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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





252   Thanks  eyal golan 2009/01/28 4562 624
251   I will be going to France for a Taekwondo seminar from 1 Feb to 8 Feb 2009  Master Chang 2009/01/28 4593 601
250     [re] I have just returned from seminars in Lyon, France  Master Chang 2009/02/12 4241 633
249   Happy New Lunar Year!  C. Dridi 2009/01/27 4263 562
248   Wish you all happy New Year, very best for year 2009!  Master Chang 2008/12/24 4531 711
247   Last training in Sangrok gym.  Ruggero 2008/12/22 5364 824
246   Yesterday was the 5 year anniversary since my son, Sangrok, passed away  Master Chang 2008/12/12 5010 769
245     I received warm letters Henrik from Norway as well  Master Chang 2008/12/15 4402 567
244     I received a letter Avner from Israel  Master Chang 2008/12/15 4556 590
243   Wishing the Sangrok Family a Happy Christmas Festive Season December 2008  Master le Hanie 2008/12/10 4978 775
242   Happy Holidays to ALL Sangrok!  Master Bolen 2008/12/03 4376 589
241   Master Henrik from Norway, he did 6th Dan test and his skills in front of me  Master Chang 2008/12/01 4784 585
240   Inter School Tae Kwon Do Tournament  Master Chang 2008/11/17 5643 720
239     [re] I have received a letter from Inter School Tae Kwon Do  Master Chang 2009/01/13 4556 649
238   I would like to introduce the Sangrok family to Master Lenord Ernest le Hanie  Master Chang 2008/11/17 5884 845
237     [re] the Sangrok family from South Africa  Andre Pretorius 2008/11/17 5465 933
236       [re] the Sangrok family from South Africa  Andre Pretorius 2008/11/17 5461 901
235     Sangrok Family-Member :Master Lenord Ernest le Hanie - South Africa  Master le Hanie 2008/11/17 5358 781
234   Singwol-dong f.c. anniversary celebrations and Dobongsan peaks.  Ruggero 2008/10/29 6100 1003
233   the Pan Am Championships in Puerto Rico - Adrian, Guyana Taekwondo  Master Chang 2008/10/23 5404 758

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