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21 days passed so quickly and here we are at the end of the 1st Albanian 21 days TIMD workshop held from 15th of August till 05th of September 2005. We are very happy to be able to report the completion successfully of this workshop. We are so grateful to World Tong-Il Moo-Do Federation and especially to Dr. Seuk who was personally concerned about this WS. It was great support and great blessing to have Master Don Harbour here in our WS and two wonderful instructors for us.
This time we had participants also from such other schools of Martial Arts, as kick-box, tae-Kwan-do, and judo .The schedule was very special and very intensive. The most interesting aspect of this art for students was "The New Philosophy of Martial Arts". Through this lecture it was easier for them to understand the real meaning of Martial Arts and the motivation of TONG IL MOO DO. We had participants who, even though they were attending such training for the first time, could get through their limitations and advance in the techniques A few of them, mostly from others Martial Arts, had difficulties in the beginning to unite with schedule, training, and discipline but thanks to our instructors Natalia and Irina who in every moment were inspiring and working hard to raise them up, they were able to break through. Sometimes the students could not believe that they were receiving such hard and sharp training from instructors who were sisters. Some brothers, in their free time were trying to overcome their own habits and imitate their instructor's way of doing the techniques. They were a good example for them.
The students called themselves lucky also, to be trained in self defense by Master Don. His presence was not only as a great Master, but also as a loving parent, made it possible for the students to attend him in every detail. His word was taken as the inspiration for many of the participants to develop them in TONG IL MOO DO.
The varied movements and techniques, and their meanings, motivated the students of other Martial arts who already had their colored belts, to start with the white belt in Tong-Il Moo-do. They expressed their gratitude for being involved with the unified martial arts through Tong-Il Moo-do, and at the same time being educated in the new philosophy.
The participants were divided into four teams. The last day was the most exciting, as we had competitions between the teams performing Tong-Il Moo-do forms chosen by them. Each team showed their efforts in unity, creativity, and in performing the forms to a high level.
In individual competition more than half of participants took part. Each of them could express their spirit through performing the Forms
We can say that the participants now are very inspired and expressed the desire to spread TMD throughout Albania. In some cities they want to open TIMD classes.
We hope that this will be a good opportunity to witness the young people and guide them in the True Way and finally connect them to the Principle.
Anila Prethi
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