Today was the 2008 State 
Championships for Grandmaster Han's mart
ial arts, in Rolla, MO. There was board breaking, 
fellowship, board breaking, sparring, board breaking, demonstrations . . . and did I mention board breaking! My fellow martial artists are amazing - its always a good time! Another student and I talked about how
cool our organization is because of the amazing camaraderie and sportsmanship . . . whether you win or lose.
I began taking taekwondo when I graduated from college, initially because I needed something to do after work (summer internship), and had considered self defense. My dad, a former military man, thought I would really enjoy taekwondo - boy was he right. I started at a school in Columbia, MO, where I tested either once or twice (?), and then I moved to St. Louis for law school. I had just finished my first semester in law school, and was working out in the rec center over Christmas break with a friend. I remember going to get a drink and seeing a girl in a taekwondo uniform and I sorta followed her to ask her where she was taking classes. Very excited, she eagerly led me to the room where I met my dear instructors, Fernando and Abi Borrego. 7 years and several belts later, the rest is history. . .
Martial arts has been such an amazing outlet for me - for peace, strength, energy, and confidence (and a great stress reliever from law school!). If you are ever interested, please feel free to contact me, or check out the group I train with, at http://www.younwha.com/
See you on the floor....
Leslie
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