{"id":8212,"date":"2024-10-30T01:15:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T01:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/?p=8212"},"modified":"2024-11-02T11:11:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T11:11:43","slug":"day-3-of-the-gha-korea-martial-arts-and-culture-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/day-3-of-the-gha-korea-martial-arts-and-culture-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 3 of the GHA Korea Martial Arts and Culture Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EMA Group\u2019s Seoul Adventure: Day 3 \u2013 Arrows, Swords, BBQ, and Karaoke Shenanigans!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Day 3 - EMA at GHA Korean International Martial Arts Seminars and Culture Tour 2024\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6CIREjbsgog?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome back to our wild ride with the EMA group on our martial arts trip to Seoul for the GHA Korea Martial Arts Seminar and Culture Tour 2024! Day 3 brought a mix of historical skills, mouth-watering food, and a karaoke showdown that we won&#8217;t soon forget. Buckle up for another fun-filled day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Morning: Breakfast Buffoonery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We kicked off Day 3 with another glorious buffet breakfast at the hotel. The spread was so impressive that we could practically hear our taste buds cheering. Waffles, rice, and a plethora of Korean dishes lined the table, making it a challenge to decide what to eat first. A few of us attempted to channel our inner martial artists by grabbing healthy options, but let\u2019s be honest\u2014most of us ended up with plates overflowing with everything from egg to spicy kimchi. \u201cI\u2019m carb-loading for the archery!\u201d we told ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Morning: Off to Songnam City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240804_080616-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8246\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">After breakfast, we hopped on the bus for a scenic ride to Songnam City. As we rolled through the streets, we had a chat and took some photos. The anticipation was palpable\u2014traditional Korean archery and sword cutting? Talk about stepping into a historical epic! Exciting stuff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mid-Morning to Afternoon: Traditional Korean Archery and Sword Cutting Seminar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG-20240806-WA00041-1024x598.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8247\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_121000-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8248\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We first stopped at a traditional palace\/fort for a full group shot before heading up the steep hill to the archery and cutting location. Upon arrival, we were greeted by our instructors, who were as enthusiastic as we were, despite the extreme heat of the day. After a great demonstration and a quick safety briefing, we donned our gear and picked up the bows. It was time to channel our inner archers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"811\" src=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_20240805_131439668_HDR_PORTRAIT.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8249\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"811\" src=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_20240805_131816844_HDR_PORTRAIT.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8250\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_20240805_131845361_HDR_PORTRAIT.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8251\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_20240805_133357991_HDR-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8252\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">As we took aim, we quickly discovered that hitting the target was more challenging than it looked. Our instructor chuckled and reminded us that practice makes perfect. After a few rounds of laughter and friendly competition, we finally hit our stride. Grand Master Greg Walters (Chairman of GHA Australia) did especially well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Next up was the sword cutting seminar. Armed with traditional swords, we attempted to slice through various bamboo poles. It was both exhilarating and a bit nerve-wracking! The expert instruction from the Masters saw us all manage to cut through the Bamboo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/PXL_20240805_044434803-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8253\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover;width:521px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/PXL_20240805_044655314-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8254\" style=\"width:391px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evening: All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ Dinner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_183958-1-1024x478.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_183958-1-1024x478.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_183958-1-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_183958-1-768x358.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_183958-1-400x187.jpg 400w, https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_183958-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">After all that hard work (and a bit of sword-swinging chaos), we were ready for some serious refuelling. We headed to an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant, and let me tell you, it was glorious! The sizzling sound of marinated meat hitting the grill was music to our ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_181831-1024x478.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_181831-1024x478.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_181831-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_181831-768x358.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_181831-400x187.jpg 400w, https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_181831.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We piled our plates high with bulgogi, samgyeopsal, and every side dish imaginable. \u201cJust one more round!\u201d became our battle cry as we went back for seconds\u2014and thirds\u2014while swapping stories and laughing about our earlier antics. The camaraderie over grilled meat was unbeatable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_184155-1024x478.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_184155-1024x478.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_184155-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_184155-768x358.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_184155-400x187.jpg 400w, https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_184155.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Late Evening: Norebang \u2013 The Karaoke Showdown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_221009-1024x295.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_221009-1024x295.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_221009-300x86.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_221009-768x221.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_221009-400x115.jpg 400w, https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_221009.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">With our bellies full and spirits high, we headed to a norebang (karaoke room) for a night of singing and silliness. Some of us took it seriously, belting out classics like \u201cStep by Step\u201d with all the passion of a true diva, while others just wanted to have fun and throw in some questionable dance moves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_214523-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8436\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">While not the most glamorous norebang, it was still a lot of fun! \u201cWho needs pitch when you have enthusiasm?\u201d someone shouted as we collectively attempted to sing \u201cBohemian Rhapsody,\u201d resulting in a chorus that could only be described as unique. We laughed, cheered each other on, and embraced our inner rock stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eaglema.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240805_221158-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8259\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrapping Up Day 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">As we wrapped up the night, our voices hoarse but our hearts full, we reflected on another amazing day. From traditional archery, sword cutting, to all-you-can-eat BBQ and karaoke chaos, Day 3 was a whirlwind of fun and friendship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We returned to the hotel, exhausted but exhilarated, ready for whatever Day 4 had in store. 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