History of the Hwa- Rang Warriors Who were the Hwa-Rang Warriors? Also included were intense studies in the sciences, math, reading and writing. Sean H. Mr.
During the period between 1st century BC and 7th century AD, the Korean peninsula was divided into three Kingdoms; Silla, Koguryo and Baek Je. Silla, the smallest of these kingdoms, was constantly under invasion and harassment by its two more powerful northern and western neighbors. During the reign of Chin Heung, Twenty-fourth King of Silla, the young aristocrats and warrior class formed an elite
officers corps called the Hwa-Rang (or simply translated Flowering Youth). The Hwa-Rang trained themselves by practicing intense mental discipline in addition to the ordinary training in spear, bow, sword and hook. To balance these warriors, physical discipline was also stressed through various forms of hand and foot fighting. To harden their bodies, they climbed rugged mountains, swam the turbulent rivers in the coldest months, and drove themselves unmercifully to prepare for the task of defending their homeland. To guide themselves and give purpose to their knighthood, they incorporated a five-point code of conduct set forth by their country's greatest Buddhist monk and scholar, Won Kang.
: Be loyal to your nation.
: Be obedient to your parents.
: Be lovable to your spouse.
: Be honorable to your friends.
: Never retreat in battle. The Hwa-Rang became known in the peninsula for their courage and skill in battle, gaining respect from even their bitterest foes. The strength they derived from their respect to their code enabled them to attain feats of valor that became legendary. So this is why I have chosen to name my School after these Warrior-Scholars, in hope that our Flowering youth will also become Legendary.
* Sabumnim Sean H. Sutton
About Us :
Mr. Sutton was born on August 28,1974, in the Logan section of Philadelphia. He was a very active youth but lacked focus and direction. He would find his focus and direction before the start of his senior year at Jules E. Mastbaum high school. His focus was found when he started his training in TaeKwon-do on August 22,1992. After training for almost 4 years, Mr. Sutton received his first dan in TaeKwon-Do. A couple months after receiving his first dan in TaeKwon-Do, Mr. Sutton started teaching at the Ferko Recreation Center located in the Juniata section of Philadelphia. He continued his training and received his II dan in TaeKwon-Do on November 21,1999. Shortly after, Mr. Sutton was voted "Instructor of the Year 2000" by his fellow instructors and students . He decided to move his school on March 3, 2003 to the Nirvana Gym, now known as Juniata Fitness Center. Sutton stayed vigilant in his training and received his III dan in TaeKwon-do on August 03, 2003. Recently, He has decided to expand his knowledge in Martial arts and has come to a decision to train in Boxing and Jujitsu, alongside his constant training in TaeKwon-do.
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