| Shim Myung Do Shim Myung Do is a martial art that combines several Korean martial arts: Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do, Sip Pal Gue and Mediation. It was founded on September 23, 1998 by Master Rod Bohorquez in Miami, Florida, U.S.A. Rod Bohorquez was a student of the late Grand Master Pong Ki Kim 9th Dan, one of the highest Tae Kwon Do instructors in the world. Grand Master Kim was an original student of Grand Master Hwang Kee, the founder of Moo Duk Kwan (a precursor of Shim Myung Do). Shim Myung Do means the Art of Spiritual Light: Shim translates to spiritual or mental; Myung means light and Do is art. The purpose of Shim Myung Do is to educate the student to find himself spiritually, mentally and physically. Master Rod Bohorquez founded this school in order to separate out the sport aspect of Tae Kwon Do, which is now recognized as an Olympic event. Because of this official recognition of Tae Kwon Do, this martial art will be directed towards only children in the future. Master Rod's reason for developing Shim Myung Do was to let people know that this new style of martial art is for everyone, regardless or age or sex.
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The symbols and colors
used in the Shim Myung Do insignia have special significance.
The emblem represents man working mentally, physically and spiritually to become a better person, to find enlightenment; to find happiness in himself in order to give happiness to others. |
Shim Myung Do School Directory
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Headquarters and
Miami Florida School Rod's International Martial Arts 10365 Hammocks Blvd. Miami, FL 33196 (305) 383-5867 www.rodsmartialarts.com Homestead, Florida School 1541 SE 12th Avenue #10 Homestead, FL (786) 243-2285 www.rodsmartialarts.com
Rod's Shim Myung Do |
New York City
Rod's Shim Myung Do
3740 75st
Jackson Heights , N.Y.
11372
(Inside Dance Studio)
(347) 239-2380 or
(347) 754-1638
Mexico (Country
Headquarters) Costa
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Costa Rica Newest Member of Shim Myung Do
Welcome to Master Rodolfo Gutierrez and his students; the Costa Rica-based school joined the Shim Myung Do Organization in May of 2003. The new association was celebrated with a seminar given by Master Rod Bohorquez who flew in from Miami to co-host the event with Master Gutierrez. Topics covered in the seminar included basic blocking and kicking, explanation of forms, weapons, knife defense, Hap Ki Do and advanced one step sparring. Students received certificates of completion for their participation in the five-hour intensive course. Below are a few pictures from the event:
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Mexico Joins Shim Myung Do Organization
In the month of December, 2000, Master Rod had the privilege to travel to Puebla, Mexico to conduct a black belt test. Master Angel Iniques, owner of Colegio Poblano De Tae Kwon Do invited him to conduct the exam and to speak to him and other masters about Shim Myung Do. The first official meeting of Shim Myung Do in Mexico was held on Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at Master Ricardo Herrera's home. Pictured below (from left to right) are Master Adrian Mendieta, Master Rod Bohorquez, Master Angel Inigues and Master Ricardo Herrera.
The meeting was a big success concluding with the establishment of Shim Myung Do in Mexico. Master Inigues and Master Rod had the opportunity to visit and take pictures at several historic sites in Puebla.
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Below are a few of the best shots (note the erupting volcano on the left of Master Rod in the first picture below.)
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Join the Shim Myung Do Federation
Master Rod Bohorquez feels it is necessary to keep the traditional values of Shim Myung Do alive and so he corresponds with various instructors throughout the U.S.A. and other countries. The Federation is in no way a substitute for any other Tae Kwon Do Federation or organization. The International Shim Myung Do Federation ("S.M.F.") is not in competition with any other organization, but instead willing to work with them.
Objectives of the Shim Myung Do Federation
To education Masters and Instructors on the History and Philosophy of Shim Myung Do. To provide official Federation Sanctional Exams and Certifications. To develop strong profitable schools through good business practice. To offer better insurance coverage for schools and students. To guide black belts in becoming better Instructors and Masters.
Who Can Join the Shim Myung Do Federation?
Admission to the International Shim Myung Do Federation is open only to Black Belt school owners. Any Black Belt or lower will not be permitted to join unless the student is part of a member school or club.
The
International Shim Myung Do Federation Offers its Members:
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To join the International Shim Myung Do Federation, please click here and fill out the application.
Shim Myung Do In the News
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Taekwondo
World Journal September - 1999 Page 10 (New York) Master Paul Holley, President of Holley's International Martial Art, hosted the first Annual Picnic and Seminar on Shim Myung Do philosophy of spiritual, mental and physical development on 8 August in Alley Park, New York. Among the some 50 participants were the school's senior instructors and Master Rod Bohorquez, who was taught by the late Grandmaster Pong Ki Kim and founded the Shim Myung Do Federation. They enjoyed a morning of sports, recreation and barbecue complimented with an afternoon seminar. (reported by Esther Kim, chief of the World Taekwondo Journal New York office). |