our trip we will make a stop in Beijing, China. My teacher told me that there was going to be free time to sight-see and travel but I don't think so, I think I'll just stay with those guys and train with them b/c although I may be able to return to Korea in the future, I may not ever get the chance to be able to learn from the elite WTF'ers again  I have never had a chance to really be exposed to 'traditional' taekwondo either so supposedly we will also get a taste of that from many masters there as well as the exhibitionist or sport aspect of course that Kukkiwon is all about. |
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iamrushman
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Joined: 03 Jun 2001
Posts: 1923
Location: ft. lauderdale,florida
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take advantage of this great opportunity........ then come back and tell us all about it, so take notes (lol).... 
good luck and enjoy......... 
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KickChick
Black Belt
Joined: 02 Aug 2001
Posts: 3282
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What an absolutely awesome opportunity! I truly envy you! Do take some time out to see the sites and enjoy although for sure you will be awe struck by those koreans!...just remember they live & breathe it! Yes DO report back to us... we have time until then...its gonna seem like forever! 
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spinninggumby
Purple Belt
Joined: 24 Jan 2002
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Location: Seattle, WA
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I would take you all with me if I could 
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SBN Doug
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Joined: 04 Nov 2001
Posts: 3767
Location: Houston, TX
Styles: Kuk Sool Won
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Good for you. We have a similar trip being scheduled for October. Don't think I'll have a chance to go this year. Apparently the World KSW Championships are going to be held over there this year. Also, I've heard no one will be promoted to Master level (5th) in the USA any more. We'll have to make the trip to Korean when (or if) its time.
Have a great time. |
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SaiFightsMS
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Joined: 28 Oct 2001
Posts: 6397
Location: Ohio
Styles: Shotokan, Shorin Ryu, Shi-to Ryu
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Sounds like you have a shot at one of those things you will remember for the rest of your life.
Just a word: be carefull about what you drink - in terms of water - watch where it comes from. And be carefull about the meat.
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Deathcometh
Orange Belt
Joined: 20 Feb 2002
Posts: 198
Location: Dunlap
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2002 9:10 am Post subject: |
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You are soooooooooooo lucky to get to do something like that. I wish I was in your shoes.  |
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spinninggumby
Purple Belt
Joined: 24 Jan 2002
Posts: 519
Location: Seattle, WA
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| Yea. I guess my master told me that one of the main reasons why we had to make sure that we were staying in 5-star hotels was to ensure that the food and water would be safe and very palatable. To the best of my knowledge, Seoul isn't such an unsanitary place but true you never know. |
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YODA
Black Belt
Joined: 25 Jan 2002
Posts: 1033
Location: England (int'north west)
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WOW! That's great!
Sounds like a trip of a lifetime - get saving! 
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Kai_Jecht
Yellow Belt
Joined: 26 Feb 2002
Posts: 32
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
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| Hope you can speak Chinese. Beasure to watch Rush Hour 2 every night (learn from Carter... PHSYC!) jk. |
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