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Martial Arts Tournament TrainingThrough tournament participation, students of all ages and ranks are training to improve themselves and reach their highest potential. In an Oom Yung Doe Tournament, practitioners are competing against a standard of skill, ability, and understanding based on their age and rank. At each level of the tournament (Local, State, or Regional), the standards practitioners are being graded against increase, as does the level of difficulty and number of forms students are required to demonstrate in order to participate. Achieving a medal of any level is a great accomplishment. Preparation and Training for the next tournament is going on now!
"Winning over others is victory, winning over yourself is success." -- Chong Su Nim Grandmaster "Iron" Kim |
Spring In-Person Tournament: April 1st
The Spring Tournament is almost here! Instructors and students have been working hard on their demonstrations for the last month and are excited to show you what is possible through Traditional Martial Arts Training. Stop by Mark Twain Elementary and check it out!
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Schedule
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Mark Twain Elementary School Cafeteria & Gym
9525 130th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 On street parking is available north along 128th Ave from the corner with access to the cafeteria off of 128th on the northwest side of the building. Parking lots are accessible from 130 Ave NE or near the student drop off zone on 95th Street. Both lots access the cafeteria and gym area by going through the covered area and down the stairs to the rear door for the cafeteria and gym.
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12:30pm - Set Up
1:30pm - Warm Up 2:00pm - Bow In 2:10pm - Kong Su Style Demonstrations 2:30pm - Kung Fu Style Demonstrations 3:10pm - Samurai Sword and Udo Demonstrations 3:30pm - 18 Weapons Demonstrations 4:00pm - Self- Defense Demonstrations & Awards |
Build Skill and Ability through Tournaments
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Regional Level Tournaments
At the Regional Level, participants are required to demonstrate a minimum of three Jhoon Hyung (medium length forms). These from are longer than Dan Hyungs (short length forms), typically having between 24 and 30 movement. At this level practitioners are emphasizing connecting upper, middle, and lower body so that the movement clearly demonstrates the principle of the form such as moving like a Tiger or the Ocean. With weapons forms, practitioners focus on precision with blade angles and accuracy with each strike. All three forms must meet the minimum standards to earn a bronze, silver, or gold medal. |
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State Level Tournaments
At the State Level, participants are required to demonstrate a minimum of two Dan Hyungs (short length forms). These forms are typically between 14 and 18 movements in length and can only be taught by the Master Level Instructors so that each practitioner learns how to fit the form by their body type, age, rank, and condition. Students focus on moving with strength and accuracy throughout all the techniques. Both forms must meet the minimum standards to earn a bronze, silver, or gold medal. |
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Local Level Tournaments
At the Local Level, participants must demonstrate at least one curriculum form or one Dan Hyung (short length form). Students are graded on the accuracy, balance, strength, and effectiveness of their movement. Each practitioner competes individually against a standard for age, rank, and condition. This means multiple practitioners may earn a bronze, silver, or gold certificate, or no one may earn one. |
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See what Tournament Training can do for you!
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in the video (left), Jeffery M. (9 years old) demonstrates a series of blocks and attacks from Tuksuli (Eagle Form) kung fu. When he initially learned the movements, he was focusing primarily on the coordination of moving his upper and lower body together. As Jeffery practiced the form, he learned to engage more of us upper back and shoulders with the movement so that it more closely resembles the powerful wing strokes of the eagle.
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Youth and Junior students (right) demonstrate the skill, abilities, discipline and focus they have developed from their Dan Hyung (Short Form) training during various tournaments. At this age, focusing intently on developing one form helps build mental concentration which can be applied to other areas of their life such as academics. Practicing weapons forms also builds strength, coordination, and discipline.
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Instructor Shirley of the Redmond school demonstrates that even in her seventies she can still move with strength and grace. in the photo (left) she demonstrates Tuksuli (Eagle Form) from the Kung Fu style. Many older practitioners like Instructor Shirley find that they can maintain a higher quality of life throughout their later year with regular practice. Allowing them to stay active and continue doing the activities they enjoy.
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Ben R. (7 years old) demonstrates the development he gained practicing Angry Dragon 2, a Kung Fu style form. Before training with the Master Level Team (MLT) team, Ben was easily distracted during lessons and needed a lot of external help staying on task. After his training, he was able to keep himself on track for the entire lesson as well as developing the strength and intensity with his movement that earned him a Silver Certificate in his first Local Level Tournament. Since then, he has gone on to become the first youth student to earn a Regional Level Medal and one of only handful of youth students to achieve the position of Assistant Instructor, all before he turned 12 years old.
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Michelle J. (34 years old) demonstrates the development she gained from taking Championship Course Training with Pu Chae (Chinese Fan). The benefits of intensive training like this can be both physical and mental. Often practitioners don't know what they will gain from challenging themselves with tournament training. Before participating in her first tournament (shown in the video to the left), Michelle used to get very nervous demonstrating or speaking in front of an audience. Her stage fright was bad enough that she nearly panicked right before beginning the demonstration. Michelle was able to re-center herself and find a state of mental calm, overcoming the stage fright and going on to earn a bronze medal. Since challenging herself this way, she hasn't experienced being nervous speaking or demonstrating in front of an audience.
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