Masters of Perseverence - The World Tang Soo Do Association

WORLD TANG SOO DO ASSOCIATIONNewsletterMasters of PerseverenceThirteen Masters honored for 30 years of devotion to WTSDAOn July 7, 2006, 13 Masters werehonored for their devotion to the Artof Tang Soo Do for 30 years or moreby Grandmaster Jae C. Shin and theWorld Tang Soo Do Association.A special dinner recognizing theirachievement was attended by 250members of the WTSDA at theAnaheim Convention Center inAnaheim, Ca. Spouses were inattendance and were also honored fortheir assistance and support duringthe careers of their Tang Soo Dodriven spouses.This is the second 30-Year MastersDinner and these 13 Masters joinedthe previous nine honorees from the2002 dinner.Many of the Masters who werehonored were present during the earlydevelopment of the WTSDA and wereinstrumental in building thefoundation of the WTSDA.Each Master spoke with greatpassion about how they started in theWTSDA and how they first met KwanChang Nim.Congratulations to these MastersNO. 69 JANUARY 2007Congratulations to newest members of the WTSDA 30-year Masters. Standing, left to right: MasterDan Jansa, IL; Master Michael Lowe, CA; Master Allen Sharpe, TX; Master Bob Manculich, PA, MasterJohn Bennett, NV; Master Vance Britt, NJ; Master Jerry Stine, CA; Master Jim DeBaca, CA; Master LarryD’Ercole, CA; Seated: Master Mujahid Khan, UK; Master Ted Jackson, CA; Grandmaster Jae C. Shin,Master Mark Causerano, PA; Master Chuck Vaughn, PA.who have shown that perseverance hasbeen a true attribute on theirrespective roads of life.A special dinner recognizing the newest 30-Year WTSDA Masters was attended by 250 members of the WTSDA at the Anaheim Convention Center inAnaheim, Ca. Spouses were in attendance and were also honored for their assistance and support during the careers of their Tang Soo Do driven spouses.

WELCOME NEW CLUBS AND STUDIOSStudios: Twin Lakes Jimmy Bailey Cedar Park, TXTenn Martial Arts Brad Frazer Smyrna, TNNew Zealand Tang Soo Do Melanie Brashaw New ZealandTwin Dragons II Jeff Brooks Marshall, NCEvergreen TSD Steven Elmore Seattle, WAElite Martial Arts Rick Harsche Honesdale, PADojang Ki Gong Richard Suijiker NetherlandsTSD Leitershofen Tome Krause GermanyTSD Oberott Marshausen Rosa Kaczkowski GermanyClubs: Southern Utah Todd Mooney Panguitch, UTEagle South Studio Bruce Finger Palatine, ILUptar Russia TSD Glajey Alexander RussiaShin’s TSD Wilfredo Burgos Puerto RicoCharleston Karate Club William Jones SCAustin Karate Dave Mukherjee Austin, TXBWK Tang Soo Do Hanifi Dolu Ulm, GermanyPeace Martial Arts Garth Chandler South AfricaShin’s TSD Luis Torres Puerto RicoDragon Martial Arts Eric Muench Flint, MIMaiden TSD Cetan Bluesky San Francisco, CADondi TSD Carlos Joel Dondi PanamaPorco Karate II Michael Porco Newtown, CTTop Kick Karate Adam White Sinking Spring, PAValentin Karate III Madelyn Valentin Meriden, CTWild Rivers TSD Cheri Groves Glide, ORWEB PAGE LINKSwww.worldtangsoodo.comRead interesting news from around the association, visit the kidszonefor fun activities, submit your photos for the photo contest and win a$25.00 gift certificate, read about the studio of the month and masterof the month. It’s all on the association web page.The web committee has been working diligently to keep thepage updated and consistently improving. Visit the page today.We are always looking for new and creative ideas to make ourpage the best of its kind on the web, so send your suggestions tous at WTSDA@aol.com.Also, be sure to have your studio page approved to be linked tothe association page. It is very interesting to read and learn about the many studios we have.Approval is easy, simply follow the direction, on the page and your studio will soon be linked tothe association page.If you have any comments or ideas, we would love to hear from you. If you would like tovolunteer to assist in any of the areas on the site, or you have news or anything you would liketo have reproduced on our site, contact us.Ken Peterman, Sam DanWeb Committee Chairmanbmaa_wtsda@yahoo.comcontinued on next pageWORLD TANG SOO DO ASSOCIATIONNewsletterThe Official Newsletter of theWorld Tang Soo Do Association709 Oregon AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19148Voice: 215.468.2121Fax: 215.336.2121e-mail: WTSDA@aol.comwww.worldtangsoodo.comM-F: 9 AM TO 8 PMFOUNDER & PUBLISHERJae Chul ShinEDITORMike BlackSEND ARTICLES TOMike.Black@cmag.comor 4065 MariettaMt. Joy, PA 17552PRODUCTION COORDINATORMaggie GonskiDESIGN/LAYOUT/PRINTINGAffordable Offset Printing, Inc.2 WTSDA News January 2007

Over 700 Competitors in Region 8 ChampionshipThe annual Region #8Championship was held onOctober 20 and 21, 2006 at theFernwood Resort in thePoconos. This ever-growing eventfeatured the talents and abilities of thestudents of Region #8 as well as guestfrom regions as far away as California.This year, there were over 700competitors who displayed their TangSoo Do skill in weapons, forms,sparring, and creativity competition.Students from ages 4 to 70 spent thetwo-day event competing for medalsand trophies, meeting new friends, andwatching other students and dojangscompete.Highlights of the weekendincluded the promotion ceremony forthe new black belts (over 200), masterpromotions, and the awarding ofannual awards and championship cups.Winners of the yearly awards were:Student of the YearDavid CuddyInstructor of the YearMaster Ismael RomanDojang of the YearRobinson’s Martial ArtsFamily of the YearThe DiCamillo FamilyWorld Tang Soo KarateRound Table AwardRoy DonaldsonChampionship cup winners were:Adult Male Black BeltDaniel Skinner, Star KarateAdult Female Black BeltStephanie Hurd, KMAISenior Male Black BeltJose Bell, KMAISenior Female Black BeltTammy Clyde, Appalachia TSDYouth Male Black BeltJameel Karamali, KMAIYouth Female Black BeltTaylor Myers, DJ StudiosDivisional Cup Winners were:Adult Male GupAnthony Biacco, Academy of KarateAdult Female GupLisa Arteca, Arteca’s Martial ArtsYouth Male GupVincent Ho, Northern Star KarateYouth Female GupErica Papp, Valley Forge Martial ArtsIn addition to the competition,students and family members got tomeet Grandmaster Shin for a photo opand autograph signing during the day’sevents and again to socialize with allother Masters, instructors, students andfamily members at the annual pizzaparty. Again this year, the adults-onlyafter-party had a selection of Koreanfoods; all were greatly appreciated bythose in attendance.We know that our growingnumbers and attendance make for a“cozy” event and that seating all thespectators is a challenge. We thank allthe competitors for theirprofessionalism and sportsmanship,family and guests for their cooperationand patience, and all the staff andvolunteers who worked behind thescenes and in rings all day to ensurethat all went home happy and withgood memories from the weekend.Submitted byFrank Fattori, Sah DanOxford Karate Institute, Oxford, PA4 WTSDA News January 2007

8va Clínica Nacional 16-17 septiembre 2006 Buenos AiresEl pasado 16 y 17 de septiembrede 2006 se realizo la 8vaClínica Nacional en BuenosAires de la World Tang Soo DoAssoc. a cargo del Master HugoFrattini. Dicho evento se llevo a caboen las instalaciones de la Casa San José.Hemos contado con la presencia de 38participantes. Entre los cuales esimportante destacar, que fue lasegunda vez que participa un cinturónnegro en representación de Mar DelPlata. El precursor de la organizaciónde las Clínicas en la Argentina fueMaster Frattini. Si bien, hoy en día,somos un equipo muy grande quetrabaja, es notoria las ganas de nuevagente en participar. Agradecemos lacolaboración del SBN AlvarezCrhistian, BSBN Logiudicce Mariano,BSBN Frk-garbin Daniel, y muchosmas. Sin ellos este evento no se podríallevar a cabo. El evento comenzó aprimera hora de la mañana del díasábado, hasta la última hora del díadomingo. Si bien estábamos todos muycansados, nos encontrábamos con unexcelente estado de ánimo y con ganasde seguir entrenado y aprendiendonuevas cosas. Creo que lo másinteresante, es la amistad que se generaentre todos los participantes a través decada clínica. Hoy en día, tenemos dosClínicas por año, una en abril y la otraen septiembre. Pero al ?nalizar estaultima, ya estabamos pensando en ladel año que viene. O sea, que porsobre todas las cosas, todos losparticipantes la pasan muy bien. Todoshacemos un gran esfuerzo por estar enestos eventos. Son dos días de máximaexigencia física y mental. Pero llega unpunto, en el cual solo continua aquelque lo desea y lo siente. Ese es elpunto máximo en el cual surge denuestro verdadero espíritu, nuestroespíritu Hwa Rang. Donde no importael cansancio, la hora, la sed o elhambre, solo importa continuar. Esallí cuando se logra el equilibrio entrecuerpo, mente y espíritu, que es elobjetivo de todo arte marcial. En esosdos días, nos olvidamos de todos losproblemas, solo somos nosotrosmismos. Pero sin olvidar el trabajo enequipo. El motivarnos el uno al otro. Ypor sobre todo, disfrutar lo quehacemos. Estamos convencidos quecon el paso del tiempo seremos cadaves mas, y que debemosprofesionalizarnos para fomentar esecrecimiento. Como lo hace la WTSDAen cada evento que desarrolla y comonos enseña nuestro Grand Master. Esees el camino y estamos dispuestos acontinuar.Submitted byRodrigo Frattini, Sam DanBuenos Aires, ArgentinaJanuary 2007 WTSDA News 5

Understanding PerseveranceIt is far easier in life to chant“perseverance” at the end of classthan it is to actually live it in yourday-to-day life. Not easilydefinable, perseverance is acornerstone to Tang Soo Do, but it isalso a cornerstone to life.Those of us involved in Tang SooDo know that you live through the arts.Almost everything we do in the studiois something we can take home. We allknow about self-confidence, loyalty, anddiscipline motivation ... all the textbookeasy stuff. Few of us pause andconsider how we can take perseverancehome.According to Dictionary.com,perseverance is: Steady persistence inadhering to a course of action, a belief,or a purpose; steadfastness.When you look at a definition likethis it’s easier to figure out where our“own” personal perseverance liesoutside the studio. For some people,they gain this through religion. Somegain this through close, tight familyunits. And of course, some are justable to maintain great personalperseverance without any motivation oreven effort on their own.For many people, it is far easier togo to a demanding class or belt testingand beat ourselves to death (even whenwe’re on the verge of unconsciousness)than to simply remember to call our...what most folks don’tunderstand is that they arepursuing perseverance justby showing up three or fourdays a week. They arepursuing perseverance justby making sure their kidsshow up to class in a cleanuniform each time; or evenjust asking them regularlyhow they are doing or ifthey need help.friends or family far away.As humans, we are trained at theDNA level to take the path of leastresistance. It is only natural. Whenfaced with a long hard road ahead,we’re already pulling out a map to findthe short cut.It is far easier for us to run ourbodies full bore for 2 hours than totake 5 or 10 minutes a week to sit downand talk to our kids about sex or drugs… or even just to see how they aredoing.Through Tang Soo, perseveranceis learned through In Neh, at least formost people.However, what most folks don’tunderstand is that they are pursuingperseverance just by showing up threeor four days a week. They are pursuingperseverance just by making sure theirkids show up to class in a clean uniformeach time; or even just asking themregularly how they are doing or if theyneed help. This behavior transmitsfrom parent to child and from thechild to other students.It is truly amazing how manypeople lack perseverance in their lives.Tang Soo Do works on so many levelsto promote perseverance.The desire to improve, to advance,to make yourparents/spouse/family/friends or evenyour instructor proud…it is a powerfulthing. In some cases, studentspersevere to maintain their place in therank line, friendly rivalry perhaps butevery bit as useful in promotingperseverance.No matter how you takeperseverance home from your studio, itis a win-win situation. Let Tang Soo Doguide you and you will succeed!Submitted byShane Monroe, 2nd GupArrowhead Tang Soo DoPheonix, AZ5TH GUP ESSAYFather and son train, gain respect and have fun too!So here we go again, since mylast essay I have been toBobby’s (my son) Black BeltTest. What a long way I haveto go. It was so inspiring seeing what aCho Dan Bo has to go through toachieve their first step in becoming atrue Master. I know what I had to gothrough during our physical test toreceive my Green Stripe. And I reallythought I had about hit a wall at theend. This was not a feeling that I amaccustomed to. I can only imaginewhat the students felt like at the endof a 5+ hour test. They just keptpressing on. That indeed is trueperseverance!I talk about my son a lot becausehe is one of my true role models in thisarea of my life. Tang Soo Do hasbrought us so much closer and toanother level of our journey in life. Itamazes me how mature ourrelationship has become in the last yearnot to mention so much more fun!I would say that we both have agreater respect for each other. I likethat he has a target on his back as faras what my personal goals are. I’m surethis will help to motivate him also.Moving into the next class hasreally transformed my experience aswell. It is so much fun trying to pushmyself to keep up with my Sun Baes. Iam so grateful that I had gymnastics asa kid. My body is holding up muchbetter now that I train.Submitted byMr. Robert Helms, 5th GupGlendale, AZ6 WTSDA News January 2007

SMART TRAINING - Training to come back another dayAs martial artists, we aretrained to analyze oursurroundings and to look forpossible threats and hazardswithin our environment. For obviousreasons, we avoid situations in societywhere trouble can occur.For example, if I had to travelalone after dark, I would choose aroute that is well lit and in observationof others instead of taking a short cutthrough a darkened, secluded alley.Even though we are learning selfdefense,we should not directly seekout trouble to test our abilities.While working on a constructionjob this past August, I dislocated myright shoulder. In October, just as itbegan to feel “normal” again, Idislocated my left shoulder moresituations. If you practice yourtechniques poorly, they will beexecuted in the same manner as youpracticed them. While I took a fewdays off from class to recover from oneof the injuries, I thought about this. IfI had to defend myself in my currentcondition, what would I do?With only one semi-good arm,how am I going to practice in classexactly like I would fight if my lifedepended on it? This became aturning point concerning my attitudetowards training with my injuries.While training during the courseof recovery, I had to learn mylimitations from how I participate indrill, practicing with a partner, basictechniques and free sparring. I beganto use my shoulders to my advantagereferring to bettering my trainingI do not feel that my shoulders haveyet to fully heal.Honestly, I don’t think that theywill ever be back to one hundredpercent. I consider it an off again, onagain injury. There is one thing that Inoticed about myself during the offand pain-free times: I will catch myselfdoing a lot of activity in class usingonly one arm regardless of the statusof my shoulder.The other day in class we werepracticing break falling. I came up tothe mat and paused like a kid who wasabout to jump off the high dive for thevery first time. I stood there for amoment not sure if I was scared, but Idefinitely hesitated.I believe the instructor could alsotell my weariness. My shoulders wereSelf-defense can be defined as the means necessary to keep yourself safe. Itnot only applies to your actions of protecting yourself on the street, but it alsoapplies to what you need to do in class to protect yourself so you can comeseverely. I am speculating that myright shoulder began to compensatefor the left and started to act-up again.As a result, I had two hurtingshoulders.With having back-to-back separateshoulder injuries, I became a littledepressed at the thought of mytraining being done for a while, yet Isomehow got through testing andpromotions. I did not miss as manyclasses as I expected.Over the next several months, Ilearned how to adapt my injury to myTang Soo Do training. I truly thoughtthat class for me was going to beboring. This is not something that Iwas used to since I am accustomed totraining hard and to the best of mycapabilities.In class, we are introduced tophilosophies regarding our attitudesand how it directly relates to ouractions “on the street” in self-defenseroutine. In my opinion, in some ways,being injured enhanced my Tang SooDo.As one medical professional putit: “if you lost your vision, yourhearing would become better.” I waslearning material that is usuallypreformed with two hands, and I wasexperimenting how to do it with onlyone. It was discouraging at first whenthings did not work, but I wouldrather it not work in class than for meto try it and it not work when I reallyneeded it to defend myself.As time went on my shouldersbecame stronger and I was becomingmore adept with everyday routinesusing my shoulders and arms.Simple things, such as, openingand closing the car door, shifting fromsecond to third gear, or simplysleeping, no longer became a burdenor painful experience. Although I amcapable of performing these functions,bothering me from something that Idid in class earlier, and a little voicetold me not to make that forwardbreak fall. I bowed to the instructorrequesting that I observe instead ofparticipating.For a minute, I may have feltembarrassed for bowing out andappearing to have “chickened out,”but that subsided after class when myhead instructor said that was smarttraining.Self-defense can be defined as themeans necessary to keep yourself safe.It not only applies to your actions ofprotecting yourself on the street, but italso applies to what you need to do inclass to protect yourself so you cancome back and train another day.Submitted by:Dave Ilko, Cho DanRiver Valley Tang So Do AcademyAliquippa, PAJanuary 2007 WTSDA News 7

Relationships: 80 PointsThis is part four of a four part series involving a martial arts perspective and reflection from an extended study in Shanghai ChinaThe most popular card game inChina is called “bashifen,” literallytranslated as “80 points.” The gameseems to be an odd take on euchre orbridge and it requires only a couple ofhands to grasp the rules and learnhow to play. The game is played withtwo decks and you begin by calling atrump suit. When starting a hand youhave the option of playing a singlecard, a pair of matching cards, or twopairs of consecutive matching cards.When playing a single card, the gameis fairly straightforward: the highestcard played wins.However, when playing a pair (ora pair of pairs) it gets interesting.When a pair is led, everyone mustsubsequently play two cards. If you donot have a pair, you then throw anytwo cards. In this scenario, only ahigher pair in the same suit or a pairin the trump suit can beat the leader.For example, when playedsingularly, a Six will defeat a Four but,when played as a pair, two Fours arestronger than a combined Eight and aTen or even a trump King and atrump Queen. A synchronized pair, nomatter their singular strength, isstronger than an unsynchronized pair,adding to the adage “two are betterthan one.”In China, we see many pairs ofpeople walking hand-in-hand or armsinterlocked. By our Westerninterpretation, this may seem reallyodd: two people who appear to besnuggling close to each other whilewalking down the street in extremelyhot and humid temperatures. It is notthat they are swooning from the heatof the day and are subsequently tooweak to walk on their own nor are theydating. It is something far moresignificant.So what are these people doingwhen they hold hands? They aremaking a pair. A pairing orrelationship does not solely refer tolove or intimacy but includes allacquaintances, associations, andfriendships. If we consider ourselves acard in the world’s deck, then somepeople would carry more seniority andcould be considered an Ace or aQueen. However, some of us areEights or Fours.In China, I was not only a studentbut also a foreigner with horriblelanguage skills, making me theequivalent of a Two in a non-trumpsuit. Starting relationships is likestarting a hand of 80 Points. To winover someone’s hand, you need toeither lay a matching card sooner orplay a higher card. Our simple gameof meeting others now becomes acomplex series of exchanges requiringIt is not ironic that themost popular game inChina allows for animmediate, formidablerelationship to be createdand that these relationshipscontrol the game.It is another example of theimportance of knowingabout relationships,understanding theirimportance, and learninghow to create andcultivate them.a combination of deception,intimidation, deployment, andmaneuvering.We gain power through ourrelationships and we double it byfinding a match. In the West weconsider this match our spouse orsignificant other; often it is thought ofas taboo to form that type of a tightrelationship with anyone else.However, this practice is not onlyaccepted in China but also necessary.A single card is not very powerful andcan quickly be defeated. However,when paired, it outwardlydemonstrates to all of the card-sharksthat they must beat the pair in orderto win. The pairing makes themmutually stronger.In the martial arts, this pairing isjust as significant. Without partners,there are no one-steps or freesparring; without seniors, there are noteachers; without juniors, there arestudents; and without students, thereare no Masters.In the West, we often stereotypeand sum everything up into concisewords, idioms, or phrases: “snooty” forthe French, “Man’s best friend” fordogs, “Bruce Lee” for everythingmartial arts related. A stereotype forthe East is that “honor” is a majorlifestyle factor. Though not entirelyfalse, this is a misinterpretation of theway that the east interpretsrelationships and rates theirimportance.So, we refine our stereotype andsummarize it into the phrase “it is notwhat you know, it is who you know.”Though not entirely false this is stillnot completely accurate. Aftermultiple revisions we eventuallyconclude, with a more accurateinterpretation, “How much discomfortare you willing to endure despite anycircumstance?”Some specific examples to helpillustrate this are “Are you willing tohold my hand despite the heat andhumidity?” “Are you willing to listen tome practice my oral report despite noteating lunch?” “Are you willing toendure harsh and embarrassingcomments from your classmates toresearch this article?”It is not ironic that the mostpopular game in China allows for animmediate, formidable relationship tobe created and that these relationshipscontrol the game.It is another example of theimportance of knowing aboutrelationships, understanding theirimportance, and learning how tocreate and cultivate them. Sometimesit takes humility and patience andother times it takes initiative andleadership but it always takes strategy.We have to be careful not to overplayor underplay our cards.Otherwise, we might findourselves winning hands with nopoints, or winning hands after thegame has already been decided.8 WTSDA News January 2007

Region #8 Eastern Tang Soo Do ChampionshipThe Region #8 Eastern TangSoo Do Championship was agreat success this year. It tookplace at the Delaware Technicaland Community College, StantonCampus in Newark, DE on August 26.Most of the tournament took placeinside, except for food and souvenirsales, and a small group that gatheredoutside to enjoy the sunny 82 degreetemperature, making the wellventilatedgym and the breeze outsidea very pleasant choice. The gym waslarge enough for the event and thebleachers offered a comfortable placefor observers. Lists, booths, bathrooms,and locker rooms were well markedalleviating any frustration that couldadd to an already nervous competitivestomach.During the opening ceremoniesthe Grandmaster stated that thepurpose of the three separate region 8zone championships was to offer moretraining opportunities in essentialareas. The central championship’stheme was teamwork, the western wascreativity, and the eastern was forbreaking; however, all three of thethemes were visible at the Region #8Eastern Tang Soo Do Championship.The first competition was for theadult black belts. It was notuncommon to see Cho Dan and SamDan competing in one ring. Whenasked of Jill Woolford, Sam Dan, ofShin Karate how she approachedsparring against a Cho Dan, herresponse was, “I meet the opponentwhere she is, seeking out weaknessesand using different approaches”.When asked of Joshua Remmell thedifferences that he felt throughout thecompetition, he said that in thebeginning he wanted to win, thepressure to do the best is ever present,but felt that even though he won threefirst places, he needed improvement.His fellow practitioner, Patrick, felt thatmany techniques are learned over time.Creativity and teamwork couldclearly be seen during the kyuck paportion of the tournament. Somechose to jump over chairs beforebreaking, others were blindfoldedbefore spinning and kicking, and eventhe young red belts proved their abilityto speed break. For an event that hasnot consistently taken place incompetition, the competitors portrayedexcellent confidence.The KMAI studios hosted theRegion #8 Eastern Championship. Allparticipating studios were delegatedDuring the opening ceremoniesthe Grandmaster stated that thepurpose of the three separateRegion 8 Zone Championshipswas to offer more trainingopportunities in essential areas.The Central Championship’s themewas teamwork, the Western wascreativity, and the Eastern was forbreaking; however, all three of thethemes were visible at the Region#8 Eastern Tang Soo DoChampionship.responsibilities. The smoothness of theevent pivoted on teamwork and eachindividual studio doing their best attheir assigned task.The different responsibilities,being of function and teamwork, nothierarchy, proved that many hands caneasily accomplish one large endeavor.Some tasks were constant while otherswere easy and quick, yet all wereessential unto one purpose – to serveeach other.Master Watters stated that the bestpart of the competition, for him, was tosee the technical level of the studentsincrease. The experience ofobservation gave the instructors abetter vision for their training goals.The competition forced thepractitioners to another level, withplenty of goals to reach for next time.continued on page 11January 2007 WTSDA News 9

GREEN BELT ESSAYIt makes me feel like I am more than I used to beKarate has helped me a lotsince I started just over a yearago. Karate has taught me tobe more alert, it gave me theadvantage in a fight, and I learnedrespect and perseverance. If I amtaken by somebody I do not know, Icould most likely escape, or I wouldyell, “HELP! I DON’T KNOW THISPERSON!” to whoever is around. IRegion #11, Master M. Khan, MKhanGBTSD@aol.comJan 20Instructor ClassFeb 17Instructor ClassMar 3Junior & Senior National ChampionshipApr 14Dan Pre-TestMay 12Dan TestMay 26-27 Greece Summer CampJuly 7European Ki Gong ClinicJuly 11-13 European Masters & Leadership ClinicJuly 14European ChampionshipJuly 28Instructor ClassSept 15Bristol Regional ChampionshipSept 22Dan Pre-TestOct 6Seminar – CoventryOct 13Dan TestOct 27Instructor ClassNov 3Seminar – LondonNov 17Midlands Regional ChampionshipRegion #12, Master Larry Dercole, MastrLarry@aol.comFeb 16Regional Dan Testing, Costa RicaFeb 17Central American Championship, Costa RicaMar 2Regional Dan Testing, Hermosillo, MexicoMar 3Regional Instructors Seminar, Ki Gong, Seminar,Hermosillo, MexicoMar 4Sonora Regional Championship,Hermosillo, MexicoNov 10Regional Dan Testing, Chihuahua, MexicoNov 11Mexico National Championships, Chihuahua, MexicoDev 4-7Latin America Masters Clinic,Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDec 8Regional Dan Testing, Instructors Seminar, Ki GongSeminar, Buenos Aires, Argentinahave taken the responsibility toprotect myself if I need to.At school, my friends are alwaysasking questions like, “How manylevels are there in karate?” or, “Whatdid you learn last night?”It makes me feel like I am morethan I used to be.It helps me at home too, like if Iam bored or want to do somethingelse, I can just practice forms or feet,that way I have something to do.Karate has made a difference in mylife more than anything else would.Submitted byKevin Mays, Region 2Arrowhead Tang So DoGlendale, AZWTSDA Sanctioned EventsContinued from Page 16Dec 9South American Championship,Oct 19-21 Regional ChampionshipBuenos Aires, ArgentinaOct 27Western Leadership ClassDec 15Regional Instructors Seminar, Coyhaique, ChileNov 17Combined E/W Leadership ClassDec 16Chile National Championship, Coyhaique, ChileNov 18Regional Instructor Class and Annual DinnerRegion #15, Master Larry Wick, tangsoodo@mosquitonet.comRegion #9, Master Jeff Haney, jeffhaney@adelphia.netMay 11-13 Regional Dan Test & ClinicApr 13-14 Regional ChampionshipRegion #18, Master Wilfredo Burgos, fredy71@prtc.netJan 13Black Belt ClassFeb 16-18 Central American Championship, Costa RicaMarch 10 Black Belt ClassApril 21Black Belt ClassMay 26Championship Preparation Class for Dan/GupJune 22-24 Regional Championship/ Ki Gong class/Dan testAug 18Black Belt ClassSept 6Communication ClassOct 26-28 Regional CampNov 12Tang Soo Do DayNov 17Black Belt ClassRegion #19, Master Roy Uttech, uttech@alaska.netJan 27Dan/Gup Clinics, SoldotnaMar 10Judges Clinic, FairbanksMay 18Dan Test, WasillaMay 19Regional Championship, WasillaMay 20Regional Dan/Gup Clinics, WasillaAug 11Dan Clinic, AnchorageSept 14Dan Test, FairbanksSept 15Dan/Gup Clinics, FairbanksNov 10Dan/Gup Clinic, WasillaRegion #20, Master Patrick Marsch, mstrmarsch@aol.comOct 5-7Regional Championship & Dan TestNov 4Regional Black Belt ClassDec 2Regional Black Belt ClassRegion #21, Grandmaster Jae Shin, wtsda@aol.com,Brian Califf Coordinator, vonsteubon@msn.comApr 27-28 Dan Test & TournamentJul 27-29 Black Belt Cam10 WTSDA News January 2007

Milestones in Tang Soo DoLife is full of milestones. Somepeople use age as a milestone;6 years old, 13 years old, 16,18, 21, 30, 40, 50, 65 … and ofcourse, the final day of your life isyour last milestone. Some people markthe passage of time through events,the day of your birth, first day ofschool/high school/college, firstdrink, first driving experience, firstboy/girlfriend/wife/husband, etc.Even in martial arts we work on amilestone system, typically interpretedas a belt system. While the belt systemis definitely a symbol of progress, I’dlike to submit a different milestonesystem based on my five years of onand off training in Tang Soo Do.There are key moments in TangSoo where certain principles andtechniques simply happen. Sure, weare taught these things from thebeginning, but it isn’t until certainmilestones that we actually experiencethem and go “WHOA! I *GET IT*now!”I like to explain it to people likethose 3D stereo-optic pictures …where you stare at them, kind of crossyour eyes, and a shape appears in it.For years, people told me how cool itwas – how there was a picture in there.I could never see it, not because Iwasn’t doing what I was told butbecause I wasn’t given the properoutcome. When you told me that thepicture was in 3D, I expected thepicture to come “out” at me. Inreality, those 3D pictures actuallyappear INSIDE the page, not comingout. This is a very good reminder thatwithout proper expectations, wecannot expect the student to learn.The first time you actually SEEone of these things, you freak outgoing “YES! I SEE IT!” It is likeyou’ve been let into some secret club.The milestones in Tang Soo Doare very much like that. Most aretaught early, but not realized untilmuch later. Let’s look at some of themnow.BREATHINGWe’re taught early to breathe andThere are key moments inTang Soo where certainprinciples and techniquessimply happen. Sure, we aretaught these things from thebeginning, but it isn’t untilcertain milestones that weactually experience them andgo “WHOA! I GET IT now!to not hold your breath. Yet, while weas beginners believe we AREbreathing, we really are just goingthrough the motions; making thesounds but we really don’t get how toget the flow of air into the rhythm ofour technique. I’m still trying to getcontrol of my breathing at this stage inmy Tang Soo career.WAIST/HIP SNAPPINGNo matter how great theinstructor is, this is something thatmost students (including myself) don’t“get” until later on in their practice. Iwas a green belt before it finallyclicked. It was something that mybody had to learn on it’s own. Likeriding a bicycle, once you have it younever forget how to do it.STRETCHING YOUR STANCESSometimes even black belts have aproblem maintaining depth of theirstances consistently throughout thehigher hyungs. I imagine it is aconstant struggle throughout yourTang Soo Do Career.In summary, it is easy to lose sight– in life, Tang Soo Do or other longtime commitments – of our next goal.We resolve ourselves to always strivingto reach the unobtainable, comingdown on ourselves when we don’tsucceed. Instead, we should be simplyheading for the next milestone. Take abreather and reflect on the positiveaspects of our accomplishments. Afterall, um and yang dictate balance in allthings, our progress in our art shouldreflect that.Submitted byShane R. Monroe, 1st GupArrowhead Tang Soo DoGlendale, AZRegion #8 Eastern Championshipscontinued from page 8Those who came out to serve or tocompete will never regret doing a gooddeed for others and stretching theircompetitive level to a higher standard.It was a day where leaps and boundsof learning took place in a shortamount of time – it was not for onebut for all! Tang Soo.Congratulations to the cupwinners: Laura Myers of KMAI, SamDan, won the Adult Dan Female;James Brenner of Lititz World TSD,Sam Dan, won the Adult Dan Male;Brenna McPheron of D.J. Studios, 1stgup, won the Adult Gup Female;Dylan Alpaugh of KMAI Stanton,CDB, won the Adult Gup Male; BrianaTassone of KMAI, E-Dan, won theYouth Dan Female; Jamel Karamali ofKMAI, E-Dan, won the Youth DanMale, Sarah Freisleben of OxfordKarate Inst., 4th gup, won the YouthGup Female; Peter Cavallaro of KMAI, CDB, won the Youth Gup Male.Submitted byKoreen Kupetsky, Cho DanEagle Star of BordentownBordentown, NJJanuary 2007 WTSDA News 11

JOIN OUR $1,000 DONOR’S CLUB!In January of 2005, the WTSDFConstruction Committee beganselling 1000 pillars. So far we have 73pillars sold and 927 left to sell.Market trends for purchasing andbuilding new properties has risenastronomically over the past few yearsand our original budget forconstruction, which was set in 1993,does not match the reality of actualcosts in 2007. In order to accelerateour fund raising, we established the$1,000 Donors Club. Anyone whowishes to join this effort shouldcontact Headquarters or their localBuilding Fund Chair Person for thepledge form. Those who wish topurchase a pillar may pay ininstallments. If anyone has alreadydonated a significant amount lessthan $,1000 and would like thatmoney applied towards a pillar,contact Headquarters with yourdonor #’s and dates and it can beapplied to the pledge form. Keepin mind that the pillars are forindividual contributions, notregional or studio contributions.We appreciate all of those who havejoined in our efforts to date andwill commemorate them withpillars in the new building.1 Jared Arteca3 Patrick West5 Andrew Ewing7 Klaus Trogemann9 Chris C. Anderson2 Mitchell Dunn4 John Roumanis6 Michael Kaye8 Carmen Mennilli10 Tony PerkinsOver $1,000DONATIONSTYPE TOTAL TYPE TOTAL$100 -THREE BRICKS$1,000 - $1000 DONOR’S CLUB $ 70 - TWO BRICKS$ 500 - ORDER OF THE MASTER $ 40 - ONE BRICK$ 250 - ORDER OF THE INSTRUCTORGRAND TOTALITEM Quantity Price TotalMake the goal of a permanent monument to TangSoo Do a reality – one brick at a time. With just adonation of $40.00 you can make a lastingcontribution to building the new WTSDAHeadquarters. All donors receive a Brick certificate.Please make checks payable to WTSDAFoundation.Building Fund T-Shirt ($20.00 each)Adult S ___ Adult XL ___ Youth M ___Adult M ___ Adult XXL ___ Youth L ___Adult L __Support Buttons ($5.00 each)SubtotalShippingTotalName________________________________________________________________________Address ______________________________________________________________________WORLD TANG SOO DO ASSOC.709 OREGON AVENUEPHILADELPHIA, PA 19148215-336-2121 FAX 215-468-2121City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________________Assoc. ID # _______________________________Phone # ____________________________Studio’s Name ________________________________________________________________Instructor’s Name _____________________________________________________________12 WTSDA News January 2007

2006 October Dan Testing Results4th Dan (Instructor)20951 Anthony J. Perkins Bartlett, IL22344 Madelyn Valentin Meriden, CT22584 Konstantinos Galiotis Samos, Greece22712 Athanasios Saridakis Athens, Greece22863 Emmanouil Messados Athens, Greece23736 Jennifer-Couture Marcri Walcott, CT24593 Philip Wiskin Great Britain25633 Alex R.B. Goule Maputo,Mozambique26209 Jossy Canaya Mahe, Seychelles3rd Dan23785 Carlos Gil Barcelonela, PR24023 Jeffrey J. Schwartz New York, NY25067 Thomas Yahner State College, PA26582 David A. Geremia Wallingford, CT27500 Konstantin A. Katyushin Russia27647 Kathryn W. Miller Waterloo, IA28205 Ljubo Knez Croatia28224 Randall C. Dresselhaus Truckee, CA28526 Scott Mueller West Chester, PA29139 Johanna Peitz Germany29638 Hanifi Dolu Germany29706 Eric S. King Charlotte, NC31131 Geoffrey E. Dorrell New Castle, DE31247 Dean F. Click Houma, LA31631 John C. Ellis Newark, DE31644 Robert Kallinger Germany31645 Sean M. Kovalerich Middletown, DE31660 F. Sigmund Luther San Diego, CA31730 Lesley M. Allen Great Britain31770 Seth D. Spani Rosebur, OR32108 Michael T. Papp Pottstown, PA33066 Chantez N. Shirey Philipsburg, PA33084 Joseph W. Percia Henryville, PA33133 Matthew Brown Newark, DE33134 John W. Gardner Lewes, DE33512 Isaura O. Mutombene Mozambique33514 Evandro Schwalbach Mozambique33542 Douglas C. Walk Mineral Springs, PA33544 Jeffrey L. Rodgers Philipsburg, PA33558 Julie T. Skymba Frazer, PA33577 Evelyn Walsh Newark, DE33643 BrandonM. Holcombe Greer, SC33695 Vernoica Walsh Oakwood, GA34321 Thomas J. Fletcher Elverson, PA34535 Jessica Lack Glen Mills, PA36560 Patrick Toelle Uakdale, PA2nd Dan27048 Cory E. Rideout Bellefonte, PA29054 Richard T. Holst Jr. Glenolden, PA30099 Edward Hojnicki Jr. New Castle, DE30521 Neil Bandel Mohawk, NY32713 Anne Marie Tolsma Netherlands33674 DevonL. Fitzpatrick Fairbanks, AK33733 Patricia K. Fox Waverly, IA34109 Philip Savie Freedom, PA34214 Mark E. Han Reno, NV34277 Hanan H. Bowman Isleton, CA34318 Leila Orre Sweden34554 Donna Donnelly Tunkhannock, PA34626 Manuel Prohl Germany34627 Viviane Prohl Germany34628 Dirk Kettner Germany35040 Mark E. Esposito Downingtown, PA35041 Genevieve M. McGuigan Coatesville, PA35042 James D.McGuigan Coatesville, PA35273 Paul W. Townsley Great Britain35303 Ellen A. Click Houma, LA35513 Daniel Erickson Sweden35533 John Korea Moscow, PA35547 Violet L. Horst Lancaster, PA35557 Mark Valinote Chadds Ford, PA35568 Kent Tokunaga Wayne, PAR35575 Paul M. Rotter Glen Mills, PA35584 Alexander Henderson Erial, NJ35646 Marc A. Mitchell Birmingham, AL35678 Sophie Stevens Great Britain35686 Alex T. Rodgers Soldotna, AK35695 Kristyn Sanito Aiken, SC35707 Robert J. Albert Wolcott, CT35708 Brandon T. Olsen Wolcott, CT35723 Philip D. Wiser LaVerkin, UT35755 Timothy Yang Wilmette, IL35769 Joseph Eiland Jacksonville, FL35774 Rob v.d. Voort Netherlands36004 Dennis Correa Arecibo, PR36019 Lea M. Sticco Prospect, CT36024 Walter A. Kostich Madison, CT36025 Edwin F. Torres Meriden, CT36026 Kurt N. Harrington Little Falls, NY36030 Steven P. Nguyen Lititz, PA36042 Karen M. Christie Pottstown, PA36043 Edward M. Newman Jr. Phoenixville, PA36044 Mary E.Newman Phoenixville, PA36057 Alessandro P. Giardini Downingtown, PA36076 Alita I. Ostapkovich Bensalem, PA36089 Tiffany Traenkner Blackwood, NJ36090 Jordan Traenkner Blackwood, NJR36100 Rajesh Kuppuraju Robinsville, NJ36111 Willem B. Bonthuys Wilmington, DE36117 Russell Mehrtens Thornton, PA36124 Charles F. Ruddell Tunkhannock, PA36160 Jeff R. Brooks Mars Hill, NC36163 Hannah M. Stradley Townsend, DE36182 Adam T. Watson Amory, MS36183 Annie M. Watson Amory, MS36184 Tim Watson Amory, MS36190 VanK. Watson Amory, MS36203 Lionel W.Lariviere III Middleburg, FL36231 Froylan Jimenez Reno, NV36239 Skyler Gubler LaVerkin, UT36255 Shaka Sickels Redway, CAR36286 NancyMarques Langhorne, PA36501 Ricardo Jorge Mozambique36502 Vinaya Jorge Mozambique36504 Claudio C. Temporario Mozambique36523 Danielle Borriello Philadelphia, PA36526 Craig R. Fausnacht Millersville, PA36527 Katrina J. Fausnacht Millersville, PA36535 Torey D. Howarth Boothwyn, PA36536 Sean J. Rotter Glen Mills, PAR36538 Zachary J. Kearney Glen Mills, PA36540 Adam W. Rubinstein Glen Mills, PA36542 Albert Lee DuBois, PA36556 Kathleen M. Tompkins Haenryville, PA36564 Jeffrey C. Ruddell Tunkhannock, PA36565 Debbie L. Shotwell Tunkhannock, PA36567 Paul Stamatis Tunkhannock, PA36568 Jake Stamatis Tunkhannock, PA36582 James H. Adams Norristown, PA36584 Lisa M. Collins Phoenixville, PA36589 David E. Ellis Newark, DE36590 Charles L. Keener Newark, DE36593 Mark E. Majerus Middletown, DE36594 Douglas R. Hite Rising Sun, MD36595 Rachel B. VerNooy Hockessin, DE36596 Suzzsanne M. Geouque Landenberg, PA36600 Ryan T. Sherry Hockessin, DE36610 Christopher A. Simpson New Castle, DE36627 Nicholas B. Papaccio Hamilton Square, NJ36629 Rebecca S.Martin Oley, PA36635 Elizabeth L. Knight Florence, AL36636 Thomas M. Roberts Smithville, MS36637 Harrison B. Preston Murfreesboro, TN36637 Hannah Barnett Amory, MS36646 Mohit A. Limidi Pelham, AL36668 Chelsea E. Meier Waterloo, IA36676 Lupe Thomas Sierra Vista, AZ36686 Zachary Jensen Hurricane, UT36688 Dominque Caccitolo Lombard, IL36693 Cherie J. Groves Glide, OR36748 Timothy P. Schmidt Vero Beach, FL36757 Aaron W.Miller Fort Lauderdale, FL36760 Gabriel A.Macedo San Diego, CA36761 Christyna L. Soto San Diego, CAJanuary 2007 WTSDA News 13

2006 October Dan Testing Results36762 Margaret A. Bulca San Diego, CA36763 Kwame O. Cooke Coronado, CA36767 Tina M. Stevens Boiling Springs, SC36776 Alexander C. Radke Taylors, SC36778 Carlos A. Rodriguez Taylors, SC36786 Sofia del Mar Zaragoza Arecibo, PR36787 Miriam H. Zaragoza Arecibo, PR1st Dan38288 Kathryn M. Tretina Bensalem, PA38289 Nicole Longo Glassboro, NJ38290 Charles J. Paulikas Hamilton, NJ38291 Lucas F. Carter Cranberry Twp., PA38292 Robert G. Weir Harmony, PA38293 Gianne M. Miller Harmony, PA38294 Carlin M. Hillier Harmony, PA38295 Carmen Rizzi Zelienople, PA38296 Ronald M. Carter Cranberry Twp., PA38297 William Foltz Malvern, PA38298 Robert G. Galland Malvern, PA38300 Jessica R. Gubanich Exton, PA38301 Seamus McDonald Malvern, PA38302 Bradley Bene Malvern, PA38303 Bradley Kratzer Sellersville, PAR38304 Ryan Ousey Malvern, PA38305 Brett P. Coyle Downingtown, PA38306 Brady M. Cotler Kennett Square, PA38307 Trevor Ryan Hoffman Hockessin, DE38308 Jacob D. Hoffman Hockessin, DER38309 Leaudra N. Clay Newark, DE38310 Elad Gutman Wilmington, DER38311 Antonio Coriano Hamilton, NJR38312 Zachary Malcom Middletown, DE38313 Michael J. Birney Hockessin, DE38314 Kyle D. Harris Wilmington, DE38315 Sarabeth Opperman Hockessin, DE38316 Paul A.Hoffman Hockessin, DE38317 KailynN. Mills Newark, DE38318 Andrew S.Hudson Galena, MD38319 FrankieAlteri Centreville, DE38320 Emily E. Steffy Middletown, DE38321 Jessica L. Ranlet Wilmington, DE38322 Samantha L. Ranlet Wilmington, DE38323 Ryan Watson Hockessin, DE38324 Makaela L. Purcell Hockessin, DE38325 Ganggas Wicaksana Newark, DE38326 Matthew J.W. Smith Wilmington, DER38327 Franklin L. Clay Newrk, DE38328 Dominic DiSabatino Middletown, DE38329 Cassandra Leigh Zerden Townsend, DE38330 Stephanie L. Tolton Hockessin, DE38331 Blake Long Middletown, DE38332 Arthur Migdalski Newark, DE38333 Nicholas J.Pierce Middletown, DER38334 Tina M. Hartman Newark, DER38335 Jamie L. Strochine Dover, DER38336 Eloy Yanez Newport, DE38337 Joseph Houghton Wilmington, DE38338 Dyland J. Alpaugh Wilmington, DE38339 Angelica L. Gergely Avondale, PA38340 Mark E.Muddiman Landenberg, PA38341 Azeem Ahmed Wilmington, DE38342 StaceyL. Gerlach Langhorne, PA38343 Shannon Garuffe Penndel, PA38344 Robert F. Lanllan Feasterville, PAR38345 Robert G. Farley Langhorne, PA38346 Michael W.Hirst Elkton,PA38347 Jennifer K. Farley Langhorne, PAR38348 Robert C. Farley Langhorne, PA38349 Nathan A. Cook Dover, DE38350 Andrew V. Griffing-Snyder Bethlehem, PA38351 Christopher J. Szilagyi Hellertown, PA38352 Vincent G. Behe Bethlehem, PA38353 EmilyC. Wean Bethlehem, PA38354 Jonathan Pfefer Bethlehem, PA38355 Matthew D’Ippolito Red Hill, PA38356 JustinM. Gorlaski Lititz, PA38357 Matthew L. Gorlaski Lititz, PA38358 Amy S.Lee DuBois, PA38359 Joshua N. Rapaport DuBois, PA38360 Kent W. Sabatose Brockway, PA38361 RandyK. Hedel Williamstown, NJ38362 Larry L. Flaim Gouldsboro, PA38363 Christopher A. Shaffer Old Forge, PA38364 Nicholas J. Trotter Moscow, PA38365 Cory Smith New Milford, CT38366 Jake (Jacob) D.Homberg New Milford, CT38367 Elizabthe A.Michelstein New Milford, CT38368 Christopher F. Imbrogno Morton,PA38369 Ryan M. Quan Lancaster, PA38370 Cynthia B. Jones Millersville, PA38371 James D. Tyson Lancaster, PA38372 Joseph A.Parrish Lancaster, PA38373 Scott C. Smith Stroudsburg, PA38374 Joshua P. Smith Stroudsburg, PA38375 AlanP.Nebel E. Stroudsburg, PA38376 AllieR. Smith Stroudsburg, PA38377 Corinne E.Kimmet Imperial, PA38378 David Kiefer Freedom, PA38379 Andrew Kiefer Freedom, PA38380 Russell G. Basalyga Jr. Ambridge, PAR38381 Margare C. Phillips-Richardson Philadelphia, PA38382 William L. Currier Brookhaven, PA38383 Nicholas S. Kearse Philadelphia, PA38384 Arman Ayrapetyan Drexel Hill, PA38385 Kenneth R. Booth Philadelphia, PA38386 Adam Saltzberg Narbeth, PA38387 KeithLatham Havertown, PA38388 Destinee D. Smith Ridgway, PA38389 Kory W. Hicks Snow Shoe, PA38390 Brant Foussadier Turnersville, NJ38391 Joey Keating Erial, NJ38392 Nicholas Dimartinis Sicklerville, NJ38393 Alexandra Maresh Cherry Hill, NJ38394 Issac Mathew Sicklerville, NJ38395 Janie A. Bower Westville, NJ39396 DeborahB.Giardini Downingtown, PA38397 Frank D. Giardini Downingtown, PA38398 Omar Nika Coatesville, PA38399 Robert J. Connell Narvon, PA38400 Thomas F. Lyons Coatesville, PA38401 Joshua A. Wilson Clearfield, PA38402 Kyle R. Thompson Clearfield, PA38403 Tiffany L. Walk Wallaceton, PA38404 Rachael M. Bumbarger Clearfield, PAR38405 Tajin Sarin Glen Mills, PA38406 Leah Mahoney Aston, PA38407 Parker A. Sutera Glen Mills, PA38408 Harold G. Minnebo Glen Mills, PA38409 Alex G. Hristopoulos West Chester, PA38410 Rick F. Patton Glen Mills, PA38411 Connor M. Duffy Glen Mills, PA38412 Billy S. Lockfield, III Glen Mills, PA38413 Ross D. Trudnak Glen Mills, PA38414 Eric M. Trudnak Glen Mills, PA38415 Conor J. Monigal Glen Mills, PA38416 Andrew B. Lang Wilmington, DE38417 Jared C. Fortunato West Chester, PA38418 Erin E. Gallagher Glen Mills, PA38419 JohnR. Gritt Glen Mills, PA38420 Dean Hristopoulos West Chester, PA38421 Vincent R. Cyr Glen Mills, PA38424 Steven Storm Tunkhannock, PA38425 James C. Tschantz Tunkhannock, PA38426 Eric L. Tschantz Tunkhannock, PA38427 Martin M. Saporito Tunkhannock, PA38428 William E. Schaffer Tunkhannock, PA38429 James N. Truscott Tunkhannock, PA38430 Shayna A. Pulley Trooper, PA38431 David M. Klein Troppe, PA38432 Erica L. Papp Pottstown, PA38433 John P. Collins Phoenixville, PA38434 Kevin J. Collins Phoenixville, PA38435 RyanMentley Audubon, PA38436 FranklinPienta St. Peters, PA38437 Laura A. Spears King of Prussia, PA38438 Daniel Peter Collegeville, PA14 WTSDA News January 2007

2006 October Dan Testing Results38439 ChristianJ. Truax Phoenixville, PA38440 Hunter J.Lange Phoenixville, PAR38441 Daniel R. Lespier Meriden, CT38442 Jairo Velezquez Meriden, CT38443 CaitylnM. Sousa Prospect, CT38444 Nicholas P.Ortiz Jr. Seymour, CTR38445 Melissa M. Krassner Oxford, CT38446 David R. Cooper Seymour, CT38447 Gaspar Esteves Oxford, CT38448 Matthew E. Cowan Stratfort, CT38449 Michael J. Valenti Wolcott, CT38450 Bonnie L.Lundblad Sandy Hook, CTR38451 Jacob C. Pavitt Meriden, CTR38452 Nicholas W. Pavitt Meriden, CT38453 Matthew R.Marshall Cheshire, CT38454 Domenic Valentino Cheshire, CT38455 Robert A. Beres Oakville, CT38456 Krisi K. Beres Oakville, CT38457 JackJ. Rogers Cheshire, CT38458 Bernhard Schuster Germany38459 Achim Brall Germany38460 Thomas Kisters Germany38461 Manfred Greiner Germany38462 Jonathan Boidol Germany38463 Angela B. Domangue Houma, LA38464 Brittnie L. Harris Haleyville, AL38465 Christopher McDougal Haleyville, AL38466 Jennifer L. McDougal Haleyville, AL38467 Libby A. Edwards Haleyville, AL38468 Aaron Tucker Elberto, MS38469 Robert A. Bonie Poplarville, MS38470 Jodie Bonie Poplarville, MS38471 Rafael M. Byron Murfreesboro, TN38472 Mariah Selitsch Murfreesboro, TN38473 RayL. Tice Murfreesboro, TN38474 Pedro L. Peres Russellville, AL38475 Amelia K.Macewicz Huntsville, AL38476 James “Chris” Randolph Nettleton,MS38477 Hanna Brook Monaghan Amory, MS38478 Randall C. Leverett Amory, MS38479 Thomas E. Mathews Floence, AL38480 Tiffany M. Bates Florence, AL38481 Austin J. Jordan Florence, AL38482 Craig T. Robertson Florence, AL38483 Neal E. Hooper Florence, AL38484 Karen P. Hooper Florence, AL38485 JosephHunter Yarbrough Muscle Shoals, AL38486 Brandon D. Crowder Tuscubmia, AL38487 Clinton C. Chandler Killen, AL38488 Thad C. Chandler Killen, AL38489 William Frank Townsell Waterloo, AL38490 Wayne Lewis Florence, AL38491 Robert A. Grissom Circle Pines, MN38492 Michael T. Davidson Lino Lakes, MN38493 Scott D.Mader Cedar Falls,IA38494 Thomas C. Burchers Cedar Rapids, IA38495 Loras L. Koos Lamotte, IA38496 Cassie M. Jackson E. Dubuque, IA38497 Joel C. Cross Dubuque, IA38499 Heidi R. Tobin Worthington, IA38500 Sunnie M. Gebhardt Two River, AK38501 DylanJ. Edwards Fairbanks, AK38502 Amy A. Steiner Fairbanks, AK38503 Corbin R. Gieck Fairbanks, AK38504 Isbella A. Conway Fairbanks, AK38505 Heather N. Butler Fairbanks, AK38506 ShannonL. Butler Fairbanks, AK38507 Vincent J.A. Cornelissen North Pole, AK38508 Kenneth B. Tanner Fairbanks, AK38509 Benson Goule Mozambique38510 Albertina Faria Mozambique38511 Mirena Fabiula Oliveira Mozambique38512 Thomas Zaqueu Mozambique38513 Marc leo B.S. Chaffray Mozambique38514 Elena Sotnikova Mozambique38515 AlcinoMuchate Mozambique38516 Etevaldo Jorge Mozambique38517 Marie Yannick Seychelles38518 David D. Emmanuel Seychelles38519 Sandra Fritz Sweden38520 Peter Fritz Sweden38521 James Khemphayanh Smyrna, TN38522 Andres A. Perez San Diego, CA38523 Lorraine Pinder Great Britain38524 Travis F. Burke Great Britain38525 Virginia Tilson Great Britain38526 Kay J. James Great Britain38527 AinsleyD. James Great Britain38528 Richard Ruff Great Britain38529 Hitesh Bansal Great Britain38530 Safiya Z. Khan Great Britain38531 Ian Crook Great Britain38532 Bethan Flook Great Britain38533 Matthew J. Wallace Great Britain38534 Oliver Russell Great Britain38535 Suzanne L. Smith Great Britain38536 Fenn C. Smith Great Britain38537 Sophie L. Arr Great Britain38538 Adam C. Charley Great Britain38539 Simon Drake Great Britain38540 Ian P. Sheppard Great Britain38541 Ronny Kumar Great Britain38542 Matthew M. Ross Aiken, SC38543 Zachary D. Ross Aiken, SC38544 Carlin S. Fellers Little Mtn., SC38545 Guendalina Brennwald Chapel Hill, NC38546 Nathaniel Stewart Greer, SC38547 Abigail L. Demko Greer, SC38548 Alexandra Mantekas Greenville, SC38549 Bobbie leeann Shields Taylor, SC38550 Brooke E. Davis Greenville, SC38551 Karen A. Noonan Greer,SC38552 Kevin Stolzenbach Netherlands38553 Jesiel M. Diaz Arecibo, PR38554 Hiram A. Bonilla Vega Baja, PR35555 Jonathan X. Cordero Arecibo, PR38556 Nelson E.Mendez Hatillo, PR38557 Jay Day Carthage, IL38558 Pamela B. Muller Aurora, IL38559 MeredithA. Krafschek Warrenville, IL38560 EdithE. Torres Reno, NV38561 Nijell Pickett Flint, MI38562 Frederick Honore Flint, MI38563 Paris R. Bryson Flint, MI38564 Reagle Dakota Flushing, MI38565 Megan Manwaring Toquerville, UT38566 Kieran P. Mockford Issaquah, WA38567 Marty A. Cohen Tahoe Vista, CA38568 Elijah Whipkey Miranda, CA38569 Julie Steavens Miranda, CAR38570 Robert Gross Whitehorn, CA38571 Megan McCormack Redway, CA38572 Mike J. Miller Redway, CA38573 KymKemp Phillipsville, CA38574 Timothy D. Taylor Miranda, CA38575 Dew Narsing Netherlands38576 Robin van Leeuwen Netherlands38577 Soraya Wagenveld Netherlands38578 Rene Dijk Netherlands38579 Alex de Kok Netherlands38580 Sean P. Castillo San Antonio, TX38581 ZacharyK. Siar San Antonio, TX38582 Dairen A. Hinson San Antonio, TX38583 Stephanie Geoghagan Middleburg, FL38584 Katherinee. Rowland Oakwood, GA38585 Bailey Lauth Oakwood, GA38586 Chance S. Gordon Gainesville, GA38587 Melanie A. Hodgkins Oakwood, GA38588 Angelica Barrera Orange Park, FL38589 Robert D.Johnson Hollywood, FL38590 Sara L. Olds Vero Beach, FL38591 Ryan T. Tamulevic Vero Beach, FL38592 Robert E. Bantz Fort Pierce, FL38593 Ricky T. Tamulevicz Vero Beach, FL38594 James D. Romanek Vero Beach, FL38595 Micah J. Romanek Vero Beach, FLJanuary 2007 WTSDA News 15

WTSDA Sanctioned EventsThe events listed below have been officially sanctioned by the World Tang Soo Do Association. This means that all rules andregulations of the Association will be followed during the course of the event. Any event which is not listed herein may not be anofficially sanctioned event, and, as such, may differ in the content and rules from an officially sanctioned event.Should you have any questions regarding sanctioning, please contact Headquarters at 215-468-2121 or by email atWTSDA@aol.com. Should you have any questions regarding a particular event, please contact the Regional Director for that region.Region #1 Master John Auer, jjauer@msn.comFeb 10Judging ClinicFeb 17Judging ClinicMarch 17 Gup/Dan ClinicMay 25-26 Regional Championship and Dan TestSept 15-16 Lake Tahoe CampoutOct 20Dan Test/WorkoutRegion #2, Master Carla Bennett, NVMasters@sbcglobal.netMarch 2-4 Regional Black Belt ClinicMay 4-5Regional Dan Test/ClinicAug 3-5 Regional Dan ClinicOct 12-14 Regional ChampionshipRegion #4, Master Allen Sharpe, masterallensharpe@msn.comFeb 3Regional Gup ClinicMar 3Regional Instructor classApr 21Regional Dan TestJune 8-10 Regional Dan ClinicAug 18Regional Instructor ClassOct 26-28 Regional Championship and Dan TestNov 10Regional Instructor Class & DinnerRegion #5, Master Chris Anderson, Acca57@aol.comFeb 2-4Ohio ClinicMay 4-6Regional ChampionshipAug 17-18 Black Belt CampRegion #6: Master Daniel Dunn, danny.dunn@redstone.army.milJan 20Quarterly Dan ClinicApr 28Regional ClinicJun 8-10 Black Belt CampSept 28Fall Dan TestSep 29Regional ChampionshipRegion #7, Master Mitchell Dunn, DunnCM@aol.comJan 24Instructor ClassFeb 24Judging ClinicMar 20Black Belt Pre-TestApr 14May 5Jun 22-24Sept 8Oct 6Nov 2-3Black Belt Test/ClinicRegional Spring TournamentBlack Belt ClinicBlack Belt Pre-Test/ClinicBlack Belt Ptest/ClinicRegional ChampionshipRegion #8, Grandmaster Jae C. Shin, wtsdsa@aol.com,Master Paul Mimidis Coordinator,sahbumnim@mimidiskarate.comFeb 2Eastern Leadership ClassFeb 10Western PA ChampionshipFeb 24Western Leadership ClassFeb 25Regional Instructor classMarch 2 Eastern Leadership ClassMar 3Western PA Gup ClinicMarch 24 Western Leadership ClassMarch 31 Regional Instructor ClassApril 13Eastern Leadership ClassApril 21Regional Dan TestApril 28Western Leadership ClassMay 4Eastern Leadership ClassMay 19Western Leadership ClassMay 20Regional Instructor classJune 1-3 Regional Adult Black Belt ClinicJune 8-10 Regional Youth Black Belt ClinicJune 15-17 Regional Youth Black Belt ClinicJune 30Western Leadership ClassJuly 6Eastern Leadership ClassJuly 28Western Leadership ClassJuly 29Regional Instructor classAug 3Eastern Leadership ClassAug 25Western Leadership ClassAug 26Regional Instructor ClassSept 7Eastern Leadership ClassSep 15Regional Dan TestSep 22Western Leadership ClassOct 5Eastern Leadership ClassContinued on Page 10WESTERN KI GONG CLINICJANUARY 26-28, 2007MONTEREY, CALIFORNIAUSA MASTERS’ CLINICMARCH 29 - APRIL 1, 2007FLORENCE, ALABAMAEUROPEAN LEADERSHIP &MASTERS CLINICJULY 10 - 13, 2007 • GERMANYLAITN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ANDMASTERS CLINICDECMBER 4 - 7, 2007 • BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA16 WTSDA News January 2007

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