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The BKCI Philosophy
Many of us come to a point in our lives when we question our direction and become negative in our attitudes. This is a time when we should take hold of ourselves and analyze what is of value in our experience. In rare cases, maybe a drastic change is needed, but in most situations it requires only a new view of what is around us, a revitalization of physical and mental outlook.
We at Bloomington Karate feel that we can offer you a new and different way to grow/add a new dimension to your thought that can be of use to you in your attitude toward your job and life in general.
The martial arts we practice are not a contest of breaking boards and karate chops, this is a generalized misconception. What it is, is a program of physical exercise designed to develop agility, balance and coordination to add to a person's feeling of well being. It is intermixed with an attempt to understand one's self and his/her relationship to the society he/she lives in, and with this understanding, to develop self-control, respect and confidence in order to cope intelligently with everyday problems.
The martial arts in general and Hapkido in particular, is a personal challenge of self-improvement. It is a means to rise up to a new plan of accomplishment that is satisfying to you and at your own pace. You set the goals, and your gains can be as slow or as rapid as you find justifiable.
Hapkido is built on the participation of everyone at all levels of age and ability and is for either sex. It is a common ground for respect for each other in the trying for improvement. As you grow, you are able to help others grow and develop a tolerance and understanding of each other.
Self respect is built on a series of positive gains that encompass your whole lifestyle. You are all that you have to work with. You must try. Indecision is a decision. It is sitting rather than starting. Starting is trying and that is itself an accomplishment - it is the cornerstone to continue to build on. Any "failure" along the way is a lesson in your learning process. The only failure is in quitting or worse, never starting!
A well functioning body houses a clear mind. Hapkido will help you feel better, calmer, and stronger in addition to learning an effective method of self-defense.
We at Bloomington Karate feel that we can offer you a new and different way to grow/add a new dimension to your thought that can be of use to you in your attitude toward your job and life in general.
The martial arts we practice are not a contest of breaking boards and karate chops, this is a generalized misconception. What it is, is a program of physical exercise designed to develop agility, balance and coordination to add to a person's feeling of well being. It is intermixed with an attempt to understand one's self and his/her relationship to the society he/she lives in, and with this understanding, to develop self-control, respect and confidence in order to cope intelligently with everyday problems.
The martial arts in general and Hapkido in particular, is a personal challenge of self-improvement. It is a means to rise up to a new plan of accomplishment that is satisfying to you and at your own pace. You set the goals, and your gains can be as slow or as rapid as you find justifiable.
Hapkido is built on the participation of everyone at all levels of age and ability and is for either sex. It is a common ground for respect for each other in the trying for improvement. As you grow, you are able to help others grow and develop a tolerance and understanding of each other.
Self respect is built on a series of positive gains that encompass your whole lifestyle. You are all that you have to work with. You must try. Indecision is a decision. It is sitting rather than starting. Starting is trying and that is itself an accomplishment - it is the cornerstone to continue to build on. Any "failure" along the way is a lesson in your learning process. The only failure is in quitting or worse, never starting!
A well functioning body houses a clear mind. Hapkido will help you feel better, calmer, and stronger in addition to learning an effective method of self-defense.
Hapkido / Taekwondo Classes
Hapkido, the art of coordinating internal power, was developed in Korea in the early 1920's by founder Yong Sool Choi. These defensive techniques were originally taught to the ruling family and the the royal court officials. By manipulating the small joints of the body along with applying pressure point manipulation, a smaller person can effectively defend against and control a much large and stronger opponent.
Taekwondo, the art of kicking and punching, is the national sport of Korea. This system teaches many kicks, punches and strikes and is the most popular from of martial art in the world. We teach the Song Moo Kwan traditional style.
Bloomington Karate Center effectively combines these two systems in its courses to provide a complete self defense and exercise program for any individual. Additionally, our students can earn world recognized ranking in both forms of martial arts.
The School's History
The Bloomington Karate Center was first opened in April 1974 by then 8th Degree Master Jun Sun Hyon. Master Hyon emigrated from Korea and opened the first Tae Kwon Do school in Minnesota in 1965. The Bloomington location was the fifth of six schools he opened before retiring in 1977.
Upon retirement, Master Hyon sold the Bloomington location to Grand Master Tim Mullin who had been running the location since 1975. Bloomington Karate has been teaching students continually since 1974. In 1998, C.B. Bunkholt, a 5th Degree, K.I.C.K. World Super Featherweight Kickboxing Champion and a student of Grand Master Mullin's, became the active head Instructor. He continued to run the school as the head instructor until 2008 when he began his pursut of practicing accupunture.
Today the school is run by a coordinated effort of Grandmaster Mullin and his Black Belts and is the oldest and largest martial art school in Bloomington.
The Bloomington Karate Center has been doing business in Bloomington since 1974, longer than any other martial arts school in Bloomington. All of our instructors are certified and accredited by The World Hapkido Federation and The USA Hapkido Central Association.
Upon retirement, Master Hyon sold the Bloomington location to Grand Master Tim Mullin who had been running the location since 1975. Bloomington Karate has been teaching students continually since 1974. In 1998, C.B. Bunkholt, a 5th Degree, K.I.C.K. World Super Featherweight Kickboxing Champion and a student of Grand Master Mullin's, became the active head Instructor. He continued to run the school as the head instructor until 2008 when he began his pursut of practicing accupunture.
Today the school is run by a coordinated effort of Grandmaster Mullin and his Black Belts and is the oldest and largest martial art school in Bloomington.
The Bloomington Karate Center has been doing business in Bloomington since 1974, longer than any other martial arts school in Bloomington. All of our instructors are certified and accredited by The World Hapkido Federation and The USA Hapkido Central Association.
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7TH DAN
1. David Saum 12/19 2. Clarence (CB) Bunkholt 12/22 6TH DAN 1. Peyton Russell 12/22 5TH DAN 1. Lisa Davis 12/21 4TH DAN
1. Robert Schroeder 12/87 2. Howard B. Rome 12/14 3. Ted Russell 12/16 4. Chris Samples 12/16 5. Seth Halvorson 12/16 6. Luan To 12/16 7. Mark Bettes 12/16 |
3RD DAN
1. K.C. Giwa 7/12 2. Ben Chung12/19 3. John Yang 12/22 |
2ND DAN
1. Brian Bryne 6/81 2. Mike Rowcliffe 6/81 3. Glen Legus 6/82 4. Dan Hawkinson 7/88 5. Tim Borowski 3/98 6. Richard Scott Legus 12/16 7. Mariah Tomanaha Legus 12/16 8. Alex Caffari 12/19 9. Noah Schumacher 10. Robert Hydukovich 12/21 11. David Erlandson 12/22 12. Patrick Campagna 12/22 |
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1ST DAN
1.. Robert Wright 12/80 2. Chuck Youngquist 7/81 3. Matt Heimstead 7/81 4. Chuck Vest 12/81 5. Tom Matlon 12/81 6. Dennis Luxem 12/81 7. Dave Meuller 7/82 8. Malcolm Johnson 7/82 9. Frank Pexa 12/82 10. Erik Dalgaard 12/82 11. Linda Mullin 12/84 |
12. Joel Ciagne 12/96 13. Debbie Bunkholt 7/97 14. Suzanne Anderson 7/03 15. Susan Shea 12/03 16 .Jeff Quade 7/06 17. Jennifer Weisman 7/08 18. Brett Kruhoeffer 7/08 19. Matt Franta 7/09 20. K.D. Sengstock 7/11 |
Kickboxing
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KICK International / WAKO
Bloomington Karate is the midwest headquarters for Kick International. KICK International is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the advancement of safety for competitors within the amateur combative sports, focused on martial arts.
KICK International serves as the National Governing Body in North America for the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), the exclusive world governing body approved by the Sport Accord, formatting and guiding the sport of kickboxing for future Olympic acceptance. |
Bloomington Karate has been training amateur and professional fighters for over 30 years. During that time we have trained and been home to several National and World Champions both at the professional and amateur level; including, World Super Featherweight Kickboxing Champion C.B. Bunkholt.
We continue to train fighters for competition, as a means of conditioning and staying in shape, and as an aspect of our over all martial arts training. Let us know what your interest is.
We continue to train fighters for competition, as a means of conditioning and staying in shape, and as an aspect of our over all martial arts training. Let us know what your interest is.
Law Enforcement
Bloomington Karate has been working with law enforcement agencies both in basic and advanced applications of Hapkido for many years. As an art of controlling power, Hapkido is well suited to complement law enforcement training. In addition, Bloomington Karate offers discounts to law enforcement officers. Please contact us for details.