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Karen Bicknell249 viewsI started training with my youngest Son in February 2005. After only a few months of training I could feel the benefits that CKD has to offer. My general health had improved, my fitness level had increased, my blood pressure had gone down and my weight had started to fall off.
In November 2005, I became an Assistant Instructor. Even more benefits followed. Not only health issues but my techniques, stamina and flexibility were improving every day. By teaching new students I was able to improve how I did my own curriculum. While donating blood, the nurse asked what I did to keep fit, as my pint of blood was out of my arm and in the bag in under five minutes. She told me that this was a sign of being extremely healthy. I told her I was a Choi Kwang Do Instructor and explained what I did.
In September 2007, I took my first degree Black Belt aged 41 (and 31lb lighter than when I started CKD). It was hard work, especially as I was testing next to a young man of just 16 years old. I did a great job and really enjoyed my grading. My belt was presented to my by Master Brophy (5th Dan from Surrey CKD).
I am still fortunate enough to train with Master Brophy and Surrey CKD on a regular basis. I attend Ladies Only classes/Senior Rank Classes/ Black Belt Academy Classes and Instructor classes. I am also very honoured to be able to sit on Master Brophy’s Examiners Table and test the students for their next belt ranks.
Also in September 2007 I become a Chief Instructor. I teach Ladies Only Self Defence Courses and help run seminars with my Husband for the local clubs and groups.
In April 2008, we attended Choi Kwang Do’s European 20th Anniversary Seminar in the UK. Of course the guest of honour was Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi. I have met Grandmaster Choi on several occasions and he never fails to impress with his friendliness and awesome techniques at age 67. We were very humbled to be invited to International Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia by Senior Master Pereira this June. We spent a week at HQ where I was extremely lucky to be able to test in front of Grandmaster Woo, Senior Master Pereira and several high ranking Instructors from America. What a truly unbelievable experience. We were even more excited when we were able to spend 4 and half hours with Grandmaster Choi himself. Which other martial art would you be able to spend this amount of time with it’s Founder?
If you are looking for a healthy, fun, and fabulous martial art you could look no further than CKD. It is does exactly what it says on the tin.
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Terry Chipperfield-harrison38 viewsMy Martial Arts background before Choi Kwang Do, was Judo, a full contact sport. I reached Black Belt 1st Dan and won many tournaments with Medals, Shields and Certificates to my name. But with Judo I also gained many broken bones, dislocated every finger and toe and from this sport over many years eroded the strength in my lower back. It made me wonder, was winning all those medals worth all the pain and agony!
Two years ago, I wanted my 5 year old son to find a Martial Art which could help him defend himself if he were attacked out there on the streets. Judo was my first thought, but luckily for him, my wife and myself, we found Choi Kwang Do.
Choi Kwang Do has been great for many reasons. The main reason, is as a hobby that the whole family can participate in, together. Choi Kwang Do has given our family fitness and has given each one of us confidence.
While practising Choi Kwang Do I have lost over a stone in weight, without dieting. My lower back has become stronger and only three years ago did I have an operation on my right knee, the operation was a failure and afterwards I still had severe pain when just walking upstairs. But thankfully over the past 18 months while practising Choi Kwang Do the pain has become less obvious with hardly any pain in everyday life.
Choi Kwang Do is not a full contact sport. Therefore, it experiences less injuries than many other Martial Arts. It has been adapted for the 21st Century which has appealed to me and gives you a much better understanding of what your body can cope with in everyday life. The dynamics of the Martial Art is formulated through our own body movement, so becomes a natural part of us.
I like the family attitude within Choi Kwang Do and the social side that it has to offer.My son at the age of six had progressed enough to join the Black Belt Academy which has enhanced the pride within our family. I am soon to be 50 years of age, but feel at least twenty years younger, indeed I am probably fitter than twenty years ago, all thanks to Choi Kwang Do.
I am now an Assistant Instructor and my main aim is to assist in the development of others, just as I and my family have already been ably assisted by the excellent leadership from the Instructors within Choi Kwang Do.
If you want to change your life or to feel positive about yourself, then do the one thing that will change your life, for the better. Give Choi Kwang Do some of your time. The saying goes, “You will get back, what you put in”, but with Choi Kwang Do, I personally believe you get back more, than what you put in.
If Choi Kwang Do finds you, then opportunity is knocking, so take that first step and grab that lifestyle you have always wanted. However, If you find Choi Kwang Do, you have already taken that first step, so congratulations. This is a wonderful opportunity for yourself and your family. Mar 16, 2010
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