Success Story - Growing Up in Martial Arts

It is always wonderful to check up on both active and former students to see what they are doing with their lives and how they have grown.  Many of our students contribute their successes to the teachings and experiences they had in our program.

Here is quick Q & A from one of our former Blackbelts.

Koguryo Martial Arts Black Belt Success Story

NAME:  Violeta “Vili” Marquez

AGE: 19

TRAINING YEARS:  15

                                                            CURRENT RANK:

2^nd Degree Blackbelt T'ang Soo Do,

1^st Degree Blackbelt Hapkido

KMA:   About how long were you a student at Koguryo Martial Arts?

Vili: I trained for just over 15 years before going to college. I started when I was around 5 years old.

KMA:.  How old were you when you earned your Black Belt?

Vili: I earned my first degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do when I was 8 years old.  I tested for my 2^nd degree in TSD when I was 12, and tested again for a 1^st degree in Hap Ki Do when I was 13.

KMA: What are you doing now in your career or academic life?

Vili: I am currently enrolled in college preparing to be an EMT.

KMA: What are some of your long term goals?

Vili: I would like to be an ER nurse and work at a local hospital like Ohio State University or Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

KMA: How would you say KMA helps kids prepare?

Vili: It helps with ADHD by teaching focus and how to remain calm in tough situations.   I learned lessons in respect that I still use, even to this day.

KMA: Any advice for current KMA students?

Vili: My advice for the current students is to always have an open mind in Martial Arts and in life it will take you a long way in both. When you have an open mind to learning and it can help you feel confident in talking to different people in you meet in your life.  Also, it helps a lot in making you happy rather than being upset and mad because then you're just dragging yourself down with those feelings and that won't help you succeed as a student!

KMA always was my second home. It was very family based, and I am still good friends with most of the Black Belts that use to be in my class! I always enjoyed getting home from school then rushing to see everybody at KMA. It's a fun experience and you learn so much. Just keep a clear head, take everybody's advice, and always remember to show respect to everyone!  

If you would like to Join Our KMA Family, then you contact us:

Web:   www.koguryoma.com

Call:    614-899-9033

Visit:    6015 S Sunbury Rd, Westerville, OH

Email:  koguryomartialarts.hq@gmail.com