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| My daughter Lauren and I have been with Pang's Taekwondo since February 2000. My daughter is 2nd Degree Black Belt. She has thoroughly enjoyed the experience the past 6 years and plans on continuing her training through high school. Pang's Taekwondo has trained my daughter in self defense, courtesy, integrity, self-respect, discipline, perseverance, health and weight control. I have watched her grow up the past six years with confidence, self-respect, and discipline. She has excelled in school, cheerleading, and everything she has done, including her life at home. I don't know of any other thing or investment that has helped my family more. Master Pang is not only Master Instructor of Taekwondo, but he is a mentor and a friend. Our family has a special place in our heart's for Master Pang, Master Orr and Pang's Taekwondo we appreciate what they have done for us. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Powerful minds, bodies, spirits
All as one family
No weakness, no fear, no regrets
Give all of yourself
Ship-jang-saeng.....do you know this philosophy?
To be a true Black Belt or not.....
Acknowledge, accept, appreciate, attain
Excellence in all that you do, with all your heart
Know what it means to become, to change, to grow
Way to achieve your dreams, your goals, your future - through Taekwondo
Obliterate any sign of negativity in your life
Never failing to see the whole picture
Dare to challenge and change yourself; sometimes it is called "being the bigger man"
Once you start, finish as you came - with an open mind
Master Twyla Orr
Training hard every day Attaining goals, each step of the way. Ever present, caring Masters Knowledge and skills constantly they are sharing. Where else can you get the same experience? Only at Pang's Taekwondo! National champions practice here Discipline and skills are what we gain Obtain a new self image, join us at Pang's |
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People come to Taekwondo to learn a martial art And while they are here, they learn so much more, and open up their heart New lessons are there to learn, no matter how long you are here Giving of your time and soul becomes to you so dear So, Techniques make a difference, right or wrong, And skill plays a part like the words in a song Even motivation helps to carry us along Keep moving, keep checking and practicing, or its gone What becomes of a student who gives up his dream? Only he can tell you, for he is no longer part of the team Now listen to what I say, and go to class Do what the master teaches and you will pass Taekwondo is what you make it! Monica Stewart |
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Knowledge is the key to set your mind free Wisdom and patience are what you will find Appreciation of life and all mankind No hate, no jealousy, no doubt within Justice for all is where we begin Acquire and attain to help love grow No self defeat, no fear is the way to go Growing much stronger and wiser everyday Needing to thank the one who has shown us our way In my heart Taekwondo will always dwell Master Pang, you have served us very well Sonya Stowe |
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Patience is a virtue Affirm what you believe Noble we should strive to be Give from your heart Self-defense Understand your purpose in life See others for who they really are Togetherness is what builds a strong foundation Advocate peace Endure difficult times Know what you stand for. Then stand Wait before judging others Observe the tenets of Taekwondo from your heart Nice is not a bad word Dare to be a better person One is all it takes to make a difference Accept others for who they are Care for others as who they are, not what they can do for you Adjust to change Defeat prejudice Encourage others to do well Make peace and unity a priority in your life Yes to Taekwondo Cynthia Wall |
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Paths of three merge singularly Aligning my body, mind, and spirit into a perfect trinity Now I shall walk in the footprints of the ones that precede me Gaining knowledge from their trials Strength through their successes Trusting in their teachings and all the power it possesses Anger and fear, from these I depart Embracing peace and bravery into the halls of my heart Keeping with tradition, to this I'll hold true Winning; the only option in everything I do Open shall be my mind to all my master's wisdom Never shall I turn from his words or use my own to twist them Dedication is my mantra, my attitude, my creed Overturning this new leaf, from life's chains I'm now freed Tyler Jordan |
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Pang's TKD is the best!!!
Always puts me to the test
Not like all the rest
Going to class is the best
Speed running down the mat
The best thing is I won't be fat
Amazing reflexes like a cat
Everyone helps each other
Kicking and sparring with my brother
Won't you come to class and see?
Observe what Taekwondo has done for me
New students learn quick
Do the punches and the kicks
Oh how I love Taekwondo!!!
Logan Mantooth
Persevere over your opponent
Always have confidence in yourself
Never give up in a battle
Give your best
Stay proud of Taekwondo
Taking responsibility for what you do
Always have balance and speed
Earn your belts from the shim-sa
Ki-hop loudly
We wear our dobok
Overcome your fear
Never disrespect your master
Do not ever quit
Overcome all obstacles
Brittany Costner
Practice, practice, practice...is what the "P" is for
A - is for Attendance points that help increase your score
N - is for "Net", Korean number "4"
G - is for Giving respect by bowing at the door
S - stands for "Spirit"...the indomitable kind
T - is for Testing to improve both your body and your mind
A - is for Always doing your best no matter what the task
E - is for Education and recalling what is asked
K - is for Kicks to the front, back and side
W - is for Winners who always say "I'll try"
O - is for Open House events where you can invite your friends
N - is for Never giving up and Never giving in
D - is for Dojang, the place in which we train
O - is for Outstanding leadership shown by Master Pang
The Hill Family - Jeff, Laura, Collin, & Caleb
Perfection is the ultimate goal
And practice is the key
Never say "I can't"
Goals set can be goals achieved
Strive to be better
Try to do more
And always remember
Everyone's help is yours
Kicking and punching is only the beginning
Working hard, learning all you can
Only proper training and practice will work
Dedication to the art
Open up your mind and your heart
Randy Howard
Pang's Taekwondo Academy is so dear
Anger has no place here
Neither does a bad attitude
Greeting Master with all my gratitude
Strong and powerful is the trick
Targets snap with each kick
All together we practice form
Everyone is getting warm
Kicking higher left then right
We won't ever start a fight
Our goal is strength, power, and speed
Not selfishness, anger, or greed
Do your best in every way
Observe the tenets everyday
Melissa Mantooth
My family has been with Pang's Taekwondo for more than 9 years. I started my oldest son, Cody, when he was 7 years old; he is now 16 and holds the rank of 2nd degree black belt and Jr. assistant instructor. I have watched him grow and learn under the constant observation and teaching of Master H.S. Pang. I have encouraged Cody in his Taekwondo studies over the years, realizing how important it can be to his life, in everything he attempts. The confidence, discipline, and tenacity he has learned from Master Pang has helped in ways I could never have imagined.
My youngest son Dylan started Taekwondo at the age of 10 (he is currently a high yellow belt). I started Dylan at a later age than Cody, primarily due to maturity and also I was concerned with the fact that Dylan would have to follow in Cody's shadow. It was some time before I realized that Pang's Taekwondo was also the best place for my son Dylan to learn Taekwondo, as well as the discipline that goes along with it. I feel sure that he will reap the benefits of training and knowledge learned from Master Pang's teachings.
I have learned a great deal about Taekwondo through my children attending Master Pang's Academy. I have a great amount of respect for Master Pang and his abilities to teach my children the things I cannot.
I think every father / parent wishes that their children grow to be better people than they are. I feel that both of my kids are already better people than I will ever be. It is a direct effect of their family values; religious upbringing and discipline that they learn through martial arts that make them better suited to handle anything that life may throw at them.
Thank you not only for the opportunities you, Master Pang have presented my children with, but also for the opportunities you have presented my family with to grow through the Taekwondo lifestyle. I will always be grateful for what you have taught my sons and my family.
Bobby Bishop
CONFIDENCE
I USED TO BE AFRAID TO TRY
A ROOM OF PEOPLE MADE ME CRY
I WAS SO AFRAID THAT I’D DO WRONG
I DIDN’T WANT TO PLAY ALONG.
THEN I STARTED TAEKWONDO
AND AT FIRST I WAS AFRAID TO GO
I DIDN’T THINK THAT I’D FIT IN
I DIDN’T THINK THAT I’D MAKE FRIENDS.
THE FIRST FEW TIMES WERE KIND OF ROUGH
LEARNING TO BE FAIR BUT TOUGH
ALL THE THINGS I HAD TO KNOW
TO HELP ME LEARN, TO HELP ME GROW.
TAEKWONDO HAS TAUGHT CONFIDENCE
AND LOOKING BACK, IT JUST MAKES SENSE
WITH MASTER PANG TO GUIDE ME RIGHT
I’LL HAVE A BETTER CHANCE IN LIFE.
THANK YOU MASTER PANG,
THE THOUGHTS OF TESSA COOPER AS RELATED
BY MAW MAW.
Tessa Cooper
WHAT TAEKWONDO MEANS TO ME
I AM JUST A LITTLE KID
BUT SOMEDAY SOON WHEN I GET BIG
MY LIFE WILL HAVE A BETTER FLOW
BECAUSE I PRACTICE TAEKWONDO!!!
I COULD BE A BALLET STAR
RIDE A HORSE OR DRIVE NASCAR
INSTEAD I PRACTICE SELF-CONTROL
RESPECT FOR OTHERS, FROM MY SOUL
SOMETIMES IT’S HAD TO UNDERSTAND
WHEN TO KICK AND WHERE TO STAND
DO I GO LEFT – OR IS IT RIGHT?
DO I BOW NOW? IS MY BELT TIED RIGHT?
SO MANY THINGS THAT I MUST KNOW
TO EARN DEGREES IN TAEKWONDO
I THINK THAT I WILL LEARN IT FASTER
BECAUSE I HAVE THE WISEST MASTER.
THANK YOU MASTER PANG
THOUGHTS OF TAEKWONDO FROM 5 YEAR OLD
ALEXIS KARR AS EXPRESSED TO MAW MAW.
Alexis Karr
Patience is what you get
As you work hard and make your body sweat
Nothing could be as great
Getting more as you wait
Something you could never forget
Until the greatest day
Some might say the best
Taking your black belt test
As you stand there waiting in line
Everything comes together and makes you shine
Knowing as much as you can
Wearing your uniform and your headband
On your line the question comes to you
Nothing else you can do
Doing all you can
Only to understand
A single question is asked
Can you compete your task
As you wait
Don’t think it is too late
Eventually you answer the question
Mother watched you as you knelt
You finally got your Black Belt
Makayla Wykle
Just one year ago I was looking inside (over top of all the impressive trophies) watching my seven year old son learn Taekwondo. I was thinking wow, looks like fun. I had just met Master Pang and knew little about him. After watching a few classes, I saw something. What? Leadership. He had all the students’ attention. They were so eager to learn. As the class went on, I watched his patience with each student as they went over the steps, watching to see their improvement. I saw a firm hand and gentle heart.
Myself being an adult, it was easy to see he gets attached to his students.
I knew I had chosen the best man / master to teach our son martial arts.
Then I had this crazy idea. Why don’t I join? Well I did. By the way, did I mention I’m 52 years old? Well, one year later I’m in good health, I can jump rope, touch my toes, I’ve lost 22 pounds and have kept it off. Plus, learned a little Taekwondo-a little self-defense, a little Korean language and made a lot of new friends, and met a man with a great passion to pass on the knowledge his master gave to him, A peaceful way of life. I must say “thank you” to Master Pang, for it is an honor to be his student now and hope we share many more hours together, learning from each other.
John Lucas
June 2009
My family enrolled in Pang’s Taekwondo Academy this year in February. We originally signed up for a trial session to get my 10 year old daughter interested in some type of self defense. When we first went in she was terrified but once inside everyone was so nice and helpful we knew this was the place that she needed to be. Master Pang, the staff, and other students are so wonderful and helpful you can’t help but want to be a part of this family. Master Pang not only teaches self-defense but a better lifestyle. He puts great emphasis also on integrity, honor, respect, and fitness.
His teachings are traditional so you get the whole package for well rounded knowledge. With society in general always looking for the easy way to do things it is nice to know we are being taught the right way. This has become one of the best family activities that we have participated in and look forward to many years with Pangs Taekwondo Academy.
Jennifer Grant
July 2009
When I signed up for classes at Pang’s Taekwondo Academy, I did so to improve my fitness and flexibility, and learn self-defense. I have since learned that Taekwondo is so much more. From the tenets (courtesy, integrity, self-control, perseverance, and indomitable spirit), to the ten articles of student commitment, the student oath and creed, a student of Taekwondo is a student of life, a life worth living.
Master Pang teaches the traditional Korean martial art of Taekwondo. We learn to control our minds as well as our bodies. While we learn punches and kicks, forms and sparring, we learn leadership, friendship, and how to better sons, daughters, husbands, wives, brothers, and sisters. We are all better equipped to handle life’s ups and downs, stand erect and look people in the eye. We are warriors of wisdom!
December 2009
It has been 10 years since my daughter Makayla started Taekwondo with Master Pang. I can truly say it has been an honor to watch her grow from 3 years old to now a young lady that has earned her 3rd Dan Black Belt and 2,000 attendance points. Makayla has always found a way of life with Taekwondo and Master Pang, as he has trained her well in each phase of the art. She could never have succeeded this far, this soon, anywhere else. We are honored to have Master Pang as her Taekwondo father. The knowledge he has given to her, we will always cherish with a passion that is unforgetable. There is so much of him that he gives to his students as a peaceful way of life. We always knew we had the very best Master for our daughter. A big thank you goes to Master Pang for teaching Makayla as well as me, for many years.
Elizabeth Patel
Practicing hard everyday
Traditional training is our way
Knowledge through trial is what we gain
Doubt is gone, only confidence remains
April Bone
Knowledge passed on to his students so we can
Win at daily life, overcome stress from work
Achieve peace, harmony, and health as we train our bodies we will set
No limits. Obstacles will be overcome. The sweat and pain will become
Joy we will feel as we see improvement. Days turn to weeks and weeks to months
Another challenge comes our way
N "nim" (Master) is proud, his years of dedication will change a child's life. His legacy will
Grow strong. Children will become strong, loving adults. They will say Taekwondo changed their lives and will have the confidence to
Never delay things to do. The winner says
I "it may be difficult but it is possible"
Master has accomplished his goals
John Lucas
Perseverance I will keep
As I hardly find time to sleep
Nothing is better than what I do
God put me here so that I can learn too
Something that I will never regret
Taekwondo is something that I will never forget
And my Master is always there to help me
Encouraging he will always be
Keeping me focused and always on track
Wow, this is something on which I will never turn back
Others help me to succeed
Negative things will never be in the life I lead
Don't you know?
Of anything, nothing compares to my life at Pang's Taekwondo!
Makayla Wykle
February 2010
Everything about Tae Kwon Do is a journey; a journey of the mind, body, and spirit. If the desire is there, then the journey will not seem daunting. I decided to embark on this journey with my six year old son. He looked forward to the journey; I was extremely nervous and hesitant.
On day one, those fears and worries were eased. Master Pang, the instructors, and students made us feel welcome and quickly put us at ease. The instructors were patient and helpful in teaching us the forms and other techniques. We never felt as if we were holding back the class or slowing the pace down. They truly wanted us to succeed on our journey, and did everything in their power to make sure we did not fail. I was impressed with the patience and concern shown by the instructors and other students took while working with us. I certainly could see it make a difference for my son, who showed no hesitation or fear during the instruction. He truly felt at home.
That is what Pang’s Tae Kwon Do is at its heart; a home. The people there are not just students or instructors, they are family. They have a stake in your success; they desire t see you thrive in Tae Kwon Do. They relish in your accomplishments are the first one to help should you fall short.
Master Pang has a great passion to teach, mentor, and lead. All of this comes through in his instruction. He instills motivation and desire in his students, from child to adult. They all want to succeed and improve as a sign of respect for his patience and instructions.
This is a journey I am glad to have started. It has been a great sense of pride to me to work towards a goal alongside my son, to learn and grow under Master Pang, and to become a member of such a wonderful Tae Kwon Do family.
Matt McNabb
August 2010
Master Pang,
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge in the traditional art of Taekwondo. Though I have not always been the perfect student, I have attempted to live up to the ideals that you carefully instill in each of your students. I feel that I have gained many benefits from my four years of learning from you. I feel much safer knowing that I am able to defend myself. Also, I am a much more confident person than when I started class. Taking Taekwondo has made me more physically active; last year I started in swimming and cross country.
One of the characteristics that you have helped develop in me is responsibility. It has made me a better student both in Taekwondo and in school. Your dedication to Taekwondo has ignited my own zeal towards learning that will stick with me for the rest of my life.
I will always remember my journey that I took to get my Black Belt. The people and experiences that have made me a better person will always live on with me.
Thank You Sir,
Jordan Bishop, 1st Dan Black Belt, 15 years old
January 2011
I have been interestedin Taekwondo for many years. On my 55th birthday, I decided it was time "to take the first step". I stopped by the academy and talked with Master Pang. That was the first step on a road that I hope to travel for many years. I have learned that the physical benefits are only a part of what I have to gain. The self-discipline, respect, integrity, loyalty, and perseverance taught by Master Pang are the traits that I want to be guiding forces in my life. The mental and physical challenges are avenues by which I hope to achieve a healthy body, spirit, and mind. I now realize that this discipline is for all ages. With the help and patience of Master Pang, I know that I can excel in the discipline of Taekwondo.
Robbie Pendleton
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