Again sorry that there is so much time in between posts.  Hopefully school will not deter me too much from posting regularly again this semester.  If anyone is interested in posting something, then let me know.  I am always willing to take a post off and let someone else post something cool on here.

This week I found a video of Ki Cho Hyung in its applicational form.  I hope you enjoy.

Remember:  PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!!

Testing went great yesterday, and I am happy to tell those that tested, you are due to be promoted!  Hooray!  Tomorrow’s practice will involve ceremonial promotions along with a light practice.

A couple of things to keep in mind during promotions:

• Be ready to cheer on your fellow members and especially those ranked higher than you.
• You will be asked to remove your old belt; however, when you do so, do NOT let it touch the floor.  Very important!
• Promotions will go by ranks.  Sorry we don’t have time to promote and honor each and every person individually.
• There will be a lot of bowing.  It is part of the honor of martial arts.
• When you are promoted, the class will bow to you and you will bow back to them.
• When your fellow members are promoted, you will bow to them and they will bow back to you.

I was very pleased by the respect Brandon JKN was greeted with and he was extremely pleased by everybody’s performance during testing.

After we get through promotions, we will review set #1 of Ssang Jool Bong, which is single.  For those of you that would like, we have Ssang Jool Bong and you may purchase them from Bret.  Next week, we will go over the set for doubles and it is optional practices.   We may or may not be teaching new material that week depending on who attends practices.  Study for your finals, and then come take a break and practice Kuk Sool before break!!!

One last note.  Dave is graduating and so be sure to wish him luck after graduation if you see him around.  I will try and see if he can come to practice.

Good Luck to everyone on their finals if I don’t see you after tomorrow!!!

Dan DBN

Year at Purdue: Freshman

Major/Minor(s): Pre-Landscape Architecture

Kuk Sool rank: White belt
What drew you to join Kuk Sool Won?

I was looking for a martial arts classafter I took some Tae Kwon Do in high school, so I went to a lot of the different martial arts call outs. But Kuk Sool Won was the first I went to and I really enjoyed because it incorporated everything I liked about Tae Kwon Do plus more! It is a more active and flowy style than TKD, plus I really enjoyed the atmosphere of and the people in the Kuk Sool Won club!

How many years have you been in Kuk Sool Won?

This would now be my fourth month

What is your favorite technique set/form?
I really like the sixth part of Ki Cho Hyung (sp?)–the tornado kicks!

Interests outside of Kuk Sool Won?

I like art such as drawing and ceramics, anime and manga, reading, the
Japanese culture, soccer, and watching movies and hanging with friends.

Where is your hometown?
I hail from Indianapolis, Indiana

Have you been to other Kuk Sool schools?  Which?
No I have not.

100 push-ups or 100 sit-ups?

100 sit-ups…although I should say 100 push-ups cause I have no upper body
strenght and need to develop that

How many techniques do you know up until now?

15 (Ki Bohn Soo)

Thanks Brittany!  Next semester I will try to have more of these type of interviews so that we can really get to know each other better.  I think they help to “break the ice.”  You all can let me know what you think.  I hope everyone’s break went well and we will start testing next week so don’t forget to come and test for your next belt.  Good luck!!!

as promised, here is the information for the order of the Ssang Jool Bong!  Enjoy and practice hard over break!!

P.S.  There is one final note I must mention.  Next week is Thanksgiving!  w00t!  Tuesday, November 25 we will NOT be having practice so everyone be safe over break and enjoy the delicious food!  I will post more information on this later.  Have fun and thanks again, Chris!!!

Year at Purdue:
Super Senior (Due to graduate in December ‘08)

Major/Minor(s):
Economics major with a minor in History

Kuk Sool rank:
Red Belt

What drew you to join Kuk Sool Won?
I had friends in Kuk Sool Won and wanted to try something new.

How many years have you been in Kuk Sool Won?
I have been in for a year and a half, since January ‘07

What is your favorite technique set/form?
My favorite form is Cho Guep Hyung, don’t really have a favorite technique set.

Interests outside of Kuk Sool Won?
I’m into the following:  Tabletop Wargaming (Warhammer 40k & Flames of War), Swing Dancing, Computer gaming, Xbox Live (Gamertag: Skrivus), Da Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, and Top Gear.

Where is your hometown?
Naperville, Illinois (A suburb of Chicago and I refer to it as Naperthrill.)

Have you been to other Kuk Sool schools?
Which?
Nope

100 push-ups or 100 sit-ups?
100 sit-ups, mainly because I struggle to do 10 push ups.  Though this question is a parallel to asking whether I’d rather be stabbed or beat across the face with a tire iron.

Think about this one before you answer.  How many techniques do you know up until now?
I’ve been instructed on I believe 98 techniques (15 white belt, 30 yellow, 45 blue belt, and I’ve learned 8 in the red belt), but I remember and have memorized less than 1/3rd that I currently know.  I also know them to the level that I can do them, not to the level of being done really well.

Name:
Chris Tuley

Year at Purdue:
Sophomore

Major/Minor(s):
Computer Graphics technology

Kuk Sool rank:
Yellow Belt

What drew you to join Kuk Sool Won?

An extracurricular fest freshman year. I saw the Kuk Sool booth which
showcased a variety of different weapons, and was immediately intrigued. Then
Max JKN explained what Kuk Sool was and I was even more interested. so I came to
the call out and the rest is history.

How many years have you been in Kuk Sool Won?

1 & 1/2

What is your favorite technique set/form?
Ooh this is a tuffie. My favorite techniqe set so far is probalby Sohn Mohk
Soo. It builds on the principles of Ki Bohn Soo but is for more defensive
purposes like how to counter wrist grabs and the like. My favorite form so far
is Ki Cho Hyung. Its a really good workout and is fun to do.

Interests outside of Kuk Sool Won?
Well lets see. I like movies and film, especially movies heavy with animation
and special effects. I also enjoy heavy metal music and play drums occasionally.
Where is your hometown?
Evansville, Indiana

Have you been to other Kuk Sool schools?  Which?
No. not too many that I know of in the Evansville area.

100 push-ups or 100 sit-ups?
Oooh. another toughie. Hmm, I think I could do 100 sit-ups easier but I like
to build upper body strength too. Probably the sit ups though since it works
your core which is pretty much essential for anything.

Think about this one before you answer.  How many techniques do you know up
until now?
47
Ki Bohn Soo- 15
Sohn Mohk Soo- 11
Eui Bohk Soo -up to 11 but i only need to learn 2 more for that set

Well there ya go!  I hope this helps you and encourages you to get to know your fellow Kuk Sool Won-ers.  After all, and I say this a lot, we are almost one big giant family.  Once you have joined the martial art of Kuk Sool, you are integrated into a group of people that have similar interests.  Having said that, I think it is really important that you get to know each other well and encourage each other to do their best in everything not just Kuk Sool.  Have a good week everyone and thank you Chris for being the first up in this exciting series of Kuk Sool Won interviews!!!

• Name(haha, of course!)
• Years at Purdue
• Major/Minor
• Interests(outside of Kuk Sool, because we all know you love it already)
• Rank
• Time in Kuk Sool Won
• Hometown
• Favorite Technique/Form/Kick/Hand Strike/Fall/etc.

Purdue members:  If you are interested in participating, then send the club an email expressing interest and consent to post your information on the internet.  Check back for the first interview soon!

It is now the fourth week of the Fall ‘08 semester and there are already a lot of things going on!  First, I should apologize though for putting so much time between this post and my previous.

With that said, here is what’s going on in Purdue KSW news.  We have our callout tomorrow.  That’s right the date has been set for Thursday, September 18, 2008.  The time for the callout is at 7PM, but be there at 6:30PM(regular time) to stretch and go over something you may have questions about.  Remember to tell your friends, roommates, girlfriends, etc. about our awesome club and especially sweet demo that we will be presenting at the callout.  For the white belts who have been practicing with us for the past 4 weeks, tell your friends how much you’ve already learned and if they don’t believe you to come check it out at the callout.

Also check out our cool newspaper ad in the Exponent today and tomorrow.  This is a really easy way to share your affiliation with Kuk Sool so you won’t have to do much speaking since the ad speaks for itself.  Also be sure to thank Bret for the design and layout of the ad.

In other news please remember to bring your dues money please.  The sooner the better.  We have lots of expenses that need to be covered including equipment and weapons.  The dues amount to $40.  Side note:  if you are considering whether or not to buy a uniform, they cost $45.  They look really cool and wearing it will definitely make you feel part of the club.

Well that is all I have for now.  Keep checking back as I will be attempting to post at least once a week.  Also, if you have any cool ideas for a post such as practicing a particular kick, form practice, or a cool video you want to share with the rest of the club, then simply email your ideas to

purdueksw@gmail.com

I will do the best I can to conform requests.

Remember:   Thursday, September 18, 2008 7PM

Everyone have a safe week and be ready for the callout tomorrow.

Next order of business, in case you did not know, Walter is beginning his black belt testing.  If you did  not know, basically, in order to obtain a black belt, you must achieve brown belt, learn all of your techniques and forms that come with that, and you test twice in front of Kuk Sa Nim, our grand master.  The first test is the initiation into the black belt testing.  The second test is similar except you must wait at least one year after the first test.  During the time period between the first & second test you continue with your brown belt, but you obtain black stripes that show your knowledge and mastery of the forms and techniques up through brown belt.  Once you obtain 10 black stripes and wait a year after the first test, then you are finally able to test for your first degree black belt.  It is a very involved process and Walter will be starting the quest for his black belt.  Make sure you offer some encouragement before next week Thursday(4/24).  Also over the Summer, Tony, Nick, Bret, and myself (Dan) will be starting the first round of testing. 

 If you are going to tournament in St. Louis, you should have already gotten an email from me with the information for travel and such.  If you have not received it, double-check and then let me know at practice or email me.  I want to have some special practices for those of you going to tournament to help each other get better on the final stretch. 

Last thing, we are participating in the Activities Fair at BGR in the Fall.  Whether you have ever been to BGR or not, almost everyone knows that the Activities Fair is a huge recruiting opportunity for our club.  We are not going to have a demo; rather it will be simple:  have a display board, talk to potential future members about your experiences in Kuk Sool, display some weapons, and get some free stuff from all of the other participants in the Activities Fair.  If you would be interested, talk to me or send me an email.  I think that is it.  Everyone have a good week!