I have been attending the MPLS Hwa Rang Do Academy for almost a year. When I moved to Minneapolis I was looking for a dojang that incorperated all the aspects of martial arts; sparring(kick-punch fighting), grappling(ground fighting), weapons, and forms. I found this in Hwa Rang Do, but I also found something else. I found a sense of self-confidence I never had. Not only is it a martial art form, but it is also a family, a community. Everyone from the instructors to your fellow classmates provide support and you find yourself making lifetime friends. I have been pushed physically and mentally, and come out a better person because of it. There are always new challenges and things to learn, and I find Hwa Rang Do pushing me every step of the way.
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