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In this page, you can find our club events such as demos
and seminars in the past as well as our club history such as how we converted
from the University of Chicago Hapkido Club. For future club events, please
visit events page.
HRD Demos & Seminars
| Tournament results | Test
History | Conversion History
Demos and Seminars
2006, May: Martial Art Demo for PanAsia 2006 (with Wushu, Genkikai and Jujutsu)
2006, February: Demo at Korean Culture Show "Who's got the Remote?"(350+ audience)
(Script Idea: Jessica and others, Performers: Instr. Hsu, Keiko, Danny, Amr, Pawan, Hugo, Jose and Anees)
2006, January: Seminar with Chief Master Taejoon Lee (50+ total participants)
pics
2005, April: Martial Art demo for PanAsia
2005 (with Wushu and Genkikai) pics
2005, February: Seminar with Master
David Kijek (28 participants) pics
2005, February: Demo at Korean Culture Show "Candid" (12
students) pics
(Story teller: Emily, Performers: Instr. Hsu, Keiko, Doug, Jaehoon,
Adam, Sebastian, Dan, Hugo, Jose, Sharon and Brian)
2004, April: Seminar with Master
David Kijek (23 participants) pics
2004, April 21: Demo for the PanAsia
2004 (with Wushu, Genkikai and Aikido) pics
2004, February: Demo at the Korean Culture Show
(Korean
Student Organization) pics
(Presenter: Sebastian, Performers: Instr. Hsu, Instr. Lee, Keiko, Doug, Danny,
Jaehoon, Adam and Sharon)
2003, May 10: Demo at the Korean Culture Show (KSO)
pics
(Performers: Instr. Hsu, Instr. Lee, Cam and Keiko)
2003, April 19: Demo and Seminar with Instructor
Chris Ochalla pics
Tournament Results
2006 Midwest Tournament in Madison, WI
(8 members participated: Ms. Yoshimura, Mr. Park, Amr, Pawan, Emily, Brian, David and Anees)
| HRD adult (women) |
empty-hand form |
2nd |
Keiko Yoshimura |
| TSD men (advanced) |
empty hand form |
3rd |
Pawan Patel |
| |
weapon form |
1st |
Amr Gaber |
| |
sparring |
3rd |
Pawan Patel |
TSD women (interm.) |
empty-hand form |
1st |
Emily Jusino |
| |
sparring |
2nd |
Emily Jusino |
| TSD men (intermediate) |
sparring |
2nd |
Brian Klein |
| TSD men (beginner) |
weapon |
2nd |
David Butkus |
| |
|
3rd |
Anees Benferhat |
2005 Interschool and World Championship, Downey, CA
| HRD black sashes |
Sparring |
1st |
Instructor Simon Lee |
2005 Midwest Tournament in Madison, WI pics
(9 members participated: Instructor Lee, Instructor
Hsu, Keiko, Doug, Adam, Sharon, Amr, Pawan and Brian)
| HRD black sashes |
all |
3rd |
Instructor Simon Lee |
| HRD adult (all) |
empty-hand form |
2nd |
Keiko Yoshimura |
| |
weapons form |
1st |
Instructor Stephen Hsu |
| HRD women |
sparring |
2nd |
Keiko Yoshimura |
|
TSD men (advanced)
|
sparring |
2nd |
Adam Darlage |
| TSD men (intermediate) |
weapon form |
3rd |
Amr Gaber |
| TSD women (intermediate) |
sparring |
2nd |
Sharon Hyland |
| TSD men (beginner) |
sparring |
3rd |
Brian Klein |
2004 Midwest Tournament in Madison, WI pics
(7 members participated: Simon, Keiko, Doug, Adam,
Jose, Hugo and Clint)
HRD men (advanced)
|
empty hand form
weapon form
sparring
|
1st
2nd
2nd |
Simon Lee
Simon Lee
Simon Lee |
| HRD women |
empty-hand form |
1st |
Keiko Yoshimura |
| HRD men (beginner) |
weapon form |
3rd |
Doug Purvis |
| TSD men (intermediate) |
weapon form
sparring |
2nd
1st |
Adam Darlage
Adam Darlage |
| TSD men (beginner) |
weapon form |
3rd |
Jose Fillat |
| TSD men (beginner) |
empty-hand form
sparring |
2nd
2nd |
Clint Hammerberg
Clint Hammerberg |
| Team |
Sparring |
1st |
Simon, Adam, Jose and Clint |
2003 Midwest Tournament in Madison, WI pics
(4 members participated:Stephen, Simon, Keiko and Adam)
| HRD men |
empty hand form |
1st
3rd |
Simon Lee
Stephen Hsu
|
| |
weapon form |
1st |
Stephen Hsu |
| HRD women |
empty hand form |
2nd |
Keiko Yoshimura |
| |
sparring |
2nd |
Keiko Yoshimura |
| TSD men |
weapon form |
3rd |
Adam Darlage |
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Promotional Exam History
The 23rd Promotional Exam: April 8th, 2006 (4 students from our club promoted)
The 22nd Promotional Exam: March 11th, 2006 (6 students from our club promoted)
The 21st Promotional Exam: February 11th, 2006 (at UIC, 1 student from our club promoted)
The 20th Promotional Exam: January 14th, 2006 (8 students promoted)
The 19th Promotional Exam: November 12th, 2005 (4 students promoted+Dan in Madison)
The 18th Promotional Exam: September 10th,
2005 (2 students promoted)
The 17th Promotional Exam: August 12, 2005 (2 students promoted)
The 16th Promotional Exam: June 4, 2005 (6 students promoted)
The 15th Promotional Exam: May 14, 2005 (Instructor Hsu promoted)
The 14th Promotional Exam: April 9, 2005 (2 club students)
The 13th Promotional Exam: March 19th, 2005 (5 club students promoted)
The 12th Promotional Exam: February 12, 2005 (7 club students promoted)
The 11th Promotional Exam: January 15, 2005 (3 club students promoted)
The 10th Promotional Exam: December 4 and 11, 2004 (4 club students promoted)
The 9th Promotional Exam: November 13, 2004 (7 students promoted)
The 8th Promotional Exam: October 9, 2004 (5 students promoted)
The 7th Promotional Exam: June 12, 2004
The 6th Promotional Exam: May 8, 2004
The 5th Promotional Exam: April 10, 2004
The 4th Promotional Exam: March 13, 2004
The 3rd Promotional Exam: February 7, 2004
The 2nd Promotional Exam: December 13, 2003
The 1st Promotional Exam: November, 2003
Background and History for the
Conversion from Hapkido
This club was converted from the Hapkido Self-defense
Club in November 2002 for many reasons. Previously, curriculum was based
on the Hapkido/Hapkido Club of University of California at Berkeley under
Master Min. (Guarded the floor in Bruce Lee's Game of Death after Dan Inosanto.)
University of Chicago Club History (Instructor Hsu's
perspective)
1995-1998: Over the years, quite a few people have asked
me if I was ever going to start a club that did "everything."
Late 1998: Two people (Walter and Troy) approached me expressing
their commitment to learn Hapkido/Self-defense if I was willing to teach.
Early 1999: Stephen starts unofficial workouts.
Fall 1999: The Club is officially activated and recognized by
the university with ~10 people.. Founding Students still currently active
include: Troy McSherry, Simon Lee, and Anne Marie Nicpon. (Others Founders
include Walter Leise, Ian Brown, Seth Howell, Clare Jacobs, Patrick
Park, Wei Yean King, and others. Everyone was important in getting the
club started)
Winter 1999: The Club works to officiate the curriculum and
relationship with the University of California at Berkeley Hapkido/Hapkido
Club under Master Min.
Fall 2001: After two years, the Hapkido Club is upgraded to
a "Recognized Sports Organization" by the university and begins to receive
some funding from the university.
Sept 2001: Simon decides to restart his training in Hwa Rang
Do.
October 2002: A seminar is scheduled in Madison, WI by Grandmaster
Lee of Hwa Rang Do. Keiko and Stephen go with Simon to check it out
out of curiosity.
November 2002: The Club votes 13-0, 2 absent to convert to a
Hwa Rang DoŽ/Tae Soo Do Club. Stephen and Simon are promoted to Honorary
ranks of Jyo Kyo Nim in TSD.
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Comments on the Conversion - Instructor Hsu
At the beginning of the 2002 Academic School year (Sept 2002), the
Hapkido Club was healthy with 15-20 active students, but it wasn't growing
anymore. Turnover rate was relatively high. (Possibly because I want
to make sure people had at least 1 good workout - Meaning they often
can't walk right for a week from being sore.) It had largely survived
to that point primarily due to the commitment and consistency of Troy,
Anne Marie, and myself, the ones who were here year-round, plus others
such as Simon and Keiko, who've contributed greatly over the years.
Continuity was in jeopardy since I was planning to graduate, Simon restarted
HRD (and they have strict rules about participating in, not to mention,
teaching other martial arts), Troy will also graduate soon, and Anne
Marie was planning to move out of the Chicago area.
I've actually been searching for other places to train because consistently
leading workouts 2-3 times/week for 3-4 years started to wear me out,
and it's great to have someone who can correct you. Having never really
heard of Hwa Rang DoŽ I was curious and asked Simon if I can go to the
seminar as well October 2002.
To make a long story short, I found in Hwa Rang Do leaders who were
inspiring, material that was exciting, students that were disciplined,
attitudes that were respectful, and hospitality that was truly heart-warming.
In my 20 years of martial arts experience, I knew that those were all
rare qualities, especially so when they all come together in one place.
(Below is an excerpt from a Post on the
Flowering Way Forum)
Throughout my years, I've met many "martial artists". Sure, some were
really good. However, having good techniques doesn't necessarily mean
you're a good teacher. Being a good teacher doesn't necessarily mean
you're a good leader. And being a good leader doesn't necessarily mean
you can truly inspire.
What's the difference between a good leader and a great one then? I
think a good leader makes men believe and to swear loyalty to him. But
when the leader falls, the troops scatter. A great leader, on the other
hand, inspires men not to just follow him, but an idea, a belief, or
a way of life. Even if a great leader falls, the troops carry on...
Too many times I've seen loyalty sworn to individuals. (Evident in
the proliferation of Whatshisname's Blah Blah Do Schools) I think the
most impressive and astonishing thing I heard that weekend in Wisconsin
was something Chiefmaster Lee said. "No matter how old you are, you
are always sons and daughters." He emphasized that the important things
in life are people, relationships, commitment, loyalty, respect, roots,
and most of all, family. Instead of just teaching a martial art, they
have inspired a martial way within the Hwa Rang Do family. That is truly
something rare, and I hope that I can share with you my enlightenment
and excitement.
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