February 2010 February 2010 The World Hapkido Association Official Newsletter

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The WHA welcomes: From Master Needham’s dojang: John Hill Christian Bruce Jacob Woodside from Oakland, Michigan Ronald Knueppel from Palmer. Alaska WHA 2010 Denver Winter Camp Saturday, February 6, 2010 See the Event Itinerary on page 3

SEE YOU IN DENVER!!! Inside this issue: -WHA Winter Camp Itinerary see page 3 - WHA Celebration Dinner see page 3 -WHA Photos from Russia see page 6 -WHA Seminar in Brazil see flyer page 7

Seminar in Mumbai, India

My second trip to India is now complete, and I’m starting to look back on the fond

memories. Master Ajit “Jumbo” Todankar is always a wonderful host and a good friend.

Also, the level of the Hapkido that is now being demonstrated in his dojang has

improved dramatically. If fact, I was able to test 2 of his students for Il Poom, and his

son for E Dan during my stay. We look forward to seeing some of them at this

year’s Summer Camp.

Congratulations to: AJINKYA TODANKAR – E Dan GAUTAM NARAYAN – Il Poom

RONAK PATIL – Il Poom

And: Master Ajit Vijay Todankar:

WHA Spirit of Hapkido Award Winner.

Master Dan Piller




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Winter Camp 2010 Itinerary Feb 4th – 6th Thurs, 6:30 PM Mukido Workshop - (3rd Dans) Indian Hills Thurs, 6:30 PM Ki MAC Workout - WHA members Indian Hills Fri, 1:00 PM Assistant Instructor’s Course CO History Museum Fri, 5 PM Q & A with Master Jung - WHA BB’s CO History Museum Fri, 5:30 PM WHA Black Belt Testing CO History Museum Fri, 8 PM Celebration Dinner (RSVP needed) CO History Museum Sat, 9:30 AM WHA Winter Camp – Session I CO History Museum Sat, Noon Lunch break (free time) Sat, 1 PM WHA Winter Camp – Session II CO History Museum Sat, 3:15 PM Closing ceremony CO History Museum Sat, 4:30 PM Transportation to airport departing CO History Museum For all transportation needs during the camp please contact Mr. Kitch ASAP [email protected] or 720-903-6751 Celebration Dinner

We will be having a celebration dinner after the Black Belt Testing on Friday, Feb 5th at approximately 8 PM. Dinner will be at the museum, and the cost is $30 pp (Black Belt Candidates – no charge). Please RSVP no later than Wed, Feb 3rd – [email protected]




Art and Individual* Many years ago, an instructor of mine at the time would go out of his way not only to make sure students had a grasp and understanding of what was being taught, but also made it a point to make us better people. His belief was that a better individual made for a better society. He would don classes with encouraging words that could be used in everyday life – words that really went to the heart of the matter. Though we were all gathered together to learn a martial art, this did not always seem the focus. Rather it was a chance for a group of people to come, learn, grow and experience. And part of our experience was growing form the experience of the instructor. His aim was to make you feel part of a family, part of his family. Every student was treated as an extended son or daughter. I recall many times sharing a meal with him, at his home, following training. The welcoming was overwhelming – differing from the far too often cold shoulder we receive today amongst the martial arts community. His treatment of people was direct and firm but always fair and compassionate. The goal was to connect – not to keep a student but to make a friend and create a lasting bond.

He was a man full of faith, full of love and full of life. He trained during a time when martial arts were not all the rage in the United States, were

not a social activity or as a means of childcare or an alternative to the gym. His training was hard

but it did not harden the man.

He has since passed and I think of him quite often. I carry on his message to connect with

others within my own teachings and in my own life activities.

He expressed his true love of the art and the

individual by what was written on his certificates. I honor him by doing the same with

my own and by sharing it with you.

Stand Tall Mentally You are what you think you are.

Therefore, protect your mind from thoughts of evil and despair.

Stand Tall Physically

You body was created by God. Therefore, protect your body from abuse and

overindulgence.

Stand Tall Spiritually Since you are a child of God, act accordingly.

-Michael Aloia Asahi Dojo, PA

*Originally appeared in Aikido Now




Seminar in Graz, Austria

My trip to India took me within 1 hour of Graz, so I returned there on my way home to see my friend, Master Pliz. As always, Master Pilz and his wonderful students made me feel right at home. They showed me a few sites, took me to share in outstanding food, and then trained for 4 hours straight on Saturday evening. They are great people on and off of the mat. I look forward to having a WHA Summer Camp in Austria in the near future. Master Dan Piller




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