Doug Cook's Blog, page 35
September 9, 2011
The Dojang - A Safe Haven During 9/11 Master Doug Cook
It is ten years hence and that fateful day is still vivid in my mind.
On September 11, 2001, I was employed in New York City at a job that I would soon vacate in favor of teaching martial arts professionally. On that tragic but stunningly brilliant morning, I stood on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Nineteenth Street watching the destruction of the World Trade Center unfold before my very eyes.
Seconds after seeing the second plane slam into the South Tower, realizing full well that this was an assault on our country equal only in magnitude to the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, I quickly made the decision to leave the city to seek the safety of my home and family sixty miles away.
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September 5, 2011
Chosun e-newsletter Volumn 2 #9 September, 2011
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to the September edition of the Chosun e-newsletter. As another season winds down,we can look back at all the informative workshops and special classes that Chosun hosted throughout the summer. Thank you to all instructors and students for a very fulfilling taekwondo summer. Looking ahead, September highlights include the Chosun Annual Open House , Exploring the I Ching workshop with Jed Bark and the third annual Leadership Team Book and Bake Sale. Don't forget to tune in to Cablevision's channel 78 to see the Chosun Leadership Team on "Meet the Leaders". Also be sure to read the two new additions to the newsletter, Martial Musings: Student Essays and All Things Korean. Lastly, check
the Chosun in the Media section for links to Master Cook's columns for TKD Times magazine and his articles that appear in various publications.
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Welcome to the September edition of the Chosun e-newsletter. As another season winds down,we can look back at all the informative workshops and special classes that Chosun hosted throughout the summer. Thank you to all instructors and students for a very fulfilling taekwondo summer. Looking ahead, September highlights include the Chosun Annual Open House , Exploring the I Ching workshop with Jed Bark and the third annual Leadership Team Book and Bake Sale. Don't forget to tune in to Cablevision's channel 78 to see the Chosun Leadership Team on "Meet the Leaders". Also be sure to read the two new additions to the newsletter, Martial Musings: Student Essays and All Things Korean. Lastly, check
the Chosun in the Media section for links to Master Cook's columns for TKD Times magazine and his articles that appear in various publications.
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Chosun e-newsletter archive Volumn 2 #8 August, 2011
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to the August edition of the Chosun e-newsletter. As a traditional martial arts institute we are very proud because this month the international publication, TaeKwonDo Times Magazine has named Chosun Taekwondo Academy "School of the Month." Click on the link below to read the entire article. In addition, special summer classes and workshops in the Warwick Town Park have been going strong with a variety of topics and instructors to keep your summer training interesting and rewarding. Check the schedule below for remaining special programs and as always, there is no extra charge for these classes. Another exciting development to augment Chosun students' training experience is the new Poomsae (Forms) page that has been added to the Chosun Website (details below). At present the Taegeuk and Palgwe forms can be viewed. Kicho forms will be posted in the near future. Lastly, be sure to check the Chosun in the Media section for links to Master Cook's columns for TKD Times magazine and his articles that appear in various publications.
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Welcome to the August edition of the Chosun e-newsletter. As a traditional martial arts institute we are very proud because this month the international publication, TaeKwonDo Times Magazine has named Chosun Taekwondo Academy "School of the Month." Click on the link below to read the entire article. In addition, special summer classes and workshops in the Warwick Town Park have been going strong with a variety of topics and instructors to keep your summer training interesting and rewarding. Check the schedule below for remaining special programs and as always, there is no extra charge for these classes. Another exciting development to augment Chosun students' training experience is the new Poomsae (Forms) page that has been added to the Chosun Website (details below). At present the Taegeuk and Palgwe forms can be viewed. Kicho forms will be posted in the near future. Lastly, be sure to check the Chosun in the Media section for links to Master Cook's columns for TKD Times magazine and his articles that appear in various publications.
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Chosun e-newsletter archive Volumn 2 #7 July, 2011
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to the July edition of the Chosun e-newsletter and the official start of Summer! This is a great opportunity to delve deeper into your taekwondo training by taking advantage of the exciting new classes and workshops offered at Chosun this summer. Check the schedule below and as always, there is no extra charge for these classes. Another exciting development to augment Chosun students' training experience is the new Poomsae (Forms) page that has been added to the Chosun Website (details below). At present the Taegeuk and Palgwe forms can be viewed. More forms will be posted in the future.
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Welcome to the July edition of the Chosun e-newsletter and the official start of Summer! This is a great opportunity to delve deeper into your taekwondo training by taking advantage of the exciting new classes and workshops offered at Chosun this summer. Check the schedule below and as always, there is no extra charge for these classes. Another exciting development to augment Chosun students' training experience is the new Poomsae (Forms) page that has been added to the Chosun Website (details below). At present the Taegeuk and Palgwe forms can be viewed. More forms will be posted in the future.
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Chosun e-newsletter archive Volumn 2 #6 June, 2011
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to the June edition of the Chosun e-newsletter. The summer season is right around the corner and Chosun has many special events and new classes to offer students. The official Chosun summer schedule will be in effect on July 1. Please take note of a new sparring class on Monday evenings taught by Blackbelt, Travis Yee (details below). Check the schedule for special training in the Warwick Town Park. Another exciting development to augment Chosun students' training experience is the new Poomsae (Forms) page that has been added to the Chosun Website (details below). At present the Taegeuk and Palgwe forms can be viewed. More forms will be posted in the future.
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Welcome to the June edition of the Chosun e-newsletter. The summer season is right around the corner and Chosun has many special events and new classes to offer students. The official Chosun summer schedule will be in effect on July 1. Please take note of a new sparring class on Monday evenings taught by Blackbelt, Travis Yee (details below). Check the schedule for special training in the Warwick Town Park. Another exciting development to augment Chosun students' training experience is the new Poomsae (Forms) page that has been added to the Chosun Website (details below). At present the Taegeuk and Palgwe forms can be viewed. More forms will be posted in the future.
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Chosun e-newsletter archive Volumn 2 #5 May, 2011
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to the May edition of the Chosun e-newsletter. It has been a really busy spring season at Chosun Taekwondo Academy. In fact the accomplishments and exciting upcoming events are so many in number that I hope I haven't forgotten any! One exciting update to be aware of is the changes that have and will be made to the Chosun website to aid students in their training. A live video feed has been added to the Chosun homepage that will take the viewer to the chosun video channel. Here you can view various video clips of Chosun events. In the very near future, we will also offer videos of the Taegeuk and Palgwe forms. Later, the Kicho, Kukkiwon and Traditional Black Belt forms will be posted
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Welcome to the May edition of the Chosun e-newsletter. It has been a really busy spring season at Chosun Taekwondo Academy. In fact the accomplishments and exciting upcoming events are so many in number that I hope I haven't forgotten any! One exciting update to be aware of is the changes that have and will be made to the Chosun website to aid students in their training. A live video feed has been added to the Chosun homepage that will take the viewer to the chosun video channel. Here you can view various video clips of Chosun events. In the very near future, we will also offer videos of the Taegeuk and Palgwe forms. Later, the Kicho, Kukkiwon and Traditional Black Belt forms will be posted
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Chosun e-newsletter archive Volumn 2 #4 April, 2011
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to the April edition of the Chosun e-newsletter. Gladly, spring is upon us and the Chosun Taekwondo Academy is celebrating many accomplishments as well as hosting exciting events. Chosun students take special note: Our school will be featured in TaeKwonDo Times magazine's "School of the Month." A photo of all students will be taken for the magazine before the Color Belt Test on Sunday May 22, 2011 at 12:00 noon at the Warwick Town Hall. This will take about 15 minutes and all Chosun students should attend in their doboks. On a sadder note, as a school our thoughts and wishes for healing go out to the people of Japan in their hour of need. To that end, the young students of Chosun have written notes and letters expressing their feelings that will be sent to the Japanese embassy. Thanks to these martial artists for their thoughtfulness. Read a letter.
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Welcome to the April edition of the Chosun e-newsletter. Gladly, spring is upon us and the Chosun Taekwondo Academy is celebrating many accomplishments as well as hosting exciting events. Chosun students take special note: Our school will be featured in TaeKwonDo Times magazine's "School of the Month." A photo of all students will be taken for the magazine before the Color Belt Test on Sunday May 22, 2011 at 12:00 noon at the Warwick Town Hall. This will take about 15 minutes and all Chosun students should attend in their doboks. On a sadder note, as a school our thoughts and wishes for healing go out to the people of Japan in their hour of need. To that end, the young students of Chosun have written notes and letters expressing their feelings that will be sent to the Japanese embassy. Thanks to these martial artists for their thoughtfulness. Read a letter.
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Chosun e-newsletter archive Volumn 2 #3 March, 2011
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to the March edition of the Chosun e-newsletter. With 2011 well underway, the Chosun Taekwondo Academy has been buzzing with activity. Classes have been busy and the winter weather has not dampened the spirit of the Chosun student body and instructor staff. Our first Color Belt Promotion Test of the year was a huge success and an exciting event to witness. Be sure to view the photos below. Chosun students also made an excellent showing at the recent Haddock Taekwondo Tournament in New York City bringing home a record total of 23 trophies! Congratulations to all participants. See fellow Chosun students in action by visiting the
Chosun Video Channel.
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Welcome to the March edition of the Chosun e-newsletter. With 2011 well underway, the Chosun Taekwondo Academy has been buzzing with activity. Classes have been busy and the winter weather has not dampened the spirit of the Chosun student body and instructor staff. Our first Color Belt Promotion Test of the year was a huge success and an exciting event to witness. Be sure to view the photos below. Chosun students also made an excellent showing at the recent Haddock Taekwondo Tournament in New York City bringing home a record total of 23 trophies! Congratulations to all participants. See fellow Chosun students in action by visiting the
Chosun Video Channel.
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Chosun e-newsletter archive Volumn 2 #2 February, 2011
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to the February edition of the Chosun e-newsletter. The new year has been very busy at Chosun and even though the weather has been brutal, it has not diminished the Chosun spirit! Classes have been packed and we have many new faces in the dojang! Our kickstart program for 4 and 5 year olds is brimming over with eager young students. Many thanks to Chokyonim Pamela Pyke for stepping up to help instruct these budding martial artists. In fact all the Chosun instructors, junior instructors and assistant instructors have been busy. Check the Chosun website for new photos of the Chosun teaching staff. February has a full roster of events including the color belt test at the Town Hall on February 13. Check below to get information on all the upcoming programs and Dojang news!
Kamsahamnida,
Patty Cook, Editor
Celebrate the season and your dedication to the traditional martial art of TaekFebruary is Student Appreciation Month at Chosun!
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Welcome to the February edition of the Chosun e-newsletter. The new year has been very busy at Chosun and even though the weather has been brutal, it has not diminished the Chosun spirit! Classes have been packed and we have many new faces in the dojang! Our kickstart program for 4 and 5 year olds is brimming over with eager young students. Many thanks to Chokyonim Pamela Pyke for stepping up to help instruct these budding martial artists. In fact all the Chosun instructors, junior instructors and assistant instructors have been busy. Check the Chosun website for new photos of the Chosun teaching staff. February has a full roster of events including the color belt test at the Town Hall on February 13. Check below to get information on all the upcoming programs and Dojang news!
Kamsahamnida,
Patty Cook, Editor
Celebrate the season and your dedication to the traditional martial art of TaekFebruary is Student Appreciation Month at Chosun!
See below for details
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Chosun e-newsletter archive Volumn 2 #1 January, 2011
Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,
Welcome to 2011 and the fourth edition of the Chosun e-newsletter. As Chosun Taekwondo Academy enters its 14th year of operation, we celebrate the continued vitality of our school and look ahead to recognizing the ever present opportunities that strengthen our intentions and rejuvenate our spirit! The five tenets, recited at the end of every taekwondo class are a way to re-connect to universal respect and order that stand at the root of every culture and spiritual tradition through the millennia. This continuum helps us as individuals and in turn our larger Chosun family to achieve our objectives and seek common purpose. We value your support and wish you a productive and prosperous new year!
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Welcome to 2011 and the fourth edition of the Chosun e-newsletter. As Chosun Taekwondo Academy enters its 14th year of operation, we celebrate the continued vitality of our school and look ahead to recognizing the ever present opportunities that strengthen our intentions and rejuvenate our spirit! The five tenets, recited at the end of every taekwondo class are a way to re-connect to universal respect and order that stand at the root of every culture and spiritual tradition through the millennia. This continuum helps us as individuals and in turn our larger Chosun family to achieve our objectives and seek common purpose. We value your support and wish you a productive and prosperous new year!
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