2The Daily Tar HeelTuesday, January 15, 1991
Tae Kwon Do expert teaches philosophy, discipline to master the art
By MARY MOORE PARHAM
Stafl Writer
Few people are up with the sunrise.
Eyen fewer are kicking and punching at
Fpstzer Gym by 6:20 a.m. For the
'members of the Carolina Martial Arts
Club, however, early morning workouts
hilye become part of their schedules and
trteir lives.
t-Underthe instruction of Master Choi,
'a jifth degree black belt, students and
lafjta adults learn the philosophy as well
a$jthe techniques which comprise the
iriartial art Tae Kwon Do.
As the nephew of a legendary martial
iartist, Choi hoped to follow in his uncle's
'footsteps but was urged by his father to
pursue a career in physics. After serv
ing in the Korean army, Choi has
combined the two, receiving his Ph.D in
physics in 1987 while also practicing
and instructing Tae Kwon Do at UNC.
He started the Carolina Martial Arts
Club about ten years ago when he saw
many clubs teaching fighting without
mental discipline.
"Before I studied with Master Choi,
my body was doing the techniques, but
my head wasn't," said senior Kai-Wei
Chung, a club member. "Master Choi
focuses on the philosophy of learning
the humbleness, patience, perseverance
and spirit that make up Tae Kwon Do."
Known as the Korean national form
of karate, Tae Kwon Do is noted for its
dramatic kicks and extensive use of the
feet. Because karate and kung fu are
practiced in warmer climates that have
rice paddies and wetlands, students in
these arts must accentuate upper body
movements to compensate for unstable
footing. Tae Kwon Do is most prevalent
in the dryer northern parts of Korea
where the ground is firmer and thus
more conducive to use of the feet.
Levels of Tae Kwon Do range from
the white belt, given to students to hold
together their uniforms, to varying de
grees of black belt. Tests for the black
belt are administered by Master Choi
and last four hours.
"During the black belt test there is no
sitting down or waiting for others to
complete a series of kicks and punches.
That in itself is a revelation," said Steve
Hutson, a consultant with North Caro
lina Memorial Hospital and seventh year
Jtose starts stint as teacher's Statues
assistant in hometown gym
student of Master Choi.
Even though many of Choi's students
have received the black belt, their study
of the martial arts is not complete. "At
each level, you realize how much more
there is to learn," said Carla Ball, a
hospital worker in clinical neural physi
ology. "Now that I've gotten my black belt
I feel I finally have the skills to start
building things with them. It's almost
like having the bricks to put together a
house," Ball said.
Ultimately, a black belt wants to work
hard enough so that the black paint is
worn off and the belt becomes white
again. For junior Mary Catherine
Capizzi, it was this cyclical aspect of
the martial arts that helped her get a
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From Associated Press reports
; .. CINCINNATI Pete Rose reported
fpr duty at a school near his inner-city
roots Monday to begin court-ordered
community service as a gym teacher's
assistant.
' -The former Cincinnati Reds manager
began his 1,000 hours of community
service by helping students at Heberle
Elementary School in gymnastics ex
ercises. Baseball's career hit leader also
talked to one class about baseball.
"How to hit a ball and throw," said
Tyrone Satterwhite, 8, a second grader,
as he left the school with his mother,
Angela Satterwhite. "He was nice."
Virgil Amison, 10, a third grader,
said Rose helped youngsters do flips on
the rings.
Another third grader, Lawanda Bra
dley, 8, said Rose appeared to enjoy
himself with her class.
"He said it was fun to be here," she
said.
this University committed the vandal
ism." Bill Hildebolt, student body presi
dent, said Hardin's decision to relocate
the statues was the only solution to a
problem that many people were trying
to resolve to everyone's satisfaction.
"I feel great about the decision," he
said. "But it seems like such a small
thing for all the effort. It was the most
frustrating issue."
Administrators and students ex-
March
pressed anger and disappointment about
the vandalism to the statue, Hildebolt
said.
"If people walk away with the idea
that vandalism works, that bashing the
basketball off the statue will get them
moved, in a lot of ways we will have
lost," he said. "This is not the reason
why they were moved. People opposed
(to the relocation) are not being sensi
tive to the feeling that a lot of students
have."
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black belt.
"Part of the nature of the martial arts
is that you're constantly learning and
improving on any level. Although I've
gotten my first degree black belt, status
wise I'm just a beginner," she said.
In addition to the physical condi
tioning associated with the martial arts,
each student also grows mentally. Tae
Kwon Do gave me a better insight into
self-discipline and taught me respect
for and humility toward other people,"
Ball said. "These things aren't only a
part of the martial arts, but carry over
into other aspects of life as well."
Hutson gained a new respect for
fellow students who were also testing
for the black belt. "You reach a point
where you're pushing yourself con
stantly and planning the day for your
next workout. It really takes some de
termination and you really respect those
around you who got through," he said.
Other students found that the martial
arts provided a constant in their lives.
'Tae Kwon Do gives you a stability that
a lot of people, especially in college,
look for," Capizzi said. "It's something
you'll always have with you."
Although able to defend themselves,
many students of Tae Kwon Do have
never had to use their techniques. Instead
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; The Jan. 1 1 Daily Tar Heel article,
j'Charles Kuralt speaks on life as a
journalist," should have stated that
Kuralt attended UNC for three-and-a-half
years and that he did not graduate in
1955.
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Creech urged Durham and Chapel
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Sports on W
Tuesday, January 15
7:30 p.m. College Basketball:
Oklahoma at Missouri; ESPN
8 p.m. NBA Basketball: Orlando at
Miami; TNT
9 p.m. Boxing: Brett Lally vs. Art
Serwano; USA
9:30 p.m. College Basketball: LSU at
Alabama; ESPN
10:30 p.m. NBA Basketball: Charlotte
at Los Angeles Lakers; 22
Team Record Pts Pvs
1. UNLV(64) 11-0 1,600 1
2. Arkansas 15-1 1,520 2
3. Indiana 14-1 1,425 3
4. Ohio St 14-0 1,412 4
5. N.Carolina 13-1 1,370 5
6. Arizona 13-2 1,276 6
7. UCLA 13-2 1,057 7
8. Syracuse 14-2 1,010 8
9. Kentucky 12-2 997 - 11
10. St. John's 11-2 971 10
11. Oklahoma 13-2 924 12
12. Duke 12-3 882 14
13. Connecticut 12-2 821 9
14. Virginia 10-3 753 13
15. ETSU 12-1 675 16
16. Pittsburgh 14-3 663 17
17. Nebraska 16-1 635 18
18. S. Miss. 8-1 559 19
19. Georgetown 10-3 542 15
20. LSU 10-3 448 20
21. N. Mexico SL 11-1 340 23
22. South Carolina 12-3 255 21
23. Utah 15-1 174
24. Iowa 13-3 119 22
25. Seton Hall 10-3 55
Others receiving votes: Michigan State 53,
New Orleans 43, Wyoming 27, Mississippi
State 23, South Florida 21 , Kansas 20. North
Carolina State 17, Temple 1 5, Georgia Tech
14, Princeton 13, Illinois 12, Washington 9.
of the violence depicted in many mar
tial arts movies, individuals are taught
to walk away from a fight. "You are a lot
more confident knowing you could
defend yourself, but it is the better man
than can walk away from a fight," Chung
said.
Most of Master Choi's students
agreed that though many of the kung fu
and karate films do show legitimate
moves, the philosophy is not always
accurately represented. During club
workouts, actual physical contact, or
sparring, is done but not without physical
control and not to harm an opponent.
In addition to a non-violent approach
to self-defense, Capizzi also stressed
that Tae Kwon Do is not reserved for
any particular gender or size. "I think
body structure allows only so much, but
I've never considered being female a
hindrance," she said. "Master Choi
doesn't expect me to break five boards
like a guy would, but no one is there to
prove anything except to themselves."
Interested students of any ability
should attend an introductory meeting
of the Carolina Martial Arts Club on
Thursday, January 17 or Thursday,
January 24 at 7p.m. in the Frank Porter
Graham lounge on the second floor of
the Student Union.
D7H Top 25
Team Record Pts
1. UNLV(12) 11-0 . 300
2. Arkansas 15-1 284
3. UNC 13-1 265
4. Arizona 13-2 247
5. Ohio St. 14-0 241
6. Indiana 14-1 239
7. UCLA 13-2 213
8. Kentucky 12-2 195
9. Syracuse 14-2 190
10. Virginia 10-3 170
11. Connecticut 12-2 167
12. Duke 12-3 166
13. Oklahoma 13-2 160
14. St. John's 11-2 153
15. Pittsburgh 14-3 112
16. ETSU 12-1 111
17. LSU 10-3 106
18. Georgetown 10-3 102
19. Nebraska 16-1 101
20. S. Mississippi 8-1 63
21. S.Carolina 12-3 57
22. New Mexico St. 11-1 48
23. Seton Hall 10-3 22
24. Mich. St. 10-4 21
25. Iowa 13-3 10
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Others receiving votes: Pete Chilcutt 7, New
Orleans 7, UTEP 6. Rodney Monroe 4, UVa.
women 4, Utah 4, N .C. State 2 Georgia Tech
2, Wake Forest 1, Erik Rogers 1 . U.S. Desert
Shield 1, The Chopper 1.
TUESDAY:-,.- - j.: "
7:45 a.m. University Career Planning and
Placement Service resume drop for employer re
cruiting on campus for Feb. 4-8 will continue until 3
p.m. in 21 1 Hanes.
2 p.m. UCPPS will conduct an Interviewing Skills
Workshop in 306 Hanes.
3:30 p.m. "Selective Education in northern
Nigeria: Issues and Implications for Women," a
lecture by Renee Ilene Pittin of the Institute for Social
Studies, the Hague, will be presented in the assembly
room of Wilson Library.
4 p.m. An open forum on the impending war
will be held in 205-206 Union until 5:30 pan.
5 p.m. The UNC Juggling Club will meet in the
Carmichael Residence Hall Ball Room. Everyone is
welcome.
6 p.m. Auditions for"Broad way Melodies 199 1",
a musical showcase, will be held until 9 p.m. Interested
singeractors should sign up for an audition time at the
Union Desk.
7 p.m. The Carolina Racquetball Club will have
its first meeting of the semester in the lower level of
Fetzer Gym. All interest players are invited.
,8 p.m. Campus Scouts will meet in the Union
South Gallery meeting room.
., ITEMS OF INTEREST
R.A. Applicants, don't forget the Candidate
Orientation tonight in the Great Hall at 7 p.m.
The UNC Go Club Spring Event will take place
tonight at 8 p.m. in 208 Union. It will continue every
other Tuesday night from 7:30-1 1 p.m. in 220 Union.
The game is open to players of all levels and it is free.
Both players and spectators are welcome to attend.
The Black Student Movement Gospel Choir
auditions will be held at 8:30 p.m. today only. All
interested persons please attend.
The UNC Chess Club meets every Tuesday
evening at 7 p.m. on the second floor of the Student
Union.
The N.C Fellows Program will be holding its
Open Houses forall interested freshmen applicants on
Jan. 1 6-17 from 4-6 p.m. in 224 Union. All freshmen
are welcome.
The Student Government Tutoring Program
offers free tutoring in ECON 10, STAT 1 1 and 23.
Math 22. 30 and 31. Spanish 1-4 and French 1-4.
Come to third floor Greenlaw every Tuesday night
from 7:30-9:30 p.m. .
The University Counseling Center is seeking new
members to join its Dissertation Support Group. The
group is designed for graduate students who are
currently working on their doctoral dissertations and
who seek emotional support and some advice on how
to successfully complete their research. Call 962
2175 for further information.
"BROTHERS" discussion group for and about
African-American male students is currently seeking
new members. The group offers social support, cul
tural affirmation, and educational programming on
topics of interest to black males. Call 962-2175 for
further information.
The Elections Board announces to all graduate
students in nursing: your Student Congress represen
tative has resigned. If interested in serving, call Mary
Jo Harris at 929-1 397 or stop by our office in Suite A
of the Union.
Course Offering: Dynamics of Effective Lead
ership, theory and skills development. Thursdays, 2
3:1 5 p.m., one credit, pf. Register through inslructor:
Cynthia Wolf Johnson. 966-4041 . 01 Steele.
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