WORLD TANG SOO DO ASSOCIATION Newsletter No. 82 Winter/Spring 2012-2013 W e most definitely experienced 2012, an emotional, historic, and memorable year, filled with moments of sorrow at one extreme to those of joy and celebration at the other. The passing of our founder and President, Grandmaster Jae C. Shin, occurred on July 9th. While filled with sadness, we created a successful World Championship on July 20th and 21st. Then we fulfilled a 20 year old dream by creating the grand opening of our WTSDA headquarters building on July 22nd. The year of 2012, was our 30 year anniversary, and although our hearts were heavy with missing our founder and Grandmaster, we honored the dedication of 19 of our Masters at a special banquet. Our organization is fully grown and has reached a mature stage of development. As I reflect on the increases in Clubs, Studios, Memberships, and Testing Applications, I enthusiastically expect our organization will remain firm and strong and will grow during the next 30 years and beyond, with the same enthusiasm and energy. The last volume of the book series (Volume VI - Master’s Text) has been a huge success for increasing the Building Fund. Plans are being implemented to finishing the upstairs guest rooms at the headquarters building and beginning the construction of Grandmaster Shin’s Meditation Garden, which will commemorate his ashes and include a bronze statue. We have exceeded a record number of 200 attendees for our US Masters Clinic and have planned a resurrected cultural exchange China/Korea Delegation trip this August. My wish for all of our World Tang Soo Do families is to get much healthier, happier, and prosperous in 2013. God bless you all! Grandmaster Robert Beaudoin THE NEXT 30 YEARS...
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Newsletter No. 82 Winter/Spring 2012-2013
We most definitely experienced 2012, an emotional, historic, and memorable year, filled with moments of sorrow at one extreme to those of joy and celebration at the other. The passing of our founder and President, Grandmaster Jae C. Shin, occurred on
July 9th. While filled with sadness, we created a successful World Championship on July 20th and 21st. Then we fulfilled a 20 year old dream by creating the
grand opening of our WTSDA headquarters building on July 22nd. The year of 2012, was our 30 year anniversary, and although our hearts
were heavy with missing our founder and Grandmaster, we honored the dedication of 19 of our Masters at a special banquet. Our
organization is fully grown and has reached a mature stage of development. As I reflect on the increases in Clubs, Studios,
Memberships, and Testing Applications, I enthusiastically expect our organization will remain firm and strong and will grow during the next 30 years and beyond, with the
same enthusiasm and energy. The last volume of the book series
(Volume VI - Master’s Text) has been a huge success for increasing the Building Fund. Plans are being implemented to finishing the upstairs guest rooms at the headquarters building and beginning the construction of Grandmaster Shin’s Meditation Garden, which will commemorate his ashes and include a bronze statue. We have exceeded a record number of 200 attendees for our US Masters Clinic and have planned a resurrected cultural exchange China/Korea Delegation trip this August.
My wish for all of our World Tang Soo Do families is to get much healthier, happier, and
prosperous in 2013.
God bless you all!Grandmaster Robert Beaudoin
The NexT 30 Years...
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WEB PAGE LINKSwww.worldtangsoodo.com The web committee has been working diligently to keep the page updated and consistently improving. Visit the page today. We are always looking for new and creative ideas to make our page the best of its kind on the web, so send your suggestions to us at [email protected]. Also, be sure to have your studio page approved to be linked to the association page. It is very interesting to read and learn about the many studios we have. Approval is easy, simply follow the directions on the page and your studio will soon be linked to the association page. If you have any comments or ideas, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to volunteer to assist in any of the areas on the site, or you have news or anything you would like to have reproduced on our site, contact us.
Studios Owner RegionChosen Martial Arts Academy .........................Lester J. Hicks ................................... 8Family Tang Soo Do .........................................Kevin D. Johnson .............................. 1Grupo Tae Kyun ...............................................Aldo Zalazaar .................................. 12Hallidaysburg Tang Soo Do ..............................Roy J. Orr ......................................... 22Hidden Tiger Tang Soo Do ...............................Robert A. Greco ............................... 22Impact Martial Arts ..........................................George Celona................................... 8Jae Nam Training Academy ..............................Nicholas M. Acri ............................... 8Kaizen Karate Academy ...................................Patrick J. Preece ................................. 8MG-Karate Institute .........................................Teresa Grissom .................................. 3Mountain Lion Tang Soo Do ...........................Frances M. Cardinal ......................... 20Red Rock Martial Arts .....................................Skyler D. Gubler................................ 2South African Tang Soo Do Academy ..............Veronica Amorim ............................. 14Tahoe City Martial Arts Academy II ................Taylor M. Lewis ................................ 1Tuckers Tang Soo Do II ....................................Aaron Tucker .................................... 6Twin Valley Martial Arts ..................................Thomas J. Fletcher ............................ 8United States Karate Academy .........................Salvador Convento ........................... 20Valentin Karate III ...........................................Madelyn Valentin .............................. 9Waterbury Youth Service ..................................Daniel J. Farrelly ............................... 9Yennie Martial Arts Plainview ..........................Thomas M. Yennie ............................ 3Yennie Martial Arts ..........................................Shawn R. Yennie ............................... 3
Clubs Owner Region1 on 1 Martial Arts ..........................................Douglas M. Ambrose ........................ 7Academia Valdez II...........................................Eduardo Gabriel Yribe Valdez ......... 12Akadymia .........................................................Athanasios Galaris ........................... 11Ayala Tang Soo Do Club ..................................Daniel Oscar Ayala........................... 12Byeonhwa Tang Soo Do ...................................Gerald Saul Easley ............................ 5Carolina Martial Arts Conway ......................... James Young ...................................... 7Carolina Shin Karate ........................................Robert E. Beaudoin ........................... 7Chi Ban Nederland II .......................................Babak Javid ...................................... 11Chosen Martial Arts Academy-Harrisburg .......Lester J. Hicks ................................... 8Estudio Nae Kong ............................................Antonio Marolla .............................. 12Ethos Tang Soo Do ..........................................Brian Gourlay .................................. 21Great Plains Tang Soo Do ................................Steven S. Holmes ............................... 4Gumuro Mandul ...............................................Christian Gomez Gomez .................. 12In Neh Martial Arts ..........................................Allyson L. Holbrook ........................ 22Jang Gum Club .................................................Pablo Pieropan ................................. 12Jin Gum Kwan ..................................................Pablo Mercade .................................. 12Kick N Karate Academy .................................. Jackie F. Knight ................................. 7Lorenzo Studio II .............................................Ruth Lorenzo ................................... 12McCartys Academy of Karate .......................... Joseph E. McCarty ............................ 6Moo Do Academy of Martial Arts, LLC I .......Richard DeFeo ................................. 21Moo Do Academy of Martial Arts, LLC II ......Richard DeFeo ................................. 21Moo Shim Warriors ..........................................Laura Bustamante Sauma ................ 18Redland Tang Soo Do Club ..............................Paula Lei ........................................... 8Satori Samos Tang Soo Do ...............................Nikolaos Kapaminas ........................ 11Saucon Valley Tang Soo Do .............................Philip J. Geiter ................................... 8Scota Karate Academy II ..................................Rachel M. Mann ............................... 7Serenity Martial Arts ........................................ John Smith Jr. .................................... 8Seven Stars Martial Arts ................................... John Robertson ................................. 5Shim Kong Costa Rica .....................................Ramon Alfaro Villalobos ................. 18Tang Soo Do Amazonia ...................................Sebastian Alejandro Bonelli ............. 12Tang Soo Do BWK Ulm...................................Marc-Michael Ventzke ..................... 11Tang Soo Do Palo Verde ...................................Gildardo Figueroa ............................ 12Tang Soo Do Club BWK Hamburg ..................Hanifi Dolu ...................................... 11Truckee Tang Soo Do ....................................... Justin “Bodi” Loughner ..................... 1True Balance Karate Institute ...........................Paul J. Helsdon .................................. 5
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Region 2 held their annual Championship and Fall Black Belt test on September 28-29, 2012 in the resort town of Mesquite, Nevada. The event was attended by more than ten studios
and clubs. The event began Friday evening with the Black Belt test. The testing board was comprised of two senior 5th Dan Masters; Johnny Williamson and David Roberts and two 4th Dan Masters; Chris Pacini and Ross Lindsay. The test ran smoothly thanks to the organizational skills of Mrs. Natalie Cannon, 3rd Dan, owner of Kando Karate. Though all of the candidates displayed true Tang Soo Do talent, skill, and professionalism, one stood out above the rest. Ms. Ruth Aviles-Vieyra, 3rd Dan candidate, was awarded the Region 2 most spirited Black Belt for the fall test cycle. At the conclusion of the Black Belt test, all Region 2 studio/club owners and board members gathered to plan next year’s sanctioned events. The 2013 Region 2 championship will be held In Gilbert, Arizona and hosted by Master Chris Pacini of Pacini Tang Soo Do. The doors opened early on Saturday morning to welcome competitors and spectators to the annual championship. This year’s event was hosted by Mr. Andrew Docstader, 3rd Dan, owner of Lion Heart Tang Soo Do, and was attended by approximately 150 competitors. Thanks to the team work and talents of Mr. Docstader and his crew, with the assistance of Master Lindsay acting as the MC, the tournament ran smoothly and efficiently. The Black Belt divisions competed first followed by the opening ceremonies. Regional Director, Senior Master Williamson, welcomed all participants and two special guests; International 6th Dan Master John Bennett
from Reno, Nevada and Mr. Sheraad Karimoeddin, 3rd Dan, from the Netherlands. Master Williamson also presented Senior Master Roberts, previous Regional Director, with a plaque of appreciation for his many
years of service to Region 2. Following the opening ceremonies, competition resumed beginning with the creativity division. The creativity teams demonstrated talent and high spirits, complimented by excellent music, costumes and props. All teams did their best and provided a great performance. At the conclusion of the competition Starworld Martial Arts, AMAF, was awarded first place. Second place went to Starworld Martial Arts, Goodyear, and Red Rock Martial Arts took
third. The Tiny Tiger and Little Dragons were next to compete. Everyone enjoyed watching the spirited 4 to 7 year olds perform. All youth and adult competitors had the opportunity to display their skill and spirit as the tournament continued. Thanks to the efficiency of the judges and tournament staff the championship finished on time. Following the competition everyone gathered for dinner, dancing and social time. Everyone, especially the children, had a great time dancing to music provided by a fantastic DJ. As everyone departed on Sunday the sounds of goodbyes where mixed with the promises to meet again at next year’s championship. The tentative date for next year’s tournament is September 28, 2013 and will be held in Gilbert, Arizona.
Submitted by,Charles Boeckman, 3rd Dan
Goodyear, Arizona
regioN 2 Black BelT TesT aNd champioNship
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cross Boarder iNTeracTioN
Unlike many other regions in the World Tang Soo Do Association, which are situated within one country, Region 14 comprises of many countries. The region is prospering with many students in different studios and clubs in their respective countries. The true spirit of Tang Soo Do is demonstrated across borders to help grow the region and the World Tang Soo Do Family as a whole.
Another country was recently welcomed to Region 14 and the World Tang Soo Do Association. Botswana Tang Soo Do is based in Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana. It was recently started and has been training students since last year, March 2010. Training is provided by Bo Kyu Sah Nim Lebogang Ramhago. Botswana Tang Soo Do has successfully done two test cycles since it opened its doors. The first test was held in the fall of November 2010, with Master Alex Goule, Regional Director from Mozombique Tang Soo Do, Sah Bum Nim Evandro Swallbalch from Cape Town Tang Soo Do and Sah Bum Nim Roberto Bovo from Pretoria Tang Soo Do as the examiners. The students of Botswana Tang Soo Do found the experience very encouraging. The second test took place in April 2011. Sah Bum Nim Veronica Amorim from South African Tang Soo Do made her second visit and acted as examiner. Through the camaraderie shown by those within Region 14, the students of Botswana Tang Soo Do will enjoy all the benefits of belonging to the World Tang Soo Do Association.
Submitted by,Lebogang Ramhago, Botswana Tang Soo Do
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Competitors and family members joined together once again to celebrate another year in Region 7 during our annual Championship held on November 3rd. This year’s tournament
came with a great deal of change with the loss of our dear Grandmaster Shin and the relocation of the WTSDA Headquarters to our region. As our region grows, so does our responsibility to continue Grandmaster Shin’s vision for World Tang Soo Do as a way of life, built on a strong sense of brotherhood. This year marked the addition of new studios and the promotion of Mr. Young of Carolina Martial Arts to Master. Master Strong was on hand to perform the promotion ceremony and to remind us all that by working together, we can all achieve great things for ourselves, our studios, and the WTSDA. Setting a great example for leadership in our region was the Studio of the Year winner, Chapel Hill Tang Soo Do. The Instructor of the Year went to Lynn Montgomery from Scota Karate Academy. Student of the Year went to Cathryn Lyons from Twin Dragons Martial Arts & Fitness. Family of the Year was once again the Davis/Larson family from Twin Dragons Martial Arts & Fitness and the Community Service Award went to Maxim Williams from Scota Karate Academy. The scholarship check was awarded to Ben Causby from Causby Karate Academy and the Spirit Award from the Fall Black Belt Test was awarded to Judy Mayfield from Palmetto Panther Martial Arts. A special award for his dedication to the WTSDA was awarded to Mr. Barker who will be leaving our region to return to Alaska with his family. He will be greatly missed. The division winners of this year’s Region 7 Championship were Aubrey Plourde from Scota Karate Academy for Junior Gup Champion, Jeffrey Carreon from Causby Karate Academy for Senior Gup Champion, Roberta Barnes from Scota Karate Academy for Adult Gup Champion, Noah Block from Scota Karate Academy for Junior Advanced Gup Champion, Kristin McMahon
from Chapel Hill Tang Soo Do for Senior Advanced Gup Champion, Kenny Wagner from Scota Karate Academy for Adult Advanced Gup Champion, Andy Golla from Scota Karate Academy for Junior Black Belt Champion, Lynn Montgomery from Scota Karate Academy for Senior Black Belt Champion and Carlos Rodrigues from Scota Karate Academy for Adult Black Belt Champion. Congratulations to all the competitors for a job well done.A well run event has many people working hard behind the scenes. Thank you once again to Master Young and Carolina Martial Arts for hosting the Championship.
Congratulations to Ms. Montgomery for taking over the Scholarship Committee Chair position and transitioning so well. We had a wonderful raffle and sale table and expect great things for 2013. Thank you to all the studios who brought the extraordinary raffle baskets to support our scholarship fund. Thank you to Chad Smith from Palmetto Panther Martial Arts, Tina Stevens and Michael Patterson from Gilreath Karate for being our security team for this event. Thank you to Dr. Davis from Twin Dragons and Mr. Padgett from Palmetto Panther Martial
Arts for providing our First Aid. Thank you to Master Kuehner for being our Championship announcer and to Master Scota for handling all the Championship entries and results. A very special thank you goes to Master Strong for honoring us with the Friday night workout and attending our 2012 Championship. As we say farewell to 2012, we will boldly face any challenge that 2013 has to offer. The 2013 calendar of events offers plenty of wonderful training opportunities for our studios. Region 7 will proudly represent the WTSDA and continue the tradition of brotherhood and knowledge under the guidance of Grandmaster Beaudoin and all the Masters of our beloved association.
Submitted by,Cassandra W. Kimmerly
Twin Dragons Martial Arts & Fitness
emBraciNg chaNge for a Bold fuTure
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The ecoNomic crisis iN greece
For the last two years Greece has been under the greatest economic crisis in its history. Greek citizens have reached their limits. In a country with 9 million people, the official registered
unemployed has reached 1,000,000, while unofficially is estimated to be far greater than 1,500,000. Within the past two years people who still have their jobs have seen their salaries reduced by 50% while the government, almost daily, announces new financial measures for the sake of state’s economical survival. Tougher measures have already been announced for the upcoming months! Greeks have fallen into despair. The majority suffer from depression. They fail to see hope, and don’t have the strength to see the future under a more optimistic scope. We even have suicides because of the situation. Experiencing all of the above in our everyday life, those of us who exercise in a traditional martial art, consider ourselves lucky. Through Tang Soo Do and all of its benefits we are able to deal with the above situation in a calm and peaceful way. We are fortunate having the chance to meet Tang Soo Do and make it part of our everyday life since our childhood. We have learned to recognize the real values in life and not those imposed from everyday lifestyle. We focus on the spiritual side of life rather than the material. The economic crisis can hurt us only in a material way. Those who have based their happiness in non-material goods are not afraid of losing anything because no one can take away what they have inside of them. Their psychological situation cannot be disturbed due to their internal balance. A major part of
Tang Soo Do consists of an emphasis on the non-material values in a person’s life. They can’t take our practice. The joy and spiritual awakening that we feel when we do hyung cannot be taken away. To continue to “live” all we need is a do bohk. We don’t need anything else, not even shoes! The second important benefit we have gained through hard and painful practice in Tang Soo Do is the cultivation
of “Indomitable” spirit. This is the spirit which tells you to keep practicing when your body screams in pain and feels that it can no longer make it. Developing through years of training, this indomitable spirit provides an inner strength and discipline, giving us the power to overcome every obstacle we face in our lives. The third and most important benefit that derives from our engagement with Tang Soo Do is that we belong to the large family of the WORLD TANG SOO DO ASSOCIATION!! This association is an example for many others and is led by a charismatic lead figure that shows the way with vision, discipline, and commitment to its target, Grandmaster JAE CHUL SHIN. For all of us there is no better example to get strength and courage, to continue creating and growing, and achieving the goal of the Association. 20 years of non-stop effort and commitment to the goal of building a new headquarters of this size!! This achievement shows us the ability that we may have as a nation if we establish goals and persevere. All of the instructors are grateful that we are students of the Korean traditional martial art of Tang Soo Do and family members of the World Tang Soo Do Association. Through various examples, Tang Soo Do has shown us that man has unlimited potential as long as he tries in the right spirit! As instructors, it is our duty to apply this knowledge in everyday life and educate our students and others so that together we can make a better and more hopeful tomorrow. We are grateful to the Association and Grandmaster, who, through their way show us our way.
Submitted by,Instructors of Hellas Tang Soo Do
Greeks have fallen into despair. The majority
suffer from depression.
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makiNg “hal-aBeoji” shiN proudI, like all of us, find myself thinking about the impact
Grandmaster Shin and Tang Soo Do have had on my life. I, gratefully, associated myself with a man and organization which does not discriminate against women. I have known women who attempted to train in the martial arts only to be shamed out of class and told that martial arts were for men. You have to understand that this was back in the 70’s. Martial arts was still fairly new in the U.S., however, at this time Kwan Chang Nim was already forging the way for women in the martial arts. John and I married in 1980, moved to Reno, Nevada in 1981, and started Tang Soo Do in Reno. We started looking at martial art’s place in our new family. We realized that families needed to be cohesive in order to be successful. Tang Soo Do was the perfect glue. Our children grew up in the studio learning maturity, leadership, friendship and physical success. They felt that KCN Shin cared for them and wanted them to be successful both in and out of the studio. They loved KCN Shin as a grandfather and would look forward to seeing him at the various events we attended.
We now have grandchildren who are growing up in the studio. Our granddaughter met Grandmaster Shin at the 2010 World Tournament. He signed the bottom of her foot and laughed as the 1 year old tried to look at the writing on
her foot. She competed in front of “Hal-abeoji Shin” (Grand Father Shin) a year ago at the age of 2. The smile on his face as he signed her Tiny Tiger medal was priceless. Nyka, like the rest of us, was looking forward to seeing him again at the 2012 World Tournament. At this tournament she, with the innocent wisdom of a 3-year-old, said, “Hal-abeoji is proud of us. He is watching us from Heaven’s window.” So, first, what other activity
has such a family feel? Secondly, what activity is this amazingly
multigenerational? The only other thing that has had this much influence on me and my family is our church. Thank you Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin for helping to shape my life, my children’s lives, and now my grandchildren’s lives.
Submitted by, Carla Bennett, Oh Dan, Women’s and Children’s Committee
On Saturday, August 4th, 2012, students and instructors from New England gathered to remember Grandmaster
Jae C. Shin with a memorial picnic at the Meriden Boys and Girls Club Cuno Camp. After the Region 9 Black Belt test in the morning where thirty three students showed their skills, family and friends came together to share food, drink, and great stories about the man who shared his life to make a true Tang Soo Do family. After a delicious potluck meal, where the region supplied hot dogs and everyone else contributed salads, desserts, side dishes and drinks, the memorial service began. The service started by showing a captioned interview in Korean of Grandmaster Shin from a Korean online magazine. He talked about his early life and how he came to America. Much of the information had never been previously seen by the students. Then a video was shown of Grandmaster Shin’s son, Rob Shin, eulogizing his father at the World Tang Soo Do memorial service in North Carolina after the world championship. This was followed by the Region 9 Masters telling stories of some of their experiences with Kwan Cha Nim.
Grandmaster Shin passed away in July after accomplishing so much in his life. Especially important to him was his dream of building a permanent world headquarters. The grand opening of this great building took place on Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 in Burlington, NC. He had another dream which was not realized before he passed. At the new World headquarters, he wanted to have a beautiful meditation garden for many to enjoy. Our region decided to raise funds during the memorial picnic to help make this last dream possible. Memorial t-shirts were sold and donations collected. Mr. Jones donated funds collected from his pre-championship tournament. With the support from all of the great students and families of our region we were able to raise $2740. What an awesome job we did. Thank you for your support!
We (members of Cape Town Tang Soo Do ) had the privilege of a 3 week visit by Master Nate Gordon during which he taught our classes twice a week. It only took the first
class for us to realize we were in the presence of a world class Master. When I first met Master Gordon I was struck by his humble , subdued mannerism. I am sure many a person would think they could beat up Master Gordon if they were to get into a fight with him. That was until he demonstrated a couple of self-defence techniques. Soon everyone ran when he asked for volunteers to show us yet another way to protect ourselves. Through his sayings ( stick out your thumb and pick a plum) and the way he taught his classes he made sure we grasped and understood the new techniques and forms. He also shared how he remembers words and codes by association which was very helpful. If you struggled with something he tried another approach and in the words of some of my fellow students:
“It was an experience we’ll never forget, and he was very patient,.” –Jamie “I like it, I like it a lot!” –Mohammed “You can see in him absolute dedication to Tang Soo Do. A man who lives by our codes and tenets.” –Ameer He ended his 3 week stay with a self-defence seminar where we could invite friends and family. One of the visitors commented afterwards that this was time very well spent and was amazed by all of the valuable knowledge they gained, especially defending themselves against knife attacks. I must admit that I feel proud to be part of the World Tang Soo Do Association. A very big thank you to Master Gordon for all his time and effort. We look forward to your return to Cape Town next year.
Submitted By, Susan Brink, 6th Gup
Cape Town Tang Soo Do, South Africa
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In Region 8 we have a total of 3 Black Belt Camps, two youth and one adult. For the first time this year I decided to volunteer as a camp counselor for the second youth camp. Though I enjoy camping and
have experience as a camp counselor from my years in the Girl Scouts, I was still a bit nervous about taking on this new challenge. I knew I was going to have a busy weekend but I also thought it would be stressful taking on the responsibility of supervising a group of campers. Well, I didn’t have to worry. Camp was a wonderful experience. My co-counselor Patty Gauani and I got along very well from the moment we met and quickly developed a friendship. We had six terrific 12 year old girls in our cabin. The girls got along well and spent most of their sports activity time together. In the evenings they stayed together as a group and made sure that they spent time at all activities. They even took time before the evening activities started to walk throughout the camp collecting trash and lost items. In addition to my duties as a counselor I had volunteered to teach flexible weapons for the breakout training sessions. When I had offered my services I was informed that the session topics had been selected as well as the instructors. My experience in girl scouting and martial arts training told me to be prepared, so I packed my ropes and safety glasses just in case one of the designated instructors was unable to attend camp. My preparations paid off. After off loading my gear into my cabin I moved my car to the parking lot. As I was leaving the parking lot I met Master Waters who was greeting the incoming counselors and campers. Master Waters recalled that I had offered to teach flexible weapons and informed me that they had an unexpected change in the schedule and needed someone to teach a breakout session. He asked if I would be willing to teach. I was thrilled that he had asked me, and of course, eagerly agreed. I retrieved my equipment from my car and instantly began to review my lesson plan. I taught one session on Friday night before a severe storm changed everyone’s plans and sent all campers and staff back to their cabins. On Saturday, Master Waters and Master Godwin decided to keep my flexible weapons session on the schedule. I taught three sessions throughout the day. It was wonderful working with the kids and seeing eyes light up when they were able to connect their newly learned skills with our Tang Soo Do techniques. I must admit that the highlight of the sessions was when one young boy, who had attended two
of my sessions, came up to me after the last session and said “this was the funnest thing ever.” On Sunday the camp had the pleasure of being woke by Mother Nature rather than an alarm. At 5am a turkey strolled through camp repeatedly calling for his companions for almost 30 minutes. Though I thought it was an excellent way to wake up, not all campers and counselors agreed. After breakfast I had the pleasure of assisting Master Fattori teach Naihanchi Cho Dan to a group of Cho Dan Bo’s. Camp concluded with the graduation ceremony. I always enjoy seeing students, young or old, achieving their goals and reaching new ranks.
When all gear was packed, and all campers from my cabin retrieved by family members, I packed my car and headed home. Though I was tired, I was very happy. I had a fantastic weekend. It wasn’t until the next day that the unexpected hit me. I am a pre-hospital registered nurse and work on a medic unit. I respond on calls for critically ill or injured people. My job has a lot of variety but also has its stressful moments. Martial arts has helped me to deal with that stress. On the Monday after camp I was kept busy from the time I started work at 7am. As the ambulance was returning me to my medic unit truck after the second call of the day, it hit me. I had the same feeling that I have after spending a week on vacation. I suddenly realized that even though my weekend was filled with responsibilities and many activities, it was a mental vacation for me. It took me away from the stresses of my work. I felt relaxed, recharged, and ready to take on whatever came my way. Who would ever think that taking on extra responsibilities would actually be a good way to reduce the stress in your life.
Submitted by, Katrina Fausnacht, Sam Dan
uNexpecTed BeNefiT
It was wonderful working with the kids and seeing eyes light up when they were able to connect
their newly learned skills...
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champioNshipcup WiNNers
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6th Dan Master
20746 Larry R. Wick ...................... Fairbanks Academy of TSD
20899 Paul T. Mimidis ...................................... Mimidis Karate
20713 Michael E. Kaye .............. Penn State Martial Arts Group
5th Dan Master
21101 Michael F. Porco .................... Porcos Karate Academy II
18921 Michael W. Hicks ...................Oak Mountain Martial Arts
24085 Timothy G. Schroeder .. Tahoe City Martial Arts Academy
22133 Ricardo Valdez Herrera ..Academy Tang Soo Do Caborca
22552 Mark D. Jorgensen .......................Keystone Martial Arts
21263 Terry B. Summers ...................... Summers Martial Arts
4th Dan Master
31196 Ricky D. Young ................Young Tang Soo Do-Huntsville
25584 James G. Young ............................ Carolina Martial Arts
29645 Scott D. Sandt ................................... Rock Solid Karate
28640 Stephen Bradbury ................. Great Britain Tang Soo Do
28644 Linda Bradbury ..................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
25132 Daniel T. Marcko .......................... Sweden Tang Soo Do
29562 Nicholas M. Acri ..................Jae Nam Training Academy
25639 Veronica Amorim ..................South African Tang Soo Do
29716 Jimmy Bailey .................................Fire Dragon Karate I
25506 Scott T. Jones ............................ Glenbrook Martial Arts
24658 Kelly D. Goodwin ...............Coastal Canyon Tang Soo Do
4th Dan Instructor
29254 Sally Sweeney ....................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
30694 Scott N. Sweeney .................. Great Britain Tang Soo Do
26086 Phillip L. Mattox ... International Martial Arts of Waterloo
26702 Glenn E. Engel ................................Waverly Karate Club
30035 C. Donald Weinberg ...........Vaughns Dojang IV-Audubon
28138 Wayne A. Rosenkrans, Jr. ..Vaughns Dojang IV-Audubon
29742 Mike Allen ............................. Great Britain Tang Soo Do
29746 Leslie R. Hartt ....................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
30702 Martin Silk ............................ Great Britain Tang Soo Do
30703 Andrew Silk .......................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
28055 Rommel Bernarte .................. Great Britain Tang Soo Do
28660 Ben Harper ........................... Great Britain Tang Soo Do
34742 Richard Suijker .................... Dojang Ki Kong Nederland
31711 Marja E. Dijkstra-Meijer ...........Jip Kye Sohn Nederland
30284 Bauke Dijkstra .........................Jip Kye Sohn Nederland
34740 Wahing Lee ................................Velo Ryu Ha Nederland
27116 Ilin L. Rocovits.................... TEAM Martial Arts Academy
44263 Spyridoula P. Floroy-Maritini ...........Samos Tang Soo Do
44264 Kinnas K. Panagiotis.......................Samos Tang Soo Do
44265 Metaxia G. Sfetsiou ........................Samos Tang Soo Do
44266 Priskos Panagiotis ..........................Samos Tang Soo Do
44267 Papanikolaou K. Nasos ...................Samos Tang Soo Do
44268 Cristina K. Galioti............................Samos Tang Soo Do
44269 Iasonas K. Papageorgiou ................Samos Tang Soo Do
44270 Irini Siganou...................................Samos Tang Soo Do
44271 Lemonia Sinagridi ..........................Samos Tang Soo Do
44272 Ioulia Gouvierou .............................. K.E.A. Tang Soo Do
44273 Kseniya Suvorova ........................... K.E.A. Tang Soo Do
44274 Vasilios Papadimitropoulos .............. K.E.A. Tang Soo Do
44275 Kiriakos Alevizos ............................. K.E.A. Tang Soo Do
44276 Sokratis Ropi .................................. K.E.A. Tang Soo Do
44277 Shane C. Pence ................................ Range Martial Arts
44278 Oscar N. Franco ................Tang Soo Do Karate Institute
44279 Danielle Ferber .................Tang Soo Do Karate Institute
44280 Allyson Masumoto.............Tang Soo Do Karate Institute
44281 Paula J. Robison ...............Tang Soo Do Karate Institute
44282 Mae I. Stoke ......................Tang Soo Do Karate Institute
44283 Efrain Perez ......................Tang Soo Do Karate Institute
44284 Angelee C. Ferber .............Tang Soo Do Karate Institute
44285 Paul D. Noriega ..............United States Karate Academy
44286 Clinton J. Tennant .......... Allied Garden TSD Karate Acd.
44287 Steven G. Reese ...................................Y.T. Tang Soo Do
44288 Rachael Sausman ..... Texas Tang Soo Do Karate School
44289 James H. Solomon .... Texas Tang Soo Do Karate School
44290 Isabel A. Grudowski...................Austin Karate Academy
44291 Shane A. Hollway ......................Austin Karate Academy
44292 Christian Madrigal Mata .......Pyung Ahn TSD Costa Rica
44293 Ronald Lopez Blanco .............KEOM-SON TANG SOO DO
44294 Shannon L. Comstock ........ TEAM Martial Arts Academy
44295 Jessica Guzman ................. TEAM Martial Arts Academy
44296 Yamilet T. Reyes ................. TEAM Martial Arts Academy
44297 Dena T. Kirgin ..................... TEAM Martial Arts Academy
44298 John L. Zavadil .................. TEAM Martial Arts Academy
44299 Beauv B. Villatora ............... TEAM Martial Arts Academy
44300 Wendell Curtis Villatora, Sr .. TEAM Martial Arts Academy
44301 Allegra Steenson .......................Evergreen Tang Soo Do
44302 Julian M. Kral ............................Evergreen Tang Soo Do
44303 Jeremy W. Woods ......................Evergreen Tang Soo Do
44304 Robert M. Ortiz .....................................Fitness Fanatics
44305 Eugene Tanucci .....................Haney Academy of Karate
44306 David M. Brezina ...................Haney Academy of Karate
44307 Emigdio J. Montanes ..............Gihae Tang Soo Do Aruba
44308 David E. Ras...........................Gihae Tang Soo Do Aruba
44309 Ceylan Theysen ................... Gihae Tang Soo Do Aruba II
44310 Naomi Emerencia................ Gihae Tang Soo Do Aruba II
44311 Jossy Kock ......................... Gihae Tang Soo Do Aruba II
44312 Jamie L. Lindemann............ Alaska Tang Soo Do Karate
44313 Melissa S. Bento ................. Alaska Tang Soo Do Karate
2012 Spring dan Testing results
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WTSDA Sanctioned Events The events listed below have been officially sanctioned by the World Tang Soo Do Association. This means that all rules and regulations of the
Association will be followed during the course of the event. Any event which is not listed herein may not be an officially sanctioned event, and, as such, may differ in the content and rules from an officially sanctioned event.
Should you have any questions regarding sanctioning, please contact Headquarters at 215-468-2121 or by email at [email protected]. Should you have any questions regarding a particular event, please contact the Regional Director for that region.
Region #1, Master John Auer, [email protected] 26 ....................Judging Certification & Dan Clinic; Santa Rosa,CAMay 24 .....................Dan Test; Roseburg, ORMay 25 .....................Regional Championship; Roseburg, ORJuly 27 ......................Regional Clinic; Seattle, WAOctober 5 .................Dan Test & Workout; San Francisco, CANovember 2 .............Gup/Dan Clinic; Garberville, CA
Region #2, Master Johnny Williamson, [email protected] 3 .......................Dan Test; Hurricane, UTMay 4 .......................Leadership Gup Clinic; Hurricane, UTAugust 2 ...................Black Belt Review; Gilbert, AZAugust 3 ...................Leadership Gup Clinic; Gilbert, AZSeptember 27 ...........Dan Test; Gilbert, AZSeptember 28 ...........Regional Championship; Gilbert, AZ
Region #4, Master Allen Sharpe, [email protected] April 6 ......................Gup Clinic;TBAMay 10 .....................Spring Dan Test;TBAJune 28-30 ................Summer Black Belt Camp;TBAAugust 10 .................Instructors Boot Camp;TBAOctober 18 ...............Fall Dan Test; TBAOctober 19-20 ..........Regional Championship;TBA
Region #5, Master Chris Anderson, [email protected] 20 ....................Region 5 Championship; Holly, MI
Region #6, Master Thomas W. Strahan, [email protected] 21-23 ................Regional Dan Camp; Booneville, MSSeptember 20-21 ......Dan Test and Championship; Madison, ALNovember 2 .............Regional Dan Workout; Mobile, AL
Region #7, Master Jim Mars, [email protected] 13 ....................Spring Dan Test; Charlotte, NCMay 4 .......................Scholarship Tournament; Taylors, SCJune 21-23 ................Black Belt Camp; Greenville, SCSeptember 7 .............Fall Pretest; Taylors, SCOctober 5 .................Fall Dan Test; Charlotte, NCNovember 8-9 ..........Regional Tournament; Myrtle Beach, SC
Region #8, Master Frank Fattori, [email protected] April 5 ......................Leadership Class; Audobon, PAApril 13 ....................Spring Dan Test; Elverson, PAMay 17-19 ................Youth Black Belt Camp I; Greenlane, PAMay 31-June 2 ..........Youth Black Belt Camp II; Greenlane, PAJune 7-9....................Adult Dan Camp; Elizabethtown, PAJuly 12 ......................Leadership Class; Audobon, PAJuly 28 ......................Instructor’s Class; Lancaster, PAAugust 2 ...................Leadership Class; Audobon, PAAugust 25 .................Instructor’s Class; Lancaster, PASeptember 6 .............Leadership Class; Audobon, PASeptember 28 ...........Fall Dan Test; Phoenixville, PAOctober 25-26 ..........Regional Championship; Split Rock, PANovember 16 ...........Leadership Class; Lancaster, PANovember 17 ...........Instructor’s Class; Lancaster, PA
Region #11, Master Mujahid Khan, [email protected] 26-28 ................European Ki Gong Clinic; Munich, GermanyJune 1 .......................European Championship; Munich, Germany
Region #20, Master Patrick Marsch, [email protected] 5-7 ..................Black Belt Camp; Julian, CAMay 3 .......................Dan Testing; San Diego, CA
Region #21, Master Matthew Hutchinson, [email protected] 10-11 ................Regional Championship & Dan Testing; Smyrna, GA
Region #22, Master Scott Homschek, [email protected] 12-13 ...............Dan Test & Regional Championship; Beaver Falls, PA
*Dates for marked events are tentative.
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WTSD Foundation NEWS WTSD Foundation NEWS
Once again this year Mimidis Karate hosted a St. Baldrick’s event. St. Baldrick’s is a volunteer driven organization that raises funds for childhood cancer research. As part of the
event, individuals, known as shavees, volunteer to have their heads shaved to show solidarity to the children who lose their hair during their cancer treatments and to raise funds. Other individuals register as volunteers and help to raise funds by getting the word out to family, friends, and coworkers. We had a fun and laughter filled day with friends and family cheering us on. A total of 21 volunteers, 13 of which were designated as shavees, participated. Among those who braved the shave were several young students and two women, myself and Brenda Fijalkowski, Cho Dan. Master Mimidis joined in and we were able to raise additional funds on the day of our event when he offered to have his head shaved. This year in addition to having one of our students, Tammy Brenner, Cho Dan, shaving our heads, we recruited a barber from our community. Dave Marshall of Marshall’s Barbershop was kind enough to volunteer his services. Adding to the fun and excitement of the day was a special guest. State Representative Keith Gillespie spent some time with us and performed the ceremonial first few swipes with the razor on my head. Our event raised $8,328, exceeding our fund raising goal of $8,000 for the second year in a row. We were able to do this because of the enthusiasm and participation of students, family members, and local businesses. Our
top fundraiser this year was Master Mike Black who raised $1085. In addition to donations that he personally collected he also raised funds with Lucky charms. The St. Baldrick’s Lucky charms are round discs of paper with the St. Baldrick’s symbol. People donate money, then sign or put a message on the lucky charm. Master Black’s goal was to cover an entire wall of his office with the lucky charms signed by his coworkers. Clipper Magazine, where Master Black works, generously matched the donations that he personally collected and through the Gannett Foundation donated $300 to our event. Steve Dailey, E Dan, was our second highest fundraiser. He and his coworkers at Computer Aid Incorporated donated a total of $930. One of our Cho Dans, Don Sheaffer, asked his employer to donate to our event. Dutchland Incorporated generously donated $500. The store Five Below assisted us in fund raising by holding a weeklong event in which 10% of the total purchase from anyone presenting one of our coupons was donated to St. Baldrick’s. Bethlehem Martial Arts graciously collected money from their students and donated it to our event. Many students from other karate studios were also kind enough to make personal donations. We are very grateful for the generosity of everyone who assisted us in reaching our goal. To the many children fighting cancer you are all heroes.
Submitted by,Katrina Fausnacht, Sam Dan
Shiny Domes Yield Brighter Futures
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Region 5 “Pulls” Together For Charities
It started out as a small idea and it just grew. One day while at work, I saw a little cardboard house for collecting pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities,
(RMHC). RMHC is mostly known for providing a “home away from home” where families can get a good night’s rest while their child is in one of their partnering hospitals. For those who need longer care, they all can stay at the house together. The Houses are located close to the hospitals, keeping the families close by and providing the opportunity for them to connect with other families dealing with similar experiences. They’ve built sports centers for disabled children, sensory rooms for children with cognitive and physical disabilities and developed other innovative ways to help change children’s lives. There is also a Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. Services are provided in a 40-foot long, 8-foot wide, state-of-the-art vehicle built specifically for delivering pediatric health care services. Each year, RMHC also awards scholarships to extraordinary area high school seniors who are committed to pursuing post-secondary education. I had been saving pull tabs at home and received permission at work to turn in my collection through them. This started the whole ball rolling. I figured that if I had pull tabs, others from my karate school did too. I asked if I was able to get collections approved at my karate school, Eagle Academy, and turn in the pull tabs through work. Not only did they think it was a good idea, they agreed to get some of the collection houses for me. I thought that it would be a great way to support a charity at our karate school. I spoke with Master Jansa and Master Treacy to see if they would give me permission to collect pull tabs through the school. Though we already had a few community service events going on, they both thought it was a good idea. I provided flyers and information to the students and everyone seemed to be excited about it. This was just before Thanksgiving in 2011. I knew that I was on to something when Donna, one of the Cho Dan’s
came into the school with a large zip lock baggie full of pull tabs. The little houses were nice, but would not even hold what I had already saved. I decided to clean and save gallon milk bottles. My goal was to fill 5 gallon milk containers with pull tabs. Not only did we exceed the 5 container mark, it soon became a challenge to have enough milk bottles. During one of our school events, and talking to the instructors at other locations, they said that they would also help. I asked Master Anderson, our Regional Director, if I could get the whole region involved. Even though the word did not get to all of the schools in Region 5 until around January of 2012, every school participated. I made up a flyer to post on our website, sent out regular announcements
and we frequently announced it in class. For those who said that they did not drink pop, I reminded them that they can ask friends, family and neighbors. Not only did they reach the 5 container goal, they very quickly surpassed it. On April 21st, at the Regional Championship, Region 5 turned in all of the pull tabs that they had collected for the Ronald
McDonald House Charities. The pull tabs were presented to Doug Porter, the CEO of the RMHC of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana. Approximately 80 gallons of pull tabs were turned in with about 65 gallons being turned in from just one school! This translates to 120 pounds of pull tabs. I then gave Region 5 a challenge to exceed what they collect this year to turn in next year. I have already set 2 goals for the next tournament which will be in Oct. 2013. One is to see if a school can top the school that turned in the most this year and the second is as a Region, top our total turn-in of 120 pounds and try to collect at least 200 pounds. Currently we have 23 gallons. It will be exciting to see how this can grow; there are Ronald McDonald House Charities all over the world.
Submitted by, Pam Russell, Sam Dan
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2012 WtSdA Scholarship Award recipientsEach region may sponsor its own scholarship program. At this time there are 10 regions with scholarship programs that actively raise funds to support students in their quest for education. Contact your Regional Director or your Regional Scholarship program for application details.
REGION 2
Travis Barnhart, E Dan, Arrowhead Tang Soo Do was awarded $500 College/University: North Arizona University Major: Business AdministrationQuote: “I became an instructor 3 years ago, and I have begun to learn skills that benefit my career. Taking on classes that I fully run and am in charge of helps to teach me how to plan out tasks that need to get done so that everything runs smoothly.”
Moshay Williamson, Cho Dan, Starworld Martial Arts-Goodyear was awarded $500 College/University: Estrella Mountain Community College Major: Strength, Nutrition, Personal TrainingQuote: “The art of Tang Soo Do has made me look at life in a different way. It taught me how to adapt to changes, and learn how to move forward.”
REGION 5
Nicole Obarksi, E Dan, Eagle Academy of Martial Arts was awarded $750 in the Spring and Fall College/University: College of DuPage/Lewis University Major: General Education/LawQuote: “Being a part of the martial arts has made me a better person and I don’t regret putting in so much time into it.”
REGION 1
Sierra Abrams, E Dan, Dragon Fire Tang Soo Do was awarded $500 College/University: Shimer: The Great Books College of Chicago Major: Great Books CurriculumQuote: “Besides the strength within myself, Tang Soo Do has also given me the comfort of a “home away from,” a family that I can turn to when my own personal life gets too hard: a place where I can be myself, completely, without fear.”
James Wyatt Lopez, E Dan, Roseburg Martial Arts Academy was awarded $1000 College/University: Portland State University Major: Business AdministrationQuote: “As my progression in Tang Soo Do increases, my attitude towards taking a break or quitting dwindles; because with each promotion, my maturity level, respect level, strive for knowledge, social skills and desire to become a studio owner strengthens.”
Cody Vincent, Cho Dan, Positive Karate USA was awarded $2000 College/University: University of Nevada Major: EngineeringQuote: “I took Tang Soo Do just to be strong but, it did so much more than that for me.”
Taylor Lewis, Cho Dan, Tahoe City Martial Arts Academy was awarded $500 College/University: University of Nevada Major: Liberal Arts/MusicQuote: “Tang Soo Do has made me the person that I am today because without it I would not know perseverance.”
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REGION 6
Luke Henry, Sam Dan, North Alabama Tang Soo Do was awarded $1000 College/University: University of North Alabama Major: Biology/Chemistry minorQuote: “The most important differences to me are that it has given me a better sense of respect and discipline, a higher degree of skill and it has taught me that you need a strong work ethic in life.”
Jules Leahy, Sam Dan, Young Tang Soo Do was awarded $2000 College/University: University of North Alabama Major: Graphic design/communications, minor in Military ScienceQuote: “Aside form the physical benefits, my training has a huge impact on my character and leadership abilities both in the dojang and in the everyday life. Soon to commission as an Army Officer, that experience has benefitted me in developing vital skills in my future career leading a platoon or company of soldiers.”
REGION 7
Akshay Chandrasekhar, Cho Dan, Scota Karate Academy was awarded $1000 College/University: University of Pennsylvania Major: Medical EngineeringQuote: “Above all the benefits that Tang Soo Do has given me, the most important is true self-confidence.”
Devin S. Kimmerly, E Dan, Twin Dragons Martial Arts & Fitness was awarded $1000 College/University: Aiken Technical College Major: Electrical Engineering TechnicianQuote: “Every day I’m thankful for the mental and physical benefits of my training.”
Ben Causby, E Dan, Causby Karate Academy was awarded $1000 College/University: East Carolina University Major: MBA-Business AdministrationQuote: “Since I have less time to train [due to work and school requirements] but have the same desire to improve, I am discov-ering smarter ways to train, and developing greater focus during training time.”
REGION 8
Alberto Giardini, Sam Dan, Brandywine Martial Arts was awarded $1500 in the Spring and Fall College/University: Temple University Major: Biological AnthropologyQuote: “This change [confidence through training and teaching Tang Soo Do] or growth, if you will, did not stay in the Dojang, but reached into all parts of my life.”
Angela Croop, Cho Dan, Jae Nam Training Academy was awarded $1500 College/University: Misericordia University Major: Speech Language PathologyQuote: “First and foremost, Tang Soo Do has taught me patience...Consequently, I am able to overcome many problems, [and] find logical solutions in a timely, professional manner.”
Brandon Mentley, Sam Dan, Vaughn’s Dojang was awarded $1500 College/University: Penn State University Major: Biomedical EngineeringQuote: “Each extra pushup, each extra kick on the rail, each extra form in the last minute of the class will make me a stronger and more skilled martial artist. This determination to succeed has manifested itself outside of Tang Soo Do as well.”
WTSDF Building Fund DonationsAs of February 28, 2013, we have increased the building fund total to $2,471,056.76. An individual donation report will
no longer be part of the newsletter. We thank you for your support and wish for your future support.
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REGION 9
Kelsey Valentin-Gordon, Sam Dan, Valentin Karate was awarded $1000 College/University: Boston College Major: Psychology/Pre-MedicineQuote: “Martial Arts has given me the opportunity to be a role model and resource as well as surrounded me with support and lessons from my instructors and peers. This has shaped the person that I have strive to become in college, throughout my ca-reer, and for the rest of my life.”
Stephen Lang, E Dan, Valentin Karate was awarded $500 College/University: Monmouth University Major: Social WorkQuote: “Tang Soo do has taught me how to accept myself.”
REGION 21
Casey Rankin, E Dan, Middleburg Martial Arts was awarded $500 College/University: University of North Florida Major: ChemistryQuote: “The biggest difference Tang Soo Do has made in my life is that it allowed me to meet several wonderful people, my fam-ily away from home.”
Daniel J. Van Klingeren, Cho Dan, Rock Solid Karate was awarded $500 College/University: Gainesville State College Major: Pre-DentistryQuote: “Without Tang Soo Do in my life, I’m not sure where I would be or what I would be doing.”
Danielle Harris, Cho Dan Bo, Treasure Coast Tang Soo Do was awarded $500 College/University: University of North Florida Major: Special EducationQuote: “Tang Soo Do has taught me that it takes a whole lot of effort to reach your ultimate goal.”
Nick Lampasona, Cho Dan, Suncoast Tang Soo Do was awarded $500 College/University: Florida State University Major: Exercise ScienceQuote: “Having training in Tang Soo Do has not only given me confidence that I can defend myself if deemed necessary and ap-propriate, but also the honor and self-control to not put myself in those situations.”
Nikki Smith, Cho Dan, Middleburg Martial Arts was awarded $500 College/University: St. Johns River State College Major: Early Childhood EducationQuote: “With Tang Soo Do, I have gained a lot more confidence in many things that I do.”
Rachael Lappin, Sam Dan, Middleburg Martial Arts was awarded $500 College/University: Saint Johns River State College Major: Creative DirectorQuote: “I feel like I owe all of my academic and personal achievements to Tang Soo Do, and my ipjuk (the devotion of my life to martial arts).”
267 Heidi M. Blanchar268 Larry R. Wick269 Mike Allen270 Mathew Silk271 Ben Harper272 Rommel Bernarte273 Martin Silk274 Andrew Silk
275 Leslie R. Hartt276 Michael A. Molinaro277 Great Britain Tang Soo Do278 Wim W.R. Mikkers279 Timothy G. Schroeder280 Austin F. Quinn281 Teresa L. Brewer282 Nicole J. Peterman
283 Frances Michael Cardinal284 Tyler J Hensley285 David W. Miller286 Sheldon Stewart Soon287 Kayla L. Vaden288 Derrick D. Nevado289 Timothy N. Watson290 Pedro Perez
291 Gail W. Scarborough292 Erin E. Watson293 Giselle Sharpe294 Susan E. Helsdon296 Lee Sandt & Rock Solid Karate Family297 Jolene Westraad298 Kurt E. Golgart299 Randy A. Bachman
New PillaR MeMBeRS, $1,000 CluB
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JOIN OUR $1,000 DONOR’S CLUB!In January of 2005, the WTSDF Construction Committee began selling 1000 pillars. So far we have 265 pillars sold and 735 left to sell. Market trends for purchasing and building new properties has risen astronomically over the past few years and our original budget for construction, which was set in 1993, does not match the reality of actual costs in 2012. In order to accelerate our fund raising, we established the $1,000 Donors Club. Anyone who wishes to join this effort should contact Headquarters or their local Building Fund Chair Person for the pledge form.
Those who wish to purchase a pillar may pay in installments. If anyone has already donated a significant amount less than $1,000 and would like that money applied towards a pillar, contact Headquarters with your donor #’s and dates and it can be applied to the pledge form. Keep in mind that the pillars are for individual contributions, not regional or studio contributions. We appreciate all of those who have joined in our efforts to date and will commemorate them with pillars in the new building.
REGION 22
Katie Maloney, Cho Dan, Keystone Martial Arts was awarded $2000 College/University: Ohio State University Major: Secondary EducationQuote: “Code number 5 is ‘in fighting choose with sense and honor.’ This does not apply only to physical battles, however. Any decision we must make can be considered a battle in which we must choose with sense and according to our morals”
Krystina Rothhaar, Cho Dan, Keystone Martial Arts was awarded $2000 College/University: Westminster College Major: Chemistry, World CulturesQuote: “Tang Soo Do Has made a difference in my life by helping me become a better leader, giving me confidence in everything that I do, and most of all giving me a second family and a place to call home.”
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