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WTSDA & WTSDF Fall 2017 2436 Hanford Road Burlington, NC 27215 No. 85
Message from the Grandmaster
Leadership Blessing for the New Year
I wish you more time in your days, not just for getting more done, though that may be good. But for thinking
and musing, For listening to your own heartbeat, and the heartbeats all around you. For getting up above
the clouds, and seeing beyond the horizon.”
“I wish you courage to act or not, To make tough decisions when necessary and empathy, to understand the
impact of those decisions on you and all you touch. Then Resilience to keep moving forward.”
“I wish you clarity of vision and creative thinking, to see interconnections that could bring you opportunity,
and those that point toward possible solutions, not just for symptoms, but for underlying problems. To see
ways you can rather than ways you can’t.”
“I wish you the skill and will to be present. To feel you feet on the floor, in this moment, in this place. To see the person or
people before you. To look into their eyes, to hear what they say, and understand, or ask questions, to really listen without having
to speak.”
“I wish you comaraderie and support, someone to listen, someone to lean on, someone to think with. For leading, both the
role and the act, at its heart a lonely business, because you take us to places we haven’t seen before, and it’s always a risk.”
“I wish you nights of restful sleep and vacations from technology. Slower days to set aside the heavy responsibilities of demanding
more from yourself than even others demand.”
“I wish you a team of people to work with that shares a common goal, that can laugh and argue together, that appreciates their
differences. And in the end, gets things done with you and without you.”
“I wish that you live your year, your days at work, and your days at home, in ways that nourish you, and make a difference for
others, days you look back on with few regrets.” Thank you Nancy Hardaway.
“I wish you love, laughter, good health, and success throughout 2017.”
Tang Soo!
Grandmaster Robert E. Beaudoin
Pahl Dan
Grandmaster WTSDA
A New President for the WTSDA
O n April 1, 2017 at the 28th Annual Masters’ Clinic, the Board of Directors voted to approve Grandmaster
William Strong as the President of the World Tang Soo Do Association. He began the presidency on
May 15, 2017. In this position, he is responsible for numerous administrative duties for the Association and
the WTSDA Foundation including general headquarters office policy, studio/club approval, coordination of
travel for the two Grandmasters, Dan promotions, financial reporting, legal issues, Board meetings, and World
Championships. He is also responsible for diplomatic issues, organizing publications, and sanctioning WTSDA
events. Grandmaster Strong served as the chair of the Membership committee 1987-1990, Technical Advisory
Coordinator 1990-1995, chair of the Technical Advisory committee 1995-2014, and Director of Masters’ Clinics
1991-2014. He is also Secretary General of the WTSDA and member of the Board of Directors, Executive
Committee, Governance Committee, and Publications Committee. He was promoted to 8th Dan Grandmaster at the 2014 World
Championships. Grandmaster Strong received his Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Texas at Austin. He served as professor
and chair of the Department of Geography at the University of North Alabama for 42 years, interim vice-president for Academic
Affairs for one year, and worked at the National Geographic Society as Geographer-in-Residence for two years. He retired from the
University of North Alabama in 2012. Since then he has worked closely with Grandmaster Robert Beaudoin to give greater support
to the promotion and enhancement of the World Tang Soo Do Association and its membership. With both Grandmaster Beaudoin
and Grandmaster Strong at the helm, Grandmaster Shin’s hopes and dreams for the World Tang Soo Do Association will live on.
Tang Soo!
2017 Fall WTSDA & WTSDF Newsletter - Page 2
Welcome New Clubs & Studios
New Clubs, Region & their Chief Instructor* 12 Instituto Mexicano De Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . Juan Camacho Guitarrez
1 Loyal Heights Martial Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juanya D. Williams 12 Ballesta Studio Karate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ballesta Alejandro
1 Rainier Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tamela Thomas 12 Obregon Studio Karate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Obregon Lautaro
1 Emerging Light Martial Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Palmore 12 Neh Gung Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Azucena Medina
1 Mountain View Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Blank 16 Goroka Tang Soo Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tabitha Lutz
1 Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Gross 18 In Neh Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andres Rojas V.
2 Alpine Martial Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Eidam 18 Yong-Ki Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christian Gomez
2 Raven Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce D. Finger 18 Tae Pung Tang Soo Do Nicaragua. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cherry Aguilar M.
2 Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan Shaw 18 Do Jang Chon Kyung Tang Soo Do Panama. . . . . . . Martin Salazar Benites
3 Firehawks Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaitlyn Kunde 18 Kwan Soo Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jovel Zuniga Hernandez
3 Chung Shin Warrior Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Duane H. Linn 21 Haydens Dojang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Douglas M. Ambrose
4 Phoenix Martial Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kurt Johnson 23 Kellinger Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kellinger Alejandro
5 Fighting Hawk Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David C. Paprocki 23 Hwa Rang Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juan Miranda Torres
5 Jett Dragon Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ana Juvan
5 Tzanetis Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Tzanetis New Studios, Region and their Chief Instructor*
5 Yong-Gi Martial Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Tzanetis 1 Lopez Family Martial Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melodie Lopez
5 Noble Warrior Martial Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan R. Green 1 Aim High Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria Thomas
5 R.O.M.A Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marc Oster 1 Tahoe City Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy Godwin
6 LifeTrek Martial Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian R. Burkett 7 Causby Karate Academy - North Charlotte. . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Causby
6 Best’s Academy of Martial Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan Best 8 Cornerstone Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Kloss
6 North Alabama Tang Soo Do - Muscle Shoals. . . . . . . . . Monica Haddock 8 Celtic Spirit Martial Arts, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Lyons
7 Moo Son - Down East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deborah L. Harr 8 Devine’s Martial Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heidi Devine
8 Arteca’s Martial Arts II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeannette M. Arteca 9 Bulissa’s Black Belt Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Bulissa
8 A. B. C. Martial Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Haversack 9 Red Eagle Tang Soo Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angel Soto
8 Top Kick Karate 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam White 12 Aonikenk Lung Chile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pedro Soto
11 Empty Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Petros Tzikos 14 South African School of Self Defence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roberto Bovo
11 Do Jang Chi Ban V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheraad Karimoeddin 18 Shin’s Moo Shim Karate Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edgar E. Sein Cruz
11 ChiBan VI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erwin C. P Leenders 23 Millara Studio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Millara Hernan
11 TSD - Jade Kampfkunst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximilian Arnold 23 Lorenzo Studio III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gillermo D. Bucossi
* As of September 20, 2017
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WTSDA News
WTSDA Continues to Grow
T he WTSDA continues to grow. On April
1, 2017 at the 28th Annual Masters’ Clinic,
the Board of Directors approve the formation
In 1990, Region 16 which includes Australia was added. In 1995
Region 17 (Eastern Europe) grow out of Region 11. Region 18
(Caribbean) was established in 1996 after its split from Region 6.
of Region 23 which includes South American In 2001, Region 19 (Alaska) and Region 20 (Southern California)
studios currently located in the countries of grew out of Region 1 which now comprises Northern Pacific U.S.
Argentina, Chile and Ecuador. These studios and Hawaii. In 2003, Region 6 (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi,
were formally in Region 12 which included Mexico. Master Luis Western Tennessee) was divided again into Region 21 (Georgia
Angrehs will be the first Regional Director. and Florida). In 2010, Region 22 (western Pennsylvania and
This is not the first time that a region has split. When the Ohio) was formed from Region 8.
WTSDA was established in 1982, it was divided into 15 regions. Tang Soo!
As the Association grew, several of these regions were divided.
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Member’s Spotlight
Light Bulbs and Sparks
F or the past several years I have had the honor and pleasure
of teaching breakout sessions at the two Region 8 youth
black belt camps and the adult black belt camp. Over the years
Frequently this produces a light bulb moment for me. For instance,
I noticed several students holding their hands improperly when
executing the popping technique with their rope. I suddenly
I have covered multiple aspects of flexible weapons with the realized that the proper hand position is similar to a move in Sip
young campers. At the adult camp, I have been a member of Soo. When I showed this to the students, the majority quickly
Team Cho Dan Bo. Our team, led by made the correction resulting in more
Craig Fausnacht, Sah Dan, work with success in their popping technique.
the Cho Dan Bo group during the rank If I noticed any of them falling back
breakout sessions and review the skills on old habits I simply walked by and
required for their Cho Dan practical test. said Sip Soo which prompted them to
One of the amazing things I have change their hand position.
discovered about teaching, both at camp Over the years I have developed
and in the dojang, is that I get way more some unusual ways of remembering my
out of the experience than I put into one steps, including little rhymes and
it. Teaching flexible weapons, I learned associating the techniques with familiar
quickly that I need to be enthusiastic, activities. When I find a student having
creative, and pardon the pun, flexible. difficulty remembering a technique or
I found that the students pick up on grasping a new skill, I share some of
my high energy and enthusiasm for the my methods with them. It’s rewarding
topic and they in turn become more to see their response. Their eyes light
interested and engaged in the activity. up and they practically jump or flinch
Their energy in turn, feeds my energy. as if an electrical spark just touched
When students come up to me at them. Adults, more frequently than
the end of the session asking if they kids, respond in this manner, often
may repeat the session, or other camp followed by saying, “oh, that makes
counselors tell me that some of their sense”. Then I just step back and watch
campers were showing them what they as they practice their new skill and enjoy
had learned, I can’t help smiling. I know the glow of their success reflected in
that I have ignited some sparks. I sparked their smiles and enthusiasm.
their interest in a new topic and sparked Each time I find a method that helps
an interest in learning. a student grasp a concept or learn a
When a young student makes the technique more efficiently, I add it to
connection between the new technique my teaching tool box. When necessary,
and our Tang Soo Do training, you can I pull my new tool out and share it
practically see a light bulb shining over their head. Their eyes with a student. But, unlike the tools in my home tool box which
light up and they get a huge smile on their face. But there is tend to vanish when loaned, the tools in my teaching tool box
something else in their expression. It’s as if, mentally, they have multiply when shared. It is a rewarding feeling when I see one
stepped up a rung on the ladder of understanding of martial student helping another and sharing the tools that I had shared
arts. True, the rungs are close together and it’s a little step, but with them.
it is a step non-the less. The same is true with the adults. Volunteer to teach in your dojang, at training clinics, and
The light bulbs are not limited to the students. Students learn camps. Ignite some sparks, turn on some light bulbs and you
in different ways. Some absorb information when presented too can enjoy the rewards.
verbally or in writing, while others learn more efficiently with Tang Soo!
visual ques such as demonstrations. Still others need a combination Respectfully submitted by
of verbal explanation, demonstration, and hands on activities to Katrina Fausnacht, Sah Dan
fully grasp the new information. This mixture of students serves Mimidis Karate, Lancaster, PA
to spark my creative side to help each student get the most out
of the training session. On occasions, I’ll notice that multiple
students are not grasping the skill. I must quickly assess why they
are having difficulty and devise a way to better explain myself.
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Member’s Spotlight
E Dan Test Journal
I received my Cho Dan in 1990 and
tested for E Dan in May, 2017. At
the request of my instructor, I kept
tonight. He pushed us all. There was a point, after another set
of push-ups, another hyung, that I thought This is too much.
But something inside of me said I could do more. I made a
a journal about the feelings that I decision to be louder, stronger, work harder, than anyone else
experienced leading up to, during and in that room…and to lift up the class with my energy. Mr. Osai
following the test. I hope that any saw that happen. He nodded. I felt like that was his blessing,
older students who doubt stepping his saying “You’re ready for this.”
up to test or return after many years Friday. The day of the test. I was irritable all day. I took
might be encouraged by what I went the day off from work, so I could do laundry, housework and
through. breathe. I reviewed some of the Korean terminology I had
Friday. One week before the struggled to memorize, but I found that over the last few days,
test. I pulled up to the dojang and heard a voice in my head. “I the words had begun to stick in my head. I picked up my son,
should quit. There’s no need to continue training. I’ll just go in Alex, from school and got mad at him over something stupid.
and tell Mr. Osai thank you for your help, but I’m done now.” At that moment, the phone rang. My friend, my mentor, my
The thought made perfect sense. It seemed 100% logical. Of sister, Master Giselle Sharpe was calling to check on me. Before
course I should quit. I’m almost 48 years old. It’s been almost I could even say hello, she said, “Are you crying? Stop crying.”
30 years since my last dan test. What am I doing testing for E She talked to me. It was all I needed to get my head on straight.
Dan? That voice is the same one that has haunted me for all The test was being held in Chula Vista, an hour’s drive, but
those years. It’s the voice that says I can’t, shouldn’t, won’t. It’s traffic was worse than I had expected, and I was scared I would
the voice that says I’m not good enough and never will be, so be late. We arrived a half hour before the test was scheduled to
why bother trying? I picked up the phone and called a friend. start. I was rushing to get out of the car, but Alex stopped me.
She said, “Those doubts are right on time. You make sense to me. “I have to show you something,” he said. He showed me his
Let’s just walk through that scenario. Imagine yourself standing in Instagram post telling everybody about my test. Then message
front of your instructor and saying Thank you for the hours and after message from his friends wishing me well, telling me how
days and years you’ve poured into helping me get this far, but I’m awesome it is that I’m doing this, his middle school classmate
not doing this anymore. What would he say?” I started laughing. telling me to Kick unicorn butt! And my son was beaming at
“He’d probably smack me on the head and make me do push- me. “You’re going to do great.”
ups.” I didn’t quit. I walked into class and the feelings went away. The test. I arrived at 4:30 and left at midnight. The test was
Monday. The week of the test. “Do it again.” Mr. Osai’s voice hard, and there were times I was so tired my mind went blank,
was serious and hard. I had to repeat my staff forms over and and I couldn’t think. There were parts I excelled at, and parts I’d
over and over. I kept making stupid little mistakes. My technique rather forget...Kung Fu Panda rolls...most desperately forgettable.
might not be perfect, but I know where my hands and feet are But I did everything I needed to do. Most importantly, I found
supposed to be. Not tonight. “I don’t know what is wrong with a way to connect with and encourage the people around me. At
me, I know these forms.” I told Mr. Osai. “I know you do. It’s last, it was time to break boards. I set the boards up, just as Mr.
normal,” he said kindly. “It happens to me too. You have jitters. Osai and I had practiced. Elbow strike; hammer fist; stepping
Get them out now. Get them out now when it’s just the two side kick; jump round kick - all in series, no stopping. I broke
of us. Then reap the rewards of all your hard work on Friday.” them all. Last came the speed break. Too tired to know left from
Tuesday. I was meditating this evening and realized just how right, I attempted the break with my left leg. The testing panel
grateful I am for Master Marsch telling Mr. Osai that I have to changed my technique to ridge hand and let me try again. The last
wear my black belt when I returned to training. That changed board broke. It was done except for our elevator speech about
everything. It held me accountable immediately. There were no our essays. On my turn, I talked about Master Giselle Sharpe,
shortcuts. No place to hide. I could have so easily stood in the Mr. Osai, and Master Marsch for giving me this opportunity. I
back and been the most amazing awesome white belt, orange, said, “It is very different testing at 20 and at 47.” Master Purnell
green, brown belt. But it wouldn’t have meant nearly as much stopped me and looked at Mr. Osai to confirm my age. “I thought
to me as helping Mr. Osai teach. As being a mentor to some you were in your 30s,” Master Purnell said. That made me so
of the other students, especially the women my age and setting happy, and not because of the compliment on my appearance.
an example for the girls. I can hardly believe this is happening. I knew then that he had been judging me as though I were 35
and not as someone nearing 50. For all my shortcomings, I knew
Wednesday. At the kid’s class, Mr. Osai told them about then that I had achieved my goal and earned my place in that
my test and said, “Do you know how to make it to black belt? dojang. The testing panel gave our group such wonderful praise
Work hard, and don’t quit.” Yes, Sir. He gave us a hard class
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Member’s Spotlight
at the end. They said they hadn’t seen a testing group with as back. So proud to be training with Mr. Osai Robinson. So proud
much energy and heart in a long time. They liked the way we I did a good job at my test. But Mr. Osai always says, “put the
pushed each other up and acted like a team. After we bowed tournament, the test, behind you. There’s more work to do.”
out, Mr. Osai picked me up and swung me around. He looked At our very next class, I made sure my stances went lower. On
so happy, so proud. I think I represented him well. At least, that Saturday, I practiced forward rolls. If I find out in October that
is how he made me feel. I passed this test, I will have at least three years or so to train
Afterwards. I got maybe three hours sleep Friday night then for Sam Dan, and a lot of work to do between now and then.
drove back down to Chula Vista for our tournament the next Tang Soo!
morning. At the tournament, I felt so different, so immersed Aida Dennehy, E Dan
in this wonderful Region 20 family. I’m not standing outside West Coast Dragons
looking in. I’m inside, inviting in others. I am so proud to be
South African ‘Ubuntu’
C oming to Cape Town, South Africa for holidays is always
a memorable experience. My holidays in Cape Town are
always filled with a hike up Table Mountain, sunbathing at various
appreciate that there are different ways of being taught and
practicing a skill/technique. As a student, it was my priority
to keep a positive can-do attitude in order to be enriched.
beaches, braais with friends and plenty of laughs with the family. As I prepare to head home to the USA, I hope to take a part
This visit I was able to “kick” it up a notch by adding Tang Soo of Cape Town, South Africa with me back to Somerset, PA. I
Do classes to my holiday. When I walked off the plane and saw hope to take with me kicks that are as strong as the Cape Town
Table Mountain and Lion’s Head it brought to mind the daunting wind, punches as powerful as the beach’s crashing waves and
task of walking into a studio of unknown cousins of my Tang forms as stunning as Table
Soo Do family. My first Mountain. However, my
few nervous steps into journey will not end with
the Cape Town Tang Soo my return to Somerset,
Do Academy immediately PA. My husband and I are
offered the multicultural already planning a return
vibe that South Africa is trip to Cape Town. My
known for, with students new Tang Soo Do cousins
hailing from as far as have made it clear that I
Mozambique and Congo. am always welcome to
Just as I was welcomed train with them. They
into my husband’s Cape have demonstrated that
Town fa mily, I was the brotherhood of the
also welcomed with World Tang Soo Do
enthusiasm by my new Association can stretch not
distant Tang Soo Do only across the America,
relatives. Their hospitality but also across oceans.
even made me venturous
enough to perform in my All in all, I know that my
first Tang Soo Do demo with them for the premiere of Kung experience was one to remember. I could not have asked for a better
Fu Panda 3 at the local mall. I had a fantastic time and was welcome into a Tang Soo Do class in a foreign land. I can truly say
impressed by the creativity and talent of their demonstration. that I have felt the “Ubuntu” that South Africa is known for. My
multicultural experience can be summed up best with the realization
The differences in American and South African cultures are as that although there are different accents, customs and traditions,
far apart as the distance of the continents. No culture is better we can all be united by one thing: our love for Tang Soo Do.
than the other. It is just different and the people are different.
I am confident that we all put on our do bohk pants one leg Tang Soo!
at a time. Being in a Tang Soo Do class of a different culture Michelle Pushinsky
taught me to remain open minded as a student. I learned to Virtuous Warrior Academy
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WTSDA & WTSDF Committees
The HDL Experience
T he HDL program is intended to take our youth in the WTSDA
and raise them to another level. And not just a level up on
martial arts or physical ability, I feel that is just a bi-product of
If your child has an opportunity to participate in this unique
experience, I encourage it. We are all here to change lives, and
this program is another avenue to do so.
this program. The level up is greater than that. It is intended At the 2016 World Championship, the HDL team had the
to challenge their leadership, their discipline, and their mental opportunity to showcase their efforts during the opening
capacity. Every year, we meet with a group of young martial cermonies. Everyone had a great time and the camraderie that
artists who may or may not know one another and create a bond developed during the practice sessions was evident during the
that is lasting a lifetime. Not just from a martial arts perspective, performance. To find out more about this program, contact
but from a life perspective. When I was asked to be one of the your instructor or Master Giselle Sharpe. It is definitely worth
instructors of the HDL, I was honored. I was honored because your time!
I have an opportunity to be a part of this life-changing event for
all of these athletes. I am constantly inspired every time I watch Tang Soo!
these martial artists perform. The level of self-discipline and Master Mohamed Mabrock, Sah Dan Master
hunger these young warriors demonstrate towards the martial Korean Martial Arts Institute
arts gives me hope not just in martial arts, but life in general.
WTSDA Testing Committee
M any exciting updates to our
Sah Dan and Master testing
processes have been implemented. I
testing and completing all requirements including the 20,000
word thesis as well as being up to date on all monies owed
to the WTSDA and all testing fees paid in full.
want to remind everyone that testing 2) Oh Dan candidates and higher have the ability to “pass”
is a privilege and not guaranteed to their test after 1 year. This possibility is for the exemplary
everyone. The association is looking candidates. All minimum requirements as well as physical
for qualified candidates, that means requirements and fees and monies owed to WTSDA must be
simply being active in your home current. A high level of skill and performance is expected.
studio is not enough, minimum
requirements are just that, minimum. 3) There is now a parallel track for rank. A Sah Dan can now
In order to be considered for Sah Dan be promoted to Oh or Yuk Dan without the title of Master.
or higher rank, a record of service to your studio, region and This is for the candidate that remains dedicated, loyal and
association is required. Regular and consistent attendance at all active in all studio, regional and WTSDA functions but does
events, participation in events, volunteering to accept additional not have the ability to open or run their own studio.
responsibilities is expected. Also, let’s not forget a high level of 4) Yuk Dan and Chil Dan candidates are not required to write
technical skill and knowledge is required. Time in rank alone is a 20,000 world thesis. A special assignment can be assigned
not enough for consideration. Here are the updates as approved by the Grandmaster.
by the Board of Directors:
1) A Sah Dan candidate who operates a studio with a minimum Paul Mimidis, Yuk Dan
of 25 association registered students can earn the title of WTSDA Testing Committee Chair
“Master” after successfully completing the second year of
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WTSDA & WTSDF Committees
Judges’ Training Website
O n November 22, 1986 the WTSDA held its first World
Championship in Philadelphia, PA and published its
first Championship rulebook. The success of the first World
regional mentors and judging coordinators with more time to
devote to more complex questions instead of having to deal
with basic questions during certifications. All information will be
Championship led to subsequent World Championships being based on the 2016 version of the WTSDA Championship Rules.
held every other year. As the World Championships grew, The judging website home page can be found at:
Championship rules were gradually refined or changed to
ensure fair and safe competitions. Revisions of the rulebook http://www.arteca.rocks/judging-certification
have occurred throughout the years with the latest version in
2016. In 2006, Grandmaster Shin saw the need to standardize
judging at WTSDA Championships and established the Judging
Certification Committee. The committee established three
levels of judges and the requirements for each level. Since this
time, training materials have been developed to assist Regional
Judging Coordinators. To aid in the training of individuals, a
website has been created to support the training of future judges,
scorekeepers and timekeepers as well as a refresher for those
already certified. The new website serves as a valuable resource
to any WTSDA member. Tutorials contain general information
as well as clarifications and tips which will complement the
current version of the Championship Rules. A slideshow format
is used to deliver the information for tutorials with each tutorial
ending with examples to test an individual’s understanding of Tang Soo!
the material. This website supplements and enhances WTSDA Jeannette Arteca, Sah Dan
judges’ training across all studios and regions. It will provide WTSDA Judging Committee
Region 2 2016 Fall Clinic
T he high energy and enthusiasm that radiates from Region 2
Masters, black belts and students is contagious! I was reminded
of this once again as I stood in the doorway of the gymnasium
training were dedicated, highly trained Sam Dans who would
keep the students inspired and the day running smoothly. As the
day progressed, the Sam Dans inspired the students with fun
Saturday morning surveying the crowd. The night before had been nunchaku drills and skills, challenging form variations, bong-
fun and inspiring for black belts of all levels, and after a great staff self defense, and balance drills. The morning sessions ran
pre-black belt testing, the training that followed consisted of First well and even the children were engaged, excited and learned
Aid – concussion protocol by master candidate Stephanie Larson new things.
Sam Dan, and judges’ certifications by Master Pacini, Sah Dan, After lunch the afternoon sessions consisted of anti-bullying
preparing everyone for the upcoming tournament in October. training, sparring drills, one-steps-and-sparing a bridge between
I knew we were in good hands today as Regional Director Sr. classroom and practical application, dynamic punch and kick
Master Williamson, Yuk Dan opened the clinic and began by defense with hapkido influence, and dynamic kicking drills.
thanking schools and individuals who had helped make today Throughout the day Master Williamson added some live feeds
possible. The instructors who were chosen to teach today’s on face book, with interviews and instructors teaching, showing
the world the energy and enthusiasm Region 2 brings to their
clinics. Overall, the day was a great success, students encouraged,
instructors were inspired, and family was reunited to once again
partake in the unity and brotherhood of the World Tang Soo
Do Association. We are Region 2! Second to NONE!
Submitted by:
Stephanie Larson Sam Dan
Martial Arts Academy of Tang Soo Do AZ
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Regional Updates
Region 2 Leadership Clinic and Black Belt Test
A nother successful Region 2 clinic and Black Belt test held
on May 5, 2017 in St. George, UT has come and gone. This
one was especially fun as we had some new instructors and new
Regional director and International Master Williamson 6th
Dan, discussed Bully Defense with the entire group before lunch,
discussing with both parents and children different types of
topics. The morning sessions consisted of Mr. Larson, Sam Dan bullying, their experiences with bullys, and the most successful
teaching “Kicking Misconceptions.” As a Physical Therapist ways of handling a bully in society today. In the afternoon, the
versed in the arthrokinematics and osteokinematics of the student groups rotated through three different sessions. Mr.
body, he discussed proper technique for increased flexibility and Daniel Cloud, Sam Dan taught terminology and Tang Soo Do
stamina with kicks. Miss Casey Cruz E Dan, taught on “The Art history with some fun games. Mr. Lucas Aderhold, Sam Dan
of Listening.” Listening skills are extremely important as both ran the groups through some fun sparring tricks and discussed
a student and instructor and Miss Cruz discussed how to listen ways to trick your opponent’s mind. Mrs. Stephanie Larson, Sam
effectively without prejudice no matter the instructors age, rank or Dan taught “Self-Defense from a Woman’s Perspective” making
gender. We can all learn something from everyone. Mrs. Cannon, sure that our traditional self-defense techniques can work for
Sam Dan taught “Variations of Joint & Body Manipulations” individuals of all ages, ranks and sizes.
along with Mr. Estes, a Sr. Black Belt is Japanese Jujitsu. In the afternoon, by popular demand, the Masters closed the
event with their expertise. Master Lindsey taught “Split Second
Survival; Drills Skills and Techniques” and Master Williamson
taught “Aikido Self-Defense Techniques.” Over all the clinic
was an amazing experience and the students walked away with
more knowledge and understanding of their Tang Soo Do art.
Stephanie Larson, Sam Dan
Martial Arts Academy of Tang Soo Do AZ
The Force is Strong in Region 8
June is Dan clinic month for Region 8 with the first youth
weekend hosting over 200 campers and the second youth
be performed Saturday evening. The creativity and teamwork
were evident in all their performances. And of course, no camp
weekend hosting over 300 campers at Camp Saginaw in Oxford, would be complete with out a campfire and smores! Sunday
PA. The theme of this year’s camp was ‘Balance’. Training sessions morning included one last session, group hyung to the drum
at the camps include nunchuks, escrima, flexible weapons, bong and dan promotions.
skills, ground fighting, breaking, tonfa to just name a few. To Both camps enjoyed beautiful weather and were very productive.
set the upbeat tone for the weekend, Friday ended with our Jedi The nervousness of the first time campers quickly dissolved
training. Campers enjoyed learning sword techniques with the Friday night. Seasoned campers had the opportunity to reconnect
glow swords as well as a few fun activities as dusk fell. Mornings with friendships established in previous camps. All campers
begin early with relay races and tug-of-war. The days are spent in left with renewed Tang Soo Do energy and spirit. Special
their choice of training sessions as well as mandatory sessions thanks to the camp managers (Camp 1 - Masters Rich Arteca
which cover our Tang Soo Do curriculum. But it wasn’t all & George Celona and Camp 2, Master E. Watters, Mr. Darryl
work. Campers had the afternoon to relax by the pool, play Hurd), Master Fattori, all the counselors and instructors who
gaga ball, basketball, soccer and other sports. Team building devoted their time and energy for Region 8’s youth students.
exercises were also incorporated into the weekend’s activities.
Campers from the first youth camp were divided into teams and Tang Soo!
given 90 minutes to come up with a 2-3 minutes creativity to Jeannette Arteca, Sah Dan
Arteca’s Martial Arts II
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Region 3 & 5 Fall Extravaganza
T h e 2 0 1 6 Regio n 5
and Region 3 Fall
Extravaganza was held
Throughout Saturday’s tournament Grandmaster Strong was
on hand to sign uniforms and t-shirts, take photos and talk
with, seemingly, everyone, sharing his remarkable wisdom and
in Wisconsin Dells on perspectives on Tang Soo Do and the Association’s history.
November 4-6, 2016 and Also during the weekend, the regional masters and
hosted by Master Mary Grandmaster Strong awarded Cho, E and Sam Dan
Tracey and Master Bob Grissom and their teams. This event was promotions. Grandmaster Strong conducted the promotions
another of our regions combined events. Also, it was a return visit to Sah Dan Master. We were excited and proud to welcome
to the Chula Vista Resort and Waterpark. Both regions were very the new Master John Jensen and Master Ted Rolling from
well represented with close to 400 competitors and participants, Region 3 and Master Adam Theros from Region 5.
approximately 80 more than last year. Adding to the specialness of
this event was Grandmaster Bill Strong’s attendance. The weekend Sunday’s clinic was attended by 200 participants. During
began Friday evening with Grandmaster Strong presiding over the clinic, Grandmaster Strong taught forms to the gups.
the fall cycle Black Belt testing. Excellent performances from He had separate sessions with the Cho and E Dans and
the candidates of Region 3 and Region 5 produced over 30 new then another breakout session with Sam and Sah Dans and
Cho-Dans, E-Dans, and Sam-Dans. The group of candidates was Masters. The advanced Dans and Masters worked with
sufficiently large that two concurrent testing rooms were used. Grandmaster Strong on breathing techniques and generating
Ki power. When not working with Grandmaster Strong,
Saturday’s performances in the division cup awards had some attendees had breakout sessions from the other Instructors
returning champions and some new faces. Championship Cups and Masters that included one-steps, dynamic kicking, jump
went to: Male Junior: Brian Jansa; Female Junior: Kaya Shipkowski; kicks, knife drills, and sparring certification.
Adult Male: David Paprocki; Adult Female: Ana Juvan; Senior
Male: Jon Chandler; and Senior Female: Shelly Warwick. The region Tang Soo!
holds an annual fundraiser Tug-of-War. This year’s fundraiser Marc Oster, Sam Dan
was won by the Eagle Academy of Martial Arts. The money Eagle Academy of Martial Arts
raised will be donated in the name of the late Master Dennis Day.
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Region 5 Training Bonanza
V alparaiso University and the Knights
of Tang Soo Do hosted our Training
Bonanza on February 24–26, 2017. This
Mr. Pangborn and Mr. Ota, required forms application by Mr.
Chandler, required forms work by Mr. Minnuex and Master Jansa,
and knife defense by Mr. Helsdon. The afternoon closed with
year’s event was indeed a celebration of jiu-jitsu ground activities led by Master Elmore. A new feature
the efforts of Master Theros in attracting introduced by Master Theros this year was day-long activities
some 240 participants. Regional Director, Master Anderson for the parents who brought their children to the Bonanza. This
introduced to the attendees to Region 5’s new Sah Dan included ki gong, coaching, self-defense, and yoga sessions.
candidates, Mr. Paul Helsdon and Mr. Herschl Pangborn. The Sunday morning black belt workout was attended by
This year’s event began Friday evening with our evolving black 81 members. Master Anderson worked on basic techniques
belt pre-test activity with 16 candidates testing for Cho, E and via the hyungs. Master Wheeler then took the group through
Sam Dan. Throughout the weekend we were joined by guest kicking drills with particular emphasis on using the hips in
instructor, Master Steven Elmore. In typical Elmore fashion, kicking. He then added hand techniques using sections from
he actively participated in every segment of the weekend. the forms. Master Elmore finished the seminar teaching Jiu-
Tournament fighting strategy and skills taught by Master Jeff Jitsu applications from our association self-defense techniques.
Wheeler was well presented, practical, and entertaining. Following
the opening ceremonies, breakout sessions included ground
Tang Soo!
defense with Master Elmore, escrima skills with Master Inoshita,
Marc Oster, Sam Dan
modifications and improvisation of the required one-steps by
Eagle Academy of Martial Arts
Bacon and Black Belt Brotherhood
R egion 7 Black Belts gathered for our 17th Annual Black Belt
Camp at USC Upstate in Spartanburg, SC. Ninety participants
enjoyed friendly, funny team competition, interesting and challenging
Francis, Sam Dan), Basic Brazillian Jiu Jitsu (Mrs. Stephanie Causby,
Sah Dan and her husband Mr. Ben Causby, Sam Dan), Advanced
Sparring Techniques (Ms. Kristan Mack, Sah Dan), Break Falls
clinics, a pizza party, an educational presentation on the history (Mr. Carlos Rodriguez, Sam Dan), Bong Techniques (Ms. Tina
of Tang Soo Do hyungs presented by Master Kelly Goodwin, and Stevens, Sam Dan), Flexibility and Focus (Ms. Kathy Scully, Sam
a weekend packed with camaraderie and black belt brotherhood! Dan), Naihanchi Interpretation (Mr. Isaac Montgomery, Sam
The weekend kicked off on Friday evening as three Region 7 Dan) and Flexible Weapons One Steps (Mr. David Geremia,
teams chose their themes and logos. The groups chose “Team Sam Dan).
A-Bomb”, led by Mr. Brian Lininger, E Dan, “Team Bacon” Mrs. Francis led Ki Kong early Saturday morning to energize
(yes, you heard that right), led by Mr. Isaac Montgomery, Sam tired bodies. There was a slight interruption to the Ki flow when
Dan, and “Team Combat Ready”, led by Ms. Natalie Lennon, the ground’s sprinklers went off unexpectedly. Campers could
E Dan. We all looked askance at Team B’s theme choice, but have used the cool down later in the day, but at 6:30 am the
“Team Bacon” provided clever entertainment throughout the unexpected shower got more than Ki moving! Later in the day,
weekend! Friday evening featured feisty sparring between the Region 7 responded to the “22 Push-Up Veteran Challenge”
higher-ranking underdogs, “the Spartans” vs. the lower ranking, thrown down by Master Michael Inoshita in remembrance of
but voluminous “Persians”. We are not quite sure which team the 22 American veterans who commit suicide every day. I
prevailed, but everyone had a “smashing” good time! was impressed once again by how WTSDA members, and the
Saturday was packed with incredible training sessions including; Association as a whole, have such a huge heart for humanity,
Young Moon Hyung (Master John Francis), Ki Gong (Mrs. Liz honor the warrior spirit and develop the individual spirit of
service and selflessness.
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After an awesome day of training, Black Belts participated in enjoyed the opportunity to learn “Young Moon Hyung” and
a “Beat Bobby Flay” inspired Pyung Showdown. Teams were increase their skill with the Bong. Mrs. Jackie Knight enjoyed
allowed 20 minutes to create a new hyung using segments from the Flexibility Session because “it just feels good” and Mr. Alex
all five Pyung forms. The new hyung had to last between 55 and Johnson enjoyed improving his ground defense skills in the Jiu
1:05 seconds. Team Combat Ready had the absolute best hyung, Jitsu clinic. I enjoyed all of the sessions, but my favorite part of
but sadly came under time constraints (can you guess what team the Camp experience was, as always, the fellowship that occurred
I was on?). Team Bacon won the contest and was rewarded during meals, in the dormitory hallways, training sessions and in
with first place in the breakfast line on Sunday morning. The our rooms. The 2016 Black Belt Camp offered “something for
evening concluded with Master Goodwin’s presentation “Hyung, everyone” and students were engaged in and exposed to a host
History, Stories and Legends.” This session provided depth and of fun, challenging and interesting sessions! Master Goodwin
insight into our hyungs and provided a unique perspective on our says that her “first impression of Tang Soo Do was that the
Tang Soo Do history. Sunday morning started at 6:00 am with people were good hearted and of high integrity. This impression
Ki Gong and concluded with rank specific hyung training. We has not changed. Good people remain the foundation of Tang
celebrated Black Belt promotions, shared a meal and left USC Soo Do.” She also says that her favorite memories are “of all
Upstate tired, completely satisfied and inspired. of the epic memories I have with my Tang Soo Do brothers.”
Mrs. Pam Field from Capital Tang Soo Do says her favorite We created “epic memories” at Camp this year and I would say
session was Advanced Sparring and she is happy to report that Master Goodwin’s words sum up our Region 7 Masters, Black
she is “finally starting to enjoy sparring”. Ms. Leanna Dyer says Belts and our 2016 Black Belt Camp experience!
that she most enjoyed the team creativity process. Mr. Eugene Tang Soo!
Tighe and Mrs. Lisa Scota’s favorite session was Master Goodwin’s Kathy Scully, Sam Dan
“Kidpower” and Mr. Alonzo Mayes and Mr. Brian Meeler both Scota Karate Academy
Region 7 Family Training Clinic
M aster Stephanie Causby, Chief Instructor
of Causby Karate Academy and Causby
Academy-North Charlotte, hosted Region 7’s
Defense. Instructors from all over the region shared their unique
perspective and skill, while students broadened their appreciation
for the depth of Tang Soo Do training and the martial arts! Three
Family Training Clinic on a balmy February hours of training with Tiny Tigers and Little Dragons taught
day at Denver United Methodist Church. 185 their instructors a deeper meaning of Kyum Son and In Neh!
students and their family members (starring 37 Family members and friends enjoyed Ki Gong, Tae Chi and a
Tiny Tigers and Little Dragons) enjoyed challenging training sessions
and fun and fellowship with our Region 7 Tang Soo Do family!
The mild, winter morning kicked off with a warm up featuring
basic hand and kick techniques for students, and a separate
Stretching and Core Strengthening session for Tang Soo Do
family members and friends. Participants then broke out for
3 training sessions of their choosing. Training sessions for
Tang Soo Do students were designed for either advanced or
beginner levels and included: Jumping Kicks; Staff Skills; Break
Falls; Nunchucks; Basic Hand and Kick Techniques and Self
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Yoga class and appreciated being a part of this Region 7 training of delight could be heard all the way to Headquarters! Everyone
event with their family and friends! Tang Soo Do students also enjoyed pizza and fellowship after the event, while Region 7
had the opportunity to participate in a Judging Clinic and to be board members convened for a leadership meeting at Causby
evaluated for (re) certification. Region 7 is diligently working to Karate Academy. Master Causby treated the board members to
adhere to standardization and tradition and requires a high level of homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup and brownies while Master Joe
training and professionalism from all of our judges and referees! Scota, Regional Director, conducted our Region 7 quarterly board
The clinic ended with students practicing Hyung to the drum, meeting. An exceptional end to another exceptional day in Region 7!
while family members cooled down with a gentle stretch. Tiny Kathy Scully, Sam Dan
Tigers and Little Dragons concluded the day with a full on “attack” Scota Karate Academy
with their newly acquired foam swords. Their ki haps and squeals
Annual Taching Clinic in Germany
W ow! It has been a few months and I am still thinking
about a clinic I had the honor and privilege to attend
in Taching, Germany May 6-8. Taching is a beautiful place in
this case, the friendliness and intensity of the community there
showed the real generosity and spirit of Tang Soo Do! Saturday
night was a barbecue with, among other things, special Bavarian
the Bavarian countryside and Tang Soo Do practitioners from sausages and beer as well as Bavarian singing! Sunday was Master
Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Sweden were among Trogemann’s 70th birthday and his students celebrated at the
the 120 in attendance. Master Trogemann runs an annual clinic clinic with style and grace presenting him with a beautiful and
for all students from white belt to master and effectively keeps large mosaic photo of he and the late Grandmaster Shin made
everyone moving, training and happy. We began Friday evening with a myriad of smaller photos. All in all, it was just another
and ended at noon on Sunday and in between we drilled, practiced example of a wonderful Tang Soo Do experience and a celebration
forms (some many times), weapons, il soo sik and ho sin sul. of one of our senior masters leadership both in training and
All Tang Soo basics, but sometimes with a different flare! We bringing people together. or!
practiced some Hapkido as well. Master Trogemann puts in a Respectfully submitted!
Herculean effort as he teaches the entire clinic! One can tell Master Andrew Ewing, Sah Dan Master
the nature of a leader from the people he or she leads and in Göteborg Tang Soo Do
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Region 8 Adult Dan Clinic
O ver 300 Black Belts and Black Belt candidates descended onto the campus at Elizabethtown University,
Elizabethtown, PA on June 16-18, 2017 for the Region 8 annual Black Belt Clinic. Region 8 held the
first such clinic over 30 years ago. This year was another fine example, and a great success. Master Mujahid
Khan, Senior International Master and Region 11 Director, appeared as a special guest instructor at this years’
clinic, sharing his expertise with the fortunate Masters and Black Belts attending. Being one of the very best
technicians in the Association, Master Khan demonstrated advanced skill sets at his sessions, adding to the
excitement of the gathering.
We enjoyed pretty good weather, so the group took advantage of the open fields and conducted most of the sessions
outside. Taking benefit of the opportunity, I spent time visiting different sessions. I’m happy to say, I proudly observed the
high quality our instructors put forth along with their enthusiastic presentations. Many in the different groups were held
spellbound as they gratefully absorbed each lesson. Sessions were held in Hyung, self-defense, dynamic kicking drills, Yoga and
Hapkido to name a few. There was also weapons training to choose from to include the bong, the dagger, and of course the
sword. A judging clinic was also conducted by Master Rich Arteca. Adding to the enjoyment of the clinic the attendees had the
freedom to pick and choose from the many skills offered.
It is always interesting observing the new candidates attending their first camp. Most come to the event with more than a
little apprehension, but that seems to disappear after the first day. You can hear comments like, “I didn’t expect everyone to
be so positive and friendly. I’m so glad I came.” We were treated to four outstanding lecturers, two on Friday evening and two
on Saturday evening. Saturday’s lectures ended with the Chil Dans sharing stories of Grandmaster Shin. The group was also
entertained with the antics of Master Mimidis and our Regional Director Master Fattori who were busy the whole time making
sure that the clinic went off without a hitch while keeping a good humor in the air.
On the last day of the clinic, promotions were handed out to the persons who had done well at the Spring Black Belt test.
I have often said that one of the things I most enjoy in my martial arts life is having the honor of tying on new Black Belts,
and adding on the white stripes for higher Dan ranking. It’s such a privilege to share in their joy in reaching these lofty goals.
All-in-all the clinic was a great success, due to hard work of the many behind the scenes workers and of course also due to the
efforts of Master Mimidis and of Master Fattori.
Can’t wait till next year, Tang Soo!
Master Chuck Vaughn, Chil Dan
Vaughn’s Dojangs
2017 Fall WTSDA & WTSDF Newsletter - Page 152016 World Championship
2016 World Championship
O n July 15-17, 2016, the WTSDA hosted its 20th World Championship. Competitors from all around the world
attended to share a weekend of friendly competition and brotherhood. Over 1600 competitors ranging in age from 3
to 84 demostrated their skills to the judges with 2 grand champions and 10 divisional champions determined. In addition
to the competitions, the weekend included creativity performances, senior master promotions, Master’s demonstration,
Saturday night pizza party, foreign instructors class, and a picnic at the World headquarters on Sunday to round out the
event. Honorary black belts were also presented to Richela and John Fusco for promoting traditional martial arts values in
film, television and literature. John Fusco is screenwriter and producer whose work includes books and films such as Young
Guns, Forbidden Kingdom, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Sword of Destiny, Hidalgo, the Netflix series Marco Polo and others.
2016 World Championship Champions
Dan Cup winners
Adult Male: Inderdeep S. Bening, Great Britain Tang Soo Do
Adult Female: Samantha Alexis Convento, Castelli’s Shin Karate
Youth Male: Andres Saib Espinoza, Tang Soo Do Karate Institute
Youth Female: Kayla L. Spaeder, Lititz World Tang Soo Do
Senior Male: Rowan Jennings, Great Britain Tang Soo Do
Senior Female: Deborah L. Harr, Moo Son - Down East
Gup Cup winners
Adult Male: Gideon Lee, Sr. Carolina Shin Karate
Adult Female: Erin M. Miller, Waverly Karate Club
Youth Male: Khyle Justin Capanzana, Great Britain Tang Soo Do
Youth Female: Devon N. Talley, Castelli’s Shin Karate
Senior Male: William S. Cronin, Causby Karate Academy
Senior Female: Vanessa L. Pekerman Michielin, Jin Gum Kwan
2017 Fall WTSDA & WTSDF Newsletter - Page 162016 World Championship
2016 World Championship Opening Ceremonies
Special thanks to Master Tom Marker and his photography team for capturing these moments from the 2016 World Champions!
2017 Fall WTSDA & WTSDF Newsletter - Page 172016 World Championship
2016 World Championship Gup Competition
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2016 World Championship Dan Competition
2017 Fall WTSDA & WTSDF Newsletter - Page 192016 Spring Dan Testing Results
Chil Dan 37744 Konstantinos Papaioannou. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dojang Greece 45291 Sotiris Pantazis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dojang Greece
20277 Efrain Valentin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valentin Karate 39617 Jesse Gomez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaizen Karate Academy 45292 Giannis Mosxos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dojang Greece
39624 Timothy Downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cornerstone Martial Arts 45307 Naomi D. Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family Tang Soo Do
Yuk Dan 39780 Randy A. Kafka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ji-Beh Martial Arts 45310 Dimitra A. Chatzimichali. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Satori Samos Tang Soo Do
20288 Patrick L. West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas Tang Soo Do Karate School 40274 Rebecca F. Wears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do 45311 Evaggelia G. Validaki. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samos Tang Soo Do
21538 Salvador Hugo Frattini. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frattini Studio I 40534 Heidi Devine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Devines Martial Arts 45312 Theodoros D. Vakentis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samos Tang Soo Do
21762 Carmelo Rivera Correa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shin Tang Soo Do Arecibo 40559 Sarah J. Geiger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Korean Martial Arts Institute III 45316 Katepina Souvatzi-Skarou. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Satori Samos Tang Soo Do
22267 Brian Fisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oxford Karate Institute 40611 Adam Bolotsky. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Penn State Martial Arts Group 45317 Nikolaos EM Villantzakis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samos Tang Soo Do
22289 Johnny R. Williamson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starworld - Goodyear 40760 David A. Rapillo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J.C. Karate 45325 Gary J. Jarvis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do
22514 Roy D. Uttech. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alaska Tang Soo Do Karate 40788 Meredyth R. Phillips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do II 45330 Zoe Halliday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do
40837 Evaggelos C. Patsis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dojang Greece 45333 Riley Simone Tauber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do
Oh Dan 40839 Miliaras E. Kallistos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tragakis Studio 45335 Sophia E. Stanton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do
20655 Clare D. Marsch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UC-Tech Tang Soo Do 41084 David N. Pick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Penn State Martial Arts Group 45336 Gustavo Cabezas Alvarez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keom-Son Tang Soo Do
21668 John V. Costa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Costas Tang Soo Do 41085 Elise Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elite Martial Arts 45558 Kaylene T. Valentin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valentin Karate
22812 Jared C. Arteca. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artecas Karate Academy 41103 Patrick A. Curtin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Star Tang Soo Do 45565 Sean R. Kaiser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandywine Martial Arts I
23736 Jennifer L. Couture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J.C. Karate 41260 Christopher R. Miller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buckeye Tang Soo Do 45567 Kush V. Shah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black Belt Academy
24593 Philip Wiskin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do 41287 Eugene J. Miravete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin Karate Academy 45579 Michael I. Flickinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artecas Martial Arts
25185 Jose A. Zaragoza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black Belt Fitness Center 41771 Maria de Lourdes Bernal Segoviano. . . . . . . . . . . . . Incline Martial Arts II 45603 Kathleen H. Watkins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Devines Martial Arts
27220 Steven R. Elmore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evergreen Tang Soo Do 42004 Juan Ignacio Occhiuzzi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frattini Studio III 45618 Luke J. Deebel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cornerstone Martial Arts
42026 Jovel Zuniga Hernandez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tae Kyum Oh Yi, Costa Rica 45637 Heather Thomson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaizen Karate Academy
Sah Dan Master 42044 Pooja Kamlesh Patel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black Belt Academy 45690 Yelimar Burgos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shin Tang Soo Do Orocovis
22671 Ted J. Rolling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Omaha Tang Soo Do 42062 Debra A. Yanakis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elite Martial Arts 45692 Yarelis D. Rosario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dragon Masters Karate Studio
25163 Zanaan T. Bennett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TEAM Martial Arts Academy III 42069 Matthew Fijalkowski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mimidis Karate 45694 Andres W. Cubero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dragon Masters Karate Studio
26130 Eduardo Gabriel Valdez Yribe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academia Valdez II 42109 Matthew DiPaolo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Coast Karate Institute 45695 Coralis Marrero Machado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black Belt Fitness Center
26153 Linda M. Russo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . River Valley Tang Soo Do Academy 42112 Gregory J. LaMonaca. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Coast Karate Institute 45696 Desiree J. Marrero Machado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black Belt Fitness Center
27633 John A. Jensen, Sr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waverly Karate Club 42149 Colleen E. Tuomi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Korean Martial Arts Institute VI 45730 Calista A. Reese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karate Masters, Inc
28120 Mohamad Mabrouk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Korean Martial Arts Institute I 42168 Jose M. Mahiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black Belt Fitness Center 45750 Samantha M. Averitt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coastal Canyon Tang Soo Do
28158 Jeffrey M. Bulissa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulissas Black Belt Academy 42170 Jonathan Carrero. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black Belt Fitness Center 46010 James T. Niedzielski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Columbus Tang Soo Do Academy
29092 Richelle L. Jorgensen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keystone Martial Arts 42506 Rachel L. Shanok. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J.C. Karate 46017 Jonathan A. Moody. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buckeye Tang Soo Do
29754 Ace Rosillo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do 42524 Don Midway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bethlehem Martial Arts Academy 46038 Victoria E. Yetnick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vaughns Dojang IV-Audubon
30089 Kristan E. Mack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capitol Tang Soo Do 42596 Erin G. Tuomi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Korean Martial Arts Institute VI 46047 Cassidy Ash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robinsons Martial Arts Institute
30194 Kerry J. Berringer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berringer Martial Arts 42601 Martha L. Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cornerstone Martial Arts 46053 Michael Shea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Coast Karate Institute II
30688 Adam M. Theros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knights of Tang Soo Do 42756 Robert M. Reese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karate Masters, Inc 46054 Scott Miesen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Coast Karate Institute II
30756 Brian Willis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black Belt Academy 43007 Daniela Sofia Barrilari. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pellice Studio 46056 Jackson Miesen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Coast Karate Institute II
31088 Angel M. Celona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Impact Martial Arts 43071 Amanda R. Cole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Penn State Martial Arts Group 46058 Lauren Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Coast Karate Institute
31247 Dean F. Click. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houma Tang Soo Do 43082 Betsy K. Cole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robinsons Martial Arts Institute 46066 Dawn M. Oliver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Devines Martial Arts
31728 Paul Dominic Turton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do 43083 Quiara L. Wheeler. . . . . . . . . . . . Double Dragon Tang Soo Do Academy 46067 Karen H. Marchese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandywine Martial Arts II
31731 Rachel A. Woodford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do 43108 Grant A. Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Coast Karate Institute 46068 John W. Marchese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandywine Martial Arts II
32249 Ashley D. Robertson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do 43123 Lilith G. Burger Lentz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Coast Karate Institute II 46086 Michael A. Hatton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pocono Tang Soo Do
32522 Richard J. DeFeo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moo Do Academy of Martial Arts 43144 Manu Kumar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Korean Martial Arts Institute I 46089 Jody Fry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pocono Tang Soo Do
33052 Jose David Gomez Maroto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Kyul Costa Rica 43236 Franklin H. Jennings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Rock Martial Arts 46091 Ryan A. Verticchio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaizen Karate Academy
33133 Matthew Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Korean Martial Arts Institute I 43278 Alan W. Shaw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Las Vegas Tang Soo Do 46092 Rebecca E. Fantas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaizen Karate Academy
33224 Jemma Morgan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do 43295 Juan Camacho Gutierrez. . . . . . . . . Instituto Mexicano De Tang Soo Do 46095 Val Barsamyan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elite Martial Arts II
33231 Robbie L. Tyler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44316 Jennifer O. Ottepka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Devines Martial Arts 46096 Giulianna C. Iona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elite Martial Arts II
33620 Paul R. Ireson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do 46097 Sean M. Friel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.
33735 Thomas A. Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Columbus Tang Soo Do Academy E Dan 46106 Ryan S. McBride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legacy Martial Arts
33737 Jeffrey F. Wheeler. . . . . . . . . . . . Double Dragon Tang Soo Do Academy 31003 Ramon D.J. Bustamante. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atletes Tang Soo Do 46108 Jake M. Buckalew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Korean Martial Arts Institute I
34028 Dave Mukherjee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin Karate Academy 38396 Deborah B. Giardini. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandywine Martial Arts I 46110 Ryan J. Keller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Korean Martial Arts Institute III
34321 Thomas J. Fletcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fletchers Martial Arts 40786 Erin M. Hodges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starworld Academy of Tang Soo Do 46111 DenNaire J. Livingston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Korean Martial Arts Institute I
34329 Annaliza Setyanto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legacy Martial Arts 40833 Anastasia A. Vakiarou. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samos Tang Soo Do 46116 Lance X. Mintz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Korean Martial Arts Institute I
34572 Kristen Nolan Winsko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vaughns Dojang I-Phoenixville 40835 Elissavet I. Karathnassi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Akadymia 46119 Marie S. Miller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cornerstone Martial Arts
34653 Samuel Hazelden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do 41725 Cleo Mylioti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samos Tang Soo Do 46125 Jacob L. Corley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapin Martial Arts
35310 Stephanie Causby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Causby Karate Academy 42179 Colleen E. Johnson. . . Fairbanks World Tang Soo Do Karate Academy 46126 Hannah F. Hess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapin Martial Arts
35633 Patrick J. Preece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaizen Karate Academy 42719 Jorrit van Tromp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Si Nan Ju Nederland 46128 Jeremy M. Woodruff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scota Karate Academy
35661 Thomas C. Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All American Tang Soo Do 43766 Chason D. Tucker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuckers Tang Soo Do 46130 Reagan W. Scoles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scota Karate Academy
36778 Carlos A. Rodriguez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scota Karate Academy 44173 Eric Emiliano Jimenez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kick Fire Tang Soo Do 46134 Logan A. Rudisill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scota Karate Academy
44181 Matias Nahuel Moreno. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atletes Tang Soo Do 46135 Brian K. Lininger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scota Karate Academy
Sah Dan 44217 Chantal Govaart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dojang Ki Kong Nederland 46141 Seth C. Porter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak Mountain Martial Arts
22332 Alejandro J. Ballesta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ballesta Studio Karate 44242 Mark J. Roberts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do 46145 Michele M. Olejnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rocket City Tang Soo Do - Huntsville
24098 Curtis B. Cook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cooks Karate Center 44250 Sean D. Kilvington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do 46147 Kathy H. Howard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rocket City Tang Soo Do - Huntsville
29088 Leslie A. Flaum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joint Forces Tang Soo Do 44254 Richard W. Maule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do 46153 Austin S. Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Millers North Alabama Tang Soo Do
29638 Hanifi Dolu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tang Soo Do club BWK Hamburg 44527 Nicholas P. Harms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bethlehem Martial Arts Academy 46164 Cierra N. Brassfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soldotna Tang Soo Do Club
30262 Gillian J. Innes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do 44604 Jared I. Tengan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Top Kick Karate 46171 Nathan W. Rivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . World Karate Academy, LLC
32027 Hernan Matias Millara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Millara Club 44674 Kiran G. Judd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Mountain Wind Martial Arts 46177 Devon M. Garcia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central Florida Tang Soo Do
32563 Stephanie C. Mabrouk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Korean Martial Arts Institute VI 44678 Abigail S. Althouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keystone Martial Arts 46178 Ron L. Henry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rock Solid Karate
33006 Jose R. Rivera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shin Tang Soo Do Orocovis 44767 Tanya A. Segoviano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incline Martial Arts 46179 Dalton M. Holman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rock Solid Karate
33021 Guillermo Daniel Bucossi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorenzo Tang Soo Do Studio 45014 Zachary J. Ferreira. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valentin Karate 46181 Cassandra M. Cruz. . . . . . . . . . Martial Arts Academy of Tang Soo Do AZ
33542 Douglas C. Walk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tri-County Tang Soo Do 45017 Kevin G. Lowrey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valentin Karate 46186 Leanna Schoch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tang Soo Do Hinwil
33621 Aisha Khan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Britain Tang Soo Do 45018 Edgar G. Rodriguez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valentin Karate II 46194 Gini Gorlinski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Villa Park Tang Soo Do
33658 Timothy Roy Wagnon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Alabama Tang Soo Do 45026 Nicole E. Neely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J.C. Karate 46198 Sohit Thota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eagle Academy of Martial Arts II
33723 Fernando Damian Gasparoni. . . . . . . . . . . Lorenzo Tang Soo Do Studio 45028 Valerie K. Gulick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Mountain Wind Martial Arts 46234 Emaleigh P. Linn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Omaha Tang Soo Do
34229 John Torres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasure Coast Tang Soo Do 45031 Eric C. Thomas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Columbus Tang Soo Do Academy 46235 Duane H. Linn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Omaha Tang Soo Do
34287 Rosie Bosco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do 45074 Luca Pantano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Coast Karate Institute 46262 Gelsy A. Funes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEAM Martial Arts Academy III
34641 Brent E. Lacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commonwealth Tang Soo Do 45087 Charles Bramley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Coast Karate Institute II 46263 Charles A. Good. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEAM Martial Arts Academy III
35657 Gail P. Phillips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Alabama Tang Soo Do 45091 David K. Paramore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Impact Martial Arts 46273 Fabian Alberto Karnos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grupo Tae Kyun
36167 Timothy N. Watson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evolution Karate Academy, Inc 45093 Jennifer L. Nichols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Evolution Karate Academy, Inc 46274 Mario Mazzucchi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grupo Tae Kyun
36526 Craig R. Fausnacht. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mimidis Karate 45124 Daniel R. Hamer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mimidis Karate 46276 Gianfranco Solli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atletes Tang Soo Do
36527 Katrina J. Fausnacht. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mimidis Karate 45137 Eli S. Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northern Star Karate 46279 Lucas Pitito. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Millara Club
36767 Tina Stevens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Springs Martial Arts Academy 45152 Cameron M. Clapper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scota Karate Academy 46287 Luca Iacovella. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iacovella Studio
37577 Darius S. White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Castellis Shin Karate 45179 Kyle T. Lawton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arrowhead Tang Soo Do, LLC-Glendale 46288 Bruno Perez Guidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lopez Studio
45206 Lee A. Atchley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eagle Academy of Martial Arts II
Sam Dan 45244 Keith D. Bailey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Dragon Karate I Cho Dan
23849 Justin “Bodi” Loughner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Truckee Tang Soo Do 45245 Zachary R. Bailey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Dragon Karate I 47756 Alex D. Bushta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robinsons Martial Arts Institute
24895 Hilarey A. Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family Tang Soo Do 45249 Aditya Narayan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin Karate Academy 48000 Joshua David Palomino-Luna. . . . . . . . . . . Gihae Tang Soo Do Aruba II
27201 Michelle L. Lappin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Middleburg Martial Arts 45250 Alejandro O. Cardenas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin Karate Academy 48001 Zdyne Aizzah Everon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gihae Tang Soo Do Aruba II
35727 Timothy A. Godwin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tahoe City Tang Soo Do 45264 Daniel Dario Barrionuevo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atletes Tang Soo Do 48002 Ashlyn T. Manuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prospect Martial Arts, LLC.
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