The dojang is called Heuk Choo Gwan, or Black Eagle Club. The two masters who run the dojang are brothers and are really kind and good people. I really feel like I will be able to enjoy myself here.
I am a terrible exerciser. I really don't enjoy doing things like gym workouts or personal training. I am much better being told what I have to do. Self-discipline is much easier when I don't have to think about my workout schedule. Just show up to class and do what the sabunim says. Also, I'm able to go every day of the week.
I specifically chose Hapkido over Taekwondo for a couple reasons. One is that Hapkido is a powerful martial art that is similar to Aikido. They both are grappling arts and allow me to learn ways to use my opponent's momentum and power against him. I learn many take-downs and pressure point holds. I do not have to be particularly strong to be able to defend myself. Taekwondo is more of a sport than Hapkido. As well, Hapkido focuses on harnessing qi power, which is of interest to me.
A minor drawback is that they can't speak English. I mean, there's an amount of monkey-see, monkey-do involved anyways. It will be a good motivator to learn some more Korean :P
Waaaaa! I'm such a dork in this picture.
