Reflections and personal essays from Wasatch Martial Arts Academy students on their training journey.
Last summer when I started Soo Bahk Do. I was a wimpy slouched over kid. I was just coming off a school year were I had to switch schools twice do too kids picking on me. I was really shy and did not have a lot of confidence in my self. My Mom wanted me to…
What Soo Bahk Do Means To Me Soo Bahk Do means a lot to me. Soo Bahk Do has helped me become a stronger person both mentally and physically. Soo Bahk Do has helped me mentally because, I have to do things in Soo Bahk Do that I wouldn’t normally think I can do but…
By MiaBella Brickey Age 12, Cho Dan Ms. MiaBella Brickey is our senior Cho Dan with a unique story. She is an inspiration to many in our community and a joy in the dojang. Below is her essay she wrote during her Cho Dan test: What Soo Bahk Do means to me is strength (I…
Our very own assistant instructor and BYU student, Caulin Snarr, was chosen by BYU-TV to do a story on him. Please follow the link below to see the 5 minute story! BYU-TV Soo Bahk Do Story
Dear Corrales Sa Bom Nim, The three key concepts I will specify are 1)CHUNG JIK; Honesty 2)SHIN CHOOK; Tension Relaxation and 3)CHUNG SHIN TONG IL; Concentration. These three concepts are my favorites at this time in my MOO DO training because I feel it impossible to assess my past, presence, and future performance without being…
The following essay was written by Eoghan Knibbe (10 years old) for his red belt test: Courage is something that everyone needs to grow and progress. Without courage, we cannot earn the rank of our age. A forty year old might have the progression of an infant if he has no courage. We need courage…
Below are some of the highlights from Mr. Murray’s Kyo Sa Examination. You can also view pictures on Flickr. Mr. Peter Murray tested during the 123rd Dan Classing Championships which was held in Salt Lake City, Utah. We are all very proud of his performance. Soo Bahk!
The Moo Do values have several important meanings in my life. For example, Moo Do values include Pyang Ahn, awareness, The Eight Concepts, and discipline. Pyang Ahn means peaceful confidence. To me, awareness means being aware of my weapon, where I am, and where I need to be. The Eight Key Concepts to me include…
