Proclamation - The World Tang Soo Do Association

World Tang Soo Do AssociationNewsletter No.77 October 2009ProclamationDear Fellow Martial Artists,I’d like to take the opportunity to inform everyone about an exciting and historical event thatwe can all be a part of. It is long overdue that Grandmaster Shin be promoted to 9th Dan. OurGrandmaster has been an 8th Dan for more than 25 years. Grandmaster Shin has achievementsnot only in our association but also in the world martial arts community. I can’t think of abetter way to give back to our mentor than to see this promotion come to fruition.There are various ways in which a promotion of this kind can be accomplished; however,I believe we have selected the most honorable method. The process will be done by a signedproclamation. The proclamation, along with signature sheets, will be sent out to all studiosstarting in early October. This will allow all of our members, regardless of rank andage, to sign the proclamation. The signed petitions will be submitted to the Board ofDirectors March 2010 for final approval. The actual promotion ceremony will take placeat our World Championship in July 2010. I am very excited that we can all take part inwhat is certain to be a major historical event in our association.Master Jim DeBacaChairman of Proclamation CommitteeBy these presents, the undersigned and respectful followers of Grandmaster Jae C. Shin,students and practitioners of World Tang Soo Do, do solemnly signify, declare, and proclaim that:Whereas, Grandmaster Jae C. Shin has dedicated his life to the discipline of martial arts and is wellrespected and honored throughout the world inside and outside of the martial arts community; andWhereas, Grandmaster Jae C. Shin has founded and has led the World Tang Soo Do Association since itsinception in 1982 as 8th Dan Grandmaster into an organization of more than 150,000 members, 300 masterinstructors in 38 countries; andWhereas, Grandmaster Jae C. Shin has fostered and advanced the martial art of Tang Soo Do throughMasters clinics, Regional Championships, World Championships and numerous programs as well asauthoring several Tang Soo Do books;Now therefore, the undersigned are proud and grateful students of the World Tang Soo Do Associationand do solemnly proclaim our loyalty and support by declaring the honorable Grandmaster Jae C. Shin be andhereby is promoted to 9th Dan Grandmaster.Honorific Commendation Committee

Welcome NewStudios AND ClubsStudios Owner RegionChi Ban Nederlands..................................Babak Javid............................... 11South Jersey Martial Arts..........................Mike DeCamillo........................ 8Valentin Karate III....................................Madelyn Valentin....................... 9Kick Start Tang Soo Do............................Kristina Ohlson......................... 1Steel Dragon Martial Arts.........................Dave Ilko................................... 8Eagle Academy II......................................Mary Jansa................................ 5Positive Karate USA II..............................John Maris................................. 1Glenbrook Martial Arts............................Scott Jones................................. 9Fitness & Martial Arts..............................MoShay Williamson................... 2Clubs Owner RegionYoung TSD-Gym Central..........................Ricky Young.............................. 6The Family Karate Center.........................Hieli Trung Nguyen................... 7WEB PAGE LINKSw w w.w o r l d t a n g s o o d o.c o mRead interesting news from aroundthe association, visit the kidszone for funactivities, submit your photos for the photocontest and win a $25.00 gift certificate, readabout the studio of the month and masterof the month. It’s all on the association webpage.The web committee has been workingdiligently to keep the page updated andconsistently improving. Visit the page today.We are always looking for new and creativeideas to make our page the best of its kindon the web, so send your suggestions to usat WTSDA@aol.com.Also, be sure to have your studio pageapproved to be linked to the associationpage. It is very interesting to read and learnabout the many studios we have. Approvalis easy, simply follow the directions on thepage and your studio will soon be linked tothe association page.If you have any comments or ideas, wewould love to hear from you. If you wouldlike to volunteer to assist in any of the areason the site, or you have news or anythingyou would like to have reproduced on oursite, contact us.Master Ken PetermanSah DanWeb CommitteeChairmanbmaa_wtsda@yahoo.comGlobal Karate Academy............................Kimberley Dauplaise................. 9Gihae Tang Soo Do II...............................Melissa Noguera....................... 18Lindsay’s Tang Soo Do..............................Ross Lindsay.............................. 2Estrella Tang Soo Do................................Eric Estrella............................... 2Steel River Martial Arts............................Roy Donaldson.......................... 8Palmyra Tang Soo Do...............................Gregory Lyon............................ 3COD Tang Soo Do....................................Dan Jansa.................................. 5Rocket Center Tang Soo Do......................David Geremia........................... 7Legacy Martial Arts..................................Mark Palakovich....................... 21Bali Tang Soo Do......................................Kario Partosoebroto................. 10Keystone Martial Arts II...........................Mark Jorgensen.......................... 8Elite Martial Arts II..................................Rick Harsche............................. 8Elite Martial Arts III................................Rick Harsche............................. 8Please note: Capitol TSD (owner & Chief Instructor, Kristan Mack, Region 7) was listed in erroras a new club in the March 2009 Newsletter and, in fact, has been a club in good standing with theWTSDA for several years. We apologize for the misprint and regret the error.The 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 & PUBLISHERGrandmaster Jae Chul ShinEDITOR & PRODUCTION COORDINATORMike BlackKIDS KORNER EDITORMaster Carla Bennett15325 Yankee Blade Rd.Reno, Nevada, USA, 89511or NVMasters@sbcglobal.netSEND ARTICLES TOMike.Black@cmag.comor 208 New StreetMillersville, PA 17551PRINTINGCadmus Communicationsa Cenveo Company2 WTSDA News October 2009

The Next HeadquartersBurlington, New Jersey to Burlington, North CarolinaIn 1968 Grandmaster Shin opened up theheadquarters dojang located in Burlington,New Jersey. This was the beginning of thegreatest martial arts association in the world,The World Tang Soo Do Association. For many yearsGrandmaster Shin has traveled the United States tofind the home for “Our” New Headquarters. He hasforged this plan with great attention to detail.Our dream is coming true. Grandmaster hasfound and purchased the land for the new AssociationHeadquarters in Burlington, North Carolina. Thenew facility will house the association offices. It willbe a place to train and expand our knowledge of themartial arts. There will be dormitory style roomsfor those students who travel to the headquartersand wish to stay.The Headquarters will be built on four acres ofprime land in Burlington, North Carolina. Our landhas been zoned for living quarters, specialty shops,etc. It will allow us to begin to fulfill our dream.Once the land in Pennsylvania is sold we will be in aposition to begin architectural drawings. The nextstep will be to begin the process of constructionbidding for our new Headquarters.Our land is at the corner of Anthony andHanford Road, Burlington, North Carolina.I am looking forward to working with you all tocomplete this project and fulfill our dream.Submitted by,Master Jim Mars, Region 7 DirectorChairman of the Building CommitteeOctober 2009visit www.wtsda.com for world and regional information WTSDA News 3

North to AlaskaWant to have a good time? Want tosee some top-notch Tang Soo Do?Want to meet some really interestingindividuals? If this sounds like fun,I strongly suggest a trip to Region 19, located inAlaska (America’s last frontier).When I got an invitation from Master Uttechto attend a weekend of events hosted by MasterWick, including a Black Belt test (Friday, 04/03), atournament (Saturday, 04/04), and a clinic (Sunday,04/05), I jumped at the chance to attend. I havebeen hinting to Master Wick and Master Uttech forsome time that I would love to visit their patch. Iguess they finally got tired of me pestering them.As a kid, I used to dream about making it to theYukon area. I read all I could find about the GoldRush from authors such as Jack London and RobertService about how challenging it was to survive insuch a fierce environment.I was not disappointed.I arrived there inthe late afternoon onThursday, April 2nd. I waswelcomed at the airportin Fairbanks by MasterWick. It was a short driveto my hotel, where I gota chance to freshen upbefore dinner. At dinner,after catching up on eachother’s time since the Master’s Clinic, Master Wickwent over the schedule of events. The region’s BlackBelt test was to begin at the Fairbanks studio at 2:00p.m. the next day.When we arrived at the Dojang, the candidatesand their families were waiting for us. I could feel theexcitement in the air. After the opening ceremoniesand introductions, the test began. The candidateswere put through a rigorous two-hour workout. Iwas very impressed by the 100% effort the testinggroup put out. It was one of the best performancesI had ever seen.Shortly after the test, there was a banquetscheduled. I would estimate about 200 practitionersattended. It was a formal affair, with everyonelooking their best, and the meal was great. Afterthe dinner, it was back to the hotel to get readyfor the next day’s Championship, at the FairbanksWoodriver Elementary School.On Saturday the 4th, the tournament started withthe Tiny Tigers and Little Dragons. Of course, theystole the show. Next were adult Gup competitors(hyungs and sparring), then weapons for Brown Beltto Cho Dan Bo (children and adults), followed byyouth Black Belt weapons and hyungs, adult BlackBelt weapons and hyungs, youth Black Belt sparring,and finally adult Black Belt sparring.The tournament of about 240 competitors wentoff without a hitch. It was a well-coordinated eventthat finished in record time. Immediately after theChampionship, we all went to Master Wick’s Dojangfor an Alaskan BBQ (the temperature was a balmy7 degrees). The place was packed, and I luckily gotmy burger down before it froze.On Sunday, April 5th, the Regional Clinic gotunder way at 9:00 a.m.I had the pleasure ofteaching three groups,ranging from Orange beltall the way thru to ChoDan Bo and Black Belt.The last evening I spentwith Master Wick seeingthe sights of Fairbanks,like Santa’s North Pole ToyShop (where all the lettersfrom all over the UnitedStates addressed to Santa wind up) and a trip to seethe Northern Lights (sadly, not out that night). Thenext day, early in the morning, it was goodbye to myfriends in Alaska and off on my journey back hometo Philadelphia.During the time I spent in the air on my wayhome I had an opportunity to reflect on the pastweekend—meeting some of the WTSDA’s best,sharing techniques, feeling the martial spirit, andgetting a taste of good old Alaskan hospitality.What an experience!I guess this is one of the reasons I love Tang SooDo—meeting and making new friends who belongto our great warrior society.Submitted by,Master Chuck Vaughn4 WTSDA News October 2009

2010 World ChampionshipJuly 16-17, 2010Greensboro, North CarolinaGreensboro Coliseum Complex1921 West Lee Street, Greensboro 27435The Championship Hotel is The Hampton Inn 2004 Veasley Street, Greensboro. The HospitalitySuite will be at the Hampton Inn. There will be several other hotels surrounding this hotel toaccommodate as many attendees as possible. Other hotels for the World Championships: DruryHotel, Baymount Inn & Suites, and the Doubletree Hotel. Once these hotels are full, we will haveseveral more that will be provided. When booking your rooms please make sure you tell them that you arewith the World Tang Soo Do Association, plus the group number or code. You should receive the specialrate, and we will receive credit for the booking. The Association is making prior reservations to hold therooms. Doing so will ensure that we get as many rooms close together as possible. The information on thefirst block of hotels is below:Championship HotelHampton Inn2004 Veasley StreetGreensboro, NC 27407Rate: $85.69, Code: MHW(336) 854-8600Drury Inn & Suites3220 High Point RoadGreensboro, NC 27407Rate: Non-Smoking King, $90Non-Smoking Double, $95Group # 2068934(336) 856-9696www.druryhotels.com/Reservations.aspx?groupno=2068934Doubletree Hotel3030 High Point Road,Greensboro, NC 27403Rate $99.00(336) 292-4004Baymont Inn & Suites2001 Veasley StreetGreensboro, NC 27407Rate: $66.99, Group # CG0715(336) 294-6220 ext. 291On Sunday, July 18th we will have a cookout that will be held on the land where our Headquarters will bebuilt in Burlington, NC. At the cookout we will have lunch, beverages, music, and games. Looking forwardto seeing you there.Submitted by,Master Jim Mars, Region 7 DirectorOctober 2009visit www.wtsda.com for world and regional information WTSDA News 5

It’s About Life ChangeRegion 7 gathered for Black BeltCamp June 12-14th at scenic FurmanUniversity. Over 100 black belts andCho Dan Bo’s were present. This wasRegion 7’s largest camp thus far and in addition tofive Regional Masters, Master Efrain and MasterRachel Valentin from Region 9 attended. Thanks tothe hard work and dedication of Master Joe Scotaand Master Joel Gilreath, Region 7 black belts hadtheir 10th annual camp experience and came awaywith a deeper, integrated love and understanding ofTang Soo Do as a way of life!Friday night and starting at sunup on Saturdaymorning, students participated in various workshops.The workshops were phenomenal and students wereexposed to new techniques, skills and approachesthat enhanced training and teaching ability. Duringbreaks and after the workouts we had a chance tosocialize and swap TSD “tall tales.” New black beltsand recent transfers shared their experiences andMaster Mitchell Dunn instructed students aboutTSD history.The Masters Valentin spent time sharing theirexperience and philosophies about the martial artsand TSD. Master Rachel Valentin, Sah Dan, hasstudied the martial arts for 28 years. Early on shetrained 3 hours a day, 6 days a week and was oneof only three females in her school. Her romancewith Master Valentin was kindled at her E Dantest after he “came to her rescue” when she broke aboard with an already injured ankle. Master RachelValentin demonstrates true perseverance and hasan incredible teaching ability with her attention todetail and her creative approach to the art.Master Efrain Valentin, Yuk Dan, has practicedthe martial arts since he was seven years old. Heowned his first school at the age of 19. His firstinvitation to Masters Camp came at age 21. Theday he was scheduled to leave his wife went intolabor. She graciously agreed for him to head on tocamp after the birth of their first child, and he madeit to camp with 3 minutes to spare. She states, “OurGrandmaster challenges us and this is one of thehardest organizations to achieve Master.”The Valentin family is a TSD family. Siblings,spouses, cousins and children all participate. MasterValentin says that even if his kids don’t ever becomeMasters, “they will be good people” as a result oftheir training and TSD way of life.Both of these Masters clearly love the WTSDAand relish the life change that evolves when studentstrain and commit to a TSD way of life. They focuson teaching not only physical technique, but alsolife skills, such as self-respect, courtesy, service,self-control and good decision making. They lovethe stories their students tell about how TSD haschanged their lives and enjoy sharing the hope thatcomes through perseverance and brotherhood.They derive energy and excitement from watchingtheir students grow and flourish in the school and intheir personal lives. The Valentins venerate a spiritof family and cooperation and are willing to sharetheir experience with every student and instructor.The Masters Valentin’s confidence, optimism,humility, generosity, humor, and expertise areobvious reflections of their commitment and passionfor the martial arts. Master Valentin summed it upnicely when he said “We are changing lives” and “Thejourney is never over.” The black belts of Region 7departed Sunday morning with opportunities forchange, new skills, excitement, and a deeper passionand love for Tang Soo Do.Submitted by,Kathy Scully, E DanScota Karate Academy6 WTSDA News October 2009

2009 Region 9 ChampionshipThe 2009 Region 9 Championship was heldat Oxford High School on April 4, 2009.This year, my school, Woodbury FamilyKarate was the host school. Although myschool is small, all my students and their parentspitched in and did a great job to help make this asuccessful event.The weekend started Friday night, April 3rdwith awesome demo competitions presented byteams from Valentin Karate, Beaudoin’s Academyof Karate, Porco’s Karate Academy, and J.C.Karate. Valentin Karate took first place with a trulyexciting demo, although all the demos were great. Agup clinic followed under the instruction of KwanChang Nim and the Region 9 Masters.The Black Belt competition started at 9 AMSaturday with all competitors exhibiting true TangSoo Do spirit. Opening ceremonies followed andthe championship cups were returned by last year’swinners and passed on to this year’s champions.Notable among them was Chris Perry, AdultMen’s Champion from Porco’s Karate Academy,who won the cup for the third consecutive yearand consequently retired this cup. Lauren Damicofrom Porco’s Karate Academy was Adult FemaleChampion, Greg Rafala from Valentin Karatewas Senior Men’s Champion, Kim Dauplaise fromCosta’s Tang Soo Do was Senior Women’s Champion,Matt Saucier from Beaudoin’s Academy of Karatewas Male Teen Champion, Leann Dauplaise fromCosta’s Tang Soo Do was Female Teen Champion,Kael Valentin from Valentin Karate was MaleJunior Teen Champion, and Leslie Bates from T’sKarate was Female Junior Teen Champion.Two Region 9 Scholarships were awarded atthe championship this year as we have changed thescholarship schedule to award two scholarships inthe spring of each year rather than a Spring andFall Scholarship. This year’s scholarships wereawarded to Lauren Damico and Ronald Dauplaise.Additionally, rank was awarded to those who testedin our February Dan test and Dan certificates werepresented to last Fall’s candidates.At this time, Fuller Walker, 3rd gup brown beltfrom Woodbury Family Karate, lead the competitorsin reciting the 5 codes. Then it was time for the gupstudents’ competition to begin.This year we made every effort to keep costsdown for the competitors, by significantly reducingthe cost of the gup clinic and the ChampionshipDinner. As a result, we were rewarded with 325competitors, our second largest participation onrecord.I would like to thank my students and parents,all our region 9 extended family and especiallyMaster Haney for helping Woodbury FamilyKarate successfully host a wonderful Region 9Championship.Submitted by,John Roumanis, Sam DanWoodbury Family Karate2009 Region 9 Champions, Left to Right, Leann Dauplaise, Matt Saucier, Lauren Damico,Chris Perry, Greg Rafala, Kim Dauplaise, Kael Valentin, Leslie Bates, and Grandmaster J. C. ShinOctober 2009visit www.wtsda.com for world and regional information WTSDA News 7

12th Annual Ki GOng ClinicThe 12th Ki Gong Clinic, sponsored bythe World Ki Gong Club (WKGC), washeld again this year at the beautiful andpicturesque Asilomar Conference Center,January 16-18, 2009. This was my third yearattending, and altogether there were thirty-eightparticipants, many coming very long distances:Alaska, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Florida, NorthCarolina, Arizona and further afield, Great Britainand the Netherlands. Most were returnees, but therewere a few newbies, and seeing new faces means thatword is spreading about the mental, physical andspiritual benefits of Ki Gong!The weekend weather was absolutely amazing,lending itself well to the contemplative earlymorning walks on the beach, and enhancing morethan one evening meditation that caught the beautyof the sun’s setting rays. The combination of springlikeweather in the mid 80’s and the intense focus onpositive meditative practices made these three daysmagical.The clinic begins on Friday afternoon withcheck in and introductions and goes through theevening until approximately 10:30 PM. Then, it’s upbefore the sun the next morning at 6:00 for a warmup of Hyang Gong followed by an hour of silentmeditative walking on the beach.Day Two also goes late into the evening,eventually ending with a long meditation from 9:30to 10:30 PM.Day Three begins like Day Two, with coffee,tea, a snack and a warm up at 6:00 AM before themeditative walk on the beach. Sunday ends for thepractitioners with a lunch, and the celebration ofthose who are graduating from one level to another.This also marks the end of the clinic.The agenda varies with each day, and sometimesthe group is broken up into levels for receivinginstruction and/or to practice one of the Ki Gongforms.For the second year in a row Mrs. Becky Ruppmade the Ion Cleanse foot baths available forparticipants. First-time users were free, but thereturnees’ fee of $25 for each half hour went to theWorld Ki Gong Club.While the wonderful weather was admittedlya bonus, the content of our twenty-two hours offocused work was further enhanced by the presenceof Mrs. Shin, Grandmaster J.C. Shin’s wife andpartner in the practice of the healing art of Ki Gong.The few times I’ve had the privilege of observingMrs. Shin with a group of people, either Ki Gong orat a Tang Soo Do event, it is amazing to watch herhealing touch at work. The knot in my left shouldercan attest to the power of that healing touch. It wasgone in just a matter of minutes, and all she didwas locate it and apply a bit of pressure! But, whilethere is no arguing with her healer’s hands, it is thepleasure of her presence and her lovely personalitythat truly heals.The agenda for each dayis usually packed withsomething differentvirtually on the hour.This year’s agenda also included guest speakerMaster John Miyata, whose expertise is Ki Gong,and has a practice in the Lake Tahoe area. MasterMiyata was the guest of Master Tim Schroeder, theChief Administrative Officer of the WKGC. Thegroup was able to observe Master Miyata workon Polly Parker, which was quite fascinating. Healso led us through a meditation that he called the“Sitting Buddha” meditation. The descriptions foreach of the positions were so perfect that it was easyto remember this particular meditation once I gothome.The agenda for each day is usually packed withsomething different virtually on the hour. Beginningeach day with a Hyang Gong meditation and warmup; a beach walk and silent meditation (don’t forgetto walk heel to toe, NO DUCK FEET, and walkbackward for 100 steps at least!) while you arecontemplating the nature of the universe; reviewingand practicing the higher forms of Ki Gong such asKi Cho Ki Gong (led by our East Coast Director,8 WTSDA News October 2009

Sandy Lipstein on the beach at sunset); Tae KeukKi Gong (also outdoors on the beach at sunset)and Yong Moon Gong (learning and review forlevels 1-3 with Grandmaster Shin); GrandmasterShin reviewed the significance of Five Elements (OhHang Gong) Meditation and theory; and, let’s notforget the much anticipated SO JOO CHUN (ifyou’ve never done this meditation, you should try it.You will never forget the experience!).This year Mrs. Mary Hall-Mars walked usthrough a really beautiful meditation called“Healing Sounds.” Each healing sound correlatedwith a specific movement and area of the body thatyou should focus on during the meditation. Whileit was hard to write down what I was doing while Iwas doing it, the experience was so memorable thatthe next time I have the opportunity to participatein Healing Sounds Ki Gong, I think some of it willcome back!One of my personal favorites, Kinesio taping,was also one of the presentations on this year’sagenda. Master Michael Inoshita demonstratedsome taping techniques that he commonly uses inhis practice as a physical therapist.We had the opportunity to work a bit with TaiChi as presented by Mr. John Robertson. Themotion he taught us was quite hypnotic, soothing,and fun in its complexity. I brought it home andused it with my students as a whole body warm upfor PE. Thank you, John.Pendulums were in motion for a portion ofthe second evening as participants worked with avariety of tools in their binders, using pendulumsmade of semi-precious stone or metal. Radiesthesyis the sending or perceiving of energy, and the useof the pendulum is one way of demonstrating thistechnique.Grandmaster Shin introduced us to a new KiGong form, Spring Forest Ki Gong. A DVD wasused to help us see the moves and forms in action,and we followed along.Following final discussions and closing, theparticipants packed up and checked out, but itwasn’t yet time to say goodbye! Each clinic endswith a luncheon held in a private dining room,followed by a graduation or promotion for thosewho have completed the necessary clock hours ofKi Gong participation and readings, and who havedemonstrated competence in the required Ki Gongforms for their level.The motion he taughtus was quite hypnotic,soothing, and fun inits complexity.WKGC C.A.O. Master Tim Schroeder andWest Coast Director, Mrs. Becky Rupp each saida few words about the participants, the clinic itself,the WKGC, and then they turned the floor over tothe members of the group, who had a chance toshare their impressions of what they learned, theirexperiences, and what they will take away from theclinic to share with others back at their Dojangs.Lastly, we heard from the person who is thereason that each of us is present in the room at thattime: Grandmaster J. C. Shin. It is really an honorto be present when Grandmaster Shin has a momentto share his own special brand of wisdom with thosewho love and admire this great man for the manycontributions that he has made for the bettermentof the world. Each clinic is memorable not onlyfor the wealth of information that he brings for ourlearning but also for the nuggets of wisdom, humorand truth that he drops along the way…and if you’renot paying attention you might miss one!The 2010 WKGC West Coast Clinic will be heldonce again at the Asilomar Conference Center, onJanuary 15, 16 and 17. The clinic is slated to movefrom Central California to Northern Californiarightin the middle of the redwoods!Benbow Inn in Garberville is the potential newsite for the WKGC West Coast Clinic for 2011.Watch for more information in future WTSDANewsletters.Submitted by,Meredyth Phillips, Dragon Heart TSD,Garberville, CAOctober 2009visit www.wtsda.com for world and regional information WTSDA News 9

he beginning is the end, which is really a new“Tbeginning.” I often heard myself say thisto my students, but rediscovered this concept on awhole new level! Tang Soo Do practitioners oftenfind themselves being revisited by things they havesaid and done. What is important, however, is thatthese “cycles” are recognized and valued.Upon receiving my Master’s belt at the RegionEight tournament, I immediately went to the backof the event floor to a privatecorner where Master ScottHomschek greeted me. Aswe spoke of the belt, hereferred to tying the belt as to display the red stripethroughout the knot. I practiced tying the belt ashe repeated the process for me. It didn’t hit meuntil days later that the first thing I had done as a“Master” was the first thing I did as a white belt,learn to tie the belt!The first class at my dojang after receiving mynew belt should have been like any other day. Iwalked in and changed into my dobahk. When Icame out to the floor I saw a familiar face sittingthere. It was a former student, but not just anystudent. Pat Williams was my first student that Ihad when I started teaching in New York State. Hewas in the military and separated from me since theRegion 9’s Spring Dan test was held at ValentinKarate’s Meriden School on February 7, 2009.In attendance was Janet Meegan, Karin Roumanis,and Jael Valentin testing for Sam Dan. MaribelRivera, Melissa Rodriguez, Jairo Velasquez, RobertBeres, Krisl Beres, Landon Bassett, and ThomasEsty tested for E Dan and Adam Sokolowski, AbeNeudorf, Selman Kolenovic, Philippe Recalt, AaronBarkasy, Steven Blasi, Tyler Sheldon, Stephen Lang,Ryiah Kahn, John Guzauckas II, Emily Rafala,Harrison Dent, Julia Vanasse, Nicholas Lawrence,Ryan Perrott, Angelique Lopez, Angelo Calandra,Robert Clarke, Alec Foxx, Harshul Khanna, TomRossi, Mike Rossi, Joemart Contreras, and MorganDent tested for Cho Dan.CYCLESYou may find, as I did, that the end ofone cycle is the beginning of another!Region 9 Dan Testfirst Gulf War in Iraq. I had not seen him in almost17 years. It did not take me long to discover thatthis was not only my first student as Cho Dan, butwas also my first new student (again) as Master.Shortly after these events I was reminiscing withsome old pictures of different Tang Soo moments.Among them was a picture of me and MasterBrian Fisher waiting in line to be promoted to ChoDan. Soon after this I made the monthly trip tothe Region Eight Instructor’sClub in Lancaster, PA. Welined up, and for the firsttime in almost 20 years Ifound myself standing in line next to Master Fisheragain.The “cycles” that I experienced were small innature, but huge in significance. Just as the presentmet the past with these events, so should the lessonsof today meet the lessons of the past. Completionsof cycles are a great time to examine things you havesaid and done in the past with today’s understanding.Even better, it is also a great time to say “where do Igo from here?” You may find, as I did, that the endof one cycle is the beginning of another!Submitted by,Master Michael A. MolinaroThis was the first dan test since Master Valentinbecame Regional Director, and he would like tothank all the Region 9 Masters and Sah Dans onthe testing board and all the Sam Dan conductors.Congratulations to Region 9’s newest Sam, Eand Cho Dans!Submitted by,John Roumanis, Sam DanWoodbury Family Karate10 WTSDA News October 2009

Region 8 Western Zone championshipOn the morning of February 28, 2009,World Tang Soo Do practitioners fromthe Western Zone of Region 8 and somevisiting schools from Region 5 convergedinto Hopewell Memorial Junior High School tocompete in the annual Regional Championship. Weall traveled from near and far to this communitynorth of Pittsburgh, PA which was both comfortableand welcoming.Although the weather outside was unseasonablymild, the competition was predictably intense.Starting off and setting a pace that would continuethroughout the competition were the Black Belts.The junior divisions all the way through to thesenior divisions gave a showing of championshipstyle and technique that displayed commitment anddiscipline to Tang Soo Do that were apparent notonly in their “game faces” during competition, butin the smiles and shows of affection when the fiercecompetition ended.Following the Black Belt divisions, the OpeningCeremonies brought us together for introductions,presentations, and always inspiring words from ourGrandmaster Jae C. Shin. The Creativity Division,which included teams from Penn State Martial ArtsGroup, Keystone Martial Arts, Imperial DragonMartial Arts, Tri County Tang Soo Do, and RiverValley Tang Soo Do, was once again entertaining,competitive and enjoyable.The Gup competition began with our LittleDragons division, which was directed by Mrs. JuliaHarvey, and was joyous, inspiring and down rightfun to watch. The faces and expressions from thesefuture leaders is always an inspiring experience forall, as their effort and skill at its most basic levelshows the reputation of the World Tang Soo DoAssociation and the schools in its Western Region.As the divisions along with the judges werecalled to each ring throughout the afternoon, itdidn’t matter what age or rank the competition,the spirit of brotherhood was experienced andwitnessed by all who were present. It never ceases toamaze this author how the skills, both physical andcharacteristically speaking, continue to improve inthe students of our Association and this Regionyear after year.When the ki haps ended and the cheering cameto a whisper the following Grand Champions wereawarded:Youth Female Gup: Kara Cribbs, Tri County Tang Soo DoYouth Male Gup: Max Dush, Tri County Tang Soo DoAdult Female Gup: Casey Clancy, Tri County Tang Soo DoAdult Male Gup: Azim Muhammad, Center City Tang Soo DoYouth Female Black Belt: Jenna Giraulo, Imperial Dragon Martial ArtsYouth Male Black Belt: Jordan Royer, DJ StudiosAdult Female Black Belt: Elise Casello, Penn State Martial ArtsAdult Male Black Belt: Brandon Haney, DJ StudiosThese Grand Champions, along with all thecompetitors in this year’s competition are a credit totheir schools, themselves and the World Tang Soo DoAssociation. We thank all students and studios thatparticipated in making this year’s Championshipfriendly and enjoyable. We look forward to nextyear and future competitions. Tang Soo!Submitted by,Tri County Tang Soo DoHAVE AN IDEA?Do you have an idea for the newsletter?Is there something you would like to seeincluded that we currently do not print?This is a publication for the membersand we want to make sure we are providingeveryone with the information theywant. We welcome any commentsor suggestions you may have.Please send your suggestions to:mike.black@cmag.comor via postal mail:Mike BlackAttn: WTSDA Newsletter208 New StreetMillersville, PA 17551October 2009visit www.wtsda.com for world and regional information WTSDA News 11

Improving Our Teaching: Learning StylesAs noted in Traditional Tang Soo DoVolume V, “the technical skills which youhave achieved are quite different from theskills needed to stand in front of a class asa teacher of our Art.” The more we understand thedifferences among learners, the better we can adjustour teaching to include these differences. LearningStyles Theory groups learners into three categories:Auditory, Kinesthetic/Tactile, and Visual. Auditorylearners are more attuned to sounds and preferhearing new information. Kinesthetic learners aremore physical and prefer using their bodies andsense of touch. Visual learners remember best whatthey see, including reading and images. There is nobest way to learn, and each person has an individualblend of these styles.Auditory Learners: Unlike other learning styles,they actually enjoy good lectures. They learn wellfrom “books on tape/CD.” They will learn theKorean language much better by hearing it thanby studying our manual. Musicians who “play byear” are usually auditory learners. If they are anextroverted auditory learner, they will learn best bytalking, especially repeating what you have said orLearning Styles Theorygroups learners intothree categories:Auditory, Kinesthetic/Tactile, and Visual.saying the steps of a given technique out loud as theyperform them with a partner. Extroverted auditorylearners are usually the students who ask the mostquestions, sometimes even answering the question asthey ask it. This may seem to be an interruption anddistraction, but it helps the auditory learner processthe information. Other learners will ask you to “dothe steps again” or to show you again, but auditorylearners will ask you to “say that again” or “explainthat again.” They tend to have less vivid dreams,perhaps only dreaming in black in white. Memoriesare also less clear, and they may play more likesoundtracks than pictures or video. These learnerscan be highly sensitive to noise and may need tostudy or write in complete silence or perhaps withambient music to block out auditory distractions.They also will greatly appreciate your playing musicduring the appropriate workout periods of yourclass. These are the learners that will benefit mostby putting Korean terms to music, rap, rhythm, orrhyme.As with some of the other styles, auditorylearners will learn best if they can gather around youwhile you demonstrate and explain a new technique.Remaining in our ranked opening/closing lines willmean that some auditory learners can’t hear youas well. It will also dissuade them from asking thequestion that is on the tip of their tongue. Allowthem to gather around you so that they can see yourlips moving in order to better understand what youare saying. It also is not enough to use statementslike “grab them here” or “do it like this.” Rememberthat they are not watching you as closely as theyare listening. Instead say “strike the inside of theirforearm with the lower half of your left knife hand”or “turn your punch over just before contact, strikingwith the first two large knuckles.” Do your bestto allow questions during the demonstration. It’susually easier for a teacher not to be interrupted andtake the questions at the end, but the informationwill be better processed if students are encouragedto ask questions throughout the lesson. Ask yourauditory learner to explain the technique back toyou as if they were the teacher.Kinesthetic Learners: Kinesthetic learners preferto get their bodies moving and involved and learnbest by doing the techniques. These are the studentsthat you will see moving their arms with you as youdemonstrate a self-defense technique. Sometimeskinesthetic learners have been mistaken as havinghyperactivity because they always seem to be moving(e.g. wiggling, bouncing their leg, dancing when inchoon bee ja seh, etc.) These learners think and learnbetter when playing with a stress ball, drumming,holding a bong, etc…They actually read better if12 WTSDA News October 2009

they can walk around with the book. Sometimeskinesthetic learners get into trouble for drawing ordoodling instead of taking notes, but this doodlingactually helps them to process information. Theseare the students that always volunteer to be yourdemonstration dummy.We must continue toexpand our knowledgeand strive to grow in ourskills as teachers; ourstudents are worth it.Remember that strong kinesthetic learners willget very little out of your words; they need to feelthe details of our techniques. If you talk to themfor more than a couple minutes, you are probablywasting your time. Say only what you need toand then get them moving. If you find yourselfrepeating the same correction to a student over andover, instead try physically making the correctionand then have the student repeat it. Physically twisthis shoulders or move his hand to where it needsto be, and then have him repeat it until he can feelthe proper position. Since kinesthetic learners maystruggle more with Korean language and history,have them study it while walking around the dojang.Encourage them to bring a pencil and take notes;even if they never read the notes, the writing of thewords will help them remember. Writing wordsin the air with a finger is also an effective learningtechnique.Visual Learners: These are the learners that ask:“could I see that again.” Their motto may be “showme, don’t tell me.” Visual learners will easily pick upon non-verbal cues (including a lack of confidencein their instructor). Obviously, visual learners learnwell from demonstrations and video. But they alsoare probably the best and fastest readers of the group.(Auditory learners will read much slower becausethey need to hear the words.) Visual learners willhave a much easier time learning the information forour written exam; if they study, they may have theability to close their eyes and picture a page from ourmanual, including how to spell Korean terms, dates,etc. Visual learners will have more vivid dreams, andtheir memories may play like a movie without thesoundtrack. They will benefit from being permittedto take notes, which allows them to see what you aresaying.When teaching visual learners it is critical thatyou show them everything clearly and accurately. Ifyou have a bad habit, (such as leaving your thumbsstick out) you may want to mention this before theystart copying you. With this group, it is “monkeysee, monkey do” so you better be careful with yourdemonstration. When you talk, try to relay mentalimages and pictures, visual metaphors that studentscan picture later. As with the auditory learners, itis best not to remain in our opening/closing linesfor demonstrations. Try to situate yourself towardthe middle of the room rather than in front of theclass. New teachers sometimes stay only in front ofthe class and may even move several feet away fromtheir students. This may be a defense mechanismthat helps with a teacher’s insecurities, but it is nothelpful for our students. In addition to being inthe middle of the group, allow and encourage yourstudents to move to find a position where they canclearly see you. After you demonstrate, turn andface the other direction and perform the techniqueagain making sure that everyone can see all thedetails.If we are to successfully reach all of ourstudents, we need to incorporate teaching methodsthat address a variety of learning styles, not just ourown style of learning. The art of teaching is notan easy art to master. We must continue to expandour knowledge and strive to grow in our skills asteachers; our students are worth it.Submitted by,Jason Fry, E DanPocono Tang Soo DoOctober 2009visit www.wtsda.com for world and regional information WTSDA News 13

2009 Spring Cycle Dan Testing Results4th Dan Master31248 Christian Preiss............................................TSD Hinwil4th Dan23870 Riccarda Beisert.............Sunrise TSD Montefeltro Italia24945 Rosa Kaczkowski..................Phoneix TSD Konigsbrunn25581 Noreen Khan...................................... Great Britain TSD3rd Dan35020 Jael Valentin......................................... Valentin KarateR31679 Karin Roumanis............................................ T’s KarateR29045 Janet Meegan.................................Tri-City Martial Arts34002 Szabo Laszlone......................................Hungarian TSD33683 Amy E. Cranford.................................... Karate Masters33684 Curtis L. Cranford.................................. Karate Masters35020 Joel E. Valentin..................................... Valentin Karate32015 Danzel Saenz........................................ Keom-Son TSD35214 Gustavo Patopoli..................................... Frattini Studio28003 Claudio Gabriel Arroyo............................... Lorenzo TSD28000 Pedro Ricardo Daez................................... Lorenzo TSD28006 Diego Herman Zampagione....................... Lorenzo TSD28011 Christian Anibal Ponso.............................. Lorenzo TSD33021 Guillermo Daniel Buccosi.......................... Lorenzo TSD33723 Fernando Damian Gasparoni..................... Lorenzo TSD36084 Kelly L. Boob................................................D.J. Studio35523 Richard K. Mentley..............................Vaughn’s Dojang36045 Ray J. Salas........................................Vaughn’s Dojang34041 Rayshawn D. Burnett...................Godwin’s Shin Karate31552 Stefan R. Ewing......................... Summer’s Martial Arts35053 Herschel C. Pangborn................. Summer’s Martial Arts35531 Jodi K. Cerminaro.......................Northeast Martial Arts35534 Thomas J. Cesarini.....................Northeast Martial Arts26060 Edward J. Boots........................................... Valley TSD36801 Nicholas A. Tonino....................................... Alaska TSD34641 Brent E. Lacy.........................Twin Dragons Martial Arts36129 Eric Roberts.......................Korean Martial Arts Institute36134 Nicholas A. Wickwire..........Korean Martial Arts Institute36167 Timothy N. Watson.............Korean Martial Arts Institute33179 Brian W. Gourley........................Middleburg Martial Arts33696 Mark Palakovich.............................. Rock Solid Karate36200 Robin K. O’Connell............................ Rock Solid Karate30258 Daniel Ferretti.................................... Great Britain TSD33622 Alexandra R. Woodford....................... Great Britain TSD34222 Michael J. Peralta..........................................Maui TSD2nd Dan38030 Maribel Rivera...................................... Valentin Karate38034 Melissa Rodriguez................................. Valentin Karate38442 Jairo Velasquez..................................... Valentin Karate38455 Robert Beres..................................................JC Karate38456 Krisl K. Beres.................................................JC Karate39021 Landon Bassett..............................................JC Karate39022 Thomas Esty..................................................JC Karate37225 Kendal Jackson.................................... Karate Masters37806 Mitchel C. Jackson................................ Karate Masters38241 Johana Valenzuela Rivera.............................. TSD IMSS39236 Leonardo Barboza Rodriguez................ Pyung Ahn TSD39235 Teresita Centeno Mena..........................Hwa Rang TSD39003 Aldo Zalazar............................................Alvarez Studio39001 Nicholas Del Barco.................................. Frattini Studio39185 Marijke Dijkstra.......................Jip Kye Sohn Nederland39155 Bradley C. Harsche............................. Elite Martial Arts39122 Frank A. Pettulla............................Josefiks Korean TSD38291 Lucas F. Carter.............................Keystone Martial Arts38292 Robert G. Weir..............................Keystone Martial Arts38357 Matthew L. Goriaski............................. Lititz World TSD38356 Justin M. Goriaski................................ Lititz World TSD38138 Christopher Presloid.............................. Mimidis Karate38371 James D. Tyson..................................... Mimidis Karate38400 Thomas F. Lyons................................... Mimidis Karate37557 Michael J. D’Angelo...................................Pal Che TSD37556 William P. Blessington................................Pal Che TSD36071 Tabitha A. Zug...........................................Pal Che TSD37559 Scott C. Duffy.............................................Pal Che TSD39126 Jason L. Fry............................................... Pocono TSD39127 Kevin A. Young........................................... Pocono TSD39100 Casey R. Madden...................... Robinson’s Martial Arts38427 Martin Saportino....................... Robinson’s Martial Arts35085 Ken Manuszak....................................Vaughn’s Dojang38431 David M. Klein.....................................Vaughn’s Dojang38170 Linda A. Huller....................................Vaughn’s Dojang39148 James G. Raby....................................Vaughn’s Dojang39147 Sarah L. DeSalvo................................Vaughn’s Dojang39150 Katie E. Maningas...............................Vaughn’s Dojang39164 Stephanie R. Liffland....................Godwin’s Shin Karate35052 Richard R. Plut........................... Summer’s Martial Arts39154 Katherine E. Holcomb............... River Valley Martial Arts39141 Robert M. Fell.............................Northeast Martial Arts38064 Michael E. Pessin.......................East Coast Martial Arts39104 John G. McLaughlin...................East Coast Martial Arts39105 Chelsea Boylan..........................East Coast Martial Arts39106 Ryan P. Martyn...........................East Coast Martial Arts39109 Alyssa M. Brown........................East Coast Martial Arts39111 Paul S. Maguire..........................East Coast Martial Arts39049 Andrea Kutter...................................Capitol Tang So Do38543 Zachary D.Ross.....................Twin Dragons Martial Arts39038 Chad L. Smith.......................Twin Dragons Martial Arts39044 Derrick T. Wiseman....................Scota Karate Academy39045 Sean K. Wiseman.......................Scota Karate Academy39046 Kathy Scully...............................Scota Karate Academy38039 Josh Neff...................................Scota Karate Academy39047 Cassey L. Halterman..................Scota Karate Academy38310 Elad Gutman .....................Korean Martial Arts Institute39076 Kyle Looby.........................Korean Martial Arts Institute39060 John Hackney....................Korean Martial Arts Institute39061 Rachel Foster.....................Korean Martial Arts Institute39072 Katherine Robinson............Korean Martial Arts Institute35107 Jason Rash........................Korean Martial Arts Institute39078 William Hughes..................Korean Martial Arts Institute39084 Steven Davis......................Korean Martial Arts Institute39083 Matthew C. Davis...............Korean Martial Arts Institute39083 Jason Howett.....................Korean Martial Arts Institute39089 Denise Albero....................Korean Martial Arts Institute39094 Kyle Lowry.........................Korean Martial Arts Institute14 WTSDA News October 2009

2009 Spring Cycle Dan Testing Results39192 Benjamin N. Bond..........................Waverly Karate Club32616 Wayne D. Kramer...........................Waverly Karate Club39220 Laura Hoyt...................................... Allied Gardens TSD37794 Maria N. Byrne.................................. Rock Solid Karate37769 Benjamin Sims...........................Star World Martial Arts38485 Joseph H. Yarbrough........... Millers North Alabama TSD39211 John R. Shelton.............................East Mississippi TSD39212 Mathew S. Cagle...........................East Mississippi TSD38474 Pedro L. Peres.............................................. Young TSD39208 Rebecca L. Hill............................................. Young TSD35645 Jonathan W. Bassett...........................T.N.T. Martial Arts36277 Jordan Chappell................................. Great Britain TSD36282 Elizabeth Hunt.................................... Great Britain TSD38223 Rachel Crockett................................. Great Britain TSD38224 Gaynor L Russell................................ Great Britain TSD38228 Scott Brewin...................................... Great Britain TSD38226 Alfie J. Singleton................................ Great Britain TSD39258 Kevin B. Ralph.............Northern Spirit Karate Academy37750 Steve Sheldon............................. Roseburg Martial Arts38273 Sierra N. Abrams................................. Dragon Fire TSD1st Dan41000 Aaron Barkasy................................ Academy of Karate41001 Tyler J. Sheldon.............................. Academy of Karate41002 Stephen J. Lang.................................... Valentin Karate41003 Adam R. Sokolowski............................. Valentin Karate41004 Philippe Recalt...................................... Valentin Karate41005 Ryiah R. Khan....................................... Valentin Karate41006 John F. Guzauckas II............................. Valentin Karate41007 Emily R. Rafala...................................... Valentin Karate41008 Ryan A. Perrott...................................... Valentin Karate41009 Angelique D. Lopez............................... Valentin Karate41010 Angelo Calandra................................... Valentin Karate41011 Alec Foxx.............................................. Valentin Karate41012 Thomas Rossi....................................... Valentin Karate41013 Michael Rossi....................................... Valentin Karate41014 Joemart Contreras................................ Valentin Karate41015 Steven T. Blasi.............................................. T’s Karate41016 Selman Kolenovic......................................... T’s Karate41017 Julia N. Vanasse............................................ T’s Karate41018 Nicholas R. Lawrence................................... T’s Karate41019 Harrison Dent.................................................JC Karate41020 Morgan Dent..................................................JC Karate41021 Robert Clarke.................................................JC Karate41022 Harshul Khanna.............................................JC Karate41023 Abe Neudorf Sr................................Tri-City Martial Arts41024 David Rodriguez Reynaga............................Garcia TSD41025 Claudia Nancy Soto Caldera ....................TSD Ryun Ma41026 Francisco Fierro Rascon....................... Nehgong Studio41027 Jesus David Alvarez...................Academy TSD Caborca41028 Francisco Alberto Varela Peralta....Academy TSD Caborca41029 Jesus Othon Lugo Lam..............Academy TSD Caborca41030 Pablo Silva German....................Academy TSD Caborca41031 Karla Samantha Yanez Garcia................TSD Hermosillo41032 Katherine Barquero Mora..................... Nehgong Studio41033 Hector Aquero Barboza......................... Pyung Ahn TSD41034 Gerardo Tellez Alvarez........................... Pyung Ahn TSD41035 Jose Pablo Montero.............................. Keom-Son TSD41036 Adrian Gonzales Calvo....................................Dan Kyul41037 Karen Aguilar Guzman........................... Pyung Ahn TSD41038 Gerson Artavia Campos......................... Keom-Son TSD41039 Andrey Ramirez Campos...................... Nehgong Studio41040 Melissa Barquero Mora........................ Nehgong Studio41041 Martin Mora Arroyo............................... Pyung Ahn TSD41042 Mauricio Mora Mora.............................. Pyung Ahn TSD41043 Rigoberto Vega Campos........................ Pyung Ahn TSD41044 Maria Jose Vega Campos...................... Pyung Ahn TSD41045 Bryan Vega Campos.............................. Pyung Ahn TSD41046 Andreina Malavassi Pastrana................ Keom-Son TSD41047 Joaquin Oviedo........................................ Kick Fire TSD41048 Ezequiel Gonzales.................................... Kick Fire TSD41049 Luciano Basualdo Luciano....................... Kick Fire TSD41050 Antonio N. Marolla..................................Alvarez Studio41051 Luciano Rossi.........................................Alvarez Studio41052 Marcelo Salme........................................Alvarez Studio41053 Ezequiel Torres.......................................Alvarez Studio41054 Dario O. Moreno......................................Alvarez Studio41055 Melina G. Salme......................................Alvarez Studio41056 Salvador Jorge Saita...............................Alvarez Studio41057 German Daniel Santo.............................. Millara Studio41058 Sebastian Jesus Calermo........................ Frattini Studio41059 Oscar Lopez..............................................Lopez Studio41060 Solange Anahi Pacheco........................... Frattini Studio41061 Marcelo Salme.......................................Lorenzo Studio41062 Ron Rullens.............................. Chung Shin Nederland41063 Sjoerd Robin............................. Chung Shin Nederland41064 Mike Van Den Bulk.................... Chung Shin Nederland41065 Ted T. Ronteltap..................... Shin Do Kwan Nederland41066 Tristan T. Marshal................... Shin Do Kwan Nederland41067 Jacqueline De Charon De Saint Germain.. Dojang Chi Ban41068 Jacqueline Vermeulen.................... Sin-Yong Nederland41069 Patricia Partosoebroto.................... Sin-Yong Nederland41070 Lia Kuppens................................... Sin-Yong Nederland41071 Frank Roodenrijs........................Velo Ryu Ha Nederland41072 Qiana P. Jackson............................Arteca’s Martial Arts41073 Heidi A. Arruda...............................Arteca’s Martial Arts41074 Hannah E. Batdorf..........................Arteca’s Martial Arts41075 Matthew R. Szilagyi.................. Bethlehem Martial Arts41076 Barry M. Mitchneck................... Bethlehem Martial Arts41077 Carleen A. Mitchneck................ Bethlehem Martial Arts41078 Joshua D. Mitchneck................ Bethlehem Martial Arts41079 Andrew White..........................Brandywine Martial Arts41080 Chris M. Fremont.....................Brandywine Martial Arts41081 Richard A. Mazzotta.................Brandywine Martial Arts41082 Rebecca G. Eberly....................Brandywine Martial Arts41083 Carley R. Hahn.............................................D.J. Studio41084 David N. Pick...............................................D.J. Studio41085 Elise N. Smith..................................... Elite Martial Arts41086 Joshua Utegg...................................... Elite Martial Arts41087 Michelle Yanakis................................. Elite Martial Arts41088 Stephen M. Nispel..............................Iron Circle Karate41089 Sandra Kalanyan................................Iron Circle KarateOctober 2009visit www.wtsda.com for world and regional information WTSDA News 15

2009 Spring Cycle Dan Testing Results41090 Andrew Hunt......................................Iron Circle Karate41091 Max A. Countoris..........................Keystone Martial Arts41092 Alex Carter...................................Keystone Martial Arts41093 Katlyne S. Lutz.............................Keystone Martial Arts41094 Asron R. Barnett................................... Lititz World TSD41095 Ronald D. Dotson................................. Lititz World TSD41096 Donald Shaeffer.................................... Mimidis Karate41097 Thomas J. Mueller................................ Mimidis Karate41098 Logan Klugh......................................... Mimidis Karate41099 Timothy Shaeffer.................................. Mimidis Karate41100 Christopher J. Domenech...........New Jersey Eagle Star41101 Donald Roguszewski..................................Pal Che TSD41102 Chris B. Peechatka..................................... Pocono TSD41103 Patrick A. Curtin................................ Morning Star TSD41104 John DeStefano................................ Morning Star TSD41105 Ryan M. Patrick......................... Robinson’s Martial Arts41106 Megan A. Jordan....................... Robinson’s Martial Arts41107 Nikki A. Dunn............................ Robinson’s Martial Arts41108 Edward N. Bandel...................TSD of Central New York41109 Amber Stilwell.......................................Tri-County TSD41110 Chris Agonoy.......................................Vaughn’s Dojang41111 Emily M. Klein.....................................Vaughn’s Dojang41112 Christine Cox......................................Vaughn’s Dojang41113 Jordan Mudd......................................Vaughn’s Dojang41114 Jennifer Mudd....................................Vaughn’s Dojang41115 Jacob Quin.........................................Vaughn’s Dojang41116 John Stanley.......................................Vaughn’s Dojang41117 Lisa Jordan................................World Tang Soo Karate41118 Autumn Richardson...................World Tang Soo Karate41119 Rachel Adamski.........................World Tang Soo Karate41120 Adam R. Albanowski....................Godwin’s Shin Karate41121 Harry M. Yeatman....................... Summers Martial Arts41122 Jacob J. Keller............................ Summers Martial Arts41123 Bryan M. Ryves........................... Summers Martial Arts41124 Justin S. Rokavec....................... Summers Martial Arts41125 Nathan M. Matsko....................... Summers Martial Arts41126 Cierra Whitaker....................................River Valley TSD41127 Jasmine Whitaker................................River Valley TSD41128 Michael Mullins....................................River Valley TSD41129 Chandler B. Melchior............................... Oxford Karate41130 Steven Coshal...............................Northern Star Karate41131 Anika K. Berger.............................Northern Star Karate41132 Christian R. Scillitoe......................Northern Star Karate41133 Brandon Zajaczkowski................Northeast Martial Arts41134 Denise Piepoli.............................Northeast Martial Arts41135 Andrew J. Utter...........................Northeast Martial Arts41136 Nicholas Russell.........................Northeast Martial Arts41137 Liam M. Hamilton........................Northeast Martial Arts41138 Dakora Hardick...........................Northeast Martial Arts41139 Alyssa Noble...............................Northeast Martial Arts41140 Brian Foytack..............................Northeast Martial Arts41141 Michael P. Bucci...................East Coast Karate Institute41142 Marianna Konstantopoulos... East Coast Karate Institute41143 Jakob P. Strobl.....................East Coast Karate Institute41144 Hannah E. Strobl..................East Coast Karate Institute41145 Brydie A. Boyle.....................East Coast Karate Institute41146 Mary Kate Gallagher............East Coast Karate Institute41147 Nicholas Day........................East Coast Karate Institute41148 Ryan W. Coopersmith...........East Coast Karate Institute41149 Mitchell W. McGowan...........East Coast Karate Institute41150 John J. Tatarelli....................East Coast Karate Institute41151 Dawn Tafarelli......................East Coast Karate Institute41152 Tony Moy.............................East Coast Karate Institute41153 Atticus R. Geiger.................................... Fairbanks TSD41154 Zachary A. Chaves................................. Fairbanks TSD41155 Bruce W. Milne....................................... Fairbanks TSD41156 Sharon E. Johnson................................. Fairbanks TSD41157 Barry J. Reid................................................ Valley TSD41158 Jessica D. Wilson......................................... Valley TSD41159 Derrick Penwarden...................................... Valley TSD41160 Mark L. Passmore........................................ Valley TSD41161 Joanna Haines............................................Chapin TSD41162 Robert Hampton Bradshaw.........................Chapin TSD41163 Brett Bradshaw...........................................Chapin TSD41164 Ashley Dye..................................................Chapin TSD41165 Brock Adams..............................................Chapin TSD41166 Jared Adams...............................................Chapin TSD41167 Jomar Vazquez................................ Shin TSD Orocovis41168 Joan Ortiz....................................... Shin TSD Bayamon41169 Maritza M. Fuentes.......................... Shin TSD Orocovis41170 Irma N. Marquez.............................. Shin TSD Orocovis41171 Madelyn Ayala................................ Shin TSD Bayamon41172 Anthony Miranda.............................. Shin TSD Orocovis41173 Christian Miranda............................ Shin TSD Orocovis41174 Jorge Hernandez............................. Shin TSD Bayamon41175 Natalie V. Cordero....................Shin TSD Institute Hatillo41176 Xavier A. Garcia Lopez..... Black Belt Fitness Ctr Camuy41177 Angelica Rivera................ Black Belt Fitness Ctr Camuy41178 Elena Rivera..................... Black Belt Fitness Ctr Camuy41179 Felix E. Mieles.................. Black Belt Fitness Ctr Camuy41180 Nicole A. Polan................. Black Belt Fitness Ctr Camuy41181 Jordan Beeler.................... Twin Dragons MA & FitnessR41182 Federick Blake Spa............ Twin Dragons MA & Fitness41183 Jeffrey S. Iler Jr.................. Twin Dragons MA & Fitness41184 Renee Kvarter.................... Twin Dragons MA & Fitness41185 Cassia R. Larson................ Twin Dragons MA & Fitness41186 Janet D. Larson.................. Twin Dragons MA & FitnessR41187 Kolbey Jackson Brush................Scota Karate Academy41188 Evangeline R. Johnson...............Scota Karate AcademyR41189 Braylin S. Bloise.........................Scota Karate Academy41190 Scott Beard........................Korean Martial Arts Institute41191 Shannon Bell.....................Korean Martial Arts Institute41192 Zhun Lu.............................Korean Martial Arts Institute41193 Lori Alvarez........................Korean Martial Arts Institute41194 Jessica Kane.....................Korean Martial Arts Institute41195 Lynn Moyer........................Korean Martial Arts Institute41196 Heather O’Connell..............Korean Martial Arts Institute41197 Barry Ross.........................Korean Martial Arts Institute41198 Eddy Yue............................Korean Martial Arts Institute41199 Amanda Yue.......................Korean Martial Arts Institute41200 Shawn Beecher.................Korean Martial Arts Institute16 WTSDA News October 2009

2009 Spring Cycle Dan Testing Results41201 James Marcus...................Korean Martial Arts Institute41202 Hunter Nichols...................Korean Martial Arts Institute41203 Katy Nichols.......................Korean Martial Arts Institute41204 Jacob Degler.....................Korean Martial Arts Institute41205 Jack Foster........................Korean Martial Arts Institute41206 Riley McCann.....................Korean Martial Arts Institute41207 Richie Stevenson...............Korean Martial Arts Institute41208 Kristen Brice......................Korean Martial Arts Institute41209 Enda Hallahan....................Korean Martial Arts Institute41210 Jared Thacker....................Korean Martial Arts InstituteR41211 Cameron Thacker..............Korean Martial Arts Institute41212 Andrew Gabay...................Korean Martial Arts Institute41213 Russell McClelland.............Korean Martial Arts Institute41214 Caroline Subramoney.........Korean Martial Arts Institute41215 Kelsey Underwood.............Korean Martial Arts Institute41216 Michael Yue.......................Korean Martial Arts Institute41217 Jarrith Henderson..............Korean Martial Arts InstituteR41218 Crystal Burbage.................Korean Martial Arts Institute41219 Mia Moore.........................Korean Martial Arts Institute41220 Brianna Janocha................Korean Martial Arts Institute41221 Ben Janocha......................Korean Martial Arts Institute41222 Brad Janocha....................Korean Martial Arts Institute41223 Angelo DiAlessandro..........Korean Martial Arts Institute41224 Cross Ferrara.....................Korean Martial Arts Institute41225 Jessica Dunn.....................Korean Martial Arts Institute41226 Julian Albero......................Korean Martial Arts Institute41227 Brittany Emenhizer.............Korean Martial Arts Institute41228 Brandon Segal...................Korean Martial Arts Institute41229 Reece Petro.......................Korean Martial Arts Institute41230 Tyler Nickle........................Korean Martial Arts Institute41231 Jaclyn A. Koos...........................Maquoketa Karate Club41232 Kaleb J. Kramer..........................Dyersville Karate Club41233 Amy Shattuck.................... Circle Pines Karate Institute41234 When Kwon............................................. UC-Tech TSD41235 Wesley D. Floyd..............................Central Florida TSD41236 Anne Bono................................Middleburg Martial Arts41237 William Joseph.........................Middleburg Martial Arts41238 Ashleigh Randolph....................The Dojang Martial Arts41239 Christian Buck..........................The Dojang Martial Arts41240 Julie K. Bowerman........................................B & B TSD41241 Michael Henry...............................................B & B TSD41242 George Zimmerman.......................... Rock Solid Karate41243 Everett Conner.................................. Rock Solid Karate41244 Ben DeMario..................................... Rock Solid Karate41245 Mason D. Gonzalez........................... Rock Solid Karate41246 Sam DeMario.................................... Rock Solid Karate41247 Benjamin Ballard.........................Zion Academy of TSD41248 Brynn Ellis........................................Pacini Martial Arts41249 Brad Sonoda.....................................Pacini Martial Arts41250 John K. Shawcroft.............................Pacini Martial Arts41251 Norma M. Dockstader............................Lion Heart TSD41252 Nathan Engols...........................Star World Martial Arts41253 Shane Monroe......................................Arrowhead TSD41254 Brian E. Minnick..................Grand Tradition Martial Arts41255 Michael T. Potter..........................Carthage Martial Arts41256 Jeff Leon.....................................Carthage Martial Arts41257 Jonathan M. Chandler..................Carthage Martial Arts41258 Ian B. Jacobson............................Double Dragons TSD41259 Shakera Reed...............................Double Dragons TSDR41260 Christopher R. Miller................................ Buckeye TSD41261 Scott Lakey.....................................North Alabama TSD41262 Douglas Huskey............................East Mississippi TSD41263 Caitlin J. Lenoir.............................East Mississippi TSD41264 John Lenoir...................................East Mississippi TSD41265 Johnathan D. Best.........................East Mississippi TSD41266 Lanson Quan............................................... Young TSD41267 Charles R. Burns.......................................... Young TSD41268 David M. Estacio.......................................... Young TSD41269 Tracie L. Thompson...................................... Young TSD41270 Jerry B. Logan..........................................Tucker’s TSD41271 Isaac F. Montgomery..................Scota Karate Academy41272 Samuel T. Montgomery..............Scota Karate Academy41273 Lynn Montgomery......................Scota Karate Academy41274 Katie-Louise Purnell........................... Great Britain TSD41275 Gregman P. Enriquez.......................... Great Britain TSD41276 Meleca Salahi.................................... Great Britain TSD41277 Susan Maule...................................... Great Britain TSD41278 Kelsey Harding-Jones........................ Great Britain TSD41279 Sally-Anne Kelly................................. Great Britain TSD41280 Laura E. Pottinger.............................. Great Britain TSD41281 Benjamin Gale................................... Great Britain TSD41282 Shelby Lucid...................................... Great Britain TSD41283 James C. Pringle................................ Great Britain TSD41284 Alastair N. Brydon.............................. Great Britain TSD41285 Stephen M. Cooper............................ Great Britain TSD41286 Geoff J. Annis..................................... Great Britain TSD41287 Eugene J. Mirauete...................Austin Karate Academy41288 Chris Uriarte..................................................Texas TSD41289 Alex T.A. Birch.................................Northern Spirit TSD41290 Skip Wall.........................................Northern Spirit TSD41291 James W. Lopez.......................... Roseburg Martial Arts41292 Mark Hamel................................ Roseburg Martial Arts41293 Drake E. Wallace......................... Roseburg Martial Arts41294 Sonya Y. Laxo.......................................Fitness Fanatics41295 Glen P. Steinkopff.................................. Tahoe City TSD41296 Sarah Coolidge......................................Positive Karate41297 Brian Rienstra........................................Positive Karate41298 Kathleen Martin.............................................Maui TSD41299 Makoa Martin................................................Maui TSD41301 Karen J. Hanisch............................................Maui TSD41302 Deborah L. Harr.............................................Maui TSD41303 Cameron W. Hanisch......................................Maui TSD41304 Sean Sloper........................................ Dragon Fire TSD41305 Laurel H. Selby................................Warrior Martial ArtsOctober 2009visit www.wtsda.com for world and regional information WTSDA News 17

WTSDA Sanctioned EventsThe events listed below have been officially sanctioned by the World Tang Soo Do Association. This means that all rules and regulations of the Associationwill 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 thecontent 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 anyquestions regarding a particular event, please contact the Regional Director for that region.Region #1, Master John Auer, jjauer@msn.comOctober 10, 2009 Regional Dan Test & Workout; Seattle, WAMay 28-29, 2010Regional ChampionshipRegion #2, Master David Roberts, MasterAz@cox.netOctober 9-11, 2009 Regional Championship; Reno, NVRegion #3, Master Bob Grissom, cpkarate@usfamily.netRegion #4, Master Allen Sharpe, masterallensharpe@msn.comOctober 16-17, 2009 Regional ChampionshipRegion #5, Master Chris Anderson, acca57@aol.comFebruary 26-28, 2010 Dan Pre-test; Valparaiso, INApril 16-18, 2010August 20-21, 2010October 8-10, 2010Regional Dan Test & Championship; Flint, MIRegional Dan Camp; INRegional Dan Test & ExtravaganzaRegion #6, Master Vaughn Henry, VHenry@ifdc.comRegion #7, Master Jim Mars, JandMMars@aol.comOctober 10, 2009 Regional Dan Test & WorkoutNovember 6, 2009November 6-8, 2009Instructor WorkoutRegional ChampionshipRegion #8, Master Rick Harsche, rharsche@hcimortgage.comOctober 23-24, 2009 Regional Championship; Split Rock, PAOctober 31, 2009November 21, 2009November 22, 2009January 31, 2010February 5, 2010February 28, 2010March 5, 2010April 2, 2010Western Leadership ClassLeadership Class & DinnerInstructor Class & DinnerInstructor ClassLeadership ClassInstructor ClassLeadership ClassLeadership ClassApril 10, 2010May 7, 2010May 21-23, 2010June 4-6, 2010June 11-13, 2010August 6, 2010August 29, 2010September 3, 2010September 11, 2010October 1, 2010October 22-23, 2010November 20, 2010November 21, 2010Regional Black Belt Test; Coatesville, PA*Leadership ClassYouth Black Belt CampYouth Black Belt CampAdult Black Belt CampLeadership ClassInstructor ClassLeadership Class*Regional Black Belt Test; Coatesville, PA*Leadership ClassRegional Championship; Split Rock, PA*Leadership Class & DinnerInstructor Class & DinnerRegion #9, Master Efrain Valentin, valentinkarate@cox.netMarch 26-27, 2010 Regional Championship & Clinic; Oxford, CTRegion #11, Master Mujahid Khan, MKhanGBTSD@aol.comRegion #12, Master Larry Dercole, MastrLarry@aol.comRegion #14, Master Alex Goule, moztangsoodo@tvcabo.co.mzRegion #15, Master Larry Wick, tangsoodo@mosquitonet.comRegion #18, Master Wilfredo Burgos, fredy71@prtc.netOctober 30, 2009 Regional Dan TestNovember 12-13, 2009 World Tang Soo Do DayRegion #19, Master Roy Uttech, Uttech@alaska.netRegion #20, Master Patrick Marsch, MstrMarsch@aol.comOctober 30-31, 2009 Regional Championship*Region #21, Master Matt Hutchinson, jamshutch@cfl.rr.com*Dates/locations for marked events are tentative.LAtin American MASTERS ClINICDecember 6-13, 2009Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWEStern USA Ki Gong ClinicJAnuary 15-17, 2010Asilomar Conference Center, CA, USAUSA MASTERS ClINICMarch 18-21, 2010Florence, AL, USAWORLD ChampionshipJuLY 15-19, 2010Greensboro, NC, USA18 WTSDA News October 2009

WTSDA Foundation NEWSEffortlessly Give Back to Your CommunityMany businesseshave scaled back orclosed their doors;Churches are noexception. Like most businesses(for or non profit) the worldeconomy has everyone rethinkingsurvival and growth strategies alittle differently than a few yearsago. WTSDA Instructors canhelp provide a greatly neededcommunity service to churchesby presenting the idea of an AfterSunday School program.Most churches have Sundayschool classes for kids duringregular services and are opento the idea of having an AfterSunday School WTSDA MartialArts Program. Once you havea children’s program, it can beexpanded to a World Tang SooDo Self-Defense and FitnessProgram for adults.WTSDA certified instructorsare highly qualified to enhance thechurch’s already existing Sundayschool program, especially whenit comes to instilling properbehavior, confidence, fitness,awareness and courage. Theadditional benefit of raisingextra-unforeseen revenue foryour church on a monthly basisis a great community service.Additionally, providing an AfterSunday School program is agreat way for you to get knownas the obvious expert in yourcommunity and the person tosee when considering joining amartial arts school.Submitted by,Master Johnny Williamson, Oh DanWTSDA Community Service ChairActual Testimonials“Joshua is strong willed, intelligent and has a kind heart. Since training inthe martial arts, he has worked hard to not talk back and follow the philosophythat it’s not always what is said but also understanding how things are said is justas important. Physical changes are yet another positive aspect of his martial arts.Joshua is in GREAT shape, he is much stronger and leaner than what he waswhen he first started. ”-Joshua’s mother“Martez has shown a real interest in the martial arts and is eager to learnnew techniques and he is very proud of his accomplishments thus far. I havenoticed that his concentration skills are improving. His Sunday school teachersare proud of his new attitude in class. I’m also very proud of him. ”-Richard Ferguson, Martez’s grandfatherThe Official Newsletter of the World Tang Soo Do Foundation709 Oregon AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19148Voice: 215.468.2121Fax: 215.336.2121e-mail: WTSDA@aol.comwww.worldtangsoodo.comM-F: 9 AM TO 5 PMFOUNDER & PUBLISHERGrandmaster Jae Chul ShinEDITORLinda RussoSEND ARTICLES TOlmrphila@aol.comDesign, Layout &PRODUCTION COORDINATORMike BlackPRINTINGCadmus Communicationsa Cenveo Company

W o r l d Ta n g So o Do As s o c i a t i o n Fo u n d a t i o n2009 WTSDA Scholarship Award RecipientsEach region may sponsor its own scholarship program. At this time there are 10 regions with scholarship programsthat actively raise funds to support students in their quest for education. Contact you Regional Director or your RegionalScholarship program for application details. Congratulations to these recipients:REGION 1REGION 5Leanne Fischler, Cho Dan, of Eagle Academy of Martial Arts was awarded $750.00 in 2009.She is attending Saint Xavier University as a Biology Major. She plans a career in genetic biology and education. Shehas trained at Eagle Academy since 1997. In her essay she stated, “While I still worried about people’sperceptions about me, I realized that what really mattered in the dojang was my level of expertise and mywillingness to work hard and be part of the Tang Soo Do family.”REGION 7REGION 9Amanda Lui, Cho Dan, of Warrior Martial Arts was awarded $2000 in 2009.She attends University of Washington and is an Undeclared Major. She is aiming toward acareer as a Criminal Prosecutor or a career in Foreign Service. She has been training inTang Soo Do for 5 years and states,“It has provided me with necessary skills not only relevantto our martial art, but to real life circumstances as well.”Kristyn Sanito, E Dan, Of Twin Dragons MA & Fitness was awarded $1000 in Spring 2009.She attends the University of South Carolina as an English major. She started training at age 8and has been an active member in Aiken, SC since that time. She states, “Having Tang Soo Do inmy life during adolescence could not have been better timing. When I would feel that there wasnobody in my life who could understand what I was going through or if I just wanted to get awayfrom everybody else, I could always turn to my Tang Soo Do Studio.”Stefany Clark, E Dan, of Scota Karate Academy was awarded $1000 in Spring 2009.She is attending the College of Charleston as a Biology major. She intends to pursue a careeras a Rheumatologist. She has been training in Taylors, SC for the last 7 years and has beeninstrumental at Scota Karate Academy since that time. In her essay she states that Tang SooDo “gave me confidence, leadership, ambition, motivation, and self-defense training and haschanged my life. The lessons I have learned doing this will be carried on for the rest of my life.”Ronald M. Duplaise E Dan, of Costa’s Tang Soo Do, was awarded $1500 in 2009.He is attending the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth as a Marketing major. He intends toeventually take over and expand his father’s welding business. He has been training since 1997and states “It is just as important to take a breath and relax every once in a while, as it is tocontinue and satisfy the thirst for knowing more.”Lauren Damico, Cho Dan, of Porco’s Karate Academy was awarded $1500 in 2009.She is a Relational Communications major at Western Connecticut State University. She wishesto pursue a Masters degree in School Counseling. She has been training in Tang Soo Do for 10years. In her essay she wrote, “Although there are many obstacles that can distract us from ourgoals, it is how we deal with those obstacles that will define our strengths and weaknesses.”20 WTSDA Foundation News October 2009

REGION 21Megan Geraghty, Cho Dan Bo, of Treasure Coast Tang Soo Do was awarded $1000 in 2009.She has been accepted by Lee University in Cleveland, TN as a Chemistry major. She wishes to pursue a career inPharmaceutical Research. She has been training for 3 ½ years and actively attends classes, assists with the TinyTigers Program and will be testing for her Cho Dan in November 2009. Her essay states, “Tang Soo Do has given methe drive to continue the race and to be persistent in learning new things.”Where Are They Now?This segment highlights what previous scholarship winners have been able to accomplish with their award. If you know a previouswinner and want to see them highlighted here contact us at lmrphila@aol.comREGION 1Studio: Dragon Heart Tang Soo DoYear of Award: 2006Degree: Political Science, Brown UniversityConnor Ashenbrucker, Sam DanSince graduation: Internship this summer for Mayor of San Francisco.Will be studying at the National University of Ireland in Galway this fall semesterOn Sunday, March 1st, theannual Swim or WalkFor Diabetes, a fundraiser forthe Central Ohio DiabetesAssociation was held. Thisorganization helps CentralOhioans living with diabetesdetect their condition, preventonset and complications,and learn to live well withthe challenge of diabetes.Additionally, over half of theclients that this organizationworks with are unable to pay forthe services provided. The moneythey need to serve this populationWALK FOR DIABETEScomes from the money broughtabout by this fundraiser. As adiabetic, I know all too well howimportant it is for diabetics to beaware of their condition, and tounderstand how to preserve theirhealth in order to live a long andhappy life.So I chose to walk that day.I had informed Buckeye TangSoo Do of the walk and wasimpressed by their show ofsupport. Four others arrived,all making donations beforewalking. We walked until one inthe afternoon. It was a pleasantexperience as we walked onan indoor track. We took theopportunity to socialize andbond together as a group. Wehad a Tang Soo Do class laterthat day and after it ended, Ihad learned that another threemembers had sponsored me forthe walk as well! Altogether,Buckeye Tang Soo Do raisedone hundred and eighty-fivedollars to help Central Ohioanswith diabetes. I am proud of mydojang and feel this is a strongexample of the good naturethat Tang Soo Do fosters in itspractitioners.Submitted by,Christopher Miller, Cho Dan BoBuckeye Tang Soo DoW o r l d Ta n g So o Do As s o c i a t i o n Fo u n d a t i o nOctober 2009WTSDA Foundation News21

W o r l d Ta n g So o Do As s o c i a t i o n Fo u n d a t i o nSecond Annual Donut DashAfter Porco’s KarateAcademy’s successful FirstAnnual Donut Dash it is nowonder that a second DonutDash would be planned. Thisyear there were some creativetwists and the ever-willingMichael Porco Jr. ready to takethe challenge.Newtown Youth and FamilyServices, Inc. is a licensed, nonprofit,mental health clinic andyouth service bureau dedicatedto helping children and familiesachieve their highest potential.We provide programs, services,activities, counseling, supportgroups and education throughoutthe Greater Newtown arearegardless of ability to pay.this year’s donut dash,which took place on March29th, 2009 at 9am, includedmany more surprises than theprevious year. This time Mr.Porco did not run alone. Twoother participants, Porco’sKarate student Chris Perryand road race supporter SteveMeeker joined in. Corporatesponsors for the dash includedChao Chao Restaurant, NewBalance Sports Apparel, LocalPolice Union 3153 and Andrea’sBakery.The dash started with thethree participants at Porco’sKarate Studio in Sandy Hook.From there they ran to Andrea’sBakery where they were greetedwith a cup of fish and caviarwith a nice spicy dressing. Thesecond stop was a breakfastsandwich including mushroomgravy, squid, sardines, gummyworms, and applesauce all on ahard roll. After these appetizingfood stops participants ranfrom Andrea’s Bakery to thePolice Station and back down toAndrea’s Bakery making theirtotal run approximately twoand a half miles! Following thesecond dash, six donuts awaitedtheir arrival.When we all thought it wasover we discovered Mr. Porcowas not happy with the amountNew Pillar Members, $1,000 Club150 Kristie J. Gebhardt151 Becky Rupp152 Noreen Khan153 Kurt E. Patzer154 Martha Heise155 Rosa Kaczkowski156 Rosa Rodriguez157 Michale Porco158 Christian Preiss159 Amsler Richard-Karl160 Travis Rodgers161 Mohamad Mabrouk162 Joe Kaluzny163 Todd Oyenof money raised. He offered toshave his head on the spot for$500 and ended up raising $600!Altogether, from the efforts ofthe run and head shaving, thedonut dash raised more than$2300!The outstanding efforts Mr.Porco and his students made toraise money for the NewtownYouth and Family Services didnot go unnoticed. NYFS directorBeth Agen and other NYFSmembers recognized Porco’sKarate Academy as ‘Business ofThe Year’ by receiving the 2009Gail Smith Award. With the helpof a determined karate studio,community and volunteers,NYFS will be able to continueto offer more of their services tothe community for free.Submitted by,Lauren D’AmicoPorco’s Karate Academy164 Dudley Snyder165 Howarde Draper166 Joel Gilreath167 Roy Uttech168 Mike DiCamillo169 Mike Black22 WTSDA Foundation News October 2009

WTSDA Building Fund Donations to 8/31/09We have listed the names of contributors who have contributed to the building fund.We thank you and recognize you for your past support and anticipate your continued support.START $1,684,186.306930 Region #5 Masters Extravaganza $221.936931 Daniela Coraeon $40.006932 Christian Alfredo $40.006933 Merlin Vealpena $40.006934 Yuliana Irbel Bernal $40.006935 Laura Cristell S. $40.006936 Carlos Manuel Elizalde $40.006937 Cynthia Nallely Ureta $40.006938 Paloma Cadena Robles $40.006939 Pelice Bernado Antonio $40.006940 Adler Antonio Hernandez $40.006941 Diana Melisa Rochi $40.006942 Carlos Serrano Perez $40.006943 Jesus Ernesto Salzear $40.006944 Jesus Martin Sandal $40.006945 Cesar Ismael Pina M. $40.006946 Kenia Aylin Quinonez $40.006947 Edilberto Garcia Herde $40.006948 Citlali Cardina Nieto $40.006949 Miguel Angel Miranda $40.006950 Americo Marcos Diaz $100.006951 October 2008 Book Sales $2040.956952 Jim Bailey $500.006953 Patrick West $1,000.006954 Y T Tang Soo Do $750.006955 Region #6 Championship $1,501.926956 Colin Nash $40.006957 Jonathan Vallo $40.006958 Michael Vallenti $40.006959 Latasha Deese $40.006960 Michael Penrod $40.006961 Andreina Avera $40.006962 Daniel Haarala $40.006963 John Ferrol $40.006964 Travis Rodgers $75.006965 Brooke Sexton $40.006966 Garret J. Finch $40.006967 Michael D. Lemons $40.006968 Erin Hodges $40.006969 Godwin’s Shin Karate $350.006970 Todd Oyen $50.006971 Eric S. King $40.006972 Ruilong He $40.006973 Region #5 Board Breaking $170.006974 Salim Odero $40.006975 Mario Gonzalez $40.006976 Erik Berumen $40.006977 Afif Elghraoyi $40.006978 Damien Snow $40.006979 Patricia Maddams $40.006980 Region #8 Leadership Class $500.006981 2008 Molinaro Guard Camp $1,000.006982 Ramona Wickstrom $40.006983 Edward Chung $40.006984 Tim Dalton $40.006985 Peter J. Deven $40.006986 Doug Smith $1,000.006987 Shylla Sickles $40.006988 Ian Kauffman $40.006989 Nassime Vernege-Fanus $40.006990 Alexander Campbell $40.006991 Charlotte Abraham $40.006992 David Stopford $40.006993 Jack Goddard $40.006994 Matthew Woodcock $40.006995 Paul Jones $40.006996 Joshua Hale $40.006997 Stephen J. Robbin $40.006998 Lauren Crook $40.006999 Jessica Tam $40.007000 Judith Henjes $40.007001 Jay Dash $40.007002 Thomas Woodford $40.007003 Omar Currie $40.007004 Kris Reed $40.007005 Dean McDonald $40.007006 Muhammad Shahid $40.007007 Nigel Crockett $40.007008 Kit Luen Lee $40.007009 Aisha Khan $40.007010 Robbie Tyler $40.007011 Jemma Morgan $40.007012 Ashley Robertson $40.007013 Mirianne Zaragoza $40.007014 Jose W. Barreto $40.007015 Lorena Zaragoza $40.007016 Wilfredo Garcia $40.007017 Andrea Zaragoza $40.007018 Jose J. Reyes $40.007019 Gloria Rivera $40.007020 Ludim Morales $40.007021 Efren Gonzalez $40.007022 Favian Ortiz $40.007023 Kristean Hernandez $40.007024 Liyazani Santiago $40.007025 Luis A. Torres $40.007026 Carlos Marrero $40.007027 Treboli Santiago $40.007028 Javier Ramos $40.007029 Region #18 Black Belt Camp $716.007030 Sergey Kuzin $100.007031 Kieran Mookford $40.007032 Chantel Evett $40.007033 Alaine Johnson $40.007034 Carey Solmi $40.007035 Arlene Bradley $100.007036 Graham Founds $40.007037 Paul Kennedy $40.007038 Denise Meinke $40.007039 Melanie Gordon $100.007040 Brooke Gordon $100.007041 Tyler Hensley $40.007042 Mike Miller $40.007043 Megan McCormock $40.007044 Eli Whipkey $40.007045 Kathleen Miller $40.007046 Sydney Costa $40.007047 Frances Perry $40.007048 Mike Spooner $40.007049 Steven Roseberry $40.007050 Nate R. Anderson $40.007051 Steven Tsai $40.007052 Alyssa Matz $40.007053 David Rapillo $40.007054 Jack Rogers $40.007055 Evan Peck $40.007056 Adam Petrasek $40.007057 Charles O’Toole $40.007058 Kristin O’Toole $40.007059 Wendy Legsay $40.007060 Latoya Deese $40.007061 Lu Anna Barringer $40.007062 Rosevida Lalvani $40.007063 Pamela B. Russell $40.007064 Meredith Krafcheck $40.007065 John P. O’Neil $100.007066 Michael Hahn $40.007067 Jim Obarski $100.007068 Nikki Obarski $100.007069 Jared Perez $40.007070 David Garcia $40.007071 Antonios Psichoglos $40.007072 Chatzigiannis Alexandros $40.007073 Sideri Evanthia $40.007074 Kazoglou Stamatis $40.007075 Michail Floros $40.007076 George N. Lois $40.007077 Grigoris Tsikriteas $40.007078 Emmanouil Siganos $40.007079 Xenaki Theodora $40.007080 Anastasia Vakiarou $40.007081 Antonios Housis $40.007082 Elissavet Karathanassi $40.007083 Garinis Dimitris $40.007084 Patsis Evaggelos $40.007085 Sofia-Kassandou Ioannidi $40.007086 Milaras Kallistos $40.007087 Chatzikostas Konstantinos $40.007088 Dimitrios Psarris $40.007089 Karaminas Nikolaos $40.007090 Nikolaos Fotias $40.007091 Kariotoglou Athanasios $40.007092 Paouris Emmanouil $40.007093 Marku F. Gentian $40.007094 Sofianopou Spiridon $40.007095 Mitch Sroka $100.007096 The Wang Family $100.007097 The Mitchells Family $100.007098 Shak Shafts $100.007099 The Sheehan Family $100.007100 Elmhurst Tang Soo Do Fund Raise $397.007101 The Brown Family $50.007102 The Narcisi Family $60.007103 The Shakeshafe Family $50.007104 Meredith Phillips $40.007105 Matt Scott $40.007106 Warrior’s Path $250.007107 Large Size Drum (M. Kaye) $1,500.007108 November 2008 Book Sale $1,544.867109 Andre Lee $40.007110 Cameron Bennington $40.007111 Casey Rankin $40.007112 Gwen Anna Blanchett $40.007113 Cory Tennant $40.007114 Christian Cayabyab $40.007115 Angelica Barrera $40.007116 Chance Gordon $40.007117 Melanie Hodgkins $40.007118 Luis Reyes $40.007119 Matt Duncan $40.007120 Rachel Valentin $328.007121 Becky Rupp $100.007122 Joe Kalueny $100.007123 Howard Draper $100.007124 Joseph Choujnard $40.007125 Steven Rego Jr. $40.007126 Paula Rhone-Adrien $40.007127 Aksha Majumda $40.007128 Joel Gilreath $100.007129 Region #8 Champ. Building Fund $1,280.997130 Todd Oyen $50.007131 Region #7 Contribution $3,021.837132 Jesus Rames Mendez $40.007133 Region #7 Championship $653.877134 Richard Ingnerson $40.007135 Kacekowski, Klaus $100.007136 Kacekowski, Rosa $100.007137 Travis G. Rodgers $50.007138 Andrew Ewig $1,000.007139 Barbara Bellini $40.007140 River Valley TSD Fund Raising $500.007141 Michael Mullins $40.007142 Gil Cartagena $70.007143 Ian Glickman $250.007144 Howard Draper $100.007145 Joe Kalueny $100.007146 December Book Sale $3,367.957147 Kristie J. Gebhardt $1,000.007148 Carmelo Rivera $75.007149 Todd Oyen $50.007150 Karate Masters $1,400.007151 Region #12 Larry Dercole $645.007152 Javier Ramos Ortiz $180.007153 Alaina Rankin $80.007154 World Tang Soo Do Association $80.007155 Brent M. Shakeshaft $100.007156 Joel Dihardt $100.007157 Andrew B. Dockstader $100.007158 Marc Mitchell $100.007159 Becky A. Sheehan $100.007160 Travis Q. Rodgers $75.007161 Joe Kalueny $100.007162 Howard Draper $100.007163 Becky Rupp $100.007164 Martha Heise $600.007165 Babak Javid $250.007166 Johanna Katherine Haines $40.007167 Omar R. Collins $40.007168 Jae C. Shin $90.007169 Stephen M. Bird $40.007170 Daniel S. Kauffman $800.007171 Larry Dercole $559.007172 Tang Soo Do Central New York $1,000.007173 Region #8 Leadership East $500.007174 Patrick West $1,000.007175 Miscellaneous Donation $110.007176 Maui Tang Soo Do $70.007177 The Dojang KMAA $170.007178 Building Fund Raising - Region #8 $290.007179 January 2009 Book Sales $3,829.957180 Charles Richards $90.007181 James Brenner $70.007182 Travis Q. Rodgers $100.007183 Noreen Khan $1,000.007184 Kurt E. Patzer $750.007185 Todd Oyen 50.007186 Jack Pereira 40.007187 Region #21 Clinic 740.917188 Middleburg Martial Arts 100.007189 Brent Lacy 40.007190 Carmelo Rivera 75.007191 Howard Draper 100.007192 Martha Heise 900.007193 Region #1 Tahoe Lake Camp 507.217194 February 2009 Book Sales 1,970.007195 Aaron Barkasy 40.007196 Tyler sheldon 40.007197 Amy Caranford 40.007198 Curtis Cranford 40.007199 Kendal Jackson 40.007200 Mitchel Jackson 40.007201 Jaael Valentin 40.007202 Maribel Rivera 40.007203 Melissa Rodriguez 40.007204 Jairo Velazquez 40.007205 Stephen Lang 40.007206 Adam Sokolowski 40.007207 Philippe Recalt 40.007208 Ryiana Khan 40.007209 Kjohn F. Guzauckas 40.007210 Emily Rafala 40.007211 Ryan Perrott 40.007212 Angelique Lopez 40.007213 Angelo Calandra 40.007214 Alec Foxx 40.007215 Thomas Rossi 40.007216 Mike Rossi 40.007217 Jeomart Contreras 40.007218 Karin Roumanis 40.007219 Steven Blasi 40.007220 Selman Kolenovic 40.007221 Julia Vanasse 40.007222 Nicholas Lawrence 40.007223 Robert Beres 40.007224 Krisl Beres 40.007225 Lanadon Bassett 40.007226 Thomas H. Esty 40.007227 Harrison Dent 40.007228 Morgan Dent 40.007229 Robert Clarke 40.007230 Harshul Khanna 40.007231 Janet Meegan 40.007232 Abe Neudorf 40.007233 Region #5 Central Ohio Clinic 1,464.297234 Todd Oyen 50.007235 Region #1 Roseburg Clinic 581.737236 Roy Delyon 95.007237 Travis Rodgers 100.007238 Mike Kaye 250.007239 Penn Stae M.A. Group 250.007240 Riccarda Beisert 100.007241 Rosa Kaczkowski 830.007242 Robert Ochwart 40.007243 Rock Solid Karate 265.007244 John Andrejack 200.007245 Region #12 Contribution 819.507246 March 2009 Book Sale 2,329.457247 Howard Draper 100.007248 Rosa Rodriguez 400.007249 Mike Porco 250.007250 Christian Preiss 1,000.007251 Amsler Richard-Karl 1,000.007252 Greg L. Walkere 40.007253 Greg W. Walker 40.007254 Region #20 Black Belt Club 350.007255 Region #20 Champiosnhip 216.007256 Abigail McFarland 46.007257 Region #1 Park Point Clinic 180.007258 Todd Oyen 50.007259 Elmhurst Tang Soo Do 300.007260 Mark Caserano 200.007261 Joe Kaluzny 100.007262 Miguel Soto 100.007263 David Reynaga 40.007264 Claudia Nancy Soto 40.007265 Francisco Fierro Rascou 40.007266 Johana Valenzuela 40.007267 Jesus David Alvarez 40.007268 Alberto P. Francisco 40.007269 Jesus Othon Lugo 40.007270 German P. Silva 40.007271 Karla Samantha Yanez 40.007272 Barboza R. Leonardo 40.007273 Telesita Centeno Araya 40.007274 Danzel Saenz Araya 40.007275 Katherine Barquero Mora 40.007276 Hector Aguero Barboza 40.007277 Geraldo Tellez Alvarez 40.007278 Jose Pablo Montero 40.007279 Adrian Gonzalez 40.007280 Karen Aguilar Guzman 40.007281 Gerson Artiva Campos 40.007282 Andrey Ramirez Campos 40.007283 Melissa Barquero 40.007284 Martin Mora Arroyo 40.007285 Mauricio Mora Mora 40.007286 Rigoberto Vega Campos 40.007287 Maria Jose Vega Campos 40.007288 Bryan Vega Campos 40.00W o r l d Ta n g So o Do As s o c i a t i o n Fo u n d a t i o nOctober 2009WTSDA Foundation News23

WTSDA Building Fund Donations (con’t)W o r l d Ta n g So o Do As s o c i a t i o n Fo u n d a t i o n7289 Malavassi P. Adreina 40.007290 Joaquin Oviedo 40.007291 Ezequiel Gonzalez 40.007292 Luciano Gustavo Basualdo 40.007293 Aldo Zalazar 40.007294 Antonio N. Marolla 40.007295 Luciano Rossi 40.007296 Marcelo Salme 40.007297 Ezequiel Torres 40.007298 Dario O. Moreno 40.007299 Melina G. Salme 40.007300 Gustavo Palopoli 40.007301 Salvador Jorge Saita 40.007302 German Daniel Santo 40.007303 Sebastian Jesus Calermo 40.007304 Oscar Lopez 40.007305 Solange Ahahi Pacheco 40.007306 Nicolas Del Barco 40.007307 Claudio Gabriel Arroyo 40.007308 Pedro Ricardo Paez 40.007309 Diego Hernan Zlampaglione 40.007310 Christian Anibal Ponso 40.007311 Guillermo Daniel Buccosi 40.007312 Fernando Damian Gasparoni 40.007313 Marcelo Alberto Correa 40.007314 Travis Q. Rodgers 100.007315 2008 Region #2 Championship 1,223.797316 Robert Manculich 100.007317 Mohamad Mabrouk 1,000.007318 Roy Uttech 335.007319 Marijke Dijkstra 40.007320 Ron Rullens 40.007321 Sioerd Robin 40.007322 Mike Van den Bulk 40.007323 Ted Ronteltap 40.007324 Tristan Marshal 40.007325 Jacqueline de Charon Germain 40.00JOIN OUR $1,000 DONOR’S CLUB!In January of 2005, the WTSDFConstruction Committee began selling1000 pillars. So far we have 169 pillarssold and 831 left to sell. Market trendsfor purchasing and building newproperties has risen astronomicallyover the past few years and ouroriginal budget for construction,which was set in 1993, does not matchthe reality of actual costs in 2009. In7326 Jacqueline Vermueulen 40.007327 Patricia Partosoebroto 40.007328 Lia Kuppens 40.007329 Nicholas Torino 40.007330 Atticus R. Geiger 40.007331 Zachary A. Chaves 40.007332 Bruce Milne 40.007333 Sharon Johnson 40.007334 Barry Reid 40.007335 Jessica D. Wilson 40.007336 Derrick Penwarden 40.007337 Ed Roots 40.007338 Andrea Kutter 40.007339 Hampton Bradshaw 40.007340 Brett Bradshaw 40.007341 Ashley Dye 40.007342 Brock Adams 40.007343 Jared Adams 40.007344 Jorma Vazquez 40.007345 Joan Ortiz 40.007346 Maritza M. Fuentes 40.007347 Irma Marquez 40.007348 Madelyn Ayala 40.007349 Anthony Miranda 40.007350 Christian Miranda 40.007351 Jorge Hernandez 40.007352 Natalie V. Cordero 40.007353 Xavier Garcia Lopez 40.007354 Angelica Rivera 40.008355 Elena Rivera 40.007356 Felix Mieles 40.007357 Nicole Polan 40.007358 Zachary D. Ross 40.007359 Chad Smith 40.007360 Jordan Beeler 40.007361 Blake Spa 40.007362 Jeffrey IlerJr. 40.007363 Renee Kvartek 40.007364 Lisa Jordan 40.007365 Autumn Richardson 40.007366 Joseph Neff 40.007367 Derrick Wiseman 40.007368 Sean K. Wiseman 40.007369 Kathy Scully 40.007370 Caswey Halterman 40.007371 Kolbey Jackson Brush 40.007372 Eva Johnson 40.007373 Bravlin Bloise 40.007374 Rachel Adamski 40.007375 Joe Kaluzny 100.007376 April 2009 Book Sales 2650.007377 Cassia Larson 40.007378 Janet Larson 40.007379 Heidi Arruda 40.007380 Quiana P. Jackson 40.007381 Hannah Batdorf 40.007382 Matthew Szilagyi 40.007383 Barry Mitchneck 40.007384 Carleen Mitchneck 40.007385 Joshua Mitchneck 40.007386 Andrew T. White 40.007387 Chris Freemont 40.007388 Richard Mazzotta 40.007389 Rebecca G. Eberly 40.007390 Carley Hahn 40.007391 David Pick 40.007392 Kelly Boob 40.007393 Elise Smith 40.007394 Joshua Utegg 40.007395 Mkichelle Yanakis 40.007396 Bradley Marsche 40.007397 Stephen Nispel 40.007398 Sxandra Kalanyan 40.007399 Frank Petulla 40.00order to accelerate our fund raising,we established the $1,000 DonorsClub. Anyone who wishes to join thiseffort should contact Headquartersor their local Building Fund ChairPerson for the pledge form. Thosewho wish to purchase a pillar maypay in installments. If anyone hasalready donated a significant amountless than $1,000 and would like that7400 Max A. Countouris 40.007401 Alex Carter 40.007402 Lucas Carter 40.007403 Rob Weir 40.007404 Richard Plut 40.007405 Harry Yeatman 40.007406 Jacob J. Kelleer 40.007407 Bryan Ryves 40.007408 Justin Rokavec 40.007409 Nathan Matsko 40.007410 Herschel Pangborn 40.007411 Matthew Gorlaski 40.007412 Justin Gorlaski 40.007413 Aaron Barnett 40.007414 Ronald Dotson 40.007415 Don Sheaffer 40.007416 Tom Mueller 40.007417 Logan Klugh 40.007418 Tim Sheaffer 40.007419 Chris Presloid 40.007420 James Tyson 40.007421 Tom Lyons 40.007422 Chris Domenech 40.007423 Donald Roguszewski 40.007424 Scott Duffy 40.007425 Tabatha Zug 40.007426 William Blessington 40.007427 Michael D’Angelo 40.007428 Patrick Curtin 40.007429 John DeStefano 40.007430 Ryan Potuck 40.007431 Megan Jordan 40.007432 Nikki A. Dunn 40.007433 Casey Madden 40.007434 Ken Booth 40.007435 Edward Bandel 40.00END $1,762,869.43-AS OF 8/31/09money applied towards a pillar,contact Headquarters with yourdonor #’s and dates and it can beapplied to the pledge form. Keep inmind that the pillars are for individualcontributions, not regional or studiocontributions. We appreciate all ofthose who have joined in our efforts todate and will commemorate them withpillars in the new building.24 WTSDA Foundation News October 2009