KENDO
Classes held in the Lake in the Hills location only
4087 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin, IL 60102
847-458-0554
illinoiskendo@gmail.com
Class starts Monday at 6:40pm & Friday at 5:50pm
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- The only kendo club in the far northwest suburbs of Chicago -
The majority of our teen and adult students started with no previous martial arts experience. They come to our school for a variety of reasons ranging from exercise and stress relief to learning self defense or gaining self confidence.
We have Kendo Classes on Monday starting at 6:40pm and Friday starting at 5:50pm. Classes are open to new members at any time!
Illinois Kendo Club is a member of the Midwest Kendo Federation(MWKF) and the All United States Kendo Federation(AUSKF) affiliated with the International Kendo Federation(FIK).
https://midwestkendofederation.com/
https://www.auskf.org/
http://www.kendo-fik.org/
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Illinois Kendo Club
4087 W. Algonquin Rd Algonquin, IL 60102
Tel 847-458-0554
Business Hours
Monday 3pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 3pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 3pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 3pm - 6:30pm
Friday 3pm - 8:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
About our Kendo Instructor,
Dr. Sung Moon Lee
Dr. Lee graduated with a Ph.D. in Sports & Leisure Studies from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea with a major in Korean Cultural History & Philosophy.
Dr. Lee teaches Kendo at Tiger Koo's Martial Arts - Lake in the Hills location and the kendo group's official name is Illinois Kendo Club.
Education Background
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Aug. 2014, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea Ph. D. in Sports & Leisure Studies
Major in Korean Cultural History and Philosophy
Thesis : The Interpretation of Late Joseon Dynasty’s Martial Art Thought on the Basis of Silhak
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Aug. 2006, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
Master of Arts
Major in Oriental Cultural History and Philosophy
Thesis : The Implications of Neidan Philosophy of Taoism for Modern Physical Education
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Feb. 2005, Kyunghee University, Yongin, South Korea
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Physical Education
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Aug. 2010, Sangji University, Wonju, South Korea
Korean Language Instructor Course as a Foreign Language
Certificate course by The Korea Association for University Continuing Education
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Dec. 2009, Kyunghee University, Yongin, South Korea
Korean Sport Diplomacy Expert Course
Certificate course by the Korean Olympic Committee
Awards
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2018, 1st place at 12th US Open Bongrimgi Kendo Championship, Los Angeles, CA
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2013, 1st Place at MBC(Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation) Open Kendo Championship, Goseong, South Korea
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2012, 1st Place at MBC(Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation) Open Kendo Championship, Goseong, South Korea
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2011, 1st Place at Gang Won Province Open Kendo Championship, Gangneung, South Korea
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2011, 1st Place at MBC(Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation) Open Kendo Championship, Goseong, South Korea
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2011, 1st Place at Gang Won Province Open Kendo Championship, Donghae, South Korea
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2009, 3rd Place at Gang Won Province Open Kendo Championship, Gangneung, South Korea and many others.
Research Achievement
Lee, Sung-Moon & Seok, Boo-Gil & Cho, Nam-Heung. (2016).
The Empirical Tradition of Late Joseon Dynasty's Martial Art. The Korean Society for the Philosophy of Sport, Dance and Martial Arts. 24(1), 239-254
Seok, Boo-Gil & Lee, Yong-Gun & Lee, Sung-Moon. (2016). The Relationship Among Public Confidence, Viewers Satisfaction and Channel Loyalty in Professional Baseball Highlights Program. The Korean Society of Sports Science. 25(4), 527-542
Lee, Sung-Moon & Yeo, In-Sung. (2013).
The Study on Modern Meaning and Identify of Korean Traditional Kumdo(Kendo). The Korean Society for the Philosophy of Sport, Dance and Martial Arts. 21(1), 239-254
Lee, Sung-Moon & Yeo, In-Sung. (2013).
The Discourse to Establish the Right Modern History of Taekwondo -Around the Mistake of 「Principles Governing the Construction of the Philosophy of Taekwondo」, Young-Oak Kim-. The Korean Society for the Philosophy of Sport, Dance and Martial Arts. 20(3), 83-96
Lee, Sung-Moon & Kim, Young-Hwan & Kim, Jae-Hyung. (2011).
The New Paradigm of Sports Diplomacy and International Cooperation through Taekwondo. The Korean Society for the Philosophy of Sport, Dance and Martial Arts. 19(4), 75-92 and many others.
Certificates
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2019, Kukkiwon(World Taekwondo Headquarters), Seoul, South Korea, Taekwondo 7th Dan
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2012, Korea Kumdo Association, Seoul, South Korea,
Kumdo(Kendo) 4th Dan
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2012, Korea Association for University Continuing Education
Korean Language Instructor as a Foreign Language
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2006, International Olympic Committee, Lausanne, Switzerland,, Certificate of Appreciation
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2004, International Taekwondo School, Dandong, China,
Certificate of Appreciation
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2000, US Army Support Activity Area III, Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Certificate of Appreciation and many others.
Other Experiences
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Dec. 2022-Present, Crystal Lake Troop 158 Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts, IL, U.S.A.
Sponsor
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Sep. 2010-Dec. 2013, Korea Anti-Doping Agency, Seoul, South Korea
Doping Control Officer
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Sep. 2006-Dec. 2006, Doha Asian Games Organizing Committee, Doha, Qatar
Ambassador / Liaison Officer
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Jul. 2005-Feb. 2006, YMCA, Goyang, South Korea
Taekwondo Instructor
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2006 Association of National Olympic Committees Seoul Conference
English-Korean Interpreter Officer
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Sergeant, Republic of Korea Army, Retired 561 FA, Hwasung, South Korea M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gunner, Towed Artillery Truck Driver and many others.