2009 Lessons, Outdoor Activities and Seminars

“Anyone can say how good they are but few can demonstrate incredible skill and ability.”

This year's weeklong seminar was an incredible experience for me. The movement was powerful and created a tremendous amount of energy in the body. Through the Nae Gong exercises and daily meditations, I connected to a source of power and strength that I didn't realize I had access to. During my meditation, I had a life changing experience. I found my true self, connected to eternal life and every living thing around me. This is something I have strived for, read about, thought I knew, but hadn't yet reached. To clarify, I have practiced different types of meditations. In my early 20's, I spent 2 ½ months each summer, for a period of 10 years, on a retreat in the mountains of New Mexico with a spiritual teacher. ... In all of these years of training and meditations, I never had an experience as I had at my Oom Yung Doe weeklong meditations. This weeklong has given me a glimpse of the importance of our meditative work and the nature of internal development which is possible with traditional Moo Doe. As much of a breakthrough I feel I had at the weeklong, I know it is only the beginning. I feel that I have just opened the door to my path in understanding Reality, and this is going to be possible if I continue to train with Oom Yung Doe. ... The deep changes I experienced within myself at the weeklong have stayed with me. I feel a deeper connection to myself, to my family and people around me. I feel a deep strength emerging that was hidden before.

The weeklong also had a harmonizing effect on my children. They have become more thoughtful, more balanced and have developed a stronger relationship with each other. My family and friends have noticed and commented on the positive aspects of their behavior since we have returned home. The gifts that we have been given by Grandmaster can't be duplicated. He is connected to a powerful source and has spent his life contributing to the welfare of others. I am grateful to have found this path, and hope to continue to improve my life and become a positive influence on those around me. Rain S.

Last week I participated in my first weeklong seminar and found the experience extremely powerful for my training and for my overall well-being.

With my 58th birthday looming, I arrived at the ranch with some anxiety about whether my body would hold up under this type of rigorous training. My worries were totally unfounded.

The training schedule was perfect. Three-hour morning and afternoon sessions consisted of a variety of form movements for two hours along with an hour of meditation at the end. This routine left me relaxed and invigorated after every session, rather than exhausted or drained. I could feel my body becoming stronger and more flexible with each session as my mind and spirit became relaxed and at peace. That peace is still with me a week later and I feel it will continue.

I also had the opportunity to meet and listen to Grand Master speak for the first time. When he entered the room in which a group of us were standing I felt as if I were in the presence of a tornado! I also remember thinking, "He is almost 20 years older than I and looks younger!" With tremendous vigor he spoke to us about how he had attained great strength, health, and well-being through his practice of traditional moo doe and of his commitment to "earning his life" by passing on this knowledge, wisdom and practice to his students.

Greg M.
58 yrs.
Financial Planner

During this weeklong I have learned some amazing things about myself, physically, mentally, and spiritually. I would have to say that in this one week I have changed almost as much if not more than in the first seven months of my training. I am truly overwhelmed by, and extremely grateful for, the time and effort given by the higher level instructors in order to teach the ways of Traditional Moo Doe to each and every one of us. It is like one big family and I can deeply say that I belong to something amazing! Michael T. 33 yrs. Chef

I have experienced peace and wellness. I feel renewed and energized as well as more focused and positive. I feel like my true self is emerging. If every day could be like this week it would be heaven on earth. Thank you Higher Belts for your time and dedication.

I will keep this week alive in my heart! Thank you Grandmaster "Iron" Kim.

Cat S.
26 yrs.
Massage Therapist

Very strong movements with emphasis on detail and precise form. Even on my first day I could feel different parts of my body waking up, and I felt stronger and quicker with the International Team's guidance. Thank you Grandmaster for the opportunity to listen and see you and share your demonstration with us. Don M. Firefighter

I highly recommend this weeklong seminar to anyone looking to challenge themselves mentally and physically. The OYD International Teaching Team, once again, demonstrated why they are the very best at what they do. Their knowledge, professionalism and willingness to help the student to learn & put into practice OYD principles makes this seminar a "must do" for anyone interested in becoming a Moo Doe practitioner.

Matt C.
42 yrs.
V. P.

This is my 5th weeklong, and I have to say that I look forward to this week all year. It is a chance to rejunvenate and shed a year's worth of accumulated stress. I leave each weeklong with more skill and ability, but also feeling a little younger. Lee L. 46 yrs. V.P. Engineering

After 40 minutes of meditation, my mind was clear, and my body tingled all over with new found energy. My knees were no longer sore. This refreshing feeling persisted for about as long as I had meditated. Afterwards, my physical condition normalized and although I was tired from the long day, I felt like I could practice again.

Chris S.
25 yrs.
Technical Writer

I received a much deeper picture of Oom Yung Doe this week. Meeting with Grandmaster and spending time with Higher Belts has enabled me to see more clearly the potential and benefits of school. Brian G. 46 yrs. Contracting

The most recent weeklong seminar was the most powerful training experience I have had to date. Through the practice of the proper foundation movements and meditation I have a new found clarity and purpose. With the increase in my energy, focus, creativity, and the ability to think and react quickly I have accomplished as much in the 12 days since the practice as in the entire month before hand. I offer my most sincere thanks to Grandmaster "Iron" Kim for making this training possible, and the International Teaching Team for giving their time and energy to help Instructors and students change their reality for the better. I am looking forward to the next weeklong seminar already.

Ben Z.
27 yrs.
Head Instructor

The Week Long... provided me with key insights and a deeper understanding of myself, a reflection of myself, that I am now able to work on through my practice throughout the coming year! Tom G. 1st Degree

This year's weeklong enabled me to get far deeper in my meditation that I have been able to in my normal practice. This has lead to a deeper sense of calm and peace than I have ever felt before and is something that I have been able to maintain after coming home from the weeklong even with the added stresses and difficulties of day to day life. The combination of movements and direction from higher belts let me take a step forward that I had been unable to on my own. I feel that this is just the first step, but I already notice the clear benefits to my life and those around me.

David M.
3rd Degree

While going through the forms, movement, meditations, and mental lessons at the Weeklong Seminar the improvement of my body, mind, and perspective on life was immediate, but both the movement and the principles passed during the lessons are deep enough to spend many years practicing for continued benefits to my overall quality of life. Greg M.

My weeklong experience changed my perception on my life and my direction. It is easy to think that the weeklong ends in one week, that I traveled on the plane back to Seattle and left it all, but the reality is that even now, as I write this, that weeklong is still happening and I am still learning.

MacKenzie G.

After a year of business and personal hardships my blood pressure read 167/95... The purification that the weeklong gave me was just what the Doctor ordered. Knowing that I would benefit from the weeklong movements, the tea, the meals, the hot spring pool and the stress free environment I set out and stayed focused this weeklong... Upon return to home when I checked my blood pressure read 130/85. My challenge until next years weeklong is to continue the movements and maintain my diet plan in order to live a long and meaningful life.

Ralph F.
June 2009