Friday, August 15, 2014
Building the Old Dojo
Building the Old Dojo
Master Chang's old dojo was a product of hard work, patience and determination.
They had to build it by buying bags of cement to make concrete blocks. One bag made 60 blocks. The old dojo was very strong and lasted 40-50 years without any damage.
They had to build it by buying bags of cement to make concrete blocks. One bag made 60 blocks. The old dojo was very strong and lasted 40-50 years without any damage.
When the Korean war finished, it was a hungry time. Only 3 times that year, they had meat: his birthday, new years and thanksgiving. They got water from a well and carried it to their home.
1960s time - An American student bought him a hamburger for lunch and it kept him up that night with excitement.
At that time, the whole Korean country was poor.
Many students helped build blocks for the old dojo. They had good harmony with Master Chang. It took almost 3 years to build the old dojo. They built the walls. They had to wait to build the roof. Later they put in the windows. Then a rich man, his sponsor, helped him buy flooring.
Young people don't understand the patience and hard work it took to build things in that time. The older generation understands the hard times.
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