I must give a big shout out and thanks to Master Kluzek and the
other instructors for their devotion to the Colorado Blue Wave
martial arts school. Not only do we learn from them and each other
in this cooperative format, we do so in a world where respect and
honor are increasingly hard to come by. And above all else, the
organization is a locally-run non-profit organization, living and
growing and flourishing in the middle of the world`s capitalist
core. What better way could the true values of the art and way be
spread than through this format? I find nothing more honorable than
the devotion of the teachers and students to such an institution. I
hope it inspires us all.
Jonathan (Yellow Belt who has now moved to Ecuador)
Kick'n in the Rockies Seminar 2007 -- Pictures
These are pictures of the event mostly taken by Mr David Curtis and Sandy Priest.
Note: These are all thumbnails of the pictures. If you click on a picture you can
pull up a full size image of the picture (other than the random picture at the top).
Friday
Stretching
Line up with Grandmaster Kim and stretching.
Basics
Group working on basics, and Mr Wagner does Sang Soo.
Forms
Master Kluzek Instructs, and group works on their forms.
Sparring
Sparring line, 1-step sparring, and different pairs free sparring. Love the
action you see with that block of side-kick!
Free sparring movie
Grandmaster kim watches sparring, Mr Wagner instructs, Master Kluzek observes,
Master Kluzek sparring, Mr Wagner high kick, sparring fun.
Saturday
Basics
Basics on Saturday sparring forms and Chung Do Kwan Basics. Mr Wagner and Mr Coffey demonstrate, and Mr Wagner's Side-kick -- nice!
Sparring
Black-belt sweethearts, and Grandmaster Kim instructs.
Interview with Grandmaster Kim
Interview with Grandmaster Kim
Family Demonstration
Family demonstration. Black Belt couples demonstrate sparring. Women's self-defense,
a Girl with amazing flexibility, and a nice 4-board palm-heel break.
Having Fun
Mr Wagner and others smile, three Amigos, and one amazing pout!
Testing
Sparring for testing, and we have a new junior black belt!
Retreat Center Setting
Kids climb the rocks, a nice vista, and two shots of the group.
Sunday
No hands sparring, and talking about defense with a cane to group.