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Master Henrik S. Hunstad

The SANGROK gym has become like a second home for me. I'm very privileged to have experienced the training and the spirit of SANGROK. The way Master Chang has taught me, has given me an opportunity to learn high quality Taekwondo. SANGROK represent not only taekwondo to me, but also the best part of Korean culture. I feel honored to call Master Chang my master and friend. Anyone that wants to experience Korean culture at it's best and wishes to train the best Taekwondo, should visit the SANGROK World Taekwondo Academy. The way of Master Chang's taekwondo teaching is a blend of traditional taekwondo and Olympic taekwondo. If you are a beginner, an instructor, competitioner etc, SANGROK gym and Master Chang has something to teach everyone.

Sincerely,

Master Henrik S. Hunstad,
International Master Instructor, 6th Dan
Director of SANGROK Norway.

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 'Buddha's Birthday'



'Buddha's Birthday'

May in Korea is a month of celebration and festivals, there are approximately 8 different celebrations, but only two days are holidays; Children's day and Buddha's birthday.

Following the Lunar calendar every year on the 8th day of the 4th month is when Korea celebrates 'Buddha's Birthday'. Which to many is just a day off from work but to others it is an important part of their religion, custom and history. Being in Korea for a long time, I have had the chance to celebrate this holiday for the 2nd time, and thankfully it didn't rain this year!

One of the biggest temple's in Seoul is "Jogesa", which is located a short walk away from the main street of Insadong. Every year this temple is beautifully decorated with brightly coloured lanterns which is amazing to see and a week before the holiday a grand lantern festival is conducted displaying all the beautifully created works.

Having experienced all the festivities at "Jogesa" last year, I wanted to go somewhere less city like and more tranquil like. Amazingly much to my surprise, 6 subway stations away and a short hike I discovered a beautiful moderate sized temple hidden in KyeHwaSa Mountain. Just being there felt as if I was miles away from Seoul, but actually I was still in it. This temple must of been hidden in the mountain for a very long time, but its still well preserved and worth a visit.

There may of been at least a thousand people who walked through the gates of the temple to pay respects and join in on the festivities. There was things to do; lantern making, and having the chance to bathe a statue of Buddha, a special ceremony that takes place on this special day. Also, in between prays there was entertainment and due to the never ending kindness of Korean people even meals were provided. I found the day most delightful, not only because of all the beautiful decorations, traditions and being able to spend a day in the mountain, that despite all the masses of people it was so calm and peaceful, there was no hostility or bitterness and everyone was harmonious with one another.

Michelle from Australia





312   I will be going to Norway for a Taekwondo seminar  Master Chang 2008/01/23 4757 788
311   I have just returned from seminars in Norway  Master Chang 2008/02/27 4829 737
310   I attended the 62nd Jidokwan anniversary party  Master Chang 2008/03/03 5200 892
309     The TV shot is from one of the biggest channel in Norway, called TV-Norge  Master Chang 2008/03/07 4667 785
308   Andy (Honk Kong) has received an award from Jidokwan Hong Kong the 'Best Instructor of the Year' award!  Master Chang 2008/04/02 6195 1080
307   Taekwondo Training a Foundation For Success in Mountaineering  Matt Pasquinilli 2008/04/10 6002 1170
306     [re] Taekwondo Training a Foundation For Success in Mountaineering  Ruggero 2008/04/13 6368 1250
305     [re] Taekwondo Training a Foundation For Success in Mountaineering  Master Chang 2008/04/17 6143 1150
304   a team from Lyon, France, come to Korea for Taekwondo training  Master Chang 2008/04/28 6049 1046
  'Buddha's Birthday'  Master Chang 2008/05/26 5568 1083
302   15th Foreign Instructor Course  Master Chang 2008/05/26 5281 1052
301   Watch Taekwondo performance in Seoul  Master Chang 2008/05/26 5201 931
300   10th World Taekwondo Festival & Korea Classic Open 2008  Master Chang 2008/05/26 5874 1019
299   Norway for a Taekwondo summer seminar from 12 June to 15 June 2008  Master Chang 2008/05/26 5359 914
298     [re] Norway for a Taekwondo summer seminar from 12 June to 15 June 2008  Master Chang 2008/06/10 4623 770
297   The article from Knockout Norwegian magazine!  Master Chang 2008/06/19 5167 874
296   This years summer camp in Norway's place and program was great  Master Chang 2008/06/19 5022 884
295   We had got a chance to come Korea by our respected sir  Ajay J 2008/06/26 5431 1152
294   Your kindness and hospitality will stay at our heart for ever  Vasillios 2008/07/21 5442 1124
293   Norway team in Sangrok july'08  Master Hunstad 2008/07/28 4909 857

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