Oom Yung Doe

I started training after having two kids. I felt old and worn out. I can't say I would have started had it not been for recommendations, but I am so glad I did. I feel 10 years younger and I am still improving. It is very challenging, but also a lot of fun. I never thought I would like practicing with weapons, but they are the most fun. The instructors care so much for all the students, it is very specific for everyone's individual needs. I see there are some negative reviews, but I think everybody should try it out themselves.

Yes, they claim to teach 8 martial art styles, but this is false advertising. The truth is, they have bits and pieces of some of those styles, that were copied from other masters. The leader, "Grandmaster" Kim, does not have the knowledge in those styles that he claims. I know this because I was an instructor in their organization for many years, and I have trained and learned from many people outside of OYD in most of those styles that OYD advertises. Someone who posted a review here said that they did not understand the true depth of the martial arts until he/she trained in OYD, after 7 years of Karate. Well, even though OYD has very little knowledge, there are many out there who have even less, and that is most likely where the person trained.

Another person's post - about "reversing and curing" ailments such as Parkinson's, diabetes and fibromyalgia...that is TOTALLY FALSE! Yes...many kinds of exercise will help your body deal with ailments better, but there is ABSOLUTELY NO EVIDENCE that OYD has ever "reversed or cured" those specific diseases. Injuries? Yes...

The other thing - they charge way too much money for what they claim to teach. But they often tell you anything to get more money out of you, by attending more seminars and learning more "higher-level" movements. Many of us that left are learning from people with much higher skill, that charge only a fraction of what OYD charges, and can verify their knowledge through a credible lineage. OYD cannot do this - they cannot admit or prove where they "learned" their knowledge, and their training on the whole is actually very deficient of correct martial principles.

- IMAlover

I have been practicing in Oom Yung Doe for a couple of years and during that time I have seen it benefit the lives of many different indivduals with all types of needs and conditions. I studied karate for 7 years before, but had never seen the true depth of martial arts until I experienced Oom Yung Doe.

Before I became a student I had several surgeries to remove a painful and chronic cyst from a sensitive area of my body. After amassing $20,000-$30,000 of medical bills, the doctors had told me that it was something that I was probably going to have to deal with for most of my life. How do you think that made me feel? When I walked into the school, the instructor told me that through practice I could heal this issue and would not have to live with it. I have not needed to see a doctor since.

Others can tell you the way things are, but I have found the only way to truly know is to experience for yourself. Make your own decision.

Pros: No limit to benefits that can be gained.

Cons: Must overcome laziness and doubt.

I trained at this martial arts studio and would not recommend it to others. Very costly and deceptive. Movements are fun. But please check out their history first so you don't feel burned. Do not sign up for any extras. There is no benefit to paying $600 for a 2 hour seminar in addition or signing up for their $4800 Master Internship Training. Set a pattern of "no". Don't let them feel you will be an easy source of additional monies. Keep your family, your minister, your lawyer, your doctor in the loop of what is going on and especially how much you are paying this organization. You may need a very solid anchor or someone you trust to wake you up if you get in too deep. Learn from the experiences of others and check out the web not only for Oom Yung Doe but their previous name Chung Moo Doe - the same people are involved. At first it will be a very good time - maybe that is the trick - drop out early and practice the basic forms. Check out the Spectator, Seattle University's student newspaper they had some complaints about this business and yes, do put cult after their name on the internet and you will find the good stuff not just the business's own testimonials. Also be prepared to help with janitorial work.

Pros: martial arts training is fun

Cons: you will have to check the internet for yourselves.

I have been training in Oom Yung Doe now for almost two years and everyone around me can see a major change in me, physicaly and mentaly. I wouldnt train in no other style because I personaly perfer a style that has no end to how much you can learn and grow. I got my mom started as a xmas gift because she could barely move and was always in pain. She really acted like my grandma who is 20 years older.. She has been training for 7 months now and she can already do stuff she couldnt do 30 years ago. I recommend this school to anyone that truely wants to improve there life.

Pros: you learn the your personal limits

Cons: time consumption. but I really dont see a problem with it