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Master Henrik S. Hunstad

The SANGROK gym has become like a second home for me. I'm very privileged to have experienced the training and the spirit of SANGROK. The way Master Chang has taught me, has given me an opportunity to learn high quality Taekwondo. SANGROK represent not only taekwondo to me, but also the best part of Korean culture. I feel honored to call Master Chang my master and friend. Anyone that wants to experience Korean culture at it's best and wishes to train the best Taekwondo, should visit the SANGROK World Taekwondo Academy. The way of Master Chang's taekwondo teaching is a blend of traditional taekwondo and Olympic taekwondo. If you are a beginner, an instructor, competitioner etc, SANGROK gym and Master Chang has something to teach everyone.

Sincerely,

Master Henrik S. Hunstad,
International Master Instructor, 6th Dan
Director of SANGROK Norway.

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 'Buddha's Birthday'



'Buddha's Birthday'

May in Korea is a month of celebration and festivals, there are approximately 8 different celebrations, but only two days are holidays; Children's day and Buddha's birthday.

Following the Lunar calendar every year on the 8th day of the 4th month is when Korea celebrates 'Buddha's Birthday'. Which to many is just a day off from work but to others it is an important part of their religion, custom and history. Being in Korea for a long time, I have had the chance to celebrate this holiday for the 2nd time, and thankfully it didn't rain this year!

One of the biggest temple's in Seoul is "Jogesa", which is located a short walk away from the main street of Insadong. Every year this temple is beautifully decorated with brightly coloured lanterns which is amazing to see and a week before the holiday a grand lantern festival is conducted displaying all the beautifully created works.

Having experienced all the festivities at "Jogesa" last year, I wanted to go somewhere less city like and more tranquil like. Amazingly much to my surprise, 6 subway stations away and a short hike I discovered a beautiful moderate sized temple hidden in KyeHwaSa Mountain. Just being there felt as if I was miles away from Seoul, but actually I was still in it. This temple must of been hidden in the mountain for a very long time, but its still well preserved and worth a visit.

There may of been at least a thousand people who walked through the gates of the temple to pay respects and join in on the festivities. There was things to do; lantern making, and having the chance to bathe a statue of Buddha, a special ceremony that takes place on this special day. Also, in between prays there was entertainment and due to the never ending kindness of Korean people even meals were provided. I found the day most delightful, not only because of all the beautiful decorations, traditions and being able to spend a day in the mountain, that despite all the masses of people it was so calm and peaceful, there was no hostility or bitterness and everyone was harmonious with one another.

Michelle from Australia





32     [re] Jidokwan's 63rd Anniversary will be held in Seoul, Korea  Master Chang 2009/03/04 4354 652
31     [re] Master Henrik from Norway has returned to Sangrok gym  Master Chang 2005/05/19 5558 1076
30     [re] Master Mun Dong Kun from Andorra visited us recently  Master Chang 2007/07/18 5809 1061
29     [re] Master Tang from Jidokwan HK's website  Master Chang 2005/08/30 5246 1016
28     [re] Need help in translation  Master Chang 2004/11/02 4760 831
27     [re] Norway for a Taekwondo summer seminar from 12 June to 15 June 2008  Master Chang 2008/06/10 4623 770
26     [re] Oslo, Norway for a Taekwondo seminar from 23 June to 26 June 2011  Master Chang 2011/07/09 4194 709
25     [re] Return To SangRok Gym November 19, 2007  Master Chang 2007/11/10 5234 947
24     [re] SangRok DVD's  Andy Kwan 2005/05/27 5843 1302
23     [re] SANGROK SOLDIER :)  Master Chang 2005/09/26 7875 1475
22     [re] SANGROK SOLDIER :)  Master Henrik 2005/09/29 7719 1581
21     [re] SANGROK SOLDIER :)  zoe 2005/10/02 8151 1621
20     [re] SangRok's DVD  Andy Kwan 2005/05/29 6518 1439
19     [re] Seminars throughout India 2005  Master Chang 2005/03/09 6297 1314
18     [re] Share my happyness for GM Chang's seminar in Hong Kong and Southern China  Master Chang 2005/12/31 5845 1182
17     [re] some words to SANGROK family  Master Chang 2012/04/13 4415 758
16     [re] Sucess for Sangrok in competition  Master Chang 2005/04/13 6334 1315
15     [re] suffered from the horrible Hurricane in the New Orleans, US  Master Chang 2005/12/05 6283 1321
14     [re] Taekwondo Training a Foundation For Success in Mountaineering  Ruggero 2008/04/13 6371 1250
13     [re] Taekwondo Training a Foundation For Success in Mountaineering  Master Chang 2008/04/17 6143 1150

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