Do Won Mu Gong Kwan
道 圓
7622 S. Mission Hills Dr.
Franklin, WI 53132
Phone: 734-417-9227
Email: davidlkurtz@wi.rr.com

Instructor Kurtz, Grandmaster Gagne, Master Dorris

Master Barror, Instructor Kurtz, Grandmaster Gagne

Master Dorris and Instructor Kurtz

Students

Instructor Kurtz

Instructor Kurts and Ji Han Jae Do Ju Neem Hapkido

Instructor Kurtz,

I wanted to properly express my thanks and gratitude to you for teaching me Hapkido. I wish you to know how much I look forward to our nights of training.  I've mentioned my training in my youth, and every night after our sessions, I'm exhilarated, tired, and various levels of sore. I look at my hand today and see a bruise. The first of many I'm sure. I look forward to more.

Thank you for teaching me the wav of the sword as well. It is a childhood dream come to life. Even though it is just a wooden practice sword, the weapon I've received from you, along with its training, is as valuable as any possession I own.  

I see the training that I'm receiving from you not as a way to be a tough guy or to start fights that I can be sure to win, but as a way of engaging in the exercise that will compliment other changes I've made in my life to better it. Part of my philosophy of life is that the things I can't control should not trouble me. My body is one of the few things that I feel I should have complete control over, and Hapkido is one of the things that will help me achieve better control.

I know we had discussed payment, and an amount was agreed upon. I'm including here an amount a bit above that, but sadly below what you honor me with. Master Dorris' comment of "something paid for is something valued" resonates greatly, and I agree.

Thank you for your teachings, training, and friendship.

Kam saham ne da,

John Rogers