Local martial arts academy challenges its students

Courtesy of Lynda AndersonKyuki-Do Martial Arts of Huntley, its students, and families had a ROCK'n good day! Front row, from left, Gilly Whaley, Kylie Lucas, Peyton Barr, Kyle Paler, Belle Seipler, Logan Smith, Donny Pigoni, Matthew Diez, Ethan Brooks, Leyla Arroyo; second row, Christine Bjorkquist, Kellian Whaley, Guido Pigoni, Wade Anderson, Grayson Whaley, Gabby Whaley, Jenny Lundquist; third row, Terrell Wilson, Sarah Bryant, Bella Kay, Corrynn Anderson, Jared Dost, Garrett Anderson, Amanda Brooks, Aubrey Oberlander, Laurie Wilson; fourth row, Brianne Demes, Kristen Whaley, Mercy Dost, Marina Cuellar, Tina Brooks, Ben Malcher; fifth row, David Lundquist, Zane Seipler, Michael Lucas, James Pigoni, Dawn Pigoni. Not pictured: Andrea Lucas, Jett Martin, Beau Seipler, Lynda Anderson, Brian Anderson, Rick Bjorkquist.

Posted May 06, 2014 11:00 pm

Rick Bjorkquist

On Sunday, May 4, the American Kyuki-Do Federation (A.K.F.), headquartered out of Elgin, hosted its annual Spring Tournament of Champions at the Huntley Park District.

Local A.K.F. affiliate Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Huntley, with 36 of its students, and their families and friends, attended this daylong, yet fun-fuelled event.

"The art of kyuki-do, while largely unknown, was formed in 1979 when Grand Master Ok Hyung Kim saw the benefits of blending several styles of martial arts together. By blending the core martial arts of tae kwon do, judo and hapkido, the newly created art of kyuki-do allows its practitioners families to train together in each class while all are achieving individual successes," says Rick Bjorkquist, who is co-owner of Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Huntley since January 2010.

"While there are always the immediate benefits of health, physical fitness, and self-defense," Rick says. "The art of kyuki-do, and its tournaments, do not focus on defeating others; instead, it focuses on overcoming one's fears and perceived limitations."

Now who wouldn't want their families to achieve those traits which tend to hold us back in school, work, and in life?

More information on the art of Kyuki-Do, call (847) 669-6030 or visit the website: www.MartialArtsHuntley.com.

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