Advanced Training
Even after many years in martial arts teaching, I still love learning. Recently we had a chance to travel to North Carolina to train with Master Sgro. Master Sgro is a long time martial artist and has a deep knowledge of Tang Soo Do. As a forms aficionado he has great details of all hyung as well as the history, breathing and application knowledge.
During our trip Master Sgro moved his school to a new location, video taped his curriculum, put on a tournament, did gup testing, dan testing and Master level testing, hosted a demonstration and trained over a dozen Black Belts all week long. Multi tasking does not even begin to describe his week.
Some days we began training at 8am and some nights it was 10pm when we changed out of our uniforms. The days just flew by. I have a need for more depth of knowledge and Master Sgro can deliver. He makes learning fun and training with a huge group of Black Belts who just want to get it right gives everyone energy and motivation to keep plugging away.
Through all the years at different functions I have met the nicest people. One of Master Sgro's Black Belts (John Carte) is a special forces instructor. He took us on a tour of Fort Bragg, what a great experience. It made me feel proud of the people who serve in the military and what a commitment they make. Touring the 82nd airborne museum was very interesting. I sat on the testing board and the man promoted to Master Belt level is a Lt. Colonel in the Green Beret's. He presented all the Masters with a gift, a green Beret logoed knife. Very appreciated.
It was fun for Mrs. Duethorn to have this experience as a Black Belt and instructor to see the inner workings and different personality of someone else's school. Of course she ate up all the new training!
What a great experiences we can have in life if we just reach out and grab them. Thanks to Master Sgro and all the great folks at San Kil Tang Soo Do.
During our trip Master Sgro moved his school to a new location, video taped his curriculum, put on a tournament, did gup testing, dan testing and Master level testing, hosted a demonstration and trained over a dozen Black Belts all week long. Multi tasking does not even begin to describe his week.
Some days we began training at 8am and some nights it was 10pm when we changed out of our uniforms. The days just flew by. I have a need for more depth of knowledge and Master Sgro can deliver. He makes learning fun and training with a huge group of Black Belts who just want to get it right gives everyone energy and motivation to keep plugging away.
Through all the years at different functions I have met the nicest people. One of Master Sgro's Black Belts (John Carte) is a special forces instructor. He took us on a tour of Fort Bragg, what a great experience. It made me feel proud of the people who serve in the military and what a commitment they make. Touring the 82nd airborne museum was very interesting. I sat on the testing board and the man promoted to Master Belt level is a Lt. Colonel in the Green Beret's. He presented all the Masters with a gift, a green Beret logoed knife. Very appreciated.
It was fun for Mrs. Duethorn to have this experience as a Black Belt and instructor to see the inner workings and different personality of someone else's school. Of course she ate up all the new training!
What a great experiences we can have in life if we just reach out and grab them. Thanks to Master Sgro and all the great folks at San Kil Tang Soo Do.
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