U. S. Moo Duk Federation® U. S. Federation® The Connection Uniting and informing members of the U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation®

Vol 27, Number 3 Fall/Winter 2007

2007 NATIONAL MOO DO FESTIVAL A HUGE SUCCESS

Official Soo Bahk Do® Moo Duk Kwan®

Founder

President H.C.Hwang Kwan Jang Nim

What's Inside ...

A Word From The Kwan Jang Nim ...... 2 Students, parents, competitors and officials agree that the new Moo Do Moo Do Value: Philosophy...... 2 Festival format was very well received and well attended. Over 500 2007 Kwan Jang Nim Awards ...... 2 members participated in free seminars on Thursday Aug 23, then SAC, TAC, Hu Kyun In seminars on Friday Aug 24 and then in Hyung and A Message from the Board of Director's ...... 3 Free Competition on Saturday, August 25th, 2007. In his Matching Funds for Certified Studios ...... 3 th opening remarks found in the 29 National Festival and Championships Rank & Vision Participation ...... 4 program, Kwan Jang Nim wrote,

Direct From the TAC ...... 5 “2007 marks the first year we are embracing the Moo Do 2007 Festival Feedback & Photos ...... 6 Festival format at the U.S. Federation's Nationals. Evolving 2008 National Moo Do Festival ...... 7 Festival Seminars & Photos ...... 8 the U.S. Federation Nationals into a Festival format has been National Teams and Demonstrators ...... 10 thoroughly considered and explored and has been initiated to Saturday National Competition ...... 11 better meet the needs of our art and to help ensure its future. Festival Feedback ...... 12 The Moo Do Festival format will provide much larger Kwan Jang Nim Demos...... 13 opportunities for members to experience: Festival Volunteers Thank You ...... 14 Philosophy in Action National President’s Vision Tour NPVT Committee Up Date Report ...... 15 Celebration by recognizing Moo Do Values NPVT Multi-year Achiever Top 15 16 Moo Do education NPVT Most Visible Dojangs 2006 Top 25.16 Strengthening Human Relations in old and new ways Lessons For Life...... 17 Jang’s Center And PVT ...... 18 This year's Moo Do Festival is a new experience for all of us PVT And Me, Random Acts Of Moo Do....19 and I expect this year will be recorded as a very special page NPVT Showcase Studios ...... 20 in our Moo Do Kwan's long and distinguished history” Region 4 Leadership Weekend...... 22 In closing remarks during festivities honoring the Kwan Jang Nim and Headquarters Now Open 24/7 365 Days ...23 th Communication Info & Resource Links ...... 24 celebrating his 60 Birthday, he declared, “You made history by being Publication Statement ...... 24 here this weekend”.

Fall/Winter 2007 U. S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® Page 1 A Word From extended to his life beyond the Do Jang. It becomes a The Kwan Jang Nim good foundation for him to build the Human Relations with his behavior.

The Five Moo Do Values Peter’s intent was strengthened by the Jhoon Bee in Action philosophy "start good, finish good." Philosophy by H.C. Hwang, Kwan Jang Nim strengthens Discipline and Respect. Introduction The five Moo Do values, The intent is guiding our action. Our action will be History, Tradition, Philosophy, meaningful when it is initiated by the good intent. Discipline/Respect, and Techniques, are the backbone These are some of the visible behavioral measurements of our proud Moo Do identity. They coexist and of Philosophy in Action: furthermore, each element serves to strengthen the meanings of the other four. The person whose philosophy is demonstrated by their actions rather than talk. I would like to discuss how the Five Moo Do Values are applied to our daily training for strengthening us, not The person who is providing views based on the only as Moo Do practitioners, but also as individuals principle. who provide positive influence on our society. The person who makes a decision based on the I hope this will help the Moo Duk principle. Kwan practitioners to live with the Five Moo Do Values as basic Do I have philosophy in my behavior? action elements of their behavior rather than just concepts to speak Editor's note: Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang addressed about it. History in the 2007 Winter issue and Tradition in the 2007 Summer/Fall issue of The Connection. He will Philosophy (Chul Hak) address other Moo Do Values in future issues. http://soobahkdo.editme.com/MooDoValues

"The most general beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an 2007 Kwan Jang Nim Awards individual or group…" (ibid). Incorporating the five Moo Do Values into all aspects of

studio growth and the long-term preservation of our art Philosophy is guiding our intent is an objective expressed by Kwan Jang Nim. Four (Shim Gong) toward the good. successful Moo Do Dojangs were honored at the 2007

National Festival by Kwan Jang Nim for their success in The 8 Key concepts, the 10 this area and for their Exceptional New Member articles of faith on mental Recruitment and Vision Objective Achievements. training, and many areas that we are studying from the teachings 1. Sa Bom Nim Michael Garaguso of the Moo Duk Kwan are Garaguso Karate excellent tools to strengthen www.garaguso-karate.com Philosophy. 2. Sa Bom Nim Dave Tenedorio In training, your first Shi Sun is Soo Bahk Do Institute www.sbdki.com an action of intent. Your intent will be much clearer when you 3. Sa Bom Nim Arthur Pryor are strengthened by the USK Karate Academies Philosophy. You will experience www.uskkarate.com a good class for both your mind and body with clearer intent. 4. Kyo Sa Nim Dave Boucher River’s Edge Karate Peter greeted his instructor when he arrived at the Do www.riversedgekarate.com

Jang and when he left the Do Jang. His behavior is then http://soobahkdo.editme.com/KJNAwards2007

Fall/Winter 2007 U. S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® Page 2 A Message From The Board of Directors On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to http://soobahkdo.editme.com/FedOfficialsBoardDirectors thank all the members for their continued support and diligent efforts towards the longevity of our art. Dear Members, Families and Friends, Respectfully,

I hope you and your family are happy and well.

I would like to thank all the Robert Diehl, Chairman, Board of Directors people who contributed to the

Robert Diehl, Sa Bom Nim, great success our organization Board Allocates Matching Funds Chairman, Board of Directors experienced at the National for Certified Studios Moo Do Festival and st Championships in San Diego, California last month. On June 21 , 2007, in support of the President's Vision Objectives, the Board of Directors approved $2000 in As a result of diligent advance planning by the Technical matching funds for Certified Studios. Advisory Committee supported by the coordination efforts of Sa Boms Alex Baran and Debbie Lindemann Applications from Studio owners and PVT Chairs on plus a tremendous amount of work by many dedicated behalf of the Studio will be reviewed by the NPVT and members of Region 9 and others, (Page 11) all attendees allocation of the matching funds will be overseen by the of the 1st National Moo Do Festival were able to enjoy a National President's Vision Committee. very rewarding experience. As the Chairman of the Board of Directors it is a privilege and an honor to be a The NPVT shall allocate matching funds up to $500 per part of the process that supports such meaningful events studio to fund activities specifically intended to attract for Federation members. new prospective students to contact a studio and or enroll at the studio. The Board of Director’s annual meeting at the 2007 Moo Do Festival was very productive. The 3-Step Funded activities will focus on the recruitment of new communication process for supporting our activities is members living within 1 to 5 miles of where instruction on track and we have already approved our budget for occurs. For more details and an application form visit the 2008. http://soobahkdo.editme.com/3StepCommunicationPolicy Soo Bahk Do wiki at: http://soobahkdo.editme.com/MatchingFunds

In addition, we agreed on a process to identify and recognize the members of our organization who continue Board Director In Action to encourage the increased visibility of Soo Bahk Do. Download your copy of the 2007 Nationals Program compiled by http://soobahkdo.editme.com/MemberRecognitionIndex John Mahony Sa Bom Nim or read all about it in this issue. http://soobahkdo.editme.com/NationalChampionshipsProgramIndex The Kwan Jang Nim spoke to the Board of Directors during their annual face-to-face meeting. His message was clear regarding the importance of supporting the National President’s Vision Tour Committee and its mission. He encouraged us to do all that we could as a Board to financially support and guide the day-to-day efforts of this committee. http://soobahkdo.editme.com/NationalVisionTourCommitteeMemberIndex

As a member of the U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation, you are represented by an elected member of the Board of Directors. You also have volunteer regional and local Vision Tour Committee Chairpersons you can cooperate with and I encourage you to be aware of who you've elected and who your other representatives are and to contact them frequently. http://soobahkdo.editme.com/FedOfficials

Fall/Winter 2007 U. S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® Page 3 I have conducted xx fund-raising efforts for Soo Bahk Do projects in my community

I have submitted xx articles, press releases and/or photos to my local newspaper about Soo Bahk Do and our activities

I have actively encouraged my fellow students to attend xx Dan Rank regional, national and international Soo Bahk Do events with me. Requirements And Vision Participation Dan rank candidates may also cite any other activity or contribution that has helped strengthen our foundation and What is Vision Participation? achieve measurable results toward vision objectives. http://soobahkdo.editme.com/VisionParticipation Should a candidate fail to submit answers that are suitable to What are Vision Participation Credits? Examiners, the candidate shall be encouraged to review the http://soobahkdo.editme.com/VisionParticipationCredits Vision Objectives and better understand their role in achieving measurable results toward them before their next test. For Effective 01/2007 the World Moo Duk Kwan implemented example, reading assignments (PVT Summary, PVT Website, Vision Participation requirements for candidates seeking Dan PVT Showcase Articles, Strategies of Active Citizenship, etc.) “ rank certification. Learn more about how to earn Vision Participation Credits here: Excerpt from 2007 World Moo Duk Kwan Dan Candidate essay http://soobahkdo.editme.com/VisionParticipationCredits requirements: Board Recognition Program “For the purpose of scoring the section "Vision Participation" on the 2007 WMDK Application For Dan Rank Promotion In support of the Kwan Jang Nim’s Vision Objectives, the form, Dan Shim Sa Examiners shall consider examples of Board now offers a disciplined means for you to demonstrate suitable candidate answers that might include, but are not respect for other’s contributions and support of our art. Via the limited to activities and contributions like the following: Board’s Member / Non-member Recognition Program, you can nominate anyone you feel deserves an extra “pat on the I have endeavored to demonstrate proper Moo Do behavior back” for their extra effort and in doing so you will be in all my actions in and out of the Dojang demonstrating our five Moo Do values in action.

I have joined and/or supported my Dojang's PVT Fellow members, parents, grandparents, vendors, local Committee activities. community leaders, school officials, etc. are all eligible for consideration under the Board’s special recognition program. I have helped at my Dojang when my instructor has needed my assistance in any area. Did a local merchant help provide support for your studio’s I have sought out opportunities to demonstrate and discuss parade float or fair booth via donated goods or services? Has a our values with non-practitioners local doctor or school official referred students to your dojang? Has a parent in your dojang gone above and beyond the call of I have referred xx friends to my dojang who began training duty to bring new students to the studio or support existing students and studio functions? Have local schools, churches or I have invited my instructor to give xx demonstrations or other groups sponsored or supported Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk speeches at my church, school, club, business, etc. Kwan in your area? Recipients to date may be viewed here: http://soobahkdo.editme.com/BoardAwards I have participated in xx public demonstrations for my Dojang When you execute the technique of nominating deserving I have consistently greeted and introduced myself to new individuals you will be helping strengthen our Federation’s members in my dojang and encouraged them in the early tradition of recognizing our art’s supporters. Our philosophy is stages of their training best demonstrated by our actions and the Board invites you to help create a new history of visibility and recognition for our art I have assisted and encouraged fellow members who have and it strongest supporters through the Board’s Member/ Non- become discouraged after failing a test or when other life member Recognition Program. challenges make them want to quit training For more info: Committee Chair, Charles Smith, Sa Bom Nim I have distributed flyers and other promotional materials about my dojang and Soo Bahk Do in my local community http://soobahkdo.editme.com/CharlesSmith

I have arranged xx demonstrations or speaking Download a nomination form here: opportunities for my instructor with my school or club http://soobahkdo.editme.com/DownloadableFormsLibrary

Fall/Winter 2007 U. S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® Page 4 Direct From The TAC demonstrate Hwa Sun Hyung as performed by our Founder 25 years ago. It was a fitting testament to the http://soobahkdo.editme.com/TechnicalAdvisoryCommittee enduring nature of our Art, our organization and our The 2007 Moo Do Festival Founder’s vision. by Phillip Bartolacci, Sa Bom Nim, Chairman, Technical Advisory Committee We were also visited by Hassane Boussalaa, Sa Bom, along with two others from Belgium, Bruno Every once in a while an event Schoonejans, Sa Bom and E Dan Sandrine Coppin. takes place that changes the And, from Down Under, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Adamson perception of what could be. That (both Kyo Sa members) and their son were in was the case at this special Moo attendance, representing Kriton Glenn, Sa Bom, Chair of Do Festival and National the Australian Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation.

Championships held August 23-25 Phillip Bartolacci, Sa in San Diego, CA. It was a What was gained from this experience was that the Bom Nim, T.A.C. moving weekend for me, membership feels strongly that in addition to Chairman personally, and a leap forward for competition, the educational opportunities to expand the our Art. knowledge, application and creativity of our Five Moo Do Values is powerful. With the Beginning with the Technical wide range of training Advisory Committee meeting on opportunities and access to our Thursday morning, and following most Senior members all in one with the annual physical meeting day, the Festival environment was of the Board of Directors, the successful. Many comments event started out with our indicated that if we had two days Leadership representatives in full of Festival clinics and educational support of this dynamic and opportunities that would be OK. innovative National festival. Of course, the TAC’s job, as Kwan Jang Nim hosted a always, is to make next year’s Leadership Dinner that evening, event even better. To that end, we and thanked everyone for their began with the TAC meeting support of not only this new Members of the Technical Advisory Committee Thursday AM, and we finished Festival environment, but of the demonstrate for the Kwan Jang Nim Saturday evening. with a TAC meeting Sunday AM Moo Duk Kwan in general. (Photo P. Bartolacci) in order to review / debrief from the event. This is good choon be Friday morning found the main hall filled with excited philosophy in action. students and instructors alike. Each Region had Gup, Dan and Ko Dan Ja members participating in the various When you review the list of activities at this event, it is class offerings from all streams of Moo Do Leadership: easy to see all five of the Moo Do Values in action: The Senior Advisory Committee, the Technical History was made by the event, and evidenced by the Advisory Committee, the Hu Kyun In, Regional SAC, Hu Kyun In, etc. Traditions were kept relative to Examiners and National PVTC all had members leading our innovative offerings and expressing our Moo Do a plethora of classes, lectures and seminars. In all, there heritage through our behaviors and actions all weekend were over 50 offerings spaced out over an 8-hour period. long. Philosophy was alive through the belief that all of As a special event, Kwan Jang Nim us are Jeh Ja (students) of the Moo Duk Kwan and that taught Hwa Sun Hyung to all Yuk our quest for a better understanding Dan members and above that of the Moo Duk Kwan is unending. evening in a spirited and focused Discipline/Respect was all around session, giving us a reminder that us; in the clinics, the demonstrations we are always students. and of course the competition. It is the Discipline/Respect duality that Interspersed throughout the day provides us with inner and outer were demonstrations by Regional strength. Finally, Technique was Ko Dan Ja for Kwan Jang Nim to measured, compared and evaluated review and determine who would through the competition and be selected to share the stage with evidence of the maturity of our Art Kwan Jang Nim in the Saturday and Organization from a Technical evening demonstrations. perspective abounded through the Ultimately, four Regions (4, 5, 6 Conclusion of TAC and selected Regional weekend. Representatives demonstrating Soo Bahk Do to the and 8) were selected to join the Kwan Jang Nim and dinner guests Saturday evening. Technical Advisory Committee in So, save the date (Aug 14-22) and presenting for Kwan Jang Nim. All join us in San Diego for the 2008 of us then lined up around the main floor to share in the Festival and it will be even better than this year. We’re most special of events, watching our Kwan Jang Nim not sure how we’ll do it, but it is already done, Sir!

Fall/Winter 2007 U. S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® Page 5 2007 National Festival Huge Success, 2008 August 14-22 San Diego, Ca http://soobahkdo.editme.com/NationalFestival2008

All Gup and Dan ranks and all ages participated in the 2007 National Festival with 290 participants from Region 9 and 9 to 62 members participating from other regions. All registered National Festival attendees received participation credit http://soobahkdo.editme.com/MemberParticipationCertificates on their permanent member record. http://soobahkdo.editme.com/PermanentMemberRecord Here’s what some of the 2007 attendees had to say:

"It was the best yet. The schedule with all the competitions on Saturday made for a more interesting tournament." Debra Tessier, NJ The Town and Country Resort facilities were perfect, offering a variety of accommodations, restaurants and recreation amenities on site in one "I am a mother of two students who will be coming to their area. Town and Country Resort features beautiful landscaping, several first Nationals. We are all very excited to be part of such an restaurants, swimming pools and tennis courts, and golf course, Garden amazing event and can not wait until Aug. Our children ask Suites rooms and Hotel rooms. every day if it is time. My question to you is about the

Banquet. Our young children will be attending the Children’s "I feel that the weekend was a huge success." Celebration. However, will they be allowed to see the Kwan John Maihos, MA Jang Nim's demonstration with us when he presents the public performance of the Hwa Sun? This event is one of the many “Save the dates, August 14 - 22, 2008! reasons that our family is flying to the Nationals. We want our children to understand the "True" beauty of their art and why The National Moo Do Festival was an amazing experience, it is so very amazing!" and though I don't know who they are individually, I'd like to Hallae Aarhus, FL thank the Ko Dan Ja Candidates in 1996 for developing the idea. Though I'd already attended National Championships "I thought the National Festival was a huge success. I'd like to before this one, I left with a different feeling this year. It's a see the seminars continue next year. I do agree with everyone feeling of a much greater connection to our Moo Do Values, that the banquet was superb. Kwan Jang Nim's demonstration especially thanks to the seminars provided by our leadership. I was priceless. And to share his birthday celebration was an reconnected with individuals I hadn't seen since the 60th occasion I will never forget!" Anniversary in , as well as the original Guardians of the Denise Mullin, NJ Art weekend. I made new connections, and even helped Gup "What a weekend of outstanding clinics, superb members to enjoy and value their experience through either demonstrations, and a smoothly run day of demonstrations by officiating a ring, or picking up the spirits of students who all ranks. Friday's sessions brought 2 feelings. Our Seniors didn't place in competition. The latter, I think, made me feel gave so much in trying to share in multiple sessions and yet the best about the experience. Thank you, Kwan Jang Nim, the one had to choose something and miss something else that you SAC, TAC, HKI, BOD, the HQ staff, Coordinators, Officials, really wanted to absorb. A great challenge to have. Volunteers, Attendees (and their families!) for helping to make this such an amazing weekend for my brother, Richard, and I. The demonstrations on Saturday night were something to not Sorry if I missed anyone in my thanks! We can't wait to do it be missed. What can you say to even attempt to describe the again next year.” Kwan Jang Nim's gift of Hwa Sun? It brought goose bumps Marc Enriquez -Miami, FL and tears. Master Dolby's song was right on the money and should be recorded for all to enjoy. “To all involved with the National Moo Do Festival: A great weekend for all who made it." Just a quick but heartfelt thank you for the fine event held. As Greg Bryan, AZ previously stated, the clinics were outstanding, and difficult to choose between. The ones I attended were very enjoyable and "I thought the National Festival was superb. So many great definitely gave me a better understanding of our Art. It was seminars, it made it impossible to choose which ones to also very rewarding to make new and renew old friendships. attend. Saturday night left me speechless, with all the great demos. I would love to be able to purchase the DVD of all the I believe this format for a Moo Do Celebration/Festival is a performances of the evening. The Harold Payne songs were very good one for all our members. Everyone who attended great. If the CD of the song to Kwan Jang Nim becomes had an opportunity to participate somewhere, either clinic available please let us know how to purchase a copy. To all and/or competition, and I truly feel that this cannot help but those that missed this years National Festival all I can say is strengthen all members of the MOO DUK KWAN.” start making your plans for 2008. I believe this is definitely the Bill Hockman, OK right direction for the Federation." James Willers, TX

Fall/Winter 2007 U. S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® Page 6 2008 August 14-22 San Diego, California. Join Us There!

The 2007 inaugural Moo Do Festival was more than a successful event. It was without doubt one of the most memorable experiences ever for those who made history by attending.

There was something for everyone and making it happen took a host of volunteers and helpers working in harmony.

If you were unable to 2007 Festival creative design theme be with us in 2007, by Mrs. Adele Bartolacci. here is what awaits you August 14-22, 2008 in San Diego, California.

Annual Board of Directors Meeting: Aug 14 1 Day of National Competition: Aug 16 2 Days of Seminars Aug 14-15

1 Day KDJ Shim Sa Preparation Class for 2009 time eligible members 3 Days of Moment With The Masters Training August 14 – 16 (tentative) 3 Days of Kyo Sa Certification Examinations 7-8 Days of Sa Bom Certification Examinations August 14 - 22 7-8 Days of Ko Dan Ja Level Training 7-8 Days of Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa Rank Tests Check the wiki for updates http://soobahkdo.editme.com/NationalFestival2008

Download a free Power Point slideshow of the 2007 National Festival compliments of Sa Bom Nim Rich Wilcox. Play it at your studio & demos. http://soobahkdo.editme.com/NationalFestivalHome

Fall/Winter 2007 U. S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® Page 7 Creating and Hosting a Leadership Thur-Fri Weekend Festival Seminars Dae Kyu Jang, Sa Bom Nim Advanced Chil Sung Philosophy KWAN JANG NIM SEMINARS A Higher Understanding Of Ki H.C. Hwang, Kwan Jang Nim Ken Trevellyan, Sa Bom Nim 60th Birthday Celebration Free Sparring Soo Bahk Do® Style Demonstrations Sharpen Up Your Knife Defenses Vision In Action Cash Cooper, Sa Bom Nim Hwa Sun Hyung Secrets of Winning Hyungs Double Danger, Two Opponents, GUARDIANS OF THE ART 10 Seconds SEMINAR SERIES Unforgettable Partner Senior Advisory Committee member, Larry Larry Seiberlich, Sa Bom Nim Demonstrations Seiberlich, SBN(r) demonstrating board breaking Applied Kyok Pa (Breaking) Craig Hays, Sa Bom Nim technique during Applied Kyok Pa Seminar. Movement Mastery Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa Preparation (Photo Ian McDuffie, SBN) Russ Hanke, Sa Bom Nim Size Over Matter eXtreme Il Soo Sik Jeff Griggs, Sa Bom Nim Vic Martinov, Sa Bom Nim Instinctive Josh Lockwood, Sa Bom Nim Principles, Concepts, and Truths ® Harmonized Partner Movement in Related To Soo Bahk Do Distance Creation Techniques Thursday Evening 6:30 – 8:00 PM Foundation of Ho Sin Sool FREE SEMINAR Robert Shipley, Sa Bom Nim Michael Zickafoose, Sa Bom Nim Korean Alphabet (Han Gul) Dynamic Jok Gi Insights Thursday Evening 6:30 – 8:00 PM Chinese Characters (Hanmun) FREE SEMINAR Shortcourse, History and Art Jennifer Gibbons, Sa Bom Nim Hyuk Youn Kwon, Sa Bom Nim Neh Gung, Weh Gung & Shim Gung Sticks n Bongs in Our Federation Ted Mason, Sa Bom Nim Thursday Evening 6:30 – 8:00 PM Mounted Warriors Of Asia FREE SEMINAR Geicho Bong (Basic Staff) and Hyung ADDITIONAL SEMINARS Advanced Bong (Staff) and Josh Duncan, Sa Bom Nim Hyung PVT Activities That'll Make Your Frank Bonsignore, Sa Bom Nim Instructor Proud Hidden Hyung Applications How Parents Can Support Their Revealed Child's Achievement of Dan Rank Powerful Kicking From the Phil Duncan, Sa Bom Nim Ground Exceptional Regional Performance Arthur Pryor, Sa Bom Nim Making Your Voice Heard In Your Firearm Awareness and Federation Defense Strategies Senior Advisory Committee Member, Victor Martinov, SBN Mastering Online Member Services Moo Do Professionals demonstrating Ho Sin Sool during his Foundations of Ho Sin In 5 Minutes Kickstart Sool Seminar.(Photo: Ian McDuffie, SBN) Ken Campbell, RN, NP-C, PKP Fred Messersmith, Sa Bom Nim The Science of Stretching Practical In SBD Stress Release Made Easy In 5 TAC FEATURED INSTRUCTORS: TECHNICAL ADVISORY CHIL DANS - 7th Dans Minutes COMMITTEE SEMINARS James Donnelly, Sa Bom Nim Brief Introduction to Oriental Face Steve Diaz, Sa Bom Nim Melding Your Ho Sin Sool and Il Reading Kyo Sa Certification Exam Soo Sik Techniques As One Preparation BONUS SEMINAR FOR From Theory To Application in Jae UNLIMITED SEMINARS Yu Dae Ryun (Free Sparring) REGISTRANTS Frank Schermerhorn, Sa Bom Nim Bill Nelson, Sa Bom Nim Secrets of Soo Bahk Do® Gi Cho Falling, Sweeps And Takedowns Daymon Kenyon, Sa Bom Nim Thursday Evening 6:30 - 8;00 PM Whipping Yang Pyun Into Shape BONUS SEMINAR FOR First Lessons, First Impressions: UNLIMITED SEMINARS Inspiring and Motivating New REGISTRANTS Students Infinite Soo Bahk Do® Partner TAC FEATURED INSTRUCTORS: Drills Lisa Kozak, Sa Bom Nim Phillip Bartolacci, Sa Bom Nim Surprise Seminar Creating and Sustaining Leadership Thursday Evening 6:30 – 8:00 PM Hu Kyun In Frank Bonsignore, SBN ’s Powerful Kicking in a Moo Do Culture FREE SEMINAR From the Ground (Photo Izzi Frear, SBN)

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TAC Member Dae Kyu Jang, Sa Bom Nim teaching advanced philosophy seminar

Hu Kyun In Fred Messersmith, Sa Bom Nim teaches seminar participants the fundamentals of grappling and applying Soo Bahk TAC Member Daymon Do Ho Sin Sool from the ground. (Photo Izzi Frear, SBN) Kenyon, Sa Bom Nim helping seminar participants Whip Yang Pyun into Shape (Photo Izzi Frear, SBN)

Hu Kyun In Arthur Pryor, Sa Bom Nim teaching firearm awareness seminar (Photo Izzi Frear, SBN)

The Region 4 Team was one of several demonstrations reviewed between seminar sessions and selected to perform with the Kwan Hu Kyun In Robert Shipley, Jang Nim during the Saturday evening banquet (Photo Ed Horni) Sa Bom Nim shares insights into the Korean & Chinese alphabets

Regional Examiner Bill Nelson, Sa Bom Nim (prone) teaching seminar participants sweeping and falling techniques.(Photo Izzi Frear, SBN)

TAC Member Ken Trevellyan, Sa Bom Nim teaching seminar TAC Member Cash Cooper, Sa participants Soo Bahk Do sparring applications Bom Nim teaching the secrets of (Photo Izzi Frear, SBN) winning hyungs (Photo Izzi Frear, SBN) 2007 FESTIVAL DVD’s NOW AVAILABLE TAC Member Craig Hays, Sa Bom Nim teaching Size Thanks to Rich Wilcox SBN, Patrick Over Matter seminar McCarthy Kyo Sa Nim, Geoffrey Stevens and Izzi Frear SBN of the 2007 Video Committee selected Over 50 Seminars Seminar DVDs are now available in Check the wiki for 2008 early enrollment opportunities the online store while supplies last. Enrollment is limited and seminars fill first come first served www.soobahkdo.com http://soobahkdo.editme.com/NationalFestival2008

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The members listed here represented their Regions in the 2007 National Moo Do Festival and as you can see many 2007 Regional Team positions remained open. Who will continue the proud tradition of representing your region in 2008? Ask your Regional Officials how you can qualify for Regional Team funding to attend the 2008 National Festival. http://soobahkdo.editme.com/RegionalTeamFunding * http://soobahkdo.editme.com/RegionalLeadership

Fall/Winter 2007 U. S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® Page 10 Saturday Competition (Photos by Izzi Frear, SBN, Ian McDuffie SBN, Ed Horni)

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Fall/Winter 2007 U. S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® Page 11 “I hope this comment finds all of you and your families in the session he was charged and could not wait for the next and best of health and spirits. was already asking about next years seminars. I liked the format and wish that we could have two days of seminars, not This truly was an amazing event. Friday, the day of the clinics, just one. In January I went to the Moment with the masters was nearly overwhelming. There was so much history and and plan to go next year. I think more members would attend moo do presented that it not only anchored, but energized all if they where combined with the Nationals. Congratulations to who attended. The clinics that I was fortunate to attend were all who worked on this years nationals, AWSOME!” amazing. I only wish we had more time to absorb not only the Erik Orella, NJ clinics we could attend but the others as well. What's great is that it was very difficult deciding which clinics to take, as they “WHAT A FANTASTIC, PHENOMENAL, EXTRAORDINARY, were all awesome. OUTSTANDING, RARE, SENSATIONAL, AND UNIQUE WEEK-END!!!! I'm just thrilled I was there! Thank you, The competition was also great. Seeing the Moo Do everyone who was involved in making Nationals such a great philosophy in action is always good. It's always nice to see experience.” that after an intense match, the sparring partners are Robyn Willers, TX welcoming to each other and often chat after the competition is over. Lifelong friendships sometimes begin in the ring in “I will never forget this incredible event. I agree whole Soo Bahk Do. If you view other tournaments, whether in heartedly with all of the previous comments. I didn’t start person or on television, this is usually not the case. going to National Events until I was an Ee Dan. I had lots of legitimate excuses. I have now been to two Moment with the The banquet was Masters sessions, great. Great food the Korean 60th and great Anniversary company. The Celebration and demos were a real this, my first treat, and seeing Nationals. I can not Hwang, Kwan turn back time. I can Jang Nim only encourage all demonstrate Hwa members of the Moo Sun is something Duk Kwan, no that I'll never matter the rank, or forget. age or financial condition, don’t wait A special thank like I did until you for all of you "everything lines that put this up"; just go. You together and help make this a yearly "once in a lifetime" will never regret going. I only regret not going as a white belt. event. This is a great format, a true celebration and not just a There really was something for everyone. Kahm Sa Ham Nee tournament. Also, thank you to all the Ko Dan Ja who were Dah to all of the volunteers and senior members for their work present as well as those that instructed in the clinics. Because and contribution to an amazing experience.” of you, we all walked away as better martial artists. Mark Daily, IN

In Moo Duk Kwan,” Dwayne Townsend, OK 2007 FESTIVAL DVD’s NOW AVAILABLE http://soobahkdo.editme.com/NationalFestival2007DVDs “What a grand event! I was overwhelmed by the number of clinics, enjoying the ones I could attend and being envious of Thanks to Rich Wilcox SBN, Patrick McCarthy Kyo Sa, Izzi those that attended the ones I missed. Wonderful touch Frear SBN and Geoffrey Stevens of the 2007 Video Committee a National Festival Highlights DVD, selected bringing in the historical and philosophical clinics; so very th important. Learning from so many different instructors was Seminar DVDs and Kwan Jang Nim’s 60 Birthday priceless. You really cannot put a price tag on the Celebration Demonstration DVDs are now available in the experience.” online store while supplies last. www.soobahkdo.com

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“What a great event. I am looking forward to next year!! Curt McCauley, WA

“Every year the Nationals get better, this one was no exception. Having seminars before the competition was excellent. My son Jonathan, (7-years old),could not stop talking about the seminars I signed him up for. At first he was not interested and had to be dragged into it. After the first See Page 24 Fall/Winter 2007 U. S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® Page 12 Kwan Jang Nim’s 60th Birthday Celebration & Demonstrations

Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang , Technical Advisory Committee members and Senior Ko Dan Ja preparing for banquet demonstrations (Photo Ian McDuffie, SBN) “…at our best when helping others...” (Photo Mark Daily, KSN)

Kwan Jang Nim, Hwang Kee demonstrating Hwa Sun Hyung for the first time in the United States, 1982. Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang demonstrating Hwa Sung Hyung for the first Moo Do Festival, San Diego, CA, 2007 (Photos Debra Tessier)

Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang graciously accepts some of the many gifts presented to him during the Moo Do Festival Banquet and 60th Birthday Celebration for the Kwan Jang Nim.(Photo Ian McDuffie, SBN) A DVD of Kwan Jang Nim’s 60th Birthday Celebration 환갑 (還甲) & Demonstrations is available online & features original Mrs. H.C. Hwang in traditional Korean music and a song written for Kwan Jang Nim’s Birthday Hwan: Return dress for the Moo Do Festival Banquet th by George Dolby Sa Bom Nim www.soobahkdo.com Kap: Armor, First and 60 Birthday celebration (Photo Mark Daily, Kyo Sa) Fall/Winter 2007 U. S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® Page 13 The Kwan Jang Nim extends his personal thanks to the following members for helping make the 2007 National Festival such a great success. REGISTRATION Graphic Designer Ring 16 F. Messersmith, SBN Ed Dunnigan 1 Tonetta Wallen Mrs. Adele Bartolacci Ring 17 Bill Nelson, SBN Robyn Willers 2 Heidi Vanvorce Ring 18 Lisa Donnelly, SBN B. Bennett 3 Ruth Brown Silent Auction Ring 19 G. Berriochoa, SBN Dywane Townsend 4 Patricia Wildonger Ms. Andrea Yount Ring 20 Linda Morey, SBN Ashley Burger 5 Keith Wildonger, Kyo Sa Rich Lauer 6 Stephanie Wildonger Children Banquet KO DAN JA Matthew Kulma 7 Kimberley Williams Ms. Deanne Ellsworth OFFICIALS Rachel Lauer 8 Carl Barbee Russ Colston, SBN Robert Corley, Kyo Sa 9 Gretchen McCauley Program Design Perry Araeipour, SBN Robert Wood 10 Colette Ardvison, Kyo Sa John Mahony, SBN John Maltby, SBN Michelle Urevig 11 Robyn Willers George Dolby, SBN Keith Wildonger, Kyo Sa 12 James Willers, Kyo Sa Program Advertisement Jane Kaufman, Master Ben Lamasters, Jo Kyo 13 Tiina Hodges Eric Thomas, Master Gene Riggs, SBN Sherrie Jaynes 14 Jianan Hu Bill Hockman, SBN Dan Dixon, Kyo Sa Ring Setup Dean Boland, SBN J.M. Miron FESTIVAL George Gavit SBN Terri Coffee, SBN Monika Botsch COMMITTEES Matt Becker SBN Robert Diehl, SBN Ian Prior, Kyo Sa Curt McCauley, SBN Warren Osborne Volunteer Coordinator Score & Time Keepers Gustave Anderson, Master April Hobby, Jo Kyo Thomas Thai, SBN Mr. Ulrich Stang Marcus Acosta, SBN Peter Douris, Kyo Sa Ms. Tiina Hodges Michael Zickafoose, SBN Morgan Osborne Floor Manager Anna Oulashin, SBN Jim Sevel Alex Baran, SBN Ring Equipment George Gavit, SBN J. Wolfe Dan Lockhart, SBN Ronald Baldwin, SBN Kevin Greene Division Results Coordinator Rich Wilcox, SBN Melanie Carreira Debbie Lindemann, SBN Security Larry Drehs, SBN Roberto Olmedo Robert Maderazo, Jo Kyo Robert Hatch Renee Rothstein, Kyo Sa Coordinator Assistants, Greg Bell, Master Corey Middendorf Cort Stinehour, SBN Medical Christian Naggier, SBN Luke Sheid Ken Campbell P.J. Steyer, SBN James Lawrence VIP Amenities Linda Campbell Richard Blake, Master Erik Orella, Kyo Sa Mrs. Senait Dicker Greg Bryan, SBN Everette Scott Photography/Video Danny Lockhart, SBN William Trevino, Kyo Sa Web Results Team Rick Wilcox, SBN, David Tenedorio, SBN Danica Ayraud, Kyo Sa E.R. Gilmore SBN Pat McCarthy, Kyo Sa Alan Lee, SBN James Weisinger, Kyo Sa Michael Zickafoose, SBN Geoffrey Stevens Matt Becker, SBN Candace Lee John Maihos, Master Vicki Kenyon, SBN Marc Enriquez, Kyo Sa Photography Frank Tsai, SBN Carl Melton Web Results Photographers Ian McDuffie, SBN Jarred Rosenthal, Master Luis Antongiorgi Robert Hatch, Kyo Sa Izzi Frear, SBN Christy Cooper, Master Scott Wimmer Jim Sevel, Kyo Sa Ed Horni, Chuck Smith, SBN David Kitchen, Kyo Sa Mark Palandri, Kyo Sa George Dolby, SBN Ernie Medina, Master Orlando Antongiorgi Sandra Palandri, Kyo Sa Gabriella Brown, SBN Trixie Melton, Kyo Sa Thad Gilmore RING REFEREES Michael Steidly, SBN Jay Tyzzer, Kyo Sa Rachel Gilmore Ring 1 Jennifer Gibbons, SBN Jeff Falwell, Master James Jessup Ben Donaghy Ring 2 Denise Mullin, SBN Izzi Frear, SBN Tonya Warren, Kyo Sa Vard Levram-Ellsman Ring 3 Travis Guinn, SBN Mary. Williamson, SBN Mike Shields, Kyo Sa Ring 4 Cort Stinehour, SBN John Ioia, Master Clay Christenson, Kyo Sa Public Relations Ring 5 Josh Lockwood, SBN David Alvas, Master Eliza Krumpe Michael Steidley, SBN Ring 6 Josh Duncan, SBN Mark Kosco, Master Karen Mead Ring 7 Andy Tyzzer, SBN Noelia Lago, Master Michael Fritts, Kyo Sa VIP Greeting/Transportation Ring 8 J.C. Cox, SBN Mario Schapp, Kyo Sa George Gavit, SBN Ring 9 G. Hoffmeister, SBN RING JUDGES Donald Bognatz Mike Shields, Kyo Sa Ring 10 John Mahony, SBN Johnna Modene Colette Arvidson, Kyo Sa Wayne Cheu Ring 11 Lisa Kozak, SBN Ed Horni Ring 12 Gary Brown, SBN Mark. Daily, Kyo Sa Decorations Ring 13 Jack .Kelly, SBN Lynn. McDermand Mrs. Medy Wundrow Ring 14 Brian Wilbourn, SBN James Willers, Kyo Sa Please report errors or omissions to Roxyanne Young Ring 15 Keith Bennett, SBN Sue Fittanto, Kyo Sa [email protected]

Fall/Winter 2007 U. S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® Page 14 National President's Vision Tour thriving. Rene Rothstein Kyo Sa Nim, from Region 4, Committee who is in the midst of opening up her Do Jang believes in this concept so much that she has spent much of her http://soobahkdo.editme.com/NationalVisionTourCommittee time educating herself on how to successfully run her Do The President’s Vision Jang with the goal and expectation of seeing her studio Objective is “To strengthen our do just that. She had taken the time to invest in herself foundation through increased and the future of her studio, in essence the Moo Duk membership quantity and Kwan, to be sure she knows what is needed to quality.” Quantity and quality; successfully run a business. If she has the skills to run a these are the keys to our success. successful studio/business then quantity will surely be Without these two things obtained and future members are ensured an education in the Moo Duk Kwan. If her “business” fails, her doors working in harmony there will Joshua Duncan, SBN be no foundation or future for will close and there will be no place to provide NPVT Chairman the Moo Duk Kwan. instruction for those members. With no members there is no Moo Duk Kwan. Just as our Moo Duk Kwan During my term as Chairman of the NPVT I have training is never ending, we should also take the same spoken with many members, each of which have strong attitude towards our business training and invest in opinions one way or another on what can and should be ourselves and the future of both our studios and the Moo done in support of the President’s Vision Objectives. Duk Kwan. More thriving studios mean greater Even with their differing opinions they all share the visibility and thus more members. same passion for the Moo Duk Kwan and a strong belief in what it stands for and what it can do for not only If all our efforts are put in the business training and themselves, but for society as a whole. development of our studio, what happens to our Moo Do identity? Having a strong thriving studio keeps our Quantity or quality, which is more important? Without doors open, but what does it do for the current new members there is nobody to keep the membership and state of our art? art alive. Without quality, what is the point of having members? No matter where our What about quality? Drawing members in to focus and direction lies, we must never lose the studio is only part of our goal and our Moo Do identity. If we do, then it is all objective. Once in the Do Jang we need to for nothing. be sure that they are being taught, nurtured and cultivated as practitioners of the Moo During the National Moo Duk Kwan Duk Kwan rather than members who can just Festival I took the opportunity to speak with and block. When speaking with many in attendance and two members in Teri Coffee Sa Bom Nim, she told me of the particular took the time to share their views and passion PVT activities at Jang’s Karate Academy. The activities for the Moo Duk Kwan and its future. Their comments she told about were not focused on the recruitment of really stuck with me because their words reflected very new members for the studio, rather they were focused well what many others also said about the need for our heavily on the cultivation of spirit and character for art to seek a balance between quantity and quality. After existing members of the Do Jang. Does nurturing our hearing both speak and thinking about their thoughts and current members contribute to a strong foundation for ideas I saw the connection and yet division that each one the Moo Duk Kwan and as a result an increase in the had taken. In the end each member was approaching the visibility of our art through their actions in public as a President’s Vision Objections from their perspective and reflection of the Moo Duk Kwan? Of course. Once in in what they believe to be best. Neither perspective the Do Jang ensuring the quality of our art and training could be considered “wrong” in fact they both helps to retain as well as strengthen the membership. No represented opposite sides of the coin, both being needed matter how large or small your do jang may be, our Moo to complete the other. Do identity must be maintained and cultivated.

As studio owners, we are in effect managers and owners If all our efforts are spent internally what happens when, of a business. To be effective in that role we must be for one reason or another, those members can no longer just as educated on how to run a business as we should train? Who will be there to replace them and continue be at teaching Soo Bahk Do. If we don’t understand the the legacy? Will we be left with a strong core group of concepts of running a business, advertising and growth practitioners, a private club, with no future? how can we expect to keep our studios open and

Fall/Winter 2007 U. S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® Page 15 Kwan Jang Nim initiated his Vision Tour in 2003 by Most Visible Dojangs stating, “Our art’s foundation and life blood is new Top 25 in 2006 beginners, Gup members, Dan members, Ko Dan Ja members and their families. All are art of our Another of the President’s Vision FOUNDATION. Current members can move toward the Objectives is to increase the goal of STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION visibility of our art to the general through their active participation. Individual public which in turn results in increased membership participation is the Key Energy necessary to strengthen growth. Each year the NPVT will be recognizing the top our foundation.” http://soobahkdo.editme.com/VisionInAction 25 studios that have shown the biggest percentage of

member increases over that year. Below are the Top 25 What actions can each of us take individually to create most visible and successful new member recruiting new visibility for our art? For without new visibility, studios during 2006. business knowledge and the motivation to grow and improve our studios how will we keep our doors open 1. Soo Bahk Do Karate Institute and who will we teach? Without quality, or a strong 2. Frampton’s Karate connection to our Moo Do identity, what will we have to 3. Garaguso’s Karate offer all those we are seeking to attract? 4. USK Karate Academy 5. Lockhart’s Soo Bahk Do In the end, both initiatives must work in harmony for our 6. Kingston Soo Bahk Do art to thrive and be preserved for the next thousand years 7. Hwang’s Soo Bahk Do of Springfield and more. http://soobahkdo.editme.com/NPVTAwards 8. Hampton Roads Soo Bahk Do 9. River’s Edge Karate Multi-Year Achiever 10. Clyde’s Karate Dojangs Top 15 11. Ki Concepts Karate 12. Lincoln Park Soo Bahk Do Each studio in our organization is 13. Lemner’s Soo Bahk Do doing their part in spreading Soo 14. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan of Houston Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan and 15. Brown’s Soo Bahk Do supporting the President’s Vision 16. KSC Memorial Soo Bahk Do of Marshall Objectives. Among these studios the NPVT is 17. Jang’s Karate Center recognizing selected studios that have met certain 18. Winding River Karate criteria including positive membership growth from 19. Spotsylvania Soo Bahk Do previous years to the current year. Their success proves 20. Miramar Academy that even studios facing membership challenges can 21. Anacortes Soo Bahk Do rebound and achieve newfound success. The members 22. East Winds Karate and studio owners of these studios were also recognized 23. Lake Superior Soo Bahk Do at the 2007 National Moo Duk Kwan Festival following 24. Highland Park Soo Bahk Do Kwan Jang Nim’s PVT Seminar. The top 15 honorees in 25. USK Karate Academy at Davie no particular order are: There is still time to take action and perhaps get your 1. Soo Bahk Do Karate Institute studio listed on the 2007 Most Visible Do Jangs list. 2. Garaguso’s Karate 3. Kwon’s Karate 4. Rocky Mountain Martial Arts II 5. Karate Junction Training Center 6. Sawtooth Martial Arts 7. Hwang Karate of Gillette 8. North Hennepin Soo Bahk Do 9. River’s Edge Karate 10. Walkerton Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan 11. Henderson Karate 12. North Star Karate 13. Hilbourn’s Karate Academy 14. Ellenville Moo Duk Kwan Academy 15. Moo Duk Kwan of Norcross Kwan Jang Nim distributes 2007 NPVT awards. (Photo Ed Horni)

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Fall/Winter 2007 U. S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® Page 17 Jang’s Karate Center, President’s Vision the education value of the training. S/he is interested in Tour, Quality- our Moo Do Identity the accumulation of theory, skills, and facts. The Moo by Teri Coffee, Sa Bom Nim Do Jeh Ja seeks to integrate the training in such a way that there is no distinction between him/her and the Art itself. We believe the cultivation of Moo Do philosophy, Kwan Jang Nim’s references in the five Moo Do Values, is an inside-out process. At the core is Kwan Jang Nim, the source of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan. The next rings out are the Sa Boms and then the Federation members. While each ring and even within each ring there may be a variance of Moo Do maturation, it is the intent of Oneness with the Kwan Jang Nim that is the goal of the President’s Vision. For many practitioners their training is as private as their political or religious affiliation. Anyone who has made their training public realizes that the casual curiosity of others quickly moves to their interest in ranks of black belt, how much injury you can inflict, and how afraid they should be of you. For some Moo Author Teri Coffee Sa Bom Nim receiving instruction during one of Do Jeh Ja this may be an uncomfortable situation for Vic Martinov Sa Bom Nim’s Seminars at 2007 Festival. discussing our art. While initiating a conversation about (Photo Ian McDuffie) your training may fit some circumstances the most The Kwan Jang Nim’s Vision Tour message guides our influential mode of visibility of the Art is through the Do Jang to follow the Moo Do values in our training demonstration of Moo Do philosophy in action. and express those standards in our community as Jang Karate Center Criteria for Projects: A project representatives of the Art. In doing this we believe we needs to stay within our human resource and skill set. are cultivating our better selves and contribute to the Students and benefactors of the project should easily Art, our Do Jang, our Sa Bom Nim, the Federation, and recognize mutual benefit. It should be the Kwan Jang Nim. We assert that the reasonable that a studio would take on such maturation of our members and studio a project. The project cannot incur a through learning and following the financial burden or expectation of the principles of the Moo Do spirit is an studio or students. important initial step in the growth of the Jang Karate Center Targeted Outcomes: Moo Duk Kwan. The students, the studio, and the Moo Duk The visibility of our studio’s physical, Kwan must benefit from recognition of mental and spiritual training to the putting Moo Do philosophy in action. Each community is the most viable vehicle for project should build capacity and resources, i.e. engaging new members and creating opportunity for leadership, organizational skills, human relationships, training. Our approach is to publicly celebrate the spirit and maturation of Moo Do spirit. of Moo Duk Kwan and allow people who are attracted Jang Karate Center Commitment: Projects should be to the discipline and tradition we portray in our healthy large enough in duration and/or scope to impact the and supportive environment both physically and community or targeted group’s awareness of our efforts. spiritually, to step forward and join us, rather than aggressively pursue them by other means. Jang Karate Center Expected Outcomes: There needs to be a method for people who are interested in Moo Duk Kwan principles places the emphases of what we are doing to get more information about Soo training as a long-term practice of maturing attitude and Bahk Do and our studio. character as part of promotion. If we focus on the more visible elements of promoting students, the Jang Karate Center Long Range Planning: The long- fundamentals of the art may be lost, leaving the physical range goal of our PVT projects is to create a position in technique without a philosophical foundation. the community so that the community recognizes us

specifically and accurately. Jang, Sa Bom Nim identifies three stages of this journey as Client, Student, and Moo Do Jeh Ja. The client is the http://soobahkdo.editme.com/SI127-PVT goal-oriented person looking for the promotion or http://soobahkdo.editme.com/SI127 symbols of external recognition. The Student looks for http://www.jangskarate.com/

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Members and parents have inquired about what actions Visit a convalescent home or assisted living they can take in 2008 to help fulfill the updated facility and offer to arrange a demonstration for WMDK requirements for Dan rank candidates in the residents. area of Vision Participation. Read more about PVT http://soobahkdo.editme.com/GoldenYearsSooBahkDo And Me here: http://soobahkdo.editme.com/PVTAndMe Include a Soo Bahk Do flyer or special offer from your studio in every holiday gift you give. Each action on this page can help fulfill the updated WMDK requirements for Dan rank and help support Place and maintain a lead box for your studio at a accomplishment of Vision Objectives. Members can business location you patronize within one to three also earn Vision Participation Credits on their miles of the studio. (Available From HQ) Permanent Member Record. http://soobahkdo.editme.com/VisionParticipationCredits Put a Soo Bahk Do flyer on your neighbor’s door with a DVD or a discount coupon from your studio Also read about the Random Acts of Moo Do initiative or conduct a neighborhood door-to-door campaign and some more great ideas for fulfilling the introducing community members to Soo Bahk Do requirements here: and handing out studio literature. http://soobahkdo.editme.com/RandomActsOfMooDo

Sponsor advertisements on bulletin boards by Earn immediate Vision Participation credits when posting studio business cards, studio flyers, etc. in you refer relatives or friends to your studio who locations within one to three miles of your studio live within one to three miles of the studio using

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Fall/Winter 2007 U. S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® Page 21 Region 4 Leadership Weekend taught a one-hour class together as part of their test for by Ben LaMasters, Jo Kyo and Michael Fritts, Kyo Sa instructor certification. Also attending were Region 4’s Regional Examiners: Lisa Donnelly, SBN and John For decades our organization has excelled at creating Maltby, SBN. leaders and instructors who do great things for the Moo Duk Kwan and its members. These leaders are spread One of the greatest aspects of this event, is that the vast throughout the world and, for the most part, one would majority of Region 4’s leadership, as well as some have to visit a leader in order to benefit from his or her special guests from other regions, attended. Since the instruction. Occasional clinics at Dan tests and theme was leadership and instruction, there were plenty tournaments allow students and instructors to reap the of opportunities for everyone from Yuk Dan instructors benefits of training under different leaders, but such to Sa Gup students to learn and train together. Also, sessions often only last one or two hours. The idea of a teaching opportunities were given to all. Even the most regional leadership training session is where all junior members were given a chance to feel what it is instructors and potential instructors are invited together like to be an instructor. It really is a powerful sight to to train and benefit from their shared knowledge and see such a wide range of practitioners train together with experience. a common goal.

Six years ago, this concept was put into action in Region In addition to the seminars and training opportunities, 4. Since that time there has been an annual leadership attendees were assigned projects in the same style of a weekend retreat. This is where an increasing number of Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa. They were split into groups and members have asked to come up gone to train with everything and gain new from ideas on insight to assisting new teaching studio owners to techniques and a leadership strategies. The weekend template idea has worked for other regions so well that to follow. These other regions groups spent their will soon be “relaxation” time hosting their and some of their own similar meal time events, an idea brainstorming, creating, and made easier by a Region 4 Leadership Weekend recent region 4 finalizing these leadership projects. At the weekend project. There is now a template in place for end of the weekend, the groups presented their hard anyone who wishes to organize a leadership weekend in work, giving everyone an opportunity to learn from their their own area. brainstorming sessions.

The event is open to all instructors and students The Region 4 leadership weekend, in its 6th year, was a interested in becoming instructors. They meet at a great success. Friendships were made and strengthened, central location and spend the next few days training, new ideas on instruction were introduced, and everyone working and living together, cut off (to a certain extent) came away feeling great about what they learned, and from the outside world. Region 4 uses a facility that is eager to put their new knowledge into action the next primarily a summer camp, so everything from bunks to a time they taught. This event would be a great addition to mess hall to both indoor and outdoor training areas are any region’s plans, and all of us in Region 4 hope that easily at hand. The program includes indoor and instructors across the country are able to attend their outdoor Soo Bahk Do training, and lectures on important own leadership weekend in the future. If that is not topics ranging from growing a studio to sexual feasible, you are all welcome to attend the next Region 4 harassment issues, to basic human psychology. A leadership weekend, as this annual tradition will number of different instructors teach the different successfully endure for years to come. clinics, in Region 4’s case ranging from TAC chairman Bartolacci Sa Bom Nim to three Kyo Sa candidates who http://soobahkdo.editme.com/RegionalLeadership

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