Why I follow the Teachings of Grand Master Byung Min Kim
By Edmund Ciarfella
The number one reason I follow the teachings of Grand Master Kim is that I am his student. I have been a student of Grand Master Byung Min Kim for 35 years
He is my mentor, Master and Taekwondo Father. He has impacted my life with positivity and empowered me to share his knowledge with others to help them reach their full potential in life. He has giving me the opportunity to teach Taekwondo for a living and do what I love for a way of life.
Grand Master Kim's teaching can be broken up into 6 major areas
Taekwondo Physical Training
I feel that Taekwondo training is the best possible way to stay physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally healthy. My number one goal in life and the thing I am most grateful for is my health. I enjoy the fact that the physical training incorporates and necessitates your mental, spiritual and emotional focus to enable you to benefit 100%.
Conversely, by focusing 100% mentally, spiritually and emotionally your physical training benefits. UM and YANG.
It's also FUN!
Taekwondo allows my family to have a lifestyle that we all share and a common bond that brings us closer together.
We have the honor of sharing Taekwondo with our students and making a positive difference in their lives every day.
Meditation
Meditation gives me the opportunity to quiet my mind, develop peace and happiness. When I sit and meditate I am calm and undistracted by the outside world. When thoughts arise they are limited to only what is most important and needed to be addressed
I love to meditate and have been practicing for almost 40 years. Grand Master Kim has helped guide me so I can develop a deeper understanding of meditation.
Green Tea
Drinking green tea gives me time to be present with people I love and care for. I really enjoy the "Tahdo" experience, making the tea and sharing it with others
I drink it because it has many health benefits, such as cleansing my internal organs, lowering the risk of cancer and heart disease. I also love the way it tastes and it makes me feel great too.
Eating Healthy/Fasting
Eating foods that are good for you and help you stay vital are key to a healthy lifestyle.
Fresh Fruits and vegetables and plenty of water every day will keep your body healthy. Eliminating meats and processed foods are the next step.
Fasting allows the internal organs to have a rest for the day and always gives me a deeper appreciation for the taste of foods and their preparation.
Peaceful mind, forever happiness and Positive mental attitude
I have met many martial arts Master and Grand Masters in my life and I have yet to find one who is so focused on helping others attain the most important aspects in life, Peaceful mind and happiness by developing a positive mental attitude by using Taekwondo training as the vehicle.
"Success is not the key to happiness, Happiness is the key to success" Buddha
Leadership, Experience, Vision. Passion, patience and Love
Finally, to become a great leader you must be a follower and supporter. But you need to have someone with life experience, vision, passion and love to follow. I feel Grand Master Byung Min Kim embodies these attributes and leads by being a great example.
He lives a life where "everyday is training"
I know that he wants only the best for me and my family. I trust him. I am loyal to him. I will always be his student and I am grateful and appreciate everything he has ever done for me and continues to do for me. I will always to my best to honor him and be the best student I can be.
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