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Inside this issue: Mr. Norris Honored by Marine Corps e ABC’s of Self-Defense Connecting the Dots...Part 2 Kiai Corner Region News Team CKD News 11 17 14 and much more! United Fighting Arts Federation Dear UFAF Members: Dear UFAF Members: Mission Statement The United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF) is As I reflect upon the I recently read about a dedicated to providing and facilitating quality martial growth of UFAF, I can- nameless 11th century arts instruction, leading to the most prestigious not help but think about Japanese Master from black belt ranking certifications in the martial arts the men, women and the Kama Kura. I could world. young students who are not help but be impressed Through the disciplined, internal growth of participating on Team by his ancient wisdom: its membership and the development of world class Chun Kuk Do (CKD). “The release of the hand teaching ability and leadership within its ranks, During our early years of competition, the team at should dissolve a kind of spiritual tension. It must UFAF seeks to make Chun Kuk Do one of the most recognizable and respected martial arts styles in that time made our art a “household” name within seem to occur of itself, without deliberation, almost the world. the American karate world. As I watch our new as if it was independent of the body. This is pos- Building on these principles, UFAF is committed team, and see how they compete and wear the CKD sible because the martial artist’s mind focuses on to assisting its member schools in providing a quality uniform so proudly, I am once again convinced that his actions. He is riveted in concentration. This martial arts training experience to every student our art of CKD is becoming more recognized as a is not done through aiming – although the fi ghter of Chun Kuk Do, and to enriching and serving the style synonymous with quality martial arts. Our does aim – rather the fi ghter’s spirit must be burned communities in which it is represented by cultivating creed, Discipline, Integrity, Loyalty, and Respect, into the target. Be one with it, so that the hand is high character in the lives of its members. describe the characteristics for which we have guided by the mind, and the strike guided to its goal become known, along with a winning spirit, and by the intense concentration of the mind.” high achievement. The Octagon At its core, martial arts is a physical, mental, and Editor: It is exciting to me, as I attend the ITC, to see spiritual practice; it drives us to make this “art Astrid Fabian- [email protected] not only those on Team CKD, but also those who form” a positive infl uence in the world, through UFAF Advisor: Steve Nelson- offi [email protected] compete for the fun, joy, and betterment of our its application. In other words, the true martial UFAF Marketing & Branding: art. I am proud to know that wherever its mem- artist cannot separate his art from his life, because Steve Brown- [email protected] bers represent Chun Kuk Do, we are viewed with he knows that the same principles are required to Publication Design: respect, and as an up-and-coming force in the achieve excellence in all areas of life. Whether the Jacob Sherman- [email protected] modern world of martial arts. I would be remiss aim is to be a good parent, loyal friend, passionate Article Submissions: if I did not emphasize that this happens because employee, or proud patriot, the same attributes Preferred: Email articles and photographs of our dedicated instructors who are running - physical, mental, and spiritual - play a decisive (300dpi, jpg or tif) to the attention of outstanding schools, and developing phenomenal role. Astrid Fabian, Octagon Editor martial artists. [email protected] As we apply all we have learned through our years As is always the case, this year’s ITC is going to of martial arts training, we start to understand the Send by mail to: Astrid Fabian, be a great event of learning and giving, for both ‘gentle warrior’ wisdom that “every day is a new 1009 10th Street, Port Royal, SC 29935 students and instructors. One of the things I am beginning.” This awareness pushes our better selves Deadlines: most excited about is that you will have the op- to the surface so we can develop into the ‘master’ January Publication (December 1 deadline) portunity to learn from three of my most trusted we have always imagined. May Publication (April 1 deadline) September Publication (August 1 deadline) and respected instructors: my brother Aaron, Mr. Rick Prieto, and Mr. Ed Saenz. These masters of It is my privilege to be the President of an organi- THE UNITED FIGHTING ARTS FEDERATION; UFAF, INC.; Chun Kuk Do will inspire you, and leave you with zation that makes me more proud of its members KICKSTART; AND/OR THE OCTAGON ARE NOT RESPON- an experience you will never forget. each and every year. I can barely contain my SIBLE FOR PHYSICAL OR PERSONAL INJURY, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ANY MATERIALS PUBLISHED HEREIN. WE excitement about teaching a seminar at this year’s DO NOT ENDORSE AND MAKE NO REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY May God bless each of you. International Training Conference (ITC) with my OR GUARANTEE CONCERNING THE SAFETY OR EFFECTIVENESS Sincerely, lifelong friends Mr. Rick Prieto and Mr. Ed Saenz, OF EITHER THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ADVERTISED IN THIS MAGAZINE OR THE MARTIAL ARTS OR OTHER TECHNIQUES Chuck Norris and I am honored to be sharing the mat with such DISCUSSED OR ILLUSTRATED IN THIS PUBLICATION. ALL gifted martial arts instructors. I look forward to RIGHTS IN LETTERS, ARTICLES, AND PHOTOGRAPHS SENT seeing you at the ITC! TO THE OCTAGON WILL BE TREATED AS UNCONDITIONALLY ASSIGNED FOR PUBLICATION AND COPYRIGHT PURPOSES. SUBJECT TO UNRESTRICTED RIGHT TO EDIT AND COMMENT Blessings on you all, EDITORIALLY. Aaron Norris

2 OCTAGON | MAY 2007 students, far surpass anything I have Editor’s Note seen in my life. I am telling you this because I feel Spotlights You know you’re do- it is very important that you know ITC 2007: By now you should have received the ing something right when who represents your schools. You can ITC flyer! Didn’t get one? Ask your instructor, people start taking the time be proud and happy to have Mr. Dunn or go to www.ufaf.org. There are several new to write about their positive and Mr. Abrams in your big family. things happening, and deadlines you need to experiences with our mem- While all children are special, mine is know about! See pages 4-6 for details! bers. Th e Octagon has received a number of special in ways out of the norm, and I letters from grateful and enthusiastic students, could not have picked a better place to Baby News: excerpts of which I share with you below: bring her. Thank You. On April 2 at 1:00 pm, two of Mr. Presti’s Black belts became proud parents of a baby boy. Mr. In light and love, and many blessings Gilbert Hamilton, 3 rd degree black belt and Mrs. Regarding Mr. Steve Nelson: to all, Shelly Hamilton, 2nd degree black belt welcomed Pamela and Zoe Rodriguez a white belt named Aiden Hamilton. Aiden is a My name is Kenneth Fjeld, and I am heavy weight for his age – at 2 hours old he was a proud student of Mr. Steve Nelson. I 8lbs 5oz and 21 inches long. Congratulations! live in Norway and have recently been Regarding Mr. Charles and Mrs. on my ﬁ rst trip to the USA, to learn Teresa Comas: Chuck Norris Fun Fact: Chuck Norris is the only and practice Chun Kuk Do. I wish to man to ever defeat a brick wall in a game of express my gratitude of the fantastic I live in the northern panhandle of tennis. lessons in CKD given to me by Mr. West Virginia, and recently we have Nelson, and of my visit in total. experienced problems with predators Safety Tip: If the predator has a gun and you preying on women of various ages. I have been training in Shotokan are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! Statisti- One unsolved case was recently carried cally, the predator will only hit you (a running karate for 19 years. While I am not on America’s Most Wanted. While the target) 4 in 100 times - and even then, it most going to put this training away, I know crime rate in this area is relatively low, likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN! Prefer- where my personal development and these occurrences have the community ably in a zig -zag pattern! learning will be for the future years feeling on edge. to come – Chun Kuk Do and UFAF. I hope every member of UFAF is a I am a student of Chun Kuk Do at Contents proud member, and I hope that you CJ Karate in the Wheeling, WV area, Editor’s Note•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••3 all know what a great style of martial and my instructors, Mr. Charles and arts you represent – after all, it is The Mrs. Teresa Comas, have tried to make Universal Way! a difference by offering free six-week FEATURES self-defense programs for women of all 2007 International Training Conference•••••••••••4 Very Best Regards, ages. They have worked very closely Mr. Norris is Honored by the Marine Corps••••••••5 Kenneth Fjeld with the local media to get the word out to the residents of our tri-state area, and the effort has really paid off; there UFAF REPORT Editor’s Note: Mr. Fjeld’s complete story of his Who’s Who at UFAF•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••7 has been such a large response that a CKD crossover training will be published in a second program has been added. future issue of the Octagon. TRAINING Throughout the past year I’ve The ABC’s of Self-Defense••••••••••••••••••••••••••8 had the opportunity to see what Mr. Regarding Mr. David Dunn: and Mrs. Comas and their assistant How to Read Your Opponent and Fight A few months ago, my daughter instructors have done for the Eﬀ ectively - Part 2 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••10 started classes with Mr. David Dunn in community. Their continuing efforts are offered with the utmost humility Connecting the Dots: Santa Clarita, CA. I must say, we love the classes, and his teaching is more and community spirit, and make me Traditional Techniques, Fighting and the Do in proud to be their student. Chun Kuk Do, Part 2•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••12 then just OK; he is a much dedicated and respected teacher. The love he and Sincerely, KIAI CORNER his assistant Mr. Neil Abrams have Brad Stanford for their work, and their clients and Kiai Corner••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••14

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5. Area available will be 60x60 (three rings squared). Marine Corps Recently, Commandant Gen. James Conway made 6. Regional chairswill act as judges. The demo will be scored in four areas, using a 1 - 10 point system, Mr. Norris an “Honorary Marine”. Th is was the fi rst with 10 being the highest. The total of the four equally weighted scores will be used to determine the such award to be given by Conway, who personally placing. High and low totals will be thrown out; in the event of a tie they will be added back in. hosted Norris for dinner. Norris’s connection with the Corps includes a November 2006 United Service Areas of scoring: Organizations (USO) tour with Marines in Iraq, which a. diffi culty/execution Corps offi cials say was one of the best received. Th e b. choreography/synchronization entire account of the event can be read at http://www. c. creativity marinecorpstimes.com/news/2007/04/marine_chuck_ d. overall performance norris_070403/ For Registration Questions: Mr. Steve Nelson offi [email protected] Here is Mr. Norris’s response, as sent to the UFAF For Hotel Questions: Mrs. Tara Bidwell, 702-567-6393, [email protected] offi ce by Mrs. Norris: For Tournament Questions: Mr. Chuck Elias, 843-524-8308, [email protected] April 2, 2008 For Event Questions: Mr. John Presti, 716-285-9242 (6:00am – noon, est.), [email protected] During my November, 2006 USO “hand shake” tour of Iraq, the Marine Corps, which 2007 ITC SCHEDULE was then celebrating its 231st anniversary, offered to be my military sponsor. I was both MMondayonday JulyJuly 99thth pleased and grateful for the offer. 8:30am-9:00am ITC Event Registration for MDS Attendees Only As a former Airman in the U.S. Air Force, 9:00am-12:30pm MDS Classes the military has always been very close to me. It turned my life around. It helped me Monday12:30pm-2:00pm Lunch (on own) get on the right path. This tour was an op- 2:00pm-5:30pm MDS Classes portunity for me to meet many of the brave young men and women who now serve our TTuesdayuesday JulyJuly 10th10th country and also get to know some of the skilled and dedicated warriors who lead 8:00am-Noon MDS Classes them. Included in the latter category are Noon-1:30pm Lunch (on own) Marine Corps Brig. Gen Robert B. Neller, Tuesday1:30pm- Finish Certifi cation testing Maj. Gen. Richard C. Zilmer, and General Robert Magnus, with whom I had the privi- Teacher, Trainer, Coach – Levels One AND Two – for 4th Degrees and Higher!- The Master lege of traveling with to Iraq and who has Development Series is a unique and powerful educational offering for our upper ranks. Its pur- since then become a good friend. pose: deepen our understanding of Chun Kuk Do, both as practitioners and instructors, help us When I was asked to come to Washington, and our students prepare for the physical demands of martial arts training and increase athletic D.C. to meet and have dinner with Marine performance, provide coaching tools for instructors to assist students through the many challenges Corps Commandant, General James T. they face in their training. Conway, that was honor enough. When he informed me I had been named an honor- WWednesdayednesday JJulyuly 111th1th ary member of the Marine Corps, I was 9:00am PDS Attendees speechless. Registration It is a great honor and I am humbled by 10:00am-11:00am Joe Landreville it. Wednesday For all of those who thought of me for this 11:00am-Noon Ken Gallacher recognition, I thank you. To all of our service Noon-1:30pm Lunch on own men and women, I salute you. I support you, 1:30pm-2:30pm Wayne Nguyen and I am so proud to now, in a small way, be one of you. 2:30pm-4:00pm Tommy Lee 4:00pm-5:00pm Stephen Hammersley God bless you all. Professional Development Series – for School Owners and Staff- An informative day of Chuck Norris instruction! If you own a school – don’t miss it! This year, learn about medical issues, training your students mentally and physically, growing your school, and securing your fi nancial future!

OCTAGON | MAY 2007 5 TThursdayhursday JulyJuly 12th12th Richard Norton (1st Black and Red/Black) RRealeal SSelfelf DDefenseefense iinn thethe RealReal WWorldorld 7:30am ITC Event Registration for CKD Grappling Program Only 8:00am-1:00pm Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Mid-term/Final Evaluation & Training Session Jeremy McQuivey (Adult Green and Red) 9:00am-4:00pm ITC Event General Registration (IDS attendees need to OOne-Stepsne-Steps Thursday register before noon) Carl Patrick Flores (Youth Black and Red/Black) BBee Fast!Fast! BeBe First!First! CKD Grappling Program- A phenomenal learning opportunity for CKD grapplers! Clara Melendez (Youth Green and Red) GGiveive MeMe a Break!Break! Instructor Development Series – for all Black Belts- Learn to build character in your students, how to develop ﬁ ghting skills in beginners, and the power of a 10:30am- 12:30pm Aaron Norris (All Black Belts and Red/Black) great instructor! BBlood,lood, SweatSweat andand Tears!Tears! Tommy Crouch (Adult Green and Red) 12:30pm-1:20pm Javier Garcia KKickin’ickin’ It!It! 1:30pm-2:50pm Ed Saenz Michael Holstein (Youth Black and Red/Black) 3:00pm-4:20pm Jim Brogan FFlippedlipped Out!Out! 6:00pm Master Rank Induction Ceremony and Welcome Reception Derrick Stinson (Youth Green and Red) (business casual attire) BBoo Crazy!Crazy! FFridayriday JulyJuly 13th13th 12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch

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8:30am-10:30am Richard Norton (2nd Black and up) Annual Awards Dinner Friday RRealeal SSelfelf DDefenseefense iinn thethe RealReal WWorldorld 6:00pm Doors open John Will & David Meyer(1st Black and Red/Black) BBrazilianrazilian Jiu-JitsuJiu-Jitsu forfor CCKDKD 6:30pm Dinner, Presentation of Awards, Dancing David Alonzo (Adult Green and Red) The blue and grey dress T Thehe KKickingicking GGameame New Black Belt Dress Uniform- uniform of the past, may still be worn for ITC 2007 only. The new uniforms, Diane Huntemann (Youth Black and Red/Black) which must be worn in 2008 and beyond, are optional for 2007. CCreativereative OOne-Steps!ne-Steps! EEffectiveffective OOne-Steps!ne-Steps! Tanya Hunt (Youth Green and Red) Men: Solid black slacks (no jeans) with solid black blazer (black buttons) OR solid black suit; white shirt and any color tie. CKD style patch over the left breast. GGearear UUp!p!

10:30am-12:30pm John Will and David Meyer (2nd Black and up) Women: Solid black skirt or slacks (no jeans) with solid black blazer and white shirt or blouse; OR solid black dress with solid black blazer. CKD style patch over the BBrazilianrazilian Jiu-JitsuJiu-Jitsu forfor CCKDKD left breast. Van Frasher (1st Black and Red/Black) CClimbinglimbing thethe LadderLadder – C Characteristicsharacteristics ooff a CChampionhampion SSundayunday JJulyuly 115th5th Steve Nelson (Adult Green and Red) CChuckhuck NNorrisorris – MMartialartial ArtsArts Innovator!Innovator! 8:30am-11:00am Individual and Group Photos with Mr. Norris Shantell Dawson (Youth Black and Red/Black) Exciting new photo options available at this year’s event! DDrillsrills fforor SSkillskills ((BoBo Skills)Skills) SundayNoon Demo Team Competition Winner (encore performance) John Petitt (Youth Green and Red) DDynamicynamic DiamondDiamond One-StepsOne-Steps Noon- Finish Fighting Competition

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1:30pm- Finish Demo Team Competition & Kata Competition COMING SOON!!! SSaturdayaturday JulyJuly 14th14th Team CKD 8:15am Line up (all ranks together) 8:30am-10:30am Van Frasher (2nd Black and up) Competition Uniform Saturday CClimbinglimbing thethe LadderLadder – C Characteristicsharacteristics ooff a CChampionhampion details on page 11 6 OCTAGON | MAY 2007 Who’s Who at UFAF Octagon: I understand that you are very involved with Mr. Norris’ by Ms. Astrid Fabian KICKSTART program. Editor Mr. Saenz: Yes. I am the Director of Operations, and Head Instruc- UFAF is governed by a group of loyal individuals who work to- tor. The program has grown so much and has helped so many kids. gether to make our organization the best it can be. In this continuing Currently there are 5000 kids and 36 schools. I train instructors series, we will get to know each member of the UFAF Board of Directors. (which do not have to be CKD stylists) in KICKSTART procedures, e Octagon had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Ed Saenz, 8th degree teaching methods, and ethics. black belt, Director of Training and Advancement. Octagon: What was happening in this vintage photo?

Octagon: What is your role on the Mr. Saenz: I was very in- UFAF board? volved with Mr. Norris’s book Winning Tournament Mr. Saenz: As Director of Train- Karate. Here, he was dem- ing and Advancement, I establish and onstrating a one-step. help implement testing requirements and procedures for all ranks. More Octagon: Is there something importantly, I am responsible for about you that would surprise teaching the core concepts and prin- us? ciples, which are scienti. cally based, that apply to any technique. Mr. Saenz: I am very edu- cated about cheerleading and dance. My daughter was very involved in both, and I’ve probably attended almost Octagon: Like, for example, my hips must travel in the same direction as many cheerleading tournaments and dance competitions as karate tournaments. I really enjoy them! as my strike?

Mr. Saenz: at’s right. It all goes Chuck Norris back to the six elements of a technique: Founder / Chairman UFAF BOARD OF DIRECTORS posture, lines of power, methods of gener- Each UFAF Board member has many individual ating power, footwork, timing, and focus. Aaron Norris and shared responsibilities, and is assisted by e principles and techniques build on President other board members, advisory board members, Director, Corporate Development one another. You learn core concepts and regional leadership, and/or member volunteers. then, with more required at each rank, ap- Ken Gallacher ply them. e new Master Development Executive Vice-President Series takes things a step further, focusing Executive Director on the development of a martial artist as Ed Saenz- Director, Training & Advancement a teacher, a trainer, and a coach. Tip Potter- Director, Regional Chairs

Chip Wright- Vice President; Director, Tournament & Competition Development Octagon: How did you get started in the John Presti- Director, Special Events martial arts? Steve Nelson- Director, Operations & Development/Corporate Treasurer

Mr. Saenz: I started karate with my Stephen Hammersley- Director, Professional Development dad and brother as a family activity. It was great bonding time with my dad. My . rst Tara Bidwell- Administrative Director/Corporate Secretary instructor was Mr. John Robertson, who is CKD black belt #11. I competed in a Regional Chairs few tournaments per year, not winning at Advisory Board Region 2 - Joe Gemma, Reggie Cochran- Special Projects . rst, but with perseverance, I was quite Region 3 - Diane Huntemann Chuck Elias- Competition successful. My most treasured win was Region 4 - John Kurek Eric Hensley- Professional Development as part of the US National Team; I gave Region 5 - Tip Potter David Rodriguez- Spanish Language Liaison Region 6 - Clayton Ferguson Robert Sapp- Technical Development my medal to my dad. I’ve been teaching Region 7 - Chuck Elias Steve Brown- Marketing & Technology most of my life; it keeps me centered. For Region 8 - John Presti Howard Munding- Special Projects me, there is nothing more satisfying than Region 9 - Javier Garcia Astrid Fabian- Octagon Editor Region 10- Rodolfo Varela seeing my students succeed. Region 12- Victor Lopez International training and testing duties for the former Region 11 will be assigned to the other existing regions by the UFAF office on a case-by-case basis. OCTAGON | MAY 2007 7 e ABC’s of Self-Defense by Mr. Chuck Elias Let’s apply the Away Beat Control concept to a single wrist grab. Region 7 Chair A = Away You are walking along listening to your iPod when, all of a sudden, While stepping towards the attacker, make your arms travel in two a van pulls up beside you. An assailant jumps out, grabs your wrist, and large circles. Usually they are loose by the . rst rotation. Turn and run. tries to pull you into the van. You quickly shoot a web hand to the throat of your attacker, loosening the grip on your grabbed hand. at elbow then smashes across their face. Grabbing behind their head with both hands, you pull their head down towards your rising knee. You bounce your foot oK the ground as you smash your knee to the face a second time. Tossing the body face down, you . nish with a stomp to the back of the neck. You probably just saved your life. Many martial arts students begin training with the goal of learning how to defend themselves, and most martial arts schools teach excellent techniques for worst-case scenarios. But what if a friend is just trying to scare you? What about the class bully “getting in your face” at school? A1 How about a group threatening you, or “Uncle Charlie” who’s had too much to drink? Each scenario requires a diK erent response. Are you prepared? I like to teach the ABC’s of self-defense. Each letter stands for a word to describe a diK erent scenario for the same attack.

• A = Away AA22 Get away from your attacker. You are outnum- bered, or it just makes the best sense to get away. AA33 • B = Beat You have no choice but to fight for your life, or per- haps the life of another. AA44 • C = Control Someone is messing with you, but you don’t want to do damage to them.

AA55 AWAY 8 OCTAGON | MAY 2007 B = Beat BEAT With your free hand, shoot a web hand to the throat of your attacker; this will cause him to loosen the grip on your grabbed hand. Smash your now free elbow across the attacker’s face. Grab behind the head with both hands and pull the head down towards your rising knee. Bounce your foot oK the ground as you smash your knee to the face a second time. Toss the body face down, and . nish with a stomp to the back of the neck. BB11

C = Control is is usually the hardest to apply, because you want to get free of their grab, but without hurting them. Picture this scene: You are at a family party. Ole Uncle Charlie has had one too many cocktails and is trying to hug you over and over again. He won’t take “No” for an answer. He continues to grab or pull or hold you. Time to take Control. Control from a wrist grab could be wrist P ex into either a ½ nelson, BB22 come along, or a takedown to the ground to stabilize. A word of caution: remember that anyone intoxicated or on drugs, may not feel pain, so when you apply your control, make sure that it is not always a pain compliant move and that you move your body to a safe position. Feed his hand into your free hand and perform a side wrist P ex dropping him to his knees. Step to the side and guide him to the P oor face down with an arm bar. While still holding on to his wrist, place your shin on the nerves just behind the elbow maintaining control. BB33 Your instructor may teach other ways to handle a wrist grab – do as he/she suggests, but keep in mind that almost every self-defense escape that is taught can have the ABC concept applied. Whether you are leading the class in self-defense, or working out on your own, . rst “paint the picture” by explaining the scenario, and then add the grab.

It is as easy as ABC.

BB55 BB44 CONTROL

CC11 CC22 CC33 CC44

OCTAGON | MAY 2007 9 How to Read Your Opponent and Fight Eff ectively - Part 2 by Mr. Joey Smith and Mr. J.R. Haggard Region 5

1 In the last article we identifi ed fi ve possible styles of fi ghters that may be en- countered: the Blitzer, the Runner, the Hand Man, the Kicker, and the Rock. Part 1 of this three-part series covered the Blitzer; in Part 2, we focus on the Runner and the Kicker.

Who is the Runner? Th e Runner is a complex, defensive fi ghter, and does exactly what the name implies - he stays just out of his opponent’s range in order to set up his attack. Th is is the fi ghter who backs up, or moves away from you each time you make any move to attack so as to interfere with the timing of the attack. Th is style of fi ghter prefers to keep his distance, and he tries to make his opponent over-commit or hesitate, so he can react with an attack. 2 How do you ﬁ ght the Runner? One possible away to ﬁ ght the Runner is to pressure him. Be aggressive and close the distance because the closer you get, the more uncomfortable he will become. The easiest way to do this is to drive him into the corner of the ring or mat, so you know he only has two ways out - left or right. You can then determine which way you want him to go by choosing the direction of the strike you decide to throw.

Th e following scenarios set up the same way, but give you a choice of using a spinning back kick or a spinning bottom fi st.

Picture 1: Drive the Runner into the corner of the ring. The lines of the ring are walls to the Runner, and he will do whatever it takes to stay in the ring. 3a Picture 2: Throw a lead hand jab to the right side of the Runner’s face to force the Runner to move to his left. Picture 3a: Once the Runner moves to the left, execute a spinning back kick. The objective is to get the Runner to run into the kick, so the kicking leg must stay bent and tucked. Follow up with techniques of your choice. OR Picture 3b: Once the Runner moves to the left, execute a spinning bottom fist, making sure that the other hand is up protecting your face. Follow up with techniques of your choice.

Who is the Kicker? Th e Kicker can be a defensive or an off ensive fi ghter, who throws kicks all the time. When in defensive mode, this fi ghter likes to keep his distance. He will throw kicks to keep you from moving in and getting inside. Th e best way to fi gure out if your opponent is a defensive Kicker is to use an initial move (a fake); if his fi rst response is lift ing his leg, he is most likely a Kicker. 3b

10 OCTAGON | MAY 2007 How do you ﬁ ght the Kicker? One way to ﬁ ght a Kicker who is being defensive is to “step into” the kick. Bring your lead hand closer to your face than you normally would in anticipation of the kick and step in to the kick instead of backing away. The Kicker may not know how to react, thus making it easier to follow up with other techniques. The hardest thing to 1a do is to know when to step into the kick, so this should be practiced many times before 1b using it in a competition. Note: Be sure not to over-anticipate and get set up for double kicks.

Picture1a: Opponent throws a lead leg high round kick. Bring your lead hand AGAINST your head to cover/block. Picture2/3: K eep blocking hand against your head, “stepping in” and throwing a left hand hook, right hand cross. Picture1b: Opponent throws left leg high round kick. Bring right hand off to your right side making an “S” shape with your hand. Make sure that your elbow is up against 2 your body. Picture2/3: Bring your right hand against your head while “stepping in” and throwing a left hand hook, right hand cross. 3 If you would like more information, contact us at [email protected]. Practice hard! TTeameam CCKDKD CCompetitionompetition UniformUniform

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OCTAGON | MAY 2007 11 Th is leads us to the spiritual principles of the system: Connecting the Dots: - the willingness to let the martial arts change our way of think- Traditional Techniques, Fighting and ing - honesty through personal integrity the Do in Chun Kuk Do, Part 2 - open mindedness coupled with humility, which allows us to be by Mr. Chris McLean teachable Region 4 - loyalty to God, our family, our country and our style - the discipline to be consistent and persevere in our eff orts - the responsibility to the style unity to pass these principles on to In the previous issue we discussed ‘connecting the dots’ in our jour- future generations. ney as martial artists, and the importance of our physical training. But Th ese spiritual principles can be found in most of the major religions that is not enough. Sometimes, the mental and spiritual parts of our art, of the world and they are represented in our Chun Kuk Do code of ethics. the Do (way) aspect of Chun Kuk Do, may be overlooked. A balance It boils down to this: do good, avoid evil, and purify your heart. between the physical, the mental, and the spiritual is critical. Th e following incident helped me realize the balance be- My early years were spent as a bouncer. I wit- tween the physical, mental and spiritual. One night, a nessed, and sometimes had to participate, in fi ghts g en- tleman, about thirty-something, walked where people were really trying to hurt each other. right up next to me, blatantly invaded I had been blessed with good genes, which gave me my safe zone, and stared at me. I could great instincts and physical attributes for fi ghting, tell he had been drinking. As fast as light- but it seemed I needed more. I did everything I could c o u l d ning his hand was on my cheek; it was so quick I on my own to be better prepared for those tough nights. didn’t have time to move. He could have knocked me Th e energy lost in an adrenaline dump is extreme, and to out. With his hand on my cheek and a blank stare on his be able to do it repeatedly takes being in great shape. I face he asked, “What are you going to do in a storm?” Trying to spent hours in the gym lift ing weights, doing cardio, and diff use a tense situation, I smiled and said with a giggle – while working a heavy bag, but it was not enough. his hand was still on my face - “Bring an umbrella.” He took Th en I met a man who transcended the physical his hand away, walked over to the bar and ordered techniques of karate; he taught hardcore Korean a drink. All of a sudden, he slammed the karate, which had become his way of life. From glass down, and turning to face me, he him I learned how to respect my opponents, and to yelled at the top of his lungs, “I am going grow spiritually, mentally, and physically through to kick your butt.” (Polite translation!) hard training. He made me realize the importance He came right towards me, almost running! of character. If you approach people with a peaceful To get ready to defend myself, I internal posture and have nothing to prove there is no rose up off the stool, and using a reason for confl ict. He said things like, “I am teaching combination right out of kata, I you how to fi ght so you don’t have to did a front kick to his groin and a fi ght.” My experience with this high punch. Th e groin shot bent him man is what really started to con- over and put his head in the right spot nect the dots for me. for the high punch, which hit his cheek right under his eye. I could feel his face Th e mental evolution that occurs during our physi- give way under my knuckles. He fell straight cal training is very interesting. For example, during our to the fl oor like a sack of potatoes, unconscious. We took performance of techniques on the call, we do not have him outside and put him against the wall while he regained his time to stop and think, or have feelings about our perfor- consciousness. He left before help could arrive; he would have mance; therefore this is a practical way to learn to control spent a night in jail aft er getting out of the emergency room. our emotions. We also learn to let go of mistakes because they are in the past. We learn to focus on ourselves and Two weeks later, we met again. My fi rst thought was, “Oh not be distracted by the other people around us. Respond- no! He is coming back to try and shoot me.” But he approached ing to techniques on the call gives an opportunity to stay me with a humble look, and started to apologize for picking a fi ght focused on the present techniques being executed. We with me. He proceeded to explain how he had to have his eye orbital learn that all we have control of, is ourselves. reconstructed through surgery. I was shocked that even aft er that, he came to apologize. Th is was the fi rst time anyone had ever apologized Th rough the CKD layered method of teaching, we, as to me for starting a fi ght. students, will learn to process information in a logical progressive order, achieving a more disciplined cognitive My training had prepared me physically, mentally and spiritually thought process. Th e combination of the call and the for such a confrontation. Spiritually, I had tried to diff use the situa- layering of techniques will increase our reasoning ability, tion; physically, I defended myself; and mentally, I had the self-control which leads us to be more in control of our reactions to to only use my skills as needed – and no further. I suspect the man fear. We will have a higher level of self-esteem due to being apologized because he realized he was at fault for starting the con- in better control of our emotions, and this will enable us frontation, and because he realized that I could have hurt him much to make better choices for ourselves. more than I had.

12 OCTAGON | MAY 2007 e practical application of self-defense is something that many martial arts students will probably never encounter unless they are in a ITH NOTHING TO PROVE THERE IS NO career like law enforcement, the military or private security work; and W then there are rules of engagement that predetermine what can and cannot be done. If a situation . nds you, trust your traditional training. NEED FOR A CONFRONTATION. WHEN Remember, as we continue our journey, the dots will keep connecting. YOU GET TO THE POINT WHERE YOU If it’s not yours, don’t take it; if it’s not true HAVE TO FIGHT YOU HAVE ALREADY don’t say it; if it’s not right, don’t do it. LOST THE BATTLE. HUCK ORRIS Chris McLean C N S STORE T O R

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Place your order with your SCHOOL OWNER, and wear Chun Kuk Do with pride! OCTAGON | MAY 2007 13 Welcome to Kiai Cor- ner! Here are the next two tales from Dr. Ter- rence Webster-Doyle’s Eye of the Hurricane: Tales of the Empty Handed Masters: The Hungry Tigers and The Test of the Wild Horse, both of which will give you another clue to the riddle. Enjoy!

TThehe HHungryungry TigersTigers itting in the cool shade of the forest under magni. - cent giant pine trees, the group of students gathered Sto hear their chief instructors tell their tales: “ ere was a man traveling across a . eld who encoun- tered a tiger. e man P ed, the tiger chasing aR er him. Coming to a cliK , the man caught hold of a vine and swung himself down over the edge. e tiger sniK ed hungrily down at him. Trembling, the man looked down to where, far below, another hungry-looking tiger was staring up at him. Only the vine held him from both these beasts. “ en suddenly from nowhere, two mice appeared and began gnawing away at the vine. With a hungry tiger above and one below, and the mice gnawing away at his life line, the man suddenly noticed a delicious ripe strawberry growing on the side of the cliK . Holding on to the vine with one TThehe TTestest ofof thethe WildWild HorseHorse hand, he picked the strawberry with the other. How sweet it tasted!” tudents, today you will be tested by a wild horse.” e chief instructor directed her three One of the instructors said to the students, “ ese tales senior students to a narrow ravine where a wild all point to what cannot be pointed to: Empty Self.” “S horse grazed. She instructed them to go through the ravine Every time the students wanted to know about the true and meet her on the other side where she would wait for meaning of the Martial Arts – Empty Self – they received them. strange answers or even questions. For example, one of the e . rst student stood and started through cautiously. students asked, “Teacher, what is the meaning of the Martial Part way in, the wild horse charged him, P ailing his hooves. Arts” Where does Empty Self come from?” To which the e student skillfully blocked and dodged the hooves and instructor replied, “Where does this question of yours come made it through to the other side. from?” e next student stood at the entrance, deep in thought. Instead of entering the ravine directly, he decided to climb up the sides of the ravine and pass above the horse. e horse 14 OCTAGON | MAY 2007 MMartialartial ArtsArts TriviaTrivia

Congratulations to the following members who were the ﬁ rst to correctly answer the trivia questions from the last issue! Tyler Virtue Jennifer Shearer Xavier Westerguard Emma Lowther Audrey Lowther

The correct answers to the questions in the last issue are: 1. The six elements of a technique are: posture, lines of power, methods of generating power, footwork, timing, and focus. 2. “Muchin” means empty mind or no mind. 3. The Blitzer uses long-range footwork. 4. PMAC stands for Professional Martial Artist Certifi cation. 5. Two techniques that can be used against a Blitzer are: step-away kick and reverse punch. tried to charge the student, but the student was too high Again, the answers to the following questions can up. He successfully passed the wild horse and reached the be found somewhere in this issue. Be one of the other side. fi rst fi ve members (14 and under) to email me the correct answers along with your complete mail- e third and last student stood at the entrance of the ing address, and you’ll win a prize! You must be ravine. Both students and the instructor at the other end a UFAF member (student or black belt) in order to waited and watched. e third student sat down on the qualify. Check with your instructor if you are not ground and started to play as if she were a child. e wild sure. Good Luck. horse, curious, came up to the student who was playing with sticks in the dirt. Calmly and gently, the student reached 1. Name the ABC’s of self-defense. out and stroked the horse’s nose and slowly stood up and 2. Complete this sentence: “I am teaching you how patted its neck and mane. e horse, sensing the student’s to fi ght ______.” calmness and kindness, stood still as the student got up on 3. Name the “Safety” Tips in order. its back. Together they rode through the ravine to where 4. Who is UFAF’s Director of Training and Advance- ment? the other students and their teacher were waiting. 5. Where will the ITC 2007 be held?

– Attitude: Have an alert, lied, get help! has taken place. If you don’t feel you SAFETY Tips assertive, confident atti- can talk about it, write it down, and by Ms. Lindy Woods tude. Stand up tall, and look – Emergency: Know what to then give it to a trusted adult. A do if there is an emergency or Region 7 strong. Remember, bullies pick on the weak - don’t be an easy target! Look Ea problem. Learn how to dial – YOU: Your feelings are your 911 or use a pay phone to get help from radar! If anyone or anything Here is an easy way to people in the eye. Stay calm and speak remember rules for staying with a fi rm “bad dog” voice (the way the operator. Know where can you go to Ymakes you feel uncomfort- fi nd help and safety if necessary. able, follow your gut and get away you speak to a bad dog) if necessary. safe! from there! Don’t allow people to do Draw attention to the situation by – Talk: Talk to an adult you – Surroundings: Know your sur- being loud. things that you feel are wrong. It’s OK trust - your parents, teach- for you to say “NO” and get away. You roundings. Be aware of what’s ers, pastor, etc. If you have a going on around you. Recognize – Friends: Spend time with T have the right to be, and feel, safe. Don’t S problem, you need to talk to an adult dangerous places and people, and stay friends. There really is safety let anyone take that away from you. If in numbers. Make friends, about it. Even if you think you have you can’t get away, use your CKD skills away from them. Keep a safe distance F taken care of it on your own, you still and be a friend to others. If you see to defend yourself, escape, and fi nd a between you, and strangers or bullies. someone else in trouble or getting bul- need to make an adult aware of what trusted adult to talk to right away!

OCTAGON | MAY 2007 15 in Continuous Sparring, being edged out in her Here are the results: Team CKD News . rst match with a score of 75-74. Wow! at’s by Mr. Chip Wright, Team Captain a lot of kicking and punching! by Mr. Chuck Elias, Team Coach Golden Gate Internationals Results by Mr. Robert Sapp, Team Coach Saturday’s competition blew up, with Madison going into a three way tie for 2nd Madison Santos place with two of the top performers in the 2nd in weapons NBL, and beating one of them earning 3rd in Scott Halsey’s 8th in forms Forms. Tanya earned 5th in Forms and went Karate Champi- head to head with the top . ghter in her divi- Paulo Santos nd sion earning 2 in Sparring. Paulo held down 7th in Korean forms onships 10th in Japanese forms e National Black Belt League (NBL) Tanya Hunt season kicked oK with Michael Holstein competing in Scott Halsey’s Karate Championships 1st in weapons in Reading, CA. is was Michael’s . rst time 5th in continuous sparring competing as an adult, and he placed 1st in th weapons, 2nd in forms, and won Grand Cham- 6 in forms pion! The Grand Championship paid him 6th in sparring $300.00, and he was really jazzed about that. Mike Holstein Salt Lake City 4th in continuous sparring 7th in weapons Front Row, L-R: Kenneth Fjeld, Madison Santos, Internationals th Paulo Santos, Tanya Hunt Back Row, L-R: Van 5 in contemporary forms Frasher, Robert Sapp, Michael Holstein 8th in Korean forms

st a 4th in Forms, Michael earned a 2nd in West 1 in sparring Coast Sparring, a 3rd in Point Sparring, and Van Frasher Van earned a 2nd in 18+ Sparring, a 2nd in 35+ 1st in continuous sparring Sparring and a 3rd in West Coast Sparring. 2nd in West Coast sparring In addition, Mr. Kenneth Fjeld - Norway’s newest and only UFAF member - earned 4th 6th in 35+ sparring rd in Forms. A 3 degree Shotokan black belt, 2nd in 18+ sparring he was in Utah training in CKD with Mr. Steve Nelson, and caught the competition bug Jorge Alonzo while visiting Team CKD at the tournament! 1st in West Coast sparring Kenneth was very gracious and donated $400 David Alonzo Left to Right: Van Frasher, Michael Holstein, Robert per team member, for a total of $1600 for the Sapp, Madison Santos, Paulo Santos, Tanya Hunt rd team. Now that’s total team support! Mr. 3 in West Coast sparring Nelson took the team to dinner, where we held 8th in sparring The first Team CKD tournament was a meeting to outline, identify, and commit to the Salt Lake City Internationals (promoted this year’s goals and mission. by Darren and Rebecca Cox) held on March 9th and 10th, in Salt Lake City, UT. Team and Golden Gate support members consisted of the following Team CKD Competition Uniform individuals: Steve Nelson, Van Frasher, Tanya Internationals and Pam Hunt, Paulo and Madison Santos, Marty and Michael Holstein, Kenneth Fjeld, e second tournament in which Team and Robert Sapp. CKD participated was the Golden Gate In- ternationals (promoted by the Pallen Family), During Friday’s competition, Van placed held on April 13th and 14th in San Francisco, st rd 1 in Continuous Sparring, Madison placed 3 CA. Team CKD members included Van Fra- nd rd in Weapons, Michael placed 2 in Weapons, 3 sher, Tanya Hunt, Michael Holstein, Madison nd Ask your school owner for details in Contemporary Forms and 2 Continuous and Paulo Santos, and Team Coach Robert nd th Sparring, Tanya placed 2 in Weapons, and 5 Sapp. 16 OCTAGON | MAY 2007 Region 7 News belts of Region 7. the dojo and survival on the street. by Mr. Stephen Hammersley Following the seminar, American Martial Congratulations and respect to the Region Arts student Wayne Malcolm, received his 7 black belts, students, parents and school own- nd ers for traveling so far to attend this event. It On March 30th-31st, 2007, American 2 degree CKD black belt aR er two years of st is through your participation and dedication Martial Arts (AMA) in New Smyrna Beach, dedicated training following his 1 degree test. that Region 7 and Chun Kuk Do will continue FL, hosted the Region 7 Black Belt Test and Mr. Malcolm has Downs Syndrome, but he does to grow. Seminars. e weekend started oK with a Green not let that hold him back. He lives on his own, Belt and Under Kids seminar taught by Ms. goes to work each day, helps out at American Lindy Woods, of Dunamis Karate, Ridgeland, Martial Arts as an Assistant Instructor, all while SC. Students had a great time learning standing continuing his training. Congratulations to American Martial Arts student Justin Watson, arm bars and working on their double kicks. st Parents were very pleased to see their children who earned his 1 degree CKD black belt. A be a part of this special event and AMA’s Mrs. dedicated student, Justin is 14 years old and has Godfrey stated that it is wonderful to see the been training since he was 7 years old. kids have such great role models like the black The 2nd degree and above test started oK the next day, with American Martial Arts students Tanya Hunt promoting to 4th degree KICKSTART News black belt, Stacy Krause and Marlin Athearn by Ms. Andrea eis promotingCANAD to 2nd degreeA black belt. Congratu- lations to all!

e Dallas Citywide Demon- Region 7 was honored to have Mr. and Front Row, L-R: Wayne Malcolm, Gretta Potter, Justin stration team performs in exclusive Mrs. Potter as guests and instructors at this Watson 2nd Row, L-R: Stephen Hammersley, Tip Potter, events for Mr. Norris and many event. Master Potter taught an exciting belt Eric Hensley, Chuck Elias (Region Chair) others, which help the general seminar to all adult students, and they both public understand what KICK- sat on the test board. Mr. and Mrs. Potter are START is all about. Everyone is truly the most amazing couple in the martial always happy to train and perform, arts! What a blessing it is when you can share and they put their best eK ort in your life with someone in the martial arts when, every move they make. ey . ll martial arts is your life. the air with excitement! Region 7 Chair, Master Elias taught two very informative seminars: one on the ABC’s of self-defense (see page 8-9 in this issue!), and The team is very apprecia- the other on advanced tournament . ghting tive of the great opportunity Mr. techniques. Master Hammersley discussed Norris has given them through Default Training for one-steps and self-defense, KICKSTART, and its mem- and heightened our awareness and knowledge bers share a bond of love for of ingrained default actions and reactions the martial arts, clearly phe- needed by the student necessaryU. S.for successA. in nomenal, that unites us all! Front Row: Stacy Krause 2nd Row, L-R: Marlin Athearn, Gretta Potter, Tanya Hunt 3rd Row, L-R: Stephen Hammer- sley, Tip Potter, Chuck Elias (Region Chair), Eric Hensley

Front Row: L-R: Lindsey Smith, Darlene Salcedo, Maria Mora. Region 7 Rocks! Back Row: L-R: Alex Chi, Annelise Scheussler, Randall Houston, Quoc Cao, Andrea Theis, Jeremy McQuivey, Jimmy Chi, Warren Scott OCTAGON | MAY 2007 17 Families Niagara. is year’s event was open Region 8 News to area Chun Kuk Do schools and drew 140 Region 9 News by Mr. John Presti competitors from Mr. Bosch’s St Catharine’s, by Ms. Clara Malendez Region 8 Chair ON school, and Mr. Presti’s Niagara Falls, Congressman Bob Filner honored Ms. Lewiston, and Corning, NY schools. Clara Melendez and K.W. Karate Center in On March 9th and 10th, 2007, Region 8 El Centro California, with the Citizen of the Heartfelt thanks go to the numerous vol- hosted its regional workout and testing. On the Month Special United States Congressional unteers, planners and sponsors who made this . rst day, there were about 25 students attending Award. “ is program really helps change kids’ a banner event! Special thanks go to Jennifer three seminars: Bo Basics, Nunchaku Basics, lives, and teaches them discipline,” Filner said. Gilmer for her unprecedented fundraising and Attacking Techniques. And to celebrate Black belt instructor Clara Melendez extends eK orts, Ingersoll Rand, and Maid of the Mist Grand Master Norris’ birthday, we hosted a this award to all black belt and student members Corporation for their outstanding sponsorship Black belt test! Actually that was a coincidence of the United Fighting Arts Federation who - but it was an honor! and support. practice Chun Kuk Do.

L-R: Mr. Presti, Connie Ignatowski- Program Director CANADA st Promoted to 1 degree black belt: Philip Healthy Families Niagara, and Top Performers: Steven th Lageman, and Jordan D’Angelo Also, on February 25 , 2007, K.W. Karate M. Maglio, Lauren Ingram, John Lynch, Mat- Center hosted their 15th Annual Four Valleys of thew A. Maglio, Christopher Beutel, Dennis the Sun Karate Championships in El Centro, Siskey, Daniel Schlager, Zach Trunzo, and Congratulations to the following TOP CA. Over 500 competitors attended from Philip A. Maglio. PERFORMERS: Steven Lageman- Top Southern California, Arizona, and Mexico, Kicker kicking 272 kicks in two minutes, and with 120 students performing a demonstra- Promot- Jordan D’Angelo- Top Fundraiser bringing in tion at the beginning of the tournament. It is nd ed to 2 de- $410.00. with pleasure that we host this tournament, gree black belt: and provide our community an opportunity Jim English, to witness a safe, fun, and positive experience Kaloni Plut in martial arts, and promote the art of Chun and Sydney Region 10 News Kuk Do. Bosch, Con- by Mr. Rodolfo Varela gratulations to Region 10 Chair my black belt Region 5 News instructors for In February 2007, Ms. Clau- by Mr. Howard Munding their help in dia Hernandez was promoted to 2nd de- getting these students ready for their test, and to gree black belt. Congratulations to Ms. On February 17th, 2007, Region 5 held a Mr. Bosch for his newly promoted black belts. Hernandez - she did a great job! black belt test. Promoted to 2nd degree black U. belt: Daylene Rodney, Cody Smith-Lankford, Matthew Nedza, Billy Rudolph, and Alexandru 7th Annual Buzata. Promoted to 1st degree black belt: Michael Edwards, Tyler Shaul, Phil Soimora, Kid’s Tournament and Brandon Balsino, Oleh Tritenichenko, and Jackson Smalley. Mr. Smalley was presented Kick-A- on with a special plaque to recognize his extraor- 12,745 KICKS + $7000.00 = dinary eK ort in preparing for his test. ONE SUCCESSFUL EVENT by Mr. Jacob Sherman, Region 8 On Saturday March 24th, 2007 Arizona Fighting Arts Federation and Karate Kids Without a doubt, Presti Karate Centers World held the 1st Annual Howard Jackson hosted our most successful kid’s tournament Memorial Kick-A-Thon to beneﬁ t St. Jude’s and kick-a-thon to date! We were thrilled to be Children’s Hospital. The students raised able to present a check for $3500.00 each to Mr. $841.00 and performed 2,317 kicksMEXI to helpCO Norris’ KICKSTART Program, and Healthy Front Row: Claudia Hernandez 2nd Row, L-R: Javier St. Jude’s patients ‘kick’ cancer. Varela, Rodolfo Varela, Luis Garza 18 OCTAGON | MAY 2007 Each participant performed as many kicks Th ere are some big plans in the future for the Ingram to the Board. A 6th degree Black Belt, as they could in 1 minute. Th ey had a 1-minute demo team, such as performing at a local foot- Mr. Ingram brings a wealth of knowledge to break, and kicked for another minute. Th e Top ball game, and some spring and summer public the Board and Region, and we are fortunate to Kickers in each age group were 7 & under - Al- events. have him. We look forward to seeing everyone varo Flores = 259 kicks; 8-12 year old - Kevin at the ITC in July! Rudolph = 239 kicks; 13-17 year old – Travis On March 3rd, 2007, Region 2 held its An- Starr = 286 kicks. nual Region 2 Tournament. Th e proceeds from this tournament were donated to KICKSTART. We raised $975.00 for this worthy cause! Th ank you to all who participated, bought raffl e tick- ets, helped organize, and assisted! A special thanks to Mrs. Tara Bidwell, our Tournament Coordinator!

Front Row: Erin Henderson 2nd Row, L-R: Brian Front Row: Jackson Smalley 2nd Row, L-R: Michael Davis, Charles Forth, Jason Wilcox 3rd Row, L-R: Edwards, Tyler Shaul, Phil Soimora, Brandon Balsino, James Hutchinson, Tom Buck, Stephen Boyd, Josh Oleh Tritenichenko 3rd Row, L-R: Daylene Rodney, Cody Roberts, Kyle Smith, Mark Schroeder 4th Row, L-R: A Smith-Lankford, Matthew Nedza, Billy Rudolph, and Tim Clark, Karen Rine, Matt Barber, Charles Comas, Front Row: L-R: Paul Bustamante, Brandon Smith, Alexandru Buzata 4th Row L-R: Mr. Berry, Mr. David Clayton Ferguson (Region 6 Chair), Rick Rine Karen Crittenden, Tara Bidwell Back Row: L-R: Doug Alonzo, Mr. Munding, Mr. Jorge Alonzo, Mr. Haggard, Ingram, John York, Joe Gemma, Jim Chandler, Vic Mr. Potter, Mr. Kittsmiller, Mr. Smith, Ms. Hum Matera Region 3 News by Ms. Karen Dorey Region 6 News Region 3 held a black belt testing on by Ms. Karen Rine March 3rd, 2007. Five students were promoted to 1st degree black belt: Michael Graber, Logan Rine Karate Studio in Weirton, WV, was Kistler, Lily Hawkins, Demitri Luciano, and privileged to host the Region 6 Chun Kuk Do Serena Ettinger. Mr. Dan Bluhm, who came black belt test on February 25th, 2007. Pro- from another style, also became a Chun Kuk moted to 2nd Degree Black were Brian Davis Do black belt. Mr. Jeremy Pasimio passed his from Clark Karate in Raceland, KY, Charles 3rd degree test, and Mr. Nick Alden passed his Forth from Champion Martial Arts in Barbo- 2nd degree black belt. ursville, WV, and Jason Wilcox from Family Martial Arts in Beckley, WV. Promoted to 1st Degree Black were Stephen Boyd, Tom Buck, Front Row: Zoey Landers 2nd Row, L-R:Alexis Storch, and Mark Schroeder from CJ Karate Studio in Alexa Coggins, Autumn Johnson 3rd Row, L-R: Ashley U. S. A. th Bethlehem, WV, Erin Henderson and James Dague, Kaitlyn Kelly 4 Row, L-R: Kelli Dague , Monica Hutchinson from Clark Karate in Raceland, Wood, Heather Wood 5th Row, L-R: Chelsea Jones, KY, and Josh Roberts and Kyle Smith from Charles Comas Rine Karate Studio in Weirton, WV. More Region 6 News Region 2 News by Mr. Joe Gemma by Mr. Charles Comas Region 2 Chair Region 2 held a Black Belt testing on Within the past six months things have Friday, March 2nd, 2007 in Boulder City, NV. been changing at CJ Karate Studio. Under the Front Row, L-R: Logan Kilter, Lily Hawkins, Demitri Congratulations to the following individuals direction of owner and head instructor Mr. Luciano, and Serena Ettinger. 2nd Row, L-R: Michael who were promoted in rank: Brandon Smith- Charles Comas, and instructor Ms. Chelsea Graber, Jeremy Pasimio, Dan Bluhm, Nick Alden 3rd 2nd degree black belt, Karen Crittenden- 1st Jones, an all girls demo team has been formed! Row, L-R: Shantell Dawson, David George, Jeannie degree black belt CO Th is past Christmas the demo team made its Newfield, John Devore, Richard Dodge, Bill Philip, fi rst appearance at the studio Christmas party. Region 2 would like to welcome Mr. Doug Chip Wright and Diane Huntemann (Regional Chair)

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