Manhattan Dae Myung Academy

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1 Manhattan Dae Myung Academy Welcome to the Manhattan Dae Myung Academy. We offer Korean martial arts training for adults and kids 5 and up. Taekwondo is the primary style taught with additional Judo and Hapkido techniques blending together to form a sound mental, physical, and spiritual journey. Tae-Kwon-Do translates to; foot, hand, method or way of and has origins dating back thousands of years. We are part of the International Dae Myung Federation. This allows us access to world class instructors, and events. All rank tests and certificates are administered by Master Randy Quam through the International Dae Myung Federation. Through these associations we are able to offer great opportunities. We are invited to attend Sparring night on the first Tuesday of each month at Master Quams facilities. The IDMF offers both a Summer and Winter Camp Directed by Grand Master Jae-Ho Park, as well as Annual Tournaments. Class Schedule Location Mon. & Wed. Manhattan Athletic Club 4:30-5: Wooden Shoe Lane Manhattan MT Upper Room Fees Application Fee...$65 (Includes uniform, registration with the International Dae Myung Federation and patch) Single Student...$50 Monthly each additional student in same family...$35 Monthly Annual Dae Myung Registration... $25 Due each January

2 Application Form Manhattan Dae Myung Academy LLC Name: Date: Address: Telephone: Male (_) Female (_) Address: Date of Birth: Previous/Current Martial Art Training: How Long: Rank: General physical condition: Excellent Good Average Poor Health concerns, if any: Assumption of Risk I hereby release Mr. Aaron Heppler, Manhattan Dae Myung Academy LLC, Manhattan Athletic Club, Master Randy Quam, R'Quam Martial Arts Academy and their members, officers, agents, representatives, successors, or assigns from any rights and claims for damages I may have, or any liability that they may incur, from any and all injuries suffered by me while participating in any class, practice, clinic, competition, or athletic event in which I may participate which is associated with the Manhattan Dae Myung LLC. I understand and acknowledge that my participation in any activity of the Manhattan Dae Myung LLC and directed by Mr. Aaron Heppler may involve risk to myself and that the Martial Arts includes strenuous physical action and bodily contact and I herewith consent to my exposure to any hazards which may be part of such activity and agree to assume the risks of any harm of injury to me that may occur because of my participation in the same. The above release shall apply to my heirs, successors, personal representatives and assigns. I certify that I have read this application and fully understand its content and hereby submit this application for training conducted by the Manhattan Dae Myung LLC and Mr. Aaron Heppler, and agree to abide by, and comply with the rules, regulations, and requirements stipulated by Mr. Aaron Heppler, and Manhattan Dae Myung LLC, Master Randy Quam. Initial I have read the above and agree. Release of Liability I understand that neither Manhattan Dae Myung Academy LLC, Aaron Heppler, Manhattan Athletic Club, R'Quam Martial Arts Academy nor anyone connected with the instructions assumes any responsibility for accidents, medical, dental, or any other expenses incurred as a result of any activities. Initial I have read the above and agree. Medical Emergencies I hereby certify that my child/self is physically fit to participate in all activities and is covered by health and accident insurance. I authorize all transportation, medical, surgical diagnostic and hospital procedures as may be prescribed of performed by a treating physician. Initial I have read the above and agree. Signature of Applicant: Signature of Guardian if under 18 years: Emergency Contact Information Name Phone # Other

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4 Manhattan Dae Myung Dojan Etiquette and Rules 1) NO FIGHTING: pushing, shoving, and name calling is not allowed 2) BOWING: Bowing is practiced often and when appropriate for showing respect for yourself and others. 1. upon entering and exiting the dojan 2. when first meeting your instructors and fellow students 3. to all instructors and students when responding to and asking questions 3) YES SIR / MAM: Is the proper response to questions ask by the instructors. 4) GENERAL ETIQUETTE 1. no crossing your arms 2. no leaning on the walls or banister 3. no sitting down while class is in session unless otherwise advised 4. please ask the instructor when needing to go to the bathroom or getting a drink of water (Please do this before class) 5. no jewelry, chewing gum or candy 6. please keep your finger and toe nails clipped 5) THREE THINGS WE SAY NO TO: NO ALCHOHOL, NO TABACCO, NO DRUGS Thank you for your interest in the Manhattan Dae Myung. Your efforts in observing the above rules of etiquette are greatly appreciated and will help promote a safe and learning environment.

5 Manhattan Dae Myung Korean Terms Counting 1 HANA 11 YUL HANA 10 YOL 1 st IL 2 DUL 12 YUL DUL 20 SUMUL 2 nd EE 3 SET 13 YUL SET 30 SORUN 3 rd SAM 4 NET 14 YUL NET 40 MAHUN 4 th SA 5 DASOT 15 YUL DASOT 50 SHIHUN 5 th OH 6 YASOT 16 YUL YOSOT 60YESUN 6 th YUK 7 ILGOP 17 YUL ILGOP 70 ILHUN 7 th CHIL 8 YODOL 18 YUL YODOL 80 YODUN 8 th PAL 9 AHOP 19 YUL AHOP 90 AHUN 9 th KU 10 YUL 20 SUMUL 100 BEN 10 th SHIP CHARYUT DO DOBOK DOJANG GALLYU GOMAN GUP JUNBI KYUNGYE KIHAP PARRO POOMSE SHEJAK SHEER SABOM TAEGUEK - attention stance - way or method - uniform - training hall or gymnasium - break - end - grade or class - ready stance - bow or bowing - yelling - return - form or pattern - begin - at ease - teacher or instructor - the Korean flag

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8 The Meaning of the American Flag The Congress of the United States of America has never officially given meaning to the symbols and colors of the Flag of the United States of America. However the people on their own have created a large body of lore for the flag they love. Colors Red - The blood of those who have fought and died to create and preserve the nation. Also it has been seen as the conduit of knowledge coming from the light to our nation White - The purity of the ideals that are embodied in the nation. Gods guidance. Blue - The eternity of God Shapes Stars - The Stars represent the individual states that make up the nation. There is one for each state with new ones being added with each additional state. Combined together in a constellation they represent the unity that can come from individuals working together toward a common destiny. Stripes- The thirteen stripes represent the thirteen original colonies that banded together to gain freedom. There are seven red and six white stripes the blood of the people protecting the nations purity. The number 76 as in 1776 also having symbolic meaning. Dimensions - The dimensions of the flag. The width being 1.5 times the height and the ratio and pattern of the individual parts are specified in law.

9 The Meaning of the Korean Flag The flag of South Korea is a simple design with a great history and symbolism. When hung vertically the red should be to the right. Red and Blue are considered the patriotic colors of the country. Colors White - The purity of the Korean people. Red - Positive energy of the nation Blue - Balancing Trigrams - In the I Chang, one of the oldest books in Asian thought. there are a series of eight symbols called trigrams that have a multitude of meanings similar to western astrological symbols. The four symbols on the Korean flag are: Upper Left Kun Sky Heaven Lower Right Kon Earth Man Upper Right Kam Water also Moon Lower Left Yi Fire also Sun Yin Yang In the original symbol at the center of the Korean Flag was a symbol created by tracing the path of the sun's shadow cast by a sundial. It has come to mean the twofold nature of the universe. The blue yin on the bottom represents the earth and the red yang representing the heaven. The colors are reversed from the real colors of the earth and sky because the universe needs balance.

10 Water Principle THE WATER PRINCIPLEIt is nature's way that water always follows the most efficient path to its end. It cannot do otherwise! Still, as the course is run, barriers and obstacles arise, which at first, appear to impede its flow.the inherent efficiency of what occurs may not always be apparent.understanding the water principle necessitates reflection on several levels. On the surface water represents "gentle" energy, always yielding, soft and comforting. Yet, its very gentleness makes it the great shaper of nature! Just as water shapes mountains and canyons with its gentle embrace our first level of understanding invokes the concept/contradiction that even while yielding to our opponent's strength, we embrace him and his directed energy in the end, diluting his focus. When he thrusts, we recede, when he retreats, we fill the void this is the water principle. Though we are apart from our opponent, by applying the water principle, our movement becomes one with his. We, together, are one. Each apart, but each causing the movement of the other. In the end, there is only one movement... one flow. The next level addresses the matter of flow. Water in its course is free to flow in any direction there are unlimited choices and possibilities but always the most efficient path is found, regardless of the obstacles confronted. Water cannot make the wrong choice about flow.the martial artist is like water in its endless quest for the sea. There are innumerable choices and endless obstacles. Like water, if the martial artist conducts his search with a true heart and an impeccable spirit any choice he makes and any path he undertakes will bring him closer to his goal. As with water issues of success or failure, correctness or incorrectness become meaningless. If the heart is true and the spirit

11 is impeccable, the course will be appropriate. All else loses meaning. All else is distraction.the third level of understanding is where we become exactly as water totally fluid and perfectly integrated with our surroundings. Thoughts about victory and defeat are questions pertinent to "ego" and "self" which dissolve when the martial artist arrives at the "experience" of the water principle. Note I did not have the martial artist arriving at an "understanding" of the water principle. He does not know the water principle by "understanding" it. He either experiences it or does not. There are no alternatives. When one experiences the water principle, the "one" who "understands" the water principle no longer exists and is of no consequence. Victory and defeat become meaningless alternatives when one "experiences" the water principle and responds with the appropriate counter for every situation. Once the water principle has been mastered, there can be no wrong move.so when describing the characteristic that one following the water principle always makes the correct choice no matter what he decides to do we are faced with a paradox. The martial artist, in becoming perfectly fluid and one with the flow of the universe, makes the "right" move no matter how he moves. To the uninitiated, it would seem being locked into the "perpetually correct" course through the water principle would cause the martial artist to lose freedom of choice and thus his reason for existence. The reality is that distinctions become meaningless and debates over freedom of choice and what is right or wrong are left to the philosophers while the martial artist flows on by unaffected by the obstructions.