My nine-year old son has been training for several years in Tukong Moosul, and I wanted to promote this business as a terrific place for kids to learn and exercise. Specific skills that I have seen improve for my son include balance, strength, and endurance. Additionally, there is a mental toughness instilled that impresses me. In addition to this, the teachers that he has had are all "good with kids", especially Master Ali Brown. Master Ali is young and personable, and the kids always respond well to him. In fact, we switched to the headquarters school a couple of years ago in order to follow Master Ali.
Grandmaster Wonik Yi (pictured at right) actually developed Tukong Moosul for the South Korean Special Forces in the late 70's, and he runs the school where my son trains today. He has some incredibly stout credentials, having been raised in Dae-Yeon temple from age five, where he learned traditional martial arts. Master Yi also helped to choreograph the fight scenes for the movie "Sin City" and he established The Fighting Stunts Association and The Action Film Institute a couple of years ago. He also holds a Doctorate degree in education.
My son has a "junior black belt" now, and it is great to see the self-esteem that they work to develop with the children. At this point, he and the other black belts are allowed to help run certain parts of the class. It is great to see a different side of my son emerge as he encourages other kids in their training.
If you have any questions about our experiences, please feel free to call me directly at 512-796-7653 (cell). The fees are very reasonable and the results are awesome. For a fun, affordable, and educational experience, you cannot go wrong with these guys.
They recently opened a new 11,000 square foot headquarters school, which is located at 10435 Burnet Road in north Austin. You can visit their website at http://www.masteryi.com/. They also run several other area schools.
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Jason.... I think this is great for young kids... learning discipline, focusing, and accomplishment. I was going to do this in 8 th grade with a friend, but his family moved that summer. I never did it and I regret it. My niece and nephew did it for a year and a half, but lost interest.
Martial Arts training for kids is a great character builder on many fronts. Self-esteem and self-discipline are instilled in the students, if you are in the right program. It sounds like you have found a wonderful place for your son to thrive. It's an art that helps boys and girls to become comfortable and confident with themselves.
Jason,
The most important thing these programs instill in our children is self esteem...which is a greatly lacking societal problem! JMHO, Thanks, Fran
Jason, better watch out. Pretty soon, your son may be tougher than his dad. JK.......I think it's a great tool for learning discipline and strengthening a child's self-confidence.
JEFF - It has been a great thing for my son, although I have never studied martial arts myself. Thanks for stopping by to read my Localism post.
ELAINE - I completely agree. It is a great source of exercise, fun, and discipline.
FRAN - I utterly agree with you. This has caused a number of societal ills.
TERI - Actually, you may be right! He is a pretty tough kid sometimes.
JEM - I appreciate your thoughtful comments. I hope that it can have a lasting impact on his life as he grows up.
BRIAN - I remember that from your meme a few months ago. I haven't studied it myself, but I have been very pleased to see the results with my son.
Howdy Jason
Your doing a very good thing by promoting this martial arts school. I have read alot of very good things about Grandmaster Wonik Yi, he is a very good man.
Have a good one
Dale
DALE - Thanks! That is interesting for me to hear that you have heard of Grandmaster Yi. He is a great guy and very good with the kids.
ADAM - I would recommend looking into it if you have a chance later.
PAUL - Good move, Slaybaugh.
BRIAN - In a word, no. I feel confident that he could take you.