Lucy is the beautiful Asian woman with glasses who is sitting to the left of trainer Master Kim, whose hand is resting on her shoulder.
When my children were young, I used to take them to Karate lessons and usually waited until the lessons are finished to take them home. I never took the classes myself, Karate and martial arts was simply not for me, not until I joined Dahn when I started to learn Dahn Gong(s), which are variations of Tai Chi forms. I really liked them, so when DahnMuDo was introduced in the States, I signed up for the center workshops and enjoyed them immensely, and finally attended DahnMuDo school in Sedona this September.
This is the most amazing and intense training I have ever been to. I had a recent injury on my knee (torn meniscus) and had a small operation and was afraid that, through extensive use of my knee in this program, it would tear again. But my knees and my legs actually became stronger and I was able to use them more vigorously and without any pain.
The training was very intense. We had an exceptional trainer and through her comprehensive way of training we learned what seemed to be impossible within 2 weeks. We were so busy learning and practicing everyday that I did not notice any changes in me until after I returned to New York when I started to feel my body; I can actually feel the inside of my whole back. My body seems to be coming alive and it feels wonderful. I do sometimes feel my heart and my DahnJon, but never before did I feel my body the way I do now. It gives me a renewed sense of love and respect for myself: my body, my mind and spirit as a whole. There is this immense joy of being alive in every sense, life is just so beautiful.
I am looking forward to practicing and learning deeper with my body. Through consistent practice, I know that I will become very healthy and happy together along with spiritual growth. I sincerely hope that everyone, regardless of age can join this program and have the same experience as I did.
I would like to thank Master Kim for her wonderful training, her firm but encouraging directions and instructions which made us all learned and got our first belt. I am grateful to have the team practices where I learned to be patient, to listen and to accept advice and criticism. I love the drumming lessons through which I can release and express my inner self and inner rhythm. I really appreciate all the valuable coaching and care from the training staff.
With HSP love,
Lucy msn, Great Neck Center, NY
