말레이시아 skateline 문지욱선생님 인터뷰
2007.01.31 03:11
Skateline Interview with Mr Moon, ICP Level 3 Instructor
Passion on Wheels
International ICP examiner and National Director of Korea Moon Ji-Wook visited Malaysia in July 2006. Skateline Malaysia had the honour of having him attend its 1st anniversary party in Kiara Park, Kuala Lumpur and to catch up with him about his passion for inline skating.
Moon founded international inline skating school, Inline Cookie (www.inlinecookie.com), in Seoul, Korea, six years ago. Since then, more than 1,500 students have passed through the school annually. Inline Cookie runs after-school programmes and corporate classes that target elementary school students, youths, mums and young adults. “I chose the name Inline Cookie because I wanted to focus on children. Cookies, which look like wheels, are delicious and sweet, and part of most childhood memories.”
Before that, Moon, who holds a Master’s degree in sports education, taught at a youth centre for two years, coaching a variety of sports, from swimming to basketball. “I’ve always liked sports, and I like to find or design good training programmes for children.”
That’s how he stumbled across the International Certification Program (ICP) by the International Inline Skating Association (IISA). The ICP, the most widely accepted standard for inline skate education in the world, trains and certifies inline skaters to become professional instructors.
“I learned how to skate in 1998 by myself. It was a good dating activity with my girlfriend (now wife) as I could ‘help’ her when she fell,” he says, cheekily.
Moon went on to be the first Korean ICP instructor, passing Level I in July 2000. He later passed Levels 2 and 3 and became a certified ICP international examiner. His wife, also an ICP instructor, holds a degree in children education, and assists Moon as he designs his teaching programmes.
When he’s not teaching or testing, Moon enjoys a good game of inline hockey or cruising around on speed skates. As part of his sport-development programme, he has also introduced inline basketball and inline handball at his school. “We started with two students, and now, our oldest student is 69 years old.”
Inline skating has taken off in a big way in Korea, which boasts some four million skaters. The country also plays host to some 20 inline marathons and three world-class, international events held annually.
Talking to Moon, one gets a sense of someone with an insatiable passion for inline skating. “I don’t know why I love it, but it’s like a force pulling me,” he says. “I’m so happy when I’m on skates. I’ve now found what I want to do in my life. Every year, my feelings get more real.”
He reminisces fondly about the time he skated on the 11km sea wall at the western coast of Korea with his wife in 1999. “There was beautiful sea, sky, sand … everything was just perfect.”
One of the best things that has happened to him since taking up inline skating is meeting many good friends from around the world. His ICP Level 1 exam took him to Washington DC, USA, which was a truly memorable trip for him. “It was my first time abroad. I never imagined I could visit abroad.”
Since then, his journey on skates has brought him to other places such as Munich, Germany; Slovania; Australia; United Kingdom; Austria; Montreal, Canada, Singapore … and now, Malaysia. “When I first met Eusoffe (of Skateline Malaysia) in Singapore last year (in 2005), I said to myself, maybe next year I’ll visit Malaysia. And now I’m here.”
Moon brings back pleasant memories of his maiden trip to Malaysia, especially the food, people and natural landscaping. “I like the hills, trees, rivers and oil palm estates that stretch into the horizon,” he says.
Hopefully he returns soon to further spread his love for the sport.
Passion on Wheels
International ICP examiner and National Director of Korea Moon Ji-Wook visited Malaysia in July 2006. Skateline Malaysia had the honour of having him attend its 1st anniversary party in Kiara Park, Kuala Lumpur and to catch up with him about his passion for inline skating.
Moon founded international inline skating school, Inline Cookie (www.inlinecookie.com), in Seoul, Korea, six years ago. Since then, more than 1,500 students have passed through the school annually. Inline Cookie runs after-school programmes and corporate classes that target elementary school students, youths, mums and young adults. “I chose the name Inline Cookie because I wanted to focus on children. Cookies, which look like wheels, are delicious and sweet, and part of most childhood memories.”
Before that, Moon, who holds a Master’s degree in sports education, taught at a youth centre for two years, coaching a variety of sports, from swimming to basketball. “I’ve always liked sports, and I like to find or design good training programmes for children.”
That’s how he stumbled across the International Certification Program (ICP) by the International Inline Skating Association (IISA). The ICP, the most widely accepted standard for inline skate education in the world, trains and certifies inline skaters to become professional instructors.
“I learned how to skate in 1998 by myself. It was a good dating activity with my girlfriend (now wife) as I could ‘help’ her when she fell,” he says, cheekily.
Moon went on to be the first Korean ICP instructor, passing Level I in July 2000. He later passed Levels 2 and 3 and became a certified ICP international examiner. His wife, also an ICP instructor, holds a degree in children education, and assists Moon as he designs his teaching programmes.
When he’s not teaching or testing, Moon enjoys a good game of inline hockey or cruising around on speed skates. As part of his sport-development programme, he has also introduced inline basketball and inline handball at his school. “We started with two students, and now, our oldest student is 69 years old.”
Inline skating has taken off in a big way in Korea, which boasts some four million skaters. The country also plays host to some 20 inline marathons and three world-class, international events held annually.
Talking to Moon, one gets a sense of someone with an insatiable passion for inline skating. “I don’t know why I love it, but it’s like a force pulling me,” he says. “I’m so happy when I’m on skates. I’ve now found what I want to do in my life. Every year, my feelings get more real.”He reminisces fondly about the time he skated on the 11km sea wall at the western coast of Korea with his wife in 1999. “There was beautiful sea, sky, sand … everything was just perfect.”
One of the best things that has happened to him since taking up inline skating is meeting many good friends from around the world. His ICP Level 1 exam took him to Washington DC, USA, which was a truly memorable trip for him. “It was my first time abroad. I never imagined I could visit abroad.”
Since then, his journey on skates has brought him to other places such as Munich, Germany; Slovania; Australia; United Kingdom; Austria; Montreal, Canada, Singapore … and now, Malaysia. “When I first met Eusoffe (of Skateline Malaysia) in Singapore last year (in 2005), I said to myself, maybe next year I’ll visit Malaysia. And now I’m here.”
Moon brings back pleasant memories of his maiden trip to Malaysia, especially the food, people and natural landscaping. “I like the hills, trees, rivers and oil palm estates that stretch into the horizon,” he says.
Hopefully he returns soon to further spread his love for the sport.
출저 : http://www.skateline.com.my
