Posts Tagged ‘Haidong Gumdo’
If you read my last post, you may have noticed that the video is missing in the Feedburner version sent to your email. Hmmm, thought I had that sorted out. While we figure it out, I’ve included the YouTube link to a demonstration of Haidong Gumdo (not me you’ll see) at the World Competition in Korea. Here is the link in case you’d like to check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZOWvakymUw
Let me know if you’d like to join me in lessons!
Having just seen “Julie and Julia” where Julie, the cook and blogger, admitted a meltdown on her blog, I figured I could do the same.
Recently I signed up for a martial arts program that uses a sword – Korean Haidong Gumdo. I wanted a new challenge and was inspired to seek a class after having my photo taken last year with a sword.
Tonight, I fumbled through the class. I stepped out on my right foot when it should have been my left. I turned left when I should have turned right. I was three steps behind the kids in the class. I was 2 steps behind the other two women. And once in awhile I was in the right place at the right time. There are three of us with White Belts. That means the newest of the new. Not only am I the newest, I’m the oldest. What a combination.
Fortunately, Mr. Vasquez, the Taekwondo Academy owner, http://www.vasquez-taekwondo.com/ has mercy on me and steps in to guide and assist when I have the “deer in the headlights” look.
In case you wonder what I’m attempting to learn, watch some of the video below:
Impressed? Not so fast! They only let me use a wooden sword and I can barely put together the moves. Especially tonight after missing class last week while I was at a conference.
My mind can visualize me performing like the people in the video, but my body doesn’t agree with my mind just yet. Yes I was quite discouraged tonight after class. And maybe I’m just optimistic enough to keep going. It’s wonderful cardio and great for upper body and balance.
Leaving the class tonight, I realized I could have just slipped away and not gone back. That would really make me a wimp. While I looked uncoordinated and not athletic tonight, I fear more what would happen if I don’t continue on. I have the choice to stay in my meltdown and avoid further embarrassment or to move forward. Moving forward is my only choice.
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