World Tang Soo Do Association

Newsletter No. 82 Winter/Spring 2012-2013 The Next 30 Years... e most definitely experienced 2012, an emotional, historic, and memorable year, filled with moments of sorrow at one extreme to those of joy and celebration at the other. The passing of our founder and President, Grandmaster Jae C. Shin, occurred on JulyW 9th. While filled with sadness, we created a successful World Championship on July 20th and 21st. Then we fulfilled a 20 year old dream by creating the grand opening of our WTSDA headquarters building on July 22nd. The year of 2012, was our 30 year anniversary, and although our hearts were heavy with missing our founder and Grandmaster, we honored the dedication of 19 of our Masters at a special banquet. Our organization is fully grown and has reached a mature stage of development. As I reflect on the increases in Clubs, Studios, Memberships, and Testing Applications, I enthusiastically expect our organization will remain firm and strong and will grow during the next 30 years and beyond, with the same enthusiasm and energy. The last volume of the book series (Volume VI - Master’s Text) has been a huge success for increasing the Building Fund. Plans are being implemented to finishing the upstairs guest rooms at the headquarters building and beginning the construction of Grandmaster Shin’s Meditation Garden, which will commemorate his ashes and include a bronze statue. We have exceeded a record number of 200 attendees for our US Masters Clinic and have planned a resurrected cultural exchange China/Korea Delegation trip this August. My wish for all of our World Tang Soo Do families is to get much healthier, happier, and prosperous in 2013.

God bless you all! Grandmaster Robert Beaudoin WEB PAGE LINKS Welcome New www.worldtangsoodo.com The web committee has been Studios AND Clubs working diligently to keep the page Studios Owner Region updated and consistently improving. Chosen Martial Arts Academy...... Lester J. Hicks...... 8 Visit the page today. We are always Family Tang Soo Do...... Kevin D. Johnson...... 1 looking for new and creative ideas to Grupo Tae Kyun...... Aldo Zalazaar...... 12 make our page the best of its kind on the Hallidaysburg Tang Soo Do...... Roy J. Orr...... 22 web, so send your suggestions to us at [email protected]. Hidden Tiger Tang Soo Do...... Robert A. Greco...... 22 Also, be sure to have your studio Impact Martial Arts...... George Celona...... 8 page approved to be linked to the Jae Nam Training Academy...... Nicholas M. Acri...... 8 association page. It is very interesting to Kaizen Karate Academy...... Patrick J. Preece...... 8 read and learn about the many studios we MG-Karate Institute...... Teresa Grissom...... 3 have. Approval is easy, simply follow the Mountain Lion Tang Soo Do...... Frances M. Cardinal...... 20 directions on the page and your studio Red Rock Martial Arts...... Skyler D. Gubler...... 2 will soon be linked to the association South African Tang Soo Do Academy...... Veronica Amorim...... 14 page. Tahoe City Martial Arts Academy II...... Taylor M. Lewis...... 1 If you have any comments or ideas, Tuckers Tang Soo Do II...... Aaron Tucker...... 6 we would love to hear from you. If you would like to volunteer to assist in any Twin Valley Martial Arts...... Thomas J. Fletcher...... 8 of the areas on the site, or you have United States Karate Academy...... Salvador Convento...... 20 news or anything you would like to have Valentin Karate III...... Madelyn Valentin...... 9 reproduced on our site, contact us. Waterbury Youth Service...... Daniel J. Farrelly...... 9 Yennie Martial Arts Plainview...... Thomas M. Yennie...... 3 Yennie Martial Arts...... Shawn R. Yennie...... 3 John Roumanis, Sah Dan Web Committee Clubs Owner Region Chairman 1 on 1 Martial Arts...... Douglas M. Ambrose...... 7 Academia Valdez II...... Eduardo Gabriel Yribe Valdez...... 12 Akadymia...... Athanasios Galaris...... 11 [email protected] Ayala Tang Soo Do Club...... Daniel Oscar Ayala...... 12 Byeonhwa Tang Soo Do...... Gerald Saul Easley...... 5 Carolina Martial Arts Conway...... James Young...... 7 Carolina Shin Karate...... Robert E. Beaudoin...... 7 Chi Ban Nederland II...... Babak Javid...... 11 Chosen Martial Arts Academy-Harrisburg...... Lester J. Hicks...... 8 The Official Newsletter of the World Tang Soo Do Association Estudio Nae Kong...... Antonio Marolla...... 12 Ethos Tang Soo Do...... Brian Gourlay...... 21 2436 Hanford Road Great Plains Tang Soo Do...... Steven S. Holmes...... 4 Burlington, NC 27215 Gumuro Mandul...... Christian Gomez Gomez...... 12 Voice: 215.468.2121 In Neh Martial Arts...... Allyson L. Holbrook...... 22 Fax: 215.336.2121 Jang Gum Club...... Pablo Pieropan...... 12 e-mail: [email protected] Jin Gum Kwan...... Pablo Mercade...... 12 www.worldtangsoodo.com Kick N Karate Academy...... Jackie F. Knight...... 7 M-F: 9 AM TO 5 PM Lorenzo Studio II...... Ruth Lorenzo...... 12 FOUNDER McCartys Academy of Karate...... Joseph E. McCarty...... 6 Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin Moo Do Academy of Martial Arts, LLC I...... Richard DeFeo...... 21 Moo Do Academy of Martial Arts, LLC II...... Richard DeFeo...... 21 President Grandmaster Robert E. Beaudoin Moo Shim Warriors...... Laura Bustamante Sauma...... 18 Redland Tang Soo Do Club...... Paula Lei...... 8 EDITOR & PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Satori Samos Tang Soo Do...... Nikolaos Kapaminas...... 11 Master Mike Black Saucon Valley Tang Soo Do...... Philip J. Geiter...... 8 KIDS KORNER EDITOR Scota Karate Academy II...... Rachel M. Mann...... 7 Master Carla Bennett Serenity Martial Arts...... John Smith Jr...... 8 715 Emerson Way Seven Stars Martial Arts...... John Robertson...... 5 Sparks, NV 89431 Shim Kong Costa Rica...... Ramon Alfaro Villalobos...... 18 or [email protected] Tang Soo Do Amazonia...... Sebastian Alejandro Bonelli...... 12 SEND ARTICLES TO Tang Soo Do BWK Ulm...... Marc-Michael Ventzke...... 11 [email protected] Tang Soo Do Palo Verde...... Gildardo Figueroa...... 12 or 208 New Street Tang Soo Do Club BWK Hamburg...... Hanifi Dolu...... 11 Millersville, PA 17551 Truckee Tang Soo Do...... Justin “Bodi” Loughner...... 1 PRINTING True Balance Karate Institute...... Paul J. Helsdon...... 5 Cadmus Communications a Cenveo Company

2 WTSDA News Winter/Spring 2012-2013 Region 2 Black Belt Test and Championship

egion 2 held their annual Championship and from Reno, Nevada and Mr. Sheraad Karimoeddin, 3rd Fall Black Belt test on September 28-29, 2012 Dan, from the Netherlands. Master Williamson also in the resort town of Mesquite, Nevada. The presented Senior Master Roberts, previous Regional event was attended by more than ten studios Director, with a plaque of appreciation for his many andR clubs. The event began Friday evening years of service to Region 2. Following the with the Black Belt test. The testing board was opening ceremonies, competition resumed comprised of two senior 5th Dan Masters; beginning with the creativity division. The Johnny Williamson and David Roberts and creativity teams demonstrated talent and two 4th Dan Masters; Chris Pacini and Ross high spirits, complimented by excellent music, Lindsay. The test ran smoothly thanks to the costumes and props. All teams did their best organizational skills of Mrs. Natalie Cannon, and provided a great performance. At the 3rd Dan, owner of Kando Karate. Though all conclusion of the competition Starworld of the candidates displayed true Tang Soo Do Martial Arts, AMAF, was awarded first place. talent, skill, and professionalism, one stood Second place went to Starworld Martial Arts, out above the rest. Ms. Ruth Aviles-Vieyra, Goodyear, and Red Rock Martial Arts took 3rd Dan candidate, was awarded the Region 2 most third. The Tiny Tiger and Little Dragons were next to spirited Black Belt for the fall test cycle. compete. Everyone enjoyed watching the spirited 4 to 7 At the conclusion of the Black Belt test, all Region year olds perform. 2 studio/club owners and board members gathered to All youth and adult competitors had the opportunity plan next year’s sanctioned events. The 2013 Region 2 to display their skill and spirit as the tournament championship will be held In Gilbert, Arizona and hosted continued. Thanks to the efficiency of the judges and by Master Chris Pacini of Pacini Tang Soo Do. tournament staff the championship finished on time. The doors opened early on Saturday morning to Following the competition everyone gathered for dinner, welcome competitors and spectators to the annual dancing and social time. Everyone, especially the children, championship. This year’s event was hosted by Mr. had a great time dancing to music provided by a fantastic Andrew Docstader, 3rd Dan, owner of Lion Heart DJ. Tang Soo Do, and was attended by approximately 150 As everyone departed on Sunday the sounds of competitors. Thanks to the team work and talents of Mr. goodbyes where mixed with the promises to meet again Docstader and his crew, with the assistance of Master at next year’s championship. The tentative date for next Lindsay acting as the MC, the tournament ran smoothly year’s tournament is September 28, 2013 and will be held and efficiently. in Gilbert, Arizona. The Black Belt divisions competed first followed by the opening ceremonies. Regional Director, Senior Master Submitted by, Williamson, welcomed all participants and two special Charles Boeckman, 3rd Dan guests; International 6th Dan Master John Bennett Goodyear, Arizona

Winter/Spring 2012-2013 visit www.wtsda.com for world and regional information WTSDA News 3 Cross boarder Interaction nlike many other regions in the World Tang Soo Do Association, which are situated within one country, Region 14 comprises of many countries. The region is prospering with many students in different studios and clubs in their respective countries. The true spirit of Tang Soo Do is demonstrated across borders to help grow the region and the World Tang Soo Do Family as a whole. UAnother country was recently welcomed to Region 14 and the World Tang Soo Do Association. Botswana Tang Soo Do is based in Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana. It was recently started and has been training students since last year, March 2010. Training is provided by Bo Kyu Sah Nim Lebogang Ramhago. Botswana Tang Soo Do has successfully done two test cycles since it opened its doors. The first test was held in the fall of November 2010, with Master Alex Goule, Regional Director from Mozombique Tang Soo Do, Sah Bum Nim Evandro Swallbalch from Cape Town Tang Soo Do and Sah Bum Nim Roberto Bovo from Pretoria Tang Soo Do as the examiners. The students of Botswana Tang Soo Do found the experience very encouraging. The second test took place in April 2011. Sah Bum Nim Veronica Amorim from South African Tang Soo Do made her second visit and acted as examiner. Through the camaraderie shown by those within Region 14, the students of Botswana Tang Soo Do will enjoy all the benefits of belonging to the World Tang Soo Do Association.

Submitted by, Lebogang Ramhago, Botswana Tang Soo Do

4 WTSDA News Winter/Spring 2012-2013 Embracing Change for a Bold Future

ompetitors and family members joined from Chapel Hill Tang Soo Do for Senior Advanced Gup together once again to celebrate another year Champion, Kenny Wagner from Scota Karate Academy in Region 7 during our annual Championship for Adult Advanced Gup Champion, Andy Golla from held on November 3rd. This year’s tournament Scota Karate Academy for Junior Black Belt Champion, cameC with a great deal of change with the loss of our dear Lynn Montgomery from Scota Karate Academy for Grandmaster Shin and the relocation of the WTSDA Senior Black Belt Champion and Carlos Rodrigues from Headquarters to our region. As our region grows, so Scota Karate Academy for Adult Black Belt Champion. does our responsibility to continue Grandmaster Shin’s Congratulations to all the competitors for a job well done. vision for World Tang Soo Do as a way of life, built on A well run event has many people working hard behind a strong sense of brotherhood. This year marked the the scenes. Thank you once again to Master Young and addition of new studios and the promotion of Mr. Young Carolina Martial Arts for hosting the Championship. of Carolina Martial Arts to Congratulations to Ms. Master. Master Strong was on Montgomery for taking over the hand to perform the promotion Scholarship Committee Chair ceremony and to remind us all position and transitioning so that by working together, we well. We had a wonderful raffle can all achieve great things for and sale table and expect great ourselves, our studios, and the things for 2013. Thank you WTSDA. to all the studios who brought Setting a great example for the extraordinary raffle baskets leadership in our region was to support our scholarship the Studio of the Year winner, fund. Thank you to Chad Chapel Hill Tang Soo Do. The Smith from Palmetto Panther Instructor of the Year went to Martial Arts, Tina Stevens Lynn Montgomery from Scota and Michael Patterson from Karate Academy. Student of Gilreath Karate for being our the Year went to Cathryn Lyons security team for this event. from Twin Dragons Martial Thank you to Dr. Davis from Arts & Fitness. Family of the Twin Dragons and Mr. Padgett Year was once again the Davis/ from Palmetto Panther Martial Larson family from Twin Dragons Martial Arts & Fitness Arts for providing our First Aid. Thank you to Master and the Community Service Award went to Maxim Kuehner for being our Championship announcer and to Williams from Scota Karate Academy. The scholarship Master Scota for handling all the Championship entries check was awarded to Ben Causby from Causby Karate and results. A very special thank you goes to Master Academy and the Spirit Award from the Fall Black Strong for honoring us with the Friday night workout and Belt Test was awarded to Judy Mayfield from Palmetto attending our 2012 Championship. Panther Martial Arts. A special award for his dedication As we say farewell to 2012, we will boldly face any to the WTSDA was awarded to Mr. Barker who will be challenge that 2013 has to offer. The 2013 calendar of leaving our region to return to Alaska with his family. He events offers plenty of wonderful training opportunities will be greatly missed. for our studios. Region 7 will proudly represent the The division winners of this year’s Region 7 WTSDA and continue the tradition of brotherhood and Championship were Aubrey Plourde from Scota Karate knowledge under the guidance of Grandmaster Beaudoin Academy for Junior Gup Champion, Jeffrey Carreon and all the Masters of our beloved association. from Causby Karate Academy for Senior Gup Champion, Roberta Barnes from Scota Karate Academy for Adult Submitted by, Gup Champion, Noah Block from Scota Karate Academy Cassandra W. Kimmerly for Junior Advanced Gup Champion, Kristin McMahon Twin Dragons Martial Arts & Fitness

Winter/Spring 2012-2013 visit www.wtsda.com for world and regional information WTSDA News 5 The Economic Crisis in Greece or the last two years Greece has been under the of “Indomitable” spirit. This is the spirit which tells you greatest economic crisis in its history. Greek to keep practicing when your body screams in pain and citizens have reached their limits. In a country feels that it can no longer make it. Developing through with 9 million people, the official registered years of training, this indomitable spirit provides an inner Funemployed has reached 1,000,000, while unofficially is strength and discipline, giving us the power to overcome estimated to be far greater than 1,500,000. Within the past every obstacle we face in our lives. two years people who still have their jobs have seen their The third and most important benefit that derives salaries reduced by 50% while the government, almost from our engagement with Tang Soo Do is that we daily, announces new financial measures for the sake belong to the large family of the WORLD TANG SOO of state’s economical survival. Tougher measures have DO ASSOCIATION!! This association is an example for already been announced for the upcoming months! many others and is led by a charismatic lead figure that Greeks have fallen into despair. The majority suffer shows the way with vision, discipline, and commitment to from depression. They fail to see hope, and don’t have the its target, Grandmaster JAE CHUL SHIN. strength to see the future under a more optimistic scope. For all of us there is no better example to get strength We even have suicides because of the situation. and courage, to continue creating and growing, and Experiencing all of the above in our everyday life, achieving the goal of the Association. 20 years of non- those of us who exercise in a traditional martial art, stop effort and commitment to the goal of building a new consider ourselves lucky. Through Tang Soo Do and all headquarters of this size!! This achievement shows us the of its benefits we are able to deal with the above situation ability that we may have as a nation if we establish goals in a calm and peaceful way. We are fortunate having the and persevere. chance to meet Tang Soo Do and make it part of our All of the instructors are grateful that we are students everyday life since our childhood. We have learned to of the Korean traditional martial art of Tang Soo Do and recognize the real values in life and not those imposed family members of the World Tang Soo Do Association. from everyday lifestyle. We focus on the spiritual side of Through various examples, Tang Soo Do has shown us life rather than the material. The economic crisis can hurt that man has unlimited potential as long as he tries in the us only in a material way. Those who have based their right spirit! happiness in non-material goods are not afraid of losing As instructors, it is our duty to apply this knowledge anything because no one can take away what they have in everyday life and educate our students and others so inside of them. Their psychological situation cannot be that together we can make a better and more hopeful disturbed due to their internal balance. A major part of tomorrow. We are grateful to the Association and Grandmaster, who, through their way show us our way.

Greeks have fallen into Submitted by, Instructors of Hellas Tang Soo Do despair. The majority suffer from depression.

Tang Soo Do consists of an emphasis on the non-material values in a person’s life. They can’t take our practice. The joy and spiritual awakening that we feel when we do hyung cannot be taken away. To continue to “live” all we need is a do bohk. We don’t need anything else, not even shoes! The second important benefit we have gained through hard and painful practice in Tang Soo Do is the cultivation

6 WTSDA News Winter/Spring 2012-2013 Making “Hal-abeoji” Shin Proud , like all of us, find myself thinking about the impact We now have grandchildren who are growing up in the IGrandmaster Shin and Tang Soo Do have had on my life. studio. Our granddaughter met Grandmaster Shin at the I, gratefully, associated myself with a man and organization 2010 World Tournament. He signed the bottom of her foot which does not discriminate against women. I have known and laughed as the 1 year old tried to look at the writing on women who attempted to train in her foot. She competed in front of the martial arts only to be shamed “Hal-abeoji Shin” (Grand Father out of class and told that martial Shin) a year ago at the age of 2. arts were for men. You have to The smile on his face as he signed understand that this was back in her Tiny Tiger medal was priceless. the 70’s. Martial arts was still fairly Nyka, like the rest of us, was looking new in the U.S., however, at this forward to seeing him again at the time Kwan Chang Nim was already 2012 World Tournament. At this forging the way for women in the tournament she, with the innocent martial arts. wisdom of a 3-year-old, said, “Hal- John and I married in 1980, abeoji is proud of us. He is watching moved to Reno, Nevada in 1981, us from Heaven’s window.” and started Tang Soo Do in Reno. Master John Bennett holding Nyka Ewool (3 years), me, So, first, what other activity We started looking at martial art’s Zharayah Bennett-Ewool, Zanaan Bennett holding Jaevyn Ewool (1 year) has such a family feel? Secondly, place in our new family. We realized what activity is this amazingly that families needed to be cohesive in order to be successful. multigenerational? The only other thing that has had this much Tang Soo Do was the perfect glue. Our children grew up in the influence on me and my family is our church. studio learning maturity, leadership, friendship and physical Thank you Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin for helping to success. They felt that KCN Shin cared for them and wanted shape my life, my children’s lives, and now my grandchildren’s them to be successful both in and out of the studio. They loved lives. KCN Shin as a grandfather and would look forward to seeing Submitted by, him at the various events we attended. Carla Bennett, Oh Dan, Women’s and Children’s Committee Region 9 World Tang Soo Do Family Remembers n Saturday, August 4th, 2012, students and instructors Grandmaster Shin passed away in July after accomplishing Ofrom New England gathered to remember Grandmaster so much in his life. Especially important to him was his dream Jae C. Shin with a memorial picnic at the Meriden Boys and of building a permanent world headquarters. The grand Girls Club Cuno Camp. opening of this great building took place on Sunday, July 22nd, After the Region 9 Black Belt test in the morning where 2012 in Burlington, NC. He had another dream which was thirty three students showed their skills, family and friends not realized before he passed. At the new World headquarters, came together to share food, drink, and great stories about the he wanted to have a beautiful meditation garden for many to man who shared his life to make a true Tang Soo Do family. enjoy. Our region decided to raise funds during the memorial After a delicious potluck meal, where the region supplied hot picnic to help make this last dream possible. Memorial t-shirts dogs and everyone else contributed salads, desserts, side dishes were sold and donations collected. Mr. Jones donated funds and drinks, the memorial service began. collected from his pre-championship tournament. With the The service started by showing a captioned interview in support from all of the great students and families of our Korean of Grandmaster Shin from a Korean online magazine. region we were able to raise $2740. What an awesome job we He talked about his early life and how he came to America. did. Thank you for your support! Much of the information had never been previously seen by the students. Then a video was shown of Grandmaster Submitted by, Shin’s son, Rob Shin, eulogizing his father at the World Tang Karin Roumanis Soo Do memorial service in North Carolina after the world championship. This was followed by the Region 9 Masters telling stories of some of their experiences with Kwan Cha Nim.

Winter/Spring 2012-2013 visit www.wtsda.com for world and regional information WTSDA News 7 Master Nate Gordon’s visit to Cape Town e (members of Cape Town Tang Soo Do ) had the privilege of a 3 week visit by Master Nate Gordon during which he taught our classes twice a week. It only took the first classW for us to realize we were in the presence of a world class Master. When I first met Master Gordon I was struck by his humble , subdued mannerism. I am sure many a person would think they could beat up Master Gordon if they were to get into a fight with him. That was until he demonstrated a couple of self-defence techniques. Soon everyone ran when he asked for volunteers to show us yet another way to protect ourselves. Through his sayings ( stick out your thumb and pick a plum) and the way he taught his classes he made sure we grasped and understood the new techniques and forms. He also shared how he remembers words and codes by association which was very helpful. If you struggled with something he tried another approach and in the words of some of my fellow students:

“It was an experience we’ll never forget, and he was very patient,.” –Jamie

“I like it, I like it a lot!” –Mohammed

“You can see in him absolute dedication to Tang Soo Do. A man who lives by our codes and tenets.” –Ameer

He ended his 3 week stay with a self-defence seminar where we could invite friends and family. One of the visitors commented afterwards that this was time very well spent and was amazed by all of the valuable knowledge they gained, especially defending themselves against knife attacks. I must admit that I feel proud to be part of the World Tang Soo Do Association. A very big thank you to Master Gordon for all his time and effort. We look forward to your return to Cape Town next year.

Submitted By, Susan Brink, 6th Gup Cape Town Tang Soo Do, South Africa

8 WTSDA News Winter/Spring 2012-2013 Unexpected Benefit

n Region 8 we have a total of 3 Black Belt Camps, of my sessions, came up to me after the last session and two youth and one adult. For the first time this year said “this was the funnest thing ever.” I decided to volunteer as a camp counselor for the On Sunday the camp had the pleasure of being second youth camp. Though I enjoy camping and woke by Mother Nature rather than an alarm. At 5am Ihave experience as a camp counselor from my years in a turkey strolled through camp repeatedly calling for his the Girl Scouts, I was still a bit nervous about taking on companions for almost 30 minutes. Though I thought this new challenge. I knew I was going to have a busy it was an excellent way to wake up, not all campers and weekend but I also thought it would be stressful taking counselors agreed. After breakfast I had the pleasure on the responsibility of supervising a group of campers. of assisting Master Fattori teach Naihanchi Cho Dan Well, I didn’t have to worry. Camp was a wonderful to a group of Cho Dan Bo’s. Camp concluded with the experience. My co-counselor Patty Gauani and I got along graduation ceremony. I always enjoy seeing students, very well from the moment we met and quickly developed young or old, achieving their goals and reaching new a friendship. We had six terrific 12 year old girls in our ranks. cabin. The girls got along well and spent most of their sports activity time together. In the evenings they stayed together as a group and made sure that they spent time It was wonderful working with at all activities. They even took time before the evening activities started to walk throughout the camp collecting the kids and seeing eyes light up trash and lost items. In addition to my duties as a counselor I had when they were able to connect volunteered to teach flexible weapons for the breakout their newly learned skills... training sessions. When I had offered my services I was informed that the session topics had been selected as well as the instructors. My experience in girl scouting and When all gear was packed, and all campers from my martial arts training told me to be prepared, so I packed my cabin retrieved by family members, I packed my car and ropes and safety glasses just in case one of the designated headed home. Though I was tired, I was very happy. I instructors was unable to attend camp. My preparations had a fantastic weekend. paid off. After off loading my gear into my cabin I moved It wasn’t until the next day that the unexpected hit me. my car to the parking lot. As I was leaving the parking I am a pre-hospital registered nurse and work on a medic lot I met Master Waters who was greeting the incoming unit. I respond on calls for critically ill or injured people. counselors and campers. Master Waters recalled that I My job has a lot of variety but also has its stressful had offered to teach flexible weapons and informed me moments. Martial arts has helped me to deal with that that they had an unexpected change in the schedule and stress. On the Monday after camp I was kept busy from needed someone to teach a breakout session. He asked the time I started work at 7am. As the ambulance was if I would be willing to teach. I was thrilled that he had returning me to my medic unit truck after the second call asked me, and of course, eagerly agreed. I retrieved my of the day, it hit me. I had the same feeling that I have after equipment from my car and instantly began to review spending a week on vacation. I suddenly realized that my lesson plan. I taught one session on Friday night even though my weekend was filled with responsibilities before a severe storm changed everyone’s plans and sent and many activities, it was a mental vacation for me. It all campers and staff back to their cabins. On Saturday, took me away from the stresses of my work. I felt relaxed, Master Waters and Master Godwin decided to keep my recharged, and ready to take on whatever came my way. flexible weapons session on the schedule. I taught three Who would ever think that taking on extra sessions throughout the day. It was wonderful working responsibilities would actually be a good way to reduce with the kids and seeing eyes light up when they were able the stress in your life. to connect their newly learned skills with our Tang Soo Do techniques. I must admit that the highlight of the Submitted by, sessions was when one young boy, who had attended two Katrina Fausnacht, Sam Dan

Winter/Spring 2012-2013 visit www.wtsda.com for world and regional information WTSDA News 9 Grandmaster Shin’s tournament Memorial Service set-up

10 WTSDA News Winter/Spring 2012-2013 World Tournament

Winter/Spring 2012-2013 visit www.wtsda.com for world and regional information WTSDA News 11 Master Promotions Championship & Demonstration Cup winners

12 WTSDA News Winter/Spring 2012-2013 Headquarter’s Dedication

Winter/Spring 2012-2013 visit www.wtsda.com for world and regional information WTSDA News 13 2012 Spring Dan Testing Results

6th Dan Master 30578 Jason K. Church...... Korean Martial Arts Institute I 37202 Colin Silk...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 20746 Larry R. Wick...... Fairbanks Academy of TSD 30537 Cesar E. Fernandez....C&Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst. 37205 Andrew J. Kilsby...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 20899 Paul T. Mimidis...... Mimidis Karate 29787 Philip J. Geiter...... Bethlehem Martial Arts Academy 37209 Matthew Silk...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 20713 Michael E. Kaye...... Penn State Martial Arts Group 29105 Laura A. Myers...... Korean Martial Arts Institute I 39220 Laura J. Hoyt...... Allied Gardens Tang Soo Do 5th Dan Master 29260 Sheldon Stewart Soon...... Rising Star Tang Soo Do 33082 Carol E. Jury...... Austin Karate Academy 21101 Michael F. Porco...... Porcos Karate Academy II 28097 Edward Stumm...... East Coast Karate Institute 22216 Justin C. Bailey...... TEAM Martial Arts Academy 18921 Michael W. Hicks...... Oak Mountain Martial Arts 31587 Deborah Zamora-Soon...... Morning Star Tang Soo Do 2nd Dan 24085 Timothy G. Schroeder...Tahoe City Martial Arts Academy 23793 Pedro Perez...... Shins Tang Soo Do Corozal 37000 Lauren A. D’Amico...... Porcos Karate 22133 Ricardo Valdez Herrera...Academy Tang Soo Do Caborca 27157 Derrick D. Nevado...... Nevado Karate Arts 41521 Abigail M. Rapillo...... J.C. Karate 22552 Mark D. Jorgensen...... Keystone Martial Arts 32245 Wim W.R. Mikkers...... Si Nan Ju Nederland 41002 Stephen Lang...... Valentin Karate 21263 Terry B. Summers ...... Summers Martial Arts 32028 Ruth Lorenzo...... Lorenzo Tang Soo Do Studio 41004 Philippe L. Recalt...... Valentin Karate 4th Dan Master 3rd Dan 41307 John F. Weinheimer III...... Valentin Karate 31196 Ricky D. Young...... Young Tang Soo Do-Huntsville 36651 Ronald M. Dauplaise...... Costas Tang Soo Do 41519 Melissa B. Blancato...... Valentin Karate II 25584 James G. Young...... Carolina Martial Arts 35584 Alexander Henderson...World Tang Soo Karate Academy 35011 Amdrilis Torres...... Shin Tang Soo Do Orocovis 29645 Scott D. Sandt...... Rock Solid Karate 37035 Ryan H. Winkelvoss...... Northern Star Karate 42165 Noel Ramirez...... Shin Tang Soo Do Arecibo 28640 Stephen Bradbury...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 39126 Jason L. Fry...... Pocono Tang Soo Do 39740 Jose L. Gonzalez Cruz...... Black Belt Fitness Center 28644 Linda Bradbury...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 39127 Kevin A. Young...... Pocono Tang Soo Do 42175 Lilly A. Soto...... Dragon Masters Karate Studio 25132 Daniel T. Marcko...... Sweden Tang Soo Do 38142 Alex P. Fausnacht...... Mimidis Karate 41076 Barry M. Mitchneck..... Bethlehem Martial Arts Academy 29562 Nicholas M. Acri...... Jae Nam Training Academy 39038 Chad L. Smith...... Palmetto Panther Martial Arts 41072 Qiana P. Jackson...... Morning Star Tang Soo Do 25639 Veronica Amorim...... South African Tang Soo Do 39046 Katherine M. Scully...... Scota Karate Academy 41103 Patrick A. Curtin...... Morning Star Tang Soo Do 29716 Jimmy Bailey...... Fire Dragon Karate I 34581 Stephanie E. Beard...... Korean Martial Arts Institute I 41588 Rodney V. Ralph...... New York City Tang Soo Do 25506 Scott T. Jones...... Glenbrook Martial Arts 38112 Antonio Ahmed...... Korean Martial Arts Institute I 41118 Autumn S. Richardson...World Tang Soo Karate Academy 24658 Kelly D. Goodwin...... Coastal Canyon Tang Soo Do 35107 Eric Jason Rash...... Korean Martial Arts Institute I 38406 Leah Mahoney...... East Coast Karate Institute 4th Dan Instructor 38108 Adam Bramble...... Korean Martial Arts Institute I 42113 Michael Knudson...... East Coast Karate Institute II 29254 Sally Sweeney...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 39111 Paul S. Maguire...... East Coast Karate Institute 36061 Carmen A. Santiago-Willis...... D & S Karate 30694 Scott N. Sweeney...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 37084 Jenna Lynn Giraulo...... Imperial Dragon Tang Soo Do 41567 Todd Hicks, Sr...... D & S Karate 26086 Phillip L. Mattox.... International Martial Arts of Waterloo 22051 Dawn M. Walls...... Tyrone Tang Soo Do 42057 Sierra Locke...... C&Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst. 26702 Glenn E. Engel...... Waverly Karate Club 37541 Jordan T. Royer...... Clearfield-D.J. Studios 42058 Vanessa Hochhauser...C&Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst. 30035 C. Donald Weinberg...... Vaughns Dojang IV-Audubon 39235 Teresita Centeno Mena...... Hwa Rang Tang Soo Do 41563 Robin Thiers...... Brandywine Martial Arts I 28138 Wayne A. Rosenkrans, Jr....Vaughns Dojang IV-Audubon 39236 Leonardo Barboza Rodriguez...... Bassai Tang Soo Do 42084 Kira L. Ousey...... Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A. 29742 Mike Allen...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 35513 Daniel Eriksson...... Sweden Tang Soo Do 42085 Karen Clickner-Ousey...... Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A. 29746 Leslie R. Hartt...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 33719 Luis Alfonso Garcia Valenzuela...... Tang Soo Do Alfa 42043 Benjamin J. Galing...... Black Belt Academy 30702 Martin Silk...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 39003 Aldo Zalazar...... Grupo Tae Kyun R42044 Pooja Kamlesh Patel...... Black Belt Academy 30703 Andrew Silk...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 38006 Bernardo Pellice...... Pellice Studio 39128 Rachel M. Berger...... Northern Star Karate 28055 Rommel Bernarte...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 33026 Jaime Marcelo Cardenas.Coyhaique TSD Chile Lung-Do 40512 Alan W. Deckel...... Northern Star Karate 28660 Ben Harper...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 37243 Rosevida P. Lalvani...... Eagle Academy of Martial Arts 41589 Frederick E. Satmary...... Northern Star Karate 34742 Richard Suijker...... Dojang Ki Kong Nederland 38558 Pamela Russell...... Eagle Academy of Martial Arts 42045 Ezekiel R. Warren...... Artecas Martial Arts 31711 Marja E. Dijkstra-Meijer...... Jip Kye Sohn Nederland 38468 Aaron Tucker...... Tuckers Tang Soo Do 42079 Lucas X. Froman...... Vaughns Dojang II-Pottstown 30284 Bauke Dijkstra...... Jip Kye Sohn Nederland 35307 Jori Vermeulen...... Chung Shin - Nederland 42080 Joshua M. Pulley...... Vaughns Dojang II-Pottstown 34740 Wahing Lee...... Velo Ryu Ha Nederland 37173 Manon M. Bakker...... Chung Shin - Nederland 23762 Lester J. Hicks...... Chosen Martial Arts Academy 27116 Ilin L. Rocovits...... TEAM Martial Arts Academy 35774 Rob Van der Voort...... Shin Do Kwan Nederland 42152 Tok C. Kim...... Chapin Martial Arts 30131 Giselle Sharpe...... Karate Masters, Inc 33790 Jacob De Graaf...... Si Nan Ju Nederland 42159 Stephanie F. Smith..Twin Dragons Martial Arts & Fitness 29175 David W. Miller...... Millers North Alabama Tang Soo Do 29753 Donna M. Harvey...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 42158 Alonzo H. Mays Jr...... Capitol Tang Soo Do 32200 Kayla L. Vaden...... Millers North Alabama Tang Soo Do 36734 Sarah S. Chapman...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 42064 Swarup K. Sahu...... Godwins Shin Karate Institute 14 WTSDA News Winter/Spring 2012-2013 2012 Spring Dan Testing Results

42145 George J. Ferrio, III...... Korean Martial Arts Institute VI 38176 Michel Aarden...... Shin Do Kwan Nederland 44006 Kristina Offerdahl...... J.C. Karate 41616 Jacob S. Pessin...... East Coast Karate Institute 38179 Edwin Muurling...... Jip Kye Sohn Nederland 44007 Sophia Offerdahl...... J.C. Karate 42105 Tim J. Bellew...... East Coast Karate Institute 40210 Ashland M. Williams...... Fairbanks Academy of TSD 44008 Caroline Redlitz...... J.C. Karate 42109 Matthew DiPaolo...... East Coast Karate Institute 41156 Sharon E. Johnson...... Fairbanks Academy of TSD 44009 Lillian M. Morenz...... J.C. Karate 42112 Gregory J. LaMonaca...... East Coast Karate Institute 42182 Roy Whitford...... Soldotna Tang Soo Do Club 44010 Erin C. Beckett...... J.C. Karate 41557 Rachel Tomaloff...... Oxford Karate Institute 39274 Shahram Salahi...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44011 Victoria R. Vreeland...... Valentin Karate 41540 Katie M. Maloney...... Keystone Martial Arts 40274 Rebecca F. Wears...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44012 Mercedes Valentin...... Valentin Karate 42194 Lindsey L. Rothrock...... Summers Martial Arts 40810 Thomas Woodford...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44013 Raeshell K. Valentin-Nixon...... Valentin Karate 40520 Shawn E. Keister...... Josefiks Korean Tang Soo Do 40820 David Stopford...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44014 Katerina T. Eaton...... Valentin Karate II 42188 Josiah J. Stork...... Raystown Tang Soo Do 41276 Meleca Salahi...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44015 Jamie L. Wyman...... Valentin Karate II 40072 Tom Herron...... Tyrone Tang Soo Do 41284 Alastair N. Brydon...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44016 Hailey R. Morelli...... Valentin Karate II 40073 Neal M. Herron...... Tyrone Tang Soo Do 41286 Geoff J. Annis...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44017 Lucian M. Nunez...... Valentin Karate III R40074 Jacob J. Herron...... Josefiks Korean T.S.D. 39301 Panagiotis G. Kappos...... Hellas Athens Tang Soo Do 44018 William L. Glidden...... Valentin Karate III 41570 Steve L. Forsburg...... D.J. Tang Soo Do Studio 37745 Dimitrios Psarris...... Dojang Greece 44019 Joseph T. Roy...... Tang Soo Do of Central New York 41260 Christopher R. Miller...... Buckeye Tang Soo Do 42115 Margaret DelFabbro...... Korean Martial Arts Institute II 44020 Aidan D. Elwell...... Tang Soo Do of Central New York 41821 Megan L. Geraghty...... Treasure Coast Tang Soo Do 42130 Theodore K. Fairfield...... Korean Martial Arts Institute II 44021 Zachary T. Boepple...... Tang Soo Do of Central New York 41235 Wesley D. Floyd...... Central Florida Tang Soo Do 41213 Russell P. McClelland...... Korean Martial Arts Institute I 44022 Carol McKenzie...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 41797 Derek A. West...... Central Florida Tang Soo Do 41650 Veronica G. Hylak...... Korean Martial Arts Institute VII 44023 Martin Ross...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 41037 Karen Guzman Aguilar...... Pyung Ahn TSD Costa Rica 41203 Laura K. Nichols...... Korean Martial Arts Institute IV 44024 Donna M. Ferguson...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 42024 Ramon Alfaro Villalobos...... Shim Kong Costa Rica 42132 Rachelle Schneider...... Korean Martial Arts Institute II 44025 Adam Leathem...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 38519 Sandra Fritz...... Sweden Tang Soo Do 42127 Luke J. Wagner...... Korean Martial Arts Institute II 44026 Blair Leathem...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 38520 Peter Fritz...... Sweden Tang Soo Do 41634 Samuel W. Namey...... Korean Martial Arts Institute II 44027 Pablo Ramirez...... Shin Tang Soo Do Orocovis 40501 Hanna Soderlund...... Sweden Tang Soo Do 42120 Matthew C. Porter...... Korean Martial Arts Institute III 44028 Abdiel M. Gonzalez...... Shin Tang Soo Do Orocovis 41025 Claudia Nancy Soto Caldera...... Tang Soo Do Ryun Ma 42117 William P. Kibler...... Korean Martial Arts Institute IV 44029 Jorge Berdecia...... Shins Tang Soo Do Barranquitas 37290 Ruben Rodriguez Gomez...... Escuela TSD Hermosillo 40773 Mario Gonzalez...... Tang Soo Do Karate Institute 44030 Daniel R. May...... Robinsons Martial Arts Institute 37292 Oscar Arturo Pereda Vazquez.... Escuela TSD Hermosillo 41775 Amanda M. Masumoto...... Tang Soo Do Karate Institute 44031 William T. Phinney...... Robinsons Martial Arts Institute 39231 Noelia Fernanda Castillo Betancourt... Escuela TSD Hermosillo 41776 Alexis M. Stoke...... Tang Soo Do Karate Institute 44032 Sierra N. Crane...... Robinsons Martial Arts Institute 41031 Karla Samantha Yanez Garcia.... Escuela TSD Hermosillo 41786 Logan O. Beltz...... Allied Gardens Tang Soo Do 44033 Janie Grace Ruddell...... Robinsons Martial Arts Institute 42005 Julio L. Pintos...... Frattini Studio I 42207 Bo VanDenzen...... Dojang Cho-Hwa 44034 Roberta LoSchiavo...... World Tang Soo Karate Academy 42007 Julio M. Pintos...... Frattini Studio I 42255 Conor Mitchell...... Austin Karate Academy 44035 Bethany Katz...... East Coast Karate Institute II 42004 Juan Occhiuzzi...... Frattini Studio II 42254 Hannah Canter...... Austin Karate Academy 44036 Max Eldabbas...... East Coast Karate Institute II 42012 Nahuel Luis Lopez...... Lopez Studio 41765 Jac C. Hargrave...... Redwood Dragon Tang Soo Do 44037 Nicholas Christianson...... East Coast Karate Institute II 42713 Evan M. Jevnikar...... Arrowhead Tang Soo Do 42280 Zachary Gliebe...... Positive Karate USA 44038 Michael Blithe...... East Coast Karate Institute II 41248 Brynn A. Ellis...... Pacini Martial Arts Academy 41502 Jesulie de Cuba...... Gihae Tang Soo Do Aruba 44039 Rodney Rhodes...... East Coast Karate Institute II 41251 Norma M. Dockstader...... Lion Heart Tang Soo Do 41504 Marelvia Erasmus...... Gihae Tang Soo Do Aruba 44040 Brian T. Newsome...... D & S Karate 42245 Chloe G. Williams...... Elmhurst Tang Soo Do 42184 Nathan Machacek...... Valley Tang Soo Do Academy 44041 Michael W. Morris...... D & S Karate 42246 Emma L. Williams...... Elmhurst Tang Soo Do 42279 Cody F. Vincent...... Positive Karate USA 44042 Thomas P. Morris...... D & S Karate 42247 Renee M. Mitchell...... Elmhurst Tang Soo Do 1st Dan 44043 Titus M. Irvin...... Chosen Martial Arts Academy 42211 Jayson A. Knight...... East Mississippi Tang Soo Do 44000 Matthew R. Viarengo...... Ts Karate 44044 Chris R. Neff...... C&Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst. 42212 S. Joseph Knight...... East Mississippi Tang Soo Do 44001 Nicholas Bendanna...... Ts Karate 44045 Grant A. Weiner...... Brandywine Martial Arts I 39750 Jeffery L. Hardison...... North Alabama Tang Soo Do 44002 Jessica Morton...... Ts Karate 44046 Christeyn M. Fremont...... Brandywine Martial Arts I 42218 Kotaro Hino...... North Alabama Tang Soo Do 44003 Michael A. Esposito...... Ts Karate 44047 Austin M. Miller...... Brandywine Martial Arts I 42219 Marcus W. Underwood...... North Alabama Tang Soo Do 44004 Joseph Filippone...... Ts Karate 44048 Lauren M. Peterman...... Brandywine Martial Arts II 37168 Emiel E. Van Meurs...... Shin Do Kwan Nederland 44005 Angel Soto...... Glenbrook Martial Arts 44049 Theresa M. Miller...... Brandywine Martial Arts I

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44050 Marian S. Green...... Brandywine Martial Arts I 44094 Hunter Willoughby...... Korean Martial Arts Institute IV 44139 Isaac J. DeLuca...... D.J. Tang Soo Do Studio 44051 Tara R. Alemany...... Northern Star Karate 44095 Emma Forman...... Korean Martial Arts Institute IV 44140 Lance T. Deluca...... D.J. Tang Soo Do Studio 44052 Carly C. Kleinstern...... Northern Star Karate 44096 Joseph A. Roumillat...... Korean Martial Arts Institute V 44141 Nathanael Twoey...... D.J. Tang Soo Do Studio 44053 Mark A. Ceaser...... Pocono Tang Soo Do 44097 Sean Smith...... Korean Martial Arts Institute VI 44142 Andrew L. Mickle...... D.J. Tang Soo Do Studio 44054 Billy M. Hall...... Impact Martial Arts 44098 Reetika D. Patel...... Korean Martial Arts Institute VI 44143 Allyson C. Reese...... D.J. Tang Soo Do Studio 44055 Jonathan Scheffey...... Impact Martial Arts 44100 Ian Thomas...... Korean Martial Arts Institute VI 44144 Carlie Kovacik...... D.J. Tang Soo Do Studio 44056 Jacob Adams...... Elite Martial Arts 44101 Dylan J. McDonough...... Korean Martial Arts Institute VI 44145 Bethany L. Keyser...... Buckeye Tang Soo Do 44057 Rachel M. Keifer...... Elite Martial Arts 44102 Elizabeth A. Lowry...... Korean Martial Arts Institute VI 44146 Alexander J. Druhan...... Middleburg Martial Arts 44058 Matthew M. McCandless...... Rising Star Tang Soo Do 44103 Emma Willson...... Korean Martial Arts Institute VI 44147 John A. Chiovaro...... Middleburg Martial Arts 44059 Jennifer A. McClure...Rising Phoenix Martial Arts Academy 44104 Kenneth Enos...... Korean Martial Arts Institute VII 44148 Alison E. Tengzelius...... Suncoast Tang Soo Do 44060 Lisa M. Glass...... Top Kick Karate 44105 Heather L. Enos...... Korean Martial Arts Institute VII 44149 Antonio Ortiz...... Suncoast Tang Soo Do 44061 Benjamin M. Bienert...... Artecas Martial Arts 44106 Jason P. Male...... Korean Martial Arts Institute VII 44151 Bjorn Holmberg...... Sweden Tang Soo Do 44062 Andrew T. Hankinson...... Artecas Martial Arts 44107 Forrest C. Hartman...... Korean Martial Arts Institute VII 44152 Stefan Ingelgird...... Sweden Tang Soo Do 44063 Rohan Jhunjhunwala...... Vaughns Dojang I-Phoenixville 44108 Benjamin Pixley...... East Coast Karate Institute 44153 Carina E. Berglund...... Goteborg Tang Soo Do 44064 Eric M. Teunissen...... Vaughns Dojang IV-Audubon 44109 Daniel Etling...... East Coast Karate Institute 44154 Johan Engelbrektsson...... Goteborg Tang Soo Do 44065 Michael A. D’Annunzio...... Vaughns Dojang IV-Audubon 44110 Samara Thomas...... East Coast Karate Institute 44155 Saul Mijael Ibaven Bueno...... Tang Soo Do Ryun MA 44066 Peter Teunissen...... Vaughns Dojang I-Phoenixville 44111 Nicholas Verdi...... East Coast Karate Institute 44156 Roberto Diaz deLeon Sosa...... Tang Soo Do Ryun MA 44067 Christine Strowhouer...... Vaughns Dojang I-Phoenixville 44112 Matthew Verdi...... East Coast Karate Institute 44157 Duval U. Moreno Cerino...... Tang Soo Do Ryun MA 44068 Harrison E. Wallace...... Mimidis Karate 44113 Samantha Conde...... East Coast Karate Institute 44158 Jaime Alejandro Rodriguez Reyes...Tang Soo Do Ryun MA 44069 Lily Delle-Levine...... Mimidis Karate 44114 Eileen Wang...... East Coast Karate Institute 44160 Maria Guadalupe Ramirez Romero....Escuela TSD Hermosillo 44070 Ben C. Parkins...... Mimidis Karate 44115 Alex Mull-Dreyer...... East Coast Karate Institute 44161 Jaime Audres Inzunza Jimenez...... Tang Soo Do IMSS 44071 Brenda Fijalkowski...... Mimidis Karate 44116 Shantanu Tripathy...... East Coast Karate Institute 44162 Alexis Angel Lencinas...... Alvarez Studio 44072 Julisa Torres...... Mimidis Karate 44117 Luke Lesher...... East Coast Karate Institute 44163 Rodrigo Leandro Gimenez...... Alvarez Studio 44073 Alexander R. Rushe...... Chapin Martial Arts 44118 Michael Kelly...... East Coast Karate Institute 44164 Gisela Urrels...... Alvarez Studio 44074 Mariam Hezabel Coats...... Palmetto Panther Martial Arts 44119 Stephen E. Tristani...... Oxford Karate Institute 44165 Ramiro Carlos Alvarez...... Alvarez Studio 44075 Jason J. Williams, Jr...... Palmetto Panther Martial Arts 44120 Joshua Campbell...... Oxford Karate Institute 44166 Enrique Santiago Fernandez...... Alvarez Studio 44076 Nancy L. Miller...... Palmetto Panther Martial Arts 44121 Mark D. Espenschied...... Oxford Karate Institute 44167 Ruben A. Tapia...... Grupo Tae Kyun 44077 Michael S. Matsko...... Capitol Tang Soo Do 44122 Kyle Raha...... River Valley Tang Soo Do Academy 44168 Nicolas Andres Reportella...... Kick Fire Tang Soo Do 44078 Sharon K. Lovering...... Capitol Tang Soo Do 44123 Kiran Raha...... River Valley Tang Soo Do Academy 44169 Franco Saez Salas...... Kick Fire Tang Soo Do 44079 Charles S. Bailey...... Scota Karate Academy 44124 Avery G. Williams...... Keystone Martial Arts 44170 Facundo Ezequiel Perez...... Kick Fire Tang Soo Do 44080 Lucas D. Block...... Scota Karate Academy 44125 Aidan Meier...... Imperial Dragon Tang Soo Do 44171 Ricardo Joel Castillo...... Kick Fire Tang Soo Do 44081 Angel D. Caraballo...... Godwins Shin Karate Institute 44126 Waldemar Estrada...... Summers Martial Arts 44172 Franco Catini...... Kick Fire Tang Soo Do 44082 Jocelyn M. Roman...... Godwins Shin Karate Institute 44127 Delaney G. Kenyon...... Summers Martial Arts 44173 Eric Emiliano Jimenez...... Kick Fire Tang Soo Do 44083 Rajkiran Baskaran...... Godwins Shin Karate Institute 44128 Nicholas D. Pytel...... Summers Martial Arts II 44174 Fabrigio Gabriel Frassoni...... Kick Fire Tang Soo Do R44084 Kylie A. Matisa...... Godwins Shin Karate Institute 44129 William C. Kenyon...... Summers Martial Arts 44175 Sebastian Leonel Iarlori...... Frattini Studio I 44085 Lorraine Matisa...... Godwins Shin Karate Institute 44130 Aziz K. Salamy...... Summers Martial Arts 44176 Ezequiel D’Aguila...... Frattini Studio I 44086 Colleen Ritter...... Godwins Shin Karate Institute 44131 Robert Galvin...... Steel Dragons Martial Arts 44177 Heberto Villanueva...... Frattini Studio I 44087 Michelle Diaz...... Godwins Shin Karate Institute 44132 Meagan M. Smith...... Mountain Lair Tang Soo Do 44178 Leonel Cambeiro Agustin...... Best Fighter Studio 44088 Matthew Meredith...... Korean Martial Arts Institute I 44133 Michael J. Zaffuto...... Mountain Lair Tang Soo Do 44179 Francisco Nicolas Berthet...... Frattini Studio II 44089 Don Keane...... Korean Martial Arts Institute III 44134 Jacob Bailey...... Rivers Edge Martial Arts 44180 Delia Galvan...... Best Fighter Studio 44090 Daniel C. Fincken...... Korean Martial Arts Institute III 44135 Leah Bailey...... Rivers Edge Martial Arts 44181 Matias Nahuel Morena...... Atletes Tang Soo Do 44091 Adam P. Jagielski...... Korean Martial Arts Institute IV 44136 Logan N. Keth...... Josefiks Korean Tang Soo Do 44182 Marcelo Perez...... Serapio Tang Soo Do 44092 Dmitry Kibler...... Korean Martial Arts Institute IV 44137 Phil D. Hawkins...... Josefiks Korean Tang Soo Do 44183 Juan Miranda...... Coyhaique TSD Chile Lung-Do 44093 Riley Gosnell...... Korean Martial Arts Institute IV 44138 Vanessa Scaife...... Josefiks Korean Tang Soo Do 44184 Victor Sanchez...... Coyhaique TSD Chile Lung-Do

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44185 Oscar A. Mouras...... Coyhaique TSD Chile Lung-Do 44229 Wyatt S. Marshall...... Fairbanks Academy of TSD 44273 Kseniya Suvorova...... K.E.A. Tang Soo Do 44186 Edgardo R. Neira...... Coyhaique TSD Chile Lung-Do 44230 Keith I. Nelson...... Fairbanks Academy of TSD 44274 Vasilios Papadimitropoulos...... K.E.A. Tang Soo Do 44187 Mary Ellen Fladger...... Arrowhead Tang Soo Do 44231 Jules Mermelstein...... Fairbanks Academy of TSD 44275 Kiriakos Alevizos...... K.E.A. Tang Soo Do 44188 Cody Lee...... Arrowhead Tang Soo Do 44232 Kai Harper...... Fairbanks Academy of TSD 44276 Sokratis Ropi...... K.E.A. Tang Soo Do 44189 Katherine Larrimore...... Arrowhead Tang Soo Do-Tempe 44233 Marina Gorbik...... Magadan Tang Soo Do Karate School 44277 Shane C. Pence...... Range Martial Arts 44190 John E. Cloud...... Thunderbolt Tang Soo Do Academy 44234 Sharri A. Whitford...... Soldotna Tang Soo Do Club 44278 Oscar N. Franco...... Tang Soo Do Karate Institute 44191 Lucas W. Aderhold...... Pacini Martial Arts Academy 44235 Benjamin J. Pollard...... Soldotna Tang Soo Do Club 44279 Danielle Ferber...... Tang Soo Do Karate Institute 44192 Nathan Avila...... Starworld - AMAF 44236 Caleb W. Pollard...... Soldotna Tang Soo Do Club 44280 Allyson Masumoto...... Tang Soo Do Karate Institute 44193 Elizabeth Dunham...... Lindsays TSD Karate Center 44237 Dan J. McIntosh...... Soldotna Tang Soo Do Club 44281 Paula J. Robison...... Tang Soo Do Karate Institute 44194 Wesley A. Green...... Double Dragons TSD Academy 44238 Isaac J. Titus...... Soldotna Tang Soo Do Club 44282 Mae I. Stoke...... Tang Soo Do Karate Institute 44195 Markus Muennix...... Double Dragons TSD Academy 44239 Thomas W. Mills...... Valley Tang Soo Do Academy 44283 Efrain Perez...... Tang Soo Do Karate Institute 44196 Kristine M.Blackwell...... Eagle Academy of Martial Arts 44240 Mubene Ashami...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44284 Angelee C. Ferber...... Tang Soo Do Karate Institute 44197 Mark A. Kleinschmidt...... Tuckers Tang Soo Do 44241 Ryan Bernarte...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44285 Paul D. Noriega...... United States Karate Academy 44198 Zachary R. Russell...... Tuckers Tang Soo Do 44242 Mark J. Roberts...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44286 Clinton J. Tennant...... Allied Garden TSD Karate Acd. 44199 Michele Lewis...... Strahans Karate Center 44243 Owen Robertson...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44287 Steven G. Reese...... Y.T. Tang Soo Do 44200 Vicki L. Polk...... Strahans Karate Center 44244 Thomas Morgan...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44288 Rachael Sausman...... Texas Tang Soo Do Karate School 44201 Ashton L. Moore...... All American Tang Soo Do 44245 Ieuan S. Skuse...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44289 James H. Solomon..... Texas Tang Soo Do Karate School 44202 Cameron D. Fanguy...... Houma Tang Soo Do 44246 Bonita Andore...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44290 Isabel A. Grudowski...... Austin Karate Academy 44203 Caitlin M. Hidalgo...... East Mississippi Tang Soo Do 44247 Gemma L. Patterson...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44291 Shane A. Hollway...... Austin Karate Academy 44204 Justin Dunsford...... East Mississippi Tang Soo Do 44248 Chloe Willetts...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44292 Christian Madrigal Mata...... Pyung Ahn TSD Costa Rica 44205 Sabrina Taylor...... East Mississippi Tang Soo Do 44249 Samuel D. Kilvington...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44293 Ronald Lopez Blanco...... KEOM-SON TANG SOO DO 44206 Hannah Whitaker...... East Mississippi Tang Soo Do 44250 Sean D. Kilvington...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44294 Shannon L. Comstock...... TEAM Martial Arts Academy 44207 Tyler L. Senn...... North Alabama Tang Soo Do 44251 Aimee Teale-Mayo...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44295 Jessica Guzman...... TEAM Martial Arts Academy 44208 Michael Yu...... North Alabama Tang Soo Do 44252 Megan Halliday...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44296 Yamilet T. Reyes...... TEAM Martial Arts Academy 44209 Jacari I. Holt...... North Alabama Tang Soo Do 44253 Garland Z. Jing...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44297 Dena T. Kirgin...... TEAM Martial Arts Academy 44210 Andrew P. Wilson...... North Alabama Tang Soo Do 44254 Richard W. Maule...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44298 John L. Zavadil...... TEAM Martial Arts Academy 44211 Christopher R. Boggan...... North Alabama Tang Soo Do 44255 Louis MJ Wilson...... Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44299 Beauv B. Villatora...... TEAM Martial Arts Academy 44212 Tyrese Caldwell...... North Alabama Tang Soo Do 44256 Nektarios A. Tzanetos...... Hellas Athens Tang Soo Do 44300 Wendell Curtis Villatora, Sr... TEAM Martial Arts Academy 44213 Maaike Sprinkhuizen...... Shin Do Kwan Nederland 44257 Alexandra N. Kalodiki...... Hellas Athens Tang Soo Do 44301 Allegra Steenson...... Evergreen Tang Soo Do 44214 Robin Van der Ende...... Shin Do Kwan Nederland 44258 Manousos P. Antoniou...... Hellas Athens Tang Soo Do 44302 Julian M. Kral...... Evergreen Tang Soo Do 44215 Emma Bouterse...... Dojang Cho-Hwa 44259 Panagiotis G. Anastasopoulos...... Dojang Greece 44303 Jeremy W. Woods...... Evergreen Tang Soo Do 44216 Brian Van der Berg...... Dojang Ki Kong Nederland 44260 Dimitris F. Vlachos...... Dojang Greece 44304 Robert M. Ortiz...... Fitness Fanatics 44217 Chantal Govaart...... Dojang Ki Kong Nederland 44261 Maristos Kargarotos...... Dojang Greece 44305 Eugene Tanucci...... Haney Academy of Karate 44218 Savyrne Scheurwater...... Dojang Koguryo 44262 Nikolaos Mandis...... Dojang Greece 44306 David M. Brezina...... Haney Academy of Karate 44219 Samantha Scheurwater...... Dojang Koguryo 44263 Spyridoula P. Floroy-Maritini...... Samos Tang Soo Do 44307 Emigdio J. Montanes...... Gihae Tang Soo Do Aruba 44220 Robin Holtkamp...... Velo Ryu Ha Nederland 44264 Kinnas K. Panagiotis...... Samos Tang Soo Do 44308 David E. Ras...... Gihae Tang Soo Do Aruba 44221 René Bruin...... Velo Ryu Ha Nederland 44265 Metaxia G. Sfetsiou...... Samos Tang Soo Do 44309 Ceylan Theysen...... Gihae Tang Soo Do Aruba II 44222 Tony Sobnath...... Chi Ban Nederland 44266 Priskos Panagiotis...... Samos Tang Soo Do 44310 Naomi Emerencia...... Gihae Tang Soo Do Aruba II 44223 James A. Adams...... Young Tang Soo Do-Huntsville 44267 Papanikolaou K. Nasos...... Samos Tang Soo Do 44311 Jossy Kock...... Gihae Tang Soo Do Aruba II 44224 Abby G. Allison...... Young Tang Soo Do - Gym Central 44268 Cristina K. Galioti...... Samos Tang Soo Do 44312 Jamie L. Lindemann...... Alaska Tang Soo Do Karate 44225 Haley M. Parrish...... Young Tang Soo Do - Gym Central 44269 Iasonas K. Papageorgiou...... Samos Tang Soo Do 44313 Melissa S. Bento...... Alaska Tang Soo Do Karate 44226 Rachel L. Braswell...... Young Tang Soo Do-Huntsville 44270 Irini Siganou...... Samos Tang Soo Do 44227 Cole P. Marshall...... Fairbanks Academy of TSD 44271 Lemonia Sinagridi...... Samos Tang Soo Do 44228 Cordell B. Ruzewski...... Fairbanks Academy of TSD 44272 Ioulia Gouvierou...... K.E.A. Tang Soo Do

Winter/Spring 2012-2013 visit www.wtsda.com for world and regional information WTSDA News 17 WTSDA Sanctioned Events The events listed below have been officially sanctioned by the World Tang Soo Do Association. This means that all rules and regulations of the Association will be followed during the course of the event. Any event which is not listed herein may not be an officially sanctioned event, and, as such, may differ in the content and rules from an officially sanctioned event. Should you have any questions regarding sanctioning, please contact Headquarters at 215-468-2121 or by email at [email protected]. Should you have any questions regarding a particular event, please contact the Regional Director for that region. Region #1, Master John Auer, [email protected] Region #8, Master Frank Fattori, [email protected] April 26...... Judging Certification & Dan Clinic; Santa Rosa,CA April 5...... Leadership Class; Audobon, PA May 24...... Dan Test; Roseburg, OR April 13...... Spring Dan Test; Elverson, PA May 25...... Regional Championship; Roseburg, OR May 17-19...... Youth Black Belt Camp I; Greenlane, PA July 27...... Regional Clinic; Seattle, WA May 31-June 2...... Youth Black Belt Camp II; Greenlane, PA October 5...... Dan Test & Workout; San Francisco, CA June 7-9...... Adult Dan Camp; Elizabethtown, PA November 2...... Gup/Dan Clinic; Garberville, CA July 12...... Leadership Class; Audobon, PA July 28...... Instructor’s Class; Lancaster, PA Region #2, Master Johnny Williamson, [email protected] August 2...... Leadership Class; Audobon, PA May 3...... Dan Test; Hurricane, UT August 25...... Instructor’s Class; Lancaster, PA May 4...... Leadership Gup Clinic; Hurricane, UT September 6...... Leadership Class; Audobon, PA August 2...... Black Belt Review; Gilbert, AZ September 28...... Fall Dan Test; Phoenixville, PA August 3...... Leadership Gup Clinic; Gilbert, AZ October 25-26...... Regional Championship; Split Rock, PA September 27...... Dan Test; Gilbert, AZ November 16...... Leadership Class; Lancaster, PA September 28...... Regional Championship; Gilbert, AZ November 17...... Instructor’s Class; Lancaster, PA Region #3, Master Robert Grissom, [email protected] Region #9, Master Efrain Valentin, [email protected] Region #4, Master Allen Sharpe, [email protected] April 20...... Regional Championship; Hartford, CT April 6...... Gup Clinic;TBA Region #11, Master Mujahid Khan, [email protected] May 10...... Spring Dan Test;TBA May 26-28...... European Ki Gong Clinic; Munich, Germany June 28-30...... Summer Black Belt Camp;TBA June 1...... European Championship; Munich, Germany August 10...... Instructors Boot Camp;TBA October 18...... Fall Dan Test; TBA Region #12, Master Larry Dercole, [email protected] October 19-20...... Regional Championship;TBA Region #14, Master Alex Goule, [email protected] Region #5, Master Chris Anderson, [email protected] April 20...... Region 5 Championship; Holly, MI Region #15, Master Larry Wick, [email protected] Region #6, Master Thomas W. Strahan, [email protected] Region #18, Master Wilfredo Burgos, [email protected] June 21-23...... Regional Dan Camp; Booneville, MS July 13...... Costa Rica Championship; Costa Rica September 20-21...... Dan Test and Championship; Madison, AL Region #19, Master Roy Uttech, [email protected] November 2...... Regional Dan Workout; Mobile, AL Region #20, Master Patrick Marsch, [email protected] Region #7, Master Jim Mars, [email protected] April 5-7...... Black Belt Camp; Julian, CA April 13...... Spring Dan Test; Charlotte, NC May 3...... Dan Testing; San Diego, CA May 4...... Scholarship Tournament; Taylors, SC June 21-23...... Black Belt Camp; Greenville, SC Region #21, Master Matthew Hutchinson, [email protected] September 7...... Fall Pretest; Taylors, SC May 10-11...... Regional Championship & Dan Testing; Smyrna, GA October 5...... Fall Dan Test; Charlotte, NC Region #22, Master Scott Homschek, [email protected] November 8-9...... Regional Tournament; Myrtle Beach, SC April 12-13...... Dan Test & Regional Championship; Beaver Falls, PA

*Dates for marked events are tentative.

USA MASTERS ClINIC European Ki Gong Clinic March 21-24, 2013 May 26-28, 2013 Florence, AL, USA Munich, Germany

LAtin American MASTERS ClINIC European MASTERS/ Leadership Clinic & Championship December 9-13, 2013 May 28-June 1, 2013 Mar Del PlatA, Argentina Munich, Germany

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Shiny Domes Yield Brighter Futures

nce again this year Mimidis Karate hosted top fundraiser this year was Master Mike Black who a St. Baldrick’s event. St. Baldrick’s is a raised $1085. In addition to donations that he personally volunteer driven organization that raises funds collected he also raised funds with Lucky charms. The St. for childhood cancer research. As part of the Baldrick’s Lucky charms are round discs of paper with event,O individuals, known as shavees, volunteer to have the St. Baldrick’s symbol. People donate money, then sign their heads shaved to show solidarity to the children who or put a message on the lucky charm. Master Black’s goal lose their hair during their cancer treatments and to raise was to cover an entire wall of his office with the lucky funds. Other individuals register as volunteers and help charms signed by his coworkers. Clipper Magazine, where to raise funds by getting the word out to family, friends, Master Black works, generously matched the donations and coworkers. that he personally collected and through the Gannett We had a fun and laughter filled day with friends and Foundation donated $300 to our event. Steve Dailey, family cheering us on. A total of 21 volunteers, 13 of E Dan, was our second highest fundraiser. He and his which were designated as shavees, participated. Among coworkers at Computer Aid Incorporated donated a those who braved the shave were several young students total of $930. One of our Cho Dans, Don Sheaffer, and two women, myself and Brenda Fijalkowski, Cho asked his employer to donate to our event. Dutchland Dan. Master Mimidis joined in and we were able to Incorporated generously donated $500. The store Five raise additional funds on the day of our event when he Below assisted us in fund raising by holding a weeklong offered to have his head shaved. This year in addition event in which 10% of the total purchase from anyone to having one of our students, Tammy Brenner, Cho presenting one of our coupons was donated to St. Dan, shaving our heads, we recruited a barber from our Baldrick’s. Bethlehem Martial Arts graciously collected community. Dave Marshall of Marshall’s Barbershop money from their students and donated it to our event. was kind enough to volunteer his services. Adding to the Many students from other karate studios were also kind fun and excitement of the day was a special guest. State enough to make personal donations. We are very grateful Representative Keith Gillespie spent some time with us for the generosity of everyone who assisted us in reaching and performed the ceremonial first few swipes with the our goal. To the many children fighting cancer you are all razor on my head. heroes. Our event raised $8,328, exceeding our fund raising goal of $8,000 for the second year in a row. We were able Submitted by, to do this because of the enthusiasm and participation Katrina Fausnacht, Sam Dan of students, family members, and local businesses. Our Region 5 “Pulls” Together For Charities t started out as a small idea and it just came into the school with a large zip lock baggie full grew. One day while at work, I saw a little of pull tabs. The little houses were nice, but would cardboard house for collecting pull tabs for not even hold what I had already saved. I decided to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, clean and save gallon milk bottles. My goal was to I(RMHC). RMHC is mostly known for providing a fill 5 gallon milk containers with pull tabs. Not only “home away from home” where families can get a did we exceed the 5 container mark, it soon became good night’s rest while their child is in one of their a challenge to have enough milk bottles. partnering hospitals. For those who need longer During one of our school events, and talking care, they all can stay at the house together. The to the instructors at other locations, they said that i oHouses n are located close to the hospitals, keeping they would also help. I asked Master Anderson, our

t the families close by and providing the opportunity Regional Director, if I could get the whole region for them to connect with other families dealing with involved. Even though the word did not get to all similar experiences. They’ve built sports centers for of the schools in Region 5 until around January of disabled children, sensory rooms for children with 2012, every school participated. I made up a flyer to cognitive and physical disabilities and developed post on our website, sent out regular announcements other innovative ways to help and we frequently announced

o uchange n d a children’s lives. There it in class. For those who said is also a Ronald McDonald that they did not drink pop, Care Mobile. Services are I reminded them that they F provided in a 40-foot long, can ask friends, family and o 8-foot wide, state-of-the- neighbors. Not only did they

D art vehicle built specifically reach the 5 container goal,

for delivering pediatric they very quickly surpassed health care services. Each it. year, RMHC also awards On April 21st, at the o o scholarships to extraordinary Regional Championship, area high school seniors who Region 5 turned in all of S are committed to pursuing the pull tabs that they had post-secondary education. collected for the Ronald I had been saving pull tabs at home and received McDonald House Charities. The pull tabs were

a npermission g at work to turn in my collection through presented to Doug Porter, the CEO of the RMHC of them. This started the whole ball rolling. I figured Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana. Approximately that if I had pull tabs, others from my karate school 80 gallons of pull tabs were turned in with about 65 T did too. I asked if I was able to get collections gallons being turned in from just one school! This approved at my karate school, Eagle Academy, and translates to 120 pounds of pull tabs. I then gave turn in the pull tabs through work. Not only did Region 5 a challenge to exceed what they collect this they think it was a good idea, they agreed to get year to turn in next year. I have already set 2 goals some of the collection houses for me. I thought that for the next tournament which will be in Oct. 2013. o r l d it would be a great way to support a charity at our One is to see if a school can top the school that

W karate school. I spoke with Master Jansa and Master turned in the most this year and the second is as Treacy to see if they would give me permission to a Region, top our total turn-in of 120 pounds and collect pull tabs through the school. Though we try to collect at least 200 pounds. Currently we have already had a few community service events going 23 gallons. It will be exciting to see how this can on, they both thought it was a good idea. I provided grow; there are Ronald McDonald House Charities flyers and information to the students and everyone all over the world. seemed to be excited about it. This was just before Thanksgiving in 2011. I knew that I was on to Submitted by, something when Donna, one of the Cho Dan’s Pam Russell, Sam Dan

20 World Tang Soo Do Foundation News Winter/Spring 2012-2013 2012 WTSDA Scholarship Award Recipients Each region may sponsor its own scholarship program. At this time there are 10 regions with scholarship programs that actively raise funds to support students in their quest for education. Contact your Regional Director or your Regional Scholarship program for application details.

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Sierra Abrams, E Dan, Dragon Fire Tang Soo Do was awarded $500 d l r o College/University: Shimer: The Great Books College of Chicago Major: Great Books Curriculum Quote: “Besides the strength within myself, Tang Soo Do has also given me the comfort of a “home away from,” a family that I can turn to when my own personal life gets too hard: a place where I can be myself, completely, without fear.”

James Wyatt Lopez, E Dan, Roseburg Martial Arts Academy was awarded $1000 T College/University: Portland State University Major: Business Administration

Quote: “As my progression in Tang Soo Do increases, my attitude towards taking a break or quitting dwindles; because with each g n a promotion, my maturity level, respect level, strive for knowledge, social skills and desire to become a studio owner strengthens.”

Cody Vincent, Cho Dan, Positive Karate USA was awarded $2000

College/University: University of Nevada Major: Engineering S Quote: “I took Tang Soo Do just to be strong but, it did so much more than that for me.” o o

Taylor Lewis, Cho Dan, Tahoe City Martial Arts Academy was awarded $500

College/University: University of Nevada Major: Liberal Arts/Music D Quote: “Tang Soo Do has made me the person that I am today because without it I would not know perseverance.” o F

REGION 2 a d n u o Travis Barnhart, E Dan, Arrowhead Tang Soo Do was awarded $500 College/University: North Arizona University Major: Business Administration Quote: “I became an instructor 3 years ago, and I have begun to learn skills that benefit my career. Taking on classes that I fully run and am in charge of helps to teach me how to plan out tasks that need to get done so that everything runs smoothly.”

Moshay Williamson, Cho Dan, Starworld Martial Arts-Goodyear was awarded $500 College/University: Estrella Mountain Community College Major: Strength, Nutrition, Personal Training t Quote: “The art of Tang Soo Do has made me look at life in a different way. It taught me how to adapt to changes, and learn how n o i to move forward.”

REGION 5 Nicole Obarksi, E Dan, Eagle Academy of Martial Arts was awarded $750 in the Spring and Fall College/University: College of DuPage/Lewis University Major: General Education/Law Quote: “Being a part of the martial arts has made me a better person and I don’t regret putting in so much time into it.”

Winter/Spring 2012-2013 World Tang Soo Do Foundation News 21 REGION 6 Luke Henry, Sam Dan, North Alabama Tang Soo Do was awarded $1000 College/University: University of North Alabama Major: Biology/Chemistry minor Quote: “The most important differences to me are that it has given me a better sense of respect and discipline, a higher degree of skill and it has taught me that you need a strong work ethic in life.”

Jules Leahy, Sam Dan, Young Tang Soo Do was awarded $2000 College/University: University of North Alabama Major: Graphic design/communications, minor in Military Science Quote: “Aside form the physical benefits, my training has a huge impact on my character and leadership abilities both in the dojang and in the everyday life. Soon to commission as an Army Officer, that experience has benefitted me in developing vital skills in my future career leading a platoon or company of soldiers.” i o n

t REGION 7 Akshay Chandrasekhar, Cho Dan, Scota Karate Academy was awarded $1000 College/University: University of Pennsylvania Major: Medical Engineering Quote: “Above all the benefits that Tang Soo Do has given me, the most important is true self-confidence.”

o u nDevin d a S. Kimmerly, E Dan, Twin Dragons Martial Arts & Fitness was awarded $1000 College/University: Aiken Technical College Major: Electrical Engineering Technician Quote: “Every day I’m thankful for the mental and physical benefits of my training.” F o

D Ben Causby, E Dan, Causby Karate Academy was awarded $1000

College/University: East Carolina University Major: MBA-Business Administration Quote: “Since I have less time to train [due to work and school requirements] but have the same desire to improve, I am discov- ering smarter ways to train, and developing greater focus during training time.” o o

S REGION 8 Alberto Giardini, Sam Dan, Brandywine Martial Arts was awarded $1500 in the Spring and Fall College/University: Temple University Major: Biological Anthropology Quote: “This change [confidence through training and teaching Tang Soo Do] or growth, if you will, did not stay in the Dojang, but a n g reached into all parts of my life.” T Angela Croop, Cho Dan, Jae Nam Training Academy was awarded $1500 College/University: Misericordia University Major: Speech Language Pathology Quote: “First and foremost, Tang Soo Do has taught me patience...Consequently, I am able to overcome many problems, [and] find logical solutions in a timely, professional manner.” o r l d Brandon Mentley, Sam Dan, Vaughn’s Dojang was awarded $1500

W College/University: Penn State University Major: Biomedical Engineering Quote: “Each extra pushup, each extra kick on the rail, each extra form in the last minute of the class will make me a stronger and more skilled martial artist. This determination to succeed has manifested itself outside of Tang Soo Do as well.”

WTSDF Building Fund Donations As of February 28, 2013, we have increased the building fund total to $2,471,056.76. An individual donation report will no longer be part of the newsletter. We thank you for your support and wish for your future support.

22 World Tang Soo Do Foundation News Winter/Spring 2012-2013 REGION 9 Kelsey Valentin-Gordon, Sam Dan, Valentin Karate was awarded $1000 College/University: Boston College Major: Psychology/Pre-Medicine Quote: “Martial Arts has given me the opportunity to be a role model and resource as well as surrounded me with support and lessons from my instructors and peers. This has shaped the person that I have strive to become in college, throughout my ca- reer, and for the rest of my life.” Stephen Lang, E Dan, Valentin Karate was awarded $500 College/University: Monmouth University Major: Social Work W Quote: “Tang Soo do has taught me how to accept myself.” d l r o

REGION 21 Casey Rankin, E Dan, Middleburg Martial Arts was awarded $500 College/University: University of North Florida Major: Chemistry T Quote: “The biggest difference Tang Soo Do has made in my life is that it allowed me to meet several wonderful people, my fam-

ily away from home.” g n a

Daniel J. Van Klingeren, Cho Dan, Rock Solid Karate was awarded $500 College/University: Gainesville State College Major: Pre-Dentistry Quote: “Without Tang Soo Do in my life, I’m not sure where I would be or what I would be doing.” S o o

Danielle Harris, Cho Dan Bo, Treasure Coast Tang Soo Do was awarded $500

College/University: University of North Florida Major: Special Education

Quote: “Tang Soo Do has taught me that it takes a whole lot of effort to reach your ultimate goal.” D o

Nick Lampasona, Cho Dan, Suncoast Tang Soo Do was awarded $500 F College/University: Florida State University Major: Exercise Science Quote: “Having training in Tang Soo Do has not only given me confidence that I can defend myself if deemed necessary and ap a - d n u o propriate, but also the honor and self-control to not put myself in those situations.”

Nikki Smith, Cho Dan, Middleburg Martial Arts was awarded $500 College/University: St. Johns River State College Major: Early Childhood Education Quote: “With Tang Soo Do, I have gained a lot more confidence in many things that I do.” t n o i Rachael Lappin, Sam Dan, Middleburg Martial Arts was awarded $500 College/University: Saint Johns River State College Major: Creative Director Quote: “I feel like I owe all of my academic and personal achievements to Tang Soo Do, and my ipjuk (the devotion of my life to martial arts).”

New Pillar Members, $1,000 Club 267 Heidi M. Blanchar 275 Leslie R. Hartt 283 Frances Michael Cardinal 291 Gail W. Scarborough 268 Larry R. Wick 276 Michael A. Molinaro 284 Tyler J Hensley 292 Erin E. Watson 269 Mike Allen 277 Great Britain Tang Soo Do 285 David W. Miller 293 Giselle Sharpe 270 Mathew Silk 278 Wim W.R. Mikkers 286 Sheldon Stewart Soon 294 Susan E. Helsdon 271 Ben Harper 279 Timothy G. Schroeder 287 Kayla L. Vaden 296 Lee Sandt & Rock Solid Karate Family 272 Rommel Bernarte 280 Austin F. Quinn 288 Derrick D. Nevado 297 Jolene Westraad 273 Martin Silk 281 Teresa L. Brewer 289 Timothy N. Watson 298 Kurt E. Golgart 274 Andrew Silk 282 Nicole J. Peterman 290 Pedro Perez 299 Randy A. Bachman

Winter/Spring 2012-2013 World Tang Soo Do Foundation News 23 REGION 22 Katie Maloney, Cho Dan, Keystone Martial Arts was awarded $2000 College/University: Ohio State University Major: Secondary Education Quote: “Code number 5 is ‘in fighting choose with sense and honor.’ This does not apply only to physical battles, however. Any decision we must make can be considered a battle in which we must choose with sense and according to our morals”

Krystina Rothhaar, Cho Dan, Keystone Martial Arts was awarded $2000 College/University: Westminster College Major: Chemistry, World Cultures Quote: “Tang Soo Do Has made a difference in my life by helping me become a better leader, giving me confidence in everything that I do, and most of all giving me a second family and a place to call home.” i o n t JOIN OUR $1,000 DONOR’S CLUB!

In January of 2005, the WTSDF Those who wish to purchase a The Official Newsletter of the World Tang Soo Do Foundation Construction Committee began pillar may pay in installments. 2436 Hanford Road selling 1000 pillars. So far we have If anyone has already donated Burlington, NC 27215 o u n d265 a pillars sold and 735 left to sell. a significant amount less than Voice: 215.468.2121 Market trends for purchasing and $1,000 and would like that money Fax: 215.336.2121 F building new properties has risen applied towards a pillar, contact e-mail: [email protected] www.worldtangsoodo.com o astronomically over the past few Headquarters with your donor #’s years and our original budget for and dates and it can be applied M-F: 9 AM TO 5 PM D FOUNDER construction, which was set in 1993, to the pledge form. Keep in mind

Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin does not match the reality of actual that the pillars are for individual President costs in 2012. In order to accelerate contributions, not regional Grandmaster Robert E. Beaudoin EDITOR o o our fund raising, we established or studio contributions. We Linda Russo the $1,000 Donors Club. Anyone appreciate all of those who have SEND ARTICLES TO S who wishes to join this effort joined in our efforts to date and [email protected] Design, Layout & should contact Headquarters or will commemorate them with PRODUCTION COORDINATOR their local Building Fund Chair pillars in the new building. Master Mike Black PRINTING Person for the pledge form. Cadmus Communications a n g a Cenveo Company T o r l d W

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