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Adam Lundgren

Adam is shown in the center of the photo wearing the black gi.

Adam

Adam Lundgren began his karate training in 1997 as a classmate of Sensei Ben Madsen, under then Sensei Butch Theil at the Blue Ridge Karate Club in Fairmont.  Adam stayed with the group during its transitions through different styles of karate including Matsumura Kenpo, Goju Ryu, and finally back to Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu Karate.  Adam has been a loyal student of both the Blue Ridge Karate Club and Chain of Lakes Karate Club under Senseis Butch Theil, Liz Grotte, and Ben Madsen throughout all of his years training.

Adam was promoted to the rank of Junior Shodan in the summer of 2003 while still under the age of 16.  In June of 2006, Adam was promoted to the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt), testing before Grandmaster Fusei Kise, at that year's annual training camp.  In August of 2010, Adam was promoted to Sandan (3rd degree black belt).

Following his promotion to the black belt ranks, Adam took on duties as an assistant instructor at the Chain of Lakes Karate Club, where he led the youth classes and assisted during adult classes.

Currently, Adam is attending the University of South Dakota on a full-time basis, where he is pursuing a degree in business.  He returns to train during the summers and when there are extended breaks in classes. 

 

Training Code       

of Master Hohan Sokon    

1.  Always act in a courteous manner.

2.  During your training, concentrate to the limit of your mental endurance.  Give your all mentally and physically as training without concentration prevents advancement.

3.  The physical, mental and spiritual training of the student should be combined as one.  The heart, mind and body should be in union at all times.

4.  Heed the advice of your teacher and of more advanced students of your school and other schools.  Listen to them and never forget their advice.

5.  Listening and watching are key points to advancement.

6.  In order to advance, one must strive to obtain the true spirit of the art.

7.  Training is on a continuous basis, and one learns a little at a time.  Do not take breaks in training as it will result in a step backwards.

8.  Always strive for advancement and when advanced, one must not brag or boast.

9.  Self-praise and over-confidence is a sickness that corrupts training.

10.  Refrain from over-eating, drinking and smoking, for these are bad habits that hinder the effectiveness of your training.

11.  Martial arts training has no limits.  Step by step, study by study, and one day in the future you will undoubtedly enter the Temple of Shaolin.

 

 


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