By Nathaniel Rhine
Wednesday afternoon was a very special day for those who were able to find time to not only meet the Korean players, but to train with them. I thank God Almighty, that I was blessed to train one hour with the Korean National Demonstration Team.
Twenty members of the Korean National Taekwondo Team assist with the training session with approximately 100 to 120 “guests”, local martial artists of Taekwondo. I use the term “guests”, because each and every one of us felt like guests who were treated so warmly.
The most impressive element of my training with the Koreans was not their ability to do incredible things with regards to Taekwondo. Rather, it was their humbleness. They could have easily laughed at many guests, including myself, who were poorly executing the kicks we were practicing. Instead, with their poor command of the English language, they were very encouraging. They even went the extra mile to show each of us how to properly execute a movement.
As a guest that afternoon, I wasn’t able to take photographs; however, I was able to take a few shots after the training session. I hope you will enjoy them and hopefully, you will be able to train with the Korean National Taekwondo Demonstration Team the next time they are in town.
Wednesday afternoon was a very special day for those who were able to find time to not only meet the Korean players, but to train with them. I thank God Almighty, that I was blessed to train one hour with the Korean National Demonstration Team.
Twenty members of the Korean National Taekwondo Team assist with the training session with approximately 100 to 120 “guests”, local martial artists of Taekwondo. I use the term “guests”, because each and every one of us felt like guests who were treated so warmly.
The most impressive element of my training with the Koreans was not their ability to do incredible things with regards to Taekwondo. Rather, it was their humbleness. They could have easily laughed at many guests, including myself, who were poorly executing the kicks we were practicing. Instead, with their poor command of the English language, they were very encouraging. They even went the extra mile to show each of us how to properly execute a movement.
As a guest that afternoon, I wasn’t able to take photographs; however, I was able to take a few shots after the training session. I hope you will enjoy them and hopefully, you will be able to train with the Korean National Taekwondo Demonstration Team the next time they are in town.
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