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| Our Future Leaders |
The Philippine Moo Duk Kwan Soo Bahk Do Incorporated ends the year with the annual Leadership Training and Seminar with the theme, "Empowering Leaders for a Brighter Tomorrow."
This year's seminar lasted for four days, from December 26 to 29, 2014. The seminar's objective was to strengthen the loyalty and sincerity of the instructors and members of the organization. Enhancing the leadership skills, techniques and achieving unity were also the goals of the seminar.
Thirty Seven (37) participants from different clubs came and signed up for the four-day leadership training.
For the first day, all the participants had their orientation & took the Whitebelt and Orangebelt lessons with instructors Kyo Sa Angela Grandeza, Kyo Sa Leslie Morales, Kyo Sa Joyce Sabater and Kyo Sa Mikhail Ponce de Leon.
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Instructor : Kyo Sa Joyce Sabater
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| Instructor: Kyo Sa Leslie Ann Morales |
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| Gun Handling by Sa Bom Herbert Jardinel |
On the first night, Sa Bom Nim Herbert Jardinel lectured about the rules and safety precautions when handling guns and shooting. He also talked about the Tournament Gup Rules and Regulations to all the participants.
Greenbelt lessons were taken on the second day with the instructors Kyo Sa Joy Mae Dalumpines, Kyo Sa Elizar Buog and Kyo Sa Danijoy Romero.
The participants were divided into three teams, with their respective senior or leader. This gives them the opportunity to meet other members from different clubs. They were also given instruction to create a fun and humble cheer for their team.
Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Jujitsu
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| Demonstration by the Instructors |
The participants had Judo/Jujitsu, Boxing & Kickboxing lessons with the instructors Kyo Sa Carlo Boy Laude and Kyo Sa Mikhail Ponce de Leon.
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| Master Edgardo discusses the meaning of Breaking |
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| Discussed the Three Powers (Gung) |
On the afternoon of the second day, Sa Bom Nim Edgardo Grandeza led the breaking session. The participants used techniques to break hollow blocks, board, and tiles.
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| Students successfully breaking a hollow block and board |
Kyo Sa Omar Janducayan gave a lecture on Strategic Planning 101 on the second night and followed by a topic about Leadership by Sa Bom Nim Edgardo Grandeza.
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| with Lecturer Kyo Sa Omar A. Janducayan |
The third day was quite a challenge for the participants. They woke up as early as 5 o'clock in the morning for their freestyle sparring training with the trainers Kyo Sa Carlo Boy Laude and Kyo Sa Mikhail Ponce de Leon.
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| Freestyle Sparring |
After the training, Redbelt lessons were taken with the instructors Kyo Sa Rafael Ponce de Leon and Kyo Sa Sharlene Ferraren.
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| Performs Chil Sung Sam Ro Hyung |
The participants were given the opportunity to learn two higher ranking lessons. Kyo Sa Angela Grandeza & Kyo Sa Carlo Laude taught Blackbelt lessons to the Redbelters who wished to learn and practice advance lessons.
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| Nai Han Jin E Dan Hyung |
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| Sipsoo by the Kids |
That afternoon Kyo Sa/ Atty. Servillano Lorenzo III, a first dan Blackbelt, gave a lecture on legal matters. This session reminded the students the importance of the laws concerning self-defense and injuries.
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| Kyo Sa/Atty. Lorenzo on Legal Matters |
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| Master Edgardo demonstrates how to pin down an opponent |
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| Master Edgardo demonstrates defense against knife attack |
After the discussion, Sa Bom Nim Edgardo Grandeza taught the participants the essentials of Combat and how to defend themselves against the four basic knife attacks.
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| Arnis by Kyo Sa Mario Palazuelo |
Then the participants learned basic Arnis techniques with instructor Kyo Sa Mario Palazuelo.
The fourth day marked the commemoration of the students' great job on the 2014 Leadership Training and Seminar. The last day of the seminar was held at Davao City's Gap Farm.
The participants were able to learn the importance of teamwork, and unity through their team building activities that were led by Kyo Sa Adam Basan and Kyo Sa Carlo Boy Laude.
After the fun activities, the participants, club instructors, management committee members, and the speakers were given certificates for their active involvement and contribution to the seminar.
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| Closing Program |
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Receiving of Certificates
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The day ended with an outdoor pictorial and socialization. |
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| The happy faces of the participants and instructors on the last day of the seminar |
Indeed, the Philippine Moo Duk Kwan Soo Bahk Do Inc. ended the year 2014 with new knowledge and stronger union among the members of the organization.
They will be facing another year as they will be preparing for the 50th Golden Anniversary this November 2015.
Job Well Done. Soo Bahk!
#PmdkStrongat50
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