A CHAYON-RYU INSTRUCTOR

A Chayon–Ryu Instructor 
submitted by David Bayles

When I was a young Boy and began my training in traditional martial arts, the instructors were mean; they were scary, like military drill instructors. 

They made it clear that they were superior to you. I was nervous and scared to go to class. The instructors punished the new students by making them do things like stand in a Horse Stance for ten minutes. I did it and I could not walk the next day. The Instructor said “We are looking for a few strong men, a few strong champions.”

Chayon-Ryu is a traditional martial arts school. However, we do not teach the old way nor are we looking for a few strong champions. We are looking for those who need help to increase their confidence, improve their health, have a need to fill in their lives and, of course, those interested in learning traditional martial arts.

The attitude of a Chayon-Ryu instructor should not be that of a disciplinarian, or a military drill instructor, but one of kindness, humility and helpfulness. They should make training fun, easy, safe and effective. This is training for the student’s long term health and longevity. 

A Chayon-Ryu instructor should not show off trying to show that they are better than you, they are not. They may have more martial art knowledge than you, but they are human beings, as we all are, and should respect each other as same. It’s in the Dojang Hun, “Respect Others.” 

An instructor’s job is to help you learn in a way that you can understand while being patient and kind doing so. They should also learn while teaching, as teaching is learning. Instructors and students should practice Bo Shi at all times. If you don’t know the meaning, look around the Dojang, it is posted there. 

It is also on our website. Be serious, enjoy your training and keep improving.

Sincerely,

Founder Chayon-Ryu International Martial Arts Association

January 28, 2014

Traditional First Class Of 2014

On Monday, January 6, 2014, students from all over the Greater Houston area attended the traditional first class of the year with Grandmaster Kim Soo.  A long standing tradition of the Chayon-Ryu system, no branch schools hold formal classes after the holidays until this class is held at the Headquarters. It is a wonderful way to kick off the new year, meet new people in the system and train with Grandmaster and other black belts in the system.

Grandmaster Kim Soo with Cheryl Lauersdorf and Melissa Dabney, a mother/daughter duo
from Kim Soo Karate of Baytown.

stretching before class

Grandmaster tells stories while the students stretch

forms practice

Grandmaster lectures on the purpose of training for life

Dojusan- "escaping through the mist"

Grandmaster demonstrates take down techniques on Sabeomnim Angel Ochoa

free sparring

Grandmaster writes Cheryl's name on her dobok

Post sparring bliss--learning and having fun. Sabeomnim Daniel Young (Kingwood) and Melissa Dabney (Baytown)

Grandmaster writes student names in Korean on their dobok sleeve, Veronica
Maldonado from Kim Soo Karate of Baytown

Isabel, Veronica's daughter is happy with Grandmaster's gift

 photo credits: Kyosanim Melissa L. Nichols, Baytown & Sabeomnim Kenneth Young, Kingwood

New Release from KIM SOO Instructional DVD series coming in 2014!

HOSHIN SUL- THE ART OF SELF DEFENSE RELEASE IN 2014

Grandmaster Kim Soo defends against
various kicks

The latest release in the instructional series produced by Grandmaster Kim Soo is due out this spring from Kim Soo Karate. Demonstrating physical self -defense techniques for various situations, the DVD will be a multi-chapter collection of escapes, take-downs, avoiding techniques and more.

Grandmaster defends against flying front kick

Master Sean Kim demonstrates defense against pole attacks

Mr. Robert Henriksen defends against a garotte attack

Mr. Robert Henriksen escapes a garotte attack

Master Sean Kim demonstrates defense against pole attack

Master Robert McLain and Mr. Robert Henriksen demonstrate various
throwing variations

Master Sean Kim defends against a high kick

Grandmaster Kim Soo counter offenses a skip roundhouse with a take down

Grandmaster Kim Soo avoids a rush attack

Mr. Robert Henriksen and Master Robert McLain demonstrate front choke
defense variations

Grandmaster Kim Soo and Master Robert McLain demonstrate
knife and gun defense variations

HOSHIN SUL- The Art of Self Defense is due out in February, 2014.

Ten Thousand Secret Techniques

Grandmaster Kim Soo and Master Sean Kim/ photography by
Melissa L. Nichols

Ten Thousand Secret Techniques - by Grandmaster Kim Soo

A common question of a martial arts instructor is “How many special 'secret' techniques are there in martial arts and self-defense?” Some instructors asked this question say there are 500, or 1000 or even 10,000! 

These instructors are comparable to the traveling roadshows of the 1800’s selling Snake Oil that will cure anything.  Every day inexperienced people believed them and bought the oil. In reality, the oil was fake and the people promoting they were only out to make money and promote

themselves. They were crooks and scammers.

In my sixty years of teaching I have learned that there are truly only a handful of

techniques to be learned. This holds true for other martial arts disciplines too, not just Cha Yon-Ryu.

If there were 10,000 techniques, how could you learn and use them all anyway?! Ridiculous.

In learning and practicing our techniques on a regular basis, you will learn breathing

control; you will right from wrong, gain wisdom and learn how to adapt these techniques to different and changing situations you will encounter in your life. 

Over time, these will become second nature, you will have muscle memory and not have to think to use or practice them. Please do not be taken in by the “Snake Oil” types of schools and instructors. You will end up disillusioned, confused and possibly injured. It could be the end of what could have been good martial art training for you.

“Profound (secret) technique begins from simple technique. Simple technique ends in Profound technique” Sensei Kanken Toyama, 1888-1966.

Best Regards,

 

Grandmaster Kim Soo- 

founder Chayon-Ryu International Martial Arts Association

January 2, 2014

TRAINING IN THE DARK- TRADITIONAL FIRST CLASS OF THE NEW YEAR

Training in the Dark with GRANDMASTER KIM SOO

Monday, Jan. 6th 6:30-8pm 
 Come celebrate the new year with this Chayon-Ryu tradition.

The traditional first class of the new year with Grandmaster Kim Soo, is the annual kick off to the regular training schedule. 

Practice & Socialize! Train with students from all over the system, and get back into the groove by training in the dark!  All schools are encouraged to participate. This is a great chance for new students to meet and train with Grandmaster Kim Soo! Don't miss it!

Regular class schedule resumes Tuesday, Jan. 7th at all branch schools.

DECEMBER NEWS for CHAYON-RYU INTERNATIONAL

Grandmaster Kim Soo has returned from Busan to teach classes at the World HQ dojang. Students wishing to book a private lesson with Grandmaster or Master Sean Kim, may do so by contacting the HQ by phone or email.
 It is a rare gift to students of Chayon-Ryu, that they are able to have access to and train directly with the 10th Dan founder of the system, who has a life time of experience and discipline in the martial arts.  Training with Grandmaster is a memorable experience every devoted student should have! 


The 276th Rank Exam of Chayon-Ryu International was held on December 7th. We congratulate all the students who tested for rank, and all new black belts and advanced black belts promoted!

White and Orange group

Advanced and black belt group

HAPPY HOLIDAYS
from INSIDE CHAYON-RYU!