WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016
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AFTER SCHOOL
Sunny Kim Taekwondo
A family-run martial arts school that’s been providing lessons on the North Shore since 1997 It’s all about family at North Vancouver’s Sunny Kim Taekwondo. Grandmaster Jong Seol Sunny Kim (8th degree black belt) started the North Shore marital arts school in 1997. He was later joined by his son, Master DaeYoung Danny Kim (5th degree black belt), who now manages the family-run dojang (school) and is the main instructor. Master Danny’s mother, Ruby, handles the school’s administration and younger sister Julie is also a black belt (4th degree). “We are one of the few schools in B.C. that is run by all members of the family,” says Master Danny. “It’s a closeknit community, a very friendly environment for families to come to learn.” The school just moved into a brand new facility on Pemberton Avenue and 16th Street and offers traditional and sport taekwondo programs for kids and adults, as well as martial arts related fitness programs such as Taekwon Dance, Basic Weaponry, and Performance Martial Arts. Master Danny says taekwondo classes are beneficial for kids for a variety of reasons. “We like to focus on the traditional side with our younger age groups (4-6 and 7-9) which has not only the physical aspect of it but is also about building character, having discipline, building respect for one another, being a great friend in and outside of class, and being a responsible student, not only in taekwondo but also at school and in other institutions or academies.” For older kids and their parents, the sport side of taekwondo combines a great cardio workout with the techniques and strategies of sparring. “The sparring part is called Olympic-style sparring; it’s part of the Summer Olympics,” says Master Danny.
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“For ages 10-14 and the 15-plus group, they definitely prefer the more active side. There is the option of pursuing that goal or dream as an Olympian in the taekwondo discipline.” Along with getting fit and learning how to defend themselves, kids are also taught valuable lessons about respect, courtesy, concentration, persistence and setting and achieving goals. “Taekwondo is very famous for having spectacular dynamic kicking techniques in the air, as well as “poomsae,” a series of movements that students will memorize and perform for their testing day to get promoted in their rank.”
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To find positive role models, the students need look no further than Grandmaster Kim, who is testing for his 9th degree black belt and was recently awarded a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee award for his community contributions. All lessons at Sunny Kim Taekwondo are taught by Grandmaster Kim or Master Danny. Starting April 27, you can register for the school’s popular Summer Camp Program. For more information call 604-990-1331, visit www.sunnykimtkd.com or email info@sunnykimtkd.com. Sunny Kim Taekwondo is located at #101, 102 – 1209 West 16th St. (at Pemberton Avenue).