I attended OMAC Fall Camp 2002 this past weekend and it was
awesome! During camp we learned Weapon Combatant training from Grandmaster
Choi. Instruction in footwork and blocking and striking with the sword was
given. We also fought full contact with the padded swords! It was very fun.
Master Holbrook taught Hapkido. We learned techniques for getting out of
headlocks, defending against grabs to the wrists, arms and collar. We also
discussed pressure points.
Other weapons were also taught. Staff forms using the DaeMahngChung
foundation were taught. These forms are easy to learn since the foundation
of the DaeMahng forms are already present, but the forms look very
impressive and develop excellent weapon skill.
The thing I like the best was the Kimoodo Healing Arts class taught by
GrandMaster Choi. We learned fundamental philosophy of Kimoodo Healing and
were able to work with partners in groups to practice Kimoodo Healing Arts.
It was incredible!!!
We also reviewed a huge amount of the MoogongRyu curriculum. This was
very powerful and informative. Master Choi explained some of the finer
points of Song Moo to the Sr. Belts as well as reviewing many forms with all
ranks.
To finish up camp, we split into groups, and each group developed their
own demonstration which consisted of Forms, Breaking, Weapons, and Forms. In
only a short time, all groups were able to come up with creative and
entertaining demonstrations. The winning team was rewarded with extra Ice
Cream after camp was completed.
This years camp was awesome. I can't wait till Winter Camp beings!
Moodo Chungshin!
-Mike Scarbrough |