Oakville Taekwondo

Remembering Grandmaster Ooi

Hock-Lye Ooi | Mississauga | Turner & Porter Funeral Directors Online Memorial for Hock-Lye Ooi

I am deeply saddened by the loss of my teacher and forever grateful for his teachings. As I reflect on the passing of Grandmaster Ooi, I am reminded of what a privilege it was to have been one of his students.

I started with Master Ooi in 1985, the year he arrived in Canada. Classes were tough and he was even tougher, always pushing you to the limit, wanting to bring the best out of you. He had a simple protocol - train hard and don't be complacent. A few of you might still remember hearing him ask, "What for you train?" A retorical question for anyone not applying themselves. He was old school, strict and hard to please. Working you to exhaustion because he wanted you to aspire to be better, and often using his catch phrase, "One more for good measure". I will treasure those good old days when classes were intense, a time when we didn't have paddles, floor mats or protective gear. All that was needed was his leadership, strength, knowledge and spirit.

Thank you Master for all of your lessons.
Rest in peace Grandmaster Ooi

Respectfully Master Walter Lo

Visiting a friend's gym in Bangkok! So happy to reconnect with my classmate from 1986! Great being back on the mats together with Master Mike!

I think I did us proud, considering I was the only 60 year old training.

What a pleasant surprise! Thank you Roslyn & Reyes for taking time to visit! It was so nice to see you!

Congrats Natalie on your 2nd Dan promotion!
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"And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make"
~ Abbey Road
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Time to hang it up after seventeen years. Thank you everyone who entrusted in us. We are forever grateful.

Congratulations! AJ on earning your new Black belt and Yuri on your 4th Dan promotion!
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#加油 #身體健康 #繼續練習 #跆拳道 #空手道 #唐手道 #決心 #自信 #信念 #成功