Welcome
Welcome to the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire branch of the World Hwa Rang Do Association. Our organization is led by our head instructor: Daniel Shoemaker.
Website Update - October 8, 2008 - Rules updated
New pages for sparring and grappling rules have been added and linked from the "What We Do" page.
Club Announcements - October 1, 2008 - New Member Paperwork
Any new people wishing to join the club must turn in the following before next Tuesday, October 7th:
- $75.00 cash or check ($20.00 semester club dues plus $55.00 World Hwa Rang Do Association membership fee)
- Student information form (if you don't already have one, you can get one by going to Club Forms in the menu to the left.)
- World Hwa Rang Do Association Membership Application, including two(2) 1"x1" pictures of yourself.
Please contact Mr. Wittig or Ms. Teutschmann if you need the forms, if you won't be able to pay by October 7, or if you have any other questions.
Club Announcements - September 9, 2008
Greetings to all returning students and prospective new members! The website is in the process of being updated for the new semester, so be sure to check back often for the latest information.
Please take note of these upcoming events:
Upcoming Events
(Note: testing dates have been known to change at the last minute. Be sure to check the Hwa Rang Do - Madison website for the most current information.)
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 BLUGOLD ORGANIZATIONS BASH Visit our table at BOB on the Campus Mall (or Zorn Arena if the weather does not cooperate). Current students, bring along equipment to display and help staff the table. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday, September 13th, 2008 RANK TESTING Testing is held monthly in front of Master Kijek at the Madison East dojang (directions). Testing begins at 9:30 am; students should be at the dojang by 9:00 am at the latest to warm up. All testing forms and fees must be turned in to club officers before you test.
The first fall Tae Soo Do black belt test will commence at 8:00 am. Black belt tests are closed to everyone without a Tae Soo Do black belt or higher.9:30 am Thursday, September 18th, 2008 NEW MEMBER NIGHT Join us at 7:00 pm in the McPhee wrestling room (room #101) for a free introductory class. Wear comfortable clothing and expect to learn basic movements, etiquette, and philosophy. Everyone is welcome! No experience is required or expected! 7:00 pm
- Friday and Saturday, September 27th - 28th, 2008
CHIEF MASTER LEE SEMINAR Seventh degree Hwa Rang Do black sash Chief Master Taejoon Lee will stop in Madison, WI as part of his World Tour. Turn in your registration form to a club officer ASAP for this rare chance to train with one of the best martial artists in the world. Registrations received before Sept. 19th get a 10% discount!
- Saturday, October 25th, 2008
VALLEYFAIR FUNDRAISER Club members will travel to ValleyFair in Shakopee, MN to raise money for the club. The shift will be from 4:00 pm to 12:00 am. The club treasury will reimburse everyone who drives for gas money. All students are strongly encouraged to attend. This money goes right back to the club in the form of new equipment, discounts on seminars, etc. 4:00 pm
- Saturday, November 8th, 2008
MUSA CHALLENGE Head Instructor Sirny of the Minneapolis dojang is hosting the second annual Musa Challenge tournament. This is a chance for us to mingle with fellow students from neighboring dojangs and showcase our hard-earned skills. Stay tuned here and at SaBum Sirny's website for details. TBA
What is Hwa Rang Do?
Hwa Rang Do is a traditional Korean martial art that was created over 1800 years ago for warriors of the Silla kingdom in what is now Korea. The instruction included martial arts, religious training, intellectual enhancement, and artistic pursuits. The sport form, Tae Soo Do is a modernized form of Hwa Rang Do that can be taught to everyone as an undergraduate program to the comprehensive and diverse Hwa Rang Do training.
How does Hwa Rang Do fit into UWEC?
The Hwa Rang Do/Tae Soo Do Club is a UWEC student organization that began in 1994 as an extension of the Academy of Hwa Rang Do in Madison. The club currently has approximately 50 members and has been approved as a University Recreation Sports Club, which began in fall of 1999.
An Invitation...
You can read about Hwa Rang Do on this website and through the links we have listed, but it cannot truly be understood without experiencing the training and the people. If you would like to come and see Hwa Rang Do / Tae Soo Do, please feel free to come to a class. You will be received with a warm welcome and a heart-felt greeting.