The Korean Hwarang Martial Arts Federation - MEMBER's PHOTO ALBUM-1

The Korean Hwarang Martial Arts Federation - Hwa Rang Mul Sul

Member's Photo Album-1.

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Head Master "Hud", and Dosa-nim "Kum" congratulating Senior Black Stripe/Blue Belt Member "Milo" on obtaining his high level rank of 4th grade Blue Belt. Black Stripe "Milo" is in the instructor's training course for one year. Black Stripe "Milo" has two more grades for the Red Belt, he is preparing for his 1st Dan Black Belt Test within the next year. Head Master "Hud" states, "Black Stripe "Milo" is an excellent, and dedicated member to work with". Black Stripe "Milo" has been picked as the Head Weapons Keeper by Head Master "Hud" for The Korean Hwarang Martial Arts Federation®, holding this position within the dojang. and the federation is a great honor, as it would be duringthe Shilla Dynasty of the Hwarang Court (57 B.C.).

Head Master "Hud", and Dosa-nim "Kum" congratulating Senior (Black Stripe) Red Belt "Milo" on his new rank of Senior Red Belt Level. Head Master "Hud", and Dosa-nim "Kum" is standing very proud with "Milo" with the hard work, and dedication he has put into his training in Hwa Rang Mul Sul under Head Master "Hud". We are honored with his total commitment as a member, and dedicated student.

New 10th Grade White Belt Member, 7 Year Old, "Minh" with Master "Hud", and Sabum-nim "Kum". White Belt Student Member "Minh" with his mother, and father. Member "Minh" has done a great job becoming an excellent student in the dojang.

Senior White Belt 10 Grade "Minh" presenting his fighting position, and stance.

Senior White Belt 10th Grade "Minh" preparing for the Young Warriors class in the art of Gumdo (Sword).

Senior White Belt "Minh" competing against Dosa Sabum-nim "Kum" to see who will hold longer in this exercise stance.

Senior White Belt "Minh" is the Official Flag Bearer for The Korean Hwarang Martial Arts Federation®, and "Minh" helps Dosa Sabum-nim "Kum" hang the Korean flag in the dojang just before the class starts each night.

After two months training under Master "Hud" in Hwa Rang Mul Sul, Senior White Belt "Minh" is capable in doing a full sit down forward split position.

Senior White Belt "Minh" is doing a sit down side split position with a complete forward lie down, one day he will be completely flat down from his waist to head in this position. "Minh" is showing his flexibility standing, and holding his foot up, one day he will be able to hold his foot/leg straight up above his head without using his hand to hold it up, and using only the muscle power in his legs, and not using the wall as his balance point, only using inner balance. Senior White Belt "Minh", excellent job, a High "5" from all the members of the dojang. Master "Hud" states, "You are one of my "Best " students in the Young Warrior's class, keep up the great work".

Blue Belt(Black Stripe "Milo) is helping Senior White Belt 10th Grade "Minh" with his reverse cutting techniques with a wooden sword(na-mu-ui gum).

Senior 10th Grade White Belt "Minh" demonstrating the proper way of doing knuckle push-ups on the first two knuckles of each hand.

("Good job, Minh!!" States Master "Hud")

7 Year old Senior 10th Grade White Belt "Minh" preparing to brake a 1 inch board with a downward hammer fist, and a sidekick for his 9th Grade White Belt test. "Minh" did brake all boards, and did an excellent job presenting all his techniques required for his new rank of 9th Grade White belt. "Congratulation on a great job on passing your test for the high White Belt rank of 9th Grade, "Minh", Master "Hud" states.

Master "Hud", and Dosa Sabum-nim "Kum" congratulating Senior White Belt "Minh" on Passing his 9th Grade White Belt level test. Senior 9th Grade White Belt "Minh" has obtained his new Golden Kid's Tiger Paw Patch on his uniform showing that he has passed his 9th grade test.

Master 'Hud', and Dosa Sabum-nim 'Kum' congratulating Senior Yellow Belt "Minh" on passing his 8th grade Yellow Belt level test. "Minh" did an excellent job on passing his Yellow Belt test.

"Happy Birthday "Minh" on your special day, August 8th, 2009 turning 8 years old". Master 'Hud', and Sabum-num 'Kum'.

Senior Yellow Belt "Matt" accepting his high level Yellow Belt 7th Grade,

and has been picked by Master "Hud" as a Black Stripe to begin his 1 year Instructor's training course, and to train for his Green Belt. Master "Hud" is showing "Matt" where to place the Korean flag on his uniform. Master "Hud" is congratulating Senior Yellow Belt (Black Stripe "Matt) on a job well done. Dosa Sabum-nim "Kum" standing proud with our new Black Stripe "Matt". Matt's father is Korean, and a Sam Dan - 3rd Dan Black Belt (Tae Kwon Do) from Korea, Matt's father trained him at an early age in the style of Tae Kwon Do. Matt is an excellent member, and Assistant Weapon's Keeper of the Korean Hwarang Martial Arts Federation®, and assists the Blue Belt (Black Stripe "Milo") keeping all the training weapons organized, clean, and prepared for the weapons class. This is a great honor to be picked for this position by Master "Hud".

Dosa Sabum-nim "Kum" with Yellow Belt member (Black Stripe "Mike") having some private lessons in Hwa Rang Mul Sul with Master "Hud", and Dosa Sabum-nim "Kum" in their home.

Master "Hud", and Dosa Sabum-nim "Kum" with Senior Yellow Belts (Black Stripes "Matt, and "Mike") with a new member White Belt 10th Grade "Venus"

5 year old Senior White Belt "Venus", saying, "No problem, Master, I can go higher!! ". She is doing a sit down side stretch, and forward bend over flat out. Then She is competing with Dosa Sabum-nim "Kum" to see who will hold the longer in this exercise position, and standing proud with Master "Hud", and Dosa Sabum-nim "Kum". Senior White Belt "Venus" comes from a family of Five I.T.F.(Tae Kwon Do) Black Belt generation who trained her at the early age of 2. "Venus" is like a daughter to Master "Hud",and Dosa Sabum-nim "Kum". Venus's mother says, " Venus has to have her nails painted the same color as Dosa Sabum-nim "Kum's nails before coming to class, and wants to be like Dosa Sabum-nim "Kum". Senior White Belt "Venus is the Assistant Flag Bearer to The Official Flag Bearer Senior White Belt "Minh".

Master "Hud" is congratulating new Senior 9th Grade White "Diana Almaraz" on her rank as a member of the Korean Hwarang Martial Arts Federation®. Master "Hud" is showing "Diana" pressure points on her arm area. Senior 9th Grade White Belt "Diana" with Master "Hud", Dosa Sabum-nim "Kum", Blue Belt Black Stripe "Milo", and Senior 10th Grade White Belt "Minh".

Dosa Sabum-nim "Kum" is congratulating new Senior 9th Grade White Belt on her rank.

Our son returned from his tour in Korea on R/R for two weeks, and is training with us doing the exercise program, and training on Thursday night with the other members of the school. He will be returning to complete his tour in Korea, and has extended to a second tour in South Korea.

Master "Hud", Dosa Sabum-nim Kum", and Senior 9th Grade White Belt "Minh" with new 10th Grade White Belt members, brothers 12 year old Ryan Kennedy, and 14 Year old Shane Kennedy. Shane, and Ryan with their father, Mr. Kennedy.

Master "Hud", and Dosa Sabum-nim "Kum", Senior (Black Stripe) Red Belt "Milo", and Senior 9th Grade White Belt "Minh" with 10th Grade White Belt brothers "Shane", and "Ryan" in their new Hwa Rang uniforms(dobok). Mr., and Mrs. Kennedy with their sons.

Dosa Sabum-nim 'Kum' with new members, Jessica, and Elizabeth Robinson at our new location. Master 'Hud', and Dosa Sabum-nim 'Kum' with members. Mr. Robinson with his daughters in the dojang.

New uniforms for new 10th Grade White Belt members, 'Grandmother Mrs. D. Robinson', grand-daughters 6 yr. old 'Jessica Robinson', and her sister 11 yr. old 'Elizabeth Robinson'. New members are sitting before Master 'Hud' who explaining the background on the Korean Dobok(uniform). The Robinson are standing firm, and looking great in their new uniforms. Mr. Robinson, and Grandmother Mrs. D. Robinson with Jessica, and Elizabeth Robinson standing before the flags. The new members standing with Master 'Hud', and Dosa Sabum-nim 'Kum' before the flags. They are looking very sharp with allot of pride wearing the Black Hwarang Uniform as 10th Grade White Belt members.

Master 'Hud' is working with 10th Grade White Belts 'Jessica', and 'Elizabeth' on their stretching, and flexiblility. Master 'Hud' states, "Great job, and you are doing excellent in class Jessica, and Elizabeth, keep up the good work".

Master 'Hud', and Dosa Sabum-nim 'Kum' with Senior White Belt 10th Grade Members, Dorothy, Elizabeth, and Jessica, and New White Belt 10th Grade Member Pat Moss. These females are members of Master 'Hud's Ladies Hwarang 'Ninja' Warriors Club.

Kids obstacle course, our White Belt Black Stripe 'Elizabeth' Robinson competing with her sister White Belt 'Jessica' Robinson doing a blind fold letter placement contest.

Master 'Hud' with New 10th Grade White Belt Member 'Yasin' Alissa. Dosa Sabum-nim 'Kum' with White Belt 'Yasin'.

Master 'Hud', and Dosa Sabum-nim 'Kum' with new member 'Yasin', and Yasin's father Mr. Alissa.

Master 'Hud', and Dosa Sabum-nim 'Kum' with White Belt 'Yasin'.

White Belt 10th Grade 'Yasin' in his new Black Hwarang Dobok 'Uniform'. Looking very professional, and sharp in his new uniform.

Master 'Hud' is training 2 yr old Grandson 'Rain' in the art of the Korean Sword "Gumdo", and having a sword fight between them. Rain is in the traditional Black Hwarang Warriors uniform with a mini Green Belt. Rain is playing dead. Rain is learning how to use a Bong 'Stick' also, he swings a mean stick.