Summer 2010 - The World Tang Soo Do Association

World Tang Soo Do Association
Newsletter No.
78 Spring/Summer 2010
Welcome
1600 participants!
Success!
Before it even
officially begins, there
is no other way to
describe the 2010 World
Championship. With the
many challenges we are
all faced with in today’s
economy and global
uncertainty, World Tang
Soo Do practitioners
from around the world
dug deep to make sure
they were part of the
most historical World
Championship to date.
Over 1,600 participants
have signed up, which
is more than the last
World Championship in
Orlando, Florida!
With a new
tournament location,
viewing the site of the
next headquarters and
Grandmaster Shin
getting promoted to 9th
Dan, this is sure to be a
weekend to remember.
Thanks to everyone who
has already made this a
success and good luck to
all the competitors!
Tang Soo!

Welcome New
Studios AND Clubs
Studios Owner Region
Dragon Master’s Karate............................Miguel Soto.............................. 18
Shin’s Tang Soo Do- Corozal.....................Pedro Perez............................... 18
Palmetto Panther M.A..............................Chad Smith................................ 7
Torres Tang Soo Do Academy...................Jose Torres................................ 18
Tang Soo Do Sollin...................................Robert Ochwat.......................... 11
Freixianda Tang Soo Do...........................John Antunes............................ 11
Jip Kye Sohn Tang Soo Do........................Bauke Dijkstra.......................... 11
Columbus Tang Soo Do Academy............Tom Marker.............................. 22
Northern Mountain TSD..........................Aaron Kaye................................ 9
Clubs Owner Region
Cedice Tang Soo Do PR............................Adi Martinez............................ 18
Commonwealth Tang Soo Do...................Brent Lacey................................ 7
Tae Kyum Oh Yi TSD...............................Pedro Biamonte........................ 18
IPC TSD Coronado..................................Pedro Biamonte........................ 18
Golden Isle Tang Soo Do..........................Brian Califf............................... 21
Causby Karate Academy...........................Stephanie Causby....................... 7
Menwith Hill Tang Soo Do.......................Willliam Smith.......................... 11
Omaha Tang Soo Do.................................Bruce Finger.............................. 3
White Dragon TSD...................................Meredyth Phillips....................... 1
Bassai Tang Soo Do..................................Leonardo Barboza.................... 18
Ripepi Studio............................................Carloes Ripepi.......................... 12
Redwood Dragon Tang Soo Do................Jac Hargrave.............................. 1
Kyum Son-Catamarca...............................Jorge Gauaitmalt...................... 12
Chosen Martial Arts..................................Lester Hicks............................... 8
Mountain Lion Tang Soo Do....................Francis Cardinal....................... 20
Western PA Martial Arts...........................Jonathan Schlegel...................... 22
Cariari Tang Soo Do.................................Laura Bustamante.................... 18
Yomchi-Do, Costa Rica.............................Hector Barboza......................... 18
Ji-Beh Martial Arts...................................Randy Kafka............................. 9
Joint Forces Tang Soo Do.........................Leslie Flaum.............................. 7
Middleburg M.A.-NAS.............................Jan Lappin................................ 21
Pal Che Club.............................................Maria Gimena Solari................ 12
Hines Eagle Nest Karate...........................Alyce Deakin............................. 5
Dunner’s Martial Arts...............................Jeff Dunner................................ 6
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the association, visit the kidszone for fun
activities, submit your photos for the photo
contest and win a $25.00 gift certificate, read
about the studio of the month and master
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consistently improving. Visit the page today.
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about the many studios we have. Approval
is easy, simply follow the directions on the
page and your studio will soon be linked to
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South Africa Needs Our Support Again
I
recently had the opportunity to visit South
Africa and work with students from Pretoria
Tang Soo Do and South African Tang Soo Do.
I was pretty surprised to find the Ross family,
students training there who were originally from
Master Godwin’s Korean Martial Arts Institute out
of my home Region (8). The parents are both Cho
Dans, their oldest son an E Dan, and their youngest
son a 2nd Gup. It is indeed a small world! Advanced
students from both schools met at the home of the
Ross’s. We had a good training session and students
stayed for a South African Brai (Bar-b-que).
As usual, the technical level of the students
was very high. This was true for the young white
belts I had the opportunity to observe as well as the
advanced students I worked with.
Roberto Bovo, Chief Instructor of Pretoria Tang
Soo Do has been conducting classes at a private
school for black youngsters. He offers the classes
for free and incurs the travel expenses on his own.
He now needs funding for Gup testing, WTSDA
Registration and uniforms. Anyone wishing to
make a donation can send it to WTSDA with the
instructions it is to be used by Pretoria Tang Soo Do
for this purpose only.
I am hoping to return to South Africa in March
and I am truly looking forward to seeing these
students in uniforms; sporting some colors in their
belts.
Submitted by,
Master Nate Gordon, Oh Dan
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2009 Clínica Latinoamericana de Maestros
2009 Latin american Masters Clinic
Durante los días 9 al 11 de diciembre se
celebró la 6ta clínica Latinoamericana
de Maestros y campamento de liderazgo
de la Región 12. Este año se celebró en
la Villa Marista, Mar Del
Plata, Argentina.
El lugar donde se
llevó a cabo la clínica
de Maestros es un lugar
hermoso y que ayuda
a tener una experiencia
de paz espiritual, un
verdadero retiro de
nuestras vidas cotidianas.
Durante esta clínica
participaron maestros
de diferentes partes de
Argentina, Chile, Estados
Unidos y Puerto Rico.
También participaron
candidatos de diferentes
estudios de Argentina, Chile, Aruba y Puerto Rico.
Desde el momento que llegamos al campamento de
capacitación el Master Walter Serapio, su familia y
estudiante nos hizo sentir como si estuviéramos en
familia, atendiendo cada detalle del campamento
desde el alojamiento, actividades, comida y
transportación haciendo
esta experiencia una
sumamente agradable
e inolvidable. Este
campamento y clínica fue
todo un éxito gracias a
su esfuerzo y a todos los
que colaboraron con el
mismo.
Cada uno de los
momentos que vivimos
en esta clínica, desde
aprender y refinar nuestras
ténicas directamente de
nuestro Grand Master
Shin, Yoga y defensa
personal entre otras hasta la noche de el programa de
talentos ofrecida por los candidatos los cuales hubo
un despliegue de talentos que van desde cantantes
de opera, futuros chiefs de cocina, los Masters
bailarines hasta los raperos de Puerto Rico.
Esta clínica de Maestros no solo fue un tiempo
de aprendizaje y refinamiento de nuestras técnicas
sino que fue una oportunidad de compartir con
maestros extranjeros,
hacer o fortalecer los
lazos de amistad y el
lugar sirvió como un
vehículo para tener una
experiencia de retiro total
de nuestra vida cotidiana,
de olvidarnos que somos
maestros pero acordarnos
que somos y que nunca
debemos de olvidar que
somos estudiantes y que
constantemente debemos
tener un aprendizaje
continuo. Esta experiencia
debe ser una oportunidad
para tomar un momento
en nuestras vidas para mirar nuestro futuro como
líderes de nuestra organización, consolidar nuestros
conocimientos y aprovechar para unirnos cada
vez más para fortalecer nuestra organización
en nuestra área y nuestro país. Exhorto a todos
nuestros Maestros y hermanos Latinoamericanos de
Argentina, Chile, Costa
Rica, México, Sur y
Centro América que
aprovechen esta clínica
para fortalecer nuestros
vínculos como latinos a
participar en la clínica
Latinoamericana de
Maestros 2010 que va a
ser más excitante y no
tengo duda que va a ser
todo un éxito como lo fue
esta clínica.
The 6th Annual Latin American Masters
Clinic and Region 12 leadership camp was
held from December 9-11, 2009. This
year the event was held in Villa Marista,
Mar Del Plata, Argentina.
The location of the Masters clinic was at a
beautiful place, which helped to provide an experience
of spiritual peace, a true retreat from our everyday
lives. The clinic involved Masters and candidates
from different parts of Argentina, Chile, United
States, Aruba and Puerto Rico. From the moment we
arrived at the training camp Master Walter Serapio,
his family and students made us feel as if we were
part of their family. They handled every detail of the
camp, from the accommodations to activities, food
and transportation. Thus making this experience
an extremely pleasant and unforgettable one. This
camp and clinic was a success thanks to his effort
and all those who collaborated with it.
We enjoyed many great experiences during this
camp. From learning and refining our techniques
directly from Grandmaster Shin, to yoga (from
Master Salazar) and personal defense (from Master
Jara). Additionally, we enjoyed the talent show put
on by the candidates. They showed us a range of
talents, which included opera-style singers, displays
of cooking from future chefs, the dancing Masters
and the Region 18 rappers.
This Masters clinic was not only a time of
learning and refinement of our techniques but it was
an opportunity to share with foreign Masters. It also
allowed us to strengthen the ties of friendships and
served as a vehicle for a total retreat of our everyday
lives. We were able to forget that we are instructors
and reminded us that we are always students and we
must constantly be learning. This experience served
as an opportunity to take a moment in our lives to
look towards our future of our organization. We
were able to consolidate our knowledge, unite and
strengthen our organization in our region and our
country.
I urge all our Latin American Masters and
brothers/sisters of Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica,
Mexico, South and Central America to use this
clinic to strengthen our bonds by participating in the
Latin American Masters Clinic in 2010. It is sure to
be just as, if not more, exciting and successful than
last years!
Submitted by,
Miguel Soto, 3er Dan
Secretario Región 18
Photo from left to right: Master Victor Jara (Chile), Master Luis Angrehs (Argentina) , Grand Master Jae C Shin, Director Región 12 Master Larry Dercole (USA), Master Carmelo Rivera (Puerto Rico), Master José Zaragoza (Puerto Rico), Master Walter Serapio (Argentina), Director
Region 18 Master Wilfredo Burgos (Puerto Rico), KSN Melissa Noguera (Aruba), BSBN Ruth Lorenzo, Master Michael Inoshita (USA), BSBN Edgar Sein (Puerto Rico), BSBN Pedro Soto (Chile), BSBN José Rivera (Puerto Rico), BSBN Norma Difiora (Argentina), SBN Matías Angrehs
(Argentina), Master María Salazar (Argentina), BSBN Miguel Soto (Puerto Rico), BSBN Pablo Pieropan (Argentina), Master Norberto Lorenzo (Argentina), BSBN Jorge Guaitimalt (Argentina), BSBN Carlos Gil (Puerto Rico), Master Christian Alvarez (Argentina)
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Region 22 Takes Wing
Regionals on the reef
On January 1st, 2010 WTSDA welcomed
its newest Region. Comprised of studios
from parts of Region 8 & Region 5 -
Region 22 contains studios from the
western half of Pennsylvania and Ohio. Our first
official function was a combined Instructor and
Leadership class held on January 16th at River
Valley Tang Soo Do Academy in Ambridge, PA.
While the members of the Region 22 Leadership
Class participated in a vigorous training session
led by Master Jared Arteca, the studio heads met
in a separate room to begin organizing the events
that would fill the year. In addition to scheduling
events such as the Dan Test, Dan Camp, Regional
Championship and Instructor/Leadership classes,
they discussed the policies and procedures that are
necessary for the smooth operation of the Region.
Each event was assigned a coordinator and when
necessary a team to assist them. This meeting was
an excellent opportunity for the members of the
new Region to start working together. I personally
wish to thank each and every one of them for their
contributions during the meeting and the good
work I know they will be doing on behalf of our
new region.
After 3 hours everyone had a firm understanding
of the goals and tasks for Region 22 in 2010. Our
meeting was adjourned and the Leadership Class
completed their training. We took the opportunity
to note this important event with a group photo and
then enjoyed a pizza lunch before heading back to
our respective studios.
We have a lot of work to do and are excited
about the prospects for growth and development
that Region 22 has going forward. On behalf of
all the members of Region 22 I would like to thank
Grandmaster Shin and the Masters for their support
and a special recognition to the members of Region
5 & 8 who have offered their support for this new
adventure.
Submitted by,
Master Scott C. Homschek
Region 22 Director
Standing Row (left to right): Master David Josefik, Master Terry Summers, Master Scott Merrill, Master Rick Panebianco, Mr. Roy Orr, Master Mark Jorgensen, Master Gary Josefik, Master Scott Homschek,
Mr. Mark Morrisey, Mr. Rashaud Olson, Master Jared Arteca, Mr. Tim Shawver, Mr. Michael Krause, Ms. Susan Strohm, Mr. Larry Krest, Master Bob Manculich, Mr. Jonathan Schlegel , Mr. Mark Holtman
Seated/Kneeling Row (lfet to right): Ms. Linda Russo, Ms. Julia Harvey, Ms. Rikki Jorgensen, Mr. Tom Marker, Ms. Elise Casello, Mr. Dave Ilko, Mr. Roy Donaldson, Mr. Matt White
Region 7 held their 2009 regional
tournament in Myrtle Beach, SC on
November 6-7 at the beautiful Crowne
Reef Hotel. Azure skies and a cool ocean
breeze greeted the arrival of 169 participants, some
of whom traveled more than 500 miles to compete,
fellowship and train.
The official TSD weekend began Friday night
at 7:00 as Region 7 Black Belts gathered to train
with the Grandmaster. Grandmaster Jae C. Shin
instructed students on the “basics” of executing
kong kyuck and ahp cha ki with exacting technique.
Detail and energy were the theme of the evening
and Black Belts enjoyed intensive work with the
Grandmaster.
Late in the evening,
Region 7 Black Belts
practiced the demo,
under the leadership of
Mr. Christopher Dunn,
Sam Dan from Chapin
Martial Arts. Master
Mitchell Dunn kept the
Dans focused and moving as one to the beat of
the drum as we executed the Naihachi hyungs. The
Masters finished the demo with Shi Shan.
Opening ceremonies convened with words from
the Grandmaster and the return of the 2008 cups.
Raffle ticket sales for the scholarship fund began
and Black Belts were promoted. The Hall of Fame
Winners were then announced: Mr. Chad Smith,
E Dan, (Palmetto Panther) was awarded Studio of
the Year. Instructor of the Year was awarded to
Mr. Christopher Dunn, Sam Dan, (Chapin Martial
Arts). The Henderson Family, (Scota Karate
Academy) was awarded Family of the Year. Student
of the Year was given to Ms. Nancy Miller, (Twin
Dragons). Mr. Eric King, Sam Dan, (Charlotte
TSD) was awarded the Community Service Award.
Ms. Natalie Harper, Cho Dan, from Chapin Martial
Arts was awarded the Spirit Award for the fall black
belt testing cycle and Mr. Brent Lacey, Sam Dan,
(Twin Dragons), was the recipient of a $1000.00
scholarship from the Region 7 Scholarship Fund to
support academic progress and achievement.
Competition began early Saturday morning
with Black Belt competition. Jillian Pruitt, Cho
Dan, was awarded the Adult Black Belt cup, Kathy
Scully, E Dan, the Senior Black Belt cup and Chris
Antley, Cho Dan, was the Junior Black Belt cup
winner (recipients from Scota Karate Academy).
Award winners for the Gup divisions were as
follows: Noah Block, Jr. Gup, Corinne Dooley, Adult
Gup, Joy Sheil, Senior Gup, Caitlyn Hensley, Jr.
Advanced Gup, Maxim Williams, Adult Advanced
Gup and Rachel Mann, Senior Advanced Gup (all
winners from Scota Karate Academy).
The weekend concluded with a more-thanone-person-could-ever-eat
buffet seafood dinner
with the Grandmaster, Masters, instructors and
families of Region 7. Students and families had the
opportunity renew friendships and get to know each
other outside of the competition ring. Participants,
while fiercely competitive and serious about their
individual and school training, have an incredible
sense of brotherhood, love and support for all
members of the Region 7 TSD family. I am forever
amazed and proud of the unity, friendship, respect
and support that emanates between the schools and
competitors in the region.
Thanks for all of the hard work and dedication
of the Region 7 Masters and instructors. Special
thanks to Master Jim Mars, Master Mitchell Dunn,
Master Joel Gilreath, Master Joe Scota, Mr. Jim
Young, Sam Dan, and the countless others who
pitched in to make the event a success! And as
always, thanks to the Grandmaster for his steadfast
love and dedication to regional events and the World
Tang Soo Do Association!
Submitted by,
Kathy Scully, E Dan
Scota Karate Academy
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Interview with Master Brian (Fishman) Fisher
Master Gordon opened the Region 8 Championship
with comments on being a true Champion, and what it
takes to be one. As I contemplated his words, I decided to do
an interview with the best Champion I know, Master Brian
Fisher. Following is a few of his reflections on tournaments
past, and how they compare with those of today.
C.V. How old were you when you started Tang Soo Do?
B.F. I started at the age of 12.
C.V. How many years have you been teaching as a chief
instructor?
B.F. I guess it’s about ten years I have been instructing. I
put in five years with Main Line TSD, five years with Oxford
TSD, and I had experience teaching at Shin Karate before
that.
C.V. What has your years as Sah Bum Nim taught you?
B.F. Those years of teaching have made me into a better
person, and it has been a great study of human nature. I
believe to be a good teacher; you must be a good student.
I believe it takes work; you cannot make a Black Belt
overnight.
C.V. How do you compare our tournaments now as to
when you began competing?
B.F. For one thing, parents are more supportive now; also
back when I was first competing at Black Belt level, the
The World Tang Soo Do web site is undergoing some
exciting changes. The web committee has been
working on upgrading the site and you will soon see a
completely updated site with a new look and feel. Several
new features are in the planning, including a pass word
protected “Instructor’s Only” area where instructors and
studio owners can get the latest information from World
Headquarters.
We are also in the process of upgrading all World Tang
Soo Do’s forms and documents and creating electronic
versions which will be readily available on the new site.
This means that all the forms and applications the studio
owners need to efficiently run their Do Jang can quickly
and easily be downloaded and printed from the web site.
A new “Students” area is planned in addition to areas of
general information for the public interested in learning
more about World Tang Soo Do.
Electronic commerce is also coming to the WTSDA
web page. The first incarnation of the web store was set
up for online purchase and payments through PayPal
for the 2010 WTSDA World Championship. Students
could register online and pay their registration fee as well
as purchase T- shirts, spectator Wrist Bands and Picnic
trophies were pretty much won by the same competitors
again and again. At the present, we are producing new
champions every year.
C.V. Interesting, to what do you give credit for this
change?
B.F. The new contact rules (meaning no contact) has made
it more attractive to parents, and competitors that were
tentative to compete before. It provides a safer venue. Also
the judging is much better, more fair and consistent.
C.V. You have achieved what most students’ only dream
about, winning the Regional’s three times in a row and holding
the title of World Champion for four years. How would you
advise a student with dreams of being a Champion?
B.F. Well, I would begin serious training at least three months
before a major competition. I would put in two to three
hour workouts every day. It takes dedication to obtain your
goal.
C.V. Do you have any words of wisdom for the average
competitor?
B.F. Yes, do your best, try to improve inwardly, and you will
gain confidence with each competition.
Submitted by,
Master Chuck Vaughn
Tickets through PayPal right on the web site.
Keep watching the web site to see these exciting new
changes begin to evolve how we see and interact with
World Tang Soo Do on the web.
Submitted by,
John Roumanis VMD, Sam Dan
Woodbury Family Karate
Top: A preview look at the new World Tang Soo Do
web site Home page.
Right: The WTSDA World Championship’s web store.
The most recent Guard Seminar took place
on October 3rd and 4th, 2009 at Master
Mike Molinaro’s dojang in Little Falls,
New York. This annual sanctioned event
has grown to sixteen participants, the highest
number in four years. The training continues to be
of excellent quality. There are several core students
that have been with Master Molinaro since the
inaugural seminar in 2006. Each year new students
have become part of the seminar.
Master Molinaro is totally committed to
promoting Mastery level in Tang Soo Do by
enhancing our present empty hand techniques that
appear in our hyungs, il soo sik dae ryun and ho sin
sul. In essence, he teaches repetitious grinding and
polishing (ryun ma). Master Molinaro reinforces
moving in stances. The students recognize the value
of the content of the seminar and the potential to
complement our Tang Soo Do techniques.
Ms. Ellen Paine comments, “I appreciate how
the content of the seminar flows directly from our
Tang Soo Do techniques and forms. This provides
an excellent basis for the material and encourages
practical creativity. You really do discover that the
attacks and counters are the ones firmly rooted in our
traditional Tang Soo Do and as Master Molinaro
says ‘where do you find that in the form?’”
Mr. Matt Jacobi, a first year participant,
comments, “The Guard provided a new and amazing
insight into the pyung ahn and naihanchi hyungs
that I never would have imagined and gave unarmed
self-defense a whole new dimension. I am looking
forward to next year.”
Mr. John Curtin stated, “Throughout the
association, one will hear the often repeated theme:
that a true appreciation of the martial arts requires
the investment of one’s body, mind and heart. My
experience at the Guard was an embodiment of all
three. Being involved in an experience such as this
has the effect of reinforcing one’s own passion as
well.”
Another first year student, Mr. John De Stefano
commented, “The most valuable thing I got from
the Guard was inspiration, literally a breath of fresh
air for my spirit. I realized after returning home, I
had allowed my training to become stale. After the
hard-hitting weekend with Master Molinaro, I have
Annual GUARD SEMINAR
been finding all sorts of ways to take myself and
others to the next level. I can’t wait to return next
year.”
Mr. Cesar Fernandez, a Guard veteran,
comments, “It is nice to work with the assortment
of the attendees. It seems everyone picks up on
different aspects of the training. Master Molinaro
is a great teacher and he keeps the passion going
from year to year.”
“The most valuable thing I
got from the Guard was
inspiration, literally a breath
of fresh air for my spirit.”
Mr. Roy Donaldson, a repeat veteran of the
seminar states, “I think for me, this was the best
clinic so far. The level of information presented over
the weekend was amazing. The best part was that the
instruction has evolved with the clinic to bring out
the best in all levels of participants from the beginner
to the people that have attended for the four years it
has been running. The Guard emphasizes the things
we hold closest in Tang Soo Do: Traditionalism,
Professionalism and Brotherhood. Master Molinaro
embodies what we should all be striving for in our
everyday training: pushing the limits of our training
to constantly improve our skills.”
Much appreciation goes to Kwan Chang Nim and
the World Tang Soo Do Association for the ongoing
support and sanction of the Guard seminars. The
seminar raised $1,000 which was donated to the
building fund for the 4th straight year.
Senior Black Belt students interested in attending
a Guard Seminar, should contact, Master Molinaro
at shisun1@yahoo.com.
Submitted by,
David Cuddy, Sam Dan
Bethlehem Martial Arts Academy
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Region 8 Year-end Leadership Class and Dinner
Where Can Leadership Lead You?
Every month, elite instructors of many
dojangs throughout Region 8 meet for
either an afternoon or an evening of
exceptional training, led by a Master
instructor within the region. The Sam Dan, Sah
Dan Instructor and Sah Dan Master members
enjoy the sweat and Qi embodied by the group. The
culmination of this training is the year-end class
and dinner with Grandmaster Shin. He joins us, to
give of his time, explaining further his philosophies
and techniques; we are thankful and grateful for
that opportunity. On November 21, 2009, members
of the Region 8 leadership classes converged on the
Mimidis Karate dojang in Lancaster, Pennsylvania,
to celebrate another year of camaraderie and
training together.
We opened our
session with stretching,
followed by meditation.
Grandmaster Shin
emphasized that
we expand our
meditative state
beyond preparation
for training to include
healing those areas of
our body that needed
revitalization.
Our training for the day was not for advanced
techniques. It was for the enhancement and
refinement of basic techniques. We drilled with only
single techniques; Kwan Chang Nim corrected our
errors as he observed the group. The attainment of
improvement is our goal as higher leveled black belts;
there is to be continued striving for this improvement.
He emphasized that at the end of a drill, returning
to “Baro” should not be a time of lassitude, but a
time of readiness, for the next exercise; there is to
be no break in the rhythm between exercises/drills.
When “Shio” is commanded, then one may relax
and prepare for further training.
We moved on to the empty hand hyung, one by
one, under the observation of Grandmaster Shin.
He stopped us throughout the session, to correct us,
to add historical and technical information to our
accumulated knowledge regarding the association’s
hyung. He emphasized that the power of our art
comes from contraction and extension to the body
to produce a powerful force for striking.
For advanced training, Grandmaster Shin
invited us to understand the history of weapon
use as it pertained to the sword. He presented a
representation of the Korean sword use and the
traditions behind the basic use of the sword. He
has become aware of our casual concern for
weapons and encouraged us to remain vigil about
the lethality of those weapons that we carry and to
pursue the attitude of the warrior; to respect what
those weapons represent to human life.
We ended our session in meditative repose to
quiet our spirits and end the training. Hungry as we
were, we moved our celebration to a local Chinese
restaurant to enjoy
family style dining
and a recap of
the year’s events
and look forward
to 2010 with the
World Tang Soo
Do Association.
Grandmaster Shin
was presented
with a gift of a
quilt, handmade
by Ms Arielle
Sekula, emblazoned with the logo designs of many
dojangs throughout the region. He was moved
by the presentation and the loyalty shown by his
instructors. The day was capped by his presentation
of events forthcoming, to include moving the World
Championship site to Greensboro, North Carolina
this coming summer.
We all said our farewells for the holidays, smiles
on our faces, and with determination to return
anew in January to continue our training schedule
together as brothers in professional martial arts.
Submitted by,
Jeffrey H Baker, Sam Dan
Arteca’s Martial Arts
Zach Ross is embarking on
an incredible adventure
in learning and cultural
diversity. Mr. Ross has been
accepted to be in the inaugural class
of NYU Abu Dhabi this fall. Mr.
Ross began this process by responding
by application and heading to Abu
Dhabi over Thanksgiving break for
a visit and interview. Out of the
250 students who traveled there,
Mr. Ross was chosen to be one of
the 100 students accepted. He will
be majoring in Biology while studying not only in
Abu Dhabi, but has the choice to take semesters
in Berlin, Buena Sores, and Shanghai. Mr. Ross
will enjoy this adventure on a full scholarship and
has also been asked to lead the Scuba Club for the
University.
Under the guidance of Master Wilson Smith,
Mr. Ross began Tang Soo Do training at age five
and has continued through to E Dan. He has been
a vital member of the Twin Dragons Demo Team
for over six years and has taken over as one of the
Directors of the team this past year. Mr. Ross has
just recently completed his Instructor Training and
Leadership Course through Twin Dragons and is
currently a certified instructor through the WTSDA.
Besides his leadership skills, Mr. Ross has competed
in several Regional and World Championships and
is one of our ground defense and weapons trainers.
The instructors and students of Twin Dragons
are so very proud of Mr. Ross and
his accomplishments. We wish
him the very best in his studies and
travels. Besides the wonderful family
influence and personal drive that Mr.
Ross is blessed to have, we would
like to think that his Tang Soo Do
training at Twin Dragons helped in
some way to prepare this exceptional
young man for his future as a leader.
As with all of our students, we wish
him safe travel, love and friendship,
and the very best in life
”NYU Abu Dhabi, through its NYU Abu Dhabi
Institute, will be a world-class center of cuttingedge
research, scholarship and cultural activity.
Situated at a strategic hemispheric crossroads in
a rapidly evolving city, the Institute will create
singular opportunities for leading faculty members
from across the arts, humanities, social sciences,
sciences, engineering, and the professions to carry
out creative scholarship and conduct research on
issues of major disciplinary, multidisciplinary, and
global significance. The Institute will also host
academic conferences, workshops, lectures, film
series, performances, and other public programs
directed both to local audiences and the worldwide
academic and research community.”
Submitted by,
Cassandra Kimmerly
Twin Dragons Martial Arts & Fitness
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Region 8 Championship 2009
Building Enthusiasm When It’s Just Not There
October 22, 2009, it was back to the
Pocono Mountains again for our 23rd
Region 8 Championship. The weather
was another wet, rainy couple of days,
where it rained so hard the toads were in danger of
being drowned, but the weather could not dampen
the spirits of the participants. A little fewer than
700 competitors were vying for medals and the
Championship Cups. Though the competition was
fierce, the rings were conducted in a professional
manner, and the competitors behaved as expected
of WTSDA students.
The Championship got started at around 6:00
p.m., with the creativity competition. Nine teams
showed their stuff. It is always fun to see the different
themes the schools come up with and to watch the
young athletes demonstrate the high degree of
technical ability that must be there in order to place
in the top standings.
Immediately following the creativity competition,
the adult Black Belts were on stage. It was an honor
and a privilege to be a judge in a ring for this group.
It always gives me a thrill to see TSD techniques
performed by the Black Belts. The weapons, hyungs,
and free sparring revealed these folks at the top of
their game.
We wound up the activities for the night and
went back to our rooms to rest up for the next day’s
events.
9:00 a.m., October 23rd, Master of Ceremonies,
Master Nate Gordon, began the day with some
words of wisdom to the competition congregation.
He pointed out that the purpose of the competition
was “Not to win, but to strive to become a
Champion.” He went on to explain the definition
of a True Champion was not always the one who
wins the prize. The making of a True Champion
was more about how you play the game and what
one takes from the experience.
A lot of excitement was in the air, with high
expectations of achievement, as the youth group got
under way. The head table and the judges did such a
great job that we were ahead of schedule before the
Opening Ceremonies. Opening Ceremonies began
on time with an invocation by The Rev. Master
Richards. The winner of the creativity competition
(KMAI) then performed their award winning show.
The next thing up was the promotions of degrees
in Black Belt. After performing a choreographed
sequence run by Master Fisher, the newly promoted
Black Belts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree) came forward
to receive their new rank, a very moving spectacle.
Also receiving higher rank were Black Belts being
promoted to Sah Dan (4th stripe) and three
individuals were promoted to Master (red stripe).
What a joyful time for these Black Belts and their
families, a reward for years of dedication, hard
work, and sacrifice.
At the ending of ceremonies, the rest of the
competition got under way.
All competition was finished at 3:00 p.m., a
record time. As the tournament was breaking up,
one could observe many smiling faces.
Submitted by,
Master Chuck Vaughn
2009 Cup Winners: Youth Dan Male-Drew Mayberry, Black Belt Academy; Youth Dan Female-Isabella
Medica, Black Belt Academy; Senior Dan Male-Kelly Boob, DJ Studios; Senior Dan Female-Faith Gordon-Mazur,
Black Belt Academy; Adult Dan Male-Geoffrey Dorrell Setyanto, KMAI; Adult Dan Female-Rachel Berger, Northern
Star; Youth Male Gup-Charles Newkirk, Shin Karate; Youth Female Gup (Co-winners)-Keara Dugey, C&J Mountain
Warriors & Cassandra Primo, KMAI; Adult Male Gup-Matthew Porter, KMAI; Adult Female Gup-Crystal Wenrick,
Arteca’s Martial Arts; Creativity-KMAI
Imagine the scene: 7 o’clock on a Saturday
morning; a 13-year old and 11-year old
wanting desperately to sleep in after a long
week of school, basketball, play practice and
karate; dad is out of town visiting his parents; mom
is responsible for waking the kids to get them ready
for a karate tournament. Sounds like a joyous
Saturday morning, right?
Well...not exactly, not in the Mudd household or
at least not initially. Here’s how things unfolded …
The Region 8 Eastern Zone Spring Championship
tournament was finally upon us and I was up early
to prepare. I was looking forward to it because I was
going to have my first opportunity to participate as
a timekeeper. The tournament was
also taking place at the Phoenixville
YMCA, where my son Jordan and
I are assistant instructors under Dr.
David Painter. So, a good number
of our students were competing
and I was looking forward both to
watching and supporting them.
However, at that hour of
the morning, Jordan and my
daughter Savannah were not quite
as enthusiastic as I was. In fact, there was quite a
bit of grumbling as they slowly moved from their
beds down to breakfast. And, yes, there were those
inevitable comments and questions: “I’m so tired.”
“Do we have to go?” “Can’t we just stay home this
time?” “We never get to sleep in on the weekend.”
Fortunately, I had an immediate reply, gleaned
from our former instructor, Mr. Ray Salas. At a
recent gup graduation, he had explained the most
important time to go to karate was on the very
occasions when one did not want to go. I reminded
the kids we had a great opportunity to put his advice
to the test and so, yes, of course, we were going!
Next I went downstairs to iron our do bohks
and, some minutes later, realized that Mr. Frank
Altiere’s influence was also having an impact on our
family. Suddenly, through the floor boards, came
blasting the theme song from ‘Rocky,’ a song which
a good many of us at Vaughn’s Dojang associate
with Mr. Altiere who uses it quite often to motivate
the Cho Dan Bo and Black Belt Saturday morning
classes. Savannah had decided to put it on and was
now using it as a way to build her and her brother’s
enthusiasm for the tournament.
By the time we got settled in at the YMCA, I
could tell the kids’ mindset had already changed as
they practiced their forms, mingled with the other
Vaughn’s students and received encouragement from
the many Vaughn’s instructors also in attendance. In
the end, they both had a great time and even came
home with some trophies.
Believe it or not, they openly acknowledged
that those sometimes pesky adults were right…it is
good to push yourself, especially during those times
when you just don’t feel like it. Perhaps the biggest
reward for doing so is proving to yourself that
summoning up the Tang Soo Do
spirit (especially when you would
rather do absolutely nothing) can
positively impact not only your
mood, but also help you reach many
of life’s goals both large and small.
As for me, the tournament
gave me a chance to see once again,
from a mother’s perspective, what
a positive influence Tang Soo Do
has been on Savannah and Jordan.
While their father (also a student at Vaughn’s) and
I endeavor to provide the proper foundation and
boundaries which will allow our children to grow
into respectful, resourceful and responsible adults,
there is nothing like having other outside influences
to back up our efforts. Vaughn’s Dojang provides
exactly this type of support in an environment that
has allowed our entire family to grow closer.
Participating in this journey with our children has
been remarkably rewarding in numerous ways, only
one of which is encapsulated in our experience at the
Region 8 Spring Championship. Looking forward,
I know Tang Soo Do will continue to provide many
opportunities and examples off of which I can draw,
as a mother, to encourage Savannah and Jordan
throughout their teenage years and beyond. Now,
that’s something to cheer about, even at 7:00 on a
Saturday morning!
Submitted by,
Jenifer Mudd, Cho Dan
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2009 Fall Cycle Dan Testing Results
2009 Fall Cycle Dan Testing Results
4th Dan Master
35695 Kristyn A. Sanito................................ Twin Dragon M.A.
38370 Cyhnthia B. Jones.................................. Mimids Karate
38462 Jonathan Boidol...................................... Munchen TSD
39309 Pedro J. Bonilla..................... Shin Tang Soo Do Arecibo
41531 Joseph Chouinard...................................... Costa’s TSD
22545 Adam White..........................................Top Kick Karate
35151 Terra Brannon........................................Gilreath Karate
37581 Nicholas A. Favorito................................ Mimids Karate
39762 Lauren Y. Pursley................................. Strahan’s Karate
35698 Dick E. Garcia................................... Black Belt Fitness
41532 Jarrette R. Ryan......................................... Costa’s TSD
23050 Michael Black....................................... Mimidis Karate
30613 Bryan Fagerstrom............................ Range Martial Arts
39554 Michael Diver............................................. Pocono TSD
36632 Brandi S. Sharp............................... Young Tang Soo Do
38017 Malavet Beatris................................. Black Belt Fitness
41533 Alexandre H. Audet..................................... Costa’s TSD
24099 Matt Huntchinson...................................Central Fl. TSD
33732 Todd E. Reynolds.....................Int. Martial Arts Waterloo
39139 Amy M. Duffy.............................................Pal Che TSD
39752 Alex J. Campbell............................. Young Tang Soo Do
39310 Iris Y. Saavedra Oyola........................ Black Belt Fitness
41534 Laura daRosa............................................. Costa’s TSD
26647 Don Logan.............................................Park Point TSD
36668 Chelsea E. Meier.....................Int. Martial Arts Waterloo
R-37554 Alison E. Moll.............................................Pal Che TSD
39755 JasonD. McClure............................. Young Tang Soo Do
37281 Cory H. White................................Caltech Tang Soo Do
41635 Steven Rego Jr........................................... Costa’s TSD
27222 Michael DiCamillo................................... S. Jersey TSD
34214 Mark E. Hahn.....................................Team Martial Arts
37553 Anthony J. DiLucido III................................Pal Che TSD
39756 Jules N. Leahy................................ Young Tang Soo Do
40851 Steven M. Bird..............................Caltech Tang Soo Do
41536 Jessica l. Cote........................................... Costa’s TSD
4th Dan Instructor
36229 Joel P. Leeming..................................Team Martial Arts
39140 Maria P. Blessington...................................Pal Che TSD
39757 Hannah K. Mullins........................... Young Tang Soo Do
39778 Jarrett Manzi............................Middleburg Martial Arts
41537 Thomas M. Wilson................................. Summer’s M.A.
29213 John Maris..................................... Positive Karate USA
34683 Steven Thomas........................... Starworld Martial Arts
39138 Michael J. Grady........................................Pal Che TSD
39758 Josiah B. Mullins............................. Young Tang Soo Do
39764 Joshua C. Hurwitz............. Treasure Coast Tang Soo Do
41538 Eric Weiss............................................. Summer’s M.A.
29681 Becky Rupp......................................Dragon Heart TSD
36676 Lupe Thomas.............................. Starworld Martial Arts
39574 Diane F. Laulis................................... East Coast Karate
39759 Kevin P. Mullins............................... Young Tang Soo Do
39769 Carley A. Mills................... Treasure Coast Tang Soo Do
41539 Leiah J. Maloney.....................................Keystone M.A.
29174 Todd Oyen............................................N. Alabama TSD
26552 Frank Altiere.......................................Vaughn’s Dojang
31728 Paul Turton........................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
36252 Joe R. Long.............................Dragon Fire Tang Soo Do
39575 Gerald F. Wesner............................... East Coast Karate
39578 Luke D. Angley.................................. East Coast Karate
39760 Chase M. Davis............................... Young Tang Soo Do
39205 John R. Harris.................................North Alabama TSD
39772 John C. Campbell.............. Treasure Coast Tang Soo Do
Cho Dan
41540 Katie M. Maloney....................................Keystone M.A.
41541 Ste4ven J. Simones................................Keystone M.A.
27045 Julia Harvey..................................Imperial Dragon TSD
34729 Andrew S. Caplan................Allied Garden Tang Soo Do
R-39580 Jake T. Smith.................................... East Coast Karate
39745 Raymond Lee.................................North Alabama TSD
41500 Ashton Boekhoudt.........................................Gihae TSD
41542 Mara L. Ojeda...............................Imperial Dragon TSD
24860 Thomas Kifolo................................................Lititz TSD
37775 Kristopher J. Hoyt................Allied Garden Tang Soo Do
39589 Benjamin Litwack............................. East Coast Karate
39748 Heather Unger-Robertson................North Alabama TSD
41501 Robert Thielman...........................................Gihae TSD
41543 Douglas C. Harnish................................ DiMarco’s TSD
27063 Rosa Rodriguez..................................... Pyung Ahn TSD
27700 Miguel Rios........................... Shin Tang Soo Do Arecibo
39592 Lian King.....................................Godwin’s Shin Karate
39749 Sheila L. Carter...............................North Alabama TSD
41502 Jesulie de Cuba............................................Gihae TSD
41544 Gillian M. Belich...................................River Valley TSD
27200 Jan Lappin.......................................... Middleburg M.A.
35213 Logiudice Elizabeth.................................Alvarez Studio
35529 Michael Guynn.............................Godwin’s Shin Karate
37749 David F. Mandera........................ Roseburg Martial Arts
41503 Tamara Angela..............................................Gihae TSD
41545 Ian P. Cavanaugh..................................River Valley TSD
28026 Matias Angrehs...........................................Atletes TSD
28120 Mohamad Mabrouk.............................. Solid Rock M.A.
36536 Sean Rotter....................................... East Coast Karate
2nd Dan
36104 Charles C. Tokarcik......................Godwin’s Shin Karate
37815 Mukund Balaskandar..........................Vaughn’s Dojang
39732 Ian Evans.................................... Roseburg Martial Arts
39724 Amanda C. Lui................................Warrior Martial Arts
41504 Marelvia Erasmus.........................................Gihae TSD
41505 Marulyn Prins...............................................Gihae TSD
41546 Sara E. Dunay......................................Robinson’s M.A.
41547 Kim A. Schaffer....................................Robinson’s M.A.
29174 Mike Meeks........................................... Fairbanks TSD
39613 Jordan P. Ross..........................................S, Africa TSD
38151 Matthew Coshal.............................. Nolrthern Star M.A.
38725 Juanya D. Williams..........................Warrior Martial Arts
S41506 Nicholas M. Versagli..............................................KMAI
41548 Jeffrey P. Charels.................................Robinson’s M.A.
27063 Sandy Lipstein....................................Vaughn’s Dojang
39505 Coenie Potgieter.......................................S. Africa TSD
38367 Elizabeth A. Michelstein.........................Northeast M.A.
38545 Guendalina Brennwald..........................Chapel Hill TSD
41507 Charbel Servina....................................Seychelles TSD
41549 Eric R. Peterson...................................Robinson’s M.A.
30750 Ross A. Lindsay....................................... Lindsay’s TSD
39016 Zachary Bimonte................................... Valentin Karate
38388 Destinee D. Smith.....................Tri-County Tang Soo do
39051 Erica A. Brennwald................................Chapel Hill TSD
41508 Andrew Frangois...................................Seychelles TSD
41550 Rebecca S. Peterson............................Robinson’s M.A.
28525 Antonio Borriello....................................Iron Circle TSD
20584 Ronald Rudy..........................................Haney’s Karate
39129 Lidsay Hull.......................................Northern Star M.A.
39048 Amber Scota.............................................Scota Karate
41509 Lidia Chilovegue.............................................Moz TSD
41551 Cole J. Mahoney..................................... Oxford Karate
27113 Anatolii Katyushin..................................... Russian TSD
39030 Brennen Rudy........................................Haney’s Karate
39145 Aiden M. Price....................................Vaughn’s Dojang
36758 James L. Boulton...............................B&B Tang Soo Do
41510 Christian Ribiero.............................................Moz TSD
41552 Jennifer B. Frank.................................... Oxford Karate
29008 Pablo Mercade...............................Atletes Tang Soo Do
39031 Brendon Wilkinson.................................Haney’s Karate
39520 Shaun Chiesa............................Tri-County Tang Soo Do
39713 Daniel J. Cloud.......................Thunderbolt Tang Soo Do
41511 Olga Castigo...................................................Moz TSD
41553 Dan Jones.............................................. Oxford Karate
27006 Jorge Guaitimalt......................Tang Soo Do Catamarca
39670 Alexa Hinds............................................Haney’s Karate
39521 Kirsten Woodford......................Tri-County Tang Soo Do
38493 Scott D. Mader...................................Int. M.A. Waterloo
41512 Aderito Maldonado..........................................Moz TSD
41554 Sheryl L. Tristani..................................... Oxford Karate
3rd Dan
R-39524 Jacob D, Francisco.............. Black Belt Karate Academy
39527 Chelsea Karabin.................................... Springville TSD
39193 Emily E. Meier....................................Int. M.A. Waterloo
41513 Matthew Lugauskas............................ Beaudoin Karate
41555 Karen L. Gabel........................................ Oxford Karate
S-31780 Louis Priluker........................................................KMAI
39523 David J. Perez..................... Black Belt Karate Academy
39561 Brendan R. Keegans.................... Shin Karate Insntitute
32644 Ruth Aviles-Vieyra.............................Pacici Martial Arts
41514 Veronica Ramirez.................................. Valentin Karate
41556 James Maio............................................ Oxford Karate
36504 Claudio Temporario.........................................Moz TSD
39526 DrewS. Mayberry................ Black Belt Karate Academy
39592 Lian King.....................................Godwin’s Shin Karate
37748 Helen Fotia.............................................Dojang Greece
41515 Nicole Mierzejewski.............................. Valentin Karate
41557 Rachel Tomaloff...................................... Oxford Karate
31023 Ellen A. Paine..................................... Beaudoin Karate
39511 Alex B. Smith.................................Arteca’s Martial arts
35628 Teresa Koenig.......................................................KMAI
38281 Joannis S. Kounatidis...................... Hellas Tang Soo Do
41516 Tomas Ramirez..................................... Valentin Karate
41558 Griffin B. Welch........................................ Arteca’s M.A.
34554 Donna donnelly....................................Robinson’s M.A.
37515 Hope Murray.....................Robinswon’s Martial arts Pa.
39609 Michael Boulden...................................................KMAI
38284 Konstantinos V. Taboulidis............... Hellas Tang Soo Do
41517 Kevin Hannigan..................................... Valentin Karate
41559 Crystal Wenrick........................................ Arteca’s M.A.
34060 Richard N. Arteca..................................... Arteca’s M.A.
38426 Eric L. Tschantz................Robinswon’s Martial arts Pa.
39610 James E. Waltam..................................................KMAI
37691 Emma F. Wallace................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41518 Tiffany Blancato.................................... Valentin Karate
41560 Tim P. Shannon....................................... Mt. Wind M.A.
36523 Danielle Borriello................................ Iron circle Karate
39113 Krystina M. Rothhaar..............................Keystone M.A.
R-39611 Liam Kriner...........................................................KMAI
38225 Robert Russell...................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41519 Melissa Blancato................................... Valentin Karate
41561 Zachary Sem....................................... Bethlehem M.A.
35074 Jacob M. Mayers............................. Mountain Lair TSD
39545 Sean M. Wade............................. Mainline Tang Soo Do
R-39623 Mike Kriner...........................................................KMAI
38227 Mike Casford........................ Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41520 Andrew H. Beres............................................JC Karate
41562 Amanda R. Massaro............................. Bethlehem M.A.
30523 Robin C. Skiles...................................... Mimidis Karate
39519 John J. Potratz............................................... Elite M.A.
39621 Robbie Holt...........................................................KMAI
38533 Mtthew J. Wallace................. Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41521 Abigail Rapillo................................................JC Karate
41563 Robin Thiers....................................... Brandywine M.A.
35038 David L. Ashworth................................. Mimidis Karate
39515 Madeline J. Hunt................................Iron Circle Karate
39606 Dana Crannage.....................................................KMAI
38534 Olivedrf Russell..................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41522 Sydney M. Taylor............................................JC Karate
41564 Benjamin T. Summers........................ Brandywine M.A.
35529 Michael A. Guynn.........................Godwin’s Shin Karate
39514 James D. Ousey.................................Iron Circle Karate
R-39617 Jesse Gomez........................................................KMAI
36245 Quiana L. Wheeler.......................... Double Dragon TSD
41523 Matthew J. Carroll..........................................JC Karate
41565 Kimberly Riches................................. Brandywine M.A.
36104 Charles Tokarcik.......................... Godwin’s shin Karate
39304 Ryan J. Ousey....................................Iron Circle Karate
R-39608 Breanna Reed.......................................................KMAI
38567 Marty Cohen.............................Tahoe City Tang Soo Do
41524 Sean Sprankel...............................................JC Karate
41566 Mitch T. Jennings................................. C& J Mt.Warrior
35615 Andrew Jones.......................................................KMAI
39564 Michael Shimmel II......................................D.J. Studio
39614 Perry Walker.........................................................KMAI
38570 Robert Gross........................Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do
41525 Dylan Albert...................................................JC Karate
41567 Todd Hicks Sr.............................................D& S Karate
33579 Ralph Peters.........................................................KMAI
39131 Jared B. Miller.......................... DiMarco’s Tang Soo Do
38344 Robert Lanhan......................................................KMAI
35730 Eric B. Bolstad............................... Positive Karate USA
41526 Michaelk Shidler............................................JC Karate
41568 Warren J. Burleson.....................................D&S Karate
35126 Marco Tassone......................................................KMAI
39551 Carmine N. Gatto...................................Northeast M.A.
38348 Robert C. Farley....................................................KMAI
39305 Jamison Kock..................................Gihae Tang Soo Do
41527 Brandon Burns...............................................JC Karate
R-41569 Abigail Jury..................................................D.J. Studio
32617 Markus Knittel........................................ TSD Ismaning
39549 Robert J. Davis......................................Northeast M.A.
34629 Andrea Pecher-Pfleiderer...................TSD Konigsbrunn
32218 Josue Carreras................... Shin Tang Soo Do Orocovis
41528 Taylor Albert...................................................JC Karate
41570 Steve L. Fosburg..........................................D.J. Studio
34697 Becky L. Ogletree............................North Alabama TSD
35561 Thomas Lacek III.................................. Lititz World TSD
36653 Joachim Kandlbinder.............................. Munchen TSD
27703 Adi Martinez......................... Shin Tang Soo Do Arecibo
41529 Daniel R. Hannon...........................................JC Karate
41571 Kevin C. Pataky............................................D.J. Studio
36693 Cherie J. Groves.......................... Roseburg Martial Arts
38136 Thomas Lacek II.................................. Lititz World TSD
38458 Bernhard Schuster...................TSD Kampfkunst Studio
39308 Karlo J. Ruiz.......................... Shin Tang Soo Do Arecibo
41530 Andrew Winslow........................................ Costa’s TSD
41572 Ludeliin Kiganiis............................................. Elite M.A.
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2009 Fall Cycle Dan Testing Results
2009 Fall Cycle Dan Testing Results
41573 Oleksander Plotnikov..................................... Elite M.A.
41615 Reid T. Turner.................................... East Coast Karate
41657 Susan Watson.......................................................KMAI
41700 Logan Thompson............................ Valley Tang Soo Do
41742 Liam Hutchinson................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41784 Niko Rounds........................Allied Garden Tang Soo Do
41574 Pauline A. Heizenroth.........................Iron Circle Karate
41616 Jacob S. Pessin................................. East Coast Karate
41658 Lloyd K. Boulter.....................................................KMAI
41701 Alex Dowdy..................................... Chapin Martial Arts
41743 Jacqueline Hutchinson.......... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41785 Morgan X. Beltz...................Allied Garden Tang Soo Do
41575 Kristopher T. Ambrose................ Palmetto Panther M.A.
41617 Kaitlyn F. Weisner.............................. East Coast Karate
41659 Gregory Henry.......................................................KMAI
41702 Daniel Marsh.................................. Chapin Martial Arts
41744 Claire Macneil....................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41786 Logan O. Beltz....................Allied Garden Tang Soo Do
R-41576 Aliana Tejeda............................................Jade Dragon
41618 Daniel Delucas.................................. East Coast Karate
41660 Sharon Henry........................................................KMAI
41703 Natalie G. Harper............................. Chapin Martial Arts
41745 George Baker........................ Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41787 Miguel A. Ayala..................... Shin Tang Soo Do Arecibo
41577 Devin Millard....................................... Josefik’s Karate
41619 Michael H. Wesner............................ East Coast Karate
41661 James Zararis.......................................................KMAI
41704 Thomas Harper............................... Chapin Martial Arts
41746 Preston A. Terrell......................................GTMA Linden
41788 Joel O. Ramirezz................... Shin Tang Soo Do Arecibo
41578 Evan M. Teske...................................... Josefik’s Karate
41620 Katie Delucas.................................... East Coast Karate
41662 Anna Hermann.............................................TSD Issum
41705 Aaron Harper.................................. Chapin Martial Arts
41747 Jeffrey G. Kotalik......................................GTMA Linden
41789 Angel Raul Bonet.................. Shin Tang Soo Do Arecibo
41579 Eric A. Matt.......................................... Lititz World TSD
41621 Robert T. Beck................................... East Coast Karate
41663 Thomas Schromm............................. Au/Hallertau TSD
41706 Abigail B. Meadows........................Twin Dragon’s M.A.
41748 Mariah E. Keith.................................. Eagle Academy II
41790 Keishla Ramirez.................... Shin Tang Soo Do Arecibo
41580 Caleb Zimmerman............................... Lititz World TSD
41622 Michael T. Pontillo............................. East Coast Karate
41664 Christian Fasold...................................... Munchen TSD
41707 Ashley S. O’Neal............................Twinb Dragons M.A.
41749 Jeff Deakin......................................... Eagle Academy I
41791 Jan Raul Bonet..................... Shin Tang Soo Do Arecibo
41581 Danielle M. Mummaw......................Mays Landing TSD
41623 Jared H. Silberglied........................... East Coast Karate
41665 Mathias Leenings........................................ TSD ISSUM
41708 Tyler Saul.........................................Twin Dragons M.A.
41750 Jacob Delaney.................................... Eagle Academy I
41792 Nicole M. Ayala..................... Shin Tang Soo Do Arecibo
41582 Christopher R. Watkins.....................Mays Landing TSD
41624 Dylan M. Thompson.......................... East Coast Karate
41666 Sara J. Cagle....................................E. Mississippi TSD
41709 Chris A. Antley...........................................Scota Karate
41751 Yoshi Ota............................................ Eagle Academy I
41793 Christian Vega....................... Shin Tang Soo Do Arecibo
41583 Sanjeethan C. Baksh............................. Mimidis Karate
41625 Adam R. Slackway............................ East Coast Karate
41667 Jacob F. Phillips............................................. TNT M.A.
41710 Timoteo Y. Lucario.....................................Scota Karate
41752 Mitchell Sroka.............................Elmhurst Tang Soo Do
41794 Pedro Bonilla........................ Shin Tang Soo Do Arecibo
41584 Jordan R. Franssen............................... Mimidis Karate
41626 Alyssa M. Lamonaca......................... East Coast Karate
41668 Shelia Ward................................................... TNT M.A.
41711 Lee G. Alligood..........................................Scota Karate
41753 Sigsbee Sheffey............................. Double Dragon TSD
41795 Hector Rivera.................................... Black Belt Fitness
41585 Benjamin C. Henson.............................. Mimidis Karate
41627 Justin A. Henry.................................. East Coast Karate
41669 Caleb R. Luke..................................... Strahan’s Karate
41712 Adam Raymond Henderson.......................Scota Karate
41754 Derrick A. Bryson........................... Double Dragon TSD
41796 Anthony J. Gonzalez.......................... Black Belt Fitness
41586 Christopher J. Cameron................... Mountain Lair TSD
41628 Russel J. Mazzulo............................. East Coast Karate
41670 Sierra R. Luke..................................... Strahan’s Karate
41713 Elizabeth Rachel Henderson......................Scota Karate
41755 Craig L. Keahey.............................. Double Dragon TSD
41797 Derek A. West...........................Central Fl. Tang Soo Do
41587 Anne C. Szczotka............................. Mountain Lair TSD
41629 Edwin S. Duran............................Godwin’s Shin Karate
41671 Clements C. Ferguson......................... Strahan’s Karate
41714 Ronald Potter.................................Int. M.A. of Waterloo
41756 Jessica Patel........................................GTMA-Plymouth
41798 Taylor Floyd..............................Central Fl. Tang Soo Do
41588 Rodney V. Ralph...................................... New York TSD
41630 Patrick Marrazzo..........................Godwin’s Shin Karate
41672 Craig J. Simoneaux............................. Strahan’s Karate
41715 Gail B. Fargerstrom.......................... Range Martial Arts
41757 Drew C. Gonzalez.................................. Karate Masters
41799 Jennifer Califf...............................Golden Isle Tang Soo
41589 Frederick Satmary....................... Noethern Star Karate
41631 Jeremy Delfabbro.................................................KMAI
41673 Paul W. Ferguson................................. Strahan’s Karate
41716 Justin Koivisto.................................. Range Martial Arts
41758 Alex Hong............................................Y.T. Tang Soo Do
41800 Joey P. Lappin..........................Middleburg Martial Arts
41590 Lauren E. Neuber.......................................Pal Che TSD
41632 Katie A. Hitchens...................................................KMAI
41674 Joey H. Polk........................................ Strahan’s Karate
41717 Omar Asskaryer.........................................Pal Che TSD
41759 Laurence Chen..................................... Karate Masters
41801 Mara J. Bono...........................Middleburg Martial Arts
41591 Edwin L. Farmer.........................................Pal Che TSD
41633 Ryan P. Boyle........................................................KMAI
41675 Danny W. Borden............................. Young Tang Soo Do
41718 Andrew D. Davis................................Team Martial Arts
41760 Michael Kowlessar.................. Twin Lakes Tang Soo Do
41802 Cullen A. Penrod.......................Middleburg Martial Arts
41592 Tyler J. Wagner..........................................Pal Che TSD
41634 Samuel Namey.....................................................KMAI
41676 Sedth H. Joiner............................... Young Tang Soo Do
41719 Rosa Shirley................................ Starworld Martial Arts
41761 Michy Kowlessar..................... Twin Lakes Tang Soo Do
41803 Megan Arlene Blanchett...........Middleburg Martial Arts
41593 Melaura Homan-Smith...............Penn State M.A. Group
R-41635 Yuleidy Ortiz..........................................................KMAI
41677 Shannon M. Nguyen........................ Young Tang Soo Do
41720 Gene O. Shirley........................... Starworld Martial Arts
41762 Daryle G. Sartain..................... Twin Lakes Tang Soo Do
41804 Ashley R. Locke.......................Middleburg Martial Arts
41594 Stephen Leibfreid.......................Penn State M.A. Group
41636 Alec G. Weaver......................................................KMAI
41678 James C. Pruitt............................... Young Tang Soo Do
41721 Lauren Vidinski........................... Starworld Martial Arts
41763 Armando Ramos..................... Twin Lakes Tang Soo Do
41805 Tristin R. Rankin.......................Middleburg Martial Arts
41595 Drew Day...................................Penn State M.A. Group
41637 Paolo N. Tiamson..................................................KMAI
41679 Cale Cantrell................................... Young Tang Soo Do
41722 Shara Pacini.....................................Pacini Martial Arts
41764 Toshina Fields......................Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do
41806 Michael Odro....................................The Dojang KMAA
41596 Vadym Ivanynyuk....................................... Pocono TSD
41638 John Aiken............................................................KMAI
41680 Joe Randolf..................................... Young Tang Soo Do
41723 Anna N. Varouma...........................Samos Tang Soo Do
41765 Jac Hargrave.......................Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do
41807 Charles Brian Garrett........................The Dojang KMAA
41597 Amy Bellpianta........................................... Pocono TSD
41639 Gerard Baffone.....................................................KMAI
41681 Michael Adams............................... Young Tang Soo Do
41724 Sophia N. Metzelou......................... Hellas Tang Soo Do
41766 Matthew Ward........................Dragon Fire Tang Soo Do
41808 Andrew M. Hatch.......................... Nevvado Karate Arts
R-41598 Gianmarco Bellpianta................................. Pocono TSD
41640 Hanna Baffone......................................................KMAI
41682 Austin J. Thompson........................North Alabama TSD
41725 Klio Milioti......................................Samos Tang Soo Do
41767 Melissa L. Ward......................Dragon Fire Tang Soo Do
41809 Joey Mendoza.............................. Nevvado Karate Arts
41599 Chastiity Auli-Flores................................... Pocono TSD
41641 Brandon Mitchel...................................................KMAI
41683 Taylor C. Richardson.......................North Alabama TSD
41726 Delekos A. Georgious.....................Samos Tang Soo Do
41768 Orion R. Downs.......................Dragon Fire Tang Soo Do
41810 Joe J. Miccoli.................................... Rock Solid Karate
41600 Erik Lange........................................Riverwinds Karate
R-41642 Armaan Michael....................................................KMAI
41684 Matthew B. Robertson.....................North Alabama TSD
41727 Panagiotis O. Abazis...............................Dojang Greece
41769 Alex Brambia................................. Positive Karate USA
41811 David S. Burks.................................. Rock Solid Karate
41601 Naythanb Tran.............................................Shin Karate
41643 Lynsey A. Richardson............................................KMAI
S-41685 April Perkins...................................North Alabama TSD
41728 Konstantina G. Kappou.................... Hellas Tang Soo Do
41770 Edward Rodriguez.......................... Positive Karate USA
41812 Gordon Cain...................................... Rock Solid Karate
41602 Randy Lohr........................................... Springville TSD
41644 Cassio Primo.........................................................KMAI
41686 Ben Pickett...........................................Miller’s NA TSD
41729 Adam G. Goss....................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41771 Maria Bernal.................................. Positive Karate USA
41813 McKenzie D. Ford.............................. Rock Solid Karate
41603 Jared Horn............................................ Springville TSD
41645 Zifeng Zhou..........................................................KMAI
41687 Theron Weber............................. Roseburg Martial Arts
41730 Ralph Sevilla......................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41772 Mason Roberts............................... Positive Karate USA
41814 Joshua Lane..................................... Rock Solid Karate
41604 Max A. Dush...........................................Tri-county TSD
41646 Danielle K. Smith..................................................KMAI
41688 Yamato B. Anderson.................... Roseburg Martial Arts
41731 Marites Basconcillo............... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41773 Estrada Vega Maritza..................... Positive Karate USA
41815 Jordan A. Snodgress......... Treasure Coast Tang Soo Do
41605 Kara Cribbs............................................Tri-county TSD
41647 Ben Hylak.............................................................KMAI
41689 Dwight L. Marburger................... Roseburg Martial Arts
41732 Abbie L. Thomas................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41774 Efren Roman...........................Tang Soo Do Karate Inst.
41816 Cameron E. Aguiar............ Treasure Coast Tang Soo Do
41606 Britnee A. Thorwat.................................Tri-county TSD
41648 Rachel H. Hennessey............................................KMAI
41690 Sonja Ingeroi............................... Roseburg Martial Arts
41733 Joseph Morton...................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41775 Amanda M. Masumoto............Tang Soo Do Karate Inst.
41817 Austin J. Schepers............ Treasure Coast Tang Soo Do
41607 Joshua Q. Thorwart................................Tri-county TSD
41649 Tim G. Weber........................................................KMAI
41691 Kayla Russell.............................. Roseburg Martial Arts
41734 Soroush Heravi..................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41776 Alexis M. Stoke.......................Tang Soo Do Karate Inst.
41818 Toni R. Peterson................ Treasure Coast Tang Soo Do
41608 Genevieve Thomas.................................Tri-county TSD
41650 Veronica Hylak......................................................KMAI
41693 Tug McDonald........................................Evergreen TSD
41735 Alex Jenkinson..................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41777 Peter A. Haddad...................Allied Garden Tang Soo Do
41819 Christian D. McKenzi......... Treasure Coast Tang Soo Do
41609 Kathryn Mazur.......................................Tri-county TSD
41651 Eric Salter.............................................................KMAI
41694 Andrew Lui.....................................Warrior Martial Arts
41736 Roy S. Harold........................ Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41778 Vincent S. Talia....................Allied Garden Tang Soo Do
41820 Darren C. Sylvia................ Treasure Coast Tang Soo Do
41610 Myles J. Jaffe.................................... Valley Forge M.A.
41652 Paul Sanjana.........................................................KMAI
41695 Anthony Lui....................................Warrior Martial Arts
41737 Simon L. Annis...................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41779 Veronica C. Talia...................Allied Garden Tang Soo Do
41821 Megan L. Geraghty............ Treasure Coast Tang Soo Do
41611 Jason R. Minehart.............................. Valley Forge M.A.
41653 Pamela Foster.......................................................KMAI
41696 Justin J. Hannah....................... Fairbanks Tang Soo Do
41738 Emily G. Wears...................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41780 Cody M. Christodoulou.........Allied Garden Tang Soo Do
41822 Dylan Chandler.........................Carthaqge Tang Soo Do
41612 Samantha E. Opitz............................ East Coast Karate
41654 Hilary M. Versagli..................................................KMAI
41697 Amanda C. Collison................... Fairbanks Tang Soo Do
41739 Harvey Walker....................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41781 Michael A. DeMaria..............Allied Garden Tang Soo Do
41613 David Ing.......................................... East Coast Karate
41655 Robert Versagli......................................................KMAI
41698 Shelkdon Woodward....................... Valley Tang Soo Do
41740 Gary Morton.......................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41782 Christine Talia......................Allied Garden Tang Soo Do
41614 Joseph J. Ostrowski.......................... East Coast Karate
R-41656 Genaro Ortiz..........................................................KMAI
41699 Andrew R. Parker....................... Fairbanks TangSoo Do
41741 Daniel Fyson......................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
41783 Lauren D. Rounds................Allied Garden Tang Soo Do
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WTSDA Sanctioned Events
The events listed below have been officially sanctioned by the World Tang Soo Do Association. This means that all rules and regulations of the Association
will be followed during the course of the event. Any event which is not listed herein may not be an officially sanctioned event, and, as such, may differ in the
content and rules from an officially sanctioned event.
Should you have any questions regarding sanctioning, please contact Headquarters at 215-468-2121 or by email at WTSDA@aol.com. Should you have any
questions regarding a particular event, please contact the Regional Director for that region.
Region #1, Master John Auer, jjauer@msn.com
September 11-12 Tahoe Camp & Clinic
October 10
Regional Dan Test & Workout; Seattle, WA
Region #2, Master Carla Bennett, NVMasters@sbcglobal.net
August 6-7
October 1-2
Dan Review & Clinic; Hurricane, UT
Regional Championship & Clinic; Mesquite, NV
Region #3, Master David Schmitt, atki@mchsi.com
Region #4, Master Allen Sharpe, masterallensharpe@msn.com
October 15-17
Dan Test & Regional Championship
Region #5, Master Chris Anderson, acca57@aol.com
August 20-21
October 8-10
Black Belt Camp; Indiana
Dan Test & Extravaganza
Region #6, Master Vaughn Henry, VHenry@ifdc.com
September 24-25 Dan Test & Regional Championship; Foley, AL
Region #7, Master Jim Mars, JandMMars@aol.com
September 11
October 9
November 6
Black Belt Pre-Test & Workout
Regional Dan Test & Workout
Instructor Workout
November 12-13 Regional Championship; Myrtle Beach, SC
Region #8, Master Paul Mimidis, sahbumnim@mimidiskarate.com
August 6
August 29
September 3
September 11
Leadership Class
Regional Instructor Class
Leadership Class
Regional Dan Test; Coatesville, PA
Eastern USA Ki Gong Clinic
September 17-19, 2010
Valley Forge, PA, USA
October 1
October 22-23
November 20
November 21
Leadership Class
Regional Championship, Split Rock, PA
Leadership Class & Dinner
Instructor Class & Dinner
Region #9, Master Jeff Haney, jeffhaney@adelphia.net
Region #11, Master Mujahid Khan, MKhanGBTSD@aol.com
Region #12, Master Larry Dercole, MastrLarry@aol.com
Region #14, Master Alex Goule, moztangsoodo@tvcabo.co.mz
August 14-15
African Championship
Region #15, Master Larry Wick, tangsoodo@mosquitonet.com
Region #18, Master Wilfredo Burgos, fredy71@prtc.net
October 1-3
Regional Dan Test & Black Belt Camp, Orocovis, PR
November 12-13 World Tang Soo Do Day
Region #19, Master Roy Uttech, Uttech@alaska.net
Region #20, Master Patrick Marsch, MstrMarsch@aol.com
October 8-9
Regional Championship; San Diego, CA
Region #21, Master Brian Califf, BrianCaliff@comcast.net
August 28
October 22-24
Region 21 Instructor Training Workshop; Jacksonville, FL
Regional Dan Test; Covington, GA
Region #22, Master Scott Homschek, SHOMSCHEK@aol.com
September 25
*Dates for marked events are tentative.
Region 22 Fall Dan Test; Holidaysburg, PA
TSD of Central NY: The Guard
October 16, 2010
Little Falls, NY, USA
WTSD Foundation NEWS
Community Service is a “Grand Tradition”
Grand Tradition
Martial Arts
( G T M A ) -
Livonia, Michigan
celebrated the conclusion of
an active year of training and
community service with
a year-end Christmas
party in December 2009.
Students played games,
enjoyed delicious food and
socialized with friends and
family. In addition, many
members also provided a
new toy to donate to the
U.S. Marine Corps “Toys
for Tots” program. “Toys
for Tots” collects and distributes
new toys as Christmas gifts to
needy children in the community.
“It was a good opportunity to
enjoy friendship, fellowship, and
time together and to be able to
share the Christmas spirit with
the community through gifts
to ‘Toys for Tots,’” commented
Master Instructor, Al Brace.
GTMA-Livonia students
reflected on participation in
2009 events like the Region
5 Championship, in which,
the school Creativity Team
performed “Mission Impossible”
and the Master’s Extravaganza
rendition of “Grease.” GTMA-
Livonia paired with GTMA-
Plymouth to host the Master’s
Extravaganza, which provided a
new opportunity for the schools
to pool their abilities and give
an appreciation for the “behind
the scenes” efforts required to
promote such events.
New opportunities were also
found when GTMA-Livonia
provided instruction with basic
karate skills and the discipline
of martial arts to over
120 children attending
the YMCA Summer Day
Camp. GTMA-Livonia
preformed community
demonstrations in support
of the YMCA’s Kid’s Day
Program at a local mall and
also visited a retirement
facility to promote World
Tang Soo Do.
The Christmas festivities
capped a year of community
service, growth, and friendship
for GTMA-Livonia participants.
Submitted by,
Alice Walters, 5th Gup
GTMA-Livonia, MI
European MASTERS ClINIC
November 2-6, 2010
Harlingen, Netehrlands
LAtin American MASTERS ClINIC
First week of December, 2010*
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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2009 & 2010 WTSDA Scholarship Award Recipients
Each region may sponsor its own scholarship program. At this time there are 10 regions with scholarship programs that actively raise funds
to support students in their quest for education. Contact your Regional Director or your Regional Scholarship program for application details.
A Personal Letter To Grandmaster Shin
REGION 7
W o r l d T a n g S o o D o F o u n d a t i o n
REGION 8
Brent Lacy, Sam Dan, of Twin Dragons/Commonwealth TSD, was awarded $1000 in Spring 2010.
He is attending the Virginia Commonwealth University as a Counselor Education major. He intends to seek a career
as a school counselor. Brent Lacy began his TSD career approximately 12 years ago in Aiken, SC under the tutelage
of Master Wilson Smith. In his essay, titled “How Tang Soo Do has made a difference in my life” Brent states: “Tang
Soo Do has helped me learn to macro-manage as well. In conducting classes and working out schedules and curriculums,
one has to be able to look down the line and see how things could potentially develop.”
Wilson Smith, Sam Dan, of Twin Dragons was awarded $1000 in Spring 2010.
He is attending Clemson University as an Economics major. His career goals are the continued pursuit of undergraduate
degrees in Economics and Engineering. In his essay, Wilson explains “I feel that Tang Soo Do has helped me to
develop and nurture a desire to help others…an attribute which will allow me to succeed as I head into my future,
while helping others to succeed with me.”
Elise Casello, Sam Dan, of Penn State Martial Arts Group was awarded $1500 in Fall 2009.
She started her training at River Valley Tang Soo Do Academy in 1995 and now attends the Penn State University
as a Psychology Major. Her goals are to be an elementary school teacher and a WTSDA studio owner. She states:
“He (my instructor) has told me in order to be a leader; you must have people that will follow. With those words, I
take what I learned from both my instructors and use that to set a good example as high rank at Penn State Martial
Arts Group and hopefully inspire those who are next in line to be who they are and lead with the same genuineness,
confidence, and organization that I am learning to bring out in myself.”
Vincent Ho, Cho Dan, of Northern Star Karate, was awarded $1000 in Fall 2009.
He is attending the Pennsylvania State University as a dual Biology/psychology major. He intends to pursue research that investigates the
beneficial effects of meditation. In his essay he states that “When I look back to my first steps in this glorious adventure, I see myself as
someone who was not ready to enter the world. Due to my experiences in Tang Soo Do, I matured at an accelerated rate. My training has
honed my mentality to new levels. My techniques have honed my body into a more efficient person. Finally, my teachings have ensured that I
will make the right decisions when I need to. All together, these factors have all been implemented in my life to elevate me from a mediocre
path to the Tang Soo Do lifestyle.”
Where Are They Now?
This segment highlights what previous scholarship winners have been able to accomplish with their award. If you know a previous
winner and want to see them highlighted here contact us at lmrphila@aol.com.
REGION 9
Scott T. Jones, Sam Dan
Submitted by, Matthew Meredith, 1st Gup Red Belt, KMAI, Wilmington, DE
W o r l d T a n g S o o D o F o u n d a t i o n
Studio: Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do
Year of Award: 2002
Degree: Bachelor of Art in Philosophy and M.A. in Education
Occupation: Teacher
Since graduation: Scott accepted a teaching job in Stamford, CT where he is currently a third grade teacher and believes no job is more
rewarding or important. He was married on September 12th, 2009. After moving to Region 9, he founded Glenbrook Martial Arts one year ago
and now has over 50 students. His wife Jennifer is now a member of the World Tang Soo Do Association.
WTSDA Building Fund Donations
Since our last issue (Newsletter #77, October 2009) we raised a total of $151,266.11. Over 920 individuals/groups contributed
during this period of time. An individual donation report will no longer be part of the newsletter. We thank you for your
support and wish for your future support.
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W o r l d T a n g S o o D o F o u n d a t i o n
Every year, Region 9
offers a scholarship
to students who are
current or prospective
students at a college or university.
Funds for the scholarship come
from tournament/clinic fees
and fund raising that totals to
anywhere from $1000-$1500.
The new chairman of
the scholarship fund, Mr.
Mike Porco Jr. (Sam Dan), is
determined to raise more money
to offer to scholarship winners.
Scholarships are given once a
year at the Region 9 Tournament
in the spring to two students.
Students must complete a series
of tasks and uphold a set of high
standards in order to even be
eligible to apply.
With an obsession for pain
and a creative, yet unique way of
thinking, Mr. Porco Jr. decided
the idea of himself running the
New York City Marathon was
the perfect choice in order to
accomplish his task.
The New York City
Marathon began in 1970 with
127 runners and had only a $1
Running For Scholarships
New Pillar Members, $1,000 Club
170 Michael Meeks
171 Ross Lindsay
172 Adam White
173 Thomas Kifolo
174 Robert Manculich
175 Scott Roberts
176 Geert van Slooten
177 Andrew Ewing
fee. Now there are more than
100,000 people who apply to run
the 26.2 mile marathon, starting
in Staten Island and ending in
Central Park, Manhattan! For
the 2009 NYC Marathon, over
110 countries were represented
with participants as young as 18
to as old as 88 years old. About
102,486 people applied to the
2009 Marathon, and only 43,741
were accepted. 43,475 people
actually finished the torturous
run, making 2009 the year with
the largest number of finishers
since 2007. Participants included
male and female open runners,
wheelchair, and hand cycle
racers.
Mr. Porco Jr. (Bib #62,664)
finished the 26.2 mile race at
178 Michael Kaye
179 Miguel Soto
180 Gregory Quinn
181 Ellen Paine
182 David Schmitt
183 Jim Young
184 Matias Angrehs
185 Mark Causerano
5:17:16, placing him in 37,476th
place out of 43,475. Mr. Porco Jr.
explains that one’s personal limits
are truly tested, but that it was
also one of the most rewarding
experiences ever. ”You start at the
top of a bridge, and all you can
see is the open road and spurts of
people running. That was one of
the most incredible experiences
I’ve ever had with running. I also
had A LOT of time to think…so
I thought about everything.” Mr.
Porco Jr. was not alone in his
travels, for several Porco’s Karate
students/parents, TSD members,
friends and family all joined to
support and cheer on Mr. Porco
Jr. Donations and Pledges were
collected before, during, and
after the NYC Marathon totaling
around $2000. Region 9, Porco’s
Karate Academy, friends and
family would all like to thank
Mr. Porco Jr. for his dedication,
unselfishness, and continuation
of striving to better the lives of
others.
Submitted by,
Lauren D’Amico, Cho Dan
186 Holly Inoshita
187 Daniel Marcko
188 Jim Brenner
189 Leslie Salinas Dercole
190 Kevin Robinson
191 Carmelo Rivera
192 Jim DeBaca
Fitness-A-Thon For The American Red Cross
One of our
r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s
as martial artists
is to provide for
the welfare of others and we
at Allied Gardens Karate
Academy take this duty very
seriously. On Saturday, April
10th, 2010 Allied Gardens Tang
Soo Do Karate Academy in San
Diego, California hosted the
first annual “Fitness-a-thon” to
raise money for Haiti and Chile
earthquake victims. Raised funds
also went towards “Share Our
Strength” which provides meals
for children in the USA who
don’t have enough to eat (like
the school lunch programs). It
was a great day for a great cause!
Participants collected donations
and burned up six hours with
different exercise routines; karate
aerobics, hand and kicking
techniques, target kickboxing,
cross training and yoga.
Our program began with Kyo
Sa Nim Laura Hoyt conducting
meditation and a yoga stretch
warm up. Master Kenneth
Purnell challenged everyone with
his expert knowledge and creative
workouts along with Master
Candidate Shane Nelson who
demonstrated fast and inspiring
hand technique combinations.
A professional yoga instructor,
Rebecca Tennant, also a former
WTSD practitioner, donated
earlier class earnings as well
as donated her time to end our
program.
These activities were trying
for many levels of athleticism.
Master Larry Dercole and Master
Candidate Mrs. Leslie Dercole,
Master Kelly Goodwin, Master
Marsch and Master Mrs. Marsch
were there feeling the martial art
spirit. Members throughout our
region contributed to the cause
as well as the fun. Most of us
completed the entire six hours of
fitness bliss with hard work and
high spirits. It was a lot of fun to
work out together and challenge
ourselves as individuals and as a
team.
Various local community
businesses donated food,
beverages, and the proceeds
from their fare. Allied Gardens
provided a delicious, healthy barbe-que
and we enjoyed spending
time with our Region 20 Tang
Soo Do community.
Although times are tough
we raised close to $2000. Many
thanks to our generous Region
20 brothers and sisters and our
local community businesses
who helped make the “Fitnessa-thon”
a success. Think about
doing a similar activity with your
region to help out those in need.
Imagine the impact we could
make for those in need if the
WTSDA had a charity activity
day!
Submitted by,
Laura Hoyt
W o r l d T a n g S o o D o F o u n d a t i o n
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W o r l d T a n g S o o D o F o u n d a t i o n
Kick-A-Thon Benefiting Relay For Life
On Thursday, April 22nd, students from D.J. Studios Karate (of Philipsburg & Clearfield), participated in
a Kick-A-Thon to benefit the Relay For Life organization . Sixty students and instructors participated
in the event, performing 1,000 kicks in a personal-best time of 29-minutes. Each participant worked to
collect pledges and donations, along with the support of local businesses and corporate sponsorships.
Through everyone’s efforts, the
studio managed to raise a grand
total of $5,000.00, which was
presented to the American Cancer
Society/Philipsburg Relay For Life
on June 19th. The D.J. Studios
Kick-A-Thon Team also hosted a
demonstration on the same day to
commemorate the event.”
JOIN OUR $1,000 DONOR’S CLUB!
In January of 2005, the WTSDF
Construction Committee began selling
1000 pillars. So far we have 192 pillars
sold and 808 left to sell. Market trends
for purchasing and building new
properties has risen astronomically
over the past few years and our
original budget for construction,
which was set in 1993, does not match
the reality of actual costs in 2010. In
order to accelerate our fund raising,
we established the $1,000 Donors
Club. Anyone who wishes to join this
effort should contact Headquarters
or their local Building Fund Chair
Person for the pledge form. Those
who wish to purchase a pillar may
pay in installments. If anyone has
already donated a significant amount
less than $1,000 and would like that
Submitted by,
John Hubler
money applied towards a pillar,
contact Headquarters with your
donor #’s and dates and it can be
applied to the pledge form. Keep in
mind that the pillars are for individual
contributions, not regional or studio
contributions. We appreciate all of
those who have joined in our efforts to
date and will commemorate them with
pillars in the new building.
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