Some Testimonials from Oom Yung Doe students who attended the Traditional Moo Doe Weeklong Seminar June, 2004
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This was
my first Weeklong Seminar and it has been an incredible experience. I
have taken several steps towards improving my condition with the movements
passed this Weeklong. Training on the beach with the right movements,
using equipment and herbs was such a positive experience that I'll never
forget. I feel completely renewed and alive. The
weeklong seminar was a great experience for me. The use of herbs,
possibility of interacting with the higher level instructors and friendship
of fellow students was amazing. I will be back next year. |
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My 80
year old mother says that anyone can do well when life is easy, and that one
measure of a person's character is how they cope during difficult times. I
learned much about my character during this Weeklong Seminar in the deep
sands of Coronado Beach. This year in the Weeklong Seminar I learned a
great deal more about how I handle challenges. There have been several
"defining moments" in my life when I have truly seen myself, and
while they aren't always pleasant insights, they do lead to personal growth.
I think I experienced another such moment in this week. With gratitude to all my
instructors for the opportunity to learn from you. |
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An unexpected result of this week
of training is an end to my poor circulation. For years I’ve had really bad
circulation which ended up weakening my endurance and more visibly cold or
even numb fingers and toes. While everyday training at the schools gave
temporary relief to this the weeklong seminar seems to have cured it, my
fingers and toes are warm and I can train for a lot longer and more intensely
than before. |
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I feel a dramatic change in my ability to move and my
understanding of movement. Physically I feel more balanced than I ever
remember and mentally I feel calm and clear. This has truly brought me to a
higher level and reset my condition for some time. |
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After the first day of lessons I was concerned because my Achilles
tendon injury was bothering me; but I got the chance to apply an herbal patch
and it really helped. I was then able to continue going through the lessons
unhindered. I found the movements challenging but felt like my strength
increased with each lesson. |
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After what should have
been a long day of movement I found myself with energy, but more than that I
found real joy! Meeting new people who are like minded is great! |
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I had never planned to attend the weeklong seminar.
Just a few months on the International training program, my mind gave me the
usual onslaught of thoughts to hold me back: “I can’t take the time off, I’m
too new to training, I’ll never be able to keep up, I can’t afford it.” I am
so glad that I found the strength to overcome these negative thoughts and
made the decision to attend the weeklong seminar. The truth is, how could I
afford not to take the time off and invest financially in a week that
could positively change my life physically, mentally and spiritually forever.
Attending the weeklong seminar also showed
me that it doesn’t matter where you are on the training program – that the
teaching is designed to help everyone and that even the white belts will
benefit. As a second section, I will leave this week knowing myself better
and my practice will never be the same. The seminar made me push beyond what I ever
thought I was capable of doing. It brought out an inner strength that I
didn’t know existed. In a week, I have gained more confidence than I’ve had
throughout my life! The week also inspired me to push further in
my training. Seeing the higher belts practice gave me a chance to see what I
could look forward to. Seeing the different ages and body types showed me that
practice is very personal and that this is true Moo Doe. The teaching is priceless. The seminar is
worth far more than what we invest. The knowledge that is passed on with the
forms will benefit not only my practice, but will help me daily with my life.
The most important thing I’ve learned this week is the power of my breath –
how it can give me more energy and strength. This weeklong
seminar has been the most rewarding week of my life. I know I will never be
the same and that the lessons learned, both physically and mentally, will
take me to a higher place. Thank you, Grandmaster for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you, Instructors, for teaching me the valuable lessons and for your
patience and kindness. I am forever grateful. |
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This year’s weeklong seminar has
dramatically increased my strength. During the first two days I experienced
more external development – by the end of the week, I could feel the internal
development that my body was absorbing through the combination of the movement,
herb and equipment. I can only describe the feeling as having a warm and
vibrant body. I thank Grandmaster “Iron” Kim for continuing to share his
knowledge to improve the lives of others. |
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In spite of, or perhaps because
of, the fact that this was one of the most physically challenging weeklongs I
have attended, I feel more energized than I have at any other time during my
practice. The direction I was given on my movement and mental state made me
much more aware of my internal strength. Although I wasn’t able to connect to
I t every time, I could still feel what was needed to connect to my internal. |
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The
movement passed this week has challenged me at every level of my practice.
Flexibility, strength, agility. Through these forms and the thoughtful
instruction from the instructors has heightened my understanding of Moo Doe.
I found myself being overwhelmed with joy when I was able to do some
movements I thought would take longer to learn. The conversations with Head
National, National and Asst. National Instructors helped me change habits
that I will need to practice in the future. I am very grateful to all the
instructors and especially Grandmaster. |
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Six hours a day with 8th Degree Black Belts is amazing.
Everyone is picking up these incredible movements. It’s just after the 3rd
day and my body feels so much stronger all around. I think back to my
old martial arts school, and these movements are so much more advanced. I
can’t imagine ever not practicing Oom Yung Doe. |
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As with weeklong seminars of the
past, I’ve felt phenomenal development and strength from the movement and seen
changes in my ability in just the course of one week. As the years pass, I’ve
come to have a greater appreciation of lessons in leadership, teamwork,
camaraderie, character, and having deeper meaning in the way we live our
lives. I’ll carry new lessons home after this week. |
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The weeklong for me has been a
real test of my mental growth. The first two days of new movement not only
challenged my body tremendously, but also coordinating my limbs to move
challenged my concentration and mental state. It became clear to me that
working through these frustrations for several hours was a key part of my
development. By the third day I had the sequences somewhat down and then
small adjustments were made here and there. It never ceases to amaze me how
these small adjustments serve to open my body and my mind to the movement. I
feel that after this week I have a much better understanding as to what my
training is all about, unifying my internal and external through the
movement, where as before I was just sort of going through a physical
workout. The depth of Moo Doe training is extraordinary in the sense that
there is always a deeper understanding that can be achieved, and I am happy
that I’ve made the choice to do this. More so, the weeklong helped solidify
my understanding of why I feel good about my training. |
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I thought the weeklong seminar was
fantastic. The movements passed were some of the strongest and best
movements I have ever seen. The professional instruction by the
International Level Teaching Team helped me to absorb the movements quickly and accurately.
As the week progressed I began to feel extremely good and harmonized.
By the end of the week I felt fantastic. I felt very energized with a
very warm and tingly sensation throughout my body. I felt as though I
was able to balance my condition and absorb Nae Gong Energy, while developing
physically. I am very satisfied with the results of the Weeklong. |
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I feel the best that I have ever
felt after this years Weeklong Seminar. This is the strongest training
I have ever experienced. I have benefited greatly and learned movements
and principles that I can continue to absorb and apply to my life. I
will benefit for years to come. |
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2004 Weeklong was the strongest
Weeklong I've attended. The movements were felt deeper than I have ever
felt movements before. This years event showed me where my training
needs to be. |
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This years Weeklong helped me to
reset my focus, re-harmonize my mind and body and to re-balance my
life. The movements passed were taught in a manner that made them easy
to memorize, which allowed me to focus more on the principles. I look
forward to applying the knowledge gained this week to my life and to those
around me. |
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As a
result of the Weeklong Seminar, I have come the closest I have ever come to a
balanced condition. There are so many factors that have contributed to
this: the training environment, the tea, the Chi Herbal Bath, the attention,
care, and instruction of the International Teaching Team as well as the
movements themselves. My hip flexibility has been one of my weakest
areas for the duration of my training. In the first day of the Weeklong
I felt my hips opening up from Dancing Dragon 2. The Weeklong has
opened my eyes even further to how beneficial training can be. |
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