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.
Club Announcements-May 9th, 2008
Hwarang Everyone!The semester is winding down, which means two things: no official class next week, though there will still be open workout on the track, and Banquet! Watch your e-mails; so far Banquet is scheduled for the evening for a grillout at the Hwa Rang Do house, but that may change!
Good luck to everyone on finals!
Club Announcements-April 16th, 2008
Hwarang Everyone!The club is planning a fun-filled activity to go see "Forbidden Kingdom," starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li after April testing! We will be meeting Saturday, April 19th at 9:00 at Micon Cinemas.
If you need a ride, contact either myself at farleymd@uwec.edu or Mr. Lao at laoma@uwec.edu. Bring friends, and see you there!
Club Announcements-March 28th, 2008
Hwarang Everyone!Due to the construction at McPhee and the limited space, the club does not have reservations for the track on Thursday, March 27th and Tuesday, April 1st. On Thursday, we trained in one of the racquetball courts, so keep your ears open-we might train in there as well on Tuesday.
Club Announcements-February 3rd, 2008
Hwarang Everyone!This is Beth! With the spring semester comes all sorts of events! Here is a tentative calender of events:
Feb 5th: NEW MEMBER NIGHT! 7pm. Bring friends! For those of you new members who signed up at BOB, come join us! Bring friends and roomies!
Feb. 7th: Screening, somewhere between 7pm and 9pm.
Feb. 13th: Action City Fun Night. $20 for 4pm-9pm.
Feb. 16th: Testing.
Mar. 8th and 9th: Master Lee Seminar at Minneapolis Dojang
Apr. 26th: Midwest Tournament
I will (hopefully) have testing forms for those of you who need them this week and shortly thereafter have equipment orders.
For those of you who don't know where the Wrestling Room in McPhee is:
Enter the doors of McPhee from the parking lot doors. Take the staircase on your left.Take a left at the bottom of the staircase and then another right and the Wrestling Room is at the end (by the dance studio).
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
Hwarang and see you all on Tuesday;
Beth
Club Announcements-January 28th, 2008
Hwarang Everyone!This is your webmistress, Marty. The semester has started and the club is gearing up for 2008! Spring semester is a very busy time for the club, so be sure to come to class to hear announcements and watch your e-mail.
The club has been invited to perform a 30 minute demo February 18th, 2008 at the Ramanda Inn for area middle schoolers. If interested, contact Instr. Shoemaker or catch one of the officers on campus. This is a wonderful opportunity to perform long forms, techniques, or breaking without the pressure of Varsity Show! The 18th is on a Monday. Watch your e-mail for more information as the date approaches!
Spring is a great time to join in the many activities avaliable now through June. Master Lee is traveling all the way from LA to give a seminar in March in Minneapolis, April is the annual Midwestern Tournament where Eau Claire will compete against other dojangs from Madison, Chicago, Minneapolis, and River Falls, and this semester we have quite a few half blacks going for black belt! There is also the possibility of another Master Kjick seminar, so be sure to come to class and pay your dues to Alex by next week! You don't want to miss out on these awesome experiences! Have a great semester everybody!
Spring Training Schedule
8:00 - 9:00 PM
- Open workout
9:00-10:45 PM
- Black Belt class; closed
7:00 - 8:00 PM
- Beginner / Intermediate TSD
8:00 - 9:00 PM
- Advanced TSD
- All ranks HRD
9:00 - 10:45 PM
-Black Belt class; closed
8:00 - 9:00 PM
- Open workout
9:00-10:45 PM
- Black Belt class; closed
7:00 - 8:00 PM
- Beginner / Intermediate TSD
8:00 - 9:00 PM
- Advanced TSD
- All ranks HRD
9:00 - 10:45 PM
-Black Belt class; closed
Classes will be held in the McPhee wrestling room.
Though the early class is geared towards beginner and intermediate students, and the late class towards more advanced students, you are welcome to attend either or both classes regardless of your rank.
Club Announcements-September 10th, 2007
Hwarang Everyone!This is your webmistress, Marty. A couple of exciting announcements! First of all, a Beginner's Night has been scheduled! If you are interested in learning a interesting Korean martial art in a fun environment or just getting in shape, join us Tuesday, September 18th at 7:00 pm in the McPhee Wrestling Room! For directions to the Wrestling Room, click here.
For new and old students alike, Alex has put together an awesome Student Form to fill out so we can keep better track of our club. Just click here to download it, fill it out, and bring it to class.
Also, remember to have your paperwork turned in for the Master Lee seminar early so we can get a discount. Brand new students are encouraged to go-it's a great opportunity to see the martial art beyond the college and get some awesome moves.
Lastly, Ms. Chejade is planning our 2nd annual camping trip! Email her for further information, or if you would like to be added to the club's mailing list. Keep your ear to the ground for more information.
Club Announcements-September 5th, 2007
Hwarang Everyone!This is your webmistress, Marty. The semester has started and the club is gearing up for another great year! We have big announcements right out of the gate!
From Instr. Shoemaker: On a different note a reminder to everyone to once again mark down on your calanders that Master Lee will be coming to Madison in September. Dates and details will follow so please keep an ear out for them. We need to have a good turn out to show Master Lee Eau Claire's dedication to Hwarangdo! Its a fun time with lots of new and exciting material to learn and there is always something to spark your special interest whether its meditation/ki developent, to weapons and fighting aplication, and of course grappling! So save up now and be ready to ask time off! That is all for now, have a great weekend everyone, find something fun to do to enjoy the best of summer while it still lasts.
The date for the Master Lee seminar has been cemented as September 29th and 30th at the East dojang in Madison, WI. (For more information, click here.) For anyone who missed last night's advanced class, Instr. Shoemaker made it VERY CLEAR that as students of Hwa Rang Do in the Midwest, we need to show our support. So ask off of work now, save up, and bring a completed registration form to class on Thursday!
In other news, Homecoming is October 6th, which means Varsity Show 2007 will be October 5th. This gives all of us a little over a month to practice, so let's get to it!
Testing for the month of September has been changed to the 15th of September, which means SCREENING will be September 6th. If you plan to test, have your paperwork ready and be prepared.
For brand new members, feel free to cruise the website-be sure to check out our schedule page and email either me, Ms. Chejade or Instr. Shoemaker if you have any questions or would like more information. Have a great semester everyone!
Webmistress Announcements-April 14th, 2007
Hwarang Everyone!This is your webmistress, Marty. School is starting to wind down, so I'm working extra hard on getting everything on the website updated and looking great. I'm looking for suggestions from the club on how this website could improve, what everyone would like to see. Any pictures you'd like to contribute? Maybe an audio file of us saying the Meng Se? So please, inbetween studying and training, e-mail me your suggestions!
Club Announcements-March 29th, 2007
Hwarang Everyone!It was announced in class before spring break that we lost our reservation for our Thursday beginning class time slot from 7-8pm. And that the beginning class will be moved to Wednesdays from 8-9pm and advanced class will continue to be 8-9pm Thursday nights.That means we have class THURSDAY at 8pm! Hope many of you can make it.
Club Announcements-February 22nd, 2007
Hwarang Everyone!If you plan on attending the Master Lee seminar in Minneapolis next weekend (March 3-4) could you please send me an email so I can put your name on the list. I need to send this out ASAP. Please let me know if you know you are at least going. If you know what day-even better. If you know what sessions-PERFECT! Each of the sessions can be taken by beginners as well as advanced ranks. So don't be afraid to try something new!Also, we have a variety of places to stay for free over night...the dojang, the uclub's house, or my house. For those that have never gone to a seminar don't worry about rides or places to sleep. Hwa Rang Do is family and you will be taken care of. Each of the sessions can be taken by beginners as well as advanced ranks. So don't be afraid to try something new!If you would like more information about Master Lee's seminar (schedule, fees, etc.) check out either the Minneapolis Dojang page, or download the Registration form here! All the sessions look incredibly fun-don't skip out on this wonderful opportunity!
Spring Training Schedule
8:00 - 10:45 PM
- Open workout
7:00 - 8:00 PM
- Beginner / Intermediate TSD
8:00 - 9:00 PM
- Advanced TSD
- All ranks HRD
9:00 - 10:45 PM
-Black Belt Class, closed
8:00 - 10:45 PM
- Open workout
7:00 - 8:00 PM
- Beginner / Intermediate TSD
8:00 - 9:00 PM
- Advanced TSD
- All ranks HRD
9:00 - 10:45 PM
-Open Workout, All ranks
Classes will be held in the McPhee wrestling room.
Though the early class is geared towards beginner and intermediate students, and the late class towards more advanced students, you are welcome to attend either or both classes regardless of your rank.
Black Belt Classes are closed except to those wish to test for their black belt.
Club Announcements
Hwarang Everyone!
Here's what is up for those of you who want to go camping this weekend! This is going to be tons of fun and I really hope a bunch of you can make it whether you just joined or have been training for years. If you haven't already talked to me about going, send me an email to let me know if you need a ride, have a tent, and if you need a sleeping bag.
If you are going camping please bring $10 to class because we need to make a big grocery/supply run for thegroup thursday night and pack up Friday.
Who: This is who i have so far: Nikki, Dustin, Sully, Cassie, Instr. Shoemaker?, Jahn Q, Leatrice,Beth,Lauren,Kelsey, Devin, Ian, Mike?, Tim, Anyone else?
Where: Gooseberry Falls (near Two Harbors) about 3.5 hrs away
When: Leave Friday whenever you can. We can't check in until 4pm. We will come back home on Sunday and be home by 5 or 6pm the latest. Jahn's group of people in his car will be leaving at 1pm.
What we need:
- 4 more tents?
- Flashlights (Anybody have any?)
Packing List:
-Very warm clothes (Winter jacket, hat, gloves)
-Uniform
-Weapons
-Nut cup
-Mouthgaurd
-Sleeping bag
-Extra blanket?
-Pillow
-Bath stuff? deodorant
-Clothes you can train in beside your uniform that you don't mind getting dirty.
-Layers! it's gonna be cold!
-Sweatshirts
-We will have hotdogs, hamburgers, PB&J sandwhiches, apples, s'mores, and maybe trail mix. If you want more food than that, you cna bring your own munchies
-Flashlights
-Matches
-backback to carry stuff while we hike
-bandaids
-IB profin (aka: Hwarangdo candy)
-roll of toilet paper
-flashlight
-mug/cup for hot cocoa
-Extra socks
-swimsuit in case u are crazy and do a polar bear swim or play in the falls or something.
....Anything else? let us know!
Lastly here's a rough idea of the agenda:
Friday: BBQ, crazy fun night games
Saturday: morning stretch, warm up, meditation. Then explore the park, lake superior, the upper, middle, and lower falls, and find cool places to train along the way. climb trees, have individual time to train or do what you want. BBQ for dinner.
Sunday: Break up into smaller groups and go train at your favorite place we found. Work on Sparring, forms, techniques...anything. Be back in EC by 5 or 6 pm the latest.
That's all everyone! Take care and stay warm :)
Hwarang forever,
Ms. Chejade
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.)
Saturday and Sunday, October 7th-8th Intensive Training Seminars with Chief Master Lee @ NEW Madison East Academy 10am Saturday, October 21 Testing at the Madison East Dojang 9:30am Saturday, November 11 Special Seminars with Master Kijek in UWEC Wrestling Room tba
Fall Training Schedule
8:00 - 10:45 PM
- Open workout
7:00 - 8:00 PM
- Beginner / Intermediate TSD
8:00 - 9:00 PM
- Advanced TSD
- All ranks HRD
9:00 - 10:45 PM
-Open Workout, All ranks
8:00 - 10:45 PM
- Open workout
7:00 - 8:00 PM
- Beginner / Intermediate TSD
8:00 - 9:00 PM
- Advanced TSD
- All ranks HRD
9:00 - 10:45 PM
-Open Workout, All ranks
Classes will be held in the McPhee wrestling room.
Though the early class is geared towards beginner and intermediate students, and the late class towards more advanced students, you are welcome to attend either or both classes regardless of your rank.
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?
At the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, the Hwa Rang Do/Tae Soo Do Club is 11 years old. The club is a UWEC student organization and 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.