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Despite extremely cold weather in Moscow, the workshop was quite successful. Participants were 37 from Russia, Moldova, Uzbekh, Estonia, Belarus and Ukraine. Natalya Tsvik (Moscow Instructor 3rd degree black belt) was in the position of main instructor; Moscow TIMD instructors Alexey and Irina assisted her.
Natalya (who became champion of Form competition at Peace King Cup Japan) was strict with students and wouldn't give them any compromise. She was an unchanging example of good character, strong will and determination in bringing all the participants up in spirit and physical strength. Alexey led part of the trainings and gave lectures on TIMD bons. All of instructors were inspired and resurrected, because they could use their abilities investing themselves and at the end they see real results of their work. The most inspiring point was that the students could catch and inherit the spirit of TIMD and its educational power for their character and physical body. Many of them expressed desire to participate in such a workshop one more time. Such realizations were very important especially for those young members - future leaders - who before completely didn't understand the meaning and the purpose of TIMD, the power of it as a witnessing tool and a very effective means to change young people.
The participants are very young internally and not so strong physically. For many of them this workshop was a real challenge but they all went to the end and had wonderful realizations and experiences. The participants who came from other countries were very inspired and got determination to absolutely witness about TIMD and its effectiveness in achieving mind and body unity and in strengthening their character. Our hope is that they will be able to bring this spirit to their countries and start or revive TIMD activities in their local area.
The following is selected participants' reflections:
"I was very inspired by the spiritual level of the workshop. I've never received so much love and inspiration from sport training. The workshop was a wonderful opportunity to search for the internal meaning in the seemingly external things. I want to attend such a workshop one more time and may be in the future to become a TIMD instructor." Ilyina Yulea, 18 years old, 5 years of kyokushin karate practice
"Before the workshop I couldn't understand the meaning of TIMD, why we need it and couldn't find anything beautiful in it. But now I want to go though such a workshop one more time. Even through TIMD one can change. I want to witness TIMD to young people and bring them to TIMD."
Konykova Irina, 19 years old
"I was inspired by the instructors' example. They always expressed cheerful spirit, strong determination, heart, standard, attention, and unchanging attitude. I realized that true love will change the world. I also realized how important it is to educate people by his or her own example expressing parental heart. I didn't know before how important TIMD is. It helps both to unite mind and body and also people. I've never felt such a family like atmosphere among people from different countries."
Tatyana Monahova, 18 years old
"I will never forget these 14 days. It seemed to me that I was at the healing (medical) center "Cheong Pyong". It was amazing but somehow I would receive enough power, inspiration, support.
Batyrova Feruza, 22 years old
"Once I could overcome the fear of death. We practiced rolling with a jump. I thought I would definitely break my shoulder or ribs, but I jumped for God and was safe. I will miss the trainings and our instructors."
Anna Blohina, 19 years old
Irina Zablotskaya
TIMD instructor in Moscow
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Main Instructor Natalya Tsvik leads training
Participants received new belts