wtsda NEWS Winter 06 - The World Tang Soo Do Association

WELCOME NEWCLUBS AND STUDIOSStudiosCorona’s Tang Soo Do Jorge Angel Corona Tijuana, MexicoTang Soo Do Hinwil Christian Priess Laupon, SwitzerlandPacini Martial Arts Chris Pacini Gilbert, AZTucker’s Tang Soo Do Aaron Tucker Elberta, ALTop Kick Karate Adam White West Chester, PADavy College Tang Soo Do Jose Vizcarra Cardenas Arequipa, PeruClubsKnights of Tang Soo Do Adam Theros St. John, INAnani Tang Soo Do Jeanette Anani Bethlehem, PAMoz Tang Soo Do Xai Xai Alex Goule Maputo, MozambiqueMox Tang Soo Do Inhambane Cidon Tembe Maputo, MozambiqueZini Tang Soo Do Alex Goule Maputo, MozambiqueWORLD TANG SOO DO ASSOCIATIONNewsletterThe Official Newsletter of the World Tang Soo Do Association709 Oregon AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19148Voice: 215.468.2121Fax: 215.336.2121e-mail: WTSDA@aol.comwww.worldtangsoodo.comM-F: 9 AM TO 8 PMFOUNDER & PUBLISHERJae Chul ShinEDITORMike BlackKIDS KORNER EDITORDawn Khan5 Sycamore DriveHuntingdon, Cambs, England PE187JAor MKhanGBTSD@aol.comSEND ARTICLES TOMike.Black@cmag.comor 208 New StreetMillersville, PA 17551PRODUCTION COORDINATORMaggie GonskiDESIGN/LAYOUT/PRINTINGAffordable Offset Printing, Inc.WEB PAGE LINKSwww.worldtangsoodo.comRead interesting news from around the association, visit the kidszone for funactivities, submit your photos for the photo contest and win a $25.00 giftcertificate, read about the studio of the month and master of the month.It’s all on the association web page.The web committee has been working diligently to keep the pageupdated and consistently improving. Visit the page today. We are alwayslooking for new and creative ideas to make our page the best of its kindon the web, so send your suggestions to us at WTSDA@aol.com.Also, be sure to have your studio page approved to be linked to theassociation page. It is very interesting to read and learn about the many studioswe have. Approval is easy, simply follow the direction, on the page and your studio will soon be linked to theassociation page.If you have any comments or ideas, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to volunteer toassist in any of the areas on the site, or you have news or anything you would like to have reproduced onour site, contact us.Ken Peterman, Sah DanWeb Committee Chairmanbmaa_wtsda@yahoo.com2 WTSDA News January 2008

TANG SOO DO JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTHDescending into the dark,damp depths of the earthisn’t exactly how most peoplebegin a tournamentweekend, but the morning of Friday,October 12th would begin exactly thisway for a small group of us from Region2. Those who would participate hadgathered a day early to spend somequality time with some special guests.Months before, Master JohnnyWilliamson of Sierra Vista, Arizona,had planned a special outing and KiGong Clinic for select masterinstructors, studio owners, Ki Kongclub members and of course KwanChang Nim and his wife.Despite the extreme distances manyof us would have to travel across ourregion to gather, I eagerly awoke to meetup at Master Williamson’s studio to travelby van to Kartchner Caverns state park inArizona. Grandmaster Shin, his lovingwife and Master Britt from New Jerseywere our regional guests for themorning. From our own region, MasterRoberts, Master John Bennett and hiswife Master Carla Bennett, and of courseMaster Williamson, our host, were all inattendance.Once at the Caverns we weretreated to an incredible story ofdiscovery and secrecy as the history ofthe Kartchner caverns was related to usby the park tour guide. The cavernswere first found in 1974 by two amateurspelunkers, who fearing vandalism andunintended damage to the site, kept itsecret for 14 years while they worked tosecure government intervention toprotect the discovery. This delicateformation is “a wet living cave intowhich water still percolates from thesurface above and calcium carbonatefeatures are still growing.”Being underground was anuncomfortable reminder of the recentaccidents at the Crandall canyon minein my own state of Utah. During themonth of august the mine madeheadlines when six miners were killedin a cave in and ten days later 3 rescueworkers were killed in a subsequentcollapse. Still, deep underground thetunnels and caverns were a fascinatingglimpse into geological processes thattake thousands of years. Kwan ChangNim was quick to point out howtimeless nature and the cycles of lifewere. Master Roberts had a good timeFor more information onKartchner CavernsState Parkvisitwww.explorethecaverns.com/caveteasing Master Britt with questionsabout seismic activity, volcanicanomalies and falling rocks that MasterBritt was less than happy to hear himask about! After our tour, we returnedto the surface to participate in a KiGong exercise led by GrandmasterShin. After focusing our energies wewere treated as Kwan Chang Nimrelated stories and personalexperiences about life, learning, healthand personal growth. He also sharedsome of his most recent manuscriptnotes with us and used them as aspringboard for discussion. After 22years of following this man and hisvision, I never tire of hearing him speakand like so many times before, there inthe secluded desert park, I marveled athow much insight he has to offer all ofus, and It was staggering to think ofhow much his singular efforts haveblessed so many individuals worldwide,directly or indirectly.With as much as I, and the othersin attendance, would have liked themoment to linger, we did have Dantesting to conduct that evening and achampionship to officiate at the verynext day. All three events marked thepassage of another great Region Twoweekend and as always, it was anopportunity to mingle with theassociations finest. I had severalstudents make the journey with me tomark their first association function,and I had a cho dan bo successfully testto become a member of the Dan ranks.It was another good weekend in theannals of my Tang Soo Do training andon my incredibly endless drive home Icould only dwell on the feelings ofgratitude I have to belong to such agreat martial arts family.Select master instructors, studio owners & Ki Gong members from Region 2 visiting theKartchner Caverns state park in Arizona. The trip was planned to visit the state park &participate in a Ki Gong Clinic.Submitted bySteven Wallenda, Sam DanVernal Tang SooVernal, UtahJanuary 2008 WTSDA News 3

Region 21 Fall Clinic & Black Belt TestTWTSDA Region 21, Georgia andFlorida, held our 2007 Fall BlackBelt test and clinic on November 9 &10, respectively, in Vero Beach,Florida. Master William Strong from NorthAlabama Tang Soo Do attended the test andshared his years of experience with the clinicattendees. Master Brian Califf and his studio,Treasure Coast Tang Soo Do, hosted the testand clinic.On Friday afternoon, Master Strongconducted a pre-test training session for alldan members. Master Strong demonstratedthe proper performance of several hyungsand the meaning of the various techniquesperformed in the forms. Master Strong ischairman of the Technical AdvisoryCommittee, and certainly in a position toteach the correct look of hyung and basics.Twenty-two students tested for Cho Dan,E Dan and Sam Dan on Friday night. Onecandidate flew in from California andanother drove from Illinois. The written testconsumed an hour, and then the testingstudents performed basic techniques, forms,one-steps, self-defense, sparring andbreaking over the course of nearly 4 hours.The test concluded with the traditionalquestioning of the candidates by theexaminers, and a closing address by MasterStrong, who reminded us all that Tang SooDo is a worldwide community. Master Strongrecalled trips that he has made to Tang SooDo clubs in non-English speaking countries,where only Tang Soo Do is the commonlanguage.The following day, Saturday, more than100 Tang Soo Do students participated in theall-day clinic. There were four separatesessions for Tiny Tigers. Teen and adultstudents of all ranks rotated among fourother training blocks. Master Strong taughtho sin sul and one-steps with additions,Master Califf taught ground fighting, Mr.Lionel Larievere of Middleburg Martial Artstaught sparring and take-downs, and Mr. JimRomanek, now living in Region 5, taughttraditional Kendo. As if that weren’t enough,Master Strong then led anyone still standingin advanced sword forms and techniques.There was a memorable closingceremony, with Master Strong wishing us alla Happy 25th Birthday for the World TangSoo Do Association. All present immediatelyretired to the dining area for a wonderfulbirthday cake.Thanks to all of the senior black beltstudents from every school in the region,who gave generously of their time and effort.Thanks to all the volunteers who madeeverything work and to all those family andfriends who came to watch and cheer on thecandidates. Thanks to all the students, whosupported the Region 21 Scholarship Fundby attending the clinic. Thanks to all of thestudio owners, who enthusiasticallyparticipated, as trainer or trainee. Thanks toMaster Brian Califf for organizing andhosting the events. Most of all, thanks toMaster William Strong for traveling toFlorida and sharing his expertise with us all.Submitted byJohn CampbellVero Beach, FL8 WTSDA News January 2008

Who Are You Really? - Rate YourselfThe Instructor patch is a privilege andnot a right. It must be earnedthrough constant, never endingimprovement. What type of anInstructor are you?Are you a 33% (below average), 66%(average student) or a 99% (ExcellentStudent)? Maintaining a “Good Thing” isn’talways easy. However, the best students are at99% and strive for 100%. Here’s how it looks.Most Instructors start here and neverbecome good instructors-The 33% Phase ofa WTSDA Student: At 33% you can still keepyour commitment to include Tang Soo Doactivity in your life. However, it’s a constantstruggle to keep you motivated. You seem toblame others if you don’t see immediaterewards, get your way or if it becomes toohard of a commitment. You talk aboutpossibly quitting. When you do somethingpositive for the school it’s with a hiddenagenda in mind.If you make it to the next level you aregood but tempted by other things. The 66%Phase: The Intermediate Instructorappreciates that regular physical Tang SooDo activity has become a part of who you are.You have kept the commitment to includeTang Soo Do activity in your everyday life.The benefits of athletic skill and good healthare important to you. The steps you’ve takento become a good instructor have beenmajor and now you are physically andmentally skilled in Tang Soo Do as aninstructor. You are to be recognized. Youneed to be reminded of the differencebetween good and great and the differencebetween them.Here is where the great instructors are,The 99% Phase: You Are A Strong WTSDAInstructor! The best 99% WTSDA Instructorunderstands they are part of somethingbigger than themselves. They actively helpthe School, their Region and the WTSDAassociation. They eagerly look forward towearing their higher rank by assisting,teaching and helping others by running aprogram on a dedicated level. They arereliable about attending classes and will notlet outside distractions get in the way. If this isyou - you are probably not only a greatteacher of Tang Soo Do, you are ProgramDirector of some sorts helping withsustaining growth of your school, yourRegion and the WTSDA association. You canhelp those who want to join a WTSDA schoolbut more importantly, you know how to helpthose overcome the temptation of quitting.You don’t forget where you came from andcan look back to when you first started tobecome physically active as a Tang Soo DoStudent. Do you remember some of yourearly struggles? You made the decision toovercome the barriers and succeeded inMinor slipswill happen. Thegreatest threatfor relapseis overconfidenceor believingit won’t happento you.It will happenand youhave toplan for it.finding ways to increase your commitment,energy level and physical skills. One of themost important steps in maintaining currentsuccess is anticipating minor slips.It may be difficult for you to imagine atime when you will not want to continueregular physical Tang Soo Do activity. Repeatthis next sentence three times (out loud andwith feeling). “Minor slips will happen.” Thegreatest threat for relapse is overconfidenceor believing it won’t happen to you. It willhappen and you have to plan for it. List twosituations where you may be tempted to stopyour regular activity, if only for a few days(e.g., vacation, a bout of flu, playing anothersport, demands of work and family). It’simportant to plan how you will handle theseinterruptions in your daily routine. If youknow they will happen, you can plan aroundthem. What can you do to reschedule yourTang Soo Do physical activity during one ofthe situations you listed? You have specialfriends and co-students who have beenencouraging you. Often as your activity levelincreases and becomes routine, this supportstops. Because you’re doing so well and TangSoo Do now is part of who you are, yourfriends may not believe you need the extraencouragement. Re-examine what you needfrom them and ask them to help you again.They can be the first ones to see oldbehaviors coming back. Ask them forcontinued feedback.Submitted byMaster Johnny WilliamsonSierra Vista, AZHAVE AN IDEA?Do you have an ideafor the newsletter?Is there something you would liketo see included that we currentlydo not print?This is a publicationfor the membersand we want to make surewe are providing everyonewith the information they want.We welcome any comments orsuggestions you may have.Please send your suggestions to:mike.black@cmag.comor via postal mail:Mike BlackAttention WTSDA Newsletter208 New StreetMillersville, PA 17551January 2008 WTSDA News 9

Multiple Sclerosis and Tang Soo Do: A Personal JourneyIwas diagnosed with MultipleSclerosis (MS) about a yearbefore I began studying Tang SooDo. I am an accountant byprofession and my life was prettysedentary before my martial artstraining. My daughter expressedinterest in learning martial arts afterseeing a demonstration at her schoolby Sah Bum Nim Melodie Lopez, sowe began our training at Lopez TangSoo Do in Vacaville, California.I decided when I began trainingthat I would write my Cho Dan essay onhow Tang Soo Do training has helpedme deal with the challenges of MS.Multiple Sclerosis is a degenerativeinflammatory disease of the centralnervous system involving the brain,optic nerve and spinal cord. Accordingto Dr. David Richman, Professor ofNeurology, UC Davis, they have not yetdetermined what are the geneticpredispositions or triggers of multiplesclerosis. There is also no cure and theeffects are unpredictable.The earliest symptom Iexperienced was optic neuritisaffecting the optic nerves resulting in asignificant, but not total, loss of visionin my left eye. I then beganexperiencing tingling in my legs andbalance problems. Once diagnosed, Istarted treatments to prevent thespread of MS and that seems to beworking. Since a cure has not beendeveloped for MS as with otherneurological diseases, the best I canexpect from medical science is toprevent the spread of the disease.I was 51 years old when I startedTang Soo Do and quickly realized thatpracticing martial arts was much easierwhen I was in my twenties. Age,combined with many years working at adesk job, had resulted in my losingmuch of the flexibility I once had. Iencourage young people who arestarting martial arts to stay with it, as itwill fend off the effects of getting older.MS is very unpredictable. It affectsdifferent people in many differentways. I am very fortunate in that theeffects I have experienced, i.e., visualloss, balance problems, tinglingfeelings, and heat sensitivity, are notdebilitating. Along with the benefits Ihave received from studying Tang SooDo, I have learned that I must pacemyself and listen to my body so that Icontinue to build strength andflexibility without exacerbating thedisease.My physical condition hasimproved significantly since I beganthe study of Tang Soo Do in November2004. Comparing my past and currentmedical records, I can see measuredimprovements. My weight has gonedown about 10%. While that’s not asignificant change, I have exchangedlighter weight fat for heavier muscle.My pulse rate has declined about 15%,and my blood pressure has dropped10% and 15% for the systolic anddiastolic rates, respectively. Mostinterestingly, my height has increasedseven-eighths of an inch! I attributethis “growth” to the benefits fromTo be most successful,we Tang Soo Do practitioners with MShave to closely adhereto Attitude Requirement #8“Do not be overly ambitious.”stretching. As we age, we tend to getshorter because of spinal compression.I believe the stretching I have donesince starting Tang Soo Do hasreversed the back compression Iexperienced from working many yearsat a desk job.The benefits from Tang Soo Do Ihave experienced in combating MSrelate mostly to improved balance andreduced tingling in the extremities.Balance problems are most noticeablewhen performing the more advancedhyungs: Bassai, Naihanchi Cho Danand Sip Soo. Although balanceproblems still exist, training in TangSoo Do has helped me to compensate.The symptoms of MS that Iexperienced when practicing Tang SooDo are the same I would experiencewith any other strenuous form ofexercise. Over heating results in flulikesymptoms later in the day causingsevere chills. Blurred vision andtingling in the extremities aregenerally temporary symptoms thatpass within a half-hour of strongphysical activity, which is commonamong MS patients. The challenge forMS patients involved in any exerciseprogram is to obtain the benefitswithout exacerbating the disease.Many patients, me included, aresensitive to heat and over heatingduring exercise. This has beenparticularly noticeable in theendurance training I have been doingin preparation for the Cho Dan test.Swimming is recognized as an excellentform of aerobic exercise for peoplewith MS because the water keeps aperson cool during exercise. I startedswimming to increase my enduranceand then added running to build theendurance needed to complete the 4 to5 hour Cho Dan test. In May 2007,however, I found that I was pushingmyself too hard too quickly. Theblurred vision worsened and thetingling feelings got stronger in bothlegs and lasted for days. I decided thatI was being overly ambitious and cutback on the running but kept up onthe swimming. As a result, the tinglingfeelings have subsided.The National Multiple SclerosisSociety recommends MS patients listento their body and apply the “2-minute”rule when feeling too sluggish.Committing to moderate exercise forjust two minutes may generate theenergy needed to continue. If fatiguepersists, the MS Society recommendsstopping and resting for up to 15minutes. The goal is to not bring on arelapse but to build a reserve ofstrength to help the person rebuildafter a relapse occurs.In conclusion, Tang Soo Do offersmany benefits to those of us withMultiple Sclerosis. Although I knowlittle about it, I believe that Ki Gongwould also help MS patients combattheir disease. To be most successful, weTang Soo Do practitioners with MShave to closely adhere to AttitudeRequirement #8 – “Do not be overlyambitious.”Submitted byJohn W. GreggCho Dan EssayVacaville, CA10 WTSDA News January 2008

JOIN OUR $1,000 DONOR’S CLUB!In January of 2005, the WTSDFConstruction Committee beganselling 1000 pillars. So far wehave 114 pillars sold and 886 leftto sell. Market trends forpurchasing and building newproperties has risenastronomically over the past fewyears and our original budget forconstruction, which was set in1993, does not match the realityof actual costs in 2007. In orderto accelerate our fund raising, weestablished the $1,000 DonorsClub. Anyone who wishes to jointhis effort should contactHeadquarters or their localBuilding Fund Chair Person forthe pledge form. Those who wishto purchase a pillar may pay ininstallments. If anyone has alreadydonated a significant amount lessthan $,1000 and would like thatmoney applied towards a pillar,contact Headquarters with yourdonor #’s and dates and it can beapplied to the pledge form. Keepin mind that the pillars are forindividual contributions, notregional or studio contributions.We appreciate all of those whohave joined in our efforts to dateand will commemorate them withpillars in the new building.Over $1,000DONATIONSTYPE TOTAL TYPE TOTAL$100 -THREE BRICKS$1,000 - $1000 DONOR’S CLUB $ 70 - TWO BRICKS$ 500 - ORDER OF THE MASTER $ 40 - ONE BRICK$ 250 - ORDER OF THE INSTRUCTORGRAND TOTALITEM Quantity Price TotalMake the goal of a permanent monument to TangSoo Do a reality – one brick at a time. With just adonation of $40.00 you can make a lastingcontribution to building the new WTSDAHeadquarters.All donors receive a Brick certificate.Please make checks payable to WTSDAFoundation.Building Fund T-Shirt ($20.00 each)Adult S ___ Adult XL ___ Youth M ___Adult M ___ Adult XXL ___ Youth L ___Adult L __Support Buttons ($5.00 each)SubtotalShippingTotalName________________________________________________________________________Address ______________________________________________________________________WORLD TANG SOO DO ASSOC.709 OREGON AVENUEPHILADELPHIA, PA 19148215-468-2121 FAX 215-336-2121City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________________Assoc. ID # _______________________________Phone # ____________________________Studio’s Name ________________________________________________________________Instructor’s Name _____________________________________________________________January 2008 WTSDA News 11

2007 October Cycle Dan Testing Results5th Dan20865 Nathan Gordon Philadelphia, PA21143 Victor Jara Chile21538 Hugo Frattini Argentina4th Dan Master22584 Konstantinos Galiotis Greece22712 Athanasios Saridakis Greece22863 Emmanoul Mesados Greece23709 Christian Alvarez Argentina24593 Philip A. J. Wiskin Great Britain25019 Rodrigo Frattini Argentina4th Dan Instructor25572 John Bratchie Great Britain29246 Babak Javid Holland31248 Christian Preiss Switzerland3rd Dan - May 200728711 Michael DePew Keokuk, IA3rd Dan27062 Arielle Sekula Canadensis, PA28065 Joseph Paul Scota Taylors, SC29721 Juan Ivan Miranda Puerto Rico30606 Richard Auer Germany30688 Adam Theros St. John, IN31643 Clemens Nabbefeld Germany31765 Brett K. Gorden Fortuna, CA32160 Victor Vea Pena Mexico32183 Ramon Gilardo Perea Mexico32534 Nhan Phan Philadelphia, PA32551 Nicole A. Arteca State College, PA32582 John L. Godwin Jr. Bear, DE32727 Eddie Montgomery Roseburg, OR33006 Jose Rivera Rivera Puerto Rico33135 Alicia Ott Wilmington, DE33517 Greg S. Hess Lancaster, PA33572 Cereana Roberts Redmond, WA33576 Theresa Stancliff Felton, DE34028 Dave Mukherjee Cedar Park, TX34065 Linda D. Mones de Oca E. Stroudburg, PA34128 Judith Isabella Wilmington, DE34279 Michael Gasser Santa Rosa, CA34286 Connor Ashenbrucker Garberville, CA34329 Annaliza Mills New Castle, DE34503 James Fauer Seychelles34507 Jennifer E. Baker Boalsburg, PA34529 Helen White W. Chester, PA34577 Richard Hahn Wilmington, DE34745 Rachel K. Jones Langhorne, PA2nd Dan24030 Jacqueline Boyer Newark, DE29068 Josh J. Painter Malvern, PA30667 Andrew Mikita Roseburg, ORR32515 Daniel Ackers Scotrun, PA32605 Helmut Rudolph Germany33082 Carol E. Jury Austin, TX33630 Mario Petelin Germany34178 Jorge Armando Meza Mexico34505 Patrick Cedras Seychelles34602 Sherry L. Petrosky Hamilton, NJ34633 Ret Lauterbach Germany35103 James F. Menard New Milford, CT35186 Rene Gonzalez Godoy Mexico35197 Rocky E. DeLyon Kula, HI35261 Marco Antonio Corodva Mexico35544 Benjamin Field Lancaster, PA35641 Evan Andrew McElveen Germany35692 Rebekah G. Spears Greenville, SC36001 Max T. DeLyon Kula, HI36069 Susan Dicklitch Lancaster, PA36112 Ian D. Kearney Glen Mills, PA36250 Mark O. Bradley Roseburg, OR36254 Natalia Marquez Santa Rosa, CA36279 Jordan A. Lee Great Britain36281 Sarah J. Angel-Smith Great Britain36505 Jean-Paul Philo Seychelles36507 Emily J. Rodgers State College, PA36543 Lisa LaBrasca DuBois, PA36554 David Perschy Columbia, NJR36616 Bert Stradley Townsend, DE36618 Robert Cole Jamison Hockessin, DE36626 Jason R. Jopko Hamilton, NJR36650 Alex J. Torres-Ruiz Meriden, CT36717 Catherine C. Carter Great Britain36722 Charlotte L.A. Tomlin Great Britain36727 Jacqueline L. Pratt Great Britain36728 Daniel C. Hale Great Britain36734 Sarah Chapman Great Britain36735 Ben G. Ventenilla Great Britain36771 Daniel J. Sanito Aiken, SC37006 Randy N. Safa Cheshire, CT37008 George T. Berardi Waterbury, CT37010 Lizbeth M. Torres Meriden, CT37016 Noel A. Ruiz Arecibo, PR37017 Victor R. Rivera Orocovis, PR37018 Victor C. Rivera Orocovis, PR37019 Jeriel Hernandez Orocovis, PR37022 Lisa Figurelle Lancaster, PA37029 Jacob V. Mott Ambridge, PAR37048 Joseph W. Conte Glen Mills, PA37113 Ricardo L. Rodriguez Trenton, NJ37118 Christopher lIon Altoona, PA37129 Aaron P. Kaye State College, PA37130 John C. White State College, PA37149 Rosanna Tassone Townsend, DER37177 Douglas Ambrose Vaucluse, SC37247 Corey Hing W. Chicago, IL37249 Mark P. Holtman Columbus, OH37250 Lindsay Sereika Columbus, OH37261 Kent A. Thomas Sierra Vista, AZ37271 Derek Billings Tahoe City, CA37506 Jossy L. Mussa Mozambique37507 Lorio Teles Mozambique37508 Cidon M. Tembz Mozambique37509 Julian Spazzati Mozambique37510 Steven E. Ludman Holtwood, PA12 WTSDA News January 2008

2007 October Cycle Dan Testing Results37516 Karen Jopko Hamilton, NJ37523 Robert A. Greco Cranberry Twsp., PA37524 Marie L. Greco Cranberry Twsp., PA37525 Michael Holcomb Baden, PA37527 Dave Ilko Ambridge, PA37535 Carla J. Rodgers State College, PA37538 Collwyn Wissinger Clearfield, PAR37539 Rachel Thompson Clearfield, PA37540 Taylor B. Myers W. Decatur, PA37541 Jordan T. Royer Clearfield, PA37542 Matthew Detrick Clairon, PA37547 Justin Smith Ridgway, PA37564 Christina Toth Gouldsboro, PA37565 Cynthia Toth Gouldsboro, PA37566 Richard M. Hughes, Jr. Gouldsboro, PA37570 Jaysen Satterwhite Audubon, pA37571 Jacob S. DeBoer Fort Plain, NY37572 Luke J. DeBoer Fort Plain, NY37573 Cain Bowman Little Falls, NY37577 Darius White Philadelphia, PA37584 Jonathan D. Stauffer Littiz, PAR37600 James J. Boyle IV Media, PAR37601 Patrick K. Haynes Media, PA37602 Jennifer L. Fichter Glen Mills, PA37603 Timothy Weathers Media, PA37605 Robert D. Anthony W. Chester, PA37608 Joseph G. Bell Newport, DE37610 Michelle Russell Wilmington, DER37616 Alyssa Ainsworth Wilmington, DE37617 Christanna M. Brown Elkton, MDR37618 Donald K. Brown Elkton, MD37621 James D. Mousley Avondale, PA37623 Devin A. Lloyd New Castle, DE37626 Hannah R. Kempton Newark, DE37628 Andrew M. King Middletown, DE37636 Zachary Q. Majerus Middletown, DE37639 Pratik S. Saripalli Wilmington, DE37643 Heather A. Marsh Middletown, DE37644 Anil Salem Newark, DE37649 Yuri Marie Seychelles37658 Adam Hallet Ansonia, CT37703 Jackie F. Forrester Boilings Springs, SC37704 Devin S. Kimmerly Aiken, SC37713 Zachary C. Rovner Taylor, SC37715 Stefany M. Clark Greer, SC37762 Danny P. Ancheta Wailuku, HI37764 Joseph Palmore Kula, HI37765 Nancy Greenwell Kula, HI37775 Kristopher Hoyt San Diego, CA37801 Lisa M. ogden Hurricane, UT37819 Jorge Angel Corona Mexico37820 Jorge Pizon Munos Mexico37821 Jesus Corona Mendoza Mexico38526 Kari Brannan Imperial, PA1st Dan39500 Nevil George Mozambique39501 Anisio C. Ismali Mozambique39502 Aiman Ismail Mozambique39503 Ismail Ismail Mozambique39504 Michael Lee Mozambique39505 Coenie Potgieter S. Africa39506 Marnes Potgieter S. Africa39507 Martin Ceoras Seychelles39508 Mervin Servina Seychelles39509 Kent R. Landis Lancaster, PA39510 Max G. Besona Snow Shoe, PA39511 Alexander B. Smith Reedsville, PAR39512 W. August Heizenroth Malvern, PA39513 Todd J. Wolov Chester, PA39514 James D. Ousey Malvern, PA39515 Madeline J. Hunt Phoenixville, PA39516 W. Wendell Frank Harmony, PA39517 Anthony E. Maderas Bethlehem, PA39518 Benjamin McCartney Lititz, PA39519 John Potratz Honesdale, PA39520 Shaun T. Chiesa Kersey, PA39521 Kirsten M. Woodford Ridgway, PA39522 Joseph Horning Ridgway, PA39523 David Perez Philadelphia, PA39524 Jacob D. Francisco Bensalem, PA39525 Nabeela I. Al-Refai Bensalem, PA39526 Drew S. Mayberry Bensalem, PA39527 Chelsea Karabin Meshippen, PA39528 Jeffrey L. Craig Fisher, PA39529 Marcus Booth Philadelphia, PA39530 Jordan Booth Philadelphia, PA39531 Erin M. McAllister Coastesville, PA39532 Kyle L. Turkington Newton, NJ39533 Scott Turkington Newton, NJ39534 James Gould III Thorofare, NJ39535 Rebecca Rose Crowther Mantua, NJ39536 Shannon Jordan Thorofare, NJ39537 Lauren Cox Phoenixville, PAR39538 Stephen Williams Norristown, PA39539 Paul S. Sidhu Mont Claire, PA39540 Rich Wolfrom Mont Claire, PA39541 Yasmien Rifi Collegeville, PA39542 Sean M. Petrick DuBois, PAR39543 David J. Pancoast Narbeth, PA39544 Alex Kenney Bala Cynwyd, PA39545 Sean M. Wade Merion Station, PA39546 Ryan Zaffino Madison Twp., PA39547 Matthew Zero Moscow, PA39548 Kimberly Gregorowicz Jessup, PA39549 Robert J. Davis Old Forge, PA39550 Zachary T. Davis Moscow, PA39551 Carmine N. Gatto Carbondale, PA39552 Kristin Kremer Cresco, PAR39553 Peggy Kremer Cresco, PA39554 Michael Diver Stroudsburg, PA39555 Connor Diver Stroudsburg, PA39556 Kristyn Kiddy Ambridge, PA39557 Brad Fratangelo Oakdale, PA39558 Vince Johnson Oakdale, PAJanuary 2008 WTSDA News 13

2007 October Cycle Dan Testing Results39559 Javier Ojeda Imperial, PA39560 Luke Kiefer Freedom, PA39561 Brendan Keegans Erial, NJR39562 Tom Dingler Laurel Springs, NJ39563 Kevin Murphy Sicklerville, NJ39564 Michael Shimmel II Philipsburg, PA39565 Andrew C. Wisor Clearfield, PA39566 Kathryn Lockwood Philadelphia, PA39567 Justin Chandler Philadelphia, PA39569 Michael Grier Wilmington, DE39570 Marcus MacNeal Glen Mills, PA39571 Lauren Laulis Garnet Valley, PAR39572 Timothy Smith Chadds Ford, PA39573 Brett Hudson Glen Mills, PA39574 Diane F. Laulis Garnet Valley, PA39575 Gerald F. Wesner Glen Mills, PA39576 Robert Ditrolio Glen Mills, PA39577 Jeffrey Klinger Glen Mills, PA39578 Luke D. Angley Aston, PAR39579 Joseph Capuano Aston, PA39580 Jake Smith Chadds Ford, PA39581 Timothy Ziedman Glen Mills, PAR39582 Emeric Zeidman Glen Mills, PA39583 Patrick McNamara Media, PA39584 Emma Ostrowski W. Chester, PAR39585 Vivek M. Shenoy Glen Mills, PA39586 Jared J. Dovidio Thornton, PA39587 Matthew Lazowick Glen Mills, PA39588 Alex J. Horne W. Chester, PA39589 Benjamin Litwack W. Chester, PA39590 Ian J. Ortals Boothwyn, PA39591 Akshay Umashankai Garnet Valley, PA39592 Liam King Mercerville, NJ39593 Jonathan Dunkle Newark, DE39594 Ryan Patterson Newark, DER39595 Susan Lu Hockessin, DER39596 Brenden Darji Middletown, DE39597 Ian M. Cruz Bear, DE39598 Moritz Schelp Hockessin, DE39599 Michael Ferretti Avondale, PA39600 Daniel J. Zador Newark, DE39601 Ponnl S. Vel Hockessin, DER39602 Marcus A. Gula Newark, DER39603 Brandon M. Walker Landenberg, PA39604 Gregory M. Manley Landenberg, PA39605 Darren C. Isenhart Colora, MD39606 Dana Crannage Dover, DER39607 Carlos M. Ruiz Newark, DE39608 Breanna L. Reed Magnolia, DE39609 Michael A. Boulden Landenberg, PA39610 James Waltman Newark, DE39611 Liam Kriner Newark, DE39612 Connor McNamara W. Grove, PA39613 Jordan P. Ross Hockessin, DE39614 Perry G. Walker Lindenberg, PA39615 Joshua A. Marks Bear, DE39616 Jillian G. Wilson Pendel, PA39617 Jesse Gomez Dover, DE39618 Eugenio Brito Wilmington, DE39619 Brynae C. Goodley Chesapeake City, MD39620 Joanna K. Weir Middletown, DE39621 Robbie holt Newark, DE39622 Christine M. Fromal Elkton, MD39623 Michael T. Kriner Newark, DE39624 Timothy A. Downs Newark, DE39625 Liliana Vargas Acuna Costa Rica39626 Gilbran Marquez Torres Mexico39627 Maura Yesenia Sorial Bernal Mexico39628 German Fructoso Sorial Bernal Mexio39629 Angel Lozano Rivera Mexico39630 Manuel Coronado Venegas Mexico39631 Tegan E. Noonan Greer, SC39632 Kevin M. Wiseman Simpsonville, SC39633 Carl M. Strickland Greenville, SC39634 Matthew D. Hodge Greer, SC39635 John B. Eberly Travelers Rest, SC39636 Rebecca J. Tardugno Travelers Rest, SC39637 Joshua M. Torres Taylors, SC39638 James Alan Belcher Greer, SC39639 Jillian D. Pruitt Simpsonville, SC39640 David A. MacMiller Fuguay-Varnia, NC39641 Carol Poston Conway, SC39642 Cindy T. King Charlotte, NC39643 Marco Kaczkowski Germany39644 Domenique Daniel Schulte Germany39645 Amy Schmitz Germany39646 Thomas Spindler Germany39647 Markus Rank Germany39648 Roland Rank Germany39649 Verena Bongers Germany39650 Hans-Peter Bongers Germany39651 Klaus Trieglaff Germany39652 Ulf Esser Germany39653 Phillip Drake McElveen Germany39654 Julia M. Ramberg Chisholm, MNR39655 Rick Roach Nauvos, IL39656 Rick L. Jochum Dubuque, IA39657 Sarah B. Dvidson Lino Kakes, MN39658 Elizabeth A. grothe Scandia, MN39659 Katherine A. Grothe Scandia, MN39660 Michael T. Grothe Scandia, MN39661 Bailey A. Heater Fairbanks, AK39662 Jacqueline M. Myers Fairbanks, AK39663 Tiffany Chen Fairbanks, AK39664 Katrina Matz Cheshire, CT39665 Michael A. Valentino Cheshire, CT39666 Anthony T. Bracco Wolcott, CT39667 Tyler M. Rodriguez Seymour, CT39668 Robert G. Rodriguez Seymour, CT39669 Alexander Zygmunt Shelton, CT39670 Alexa R. Hinds Shelton, CT39671 Rebecca R. Cote Meriden, CT39672 Michael W. Stanton Meriden, CT39673 Pamela Levenduski Meriden, CT14 WTSDA News January 2008

The events listed below have been officially sanctioned by the World Tang Soo Do Association. This means that all rules and regulations ofthe 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 youhave any questions regarding a particular event, please contact the Regional Director for that region.Region #1, Master John Auer, jjauer@msn.comMay 23Regional Dan TestMay 24Regional ChampionshipRegion #2, Master Carla Bennett, NVMasters@sbcglobal.netRegion #3, Master David Schmitt, atki@mchsi.comRegion #4, Master Allen Sharpe, masterallensharpe@msn.comRegion #5, Master Chris Anderson, Acca57@aol.comMay 2-4Regional ChampionshipRegion #6, Master Vaughn Henry, VHenry@ifdc.orgSep 26 – 27 Regional ChampionshipRegion #7, Master Jim Mars, JandMMars@aol.comNov 24 – 25 Regional ChampionshipWTSDA Sanctioned EventsRegion #8, Grandmaster Jae C. Shin, wtsda@aol.com,Master Rick Harsch, coordinator, rharsche@hcimortgage.comJan 19Eastern Zone ChampionshipJan 26Western Zone Leadership ClassJan 27Regional Instructor ClassFeb 1Eastern Zone Leadership ClassFeb 16Western Leadership ClassFeb 23Western Zone ChampionshipFeb 24Regional Instructor ClassMar 7Eastern Leadership ClassMar 15Western Leadership ClassMar 30Regional Instructor ClassApr 4Eastern Leadership ClassApr 5Western Gup ClinicApr 12Regional Dan TestApr 26Western Leadership ClassMay 2Eastern Leadership ClassMay 17Western Leadership ClassMay 30 – June 1 Youth Black Belt Clinic – Camp Green LaneJune 6 – 7 Youth Black Belt Clinic – Camp SaginawJune 13 – 15 Adult Black Belt Clinic – ElizabethtownWESTERN USA KI GONG CLINICJANUARY 11 - 13, 2008MONTEREY, CA, USAJune 28Aug 1Aug 30Sept 5Sept 13Sept 27Oct 3Oct 10 - 13Oct 25Nov 22Nov 23Western Leadership ClassEastern Leadership ClassWestern Leadership ClassEastern Leadership ClassRegional Dan TestWestern Leadership ClassEastern Leadership ClassRegional ChampionshipWestern Leadership ClassCombined East/West Leadership Class & DinnerRegional Instructor Class & DinnerRegion #9, Master Jeff Haney, jeffhaney@adelphia.netJanuary 12 Instructor ClassMarch 8Regional Dan Test & Instructor ClassApril 4Regional ClinicApril 5Regional ChampionshipJune 6-8Regional Dan ClinicAug 1-3Warrior’s PathSept 13Regional Dan Test & Instructor ClassSept 27Regional Gup Clinic & Dan Belt PresentationNov 17Instructor ClassRegion #11, Master Mujahid Khan, MKhanGBTSD@aol.comRegion #12, Master Larry D’Ercole, MastrLarry@aol.comRegion #14, Master Alex Goule, moztangsoodo@tvcabo.co.mzRegion #15, Master Larry Wick, tangsoodo@mosquitonet.comRegion #18, Master Wilfredo Burgos, fredy71@prtc.netRegion #19, Master Roy Uttech, Uttech@alaska.netRegion #20, Master Patrick Marsch, MstrMarsch@aol.comRegion #21, Master Brian Califf, BrianCaliff@comcast.netApril 18 – 20 Regional Championship & Dan TestEUROPEAN KI GONG CLINICFEBRUARY 22 - 24, 2008DELFT, NETHERLANDSUSA MASTERS CLINICMARCH 27 - 30, 2008FLORENCE, AL, USAEASTERN USA KI GONG CLINICSEPTEMBER 19 - 21, 2008VALLEY FORGE, PA, USAWORLD CHAMPIONSHIPJULY 11 & 12, 2008ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER • ORLANDO, FLORIDAEUROPEAN MASTERS/LEADERSHIP CLINIC,KI GONG CLINIC & CHAMPIONSHIPNOVEMBER 8 - 16, 2008 • GREECE16 WTSDA News January 2008