WAG Moving to South Korea- need help with gymnastics!

[gymnewbie]

We are moving to South Korea- my daughter is a Level 6 and will be moving to Level 7 after states. Her gym uptrains so a lot of the skills the do for Level 6 are Level 7 skills at other gyms.

She is heavily invested in gymnastics and I have had no luck in finding anything on artistic gymnastics in South Korea, most is rhythmic gymnastics.

Does anyone know how the gymnastics community works there? Are there individual clubs/gyms/schools?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance

 

[MabelSt]

Are you guys military? maybe you can ask around at the family support group tone if anyone knows? are there any family online boards you can ask before you move? I'd that doesn't work and you can't find anything maybe you can find someone who speaks Korean and they can help you?

 

[Deleted member 17723]

I'm from South Korea Well, I was adopted and am in the US now.... no suggestions for gyms but have fun!

 

[Canadian_gym_mom]

Maybe PM dunno? He pretty much knows everyone. He probably knows the name of the gym and name of the guy to speak to and might even translate all the gym terms into Korean for you.

 

[gymnewbie]

Are you guys military? maybe you can ask around at the family support group tone if anyone knows? are there any family online boards you can ask before you move? I'd that doesn't work and you can't find anything maybe you can find someone who speaks Korean and they can help you?

Thanks yes working with some friends there, but not having much luck! Thanks for the ideas!

 

[gymnewbie]

Maybe PM dunno? He pretty much knows everyone. He probably knows the name of the gym and name of the guy to speak to and might even translate all the gym terms into Korean for you.

Thanks for the tip! PM'd him appreciate it!

 

[Vivianflips]

http://gymnastics.isport.com/gymnastics-schools/?&l=&k=&ct=KR
This website lists two gyms in Seoul if you haven't looked into those yet. Good luck!

 

[momnipotent]

I agree with sending a PM to dunno and then let me know if you need help with translation

 

[gymnewbie]

http://gymnastics.isport.com/gymnastics-schools/?&l=&k=&ct=KR
This website lists two gyms in Seoul if you haven't looked into those yet. Good luck!

Thanks!

 

[gymnewbie]

I agree with sending a PM to dunno and then let me know if you need help with translation

Great! Thanks!

 

[Pineapple_Lump]

If the My-Gym locations are like those in other countries, it is unlikely to be a good fit for a competitive gymnast. They are more of a recreational/fitness based gymnastic program.
http://www.mygym.com/why-my-gym

 

[Chalky]

South Korea competes in FIG meets, so the national federation would be a good place to start. If you don't have any luck googling the national federation, FIG (federation Internationale de Gymnastique) should have contact info on their site.

 

[gymnewbie]

If the My-Gym locations are like those in other countries, it is unlikely to be a good fit for a competitive gymnast. They are more of a recreational/fitness based gymnastic program.
http://www.mygym.com/why-my-gym

Thanks!

 

[gymnewbie]

South Korea competes in FIG meets, so the national federation would be a good place to start. If you don't have any luck googling the national federation, FIG (federation Internationale de Gymnastique) should have contact info on their site.

Thanks!

 

[Pineapple_Lump]

South Korea competes in FIG meets, so the national federation would be a good place to start. If you don't have any luck googling the national federation, FIG (federation Internationale de Gymnastique) should have contact info on their site.

Great point but you got me thinking

So does North Korea - Chalkbuket parent challenge 2015 - get gymnastics club contacts in North Korea

 

[oldiebutgoodie]

Unfortunately, there are really no artistic gyms in South Korea like in the US. The Korean National Sports University in Seoul does have a program but it's not expat friendly. Actually, it's not really even child friendly. My info is current as of last fall.
The MWR did have a little rec team/class run by a former gymnast mom. Certainly not competitive. She also does cheer classes.
It's a lovely country for adults but if USAG track gym is important to your family, you might want to ask for an alternative assignment. PM me if you want and I can perhaps answer other questions. Japan does have some good gym choices for expats depending on your duty station.

 

[MabelSt]

maybe you can get an unaccompanied tour

 

[Deleted member D3987]

Great point but you got me thinking

So does North Korea - Chalkbuket parent challenge 2015 - get gymnastics club contacts in North Korea

they train in a gulag. they use stones for foam cubes in their pits. it's why they never miss!

 

[Deleted member D3987]

Unfortunately, there are really no artistic gyms in South Korea like in the US. The Korean National Sports University in Seoul does have a program but it's not expat friendly. Actually, it's not really even child friendly. My info is current as of last fall.
The MWR did have a little rec team/class run by a former gymnast mom. Certainly not competitive. She also does cheer classes.
It's a lovely country for adults but if USAG track gym is important to your family, you might want to ask for an alternative assignment. PM me if you want and I can perhaps answer other questions. Japan does have some good gym choices for expats depending on your duty station.

actually, there are a couple. i pm'd her the info.

 

[gymnewbie]

actually, there are a couple. i pm'd her the info.

Thank you!