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2008 NATIONAL MOO DO FESTIVAL & KO DAN JA SHIM SA
US Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation ® San Diego, CA August 14 - 22

Founder Hwang Kee

Kwan Jang Nim
Greetings Members and Families,
I trust you and your family are in good health and spirits and welcome you to the U.S.
Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation's ® 2008 National Moo Do Festival and
Championships.
2008 marks the second year of the National Moo Do Festival format and your
presence and participation is greatly appreciated and will now become a part
of the Moo Duk Kwan's proud history.
Many Federation Officials, instructors, committees and volunteers have worked tirelessly
to assure that you have an enjoyable experience and I trust that your participation in the
National Festival and your continued training will further strengthen our foundation and
support our progress toward Vision Objectives.
Your Federation is a members' organization and as such you are the key to its success and
only you can assure the long-term preservation of our art and our values. When you actively
demonstrate our Moo Do values in your daily lives, you set powerful examples for others that can
positively influence our society.
After you have enjoyed the 2008 National Festival, you are also invited to share your thoughts
with Federation Officials about how the National Festival and your Federation can continue to
grow and evolve to better meet member needs and to assure a bright and exciting future for our
living art.
Thank you for your continued dedication and strong support of this important event.
In Moo Duk Kwan,
HC Hwang
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MISSION 2OOO
Founder Hwang Kee identified six areas for further development
of Soo Bahk Do for the new Millennium
1. Human Relationships (U.S.): Continue to develop the atmosphere
of Respect, Courtesy, Friendship, Brotherhood, Cooperation and
Goodwill within the Soo Bahk Do membership.
2. Human Relationships (World): The atmosphere identified in
number one above should become consistent throughout the
world. The U.S. should be the leading energy force in the
development and distribution of this atmosphere.
3. Moo Do (Action Philosophy) Organization: We are a Martial Arts
(Moo Do) organization. We must continue to develop as a Martial
Arts organization.
4. Administration of the Organization: The Officers and the Board
of Directors should take a more active role regarding the
administration of the Federation.
5. Member’s Organization: This is a member’s organization. We
must all work to produce a caring and helping atmosphere for
mutual benefit.
6. Financial Stability: We should take a more assertive approach
toward creating a financially stable organization.
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Vision In Action
Kwan Jang Nim’s Vision Tours have identified five Moo Do Values to assist
members in strengthening relationships with each other and solidifying a worldwide
structure that will ensure the future longevity of our art.
1. History: Knowing and honoring our history strengthens our identity and allows us
to value where we are in the present. Our history not only shows how our present
has been created but is the foundation upon which we will create our future.
2. Tradition: Traditions allow us to preserve the rich character of our art by carrying
the unique and original qualities of the Moo Duk Kwan from one generation of
practitioners to the next.
3. Philosophy: The philosophy of our art is embodied in both the physical manner
in which we train and the concepts that guide our training such as the Song of
the Sip Sam Seh, the 10 Articles of Faith, the 8 Key Concepts and Mission 2000.
4. Discipline/Respect: Discipline and respect are fundamental to personal
relationships. These qualities develop a practitioner’s character and create a high
value in the relationships between members.
5. Technique: Our techniques and use of Huh Ri are not only effective for selfdefense
but also allow us to more fully experience and appreciate the History,
Tradition and Philosophy of our art.
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Phillip J. Bartolacci Sa Bom Nim
Chairman, TechnicalAdvisory Committee
Dear Federation Members, Guests and Friends of the Moo Duk Kwan,
It is with great pleasure that I once again welcome you to our National Moo Do Festival in San
Diego, CA.
This year’s event promises to be a continuation of the positive direction initiated at last year’s
Moo Do Festival, complete with outstanding seminars, demonstrations and fellowship. In
addition, we have the added prestige of the 2008 North American Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa running
concurrently with this activity. You will note the unique positioning of the Ko Dan Ja candidates
as they model their leadership skills as true Moo Do In (martial arts persons).
In this current world of uncertainty, there are certain things we can count on: our Moo Duk
Kwan is a home that welcomes all persons, that focuses on the development of the human spirit
through discipline, respect, honesty, courage and traditions and values each person as a unique
contributor to our future. Our Five Moo Do Values are the cornerstone of our being, and as such
form the crucible of a truly comfortable home.
We, the Technical Advisory Committee, are here to support you, and we thank you for your
dedication and ongoing contributions to our our Founder’s Art. We support Hwang, Kwan Jang
Nim in his vision recognizing that his tireless efforts on our behalf are our guideposts, and we
appreciate all he does for us. It is our time to now show him what we have learned as we move
through this weekend with poise, humility and technical excellence. Enjoy the time spent, as it
always passes too quickly. Don’t waste a moment to connect with your Moo Do heritage and
build your memories for the future.
Always yours in service to the Moo Duk Kwan,
Phillip Bartolacci
Chairman, Technical Advisory Committee
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Charles Smith Sa Bom Nim
Chairman, Board of Directors
Dear Members, Families, and Friends:
Welcome to the 30th Annual Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Moo Do Festival and National Championships
in San Diego, California.
Once again the Region 9 members have “acted” to demonstrate the core element of Mission 2000 (human
relations) by extending themselves to ensure that their Moo Do brothers and sisters from around the country
and world have an enjoyable and rewarding experience. We are grateful to the Kwnag Jan Nim, the
Technical Advisory Committee, the Senior Advisory Committee, the Hu Jyun In, and the Federation staff
for sharing their time and wisdom with us throughout the festival activities and informal learning
opportunities. In addition, we are thankful for the dozens of volunteer from every region who will make
their contributions to the many festival events this week, and add to our collective success. I am sure you
will join me in expressing sincere appreciation for the contributions of each member, family, and friend of
the Moo Duk Kwan.
You are part of a new page in the history of our Federation. This year, in addition to the Festival and
National Championships, the Ko Dan Ja candidates and alumni visitors will be with us to begin their Shim
Sa experience, which will continue through August 22nd. We will have the whole weekend to share our
spirit energy with instructors and friends before they depart on their intensive week of learning and growth.
When you meet and greet people this weekend, begin by thanking them for being a part of this festival.
I am reminded of a recent Region 10 event in which my seven year old son, Ray, and two other children
spent hours together practicing hyung, helping with event tasks, and playing with one another. They were
inseparable. I commented to the other children’s parent about what I saw. He responded that he had told
his children that the reason for coming to the event was to make new Soo Bahk Do friends and to have fun.
I hope each of us will follow this example and take time to strengthen our connection by building new
relationships and renewing old ones.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable stay in San Diego and I thank
you for your participation and support of your Federation’s 2008 National Championships, Moo Do
Festival, and Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa.
Yours in Moo Duk Kwan,
Charles Smith
Chairman, Board of Directors
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Founder
Hwang Kee
Kwan Jang Nim
H.C. Hwang
Effective January 1, 1999, Founder Hwang Kee has established the Senior Advisory Committee (S.A.C.). Each
appointed member of the S.A.C. is a former member of the T.A.C. and their contributions and service to the Federation have
been significant over many years. Their long history of service to the Founder and the Federation's Membership has
provided them with unique experience and insights about our art and our Federation, which they shall continue to share
through their roles on the S.A.C. The appointed members of the committee are Chung, Wha Yong Sa Bom Nim; Seiberlich,
Lawrence Sa Bom Nim; Hanke, Russell Sa Bom Nim; and Martinov, Victor Sa Bom Nim.
Senior Advisory Committee
Wha Yong Chung
Sa Bom Nim
Lawrence Seiberlich
Sa Bom Nim
Russell Hanke
Sa Bom Nim
Victor Martinov
Sa Bom Nim
U.S. Charter Members (Active)
Charter Members are the founding members of the U.S Soo Bahk Do Federation. They assisted Founder Hwang Kee with the creation of
the U.S Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Charter in June of 1975 at the Hilton Hotel in New York.
Kwan Jang Nim
H.C. Hwang
Lawrence Seiberlich
Sa Bom Nim
Russell Hanke
Sa Bom Nim
Victor Martinov
Sa Bom Nim
Robert Shipley
Sa Bom Nim
Ben Cortese
Sa Bom Nim
Frank Bonsignore
Sa Bom Nim
Jeffrey Moonitz
Sa Bom Nim
Arthur Pryor
Sa Bom Nim
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Technical Advisory Committee
In conjunction with the formation of the Senior Advisory Committee, the T.A.C. was restructured based on the concept
of Neh Gong Bu, Weh Gong Bu, and Shim Gong Bu. ("Bu" means section/department.) This structure was deemed
appropriate for accomplishment of the Committee's future purposes. The current members of the T.A.C. have been
appointed by H.C. Hwang Kwan Jang Nim, and their roles have been established as follows.
Shim Gong Bu
Standardization of all tradition and philosophy. Seminars on tradition, protocols, and philosophy.
Event procedures. Membership status evaluations. Further study of the Shim Gong aspects of our art.
Phillip Bartolacci
Sa Bom Nim
TAC Chairperson
Dae Kyu Jang
Sa Bom Nim
Ken Trevellyan
Sa Bom Nim
Weh Gong Bu
Standardization of all techniques. Conduct all clinics, tournaments, and camps. Further study of
Weh Gong aspects of our art.
Jeffrey Griggs
Sa Bom Nim
Daymon Kenyon
Sa Bom Nim
Craig Hays
Sa Bom Nim
Neh Gong Bu
Standardization of culture, history, and terminology. Seminars on culture, history, and terminology
Further study of the Neh Gong aspects of our art.
Frank Schermerhorn
Sa Bom Nim
Steven Diaz
Sa Bom Nim
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Cash Cooper
Sa Bom Nim

Hu Kyun In Committee
In 2005, the Kwan Jang Nim expressed his desire to further ensure the future preservation of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk
Kwan as intended by the Founder by forming a group of Hu Kyun In. (Guardians of theArt) The Board responded in support of his
plans by establishing the following committee.
“The President shall establish, at his discretion, the Hu Kyun In comprised of senior Federation members who will serve to
maintain, preserve and perpetuate the History and Tradition of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan, sharing this knowledge
and experience with the Members and with the greater community. The Committee Members will be appointed by the
President for an unspecified length of term, and will serve at his pleasure. The Hu Kyun In shall report first to the President
and secondly to the Board. Both the President and the Board shall be kept informed of the work of the Hu Kyun In as
deemed as appropriate by the Chairperson of the Hu Kyun In.”
Committee Chair
Ted Mason
Sa Bom Nim
Robert Shipley III
Sa Bom Nim
Frank Bonsignore
Sa Bom Nim
Hyuk Yoon Kwon
Sa Bom Nim
Jeffery Moonitz
Sa Bom Nim
Mary Ann Walsh
Sa Bom Nim
Arthur Pryor
Sa Bom Nim
Wilton Bennett Jr.
Sa Bom Nim
Fred Messersmith
Sa Bom Nim
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Regional Examiners
James Harwood
Sa Bom Nim
Region 1:
CT, MA, ME,
NH, RI, VT
Denise Mullin Edward Frampton
Sa Bom Nim
Sa Bom Nim
Region 2: DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA
Gary Brown
Sa Bom Nim
Region 3:
KY, NC, SC,
TN, VA, WV
Lisa Donnelly
Sa Bom Nim
John Maltby
Sa Bom Nim
Region 4: AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Joshua Lockwood Lisa Kozak
Sa Bom Nim Sa Bom Nim
Region 5: IL, IN, MI, OH
Kris Poole Brian Wilbourn
Sa Bom Nim Sa Bom Nim
Region 6: AR, KS, MO, OK, TX
John Kelly
Sa Bom Nim
Bill Nelson
Sa Bom Nim
Region 7: IA, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Andy Tyzzer
Sa Bom Nim
Jennifer Gibbons
Sa Bom Nim
Region 8: AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, UT, WY
George Hoffmeister John Mahony
Sa Bom Nim Sa Bom Nim
Region 9: CA, HI, NV
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Curt McCauley
Sa Bom Nim
Region 10: AK, OR, WA

2008 Board Of Directors
Appointed Board Directors
The Board of Directors are the elected representatives from each region throughout the United States plus five members
appointed by Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang. The Board is responsible for the administration of the U.S. Soo Bahk Do
Moo Duk Kwan Federation.
Frank Bonsignore
Sa Bom Nim
Mary Ann Walsh
Sa Bom Nim
Phillip Bartolacci
Sa Bom Nim
Daymon Kenyon
Sa Bom Nim
John Johnson, Ph. D
Sa Bom Nim
2008 Officers
Chairman
Charles Smith
Sa Bom Nim
Vice Chairman
Master John Maihos
Elected Members
Treasurer
Master Jane Kaufman
Secretary
Ian McDuffie
Sa Bom Nim
Region 1
Master John Maihos
Region 2
Sandra Schermerhorn
Sa Bom Nim
Region 3
James Donnelly
Sa Bom Nim
Region 4
Master Jane Kaufman
Region 5
Richard Grogan
Sa Bom Nim
Region 6
Travis Guinn
Sa Bom Nim
Region 7
Robert Diehl
Sa Bom Nim
Region 8
Greg Bryan
Sa Bom Nim
Region 9
Ian McDuffie
Sa Bom Nim
Region 10
Charles Smith
Sa Bom Nim
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2008 Nationals Committee Members
TAC DESIGNATED COORDINATOR
Thomas Thai Sa Bom Nim
TAC DESIGNATED FLOOR MANAGER
Bill Nelson Sa Bom Nim
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Web Results
E. R. Gilmore Sa Bom Nim
Master John Maihos
Michael Zickafoose Sa Bom Nim
Publicity & Public Relations
Michael Steidley Sa Bom Nim
VIP Greeting & Transportation
Support Committee
Ms. Nancy Urbina
Registration & Merchandise Sales
Committee
Mrs. Celia Van Duyne
Graphic Designer
Mrs. Adele Bartoclacci
Adult Banquet
Ms. Andrea Yount
Children’s Banquet
Ms. Dee Ellsworth
Nationals Program Design,
Layout & Content
John Mahony Sa Bom Nim
Member Newsletter Committee
Mr. Bryan Fazekas
Nationals Program Advertisement
Procurement
Kyo Sa Nim Eric Thomas
Ring Setup Committee
Mr. Frank Echols
Ring Assistants, Timekeepers &
Scorekeepers Committee
Mr. Ulrich Stang
Video Committee
Master. Rick Wilcox
Silent Auction Committee
Ms. Andrea Yount
Medical/EMT Committee
Mr. Ken Campbell
Security Committee
George Manns Sa Bom Nim
Robert Maderazo Jo Kyo Nim
Federation Liaison with Hotel Staff
Phil Duncan Sa Bom Nim
Ring Equipment, Trophy Runner
& Photo Escort Committee
Dan Lockhart Sa Bom Nim
The individuals listed above are only the chairpersons for the respective committees and
represent a small portion of the total number of volunteers who freely gave their time
and expertise towards the 2008 National Championships.
To all those who assisted in making this year’s tournament a special event the Kwan Jang
Nim and Federation are extremely grateful and thank you for your contributions.
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Joshua Duncan Sa Bom Nim
Chairman, National President’s Vision Tour
Greetings,
I hope this letter finds you all in the best of health and spirits.
On behalf of the NPVT I would like to invite you to the 2008 U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan
National Festival and Championships. This is a special time for each of us as we gather together
to share and celebrate what makes our art and organization special. While our time training and
competing this weekend will be memorable it will be those moments where we exercise our
Human Relations that truly make our time here worthwhile. This is a time to train with and
enjoy the camaraderie of old friends and to meet and make new ones.
With the new layout and scheduling of the National Festival and Championships we have been
given a greater opportunity to really experience what the Moo Duk Kwan has to offer. The time,
efforts and experience of our organization’s leadership in putting together, organizing and
running this event is invaluable and I would like to thank them for that. But no matter what well
made plans have been laid out for this event, it will not happen without each of you, because
without you there is no Federation.
As members of the Moo Duk Kwan it is up to each of us to ensure that there is a future for the
art. By being a living example of the Moo Duk Kwan you strengthen yourself and have the
opportunity to share with others what the Moo Duk Kwan is and can do for each of us. By being
active and supporting these events you help to strengthen our organization through participation
and energy. By being here you are making a great contribution and investment in both yourself
and the future of the Moo Duk Kwan and that strengthens us all.
So in closing, I would like to thank each of you for your time, efforts and support and wish you
all an enjoyable and enriching experience. I am sure we will all leave with great memories that
we can share with others who can be here next year making memories of their own.
Yours in the Moo Duk Kwan,
Joshua Duncan
NPVT Chairman
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NPVT Local Committee In Action
Soo Bahk Do Academy
Chief Instructor: Renee Williams Kyo Sa Nim
Dear Fellow Soo Bahk Do Practitioners,
Thank you for the opportunity to share my newest experience,
taking the step to move from a Kyo Sa to a studio owner.
The idea of one day becoming an instructor and even operating my own
school was suggested to me 15 years ago. My instructor asked all of the
students in class that day, “what do you want to be when you grow up”
There were several answers, and then he asked, “who wants to be an
instructor” I think that was the first time I thought that I would one day
operate my own studio.
From that point on, many things happened in my life that helped me move
towards and away from that goal. At 25, my instructor again asked me, “would you like to open your own school” I
said yes without hesitation. After that moment, I began working towards that goal. There were many “brick walls”
ahead of me. How would I get financing, would I quit my job, my need for health insurance, assistance if the classes
grew large, planning how to operate the school efficiently, etc… and the biggest looming question was what if I
failed Two things put “failure” into perspective for me. The first was someone telling me “the only real failure would
be if I didnʼt try” and that “if the school closed, it only meant that the school closed, but it didnʼt mean failure”, thank
you Dr. Randall Lowery for giving me that perpective. Secondly, Kenyon Sa Bom Nim said something that resonated
with me at a seminar for future studio owner at last years Nationals. He said that “we should have some courage”.
I gave that some thought. Real courage is trying something new despite fear, chasing a dream, going for it.
I was able to get funded, despite the huge hurdle of not having collateral. I had and have tremendous support from
my region in putiing my program together. Thank you Pryor Sa Bom Nim, Bartolacci Sa Bom Nim, Donnelly Sa Bom
Nim, Master Kaufman, Master White, Williamson Sa Bom Nim, and Master Alvas for taking all of my calls and
guiding me in the right direction. Finally, on October 1st, 2007 The Soo Bahk Do Academy held its first class. I was
able to enroll 19 students that first month. It was an amazing start.
There have been ups and downs, but overall it has been a positive experience for me. I have helped to contributed
over 75 members to the Moo Duk Kwan and work hard to continue my growth. Parents have told me what a
difference this has made for their children, adults have told me that this has afforded them two hours a week where
they have no stress and get in better shape, parents who take classes with their children comment on an improve
relationship with their youngsters, and I get the personal
reward of helping others. Taking those steps, from
student to teacher, teacher to studio owner has been
wonderful growth opportunity for me. Not only does it
afford you the chance to help others, but by passing on
the Art you will gain a better understanding of its
teachings yourself.
Respectfully Yours in the Moo Duk Kwan,
Renee Williams Kyo Sa Nim
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NPVT Local Committee In Action
Lemners Soo Bahk Do
Chief Instructor: Steven Lemner Sa Bom Nim
I am very honored to share with you the history of our studio and
PVT. The studio began in 1986 in a small garage in my first home. Starting
with 10 students, training in a hot small space for two years, was a test of our
foundation and strength. The studio grew very quickly. I started with one class
two times a week made up of high school students that turned into 3 classes a
night, two times a week. When the small studio became too much to hold the
ever building membership, I called the students together and we decided it was
time to rent a building. I knew very little about running a business. My full time job as a surgical technician for the past 30 years did not
prepare me for the growth of my personal business. We moved to a bigger building, a larger old 4 bay garage! The running jokes were you
could train and get your oil changed at the same time. But the amazing thing that grew from these small beginning was the courage and
fortitude of the students. They came when it 95 degrees and they came when the winter winds ripped through the doors. I knew then that it
was the love of the art that brought them and we became a family, bonded by the Art. Over three years our membership grew to 60
students and I then decided to move to a nicer building for our Moo Do family and the root of our PVT Committee was born. Three years
before Kwan Jang Nim’s first Vision Tour we began a “Family Council” and a “Dan Bu”. I put these two groups together to help our
studio grow in both the public eye and membership.
The role of the “Family Council” was to organize the family activities of the studio. This included family picnics, parent’s
nights, guest nights, Halloween parties, and Christmas parties. The role of the “Dan Bu” was to aid the students in the learning process and
also laid the foundation to helping them build into Kyo Sa’s and Sa Bom’s. They taught clinics, held our summer camps and 12 and 24
hour marathons and training classes. When Kwan Jang Nim came to our region, we were the studio that had the honor of hosting the event
and 230 students and family members turned out! When talking to Kwan Jang Nim, he acknowledged the involvement of our family
members, stating that there were just as many family members as there were students. I then decided to combine our two committees into
one, forming the Family PVT. Beginning this year, our PVT went to a new level. Our PVT Chairperson, Darci Goodknecht, suggested that
we join the local Chamber of Commerce. She has many years of experience with this group through her job. We were invited to perform
at their Chamber Gala which is a major fundraising event that benefits needy families and local support groups. Our demo was a huge hit!
The calls stared coming in and the year took off with 4 times the events that we had the year before. Parades, demos, talks, fundraisers,
and self-defense clinics for womens groups brought our connection with the public to a whole new level.
We now have 2 events every month, for both inner and outer functions, to maintain and to grow our studio. We were even asked
to run part of the security for the town’s annual festival. This is a 5 day event attend by well over 50,000 people and our students provided
130 hours of “guarding” the 4 entrances. For their work the festival committee donated $1,300 to help our students in any way we needed.
They also presented us with a $500 donation to help kids in the area to train in Soo Bahk Do because of our many years of supporting the
event. Through our demos and participation in the grand parade our values became visible. More than just a martial arts demo, we had a
spirit of humanity. Our membership this year has been growing on a consistent upswing. We have had 25 new members join and have also
maintained our current membership. We also put together a plan to motivate our Dan members to actively participate on all team events at
this year’s national festival. Our PVT held multiple events to raise funds for all our team members to attend this year’s festival during
these very trying times. We are very proud in the fact that this year we will reach our 100 th Dan member. We continue to grow thanks to
the spirit of our Family PVT committee. The key to our team is the combined thoughts and action by both non-members (parents) and
student members that make up the team. This partnership keeps our team fresh with new ideas. I would have not been able to accomplish
my personal vision if it were not for these driven, dedicated members. Our members feel that this new requirement of visible action of
your Moo Do values is what sets us apart from other
martial arts. Ours is an art that takes the philosophy, creates
our tradition, based on its history. We stand proud to call
ourselves Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan, an art of visible
humanity forged in the fires of our training.
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Thank you for the opportunity to share the history of
our studios family PVT committee, we look forward to
making Kwan Jang Nim’s vision known in our community,
so that they say ‘that’s Soo Bahk Do, Moo Duk Kwan’.

2008 National Festival Schedule of Activities
Thursday - August 14th
8:30 - 12:00 PM Esquire 32x20 Demo Prep Training 1 KJN, SAC, HKI
1:30 - 3:30 PM Grand Hall Area 03 TAC Demo Prep 1 TAC
1:30 - 3:30 PM Grand Hall Area 07 Demo Prep Training 2 KJN, SAC, HKI
3:00 - 7:00 PM Grand Hall Foyer Registration Open HQ Staff
4:00 - 6:00 PM Sunset Room 40x30 REX Meeting REX and TAC Liaison
4:00 - 6:00 PM Board Room Board Meeting Board Directors, KJN, Members
6:30 - 8:00 PM Grand Hall Bonus and Free Seminars TAC Featured Instrs, Members
7:00 PM Foyer Registration Closes HQ Staff
8:00 - 9:00 PM Grand Hall Refresh Space For Friday All Committees
9:00 - 11:00 PM FREE TIME Charlie's is only open until 2:00 AM Fri -Sat
Friday - August 15th
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Foyer Registration Open HQ Staff
8:30 - 10:00 AM Session 1 Grand Hall Guardians and TAC Seminars KJN, SAC, HKI, TAC, Members
10:00 -10:30 AM Session 1.5 Area 14 KDJ Demonstration Previews KJN, (SAC, HKI, TAC optional)
10:30 - 12:00 PM Session 2 Grand Hall Guardians and TAC Seminars KJN, SAC, HKI, TAC, Members
12:00 -12:30 AM Session 2.5 Area 14 KDJ Demonstration Previews KJN, (SAC, HKI, TAC optional)
12:30 - 1:30 Grand Hall Box Luncheon KJN, SAC, HKI, TAC
1:30 - 3:00 PM Session 3 Grand Hall Guardians and TAC Seminars KJN, SAC, HKI, TAC, Members
3:00 -3:30 AM Session 3.5 Area 14 KDJ Demonstration Previews KJN, (SAC, HKI, TAC optional)
3:30 - 5:00 PM Session 4 Grand Hall Guardians and TAC Seminars KJN, SAC, HKI, TAC, Members
5:15 - 6:00 PM Session 4.5 Grand Hall NPVT Awards/Studio Recognition KJN, All Members/non-members
6:30 PM Grand Hall Vacated by all except Setup Committee members
6:30 - 8:00 PM Session 5 Grand Hall Hwa Sun Seminar KJN, Yuk Dans and Up
Due to late finish, everyone is on their own for dinner. No group dinner is planned
7:00 - till Grand Hall RESET Space For Nationals All Committees
7:00 PM Foyer Registration Closes HQ Staff
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Charlie's After Hours All
Saturday - August 16th
6:00 AM - 7:30 PM Foyer Registration Open HQ Staff
7:30 AM Grand Hall Line Up Members
8:00 AM Grand Hall KJN Entrance All
8:05 AM Grand Hall Opening Ceremony All
8:10 AM Head Table KJN Address KJN
8:20 AM HT Podium TAC Chair Address Phillip Bartolacci, SBN
8:25 AM HT Podium Board Chair Address Robert Diehl, SBN
8:30 AM Grand Hall Large Group Photographs Photography Committee
8:35 AM Ring 18 Live TAC Judging/Point Demo TAC Members/Designees
8:50 AM Grand Hall Gup/Dan Ring Assignments Referees, Judges, Members
9:00 AM All Rings Gup and Dan Competition Referees, Judges, Members
11:30 - 1:30 Grand Hall Lunch Room Box Luncheon Referees
11:30 - 1:30 Foyer Hotel Lunch Carts Open All
2:00 PM Rings 6, 7, 14 Regional Team Hyung/Sparring Referees, Judges, Members
4:30 PM Rings 6, 7, 14, 15 Ko Dan Ja Competition Referees, Judges, Members
5:55 PM Grand Hall Closing Ceremonies All
7:30 PM Golden West KJN Demonstration All
8:30 PM Golden West Intermission All
8:35 PM Royal Palm 1-4 Children Banquet Admission Ticket Holders & Guests
9:00 PM Golden West Adult Banquet Admission Ticket Holders
10:00 PM Golden West Awards & KJN Presentations All
11:00 PM Golden West Adult/Child Banquets Dismiss All
11:00 - 2:00 AM Charlie's After Hours All
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2008 National Festival Seminars by Session
Friday Session 1 - 8:30 – 10:00 AM
Area 01. - Developing a Certified Instructor Training Program: Phillip Bartolacci Sa Bom Nim
Area 02. - Firearm Awareness and Defense Strategies: Art Pryor, Sa Bom Nim
Area 03. - Open
Area 04. - Six Methods of Huri: Frank Bonsignore, Sa Bom Nim
Area 05. - Using Huri in Offensive and Defensive Ahp Chagi Applications: Wilton Bennett Jr, Sa Bom Nim
Area 06. - Yuk Dan Candidates Training & KDJ Alumni Advanced Training: Kris Poole, Sa Bom Nim
Area 07. - O Dan Candidates Training & KDJ Alumni Advanced Training: Dae Kyu Jang, Sa Bom Nim
Area 08. - Open
Area 09. - The Science of Stretching: Ken Campbell
Area 10. - Staff Method Basic (Bong Sool): Ted Mason, Sa Bom Nim
Area 11. - Chil Dan Candidate Training & KDJ Alumni Advanced Training: Frank Schermerhorn, Sa Bom Nim
Area 12. - Containing Your Opponent: Practical Application of Self Defense (Ho Sin Sool) Concepts: Josh Lockwood, Sa Bom Nim
Area 13. - Sticks n Bongs (Bong Sul): H.Y. Kwon, Sa Bom Nim
Area 14. - Sparring From A Prone Position (Wa Deh Ryun): Fred Messersmith, Sa Bom Nim
Area 15. - Open - Staff room for meetings
Area 16. - Hwarang Instinctive Archery: Jeff Griggs, Sa Bom Nim
Area 17. - Sa Dan Candidates Training & KDJ Alumni Advanced Training: Daymon Kenyon, Sa Bom Nim
Friday Session 2 – 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Area 01. - Advanced Chil Sung Philosophy: D.K. Jang Sa Bom Nim
Area 02. - Sparring (Ja Yu Dae Ryun) and the Moo Duk Kwan Spirit: Russ Colston, Sa Bom Nim
Area 03. - Skills For Peak Performance in Hyung and Sparring Competition: Jennifer Gibbons, Sa Bom Nim (Youth)
Area 04. - Kicking Basic, Advanced And Mature: Steve Diaz, Sa Bom Nim
Area 05. - The Science of Stretching: Ken Campbell
Area 06. - Technical Interpretation of Song of Sip Sam Seh (1st half): Frank Schermerhorn, Sa Bom Nim
Area 07. - Philosophy, Theory and Foundation of Knife Defense: Vic Martinov, Sa Bom Nim
Area 08. - Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa Preparation: Josh Lockwood, Sa Bom Nim
Area 08. - Open
Area 09. - Moo Do Professionals, What to Say When Prospects Call or Come In: Art Pryor, Sa Bom Nim
Area 10. - Staff Method Advanced (Bong Sool): Ted Mason, Sa Bom Nim
Area 11. - Your Best Hyung Performance Ever: Gary Brown Sa Bom Nim
Area 12. - Submission Techniques & Counters In Hyungs: Michael Garaguso, Sa Bom Nim
Area 13. - Sticks n Bongs (Bong Sul): H.Y. Kwon, Sa Bom Nim
Area 14. - Reversals, Re-reversals and Control: Larry Seiberlich, Sa Bom Nim
Area 15. - Open - Staff room for meetings
Area 16. - Hwarang Instinctive Archery: Jeff Griggs, Sa Bom Nim
Area 17. - First Lessons, First Impressions, Inspiring and Motivating New Students: Daymon Kenyon, Sa Bom Nim
Friday Session 3- 1:30 – 3:00 PM
Area 01. - A Higher Understanding of Ki: D.K. Jang, Sa Bom Nim
Area 02. - Firearms Awareness & Defensive Strategies: Art Pryor, Sa Bom Nim
Area 03. - Naihanji Cho Dan Applications: Frank Bonsignore, Sa Bom Nim
Area 04. - Defense Through Acceptance, Adjustment & Control Through Mobility & Direction: James Donnelly, Sa Bom Nim
Area 05. - Using Huri in Offensive and Defensive Ahp Chagi Applications: Wilton Bennett Jr, Sa Bom Nim
Area 06. - Yuk and Chil Dan Candidate Ko Dan Ja Training: Phillip Bartolacci, Sa Bom Nim
Area 07. - O Dan Candidate Ko Dan Ja Training: Frank Schermerhorn, Sa Bom Nim
Area 08. - First Lessons, First Impressions, Inspiring and Motivating New Students: Daymon Kenyon, Sa Bom Nim
Area 09. - Open
Area 10. - Sharpen Up Your Knife Self Defenses: Ken Trevellyan, Sa Bom Nim
Area 11. - Applied Moo Do Philosophy: Jeff Moonitz, Sa Bom Nim
Area 12. - Containing Your Opponent: Practical Application of Ho Sin Sool Concepts: Josh Lockwood, Sa Bom Nim
Area 13. - Sticks n Bongs (Bong Sul): H.Y. Kwon, Sa Bom Nim
Area 14. - Sparring From a Prone Position (Wa Deh Ryun), Fred Messersmith, Sa Bom Nim
Area 15. - Open Staff room for meetings
Area 16. - Hwarang Instinctive Archery: Jeff Griggs, Sa Bom Nim
Area 17 - Sa Dan Candidate Ko Dan Ja Training: Kris Poole, Sa Bom Nim
Friday Session 4 – 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Area 01. - A Higher Understanding of Ki: D.K. Jang Sa Bom Nim
Area 02. - Sparring (Ja Yu Dae Ryun) and the Moo Duk Kwan Spirit: Russ Colston Sa Bom Nim
Area 03. - Move Like a Master: Kris Poole, Sa Bom Nim
Area 04. - Skills For Peak Performance in Hyung and Sparring Competition: Jennifer Gibbons, Sa Bom Nim (Children)
Area 05. - Using Huri in Offensive and Defensive Ahp Chagi Applications: Wilton Bennett Jr. Sa Bom Nim
Area 06. - Technical Interpretation of Song of Sip Sam Seh (2nd half): Frank Schermerhorn, Sa Bom Nim
Area 07. - Whipping Yang Pyun into Shape: Daymon Kenyon, Sa Bom Nim
Area 08. - Kyo Sa Certification Exam Preparation: Steve Diaz, Sa Bom Nim
Area 09. - Moo Do Professionals, What to Say When Prospects Call or Come In: Art Pryor, Sa Bom Nim
Area 10. - Sharpen Up Your Knife Defense: Ken Trevellyan, Sa Bom Nim
Area 11. - In-depth Study of Ho Shin Sool: Gary Brown Sa Bom Nim
Area 12. - Creative Self Defense (Ho Shin Sool) Applications: Fred Messersmith, Sa Bom Nim
Area 13. - Sticks n Bongs (Bong Sul): H.Y. Kwon, Sa Bom Nim
Area 14. - Sparring From A Seated Position: Ted Mason, Sa Bom Nim
Area 15. - 4 Steps To A Successful & Financially Stable Moo Do Dojang: Michael Garaguso, Sa Bom Nim
Area 16. - Hwarang Instinctive Archery: Jeff Griggs, Sa Bom Nim
Area 17 - Use of A Cane (Applications): Larry Seiberlich Sa Bom Nim
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Region
Sparring
Team
Youth
Hyung Team
Adult
Hyung Team
Senior
Hyung Team
Region 1 NO NO NO NO
Region 2
Peter Douris
Dae Kwon
Annie Reed
Rick Reed
Ben Donaghy
NO NO Tonetta Wallen
Heidi VanVorce
Ruth Brown
Region 3 NO NO NO NO
Region 4 Renee Williams
Ben LaMasters
Mike Chernick
Hans Elie
Katie Worley
NO NO NO
Region 5
Region 6
Region 7
Region 8
Region 9
Matt Kulma
Andrew Cotsones
James Halbig
Orlando Antongiorgi
Karen Cronin
Hayden Pesko
James Jessup
Mike Wilson
Zach McKay
Brandi Deleeuw
Corey Middendorf
Nicholas Kirick
Daniel Martinez
Andrew Martinez
Nicole Herlofsky
Brian Corrales
Norman Tai
Robert Wood
Dan Dixon
Sue Fittanto
Mark Bua
Casey Burns
Thad Gilmore
Francis Ka
Geoff Stirling
2008 Regional Teams
Chris Raymond
David Arrington
Ed Jurkovic Jr.
Victoria Dingeldein
Raven Lupone
Dylan McKay
Zach McKay
NO
NO
Blake Berk
Jordyn Berk
Brittany Lockhart
James Menkhaus
Orlando Antongiorgi
Luis Antongiorgi
NO
Peter Herlofsky
Corey Middendorf
Sam Lauer
Johnna Modene
Sue Fittanto
Jen Rupert
Clay Christenson
Kyle Phillips
Elizabeth Clark
Paul DeLuca
Guy Chouinard
Phil Crouch
Cindi Chouinard
Susan Barker
John Lupone
Greg Casey
Pam Casey
Lala Mexis
Region 10 NO NO NO NO
NO
NO
NO
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2008 National Festival and Championship Division Ring Assignments
Ring Assignments and Referees for Regional Team & Ko Dan Ja Competition
Ring # 19: Adult Team Hyung & Sparring: G. Berriochoa SBN, E. Frampton SBN, J. Kelly SBN, J. Lockwood SBN, T. Guinn SBN
Ring # 18: Junior Team Hyung & Sparring: K. Poole SBN, M. Garaguso SBN, P. Araeipour SBN, L. Kozak SBN, J. Mahony SBN
Ring # 17: Senior Team Hyung: F. Messersmith SBN, G. Brown SBN, G. Dolby SBN, G. Hoffmeister SBN, J. Duncan SBN
Ring # 20: Split KDJ Division: F. Messersmith SBN, G. Berriochoa SBN, C. Cooper SBN, L. Kozak SBN, E. Frampton SBN
Ring # 19: O Dan Hyung: D. Kenyon SBN, K. Poole SBN, S. Diaz SBN, K. Trevellyan SBN, P. Araeipour SBN
Ring # 18: Yuk Dan Hyung & KDJ Seq Sparring: T. Mason SBN, J. Donnelly SBN, F. Bonsignore SBN, A. Pryor SBN, Schermerhorn SBN
Ring # 17: Sa (4th) Dan Hyung: P. Bartolacci SBN, C. Hays SBN, J. Griggs SBN, G. Brown SBN, D. Mullin SBN
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Hyung
Rules
Hyungs are an essential part of Moo Duk Kwan
Training. Sometimes referred to as a "fighting dance," a
hyung is a pre-planned sequence of blocks and attacks,
executed in the direction of imaginary opponents. Hyungs
condition the mind and body by providing opportunities to
develop focus, balance, speed control, and discipline.
The following are the twelve elements which will
be used by judges to evaluate the performance of
competitors’ hyungs:
1. Form Sequence: Performing the movements in their
correct sequence
2. Power Control: Command of explosive, focused power.
3. Tension and Relaxation: Breathing and timing in
controlled power.
4. Speed and Rhythm Control: Proper speed for the
subsequences in the form.
5. Direction of Movement: Balance and confidence in
turns.
6. Spirit or Attitude: Calmness and humility due to
dedication to perfection in performance.
7. Power of Technique: The offensive and defensive moves
are of equal power.
8. Understanding of Technique: The techniques happen
without thought.
9. Distinctive Features of the Form: Spectators should be
aware of the kinds of attacks and direction of attackers the
form is designed for.
10. Perfect Finish: The form ends at the same spot at which
it began.
11. Precision of Movements: Displaying the finest logical
coordination of balance, distance, power, ability, and
control.
12. Intentness: The eyes show determination and
preparedness.
Scoring of hyungs is based on a point system
providing the practitioner the opportunity to score between
5 and 10 points. The lowest possible score awarded is five
points and the highest being 10.
There are up to five judges for each division. Each
judge awards a score of between 5 and 10 points. All scores
are then added together and the highest cumulative score
determines the winner.
Sparring
Rules
Sparring is a test of the ability of two participants to
respond with the techniques learned in their daily training to
spontaneous attacks and defenses.
The center referee controls the activity of the ring,
monitors contestant safety, and the four ring judges. There
are four judges located at the corners of the ring who
evaluate the sparring match and request a stop in the action
for the verification of a point by either participant. The
sparring match is two minutes long, and ordinarily, time is
not stopped while the action is stopped to determine a call.
The center referee or any ring judge can request a stop of the
action for the determination of a point call, because the
participants are outside the ring area, or to request a warning
for improper conduct by a participant.
The contestant on the left side of the center referee,
as he or she faces the head table to bow, is designated “red”
and the other as “white. This designation is made to
distinguish the
participants for the purpose of discussing to whom a point
should be awarded. The contestants spar continuously unless
instructed to stop by the center referee. When the action is
stopped for a point call decision, each judge must make one
of three basic calls:
1. Point: The flag with the color of the contestant being
awarded a point is raised. A point is scored when a proper
technique is
delivered to the proper target area. (Between the belt and the
head on the front side of the body only).
2. No Point: Both flags are crossed and pointed toward the
floor.
3. Could Not See: Both flags are crossed and raised in front
of the face.
In the case of contact, those judges who see
contact have three possible choices of calls:
1. Warning With Point: The flag with the color of the
contestant being awarded a point and given a warning is
tapped on the other flag then raised.
2. Warning No Point: The flag with the color of the
contestant being given a warning it tapped on the other flag
then extended parallel to the ground.
3. Disqualification: The flag with the color of the contestant
being disqualified is tapped on the other flag and then
extended toward the ground.
the
The head referee is authorized to issue warnings in other
situations.
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Official Judging Calls
White Point Red Point Could Not See No Point
Contact Contact & Point Contact w/o Point Disqualification
Ring Positions for Hyung and Sparring Competition
Hyung
Sparring
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T.A.C. Approved Hyungs For Rank Divisions
White Belt:
10th-9th Gup
Green Belt:
6th Gup
Red Belt:
3rd Gup
Dan Members:
Cho Dan
Ko Dan Ja:
Sa Dan
Kicho Hyung Il Bu
Kicho Hyung E Bu
Kicho Hyung Sam Bu
Orange Belt:
8th Gup
Kicho Hyung Sam Bu
Pyong Ahn Cho Dan
7th Gup
Chil Sung E Ro
Pyung Ahn Cho Dan
Chil Sung Il Ro
Chil Sung E Ro
Pyung Ahn E Dan
5th Gup
Chil Sung Il Ro
Chil Sung E Ro
Pyung Ahn Sam Dan
4th Gup
Chil Sung Il Ro
Pyong Ahn Sa Dan
Chil Sung Sam Ro
Chil Sung Il Ro
Chil Sung Sam Ro
Pyung Ahn Sa Dan
2nd Gup
Chil Sung Il Ro
Chil Sung Sam Ro
Passai
Pyung Ahn O Dan
1st Gup
Chil Sung Il Ro
Chil Sung Sam Ro
Du Moon
Naihanji
Chil Sung Sam Ro
Joong Jol
Jin Do
Naihanji E Dan
E Dan
Chil Sung Sa Ro
Po Wol
Rohai
Naihanji Sam Dan
Sam Dan
Chil Sung O Ro
Yang Pyon
Sip Soo
Kong Sang Koon
Sal Chu
Wang Shu
Sei Shan
Chil Sung Yuk Ro
O Dan
Ji On
Choong Ro
O Sip Sa Bo
Chil Sung Chil Ro
TBA
Yuk Dan
White Belt:
6&under M/F
7–8 M/F
9–10 M/F
11–12 M/F
Orange Belt:
6&under M/F
7–8 M/F
9–10 M/F
11–12 M/F
Sam Dan:
13–15 Female
13–15 Male
16–17 Female
16–17 Male
18 - 30 Male
18 - 30 Female
31–45 Female
31–45 Male
46 & Up Female
46 & Up Male
White /
Orange Belt:
13–15 Male
13 - 15 Female
16–17 Male
16–17 Female
18-30 Male
18-30 Female
31–45 Male
31–45 Female
46 + Male
46 + Female
Hyung Divisions
Green Belt:
6&under M/F
7–8 M/F
9–10 M/F
11–12 M/F
13–15 Male
13 - 15 Female
16–17 Male
16–17 Female
18 - 30 Male
18 - 30 Female
31–45 Male
31–45 Female
46 & Up Male
46 & Up Female
Red Belt:
6&under M/F
7–8 M/F
9–10 M/F
11–12 M/F
13–15 Male
13 - 15 Female
16–17 Male
16–17 Female
18 - 30 Male
18 - 30 Female
31–45 Male
31–45 Female
46 & Up Male
46 & Up Female
Regional Hyung Teams
Senior Dan Team Hyung Division
41 & Up
Adult Team
18-40
Junior Dan Team Hyung Division
Under 18
Cho Dan:
9–10 M/F
11–12 M/F
13–15 Female
13–15 Male
16–17 Female
16–17 Male
18 - 30 Male
18 - 30 Female
31–45 Female
31–45 Male
46 & Up Female
46 & Up Male
E Dan:
11–12 M/F
13–15 Female
13–15 Male
16–17 Female
16–17 Male
18 - 30 Male
18 - 30 Female
31–45 Female
31–45 Male
46 & Up Female
46 & Up Male
Kodanja:
Sa Dan
O Dan
Yuk Dan
Adaptive Divisions
6-12 All Ranks
13-17 All Ranks
18+All Ranks
The Technical Advisory Committee reserves the right to adjust divisions
as necessary to provide the most enjoyable experience for all competitors.
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White Belt:
6 & Under M/F
7–8 M/F
9–10 M/F
11–12 M/F
Orange Belt:
6 & Under M/F
7–8 M/F
9–10 M/F
11–12 M/F
Sam Dan:
13–15 Male
13–15 Female
16–17 Male
16–17 Female
18–30 Male LW
18–30 Male HW
18–30 Female
31–39 Male LW
31–39 Male HW
31–39 Female
40–45 Male LW
40–45 Male HW
40–45 Female
46 & Up Male
46 & Up Female
White / Orange
Belt:
13–15 Male
13-15 Female
16–17 Male
16–17 Female
18–30 Male
18–30 Female
31–39 Male
31–39 Female
40–45 Male
40–45 Female
46 & Up Male
46 & Up Female
Adaptive Divisions
6-12 All Ranks
13-17 All Ranks
18+All Ranks
Sparring Divisions
Green Belt:
6 & Under M/F
7–8 M/F
9–10 M/F
11–12 M/F
13–15 Male
13 –15 Female
16–17 Male
16–17 Female
18–30 Male
18–30 Female
31–39 Male
31–39 Female
40–45 Male
40–45 Female
46 & Up Male
46 & Up Female
Red Belt:
6 & Under M/F
7–8 M/F
9–10 M/F
11–12 M/F
13–15 Male
13 - 15 Female
16–17 Male
16–17 Female
18–30 Male
18–30 Female
31–39 Male
31–39 Female
40–45 Male
40–45 Female
46 & Up Male
46 & Up Female
Ko Dan Ja:
Sequenced Sparring
Cho Dan:
9–10 M/F
11–12 M/F
13–15 Male
13–15 Female
16–17 Male
16–17 Female
18–30 Male LW
18–30 Male HW
18–30 Female
31–39 Male LW
31–39 Male HW
31–39 Female
40–45 Male LW
40–45 Male HW
40–45 Female
46 & Up Male
46 & Up Female
E Dan:
11–12 M/F
13–15 Male
13–15 Female
16–17 Male
16–17 Female
18–30 Male LW
18–30 Male HW
18–30 Female
31–39 Male LW
31–39 Male HW
31–39 Female
40–45 Male LW
40–45 Male HW
40–45 Female
46 & Up Male
46 & Up Female
Regional Adult Sparring
Teams
Please Register by Age & Rank
All men’s divisions (age 16 & up) will have light and heavy weight divisions.
All participants must wear the following:
Headgear, mouthpiece, groin cup (men) & hand pads
(covering knuckles only). Full hand, foot, and body
protective gear prohibited.
We emphasize no contact!
Results from the Nationals will be posted at www.soobahkdo.com
The Technical Advisory Committee reserves the right to adjust divisions
as necessary to provide the most enjoyable experience for all competitors.
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The Board of Directors
Thanks all Supporters and Participants
of the 2008 National Festival & Championship
for making this event another great chapter
in the Moo Duk Kwanʼs Distiguished History
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H.C. Wang Kwan Jang Nim
Phillip Bartolacci Sa Bom Nim - Dae Kyu Jang Sa Bom Nim - Ken Trevellyan Sa Bom Nim
Jeffrey Griggs Sa Bom Nim - Daymon Kenyon Sa Bom Nim - Craig Hays Sa Bom Nim
Frank Schermerhorn Sa Bom Nim - Steven Diaz Sa Bom Nim - Cash Cooper Sa Bom Nim
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Best wishes
to all competitors
from
Miramar Martial
Arts Academy
The Federation thanks
Steve McMahon at ZDI, Inc.
for hosting the web
results of our
National Festival and Championship.
Special Thanks to
Adele Bartolocci
for creating the artwork of our
National Festival and Championship!
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Kenyon’s Soo Bahk Do
thanks
Kwan Jang Nim
for his graciousness,
respect and
gentle guidance
A Special thanks to
for their
generous donation of
time, materials, and
expertise to help make
this year’s
National Program
a success.
2009 National Festival and Championships
August 27-29
Gup and Dan Competition: August 29, 2009
Guardians of The Art & TAC Seminars: August 27-28, 2009
Three Days of Kyo Sa Certification Exam: August 27-29, 2009
Three Days of Moment With The Masters: August 27-29, 2009
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A Brief History of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan
Soo Bahk Do is the name Founder Hwang Kee created to identify the martial art that we study. Its direct
translation is Soo (hand), Bahk (strike), and Do (art or way).
According to the Moo Yei Do Bo Tong Ji, which is the oldest known recorded history of martial art practice
indigenous to Korea. The term "bak" appears to have first been used in the age of Chun Chu (2700 years
ago) and the term "su bak" appears to have been first used during the early Jon Han Dynasty in China
(2200 years ago).
Numerous variations of terms referring to "su bak" are recorded in historical documentation and wall
paintings of tombs since the Han Dynasty (2000 years ago) and through the Ko Ku Ryo, Silla, and Ko
Ryo Dynasties and down to the Yi Dynasty (600 years ago).
However, su bak ki (su bak technique) or su bak hee (su bak dance) seem to have been more actively
known and practiced during the Ko Ku Ryo dynasty (2000 years ago), Ko Ryo dynasty (1000 years ago),
and Yi Dynasty (600 years ago) of Korea. This shows that su bak ki (or hee) was practiced by Korean
people traditionally since the Ko Ku Ryo Dynasty of 200 years ago.
The existence of su bak in Korea had slipped into obscurity for nearly a half century during the Japanese
occupation until Korea became an independent country at the end of World War II on August 15, 1945.
Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee discovered su bak during his scholarly research of the Moo Yei Do Bo Tong
Ji in 1957. His discovery created an opportunity for him to spearhead the rebirth of su bak as a
traditional Korean martial art for practitioners around the world. He spent long and arduous hours
studying and translating the Moo Yei Do Bo Tong Ji to develop his martial art system which he named
"Soo Bahk Do" and taught through his Moo Duk Kwan (Military Virtue Institute). He also founded
and formally registered the Korean Soo Bahk Do Association, Moo Duk Kwan as a corporation with the
Korean government on June 30, 1960. His martial art system is recognized as a living art, and he strongly
encouraged practitioners to connect with its long and proud heritage.
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