Business & Tech
Meet the Owner of a Local Martial Arts Academy
Hyun You is the owner of You's Martial Arts Academy in Winder.
Hyun You has studied martial arts for 42 years. He is an eighth degree black belt in both hapkido and taekwondo, which gives him the title of grandmaster. He is also a third degree black belt in Korean-style kick boxing.You opened his martial arts academy, located at 189 W. Athens St. in Winder, and teaches hapkido and taekwondo to children and adults.
Patch: How did you get started teaching martial arts?
Hyun You: I grew up learning martial arts. When I graduated high school I started teaching and now it's been 42 years.
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Patch: What is the best aspect of teaching martial arts?
HY: Martial arts is good for you both mentally and physically. Physically, whether you're a child or an adult, it helps with coordination, balance, speed development and power development. Mentally, it teaches respect, listening and focus. I enjoy teaching all of these things.
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Patch: What is the most challenging aspect of teaching martial arts?
HY: I think being human is challenging. Physically, we're all similar, but there are mental and personality differences. Some children have a hard time paying attention or some adults have a hard time with coordination. I try different ways of teaching so that they can see an improvement.
Patch: What are some of your hobbies outside of work?
HY: I am a single father so when I am not working I am taking care of my daughter. I have housework and yard work, so my focus is on my family when I am not teaching.
Patch: What is your personal business philosophy?
HY: I like challenging people to be better. Whether it be in martial arts or sports or hobbies or whatever it is they are into. I try to help people around me improve their lives.
Patch: What was it like learning martial arts as a child?
HY: The culture is different in South Korea as compared to the United States. Most people learn martial arts as they grow up. I wasn't a genius at it, I was just a regular kid. But I have continued to learn martial arts for so long that now I feel that I can pass along my knowledge of taekwondo and hapkido.
You teaches martial arts from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and half days on Saturdays.
