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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 14 #9 September, 2023
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to the September 2023 edition and the 162nd issue of the
Chosun Taekwondo Academy / United States Taekwondo Alliance
E-newsletter!
Celebrate CHOSUN'S 26th Year
Summer @ CHOSUN 2023 is officially over and the FALL/WINTER season is at our doorstep. Please take a look at the NEW schedule that was mailed out and on the CHOSUN website. We would like to THANK all the guest instructors and CHOSUN instructors for making our summer programs a HUGE SUCCESS!
We hope that students enjoyed the enhanced summer schedule and found the classes both challenging and enlightening!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 26 years!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter
celebrating 13 years!
Check the Chosun website calendar for all events, test dates and
holiday closures
Visit the CHOSUN Yelp page!
Kamsahamnida,
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd
Subscribe at: www.chosuntkd.com
Monday, November 7, 2022
The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 13 #11 November 2022
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to the November 2022 edition and the 152st issue of the
Chosun Taekwondo Academy / United States Taekwondo Association
E-newsletter!
Celebrate CHOSUN'S 25th Year
The holiday season is officially upon us and CHOSUN and the United States Taekwondo Association has some valuable programs that you don't want
to miss!
November is a busy month bringing the annual Day of Tribute to Grandmaster Richard Chun on Sunday, November 20th (details below), the last Belt/Stripe Promotion Test of the year and the next issue of Hoonlyun - The Journal of the United States Taekwondo Association.
Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 25 years!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter
celebrating 13 years!
Visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!
Happy Thanksgiving!Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 25 years!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter
celebrating 13 years!
Visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!
Kamsahamnida,
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd
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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 13 #3 March 2022
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to the March 2022 edition and the 145th issue of the
Chosun Taekwondo Academy and United States Taekwondo Academy
E-newsletter! Flash back to this time six years ago and you will see a momentous event in the history of the CHOSUN Taekwondo Academy's journey! It was March 2016 when we moved into our current location after several years of planning and persevering! That decision to invest in and grow CHOSUN has lived up to our expectations on every level! Many THANKS to all students and friends over the years who have participated in making our dream come true!
Take a stroll down memory lane...
View the CHOSUN 2016 video retrospective
You are the stars of the show!
ONWARD AND UPWARD...NEVER GIVE UP!
and CHOSUN on Instagram
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Kamsahamnida,
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd
Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 25 years!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter celebrating 12 years!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter celebrating 12 years!
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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 13 #2 February 2022
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to the February 2022 edition and the 145th issue of the
Chosun Taekwondo Academy and United States Taekwondo Academy
E-newsletter!
2022 is officially in full swing and the CHOSUN Winter/Spring schedule of classes offers training opportunities for everyone! The first CHOSUN Belt/Stripe PromotionTest will be this month in the dojang. Submit fees and paperwork by Friday, February 4th! In the meantime, practice, practice, practice!
ONWARD AND UPWARD...NEVER GIVE UP!
and CHOSUN on Instagram
Happy Valentine's Day
Kamsahamnida,
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd
Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 25 years!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter celebrating 12 years!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter celebrating 12 years!
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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 12 #6 June 2021
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to the June 2021 edition and the 138th issue of the
Chosun Taekwondo Academy and the United States Taekwondo Association
E-newsletter!
Summer is on our doorstep, and while the pandemic is still raging in some parts of the world, it seems that our lives are getting back to some version of normalcy. That said, we still must be vigilant and take the hard lessons learned from this crisis to heart. At CHOSUN, we as a school and martial arts family persevered and are the better because of it… Life goes on and the summer schedule at CHOSUN with training opportunities for all near and far will be available! We continue to be grateful to all of our students and families for your ongoing support and encouragement!
ONWARD AND UPWARD...NEVER GIVE UP!
View the 2019 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Video Retrospective
Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!
and CHOSUN on Instagram
Happy Father's Day
Kamsahamnida, Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd
Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 24 years!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter celebrating 11 years!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter celebrating 11 years!
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Monday, March 1, 2021
The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 12 #3 March 2021
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to the March 2021 edition and the 136th issue of the
Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter!
It is hard to believe that we are beginning our fifth year at 60 Galloway Road this month. In some ways it feels like we are just getting started in our NEW location but in others, so much has transpired! From the global COVID-19 pandemic, to all the achievements of our dedicated students, we stand ready to face the future never giving up on our commitment to passing along the principles of Traditional Taekwondo Training.
ONWARD AND UPWARD...NEVER GIVE UP!
View the 2019 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Video Retrospective
Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!
and CHOSUN on Instagram
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
Kamsahamnida, Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd
Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 24 years!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter celebrating 10 years!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter celebrating 10 years!
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Monday, August 10, 2020
Chosun Color Belt Requirements for Belt Promotion Test
CHOSUN TAEKWONDO ACADEMY
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th, 2020 BELT PROMOTION TEST
COLOR BELT REQUIREMENTS
WHITE / YELLOW / ORANGE / GREEN / BLUE / PURPLE / RED / BROWN / HIGH BROWN
Middle-High-Low Punches
Double Punches
Taekwondo Punches
Required Basic Motions
Required Hand Technique:
1) Jab, Reverse Punch
2) Your Required Hand Skill
Stepping Basics 1 & 2
Kicking Techniques:
1) Front Kick, Round Kick, Side Kick
YOUR REQUIRED POOMSAE – OR - ONE POOMSAE OF YOUR CHOICE
A ONE-PIECE Wood Break of your Choice (OPTIONAL)
Chosun Black Belt Requirements for Belt Promotion Test
CHOSUN TAEKWONDO ACADEMY SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th, 2020 BELT PROMOTION TEST
BLACK BELT REQUIREMENTS
1st DANS / 2nd DANS / 3rd DANS / 4th DANS / 5th DANS / 6th DANS:
Middle-High-Low Punches
Double Punches
Taekwondo Punches
Korea Basics #1
Required Basic Motions
Korea Basics #2
Required Hand Technique:
1) Jab, Reverse Punch
2) Back Hand, Palm Heel Strike, Palm Heel Strike, In/Out Ax Kick
Stepping Basics 1 & 2
Kicking Techniques:
1) Front Kick, Round Kick, Side Kick
2) Hop-Side Kick, Turning Back Side Kick, Ax Kick
YOUR REQUIRED POOMSAE – OR - ONE POOMSAE OF YOUR CHOICE
A ONE-PIECE Wood Break of your Choice (OPTIONAL)
Thursday, June 1, 2017
The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 8 #6 June, 2017
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to the June edition of the Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter!...After passing the important May milestone of 20 years of continuous operation in Warwick, NY, the Chosun Taekwondo Academy is not missing a beat! A series of special classes and workshops will round out the summer schedule. Taking advantage of the great outdoors, don't miss our annual Summer Training in the Warwick Town Park, Youth Training and Korean Arts & Crafts and the fourth annual Chosun picnic.
Please take note of Chosun 2017 Summer Schedule which will be included in your July invoice and online as of July 1, 2017
Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
View the 2016 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Retrospective
Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!
Kamsahamnida,
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd
Happy Father's Day
Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 20 years!
Read entire newsletter...
Subscribe at: www.chosuntkd.com
Welcome to the June edition of the Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter!...After passing the important May milestone of 20 years of continuous operation in Warwick, NY, the Chosun Taekwondo Academy is not missing a beat! A series of special classes and workshops will round out the summer schedule. Taking advantage of the great outdoors, don't miss our annual Summer Training in the Warwick Town Park, Youth Training and Korean Arts & Crafts and the fourth annual Chosun picnic.
Please take note of Chosun 2017 Summer Schedule which will be included in your July invoice and online as of July 1, 2017
Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
View the 2016 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Retrospective
Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!
Kamsahamnida,
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd
Happy Father's Day
Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 20 years!
Read entire newsletter...
Subscribe at: www.chosuntkd.com
Thursday, June 2, 2016
The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 7 #6 June, 2016
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Wednesday, March 2, 2016
The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 7 #3 March, 2016
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and visit the CHOSUN website for in depth information about our programs
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Chosun e-newsletter Archive volume 6 #12 December, 2015
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to the December edition of the Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter! As 2015 winds down and we look back over the year, many moments of success and achievement
stand out. Our journey as a community of dedicated martial artists has been a solid one and now 2016 holds much excitement as we embark on the next chapter. Construction of our new home on Galloway Road is in its final stages and the long wait will come to an end... 2016 promises to be a year of new beginnings! Onward and upward!
Welcome to the December edition of the Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter! As 2015 winds down and we look back over the year, many moments of success and achievement
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| Chosun students meditating at recent Belt Promotion Test |
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Chosun e-newsletter Archive volume 6 #9 September, 2015
Dojang News and Events
Chosun Summer Belt Promotion Test
Sunday August 16, 2015
The third Chosun Belt Promotion Test of the year was a spectacle of skill, power and focus. Congratulations to all students who tested. Your dedication to traditional Taekwondo and the Chosun Taekwondo Academy is applauded and appreciated. In some ways, it was a bittersweet event in that two long time students, Master Nicholas Fitzsimmons and Master Emma Crouchen will leave Chosun to pursue their college careers and embark on the next exciting chapter of their lives. We will miss them both!
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or check the Chosun website
View a video montage of the test
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Thursday, July 2, 2015
Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volumn 6 #6 June, 2015
Dojang News and Events
Chosun Belt Promotion Test
May 17, 2015
The Warwick Town Hall was packed with spectators and Chosun students at the recent May Belt Promotion Test. Skill and spirit were on display as students demonstrated their techniques. Congratulations to Chosun students on your achievements and Kamsahamnida for your dedication to traditional taekwondo and the Chosun Taekwondo Academy.
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Friday, May 29, 2015
Thursday, May 28, 2015
The Value of Traditional Taekwondo Training
by Chosun student Julie Cheshire
Belt Promotion Test essay - May 17, 2015
Belt Promotion Test essay - May 17, 2015
Traditional taekwondo training focuses on
self-defense and “the way” of living a life of virtue. It is in traditional
taekwondo that my interest lies. While I
respect the competitive sport of Olympic Taekwondo, it is the traditional
martial art that I seek for myself and my children.
The traditional art includes il su siks and ho
sin sools, essential self-defense movements. These are empowering moves that if
studied, provide practical ways to save yourself and others from a violent
attack. The mere knowledge of these moves provides confidence and power
within. This internal strength can be
enough of a force to prevent an attack from happening in the first place.
Internal strength results not only from
knowledge of moves, but also in an understanding of “ki”. Ki development is
another focus of traditional taekwondo that enables students to tap into and
harvest their internal energy. While
this is a new concept for me, I have experience firsthand how using techniques
to harvest its power enable me to perform my breaks successfully.
It is this focus on the internal that
attracted me to taekwondo in the first place. The five tenets provide virtues
that will prepare my children to become successful and benevolent. For adults,
revisiting the tenets helps focus our daily lives and provides the inner
strength to incorporate them. The tenets are not merely recited, they are
experienced and promoted through example and lessons at Chosun. Newcomers are welcomed, patience is extended,
and children are expected to treat each other kindly. Many sports focus on character development,
but one is hard pressed to find a sport that emphasizes character development
to the same degree I have experienced at Chosun. Athleticism is nothing without strong
character. In fact, it can be dangerous,
especially when a student has become proficient in defense skills.
Meditation is another traditional component
that I find invaluable. While I still
feel like a newcomer to meditation, I have improved. Western cultures have
begun embracing meditation for its benefits for health and mind. Quieting the mind has never been an easy task
for me. My mind is awash with responsibilities
and concerns. Ironically, using time to
quiet the mind is often more constructive than trying to get ahead (or catch
up) with thoughts of productivity.
Traditional and sport taekwondo are two
separate but related practices, both worthy exercises. However, traditional taekwondo is the only one
that meets my personal and parental goals. I have little interest in
competitive sport. I find value in the focus on “the way” set forth by the
guiding principles, ki development and meditation. I find value in the empowerment that self
defense furnishes. It is the traditional aspects of taekwondo that I value
most.
The Benefits of Meditation in Taekwondo
by Chosun student, Brian Parkinson
Belt Promotion Test Essay May 17, 2015
Taekwondo can be literally translated as the way of smashing with the hands and feet. Although the ultimate goal of Taekwondo is to imbue the practitioner with the skills necessary to defend oneself, the sheer brutality of some of the techniques taught to that end cannot be mistaken for anything other than what they are: a means to inflict serious physical harm on another. What role can a passive and tranquil activity such as meditation have in the practice of a martial art? The answer stems from the last part of the name Taekwondo: Do or The Way.
Belt Promotion Test Essay May 17, 2015
Taekwondo can be literally translated as the way of smashing with the hands and feet. Although the ultimate goal of Taekwondo is to imbue the practitioner with the skills necessary to defend oneself, the sheer brutality of some of the techniques taught to that end cannot be mistaken for anything other than what they are: a means to inflict serious physical harm on another. What role can a passive and tranquil activity such as meditation have in the practice of a martial art? The answer stems from the last part of the name Taekwondo: Do or The Way.
Do or
The Way refers to the moral part of Taekwondo.
At the end of every class we recite the five tenets: Courtesy,
Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit. These are not simply words to be painted on a
wall and recited with the hollow ring of rote memory but instead denote an
overarching value system to the practice of
Taekwondo. Without these values guiding our actions our
training would have no other goal than to imbue the practitioner with the
ability to do harm. Meditation helps us
cultivate this aspect to our training.
By forcing us to quiet our minds and learn to discipline our thoughts we
are cultivating more than the ability to do physical harm, we are cultivating
the wisdom required to know when to use force.
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| Students meditating at Chosun |
Meditation
does much more than to aid in our moral development as marital artists. There are many physical benefits associated
with the practice of meditation. Anxiety
and tension are greatly reduced as a state of deep relaxation pervades the body
during meditation. The regular practice
of meditation has been shown to have profound and long lasting positive effects
on one’s overall health and well-being. In
addition to the immediate and long term physical benefits of meditation, it
also aids us in our training. Our daily
lives are fraught with distractions of every kind. A distracted mind cannot focus wholly on the
tasks at hand. One of the main goals of meditating
before class is to clear these distractions from the mind, allowing yourself to
become wholly absorbed in your training and thus amplify your technique. For me, this is the most vital reason to
meditate. My mind is constantly racing
in opposing directions. It is only
through the sincere practice of meditation before class that I am able to purge
my mind of all these competing thoughts, leaving a clarity I otherwise would
not have.
Last
summer I was fortunate enough to travel to South Korea as part of the Chosun
Korea Tour. One morning after some
training on the hotel’s rooftop, we proceeded to a Buddhist temple just around
the corner from the hotel. I am not a Buddhist
and had never entered a temple before. I
felt more than a little out of place as the morning practitioners filled the
temple. I didn’t want to miss this
opportunity though and was very glad I didn’t allow my trepidation to
interfere. As I sat there on a blanket
with my legs crossed and the smell of incense filling my nostrils, I could feel
the intensity of the place and the sincerity of those within it. I forced myself to purge all thought and
focused only my breathing. It reminded
me of an experience I had at the beach many years ago. While floating on my back, I dipped my ears
beneath the water and focused on nothing but the sound of the ocean. It was a very transcendent experience. I felt a part of the water and of all of the
life around me, dissolving into the sea affecting a complete dissolution of
self. Meditating in the temple that
morning I had the same feeling. I might
as well have been a wisp of incense smoke for all the thought process that was
occurring in my mind.
Certainly
anyone could learn the physical components of Taekwondo without
meditation. Punches, kicks, stances and
blocks have little to do with the physical benefits associated with meditation
and can be learned simply through repetitive practice. This would reduce the study of Taekwondo to a
purely physical activity and would rob it of the do component so crucial to the
maturity of a marital artist. The
benefit of mediation in Taekwondo simply stated then is: to bestow the practitioner with clarity of
mind enabling improved technique, to improve the physical health of the
practitioner and to provide a vehicle of self-discovery whereupon the Do aspect
of Taekwondo can be cultivated and explored.
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