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WORLD TANG SOO DO ASSOCIATION Newsletter No. 83 Summer/Fall 2014 J uly 18-20, 2014 proved to be a historic weekend. Our 15th world championship was held in Greensboro, NC. Over 1500 competitors arrived in Greensboro from all over the U.S. and South America, as well as Europe, the Caribbean and Africa. Competitors greeted each other excitedly in anticipation of the weekend’s events. Each championship provides memories that will last a lifetime and this year was no exception, providing two major highlights, the dedication of the meditation garden at world headquarters and the promotion of Master William Strong to Pal Dan (8th Dan) Grandmaster. Grandmaster Strong has over 50 years of martial arts training. He has a Ph.D. in geography and was the Chair of the Department of Geography at The University of North Alabama, Florence, AL. Though now retired, he accumulated many academic achievements throughout his career. He traveled the world while working for the National Geographic Society in Washington, DC. He has authored chapters in Kwan Chang Nim Shin’s books and was the chair of the WTSDA Technical Advisory Committee for several years. Grandmaster Strong has been the host and director of the annual Master’s Clinic for 22 years. One of his Theses was titled: Perspectives on the Tao of Tang Soo Do. His research was to seek understanding of the major concept of Tang Soo Do, becoming one with nature. The historic weekend began Friday afternoon with the always exciting creativity competition. To the delight of the crowd, fifteen demo teams performed. At the conclusion of the Creativity competition things really began to heat up with the Black Belt divisions. Hyung, weapons and sparring divisions provided excitement into the evening. Pride, respect, humility highlight these events as competitors cheer for each other and offer encouragement and congratulations. At the conclusion of Friday’s events, the masters remained late into the night preparing for their traditional master’s demonstration during the opening ceremonies on Saturday morning. Many areas of Tang Soo Do training including hyung, self defense, weapons, and breaking were featured throughout the demonstration. The master’s promotion portion of the opening ceremonies is always eagerly anticipated. This year seven masters were promoted to the rank of Chil Dan, seven to the rank of Yuk Dan, and fourteen promoted to the rank of Oh Dan. The highlight of the ceremony was the promotion of Master William Strong to Pal Dan, Grandmaster. With all the masters lined up on the competition floor, a hush fell across the room as Master Strong, his family beside him, took center stage for the promotion ceremony. Grandmaster Robert Beaudoin performed the ceremony by presenting Master Strong with his Pal Dan plaque, belt and finally the oath with the master’s sword. Grandmaster Strong then recited his own oath of loyalty and dedication to the World Tang Soo Do Association. The promotion was symbolically finalized with 8 beats of the drum. It was an honor to be a part of this historic ceremony. Congratulations Grandmaster Strong! A true martial artist and a real gentleman. Submitted by, Master Paul Mimidis, Yuk Dan A “STRONG” FUTURE FOR THE WTSDA

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W O R L D T A N G S O O D O A S S O C I A T I O N

Newsletter No. 83 Summer/Fall 2014

July 18-20, 2014 proved to be a historic weekend. Our 15th world championship was held in Greensboro, NC. Over 1500 competitors arrived in Greensboro from all over the U.S. and South America, as well as

Europe, the Caribbean and Africa. Competitors greeted each other excitedly in anticipation of the weekend’s events. Each championship provides memories that will last a lifetime and this year was no exception, providing two major highlights, the dedication of the meditation garden at world headquarters and the promotion of Master William Strong to Pal Dan (8th Dan) Grandmaster. Grandmaster Strong has over 50 years of martial arts training. He has a Ph.D. in geography and was the Chair of the Department of Geography at The University of North Alabama, Florence, AL. Though now retired, he accumulated many academic achievements throughout his career. He traveled the world while working for the National Geographic Society in Washington, DC. He has authored chapters in Kwan Chang Nim Shin’s books and was the chair of the WTSDA Technical Advisory Committee

for several years. Grandmaster

Strong has been the host and

director of the annual Master’s Clinic for 22 years. One of his Theses was titled: Perspectives on the Tao of Tang Soo Do. His research was to seek understanding of the major concept of Tang Soo Do, becoming one with nature. The historic weekend began Friday afternoon with the always exciting creativity competition. To the delight of the crowd, fifteen demo teams performed. At the conclusion of the Creativity competition things really began to heat up with the Black Belt divisions. Hyung, weapons and sparring divisions provided excitement into the evening. Pride, respect, humility highlight these events as competitors cheer for each other and offer encouragement and congratulations. At the conclusion of Friday’s events, the masters remained late into the night preparing for their traditional master’s demonstration during the opening ceremonies on Saturday morning. Many areas of Tang Soo Do training including hyung, self defense, weapons, and breaking were featured throughout the demonstration. The master’s promotion portion of the opening ceremonies is always eagerly anticipated. This year seven masters were promoted to the rank of Chil Dan, seven to the rank of Yuk Dan, and fourteen promoted to the rank of Oh Dan. The highlight of the ceremony was the promotion of Master William Strong to Pal Dan, Grandmaster. With all the masters lined up on the competition floor, a hush fell across the room as Master Strong, his family beside him, took center stage for the promotion ceremony. Grandmaster Robert Beaudoin performed the ceremony by presenting Master Strong with his Pal Dan plaque, belt and finally the oath with the master’s sword. Grandmaster Strong then recited his own oath of loyalty and dedication to the World Tang Soo Do Association. The promotion was symbolically finalized with 8 beats of the drum. It was an honor to be a part of this historic ceremony. Congratulations Grandmaster Strong! A true martial artist and a real gentleman.

Submitted by, Master Paul Mimidis, Yuk Dan

A “STRONG” FUTURE FOR THE WTSDA

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WELCOME NEW STUDIOS AND CLUBS

Studios Owner RegionArtecas Karate Academy .................................. Jared C. Arteca .................................. 9Chi Ban Nederland II .......................................Nancy Storm .................................... 11Clarion Tang Soo Do ........................................Gary S. Josefik .................................. 22Elite Martial Arts II ..........................................Richard A. Harsche ........................... 8Hollidaysburg Tang Soo Do .............................Roy James Orr, Jr ............................. 22Jin Gum Kwan ..................................................Pablo Mercade .................................. 12Karate Masters II .............................................Giselle Sharpe.................................... 4Keystone Martial Arts II ..................................Mark D. Jorgensen ........................... 22Moo Do Academy of Martial Arts ...................Richard DeFeo ................................. 21 Nova Tang Soo Do ...........................................Sheldon Stewart Soon ....................... 8Omaha Tang Soo Do ........................................Bruce D. Finger ................................. 3Saucon Valley Tang Soo Do .............................Philip J. Geiter ................................... 8Scota Karate Academy II .................................. Joseph P. Scota .................................. 7True Balance Karate Institute ...........................Paul J. Helsdon .................................. 5World Karate Academy, LLC ...........................Charles E. Richards .......................... 21

Clubs Owner RegionAll American Tang Soo Do - Haleyville ............Thomas C. Jones ............................... 6Arrowhead Tang Soo Do - Thomasville ............David L. Roberts ............................... 7Ay Yildiz Tang Soo Do .....................................Yuksel Boz........................................ 11Bambushews Academy of Martial Arts ............Tatiana D. Bambushew ...................... 8Baton Rouge Martial Arts ................................Stephanie N. Jones ............................ 6Berringer Martial Arts ......................................Kerry J. Berringer .............................. 4Bucossi Lorenzo Studio III ...............................Guillermo Daniel Bucossi ................ 12Bulissas Black Belt Academy ............................ Jeffrey M. Bulissa .............................. 9Chi Ban Nederland III ......................................Babak Javid ...................................... 11Churchs Karate Academy ................................. Jason K. Church ................................ 6Jeonsa Tang Soo Do ......................................... Jorge L. Berdecia ............................... 8Lackland Tiger Tang Soo Do............................Patrick L. West .................................. 4Las Vegas Tang Soo Do ....................................Alan W. Shaw .................................... 2Martial Way Defense Academy .........................Travis Morton .................................. 22Metro Michigan Martial Arts ...........................Nicholas D. Walters ........................... 5Roak Martial Arts Studio .................................Robert M. Reardon Jr. ...................... 1Soar Tang Soo Do ............................................Andrew Calvert ................................. 2Tang Soo Do Rottal Inn ................................... Joachim Kandlbinder ....................... 11Tang Soo Do Hochrhein ...................................Stefan Peters ..................................... 11TEAM Martial Arts Academy III.....................Zanaan T. Bennett ............................. 1Temporario’s Tang Soo Do ...............................Claudio C. Temporario..................... 14Twin Eagle Martial Arts ...................................Dan R. Jansa ..................................... 5Vega Chung Shin ..............................................Rigoberto Vega Campos................... 18Virtuous Warrior Academy, LLC. .....................Adam Marsh .................................... 22West Coast Dragons .........................................Osai A. Robinson ............................. 20

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAE CHUL SHIN

The weather cooperated with the memorial service held for our beloved Grandmaster Shin on July 7, 2013 in Burlington, NC. A group of a little less than one hundred gathered at the

World Headquarters for a last goodbye to Grandmaster Shin, and to lay his ashes to rest at the Meditation Garden there. The day started out overcast and threatening, and then the sun came out for the ceremony. According to ancient Korean custom, the spirit of the dragon then expressed itself in the form of thunder, lightning, and heavy rain to cumulate the event. The memorial began about 4:00 p.m. WTSDA family and members from Mr. and Mrs. Shin’s North Carolina church began arriving. All were greeted by the Shin family and were welcomed to stroll down memory lane, and to view a collage of photos of Grandmaster Shin from years gone by. A background of hymns was provided by a cellist and a violinist. The Reverend Sung Tae Lee began the service with hymns, and then gave a short sermon on Grandmaster Shin’s life well lived, and on the importance of understanding that there is a hope of a life after we leave this world. The congregation moved to the Meditation Grove, under a sunny sky for the internment of Grandmaster Shin’s ashes. Friends and family were then invited to enjoy a meal, fellowship and to reminisce and share stories about times spent with our fallen leader. The storm hit just as we were leaving the restaurant saying our good-byes to one another. This old Black Belt had many mixed feelings to ponder that evening. There was a part of me that was extremely sad because of our loss, but I also felt a deep comfort knowing that our Grandmaster’s ashes were now a permanent part of the place where his ultimate dream was realized. To know that when warriors from around the world come to WTSDA headquarters for training, Championships, or just to visit; each may spend time to sit in his garden and to meditate about the legend of Jae Chul Shin.

Submitted by,

Master Chuck Vaughn, 7th Dan

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It is nice to see their confidence grow as they master these skills.

2014 REGION 7 TRAINING DAYThanks to all the hard work of Mr. & Mrs. Causby, this year’s

Region 7 Training Clinic was a great success. Hosting this event is no small feat and this year went very well! This year was the first time family members were allowed to participate in seminars while their martial artists were active in their training. Ki Gong, Health & Fitness, Core & Cardio, Women’s Self Defense were just some of the training seminars open to family members. Ms. Nancy Miller & Ms. Judy Mayfield of Palmetto Panthers Martial Arts and Mrs. Rachel Mann of Scota Karate Academy II kept the tiny warriors busy with lessons on Stranger Danger, Anti-Bully, Balance and Coordination. Our Tang Soo Do members had training in ground defense, kickboxing, jumping kicks, rolls & falls, Savate kickboxing and so many more goodies to choose from! Some of our very own Masters stepped in to train us in Health & Fitness, Ki Gong

& Kubaton. Region 7 would like to thank all the seminar instructors who traveled to share their knowledge and skills. A special thank you goes to Capitol Tang Soo Do and Common Wealth Tang Soo Do for their long distance commute. That is true dedication to our Region and the brotherhood of Tang Soo Do! Thank you to our security members, Ms. Stevens and Mr. Patterson for keeping us all safe and on time. The studios of Region 7 appreciate the time and energy that the parents put into their family member’s training and hope that everyone who participated in this year’s event had a fun time. We are all looking forward to the Region 7 Training Clinic for 2015!

Submitted by, Cassandra Kimmerly

This letter was written by Mark H. Smith, a teacher and coach for the past 23 years.

I was asked to provide some insight on the program known as Tang Soo Do. This class is offered at the European Fitness Center in Reno, Nevada, and is open to all students wanting to learn Karate. It gives me great joy as I watch the students learn to move and execute karate moves. This program provides the students with the opportunity to improve their physical fitness. It also provides the students with the natural joy of learning to move and control their bodies. It is nice to see their confidence grow as they master these skills. The obvious fitness related improvement for the students are increased. Flexibility, coordination, balance, and strength. The students become more aware of their bodies and how it moves in space. This allows the students to learn how to control their bodies and execute class skills. It is fun to watch the learning of the students in class. The students enjoy working in a fast paced and positive environment. This valuable class provides an opportunity for students to improve their physical skills and enhance their emotional

development. The students learn not only to control their bodies, but their emotions as well. This is made possible by the mastery and successful experiences found in the class. The students find a sense of joy and confidence that I believe will translate into the classroom and life experiences.

About the author: Coach Smith has worked as a special education teacher for the Washoe County School District for the past 23 years. He has coached football for 27 years at the youth, High School and college level. Currently he is head track and field coach. He has a Master of Education: Adaptive Physical Education.

Submitted by, Master Carla Bennett

A COACH’S PERSPECTIVE

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Once again Region Eight held its fall Championship at the Split Rock Lodge in the Poconos. There was a healthy turnout of about 700 competitors this year.

Friday, October 25th: The evening got kicked off at 6:00 P.M. with the Creativity competition. Seven teams vied for the gold with Castellis’ Shin Karate taking top prize. The sacred ceremony of the masters’ promotion followed Creativity. The evening finished up with the adult Black Belt divisions competition. Saturday, October 26th: Opening ceremonies took place at 9:00 A.M. The crowd was treated by Castellis’ team performing their winning routine followed by Master Fisher’s group of newly promoted Black Belts doing an impressive demonstration of their skills. After their performance, each new Black Belt, or newly promoted Black Belt came forward to receive their Black Belt or to receive a stripe from their instructor and congratulations from Grandmaster Beaudoin. As always, it was a joyous experience with more than a few trying to hold back tears of joy (me included).

Youth Dan divisions, Tiny Tots & Special Needs, and the Youth & Adult Gup divisions were executed with the precision and professionalism that has come to be expected from the region’s WTSDA certified judges. The day concluded with the award ceremonies for the Cup winners and the specially recognized Studio of the Year, Student of The Year, and Instructor of The Year for 2013. Also, the traditional Round Table Award was presented to Mr. Donald Weinburg for his outstanding work of soliciting donations for the Region’s Scholarship fund, given to deserving college students of Region 8. The Championship was a grand success; do in great part to the organizational skills of Mrs. Peterman and her team, the set-up crew of Master Richerdson, and to the exceptional supervision of Master Frank Fattori, our regional director. The entire region gives its thanks and appreciation to Grandmaster Beaudoin for his leadership and support of our yearly event.

Submitted by, Master Chuck Vaughn, 7th Dan

REGION 8 CHAMPIONSHIP AT SPLIT ROCK

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July 20, 2014 was a day of celebration at our World Headquarters in Burlington, North Carolina. By mid morning, people were arriving in preparation for the dedication ceremony of the

Meditation Garden and the unveiling of a bronze statue of our founder, Grandmaster Jae C. Shin. Approximately one thousand members, families and friends of The World Tang Soo Do Association were present. Master of Ceremonies for the event was Master Mitchell Dunn. A brief explanation of the Garden was given by Master Jim Mars. Behind the scenes history of our Memorial Garden. Grandmaster Shin and Mr. Jason Whitcraft first discussed the garden about three years ago. Master Mark Taylor, the architect of the garden, reviewed the initial design work of Grandmaster Shin and Mr. Whitcraft. He started to incorporate those ideas with other ideas that Grandmaster Shin had. Master Taylor’s architectural renderings were the guide for the making of the Memorial Garden. Ms. Cathy Chandler, landscape and design contractor was hired to develop the garden based upon Master Taylor’s designs. She translated the architectural rendering and created the garden that we see today. The Headquarters’ Garden is truly an oasis where peace and harmony will be cultivated. Cathy employed Rob Walpole to build the entrance gate, um/yang circle, pagoda, and bridge. Michael Mann laid the stonework that formed the flag, labyrinth and walkway. Grandmaster’s Wishes It was Grandmaster Shin’s wish to be buried at Headquarters. During phase I of the garden, arrangements were made to bury his ashes in the garden. July of 2013 his ashes and a beautiful granite monument were placed in the garden.

The Garden Passing through the gates guarded by the lion statues you will see the bronze statue of Grandmaster Shin to your left. As you walk further into the garden you will notice

the Korean Flag which was created with stone. A Pagoda was built in the center of the flag. Inside the Pagoda is the hand-painted Um/Yang circle of the Korean Flag. The Pagoda is a place to sit and meditate. From the flag a pathway leads to the Bridge. Cross the Bridge and you prepare to enter the Labyrinth. Grandmaster Shin wanted a labyrinth to be incorporated into the garden. Catherine Shin, daughter of Grandmaster Shin, told Master Mars that Grandmaster Shin had a favorite labyrinth design. His fondness for this particular labyrinth stemmed from his stay at a hospital in Delaware. Catherine went to the hospital where she took photos and measurements of Grandmasters favorite labyrinth. We replicated this labyrinth design in the

Memorial Garden. Ten years ago Mr. Thi Ho donated the two lions and two beautifully carved lanterns to the WTSDA. They were destined to be use when the new Headquarters was built. The lions were installed at the entrance of the garden. The beautifully carved lanterns stand within the garden. Grandmaster Shin wanted a statue of himself on the grounds of the

World Headquarters. A bronze statue was sculpted by Ms. Cathy Hopkins. A famous photo of Grandmaster Shin in front of the Shaolin Temple, Henan Province, China was the model used for the design.

Entering the Garden Our Grandmasters and Chil Dan Masters entered the garden. Grandmaster Beaudoin said a few words about this momentous occasion. Grandmaster Beaudoin and Grandmaster Strong unveiled the statue. Upon first seeing the statue, I felt quiet inside. Memories of Grandmaster Shin flooded into my mind. Perhaps you will sense his presence when you visit the garden. His statue stands looking out over the garden and labyrinth. Grandmaster Beaudoin talked about the statue. He reminisced about his long time friend and teacher, Grandmaster Shin. Robert Shin, son of Grandmaster Shin, spoke about his Dad. Stories that we loved hearing.

DEDICATION OF THE MEDITATION GARDEN

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Stories that brought tears to our eyes. The Grandmasters, the Shin family, and the Chil Dan Masters walked through the garden, over the bridge and through the labyrinth in silence. The Pagoda was the central meeting place after exiting the labyrinth. The perfect place to talk and take photos that will help us remember the day. We all watched and waited patiently for our turn to enter the garden. Being in the garden is a memorable experience. I invite you to visit and create your own memories. It was a wonderful day. A day when our Tang Soo Do Family came together to honor the memory of our founder, Grandmaster Jae C. Shin. A time and place to honor the dreams of the past and to embrace the dreams of the future.

A special thank you and our deepest appreciation to the many creative people who helped to make this garden possible. Thank you to Mr. Jason Whitcraft, Master Mark Taylor, Ms. Cathy Chandler, Mr. Eugene Peterson and Mr. Andrew Long. A special thank you to Ms. Cathy Hopkins for her outstanding sculpture of Grandmaster Shin’s bronze statue.

Submitted by, Master Jim Mars

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MYSTERY SOLVED!

This past year a twenty-one year mystery was solved while I was at the Master’s Camp in March. The day was Saturday, March 23, 2013. Master Mars and I are standing in the gym of the University of

North Alabama waiting for the afternoon training sessions to begin. We had just been informed that we were to be present for testing later in the evening. After some discussion between the two of us, I began to reflect on my very first experience testing for my first degree black belt. It was a day I never forgot because of the events that took place during that test so long ago. My memory of that day is very clear. My test for Cho Dan took place in early May 1992 at the Holiday Inn in Philadelphia, PA. The day was filled with anticipation as the candidates from around Region 8 gathered for the test. I recall that it was one of the biggest tests in the region with a little over two hundred candidates testing for the rank of Cho Dan all the way up to Sam Dan. There were two testing panels set up for the day in the ballroom that had hardwood floors. The black belts testing for higher rank tested first. That began a long day for all of us. After what seemed like forever, the black belt test concluded and now it was time for the blue belts to take our test. The test progressed very well as we completed each part of the requirements. After a while we came to the self-defense portion of the testing. We were instructed to pick the person next to us in the line. I naturally turned to my right and found myself staring into the chest of the person next to me. I looked up to see who this mountain of a man was and at that very moment I thought in my head, “On my God, I’m dead!” I did not know who this person was nor had I ever met him before. I don’t even remember if we exchanged names with each other. I put my fear out of my head and we began. Everything was going great until we had to do the knife defense. We were instructed to reach from behind the person’s back with a knife held at their throat. Here I was, standing on my toes trying to get the knife around this guy’s throat. He was at least eight inches taller than me. Then I heard this booming voice coming from my partner. He says to me, “Do you know how to fall?” to which I replied “yes!” His next words have stuck in my mind for the last twenty-one years. He then said, “Okay I am going to throw you over my right shoulder real easy, are you ready?” I said “yes” and the next thing I knew I was flying through the air and hit the floor with a great deal of force. Bam! Lights out! I do not know what happened at that point. All I remember is opening my eyes after hitting the floor and seeing bright lights. People were hovering over me and asking me if I was okay. The first words out of my mouth were, “Am I dead?” This of course brought about some laughter from those who were trying to help me. As it turned out I was okay, hurting, but okay. The big guy came over and told me he was sorry and wanted to know if I was okay. I assured him I was and we went on from there. The

test ended and I never saw the big giant again. Fast forward to Saturday at the Master’s camp where I was finishing up with my reflections of the test twenty-one years ago. Someone walks by me and for some reason the voice sounded vaguely familiar. I know him from the Master’s camp and he is a friend. But something different stuck in my mind about his voice on this particular day. It was Master Scott Merrill. I instantly followed him over to where he was standing and politely asked, “Master Merrill, when did you take your test for Cho Dan?” He said, “May 1992.” I follow up with an additional question, “Was it in Philadelphia, PA, near the stadium?” Master Merrill responds, “Why yes it was, I remember that day very well. I got chewed out three times that day. The second time was for throwing some guy to the floor during the self-defense and knocking him out. Why do you ask?” I have to say that during the twenty-one years of

remembering this incident in my life, I have often thought that I would like to run into that big son-of-a-gun again sometime. Here he was standing in front of me and I laughed out loud telling him that I was the guy he threw to the floor twenty-one years ago. He gave me a big bear hug and we began to laugh, talking about that day with each other and with anyone else who was within earshot of our conversation. I have come to know Master Merrill more closely since I first met him in 2005 when he came to the Master’s camp. We have had the good fortune to work on the world championship together in 2010. We have been friends all

the while not knowing the connection we had to each other. It is a connection that began twenty-one years ago on a May afternoon during our first degree black belt test. Wow! That made my whole day and weekend! It was the highlight of my trip to the Master’s camp. We continued to see each other for the balance of the weekend. As fate would have it, on Saturday night during the testing, we were asked to reach around from behind our partner and put a knife to their throat. I thought, Oh no, not again and I looked around for Master Merrill. This is only the second time in all of my testing experiences that I have been asked to demonstrate this self-defense technique. The next day when I saw Master Merrill I told him about having to do that technique again and we both laughed. You never forget your first test for black belt. Throughout the last twenty-one years I have had a mystery in my head that I could not solve until this past March. It goes to show that the connections and relationships you make in the World Tang Soo Do Association will last a lifetime. You never know when you are going to come across someone with whom you tested with in in the past. Thank you Master Merrill. Mystery solved!

Submitted by,Master Joe Scota

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Region 2 held their bi-annual Dan test Friday, September 27, 2013 in Gilbert, Arizona at the LifeTime Fitness Center. The Region 2 Tournament was held the next day. Over 150 practitioners

attended the annual event. We had 19 total candidates test on Friday and we were privileged to have Grandmaster Beaudoin in attendance, as well. The Dan Test started with the written exam followed by the physical test. After warm up exercises we started off with basic hand techniques followed by basic foot techniques and combination techniques. The group then moved onto the hyungs before moving onto the weapon hyungs. It was a great experience to be performing with this group as we moved forward through the hyungs as energy was shared with those testing. The group then paired up for Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun and Sam Soo Sik Dae Ryun (one step and three step sparring). We started working up to number 30 in hands and feet after which we transitioned to Hol Sin Sol (self defense). We then separated into several smaller groups to demonstrate the ability to defend against diverse attacks, and for the higher ranks multiple opponents. On went the protective gear in preparation for sparring one-on-one, and two-on-one for the higher ranks. Next it was time to demonstrate proper falls and rolls. All were able to successfully navigate the mats. Many thanks are given to those assisting in keeping the mats in place. Kyuck Pa (breaking) was the next event of the test. Some very fine techniques and showmanship were displayed. The final event, In neh, showed we still were able to keep going as the endurance portion tapped our last reserves. The support from our brothers and sisters in the association as well as other family members watching was felt throughout the test with their cheers and clapping helping to keep the energy going. Thank you to all who were able to attend and cheer us on throughout the evening. Thank you for helping us succeed. The Masters took the time to give us their impressions of the test, and then family members in attendance were allowed a few minutes to express their appreciation for those testing. We then were able to relax a little as it was time to capture the experience through photographs – with a very great

accomplishment and goal achieved for all in attendance. The Tournament started early the next day with the 17-34 year old male, Sam Dan division, after which several rings were set up for the remaining Dan divisions. There were some very nice close matches showing fantastic skills with excellent techniques. We finished up the black belt divisions and opened the Tournament at 11:30 AM, bowing in and presenting several awards including presenting four new black belts the rank of Cho Dan. Grandmaster Beaudoin presented the belts to the new Dans. It was especially nice to have Grandmaster Beaudoin in attendance with us. He was able to visit with many members and their families as they came for autographs and photographs with him. After the return of last years Championship cups, events kicked off with the Demo Team presentations. Four teams performed for the packed arena. Starworld Goodyear brought home the first place trophy. Starworld AMAF received the second place trophy. Red Rock Martial Arts earned the third place trophy, and Thunderbolt TSD Academy took the co-third trophy. All performed exceptionally well with great skill and showmanship. The floor was immediately cleared and the Gup rings set up. The rings moved from weapon forms for brown belt and higher to open hand hyungs (forms) and finishing off with single elimination sparring. The Tiny Tiger and Li’l Dragons were fantastic in their forms and sparring (belt game); all of them received a medal. A feeling of brotherhood was felt throughout the day. Many remarkable achievements were reached. Competitors demonstrated proficiency and dedication in forms and sparring. Once the rings were taken down and everyone had lined back up the results of the Black Belt divisions were announced and the Championship Cups presented. A dinner, magic show, and dance were held at the host hotel that night providing an enjoyable finale before we all headed back home. It was a very successful fun event for all.

Submitted by, Daniel J. Cloud, E Dan

Thunderbolt Tang Soo Do Academy

REGION 2 DAN TEST & TOURNAMENT 2013

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COSTA RICA GUP CLINICEl domingo 19 de mayo del 2013 en las instalaciones del

ICAES en la ciudad Coronado en San José Costa Rica se llevó acabo la primera Clínica de Gups del 2013 está con miras al examen de Gups en el mes de junio y el Torneo de la Region 18 el 13 de Julio del 2013. La actividad dio inicio a las 10 de la mañana con un mensaje de bienvenida otorgado por el Master Pedro Biamonte Colombari el cual agradeció a los más de 80 participantes su asistencia y recalco que solo la práctica regular y constante nos hará superarnos a nosotros mismos. La clínica de Gups estuvo a cargo de la Master Rosa Rodríguez, el Bsbn José David Gómez, Bsbn Laura Bustamante, Bsbn Leonardo Barboza, Ksn Adrián Gonzales, Ksn Ramón Villalobos, Bksn Rigoberto Vella y Bksn Jovel Zúñiga Hernández. Todos ellos asistidos por los Cho Dan Bo:

Bernal Zúñiga, Luis Madrigal, Andrea Guerra, Iván Guerra, Julio Vargas, Gustavo Cabezas, Steven Arce Paulo Centeno y Noelia Molina. Formas, Técnicas y Dae Ryum de la WTSDA fueron el plato fuerte de la Clinica que concluyo a ser las dos de la tarde con la entrega de certificados y la foto del recuerdo. Un seminario que sin duda alguna unifico más a la familia del Tang Soo Do de Costa Rica y ratificó los lazos de amistad que existen en todas las escuelas de nuestro país. Demostrando que el Tang soo Do en Costa Rica esta más vivo que nunca y que el Espíritu y Trabajo del Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin nunca morirá

Submitted by, Bksn Jovel Zúñiga Hernández

Costa Rica, Región 18

El Domingo 19 de Mayo del corriente, se llevó a cabo la Séptima Clinica Regional Alvarez Studio, en las

instalaciones del Club 25 de Mayo, entidad a la cual se agradece brindarnos el espacio para el desarrollo del evento.La jornada dio comienzo a las 08 Hs. con un cronograma de actividades que finalizaron a las 19.30 Hs. con la Merienda y certificación. A lo largo de estas 12 horas se desarrollaron diferentes actividades que le brindan al alumno la posibilidad de incrementar conocimientos, corregir técnicas y afianzar la relación grupal. Es para destacar el compañerismo, el respeto, la camaradería con la que se trabajo a lo largo de la jornada. En el evento contamos con la presencia del Maestro Fabian Ocampo de la escuela de Karate Oriental de Berazategui, quien humildemente nos ofreció una clase sobre el manejo del Nunchaku.

Los temas desarrollados fueron:Nun Cha Ku (Sensei Fabian Ocampo), PRIMEROS AUXILIOS (Marolla Antonio.), Alimentación en las Artes Marciales (Blanco Victor.), Formas de Bong I, II, III y IV,

Hyung hasta Sip Soo, Koo San Koom, Jan Gum Hyung I y II , y Técnicas de Vale Todo (Zalazar Aldo). En mi función de organizador, quiero felicitar a cada instructor o miembro que nos brindan sus conocimientos para el crecimiento de todos y a quienes nos apoyan incondicionalmente para que los eventos sean de excelencia. Gracias Patricia Santoro, Lorena

Occhipinti, Maria Maisano y Sandra Banda. Nos vemos en el próximo evento !!!

Submitted by, Master Christian H. Alvarez

SÉPTIMA CLINICA REGION 12

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2014 WORLD TOURNAMENT

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MASTER PROMOTIONS & DEMONSTRATION

MEDITATION GARDEN & ANNIVERSARY DINNER

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Master Michael White, in the privacy of his home and attended by his immediate family, recently passed away after an extended illness. Master White was 68 years old.

I first met Master White October 29th, 1970. I was fresh out of Vietnam and he was a new Black Belt fresh from Philadelphia. I had my first lesson that same evening. I became a Black Belt in 1974 and served as the Chief Instructor under the Appalachia TSD dojang certificate. From our combined efforts, there were 7 Black Belts produced who all started teaching in the Central Pennsylvania area. For a period in the beginning, Appalachia was the largest dojang in our Association. Over time, our philosophies began drifting further apart, and in 1984 I left Central PA and moved to the Philadelphia area and opened my own studio where I continue to teach today. Master White was a Charter Member of the Association and a founding father. Master White grew up in Central Philadelphia. Master White was educated at a strict Catholic school where the monks handed out harsh discipline. He met Grandmaster Shin in 1968 at the Burlington dojang, and continued as Grandmaster Shin’s student for the rest of his life, serving on the Executive Committee as Treasurer of the Association. Training under Master White was an interesting proposition. For about five years, I was the only student that stuck with his unique style of instruction, which included having most lessons conducted outside, and held in all kinds of weather. I can remember training in deep snow, with sub freezing temperature, running in bare feet for about a half mile, stop for a sparring session until you could not feel your feet, and then running back to his home to stand in a bath tub to thaw out. What fun!

I witnessed the close relationship Master White had developed with Grandmaster Shin. Over many years, Master White’s Black Belts have consistently served the WTSDA in many key positions. From its humble beginnings, Tang Soo Do in Central PA has grown to a powerhouse consisting of great Masters and many great Black Belts. Master White was always reaching out to the underdog, helping where he could. He taught passionately to observe and maintain the etiquette and protocol of our traditional martial art. He was one of the most talented fighters I have ever met. He had perfected his favorite technique, jump spinning back kick, to the point where once he had set it up, it was nearly impossible to defend against. Master White will be missed by his many students, and will be remembered as a pillar and one of the key Masters of the World Tang Soo Do Association. A more defined profile of Master White can be found in “The Legacy, A History of the WTSDA,” available from WTSDA Headquarters.

Submitted by,Master Chuck Vaughn

1st Black Belt, Appalachia TSD

IN MEMORY OF MASTER MICHAEL WHITE

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3rd DanD27574 Benjamin J. Trent ....................... Glenbrook Martial ArtsD28739 Christopher J. Borree ......... Allied Gardens Tang Soo DoD30128 Willie J. Richardson ......... Tang Soo Do Karate AcademyD30686 Renee L. Severa ..............Eagle Academy of Martial ArtsD31589 Stephen S. Zamora-Soon ..................Nova Tang Soo DoD32644 Beatriz Ruth Aviles-Vieyra ..Pacini Martial Arts AcademyD33025 Patricio M. Diaz Guajardo ...Coyhaique TSD Chile Lung-DoD34501 Jose D’Almaida ................................. Moz-Tang Soo DoD35628 Teresa D. Mischler ........... Korean Martial Arts Institute ID36255 Shyla A. Sickels....................Dragon Heart Tang Soo DoD36596 Suzanne M. Geouque ...... Korean Martial Arts Institute IID36629 Rebecca S. Martin .................................Top Kick KarateD37516 Karen Jopko ................................. Castellis Shin karateD37680 Nigel Crockett ....................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD37681 Muhammad Shahid ............... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD37696 Kristian D. Reed .................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD37789 Nathaniel E. Doverspike .................... Rock Solid KarateD37803 Jonathan Vallo .......... Texas Tang Soo Do Karate SchoolD38263 Lissa Brooke Sexton ..............Arrowhead TSD-GlendaleD38304 Ryan J. Ousey ..................... Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D38400 Thomas F. Lyons ................................... Mimidis KarateD38427 Martin M. Saporito ........Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD38570 Robert Gross ........................Dragon Heart Tang Soo DoD38586 Chance S. Gordon ............................. Rock Solid KarateD38587 Melanie A. Hodgkins.......................... Rock Solid KarateD39061 Rachel K. Foster .............. Korean Martial Arts Institute IID39131 Jared B. Miller ..............DiMarcos Tang Soo Do InstituteD39185 Marijke Dijkstra........................Jip Kye Sohn NederlandD39310 Iris Y. Saavedra Oyola ............. Black Belt Fitness CenterD39514 James D. Ousey .................. Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D39515 Madeline J. Hunt ................. Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D39519 John J. Potratz .................................... Elite Martial ArtsD39523 David J. Perez ................................ Black Belt AcademyD39554 Michael Diver ................................ Pocono Tang Soo DoD39589 Benjamin Litwack ................ East Coast Karate InstituteD39614 Perry G. Walker ............... Korean Martial Arts Institute IID39621 Robbie Holt ...................... Korean Martial Arts Institute ID39717 Sue Helsdon .................... True Balance Karate InstituteD39749 Sheila L. Carter ..................North Alabama Tang Soo DoD39752 Alex J. Campbell ........ Young Tang Soo Do, Gym CentralD39756 Julianne L. Knowlton .. Young Tang Soo Do, Gym CentralD39758 Josiah B. Mullins ............ Young Tang Soo Do, HuntsvilleD39759 Kevin P. Mullins .......... Young Tang Soo Do, Gym CentralD39762 Lauren Y. Pursley .......................Strahans Karate CenterD43826 Thomas M. Yennie ............ Yennie Martial Arts PlainviewD44317 Ricardo Dante Borrelli ....... Lorenzo Tang Soo Do Studio

2nd DanD25640 Stephanus P. Koekemoer ....South African TSD AcademyD30514 Marius M. Neveling ............South African TSD AcademyD35700 Miguel A. Melendez ............. Shin Tang Soo Do OrocovisD35735 Morgan Bryant .....................Dragon Heart Tang Soo DoD36654 Mirko Peitz .................. Tang Soo Do Verein Au/HallertauD36659 Anna Steinmetz..................... Tang Soo Do LeitershofenD38588 Angelica D. Barrera ......................... Nevado Karate ArtsD39691 Margaret L. Lowry ................. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD39696 Carol J. Wyatt ....................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD40098 Karen Field ........................................... Mimidis KarateD40119 Cearious A. Csizmadia ...............Star Karate School, Inc.

D40120 Madison A. Csizmadia ...............Star Karate School, Inc.D40206 Stephanie A. Spears .......United States Karate AcademyD40208 Alea Hale ............... Fairbanks Academy of Tang Soo DoD40261 Helen E. Robbins ................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD40507 Carla Xerinda .................................... Moz-Tang Soo DoD40571 John Jack Ross.......... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD40682 Grace C. Gelpi ..........................Chapel Hill Tang Soo DoD40791 Arlene Bradley ............................ Roseburg Martial ArtsD40816 Joshua D. Hale ...................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD40844 Cameron Bennington ......... World Karate Academy, LLCD41085 Elise Smith.......................................... Elite Martial ArtsD41255 Michael Todd Potter ................... Carthage Tang Soo DoD41282 Shelby Lucid ......................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD41514 Veronica M. Ramirez ...........................Valentin Karate IID41516 Tomas E. Ramirez ...............................Valentin Karate IID41518 Tiffany A. Blancato ................................ Valentin KarateD41520 Andrew H. Beres ..........................................J.C. KarateD41521 Abigail M. Rapillo .........................................J.C. KarateD41524 Sean M. Sprankel .........................................J.C. KarateD41543 Douglas C. Harnish........DiMarcos Tang Soo Do InstituteD41613 David B. Ing ......................... East Coast Karate InstituteD41657 Susan L. Watson ............ Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID41664 Christian Fasold ...........Tang Soo Do Munchen SiemensD41689 Dwight L. Marburger ................... Roseburg Martial ArtsD41715 Gail B. Fagerstrom ........................... Range Martial ArtsD41716 Justin J. Koivisto .............................. Range Martial ArtsD41735 Alex R. Jenkinson.................. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD41739 Harvey Walker ....................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD41740 Gary Morton .......................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD41742 Liam Hutchinson ................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD41743 Jacqueline Hutchinson .......... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD41747 Jeffery G. Kotalik ............................... Andersons KarateD41770 Edward D. Rodriguez Segoviano ..... Incline Tang Soo DoD42033 Meaghan M. Carroll......................................J.C. KarateD42038 Colleen M. Carroll.........................................J.C. KarateD42049 David W. Gardner ...................Brandywine Martial Arts ID42059 Peter E. Poblete .........................................D & S KarateD42062 Debra A. Yanakis ................................. Elite Martial ArtsD42069 Matthew Fijalkowski ............................. Mimidis KarateD42075 Tammy L. Brenner ................................. Mimidis KarateD42077 Paul H. Keares ...................................... Mimidis KarateD42081 Jordan A. Pulley ................Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD42088 Ellie L. Francis...................................Center City KarateD42090 Jillian M. DiLucido .........................Pal Che Tang Soo DoD42097 Zachary R. Coffin ....... Tang Soo Do of Central New YorkD42103 Geoffrey Krug ....................... East Coast Karate InstituteD42116 Dawn M. Liss .................. Korean Martial Arts Institute IID42134 Susanna R. Carey ........... Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID42144 Tyler J. Hillerman ........... Korean Martial Arts Institute VID42150 Simon N. Murphy ...... Texas Tang Soo Do Karate SchoolD42168 Jose M. Maiquez .................... Black Belt Fitness CenterD42170 Jonathan Carrero ................... Black Belt Fitness CenterD42191 Brenda L. Maines ............. Josefiks Korean Tang Soo DoD42196 Eric W. Loop ................................ Summers Martial ArtsD42233 Sherida R. Burks ............................... Rock Solid KarateD42237 Gail W. Scarborough .......................... Rock Solid KarateD42248 Shawn Bennington ............. World Karate Academy, LLCD42271 Lisa L. Music........................Dragon Heart Tang Soo DoD42275 Graciela I. Garcia ......................... Roseburg Martial ArtsD42278 Tamela J. Thomas .....................Evergreen Tang Soo DoD42500 Orlando Valentin, Jr. .............................. Valentin Karate

D42513 Caleb M. Martin ............................. Artecas Martial ArtsD42514 Jennifer L. Anani ..............................Anani Tang Soo DoD42515 Rachel Galing ................................. Black Belt AcademyD42518 Gavin J. Maura ........... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD42524 Don Midway ............... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD42532 Cindy M. Fernandez .. C&Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D42537 Heather M. Locke ...... C&Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D42544 Patrick N. Kelly ..................... East Coast Karate InstituteD42545 John W. Bowers, IV ............... East Coast Karate InstituteD42547 Rudolph M. Ricciuti .............. East Coast Karate InstituteD42548 Jacob W. Vershinski.............. East Coast Karate InstituteD42552 Ian Nolan .......................... East Coast Karate Institute IID42561 Erika M. Latham ................................ Andersons KarateD42588 David Keller ......................Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD42596 Erin G. Tuomi.................. Korean Martial Arts Institute VID42604 Fiona T. Smith ................. Korean Martial Arts Institute IID42606 Roger Moran ................. Korean Martial Arts Institute VIID42607 Jim Erwin ..................... Korean Martial Arts Institute VIID42615 Quentin T. Fleetwood ...... Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID42619 Collin King ..................... Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD42624 Zai Cook .................................. Kaizen Karate AcademyD42645 Olyvia F. Bratton .......................D.J. Tang Soo Do StudioD42646 Brady M. Bizzarri ..................... Appalachia Tang Soo DoD42653 Bonnie Gausman .......................Tri-County Tang Soo DoD42655 Lisa M. Smith ............................Tri-County Tang Soo DoD42659 Amanda K. Bicskei . Fairbanks Academy of Tang Soo DoD42679 Matthew H. Justice ............North Alabama Tang Soo DoD42684 Wendy Phillips ...................................T.N.T. Martial ArtsD42697 Christopher Bernal .........United States Karate AcademyD42701 William C. Narrows .. Twin Dragons Martial Arts & FitnessD42716 Alex S. Leever ................................... Starworld - AMAFD42721 Maribel Ortiz ................Eagle Academy of Martial Arts IID42723 David C. Paprocki ........................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD42734 Anel C. Naude .......South African Tang Soo Do AcademyD42736 Cody C. Flock .............................. Roseburg Martial ArtsD42755 Charissa C. Sebesta ........................Karate Masters, IncD42756 Robert Reese ..................................Karate Masters, IncD42765 Niko S. Richards ................ World Karate Academy, LLCD42772 Chad A. Campbell ......................Middleburg Martial ArtsD43044 Luis A. Fragoso ...................... Black Belt Fitness CenterD43215 Lebogang Ramhago .................. Botswana Tang Soo DoD43522 Nestor Isac Mairosse......................... Moz-Tang Soo DoD44315 Roger D. Lewis...........Chung Shin Tang Soo Do AmbergD44316 Jennifer O. Ottepka .............Mays Landing Tang Soo DoD44319 Shawn R. Yennie ..............................Yennie Martial ArtsD44320 Mary-Margaret C. Waletzki ...............Yennie Martial Arts

1st DanD44007 Sophia J. Offerdahl ......................................J.C. KarateD44500 Billy Platt, III .................................... Academy of KarateD44501 Tiago Dos Santos ............................ Academy of KarateD44502 Paige Schechter ...........................................J.C. KarateD44503 Ayan Bhattacharjee ......................................J.C. KarateD44504 Melanie Morenz ...........................................J.C. KarateD44505 Emily J. Albrecht ..................................... Porcos KarateD44506 Michael Reyen ........................................ Porcos KarateD44507 Jared D. Longo ..............................................Ts KarateD44508 Thomas Dobensky .........................................Ts KarateD44509 David Ryan .................................... Costas Tang Soo DoD44510 John Leimert ................................. Costas Tang Soo DoD44511 Jacqueline I. Audet ......................... Costas Tang Soo Do

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D44512 Emmitt Miranda ............................. Costas Tang Soo DoD44513 Florinda Arias ................................. Costas Tang Soo DoD44514 Denise Rodriguez ...............................Valentin Karate IIID44515 Chandler Kryzkij ..................................Valentin Karate IID44516 Julio Rodriguez ..................................... Valentin KarateD44517 Timothy A. Burt ..................................... Valentin KarateD44518 Melissa Soto ......................................... Valentin KarateD44519 Christian N. Anani ............................Anani Tang Soo DoD44520 Madison Cobb ..................................Anani Tang Soo DoD44521 Matthew La Cava .............................Anani Tang Soo DoD44522 Isaac W. DuVall ............................... Artecas Martial ArtsD44523 Forrest W. Wenrick Jr. ..................... Artecas Martial ArtsD44524 Andrew J. Burdsal .......................... Artecas Martial ArtsD44525 Andrew Principato...... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD44526 James R. Strawn ........ Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD44527 Nicholas P. Harms ...... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD44528 Joshua D. Labar ......... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD44529 Juan Carlos Acosta .... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD44530 Ethan Cantelmi .......... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD44531 Benjamin Markovich .. Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD44532 Jayden Junod ................................ Black Belt AcademyD44533 Jenifer Gershenfeld ........................ Black Belt AcademyD44534 Colin Sim ....................................... Black Belt AcademyD44535 Jaclyn Buruschkin .......................... Black Belt AcademyD44536 Pietro F. Giardini .................... Brandywine Martial Arts IID44537 David A. Stauffer ....................Brandywine Martial Arts ID44538 Anthony Pizzo ............................... Castellis Shin karateD44539 Anthony Samango ......................... Castellis Shin karateD44540 Stephen Paziora, Sr. ..................... Castellis Shin karateD44541 Alex Paik .......................................Castellis Shin KarateD44542 Courtney E. Keegan-Smith ..C&Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D44543 William D. Locke ... C&Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D44544 Natividad L. Ruzicka.. C&Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D44545 Rachael M. Wiseley .............. East Coast Karate InstituteD44546 Aasha A. Desai ..................... East Coast Karate InstituteD44547 Sanya S. Parikh .................... East Coast Karate InstituteD44548 Constantinos Konstantopoulos ..East Coast Karate InstituteD44549 Minh Nguyen ....................... East Coast Karate InstituteD44550 Harrison Fink ....................... East Coast Karate InstituteD44551 Andrew Bowers ................... East Coast Karate InstituteD44552 Grace Shakarjian ................. East Coast Karate InstituteD44553 Gregory Shakarjian .............. East Coast Karate InstituteD44554 Jacob M. DiTrolio ................. East Coast Karate InstituteD44555 Neeraj A. Shenoy .................. East Coast Karate InstituteD44556 Marcus Troy ......................... East Coast Karate InstituteD44557 Jason Ly ........................... East Coast Karate Institute IID44558 Katherine Hung ................. East Coast Karate Institute IID44559 Alexa Gasser ..................... East Coast Karate Institute IID44560 Vahe B. Minasian .............. East Coast Karate Institute IID44561 Katie Phillips ..................... East Coast Karate Institute IID44562 Meredith R. Esselman ......................... Elite Martial ArtsD44563 Nicole J. Chulada ................................ Elite Martial ArtsD44564 Anh K. Ho ......................... Korean Martial Arts Institute ID44565 Ryan Nagowski ............... Korean Martial Arts Institute IID44566 Thomas J. Seffrin ........... Korean Martial Arts Institute VID44567 Kevin Willis .................... Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD44568 Ben Tucker ..................... Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD44569 Paola N. Santos ................... Shin Tang Soo Do OrocovisD44570 Vincent Paloni ................ Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD44571 Jessica Kibler ................ Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD44572 Gwyneth A. Rogge ............ Korean Martial Arts Institute I

D44573 Kaleb Nelson .................. Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD44574 Michael Newcomer ......... Korean Martial Arts Institute IID44575 David A. Suddard ............ Korean Martial Arts Institute IID44576 John E. Kepley ................. Korean Martial Arts Institute ID44577 Ajay Patel ........................ Korean Martial Arts Institute IID44578 Aidan D. Briggs ............... Korean Martial Arts Institute IID44579 Franklin Alvarado ................ Shin Tang Soo Do OrocovisD44580 Jesus Bedolla ............... Korean Martial Arts Institute VIID44581 Jeanette V. Brooks........... Korean Martial Arts Institute IID44582 Mark A. May................... Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD44583 Alexandra L. May ........... Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD44584 Daniel A. May ................. Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD44585 Alberto Torres ..................... Shin Tang Soo Do OrocovisD44586 Thomas A. Bolton ............ Godwins Shin Karate InstituteD44587 Arthi Baskaran ................ Godwins Shin Karate InstituteD44588 Kevin Ritter ..................... Godwins Shin Karate InstituteD44589 Diane Korpics.................. Godwins Shin Karate InstituteD44590 Brian Rodriguez .............. Godwins Shin Karate InstituteD44591 Joseph N. Herriman ................. Kaizen Karate AcademyD44592 Dylan J. Bonilla ........................ Kaizen Karate AcademyD44593 John Henry .............................. Kaizen Karate AcademyD44594 Carter Wright-Sanders ............. Kaizen Karate AcademyD44595 Allison A. Rossi......................... Kaizen Karate AcademyD44596 Stephanie JS Turner ................. Kaizen Karate AcademyD44597 William (Billy) Hunt .............. Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D44598 Campbell Wolov .................. Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D44599 Charlie M. Leidig ................................... Mimidis KarateD44600 Thomas B. Wright.................................. Mimidis KarateD44601 Peter W. Dutton ..................................... Mimidis KarateD44602 Madison Semonco ................................ Mimidis KarateD44603 Rachel M. Keares .................................. Mimidis KarateD44604 Jared I. Tengan .....................................Top Kick KarateD44605 Shawn Hoffman ....................................Top Kick KarateD44606 Andre N. Matos Hernandez ............ Shins TSD BayamonD44607 Ingrid Hernandez........................... Shins TSD BayamonD44608 Shivani Iyer .......................... Morning Star Tang Soo DoD44609 Elizabeth B. Barrett ....................... Omaha Tang Soo DoD44610 Michael R. Tracy ...................Northeast Martial Arts, Inc.D44611 Kiran Pfitzner ................................Northern Star KarateD44612 Sunita Annika S. Pfitzner ...............Northern Star KarateD44613 Connor J. Stahl .............................Northern Star KarateD44614 Christian Stead .......................... Oxford Karate InstituteD44615 Jordan H. Brown ........................ Oxford Karate InstituteD44616 David D. Witcraft .. Rising Phoenix Martial Arts AcademyD44617 Shannon Mudd .............. Vaughns Dojang I-PhoenixvilleD44618 Trevor Carr ........................................Riverwinds KarateD44619 Michael Dougherty ......World Tang Soo Karate AcademyD44620 Blaise Buck .................World Tang Soo Karate AcademyD44621 Gavin J. Bosco ..............Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD44622 Roger David Kidd ..........Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD44623 Rohcon Wilson ..........................Star Karate School, Inc.D44624 Sam Scelza ...............................Star Karate School, Inc.D44625 Mark D. Scelza ..........................Star Karate School, Inc.D44626 Keon D. Boatwright ...................Star Karate School, Inc.D44627 Juliet R. Scelza .........................Star Karate School, Inc.D44628 Luis N. Matos, Sr ...............Shins Tang Soo Do BayamonD44629 Luis N. Matos Jr ................Shins Tang Soo Do BayamonD44630 Christian Portalatin...........Torres Tang Soo Do AcademyD44631 Susana P. Gaud Ramos........... Black Belt Fitness CenterD44632 Jayris Krystal Escobar ............ Black Belt Fitness CenterD44633 Iris N. Hernandez ................... Black Belt Fitness Center

D44634 Luis Javier Marchany ............. Black Belt Fitness CenterD44635 Jaime Soler .......................... Shin Tang Soo Do AreciboD44636 Belinda L. Ellison ................... Shin Tang Soo Do AreciboD44637 Daniela O. Feliciano-Ortiz ...... Shin Tang Soo Do AreciboD44638 Carlos Y. Maldonado-Sanchez Shin Tang Soo Do AreciboD44639 Mario Cancel-Maldonado ...... Shin Tang Soo Do AreciboD44640 Jaime Viera ................. Shins Tang Soo Do BarranquitasD44641 Ernesto O. Nunez ........ Shins Tang Soo Do BarranquitasD44642 Zulymar Garcia Sonera ... Dragon Masters Karate StudioD44643 Jacxiel Rios Rios ............ Dragon Masters Karate StudioD44644 Kevin O. Lopez Rodriguez ..Dragon Masters Karate StudioD44645 Frediel Rios Rios ............ Dragon Masters Karate StudioD44646 Andrew P. Davidson .......... Lititz World Tang Soo Do,Inc.D44647 Ruth Glick-Lynch............... Lititz World Tang Soo Do,Inc.D44648 Konnor T. Harris.......................... Gilreath Karate SchoolD44649 Kylie I. Benak .............................Scota Karate AcademyD44650 Christopher F. Gelpi ..................Chapel Hill Tang Soo DoD44651 Judy E. Mayfield ..............Palmetto Panther Martial ArtsD44652 Corinne D. Wickline ....................Scota Karate AcademyD44653 Jacob T. Spann...........................Scota Karate AcademyD44654 John B. Walton ...........................Scota Karate AcademyD44655 Samuel K. Walton .......................Scota Karate AcademyD44656 Michael D. Makhenzon ...... Charleston Area Karate ClubD44657 Michael E. Kurczy ....................... Goteborg Tang Soo DoD44658 Ashley M. Phillips .....North Alabama Tang Soo Do YMCAD44659 Cody B. Lewis ....................North Alabama Tang Soo DoD44660 William Jackson Price ........North Alabama Tang Soo DoD44661 Earen B. Rickman ..............North Alabama Tang Soo DoD44662 Brandon T. Thomason .........North Alabama Tang Soo DoD44663 Eric D. Kleckley ..................North Alabama Tang Soo DoD44664 Trevor M. McCrary .............North Alabama Tang Soo DoD44665 Amanda N. Lawrence .........North Alabama Tang Soo DoD44667 Peyton T. Allen ..................East Mississippi Tang Soo DoD44668 Carson A. Walton .... Millers North Alabama Tang Soo DoD44669 Colin G. Tate ........... Millers North Alabama Tang Soo DoD44670 Daniel J. Munger .......................... Tuckers Tang Soo DoD44671 Shaun E. Forester ........... Young Tang Soo Do, HuntsvilleD44672 Tyler R. Black ............. Young Tang Soo Do, Gym CentralD44673 Earle R. Ryba ...................A Mountain Wind Martial ArtsD44674 Kiran G. Judd ...................A Mountain Wind Martial ArtsD44675 Leah R. Thomas ............... Josefiks Korean Tang Soo DoD44676 Miguel R. Olivas-Lujan ..... Josefiks Korean Tang Soo DoD44677 John L. Georgvich, Jr. ....... Josefiks Korean Tang Soo DoD44678 Abigail S. Althouse .......................Keystone Martial ArtsD44679 Marina B. Fec ...............................Keystone Martial ArtsD44680 Ryan M. Beagle ......................... Keystone Martial Arts IID44681 Anthony L. Williams ......................Keystone Martial ArtsD44682 Garrett L. Ropon ....................River Valley TSD AcademyD44683 Kevin J. Van Valkenburgh ......River Valley TSD AcademyD44684 Tabitha G. Bailey ...................River Valley TSD AcademyD44685 Robert J. Capo ..................... Steel Dragons Martial ArtsD44686 Nathan P. Schlosser ..................Tri-County Tang Soo DoD44687 Steve K. Frye .................................. Tyrone Tang Soo DoD44688 Elijah L. McGinnity .............. Fairbanks Academy of TSDD44689 Ethan A. Hoover .................. Fairbanks Academy of TSDD44690 Eleanor F. Sprankle ............. Fairbanks Academy of TSDD44691 Tanner E. Sprankle .............. Fairbanks Academy of TSDD44692 Paige N. Ellis ....................... Fairbanks Academy of TSDD44693 Aurora J. Carpenter ............. Fairbanks Academy of TSDD44694 Linnaea D. M. Uliassi ........... Fairbanks Academy of TSD D44695 Vaughn Simpson ................. Fairbanks Academy of TSD

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D44696 Christopher C. Parker .......... Fairbanks Academy of TSDD44697 Kip T. Angaiak ..................... Fairbanks Academy of TSDD44698 Serena G. Wiswar ................ Fairbanks Academy of TSDD44699 Lindsey S. Bohnert ........... Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD44700 Aaron W. Hanson .............. Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD44701 Adrian S. Eidam ....................Black Springs Martial ArtsD44702 Lisa C. Park...........................Black Springs Martial ArtsD44703 Benjamin D. Cloud ..Thunderbolt Tang Soo Do AcademyD44704 Stephanie R. Camacho ...................... Starworld - AMAFD44705 Emiliano P. Martinez .......................... Starworld - AMAFD44706 Leah Ferretti ......................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD44707 Stephen L. Fidler ................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD44708 Austen M. Bolitho .................. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD44709 Avi Naim ............................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD44710 Omree K. Naim ..................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD44711 Kira K. Nelms ........................ Great Britain Tang Soo DoD44712 Daniella T. Hazelden .............. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD44713 Manveer Singh Bening .......... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD44714 Emily E. Nicholls ................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD44715 Emma J. Day ........................ Great Britain Tang Soo DoD44716 Lewis L. Lee ......................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD44717 Emily J. Gill ........................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD44718 Stefan Hazebroek................................. Dojang KoguryoD44719 Timothy Scheurwater .................... Chi Ban Nederland IID44720 Jamiro Sewcharan ...................Chung Shin - NederlandD44721 Nona Blijlevens ........................Chung Shin - NederlandD44722 Santosh Narsing ........................Velo Ryu Ha NederlandD44723 Huub De Groot ...........................Velo Ryu Ha NederlandD44724 Albert Imming ............................Velo Ryu Ha Nederland

D44725 John Coolegem ..........................Velo Ryu Ha NederlandD44726 Vincent Bouterse .................................Dojang Cho-HwaD44727 Justin Hollington ....................Golden Isles Tang Soo DoD44728 Jeremy L. Hollington ..............Golden Isles Tang Soo DoD44729 Gillian Bennington .............. World Karate Academy, LLCD44730 Jonathan P. Yoder .......................... Carolina Shin KarateD44731 Randie A. Moran......................... Suncoast Tang Soo DoD44732 Benjamin B. Pendley ......................... Rock Solid KarateD44733 Sean W. Van Steenbergh ................... Rock Solid KarateD44734 Wyatt S. Hodgkins ............................. Rock Solid KarateD44735 Sadie G. Floyd ................................... Rock Solid KarateD44736 Brandon L. Howard ........................... Rock Solid KarateD44737 Sammy M. Shepard .......................... Rock Solid KarateD44738 Adrian X. Cervantes..................... UC-Tech Tang Soo DoD44739 Sharon Ruth Lank ...............Mountain Lion Tang Soo DoD44740 Andres Saib Espinoza ........Tang Soo Do Karate InstituteD44741 Richter Leach.................United States Karate AcademyD44742 Desmond Field ...............United States Karate AcademyD44743 Pamela Field ..................United States Karate AcademyD44744 Laura M. Barrera ............United States Karate AcademyD44745 Shantam M. Ravan ...Grand Tradition Martial Arts-LivoniaD44746 Kyle E. Buoy ....................Eagle Academy of Martial ArtsD44747 James Patterson .............Eagle Academy of Martial ArtsD44748 Gerald Saul Easley ................... Byeonhwa Tang Soo DoD44749 Kathryn S. Mitchell ......................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD44750 Amanda K. Shafer .......................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD44751 Joseph L. Cozzi ...........................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD44752 Kaitlyn N. Kunde..........................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD44753 Ana M. Juvan ..............................Elmhurst Tang Soo Do

D44754 Cierra C. Atkins ..............Double Dragons TSD AcademyD44755 Imani A. Knox .................Double Dragons TSD AcademyD44756 Alexander Hooker...........Double Dragons TSD AcademyD44757 Helen Jacobson .............Double Dragons TSD AcademyD44758 Devin D. Powells ............Double Dragons TSD AcademyD44759 Adam Sowatzke ........................Knights of Tang Soo DoD44760 Margaret E. Lippert ...................Knights of Tang Soo DoD44761 Juan Alvaro DelRio ...............Dragon Heart Tang Soo DoD44762 Kenneth D. Ingalls ................Dragon Heart Tang Soo DoD44763 Ronald T. Farley ....................... Wild Rivers Tang Soo DoD44764 Alexis R. Johnson ..................Puget Sound Tang Soo DoD44765 Stephanie A. Glascock ...............Evergreen Tang Soo DoD44766 Jessie A. Segoviano ....................... Incline Tang Soo DoD44767 Tanya A. Segoviano ........................ Incline Tang Soo DoD44768 Jason M. Wodarski ......................... Positive Karate USAD44769 Edgar Estrada Ponce ...................... Positive Karate USAD44770 Alexander A. Fernandez ............Roak Martial Arts StudioD44771 Christopher True ....................................Barrons KarateD44772 Justin R. Broome ...... Texas Tang Soo Do Karate SchoolD44773 Brandon R. Wilkinson ......................Karate Masters, IncD44774 Christopher M. Stack.......................Karate Masters, IncD44775 Brandon R. Gainsford .........South African TSD AcademyD44776 Bruno Miguel Ribeiro Afonso ............. Moz-Tang Soo DoD44777 Jaime Chibindzi ................................ Moz-Tang Soo DoD44778 Virgilio Lazaro Chirindza .................... Moz-Tang Soo DoD44779 Yara Lucia Salvador........................... Moz-Tang Soo DoD44780 Dilermando Quive ............................. Moz-Tang Soo DoD44781 Antonio Mugabe ................................ Moz-Tang Soo DoD44782 Alfredo Muzimba Sitoe ...................... Moz-Tang Soo Do

2012 Fall Dan Testing Results

2013 Spring Dan Testing Results8th DanD19040 William R. Strong ...............North Alabama Tang Soo Do

7th DanD18923 Charles E. Vaughn .............Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD19659 Vance L. Britt ............................Star Karate School, Inc.D20409 Mujahid Khan ........................ Great Britain Tang Soo Do

6th DanD20357 Thomas E. Richards, Jr. ................. Pocono Tang Soo DoD20523 Kenneth Purnell ................. Allied Gardens Tang Soo DoD20948 George C. Conrad II ..............Northeast Martial Arts, Inc.

5th DanD21251 Rachel A. Valentin ................................. Valentin KarateD22503 Walter Ricardo Serapio..................Serapio Tang Soo DoD23792 Wilfredo Burgos .................. Shin Tang Soo Do OrocovisD23826 Lennard Heskes ..................... Shin Do Kwan NederlandD23883 Alan L. Brace ....... Grand Tradition Martial Arts - Livonia

4th Dan (Master)D21627 Roy James Orr, Jr .............Josefiks Korean TSD AltoonaD22239 Michael F. Porco Jr. ................................. Porcos KarateD23522 Mark R. Morrissey .......................... Tyrone Tang Soo DoD26018 Vanesa A. Frattini .................................. Frattini Studio ID26036 Daniel J. Farrelly .....................Waterbury Youth Service

D26086 Phillip L. Mattox ... International Martial Arts of WaterlooD26092 Holly E. Inoshita ..........................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD26700 Michael T. Meeks ... Fairbanks Academy of Tang Soo DoD26702 Glenn E. Engel ................................Waverly Karate ClubD27157 Derrick D. Nevado ........................... Nevado Karate ArtsD28012 Mario Pablo Pieropan .................. Kick Fire Tang Soo DoD28026 Matias Angrehs ........................Angrehs Black Belt ClubD28055 Rommel Bernarte .................. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD28081 Kristie J. Gebhardt . Fairbanks Academy of Tang Soo DoD28097 Edward Stumm .................... East Coast Karate InstituteD28660 Ben Harper ........................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD29105 Laura A. Myers ................. Korean Martial Arts Institute ID29254 Sally Sweeney ...................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD29260 Sheldon Stewart Soon .......................Nova Tang Soo DoD29742 Mike Allen ............................. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD29746 Leslie R. Hartt ....................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD30131 Giselle Sharpe .................................Karate Masters, IncD30284 Bauke Dijkstra .........................Jip Kye Sohn NederlandD30537 Cesar E. Fernandez....C&Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D30578 Jason K. Church .................... Church’s Karate AcademyD30694 Scott N. Sweeney .................. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD30702 Martin Silk ............................ Great Britain Tang Soo DoD30703 Andrew Silk .......................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD34740 Wahing Lee ................................Velo Ryu Ha NederlandD34742 Richard Suijker .................... Dojang Ki Kong Nederland

4th DanD22050 Sal Convento..................United States Karate AcademyD22790 Thomas A. Cole .............................Northern Star KarateD24138 Robert M. Meegan ..........................Tri-City Martial ArtsD25163 Zanaan T. Bennett .............. TEAM Martial Arts AcademyD25550 Tatiana D. Bambushew .................. Black Belt AcademyD27210 Jesus Antonio Gonzalez Mariscal ..... Tang Soo Do IMSSD29067 Nicole J. Peterman .................Brandywine Martial Arts ID29135 Laura J. Ewen ........... Texas Tang Soo Do Karate SchoolD29159 Virgilio T. Nevado ............................. Nevado Karate ArtsD29590 Darryl L. Hurd .................. Korean Martial Arts Institute ID30090 George Celona Jr. ............................ Impact Martial ArtsD30194 Kerry J. Berringer .........................Berringer Martial ArtsD31075 David T. Painter .............. Vaughns Dojang I-Phoenixville

3rd DanD32218 Josue Carrera ..................... Shin Tang Soo Do OrocovisD32673 Thomas R. Bishop Jr. ...........Dragon Heart Tang Soo DoD33505 Thrasos T. Metou ............................Samos Tang Soo DoD33591 Christopher L. Stancliff ......................Nova Tang Soo DoD33619 Tracey D. Knights Digby ........ Great Britain Tang Soo DoD34031 Don-Ellis A. Aguillo ...........A Mountain Wind Martial ArtsD34259 Athanasios Galaris ........................................ AkadymiaD35052 Richard R. Plut ............................ Summers Martial ArtsD35675 Ramona M. Wickstrom ..................... Range Martial ArtsD36208 Pablo Cesar Cervantes C. ...............Tang Soo Do Juarez

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2013 Spring Dan Testing ResultsD36210 Marisol Meraz Perez ...................Tang Soo Do Ryun MaD36245 Quiana L. Wheeler ..........Double Dragons TSD AcademyD36265 Athanasios Kariotoglou...................Samos Tang Soo DoD36268 Nikolaos Karaminas .............Satori Samos Tang Soo DoD36277 Jordan D. Chappell................ Great Britain Tang Soo DoD36697 Kristina Ohlson................................ Paresh Martial ArtsD37063 Luis Dante Barja ............................Atletes Tang Soo DoD37749 David F. Mandera ........................ Roseburg Martial ArtsD38030 Maribel Rivera Smith ...........................Valentin Karate IID38034 Melissa Rodriguez ...............................Valentin Karate IID38152 Annie E. Mercer ............................Northern Star KarateD38223 Rachel Crockett .................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD38241 Johana Valenzuela Rivera ................. Tang Soo Do IMSSD38284 Konstantinos V. Taboulidis ....Hellas Athens Tang Soo DoD38370 Cynthia B. Jones ................................... Mimidis KarateD38442 Jairo Velasquez ..................................... Valentin KarateD38476 James C. Randolph ..........East Mississippi Tang Soo DoD38500 Sunnie M. Gebhardt ............ Fairbanks Academy of TSDD38567 Martin A. Cohen .......... Tahoe City Martial Arts AcademyD38572 Michael J. Miller ..................Dragon Heart Tang Soo DoD39072 Katherine S. Robinson ...............Strahans Karate CenterD39083 Jason C. Howett ............. Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID39104 John G. McLaughlin ............. East Coast Karate InstituteD39268 Deena M. Jallen ..... Fairbanks Academy of Tang Soo DoD39269 Mark A. Runion ...... Fairbanks Academy of Tang Soo DoD39304 Isabelle Croeze ......................Gihae Tang Soo Do ArubaD39305 Jamison Kock ........................Gihae Tang Soo Do ArubaD39545 Sean Wade...................... Tang Soo Do Karate AcademyD39575 Gerald F. Wesner .................. East Coast Karate InstituteD39660 Michael T. Grothe ............................MG-Karate InstituteD39725 Juanya D. Williams ....................Evergreen Tang Soo DoD39735 Glamil Rivas Ortiz ................ Shin Tang Soo Do OrocovisD39778 Jarrett Manzi ............................Middleburg Martial ArtsD40011 Lautaro Ezequiel Obregon .......................Alvarez StudioD40012 Nicolas Ezequiel Ripepi ............................... Ripepi ClubD40013 Carlos Alberto Ripepi ................................... Ripepi ClubD40133 Scott K. Thompson ............Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD40152 Cameron G. Smith ........... Korean Martial Arts Institute IID40182 Michael L. Albero ........... Korean Martial Arts Institute VID40187 Fabienne J. Nichols ........ Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD40199 Joseph L. Hooker ............. Korean Martial Arts Institute ID40218 Joseph D. Mitchell ............................ Rock Solid Karate

2nd DanD43096 Keara R. Dugey ............................. Pocono Tang Soo DoD43130 Haydon R. Larson ...Twin Dragons Martial Arts & FitnessD43154 Maxim Pronin................. Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD23602 Carlos Valentin Jr. ................................. Valentin KarateD24895 Hilarey A. Johnson ......................... Family Tang Soo DoD27201 Michelle L. Lappin .....................Middleburg Martial ArtsD31142 Carlo R. Testa ................... Korean Martial Arts Institute ID32679 Ulysses J. Webb ................Tang Soo Do Karate InstituteD33151 Christa A. Molinaro ..... Tang Soo Do of Central New YorkD37744 Konstantinos Papaioannou .....................Dojang GreeceD38385 Ken Booth ....................... Tang Soo Do Karate AcademyD38583 Stephanie J. Geoghagan ...........Middleburg Martial ArtsD39189 Thijs De Jongh .........................Chung Shin - NederlandD39529 Marcus Booth ................. Tang Soo Do Karate AcademyD39530 Jordan Booth .................. Tang Soo Do Karate AcademyD40570 John T. Curtin ....................................Nova Tang Soo DoD40753 Jesus Martin Sandoval ..................... Tang Soo Do IMSS

D40839 Milliaras Kallistos .................Hellas Athens Tang Soo DoD41026 Francisco Fierro Rascon ..............Tang Soo Do Ryun MaD41043 Campos Rigoberto Vega .......Pyung Ahn TSD Costa RicaD41047 Jose Joaquin Oviedo ................... Kick Fire Tang Soo DoD41066 Tristan Marshal ...................... Shin Do Kwan NederlandD41100 Christopher Domenech .....NJ Eagle Star Korean KarateD41277 Susan A. Maule ..................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD41544 Gillian M. Belich .......River Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD41652 Anita Paul ...................... Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD41710 Timoteo Y. Lucario ......................Scota Karate AcademyD41738 Emily G. Wears ...................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD41768 Orion R. Downs .......................Dragon Fire Tang Soo DoD41814 Joshua E. Lane ................................. Rock Solid KarateD41820 Darren C. Sylvia ................ Treasure Coast Tang Soo DoD42015 Jose Gilberto Lom Castillo ...........Tang Soo Do Ryun MaD42017 Jesus Eduardo Lopez Estrada .....Tang Soo Do Ryun MaD42019 Rosa Natalia Pieropan ................. Kick Fire Tang Soo DoD42026 Jovel Zuniga Hernandez ........... Keom-Son Tang Soo DoD42031 Steven Rapillo ..............................................J.C. KarateD42035 Ryan J. Venice .............................................J.C. KarateD42046 Colton R. Wenrick ........................... Artecas Martial ArtsD42072 Nathan T. John .................. Lititz World Tang Soo Do,Inc.D42137 Abigail G. McCann .......... Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID42149 Colleen E. Tuomi ............ Korean Martial Arts Institute VID42186 James A. Oslick .......River Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD42261 Phillip J. Sutton ..................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD42506 Rachel L. Shanok .........................................J.C. KarateD42511 Joshua L. Haney ...................Haney Academy of KarateD42512 Mackenzie S. Wenrick .................... Artecas Martial ArtsD42516 David Galing .................................. Black Belt AcademyD42521 Colton J. Bove ............ Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD42534 Colby S. Ruzicka .. C & Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D42538 Jessica Fegley ................ Penn State Martial Arts GroupD42540 Casey Gavinski .............DiMarcos Tang Soo Do InstituteD42564 Steven A. Petrone .................................. Mimidis KarateD42578 Thomas A. Molinaro ... Tang Soo Do of Central New YorkD42579 Kirk R. Coffin .............. Tang Soo Do of Central New YorkD42580 Jordan L. Aubin .......... Tang Soo Do of Central New YorkD42601 Martha L. Williams .......... Korean Martial Arts Institute IID42627 Shalaka Sharma .............. Korean Martial Arts Institute ID42669 Daniel A. Rodriguez Cruz ........ Black Belt Fitness CenterD42670 Diego A. Rodriguez Cruz ......... Black Belt Fitness CenterD42695 Myles Keim-Lopez .........United States Karate AcademyD42731 Georgios D. Zagkas ........................Samos Tang Soo DoD42733 Christodoulos Koutrakis .................Samos Tang Soo DoD42739 Kevin A. Nelson ........................... Roseburg Martial ArtsD42754 Juris A. Zelenko ............................... Range Martial ArtsD42758 Maria E. Sychev ........................Austin Karate AcademyD42759 Denis Sychev ............................Austin Karate AcademyD42766 Michael David Barrett ....................... Rock Solid KarateD42769 Sabrina Lane .................................... Rock Solid KarateD42771 Matthew R. Ranck .....................Middleburg Martial ArtsD42775 Dhruv H. Vara ........................ Great Britain Tang Soo DoD43001 Franco Damian Alvarez ...........................Alvarez StudioD43002 Sergio Alan Duarte ..................................Alvarez StudioD43007 Daniela Barrilari .......................................Pellice StudioD43010 Ignacio Bearzotti .................................. Frattini Studio IID43011 Alexis Ivan Velay .................................. Frattini Studio IID43042 Vianca M. Colon .................. Shin Tang Soo Do OrocovisD43043 Jerome Berdecia ........................... Jeonsa Tang Soo DoD43051 Michael L. Soto .............. Dragon Masters Karate Studio

D43052 Angel G. Soto ................. Dragon Masters Karate StudioD43055 Robert S. Hughes ........................... Black Belt AcademyD43062 Ethan M. Hill ....................... Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D43071 Amanda R. Cole ............................ Pocono Tang Soo DoD43082 Betsy K. Cole.................Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD43083 Quiara L. Wheeler...........Double Dragons TSD AcademyD43107 Jacob A. Dockery ................. East Coast Karate InstituteD43108 Grant A. Block ...................... East Coast Karate InstituteD43110 Gregory S. Horne.................. East Coast Karate InstituteD43113 Michelle M. Bohn .........................Keystone Martial ArtsD43123 Lilith G. Burger Lentz......... East Coast Karate Institute IID43128 Natalie B. Lennon .......................Scota Karate AcademyD43131 Samantha R. Larson ........... Twin Dragons MA & FitnessD43133 John J. Matisa Jr. ............ Godwins Shin Karate InstituteD43144 Manu Kumar .................... Korean Martial Arts Institute ID43162 Sonia M. Kloss ................ Korean Martial Arts Institute IID43172 Victor Horbowiec ..............................Chi Ban NederlandD43180 Marco A. Suarez ..........................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD43181 Samuel S. Bond ........................Strahans Karate CenterD43192 Samantha E. Miller ...Millers North Alabama Tang Soo DoD43198 Nikki L. Smith ...........................Middleburg Martial ArtsD43199 Mark E. Leimbach ............................. Rock Solid KarateD43205 Trent W. Heineken .. Fairbanks Academy of Tang Soo DoD43212 Kimberly R. Dietz ............. Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD43219 Luis D. van der Linden ...........Gihae Tang Soo Do ArubaD43222 Jovanka Martis ......................Gihae Tang Soo Do ArubaD43231 Alexander H. Sylvia ........... Treasure Coast Tang Soo DoD43236 Franklin H. Jennings ................... Red Rock Martial ArtsD43243 Chanelle F. Cruz ..............................MG-Karate InstituteD43262 Christopher Wayne Knox ................Fire Dragon Karate ID43272 Joseph R. Erickson....................Evergreen Tang Soo DoD43278 Alan W. Shaw ............................Las Vegas Tang Soo DoD43292 Juliana Guidi ..................United States Karate Academy

1st DanD45169 Bernard S. Ruzewski III ....... Fairbanks Academy of TSDD45000 Ian D. Padilla-Garcia.............. Shin Tang Soo Do AreciboD45001 Rocio del Mar Rivera Ramos .. Black Belt Fitness CenterD45002 Alfonso Luis Maldonado Rodriguez...Shins TSD BarranquitasD45003 Gareth Spouge ...................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45004 Henrik Palmestig .......................... Sweden Tang Soo DoD45005 Christian D. Valentin .............................. Valentin KarateD45006 Tyler R. Blancato .................................Valentin Karate IID45007 Jacqueline M. Coley ............................Valentin Karate IID45008 Leone Julio Rodriguez ........................Valentin Karate IIID45009 Israel A. Arce ......................................... Valentin KarateD45010 Isaiah A. Arce ........................................ Valentin KarateD45011 Jason Contreras .................................... Valentin KarateD45012 Max Chubet ........................................Valentin Karate IID45013 Nikki Terapane ...................................... Valentin KarateD45014 Zachary J. Ferreira .............................Valentin Karate IIID45015 Bryanne E. Pappas ................................ Valentin KarateD45016 Peyton A. Thiel ...................................... Valentin KarateD45017 Kevin G. Lowrey ..................................Valentin Karate IID45018 Edgar G. Rodriguez .............................Valentin Karate IID45019 Nathaniel L. Huff .................................Valentin Karate IID45020 Alicia M. Brocki ...................................Valentin Karate IID45021 Amanda R. Brocki ...............................Valentin Karate IID45022 Amanda J. Perillo ............................ Academy of KarateD45023 Paul A. DeSena ............................................J.C. KarateD45024 Kyle Bajor ....................................................J.C. Karate

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2013 Spring Dan Testing ResultsD45025 Jonathan D. Neely ........................................J.C. KarateD45026 Nicole E. Neely .............................................J.C. KarateD45027 John S. Bajor ...............................................J.C. KarateD45028 Valerie K. Gulick ...............A Mountain Wind Martial ArtsD45029 Nicholas L. Denton ...................... Buckeye Tang Soo DoD45030 William T. Anderson ..................... Buckeye Tang Soo DoD45031 Eric C. Thomas ...........Columbus Tang Soo Do AcademyD45032 Noelle M. Gremling ....Columbus Tang Soo Do AcademyD45033 James R. Gremling .....Columbus Tang Soo Do AcademyD45034 Kayla Wade ......................Imperial Dragon Tang Soo DoD45035 Amy L. Nolte ....................Imperial Dragon Tang Soo DoD45036 Scott Weiler .....................Imperial Dragon Tang Soo DoD45037 Dylan R. Grove ................. Josefiks Korean Tang Soo DoD45038 Montserrat R. Olivas ......... Josefiks Korean Tang Soo DoD45039 Josiah W. Dreibelbis .................. Raystown Tang Soo DoD45040 Delaney R. Wilson ..................... Raystown Tang Soo DoD45041 Stephen D. Rose ..........................Keystone Martial ArtsD45042 Maggie A. Carothers .....................Keystone Martial ArtsD45043 Samantha G. Carter ......................Keystone Martial ArtsD45044 Sneha Padamati ...........................Keystone Martial ArtsD45045 Kay L. Rose ..................................Keystone Martial ArtsD45046 Elijah D. Markovitz ...River Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD45047 Skylar A. Juth ...........River Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD45048 Patrick J. Kirkham ....River Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD45049 Latoia J. Collier .................... Steel Dragons Martial ArtsD45050 Kelleen M. Lanagan ........ Penn State Martial Arts GroupD45051 Anthony C. Guidotti ......... Penn State Martial Arts GroupD45052 Alex J. Scott .................... Penn State Martial Arts GroupD45053 Josiah D. Stickles..................... Summers Martial Arts IID45054 Dmitry M. Wall ......................... Summers Martial Arts IID45055 Samuel J. Deighton ..................... Summers Martial ArtsD45056 Grace A. Burpo ......................... Summers Martial Arts IID45057 Kyra E. Haines ............................. Summers Martial ArtsD45058 Shaina M. Palmer ....... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD45059 Isha V. Gadgil ................................. Black Belt AcademyD45060 Aarya S. Chavan ............................ Black Belt AcademyD45061 Donna B. Walter ............................. Black Belt AcademyD45062 Cody M. Fremont ...................Brandywine Martial Arts ID45063 Melanie J. Montana................Brandywine Martial Arts ID45064 Stephanie A. Montana ............Brandywine Martial Arts ID45065 James T. Peterman................ Brandywine Martial Arts IID45066 Maria R. Downey ................... Brandywine Martial Arts IID45067 Jennifer L. Cary .. C & Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D45068 Samantha Alexis Convento ............ Castellis Shin karateD45069 Joshua B.R. Hicks ........... Chosen Martial Arts AcademyD45070 Joseph C. Miller ............DiMarcos Tang Soo Do InstituteD45071 Jimmy Greek ....................... East Coast Karate InstituteD45072 Alex Rhein ........................... East Coast Karate InstituteD45073 Liam Diefes ......................... East Coast Karate InstituteD45074 Luca Pantano ....................... East Coast Karate InstituteD45075 Colby Hoon .......................... East Coast Karate InstituteD45076 Jake Kearney ....................... East Coast Karate InstituteD45077 Christian Buonadonna .......... East Coast Karate InstituteD45078 Jakob V. Iovacchini ............... East Coast Karate InstituteD45079 Maxwell Horne ..................... East Coast Karate InstituteD45080 Meredith Davis .................. East Coast Karate Institute IID45081 Lauren Davis ..................... East Coast Karate Institute IID45082 Jack Boudreau .................. East Coast Karate Institute IID45083 Annie Davidson ................. East Coast Karate Institute IID45084 Ram Palanati .................... East Coast Karate Institute IID45085 Colin S. McGroarty ............ East Coast Karate Institute II

D45086 Sam Sullivan ..................... East Coast Karate Institute IID45087 Charles Bramley ............... East Coast Karate Institute IID45088 David W. Smith, III ............. East Coast Karate Institute IID45089 Jackson Piotrowski ........... East Coast Karate Institute IID45090 Wynn J. Lindley................. East Coast Karate Institute IID45091 David K. Paramore .......................... Impact Martial ArtsD45092 Bruce Merklinger ............................ Impact Martial ArtsD45093 Jennifer L. Nichols ......... Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD45094 Kyle J. Martin ................ Korean Martial Arts Institute VIID45095 Daphne E. Stingel ........... Korean Martial Arts Institute IID45096 Tristan R. Tronto .............. Korean Martial Arts Institute IID45097 Samantha G. Hartman ... Korean Martial Arts Institute VIID45098 Marshall Y. Teichman ..... Korean Martial Arts Institute VIID45099 Khalil M. Proctor ............ Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID45100 Jordan A. Modzelewski ... Korean Martial Arts Institute IID45101 Octavio Hernandez ........ Korean Martial Arts Institute VIID45102 Damian J. Connor ............ Korean Martial Arts Institute ID45103 Justin P. Charlton ............. Korean Martial Arts Institute ID45104 Zachary M. Justison ......... Korean Martial Arts Institute ID45105 Matthew J. Kennedy ................ Kaizen Karate AcademyD45106 Aiden A. Battista .............. Korean Martial Arts Institute IID45107 Olivia L. Delgado .............. Korean Martial Arts Institute ID45108 Brooke Elizabeth Marble .......... Kaizen Karate AcademyD45109 Scott E. Fichter.............. Korean Martial Arts Institute VIID45110 Byron N. May .................. Korean Martial Arts Institute IID45111 Erin E. Battista ................ Korean Martial Arts Institute IID45112 Joel Lombardi ................. Korean Martial Arts Institute IID45113 Brittaney N. Lazzaro ....... Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD45114 Vincent M. Smith ............ Korean Martial Arts Institute VID45115 Eda J. Hopkins ............... Korean Martial Arts Institute VID45116 Colleen E. John ................. Lititz World Tang Soo Do,Inc.D45117 Maxwell G. Pellegrino .......... Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D45118 Connor L. Stockenberg ........ Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D45119 Aantorik Ganguly................. Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D45120 Michel Lautensack .............. Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D45121 Dominic G. Finan ................. Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D45122 Vincent J. Morasco.............. Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D45123 Melini Mueller ....................................... Mimidis KarateD45124 Daniel R. Hamer .................................... Mimidis KarateD45125 Nolan S. Stauffer ................................... Mimidis KarateD45126 Tony J. Astarita ..................................... Mimidis KarateD45127 Dominic J. Roma ................................... Mimidis KarateD45128 Lucas Bradley ....................................... Mimidis KarateD45129 Kayla L. Spaeder ................................... Mimidis KarateD45130 Ardis E. Strong .................... New York City Tang Soo DoD45131 Jonathan C. Domenech .....NJ Eagle Star Korean KarateD45132 Richard E. Lee, Sr. .........................Northern Star KarateD45133 Richard E. Lee, Jr. .........................Northern Star KarateD45134 Zachary R. Boston .........................Northern Star KarateD45135 Matthew G. Abel ............................Northern Star KarateD45136 Brandon M. Riley ...........................Northern Star KarateD45137 Eli S. Taylor ...................................Northern Star KarateD45138 Calvin S. Fleming ....................... Oxford Karate InstituteD45139 Pavel V. Bashkirtsev ......................Pal Che Tang Soo DoD45140 Abigail R. Kloiber ........................... Pocono Tang Soo DoD45141 Debra L. Elmire ............................. Pocono Tang Soo DoD45142 David Eastman ..............Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD45143 Condrado M. Castanares II ..Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD45144 Samuel H. Warner ........... Tang Soo Do Karate AcademyD45145 Savannah W. Mudd ...........Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD45146 Freddy E. Bieler .............. Vaughns Dojang I-Phoenixville

D45147 Barit Dhungana .................Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD45148 Kristin K. McMahon ..................Chapel Hill Tang Soo DoD45149 Noah M. Block ...........................Scota Karate AcademyD45150 Thomas C. Trembly ....................Scota Karate AcademyD45151 John Connor Nolan ....................Scota Karate AcademyD45152 Cameron M. Clapper ..................Scota Karate AcademyD45153 Noah M. Esteves ...................Haney Academy of KarateD45154 David G. Brezina ...................Haney Academy of KarateD45155 Erin B. Crow .....................East Mississippi Tang Soo DoD45156 Tyler Rooks ......................East Mississippi Tang Soo DoD45157 Kamryn M. Domangue ...................Houma Tang Soo DoD45158 Devonta T. Mitchell .........................Houma Tang Soo DoD45159 Derek D. Foret ................................Houma Tang Soo DoD45160 Daniel C. Taylor ................ McCartys Academy of KarateD45161 Joseph H. McDonald .............North Alabama TSD YMCAD45162 Deryll B. Banning .....North Alabama Tang Soo Do YMCAD45163 Avery E. Heupel ...... Millers North Alabama Tang Soo DoD45164 Madison J. Phifer ... Millers North Alabama Tang Soo DoD45165 Nicholas C. Weeks.. Millers North Alabama Tang Soo DoD45166 Kelsey E. Strahan ......................Strahans Karate CenterD45167 Keelan R. McGinnity ............ Fairbanks Academy of TSDD45168 Caleb P. Gorda ........ Fairbanks Academy of Tang Soo DoD45170 Robert J. Walsh ................... Soldotna Tang Soo Do ClubD45171 Mika L. Brassfield ............... Soldotna Tang Soo Do ClubD45172 Rebekah A. Pollard .............. Soldotna Tang Soo Do ClubD45173 Justin M. Franke ................. Soldotna Tang Soo Do ClubD45174 Bryan M. Franke ................. Soldotna Tang Soo Do ClubD45175 Shari L. Franke.................... Soldotna Tang Soo Do ClubD45176 Olivia A. Siegel ................. Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD45177 Jasper Maartense ................ Dojang Ki Kong NederlandD45178 Sander Prins ........................ Dojang Ki Kong NederlandD45179 Kyle T. Lawton ...........Arrowhead Tang Soo Do, GlendaleD45180 Zane Dunham .......Lindsays Tang Soo Do Karate CenterD45181 Jacob S. Smith ......................Black Springs Martial ArtsD45182 Bobby G. Stocker .............................. Starworld - AMAFD45183 Nereida J. Ramirez ............................ Starworld - AMAFD45184 Sherry H. Woodward ......................... Starworld - AMAFD45185 Kristen N. Reault .. Grand Tradition Martial Arts - LivoniaD45186 Jazzlynn C. Clark ...........Double Dragons TSD AcademyD45187 Mark L. Miller II ..............Double Dragons TSD AcademyD45188 Crystal Gray ...................Double Dragons TSD AcademyD45189 Tiffani L. Jones ..............Double Dragons TSD AcademyD45190 Susan M. Dietrich...........Double Dragons TSD AcademyD45191 Jeff L. Daigle.....Double Dragons Tang Soo Do AcademyD45192 Jacob R. Baron ...............Eagle Academy of Martial ArtsD45194 John D. Hlotke ................Eagle Academy of Martial ArtsD45195 Thomas I. Sheehan .....................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD45196 Gabriel T. Inoshita ........................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD45197 Bridey K. Costello ........................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD45198 Jared Wermes .............................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD45199 Joseph Wermes ..........................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD45200 Declan P. Barney .........................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD45201 Paul W. Murphy ...................Mountain Lion Tang Soo DoD45202 Marie L. Daboub .......................Knights of Tang Soo DoD45203 Zachary C. Mashburn ................Knights of Tang Soo DoD45204 Derek W. Hobbs........................ Byeonhwa Tang Soo DoD45205 Mary M. Atchley ...........Eagle Academy of Martial Arts IID45206 Lee A. Atchley ..............Eagle Academy of Martial Arts IID45207 Sophia E.A. Wakefield ........ Allied Gardens Tang Soo DoD45208 James K.C. Wakefield......... Allied Gardens Tang Soo DoD45209 Aubrey R. Sweeney ............ Allied Gardens Tang Soo Do

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2013 Spring Dan Testing ResultsD45210 Austin T. Stewart-Brown ..... Allied Gardens Tang Soo DoD45211 Kevin M. Stoke ..................Tang Soo Do Karate InstituteD45212 Christian Buenrostro .........Tang Soo Do Karate InstituteD45213 Kevin H. Schultz ................Tang Soo Do Karate InstituteD45214 Susan E. Townsend ........United States Karate AcademyD45215 Bob D. Symonds ............United States Karate AcademyD45216 Abigail M. Cayabyab........................ Nevado Karate ArtsD45217 Ryan C. Moran ........................... Suncoast Tang Soo DoD45218 Richard L. Fincke, Jr. .................. Suncoast Tang Soo DoD45219 Debbie M. Lewis ......Moo Do Academy of Martial Arts, IID45220 Antonio E. Martinez ...................Middleburg Martial ArtsD45221 Dot L. Blanchett ........................Middleburg Martial ArtsD45222 Taylor L. Nolan ..........................Middleburg Martial ArtsD45223 Sebastian Daniels .....................Middleburg Martial ArtsD45224 Sarah N. Smith ..........................Middleburg Martial ArtsD45225 Brandyn A. Peterson .......................... Rock Solid KarateD45226 Mackenzie A. Peterson ...................... Rock Solid KarateD45227 Cameron Creed Caylor ...................... Rock Solid KarateD45228 Daniel J. Van Klingeren ..................... Rock Solid KarateD45229 Wesley E. Buchanan .......................... Rock Solid KarateD45230 Julio Cesar Garcia ............................. Rock Solid KarateD45231 Micah B. Strickland ........................... Rock Solid KarateD45232 Manideep Mallangi Reddy ................. Rock Solid KarateD45233 Arielle S.U. Bagby ............. Treasure Coast Tang Soo DoD45234 Moselle L.U. Bagby ........... Treasure Coast Tang Soo DoD45235 Caleb C. Haggerty ............. Treasure Coast Tang Soo DoD45236 Chris L. Hoffa .................... Treasure Coast Tang Soo DoD45237 Dylann C. Hoffa ................. Treasure Coast Tang Soo DoD45238 Angelica I. Richards ........... World Karate Academy, LLCD45239 Joseph Vanter Pool............. World Karate Academy, LLCD45240 Jordan L. Collins ................ World Karate Academy, LLCD45241 Giomar Hoek ..........................Gihae Tang Soo Do ArubaD45242 Jermean E. Kaersenhout ........Gihae Tang Soo Do ArubaD45243 Austen H. Sartain ...........................Fire Dragon Karate ID45244 Keith D. Bailey ...............................Fire Dragon Karate ID45245 Zachary R. Bailey ...........................Fire Dragon Karate ID45246 Robert W. Ryan ..............................Fire Dragon Karate ID45247 Heidi M. Blanchar ..........................Fire Dragon Karate IID45248 Theeban P. Ganeshan ...........................Y.T. Tang Soo DoD45249 Aditya Narayan .........................Austin Karate AcademyD45250 Alejandro Cardenas ...................Austin Karate AcademyD45251 Hernan Nestor Erazo .............................Grupo Tae KyunD45252 Diego Ezequiel Retamozo Martinez .........Alvarez StudioD45253 Damian Gaston Coto ...............................Alvarez StudioD45254 Agustin Tomas Alvarez ............................Alvarez StudioD45255 Juan Pablo Fuertes .................................... Millara Club

D45256 Sergio Nahuel Garay Brian ................... Frattini Studio IID45257 Miguel Angel Mogni .................... Kick Fire Tang Soo DoD45258 Aldana Lucila Amaya ................... Kick Fire Tang Soo DoD45259 Yoselie Micaela Jimenez ............. Kick Fire Tang Soo DoD45260 Marcelo Dario Estrada .......................... Iacovella StudioD45261 Cristian Noel Garrido ............................ Iacovella StudioD45262 Leonard Ezequiel Garrido ..................... Iacovella StudioD45263 Roger Buhler ...................................Tang Soo Do HinwilD45264 Daniel Dario Barrionuevo ..... Kyum Son TSD CatamarcaD45265 Franco Ezequiel Lazzaroni ...Lorenzo Tang Soo Do StudioD45266 Francisco Jose Arrabal Gallardo .....Atletes Tang Soo DoD45267 Itchel Mendez Tovar ........... Pyung Ahn San Luis DojangD45268 Ramses Mendez Tovar ....... Pyung Ahn San Luis DojangD45269 Yanelly Munoz Bautista ...... Pyung Ahn San Luis DojangD45270 Julio Gilbran Cazares ......... Pyung Ahn San Luis DojangD45271 Kevin Alfonso Cazares ........ Pyung Ahn San Luis DojangD45272 Sanudo Rubio Jose Ignacio ...........Tang Soo Do SanudoD45273 Samantha Galvan Baca .................... Tang Soo Do IMSSD45274 Jared Alejandro Rubio Picos ............. Tang Soo Do IMSSD45275 Lucia Ramirez Romero ............. Escuela TSD HermosilloD45276 Olga Maria Heredia Ramirez ..... Escuela TSD HermosilloD45277 Jesus Francisco Robles Cano ... Escuela TSD HermosilloD45278 Javier Alonso Sanmartin Casillas.. Escuela TSD HermosilloD45279 Marco Antonio Leyva Rivas ...... Escuela TSD HermosilloD45280 Vanessa Duarte Fierros ............ Escuela TSD HermosilloD45281 Roberto Pico Alcaraz ................ Escuela TSD HermosilloD45282 Abraham Guadalupe Ruiz Aragon .. Escuela TSD HermosilloD45283 Eduardo Alonso Rodriguez Reyes ..Tang Soo Do Ryun MaD45284 Misael Ramos Balderrama ..................Tang Soo Do AlfaD45285 Grecia Marquez Garcia ...................Tang Soo Do JuarezD45286 Anna Psarouli .........................................Dojang GreeceD45287 Christos Kourmoulis ...............................Dojang GreeceD45288 Panagiotis Kotsileos ...............................Dojang GreeceD45289 Dimitra Kotsileou....................................Dojang GreeceD45290 Paraskeyi Armeni ...................................Dojang GreeceD45291 Sotiris Pantazis ......................................Dojang GreeceD45292 Giannis Mosxos ......................................Dojang GreeceD45293 Elijah N. Dahl ..................................MG-Karate InstituteD45294 Jack H. Potter ................................Waverly Karate ClubD45295 Ellen J. Brandt ...............................Waverly Karate ClubD45296 Sophia Dowd .......................Dragon Heart Tang Soo DoD45297 Tori A. Smith .............................Evergreen Tang Soo DoD45298 Sage E. Lahti .............................Evergreen Tang Soo DoD45299 Heidi J. Woods ..........................Evergreen Tang Soo DoD45300 Jasmine R. DuBose ..................... Roseburg Martial ArtsD45301 Harrison F. Hill ............................. Roseburg Martial Arts

D45302 Katelyn H. Nelson ........................ Roseburg Martial ArtsD45303 Aidan M. Fenton .......... Tahoe City Martial Arts AcademyD45304 Jason H. Briedis .......... Tahoe City Martial Arts AcademyD45305 Tara A. Mansfield .................... Wild Rivers Tang Soo DoD45306 Doyle T. Johnson ............................ Family Tang Soo DoD45307 Naomi D. Johnson .......................... Family Tang Soo DoD45308 Ethan L. Johnson ........................... Family Tang Soo DoD45309 Theodosis N. Skaros ............Satori Samos Tang Soo DoD45310 Dimitra A. Chatzimichali .................Samos Tang Soo DoD45311 Evaggellia G. Validaki .....................Samos Tang Soo DoD45312 Theodoros D. Vakentis ....................Samos Tang Soo DoD45313 Efcharis D. Siganos ........................Samos Tang Soo DoD45314 Ioannis D. Siganos .........................Samos Tang Soo DoD45315 Markos K. Eleftheriadis ..................Samos Tang Soo DoD45316 Katerina Souvatsi-Skarou .....Satori Samos Tang Soo DoD45317 Nikolaos EM Villantzakis .................Samos Tang Soo DoD45318 Nigel John Hubbard .............. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45319 Peter A. Coe .......................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45320 Christopher J. Woodford ........ Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45321 Blace M. Eckols .................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45322 Callum Reece Butler ............. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45323 Andrew Marshall ................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45324 Laurence Fidler ..................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45325 Gary J. Jarvis ........................ Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45326 Edward F. Garland ................. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45327 Alexander Z. Garland ............. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45328 Jill Bullman ........................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45329 Lucy H. Tattersall ................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45330 Zoe Halliday .......................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45331 Robert J. Doyle ..................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45332 Jessica L. Dodd .................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45333 Simone Riley Tauber ............. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45334 James H. Liddle .................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45335 Sophia E. Stanton .................. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45336 Gustavo Cabezas Alvarez ......... Keom-Son Tang Soo DoD45337 Christian Gomez Gomez .......................Gumuro MandulD45338 Steven Arce Matamoros ........... Keom-Son Tang Soo DoD45339 Bernal Zuniga Mendez .........Pyung Ahn TSD Costa RicaD45340 Alejandra Zuniga Mendez .....Pyung Ahn TSD Costa RicaD45341 Noelia Molina Montero .........Pyung Ahn TSD Costa RicaD45342 Julio Cesar Vargas ......................... Bassai Tang Soo DoD45343 Ivan Rafael Guerra Arauz ..........Chon Kyung, Costa RicaD45344 Andrea Guerra Arauz ................Chon Kyung, Costa RicaS00125 Joshua J. Patzer ......................Chapel Hill Tang Soo DoS00126 Kieran C. Brown ..... Fairbanks Academy of Tang Soo Do

2013 Fall Dan Testing Results3rd DanD23534 Christopher D. Hobbs ....Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD24909 Kevin D. Johnson ........................... Family Tang Soo DoD27553 Scott D. Dible .............................. Buckeye Tang Soo DoD30669 Robert S. Nelson .......................Evergreen Tang Soo DoD33588 Matthew D. Prifty ............................ Academy of KarateD36141 Louis F. Donaghue ............ Korean Martial Arts Institute ID36554 David S. Perschy ........................... Pocono Tang Soo DoD36672 Matthew B. Cruz .............................MG-Karate InstituteD36783 Xavier Seixas Garcia ............. Shin Tang Soo Do AreciboD37620 Nina U.L. Lewis ................ Korean Martial Arts Institute I

D38189 Christian Cayabyab ......................... Nevado Karate ArtsD38224 Gaynor L. Russell .................. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD38225 Robert Russell....................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD38426 Eric L. Tschantz.............Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD38575 Devanand Narsing......................Velo Ryu Ha NederlandD39145 Aiden M. Price...................Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD39161 Peter B. Slesser ....................................Top Kick KarateD39162 Kevin S. Goeltz ......................................Top Kick KarateD39267 Jun Y. Shin ............. Fairbanks Academy of Tang Soo DoD39526 Drew S. Mayberry .......................... Black Belt AcademyD39679 Kyan Valentin ......................................Valentin Karate II

D39709 Travis M. Barnhart ................. Arrowhead TSD, GlendaleD39713 Daniel J. Cloud ........Thunderbolt Tang Soo Do AcademyD39737 Antonio Roman Nieves .......... Shin Tang Soo Do AreciboD40140 Sarah K. Bickham ........... Godwins Shin Karate InstituteD40191 David M. Kemmerer ....... Korean Martial Arts Institute VID40209 Jacob C. Williams ... Fairbanks Academy of Tang Soo DoD40211 Kiera B. Thurman ... Fairbanks Academy of Tang Soo DoD40232 Brenda Askew ...........................Strahans Karate CenterD40513 April Placchetti ........................... Oxford Karate InstituteD40579 Marcene Ameer ................Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD40589 Cynthia R. Morelli ......................Tri-County Tang Soo Do

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2013 Fall Dan Testing ResultsD40599 John J. Matisa ................ Godwins Shin Karate InstituteD40668 Benjamine Causby .................. Causby Karate AcademyD40706 Caleb J. Moyer ................. Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD40732 Monica Haddock ................North Alabama Tang Soo DoD40733 Denny R. Belew .................North Alabama Tang Soo DoD40783 Michael Penrod ...............................Karate Masters, IncD40852 David Kwon .............................Chapel Hill Tang Soo Do

2nd DanD30051 Duncan K. Crane ..............A Mountain Wind Martial ArtsD31067 Shawn T. Broad ................ Josefiks Korean Tang Soo DoD38530 Safiya Khan .......................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD39647 Markus Rank .............. Tang Soo Do Verein Au/HallertauD39690 Robin J. Ford......................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD40620 Swathi Raman ..................... East Coast Karate InstituteD40675 Gregor Schmitz ............................... Tang Soo Do IssumD40823 Nassime Vernege-Fanus ....... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD41078 Joshua D. Mitchneck ...Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD41302 Deborah L. Harr ...................... Causby Karate AcademyD41535 Steven Rego, Jr.............................. Costas Tang Soo DoD41605 Kara J. Cribbs ...........................Tri-County Tang Soo DoD41610 Myles J. Jaffe ...................Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD41662 Anna Herrmann ............................... Tang Soo Do IssumD41665 Matthias Leenigs ............................ Tang Soo Do IssumD41733 Joseph D. Morton .................. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD42030 Matthew L. Beres .........................................J.C. KarateD42061 Ryan J. McCaskill................................ Elite Martial ArtsD42172 Annelise Torres ................Torres Tang Soo Do AcademyD42174 Ciaralise Torres Colon.......Torres Tang Soo Do AcademyD42256 Jay M. Diaz ........................Pacini Martial Arts AcademyD42560 Joshua Pfeiffer .................. Lititz World Tang Soo Do,Inc.D42563 Adelina Y. Astarita .................................. Mimidis KarateD42567 Liam A. David ....................... Morning Star Tang Soo DoD42586 Stephen A. Pulley ..............Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD42593 Jacob Simila .....................................Riverwinds KarateD42608 Stephen Bucci............... Korean Martial Arts Institute VIID42665 Rudy Christina Bostwick .. Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD42676 Ricardo Serrano .................... Shin Tang Soo Do AreciboD42706 John R. Absher ...........................Scota Karate AcademyD42708 Andrew T. Golla ..........................Scota Karate AcademyD42718 Rene de Ruijter ........................Chung Shin - NederlandD42744 William R. Turnbow ..............................Fitness FanaticsD42746 David D. Harr .......................... Causby Karate AcademyD42751 Sean J. Argir .................................... Range Martial ArtsD42776 Angela R. Williams ................ Great Britain Tang Soo DoD42780 Lucy Williamson .................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD42782 Jack Hutchinson ................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD42787 Linda L. Ellard ....................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD42792 Luke D. Watson ..................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD43047 Edwin A. Portalatin ...........Torres Tang Soo Do AcademyD43073 Carolyn M. Kloiber ......................... Pocono Tang Soo DoD43077 Drake S. Vosburg ..........Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD43079 Holden B. Cole ..............Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD43092 Walter R. Reeve Jr. ............................Riverwinds KarateD43093 Matthew West ...................................Riverwinds KarateD43099 Daniel Fulmer ....................................... Mimidis KarateD43111 Hannah A. Miller ...........................Keystone Martial ArtsD43120 W. Luke Ferragine .....................Tri-County Tang Soo DoD43121 Austin F. Quinn ................. Josefiks Korean Tang Soo DoD43122 Cole J. Rooney .................. East Coast Karate Institute IID43150 Cooper D. Pampuch ........ Korean Martial Arts Institute IID43157 Jake H. Kreckmann ........ Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID43158 Emma M. Yue .................. Korean Martial Arts Institute II

D43176 Jesper Nass ......................... Dojang Ki Kong NederlandD43191 Katie E. Sherrill ...... Millers North Alabama Tang Soo DoD43193 John M. Massey ........................... Tuckers Tang Soo DoD43195 Michael G. Henschel .................Middleburg Martial ArtsD43200 Amanda D. Galloway ......................... Rock Solid KarateD43227 Anthony D. Yoder ........................... Carolina Shin KarateD43244 Rebecca A. Ekmark .......................... Range Martial ArtsD43287 Laurence Angelo Dercole ..Tang Soo Do Karate InstituteD43529 Prutha S. Chavan ........................... Black Belt AcademyD43538 Larry Coaxum ...................... East Coast Karate InstituteD43546 Ryan Shah ........................ East Coast Karate Institute IID43547 Tamara Katz ...................... East Coast Karate Institute IID43553 Angela C. Croop ..................Jae Nam Training AcademyD43557 Frankie J. Fattori ........................ Oxford Karate InstituteD43564 Benjamin S. Pilgermayer ...C&Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D43568 Kirsten E. Gentles ...C & Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D43571 Cameron C. Crosler ......................... Impact Martial ArtsD43574 John Luke Rizzi ................... Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D43581 Brenna S. Robinson ................Churchs Karate AcademyD43585 Alexander E. Gliwa ......... Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID43587 Sommer N. Bedford ................. Kaizen Karate AcademyD43588 James C. Brant ............... Godwins Shin Karate InstituteD43591 Caleb W. Davis ............... Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID43593 Brandon T. Downs ......... Korean Martial Arts Institute VIID43597 Patricia T. Gauani ........... Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD43598 Elsbeth R. Lowry ............ Korean Martial Arts Institute VID43610 Michelle R. Joyce ...Rising Phoenix Martial Arts AcademyD43611 Jason D. Witcraft .. Rising Phoenix Martial Arts AcademyD43617 Fred J. Croop ................Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD43623 Richard A. Brigandi ........ Vaughns Dojang I-PhoenixvilleD43624 Richard G. Braun ...............Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD43625 Katherine A. Price .............Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD43657 Lisa M. Scota .............................Scota Karate AcademyD43658 Timothy J. Huemmer ..................Scota Karate AcademyD43661 Maxim A. Williams ......................Scota Karate AcademyD43663 Brian T. Jansa ..............Eagle Academy of Martial Arts IID43664 Carol T. Shea ................Eagle Academy of Martial Arts IID43669 Tara Chattoraj .................Eagle Academy of Martial ArtsD43671 Donna Kubica .................Eagle Academy of Martial ArtsD43672 Ashley E. Buoy ................Eagle Academy of Martial ArtsD43678 Alexis A. Bohland .....River Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD43683 Andrew P. Grove ............... Josefiks Korean Tang Soo DoD43684 Ian C. Carroll .................... Josefiks Korean Tang Soo DoD43686 Brian R. Salisbury .................... Summers Martial Arts IID43689 Herta K. Madder ................... Steel Dragons Martial ArtsD43713 Joshua A. Koo ................United States Karate AcademyD43716 Moshay Y. Williamson ...................Starworld - GoodyearD43721 Mayela Fox ........................Pacini Martial Arts AcademyD43722 Tessa R. Duncan ................Pacini Martial Arts AcademyD43724 Charissa Narsing ........................Velo Ryu Ha NederlandD43726 Peter Den Heijer .........................Velo Ryu Ha NederlandD43756 Keith E. Whitaker ..............East Mississippi Tang Soo DoD43757 Lucas B. Birmingham .......East Mississippi Tang Soo DoD43758 Hunter G. Holley ...............East Mississippi Tang Soo DoD43763 Wiley B. Hilton ...............Young Tang Soo Do - HuntsvilleD43765 Shelby V. Rogers .......................... Tuckers Tang Soo DoD43767 Amanda B. Cox ..................... All American Tang Soo DoD43768 Daniel J. Van Klingeren ..................... Rock Solid KarateD43770 Nicholas A. Brown ............................. Rock Solid KarateD43777 Gerardo A. Orlando ..................... Suncoast Tang Soo Do

1st DanD45500 Daniel J. Palmer .......River Valley Tang Soo Do Academy

D45501 Caleb A. Erb-White ...River Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD45502 Bradley M. Fadeley...River Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD45503 Ronald Eisenhauer ...River Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD45504 Lillian Eisenhauer .....River Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD45505 Carrie Freed .............River Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD45506 Samuel L. Romutis ...River Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD45507 Jacob R. Weiler ................Imperial Dragon Tang Soo DoD45508 Katelynn E. Simcox ..................D.J. Tang Soo Do StudioD45509 Karl Bittner ..................Tang Soo Do Munchen SiemensD45510 Daniel Schulz .................. Tang Soo Do Verein MenzelenD45511 Stefan Walter .................. Tang Soo Do Verein MenzelenD45512 Thorsten Fleischmann ......Tang Soo Do Verein NeufahrnD45513 Udo Tippelt......... Kampfkunststudio Tang Soo Do EstingD45514 Lucy Hehl .............................. Tang Soo Do LeitershofenD45515 Alita F. Fernandes ........................... Tyrone Tang Soo DoD45516 Nicholas R. Clark .............. Josefiks Korean Tang Soo DoD45517 Mason M. Walls .............................. Tyrone Tang Soo DoD45518 Corey J. Stitt ........................Hollidaysburg Tang Soo DoD45519 Gregory R. Quinn ............................ Tyrone Tang Soo DoD45520 Chloe M. Horter .................... Steel Dragons Martial ArtsD45521 Matthew Loeffert ................. Steel Dragons Martial ArtsD45522 Cole S. Buchart ........................... Summers Martial ArtsD45523 Malik C. Patterson ....................... Summers Martial ArtsD45524 Christian L. Rothrock ................... Summers Martial ArtsD45525 Allen L. Perkins ...............................Tri-City Martial ArtsD45526 Darren M. Kirby ....................................... Porcos KarateD45527 Yanni Kousidis ......................................... Porcos KarateD45528 Kaelyn J. Brezina ..................Haney Academy of KarateD45529 Colin M. Harrigan ..................Haney Academy of KarateD45530 Kevin E. Zampieron ................. Woodbury Family KarateD45531 Eugene R. Zampieron .............. Woodbury Family KarateD45532 Jason E. Morton .............................................Ts KarateD45533 Taran S. Bains ................................................Ts KarateD45534 David C. Dostaler ...........................................Ts KarateD45535 JoAnn Dobensky ............................................Ts KarateD45536 Mackenzie A. Thibeau ....................................Ts KarateD45537 Katrina R. Wain ............................... Academy of KarateD45538 Brandon L. Bisaillon ........................ Academy of KarateD45539 Angelo Rodriguez Jr. ....................... Academy of KarateD45541 James D. Moran...........................................J.C. KarateD45542 Gavin T. Hummel ..........................................J.C. KarateD45543 Brandon T. Hartshorn....................................J.C. KarateD45544 Zachary J. Nemphos ....................................J.C. KarateD45545 Marianne F. Sprankel ...................................J.C. KarateD45546 Christian A. Ramirez ............................Valentin Karate IID45547 Daniel R. Lorenzo .................................. Valentin KarateD45548 Dylan A. Rodriguez ..............................Valentin Karate IID45549 Radha H. Patel ...................................... Valentin KarateD45550 Shiv H. Patel ......................................... Valentin KarateD45551 Kira A. Hanner .....................................Valentin Karate IID45552 Christopher R. Brunetti ........................Valentin Karate IID45553 Nicholas M. Brunetti ............................Valentin Karate IID45554 Ryan T. Bobok .....................................Valentin Karate IID45555 Carleen A. Rothert ................................. Valentin KarateD45556 Anthony J. Penta .................................Valentin Karate IID45557 Sydney A. Bednarz ................................ Valentin KarateD45558 Kaylene Valentin.................................Valentin Karate IIID45559 Garrett A. Morgan .................................. Mimidis KarateD45560 Ryan S. Troy .......................................... Mimidis KarateD45561 Freddy Quedenfeld ................................ Mimidis KarateD45562 Michelle Gibbons .................................. Mimidis KarateD45563 Christina T. Schwindinger ...................... Mimidis KarateD45564 Kayla M. Rogers ............DiMarcos Tang Soo Do Institute

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2013 Fall Dan Testing ResultsD45565 Sean R. Kaiser .......................Brandywine Martial Arts ID45566 Nicholas D. Santone ....................... Black Belt AcademyD45567 Kush V. Shah .................................. Black Belt AcademyD45568 Jermaine D. Parks, Jr. .................... Black Belt AcademyD45569 Joyce A. Brill .............. Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD45570 Elian D. Pineiro........... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD45571 Michael D. Boreman ... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD45572 Matias J. Pineiro ........ Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD45573 Aiden P. Walker .......... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD45574 Peggy Eng Pepitone ... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD45575 Julie C. Pineiro ........... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD45576 Richard T. Clee ........... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD45577 Charles H. Barthold .... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD45578 Emily K. Batdorf ............................. Artecas Martial ArtsD45579 Michael I. Flickinger ....................... Artecas Martial ArtsD45580 Sean Prendergast .......World Tang Soo Karate AcademyD45581 Ethan Simila .....................................Riverwinds KarateD45582 Joshua Dionglay ...............................Riverwinds KarateD45583 Mohnish Umashankar .......... East Coast Karate InstituteD45584 Sofia Grace Davis ................. East Coast Karate InstituteD45585 Tom Fail ............................... East Coast Karate InstituteD45586 Megan Streich .................. East Coast Karate Institute IID45587 Brendan Hung ................... East Coast Karate Institute IID45588 Sean Bramley ................... East Coast Karate Institute IID45589 Joseph G. Wetzel..............................Anani Tang Soo DoD45590 Quinn P. Perschy ........................... Pocono Tang Soo DoD45591 Evan P. Gotchel ............................. Pocono Tang Soo DoD45592 Regina S. Gotchel .......................... Pocono Tang Soo DoD45593 Robert W. Hatton ........................... Pocono Tang Soo DoD45594 Dylan S. Glass .......................................Top Kick KarateD45595 Kaitlin E. Pasternak .......Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD45596 Emily Birchard ..............Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD45597 Sarah Birchard ..............Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD45598 Mackenzie Starr Hobbs ...Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD45599 William G. Howenstine ......Rising Phoenix MA AcademyD45600 Benjamin S. Waldie ...........Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD45601 Carson J. Bispels ........... Vaughns Dojang I-PhoenixvilleD45602 Jennifer L. Warner ...............Jae Nam Training AcademyD45603 Kathleen H. Watkins ............Mays Landing Tang Soo DoD45604 Darwin Marin ................................Northern Star KarateD45605 Justin S. Magrowski............ Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D45606 Bridget A. Lautensack ......... Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D45607 Richard Wayne Ireland ........ Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D45608 Sophia E. Nau ................... Lititz World Tang Soo Do,Inc.D45609 Cassidy E. Uptegraph ........ Lititz World Tang Soo Do,Inc.D45610 Adam M. Budney..................Northeast Martial Arts, Inc.D45611 Joseph J. Cook ..... C&Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D45612 Kevin M. Hochhauser ..C&Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D45613 Heidi Wentz ......... C & Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D45614 Caroline M. Moulsdale ..... Korean Martial Arts Institute IID45615 Kiernan E. King .............. Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD45616 Joshua D. Souder ........... Korean Martial Arts Institute VID45617 Ashley M. Hayes .............. Korean Martial Arts Institute ID45618 Luke J. Deebel ................ Korean Martial Arts Institute IID45619 Mika Z. Crompton .................... Kaizen Karate AcademyD45620 Sydney A. Carr ............... Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD45621 Devan J. Patel ................. Korean Martial Arts Institute IID45622 Gauri Kumar..................... Korean Martial Arts Institute ID45623 Komal Kumar ................... Korean Martial Arts Institute ID45624 Abhishek Kumar............... Korean Martial Arts Institute ID45625 David J. Crowder ........... Korean Martial Arts Institute VID45626 Jordyn L. Souder ............ Korean Martial Arts Institute VID45627 Rohan Kanchana ............ Korean Martial Arts Institute III

D45628 Ryan A. McDonough ....... Korean Martial Arts Institute VID45629 Abriella Smith ................ Korean Martial Arts Institute VID45630 Tyler P. Rann .................... Korean Martial Arts Institute ID45631 Daniel A. Kaess .............. Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID45632 Jodi L. Walker ................ Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD45633 Israel M. Gonzalez ........... Godwins Shin Karate InstituteD45634 Michael D. Cordon........... Godwins Shin Karate InstituteD45635 Scott McLimans .............. Korean Martial Arts Institute IID45636 Lindsey A. McLimans ...... Korean Martial Arts Institute IID45637 Heather Thomson ........... Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID45638 Nayeli Cortes ................................ Castellis Shin karateD45639 Frank Nguyen ............................... Castellis Shin karateD45640 Kelly Nguyen ................................. Castellis Shin karateD45641 Kenny Nguyen .............................. Castellis Shin karateD45642 Kaytlyn L. Robinett .............. Fairbanks Academy of TSDD45643 Anthony J. De Los Santos ... Fairbanks Academy of TSDD45644 Colin A. Lease ..................... Fairbanks Academy of TSDD45645 Zachary T. Woyce ............. Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD45646 Michael S. Woodworth......... Soldotna Tang Soo Do ClubD45647 Ethan F. Montes .........................Scota Karate AcademyD45648 Nathaniel H.E. Schlichting ..........Scota Karate AcademyD45649 Jacob N. Kakuske ......................Scota Karate AcademyD45650 Tommy T. Khuu ..........................Scota Karate AcademyD45651 Collins Khuu ...............................Scota Karate AcademyD45652 Emily N. Bradham ..Twin Dragons Martial Arts & FitnessD45653 James E. Lewis ......Twin Dragons Martial Arts & FitnessD45654 Cathryn R. Lyons ....Twin Dragons Martial Arts & FitnessD45655 Caleb J. Cloud .........Thunderbolt Tang Soo Do AcademyD45656 Jose S. Solis ......................Pacini Martial Arts AcademyD45657 Jenica L. Lawson .............................. Starworld - AMAFD45658 Mya S. McWhite ................................ Starworld - AMAFD45659 William Dye-McMullan ...................... Starworld - AMAFD45660 Preston S. Van Acker ......................... Starworld - AMAFD45661 Rebeka R. Tijerina ............................. Starworld - AMAFD45662 Christian J. Richards ......................... Starworld - AMAFD45663 Yasmin I. Tijerina ............................... Starworld - AMAFD45664 Joshua W. Fookes ........................Starworld - GoodyearD45665 Roger Henry .................................Starworld - GoodyearD45666 Avery J. Jenkins...........................Starworld - GoodyearD45667 Kennedy F. Rice ...........................Starworld - GoodyearD45668 Kaitlyn E. Brownlow ..................... Tuckers Tang Soo DoD45669 Isaac S. Brownlow ....................... Tuckers Tang Soo DoD45670 Chantelle P. Brownlow .................. Tuckers Tang Soo DoD45671 Kelsie Brownlow .......................... Tuckers Tang Soo DoD45672 Samuel A. Barnes ..........Young Tang Soo Do - HuntsvilleD45673 Keslie N. Myrick ..... Millers North Alabama Tang Soo DoD45674 Michael G. McCrary ............North Alabama Tang Soo DoD45675 Sam Mangum ..........North Alabama Tang Soo Do YMCAD45676 Emily L. McFatter .............East Mississippi Tang Soo DoD45677 Stacie A. Wiginton ............East Mississippi Tang Soo DoD45678 Keaton C. Roach .....................Ft. Madison Tang Soo DoD45679 Michael Price Roach ...............Ft. Madison Tang Soo DoD45680 Julie A. Wargowsky .......................... Range Martial ArtsD45681 Douglas L. Lewis .......................... Omaha Tang Soo DoD45682 Michael C. Sullivan ....................Evergreen Tang Soo DoD45683 Sydney N. Woods ......................Evergreen Tang Soo DoD45684 Taylor R. Renfroe ................ TEAM Martial Arts AcademyD45685 Douglas D. Villatora ............ TEAM Martial Arts AcademyD45686 Curtlen K. Villatora ............. TEAM Martial Arts AcademyD45687 Kyle J. Crawford................. TEAM Martial Arts AcademyD45688 Jan C. Roman Guzman .......... Shin Tang Soo Do AreciboD45689 Brian O. Perez Rivera ............ Shin Tang Soo Do AreciboD45690 Yelimar Burgos .................... Shin Tang Soo Do Orocovis

D45691 Miguel Angel Perez Garcia .. Dragon Masters Karate StudioD45692 Yarelis D. Rosario ........... Dragon Masters Karate StudioD45693 Juan A. Arroyo ................ Dragon Masters Karate StudioD45694 Andres W. Cubero ........... Dragon Masters Karate StudioD45695 Coralis Marrero ...................... Black Belt Fitness CenterD45696 Desiree J. Marrero ................. Black Belt Fitness CenterD45697 Diego R. Barrera ............United States Karate AcademyD45698 David Liam Noriega........United States Karate AcademyD45699 Sophia E. DeFabrizio ......United States Karate AcademyD45700 Christopher J. Fager .......United States Karate AcademyD45701 Gordon K. Buck .................. Allied Gardens Tang Soo DoD45702 Karen R. Buck .................... Allied Gardens Tang Soo DoD45703 Peter Holloway ...................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45704 James C. De La Cruz ............. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45705 Marc Josef De La Cruz .......... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45706 Nicholas K. Payne ................. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45707 James P. Harrold ................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45708 Stephen E. Maltby ................. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45709 Benjamin M. Bullman ............ Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45710 Ronit Naim ............................ Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45711 Victor J. Garland ................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45712 Dinkar D. Sabnis ................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45713 Margaret Cunningham .......... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD45714 Bridget Jansa...............Eagle Academy of Martial Arts IID45715 Maya Chattoraj ...............Eagle Academy of Martial ArtsD45716 Linda Valentine ............Eagle Academy of Martial Arts IID45717 Kaitland M. McDonald ..Eagle Academy of Martial Arts IID45718 Diana I. Munoz ................Eagle Academy of Martial ArtsD45719 Abby Guevara .................Eagle Academy of Martial ArtsD45720 Kaya L. Shipkowski .........Eagle Academy of Martial ArtsD45721 Melvin O. Walker ..........Eagle Academy of Martial Arts IID45722 William A. Sikich .........................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD45723 Jack H. Ryan ...............................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD45724 Jeroen de Haas .................................... Dojang KoguryoD45725 Jeffrey Gorissen ..................... Shin Do Kwan NederlandD45726 Laura Ottevanger .....................Chung Shin - NederlandD45727 Noa Pereira Lopes ....................Chung Shin - NederlandD45728 Sander Herman ........................Chung Shin - NederlandD45729 Tatjana Klein ....................................Chi Ban NederlandD45730 Calista A. Reese ..............................Karate Masters, IncD45731 Sebastian Orre ............................. Sweden Tang Soo DoD45732 Hunter S. Shelley ......................... Sweden Tang Soo DoD45733 Sofie J. Taylor ................... Treasure Coast Tang Soo DoD45734 Sheri L. Taylor ................... Treasure Coast Tang Soo DoD45735 Danielle J. Harris ............... Treasure Coast Tang Soo DoD45736 Jonas A. Taylor .................. Treasure Coast Tang Soo DoD45737 Annalise M. Miller ............. Treasure Coast Tang Soo DoD45738 Marissa J. Kelso ................ Treasure Coast Tang Soo DoD45739 Katrina R. Begazo ............. Treasure Coast Tang Soo DoD45740 Joshua Logan Key .....................Middleburg Martial ArtsD45741 Anthony W.J. Clark ....................Middleburg Martial ArtsD45742 William Cody Thornton ..............Middleburg Martial ArtsD45743 James P. McCormack .............Golden Isles Tang Soo DoD45744 Nancy Chen ...................................... Rock Solid KarateD45745 Mikalah M. Crymes ........................... Rock Solid KarateD45746 Emmanuel Jackson ............ World Karate Academy, LLCD45747 Louis Vidot .................Northern Tang Soo Do Seychelles

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2014 Spring Dan Testing Results7th DanD14288 Gerald A. Stine ......................... Cloverdale Tang Soo DoD14314 Moses Steven Chambliss .. Jade Dragons Karate InstituteD20380 John L. Godwin ................ Korean Martial Arts Institute ID20402 Allen W. Sharpe ...............................Karate Masters, Inc

6th DanD19980 Dennis R. DiMarco ........DiMarcos Tang Soo Do InstituteD20622 John J. Auer ................................ Roseburg Martial ArtsD20780 Scott C. Homschek ...River Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD21352 John D. Gallagher ...... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD21924 Pedro C. Biamonte ................... Keom-Son Tang Soo Do

5th DanD20326 Frank D. Fattori .......................... Oxford Karate InstituteD20830 Chris C. Anderson ............................. Andersons KarateD21699 Teresa D. Grissom ...........................MG-Karate InstituteD21841 Richard L. Panebianco...............Tri-County Tang Soo DoD23754 Erwin S. Watters .............. Korean Martial Arts Institute ID23858 James F. Mars..........................Chapel Hill Tang Soo DoD24583 Joseph P. Scota ..........................Scota Karate AcademyD24607 William R. Johnson ..........East Mississippi Tang Soo DoD24644 Manuel Ramirez Ramirez ............Tang Soo Do Ryun MaD26088 Brian J. Olden ............Chung Shin Tang Soo Do Amberg

4th Dan (Master)D21764 Bruce D. Finger ............................. Omaha Tang Soo DoD22050 Sal Convento..................United States Karate AcademyD23793 Pedro Perez ........................ Shins Tang Soo Do CorozalD23870 Riccarda Beisert..............Sunrise TSD Montefeltro ItaliaD26518 Robert Ochwat ..................................Tang Soo Do SollnD26627 Geert van Slooten ........................ Si Nan Ju NederlandD27727 Petros K. Tragakis ................Hellas Athens Tang Soo DoD29008 Pablo E. Mercade ...........................Atletes Tang Soo DoD29067 Nicole J. Peterman .................Brandywine Martial Arts ID29787 Philip J. Geiter..................... Saucon Valley Tang Soo DoD30090 George Celona Jr. ............................ Impact Martial ArtsD32028 Ruth Lorenzo .................... Lorenzo Tang Soo Do StudioD44314 Sebastian Alejandro Bonelli ....... Tang Soo Do Amazonia

4th DanD21075 Faith D. Gordon-Mazur ................... Black Belt AcademyD22224 Mark D. Schoenberger ........Mountain Lion Tang Soo DoD23605 Orlando Valentin .................................... Valentin KarateD23785 Carlos A. Gil Delgado ............. Shin Tang Soo Do AreciboD23794 Luis A. Orta ......................... Shin Tang Soo Do OrocovisD25567 James E. Agins ............................. Pocono Tang Soo DoD26130 Eduardo Gabriel Yribe Valdez ............Academia Valdez IID27090 Jesse Dunn III ...........................................D & S KarateD27154 Marilyn D. Nevado ........................... Nevado Karate ArtsD28664 Edgar E. Sein ......................... Black Belt Fitness CenterD29552 Renee L. Stewart ............................MG-Karate InstituteD29556 Susan M. Strohm .............A Mountain Wind Martial ArtsD30080 John S. Francis ...........................Moo Son Tang Soo DoD30084 Beth Wulff ........................................... Elite Martial ArtsD30606 Richard Auer ...................... Sunrise Tang Soo Do HeliosD30756 Brian Willis ................................................D & S KarateD31088 Angel M. Celona .............................. Impact Martial ArtsD31131 Geoffrey E. Dorrell Setyanto ...Korean Martial Arts Institute VID31215 Miguel A. Soto ................................ M.A.S. Tang Soo Do

D31660 F. Sigmund Luther .............Tang Soo Do Karate InstituteD31730 Lesley M. Allen ...................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD32086 Martha L. Heise .... Rising Phoenix Martial Arts AcademyD32158 Erin E. Watson .......................... Kaizen Karate AcademyD32219 Eziel E. Martinez ................. Shin Tang Soo Do OrocovisD32240 Natalie Cannon ........................................Kando KarateD33071 Jolene Westraad .................. East Coast Karate InstituteD33514 Evandro Schwalbach ................Cape Town Tang Soo DoD33558 Julie T. Skymba ................... Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D35311 Stefan Peters ............................Tang Soo Do Hochrhein

3rd DanD26133 Edgar Alejandro Sanchez Lopez ....Tang Soo Do SanudoD27656 Christopher A. Smith ........ McCartys Academy of KarateD28005 Flabio Marcelo Iacovella ....................... Iacovella StudioD29501 Mikhail Katyushin ......... Russian Tang Soo Do AcademyD29723 Ruben A. Torres .................... Shins Tang Soo Do VillalbaD31726 Angus BT Rogers .................. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD31759 Daniel Jesus Ramirez Rios ..........Tang Soo Do Ryun MaD35511 Fernando Jose Ivancich.............................Cordoba TSDD36082 Jean Marie A. Dreibelbis ..........D.J. Tang Soo Do StudioD36254 Natalia Marquez .........................Parkpoint Tang Soo DoD37704 Devin S. Kimmerly..Twin Dragons Martial Arts & FitnessD37748 Helen Fotia.............................................Dojang GreeceD38136 Thomas P. Lacek II ............ Lititz World Tang Soo Do,Inc.D38455 Robert A. Beres ............................................J.C. KarateD38533 Matthew J. Wallace ............... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD39001 Nicolas Del Barco .................................. Frattini Studio ID39012 Manuel Arturo Ramirez Lira .........Tang Soo Do Ryun MaD39017 Evett D. Perez ....................................... Valentin KarateD39275 Shazan Amin ......................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD39284 William Halliday .................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD39610 James Waltman ............. Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID39671 Rebecca R. Cote.................................... Valentin KarateD40001 Jonathan Joel Abate ...............................Alvarez StudioD40032 Wendy T. Hannigan................................ Valentin KarateD40033 Rebecca Zychowski .............................. Valentin KarateD40057 Eric M. Bienert ............................... Artecas Martial ArtsD40060 David W. Palmer ......... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD40061 Donald R. Sachs ......... Bethlehem Martial Arts AcademyD40101 Amanda J. Millar ................................... Mimidis KarateD40154 Matthew C. Deeney .......... Korean Martial Arts Institute ID40188 Curtis B. Moyers ............ Korean Martial Arts Institute VID40727 Caitlin E. Haddock ....North Alabama Tang Soo Do YMCAD40729 Logan D. Haddock ....North Alabama Tang Soo Do YMCAD41035 Jose Pablo Montero Castro ...... Keom-Son Tang Soo DoD41063 Robijn Sjoerd ...........................Chung Shin - NederlandD41114 Jenifer A. Mudd .................Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD41149 Mitchel W. McGowan ............ East Coast Karate InstituteD41158 Jessica D. Wilson ............. Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD41250 John Karl Shawcroft...........Pacini Martial Arts AcademyD41273 T. Lynn Montgomery ...................Scota Karate Academy

2nd DanD27597 Daniel W. Miron ............................... Academy of KarateD29022 Juan Andres Herlien .............................. Jang Gum ClubD40799 Luis A. Torres ...................... Shin Tang Soo Do OrocovisD41609 Kathryn J. Mazur .......................Tri-County Tang Soo DoD41663 Thomas Schromm...................... Goteborg Tang Soo DoD41693 Tug McDonald ...........................Evergreen Tang Soo DoD41727 Panagiotis O. Abazis ...............................Dojang Greece

D42023 Adilene Nohemi Jaquez Iza ...........Tang Soo Do SanudoD42055 H. Michael Hochhauser ...C&Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D42180 Ally M. Burton ........ Fairbanks Academy of Tang Soo DoD42205 Andrea J. Rupp ................................Yennie Martial ArtsD42505 Patrick Romano, Jr. ......................................J.C. KarateD42526 Paul L. Blanchard ...................Brandywine Martial Arts ID42584 Mark K. Buckwalter ...........Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD43008 Rodrigo Martin Dondo Kozak ................ Frattini Studio IID43017 Victor Ramirez Ramirez ...............Tang Soo Do Ryun MaD43018 Oscar Ortega Herrera ..................Tang Soo Do Ryun MaD43019 Ricardo Alberto Munoz Castillo ....Tang Soo Do Ryun MaD43024 Michael E. Valentin ..............................Valentin Karate IID43025 Aden W. Valentin .................................Valentin Karate IID43026 Donna P. McNeill ................................... Valentin KarateD43037 Noelle T. Bates ...............................................Ts KarateD43040 Danielle A. Silin ............................................J.C. KarateD43041 Alexis L. Shanok ..........................................J.C. KarateD43048 David A. Cruz ....................... Shins Tang Soo Do VillalbaD43069 Thomas S. Kugler ..........................Northern Star KarateD43070 Nicholas M. Pilaitis ..................... Oxford Karate InstituteD43084 Gail E. Zanecosky ..................................Top Kick KarateD43152 Ryan A. Russell ................ Korean Martial Arts Institute ID43178 Evan F. Ferweda .............Double Dragons TSD AcademyD43232 Aleksander Blajey ......... Russian Tang Soo Do AcademyD43257 Chloe M. Dodd ...................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD43258 Jeremy P. Thomas ................. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD43270 Mackenzie L. Freeman ..............Evergreen Tang Soo DoD43271 Dominic G. Freeman..................Evergreen Tang Soo DoD43288 Isabel Molina ....................Tang Soo Do Karate InstituteD43290 Dafne M. Avila ...................Tang Soo Do Karate InstituteD43510 Jordan J. Kolpak ..........................................J.C. KarateD43528 Jared Kines .................................... Artecas Martial ArtsD43559 Liam VT Smith ........................... Oxford Karate InstituteD43562 GianLuca P. Giardini .............. Brandywine Martial Arts IID43565 Riston J. Barr ...... C & Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D43599 Scott F. Hartman ........... Korean Martial Arts Institute VIID43600 Theresa Quedenfeld .............................. Mimidis KarateD43655 Matthew S. Ernest ......................Scota Karate AcademyD43677 Alexander C. Norgle ....................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD43690 Robert L. Templeton .................D.J. Tang Soo Do StudioD43727 Sheyenne S. Sinicrope .......................... Valentin KarateD43728 Bryan J. Felix ........................................ Valentin KarateD43729 Britney S. Felix ...................................... Valentin KarateD43736 Emma B. Koss ....................................Valentin Karate IIID43754 Rocmon J. Lancaster .........North Alabama Tang Soo DoD43775 Austin R. Camacho ..................... Suncoast Tang Soo DoD43784 Claudia E. Sychev .....................Austin Karate AcademyD43795 Giovany Colon ..................... Shin Tang Soo Do OrocovisD43798 Joshua De Jesus................. Shin Tang Soo Do OrocovisD44009 Lillian M. Morenz .........................................J.C. KarateD44035 Bethany Katz .................... East Coast Karate Institute IID44036 Max Eldabbas ................... East Coast Karate Institute IID44039 Rodney Rhodes ................. East Coast Karate Institute IID44043 Titus M. Irvin ................... Chosen Martial Arts AcademyD44044 Christopher R. Neff ...C&Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D44050 Marian S. Green .....................Brandywine Martial Arts ID44053 Mark A. Ceaser ............................. Pocono Tang Soo DoD44054 Billy M. Hall ..................................... Impact Martial ArtsD44061 Benjamin M. Bienert....................... Artecas Martial ArtsD44088 Matthew C. Meredith........ Korean Martial Arts Institute ID44101 Dylan J. McDonough ...... Korean Martial Arts Institute VI

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2014 Spring Dan Testing ResultsD44102 Elizabeth A. Lowry .......... Korean Martial Arts Institute VID44108 Benjamin Pixley ................... East Coast Karate InstituteD44113 Samantha Conde ................. East Coast Karate InstituteD44120 Joshua M. Campbell .................. Oxford Karate InstituteD44121 Mark D. Espenschied ................. Oxford Karate InstituteD44149 Antonio C. Ortiz .......................... Suncoast Tang Soo DoD44164 Gisella Urrels ..........................................Alvarez StudioD44165 Ramiro Carlos Alvarez .............................Alvarez StudioD44166 Enrique Santiago Fernandez ....................Alvarez StudioD44180 Delia Galvan......................................... Frattini Studio IID44189 Katherine E. Larrimore ...........Arrowhead TSD-GlendaleD44190 John E. Cloud ..........Thunderbolt Tang Soo Do AcademyD44191 Lucas W. Aderhold ..............Pacini Martial Arts AcademyD44192 Nathan R. Avila ................................. Starworld - AMAFD44203 Caitlin M. Hidalgo .............East Mississippi Tang Soo DoD44205 Sabrina M. Taylor .............East Mississippi Tang Soo DoD44221 René Bruin .................................Velo Ryu Ha NederlandD44237 Daniel J. McIntosh .............. Soldotna Tang Soo Do ClubD44238 Isaac J. Titus ....................... Soldotna Tang Soo Do ClubD44285 Paul D. Noriega ..............United States Karate AcademyD44296 Yamilet Trigo Reyes ............ TEAM Martial Arts AcademyD44297 Dena T. Recchia-Kirgin ....... TEAM Martial Arts AcademyD44303 Jeremy W. Woods ......................Evergreen Tang Soo DoD44313 Melissa S. Bento ................. Alaska Tang Soo Do KarateD44321 Sydney A. Tucker ................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD43294 Josip Knez .................................... Croatia Tang Soo Do S00121 Rakhee Chawla ................Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonS00123 Jeremy M. Moore ......................................D & S Karate

1st DanD46000 Osgardo J. Maldonado .......... Shin Tang Soo Do AreciboD46001 Hector G. Bravo Rodriguez .... Shin Tang Soo Do AreciboD46002 Timothy J. Shekerko ........Imperial Dragon Tang Soo DoD46003 Kaitlin L. Borgo ................Imperial Dragon Tang Soo DoD46004 Brianne N. Daniels ...........Imperial Dragon Tang Soo DoD46005 Emily E. Frantz ...........Josefiks Korean TSD (Morrisdale)D46006 Michael T. Fouse ......River Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD46007 Jacob T. Welsh .........River Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD46008 Rachel M. Raubenstrauch .........Tri-County Tang Soo DoD46009 Dominic M. Gismondi ................Tri-County Tang Soo DoD46010 James T. Niedzielski ...Columbus Tang Soo Do AcademyD46011 Leslie A. Niedzielski ...Columbus Tang Soo Do AcademyD46012 Allison R. Shardell ......Columbus Tang Soo Do AcademyD46013 Aliana J. Britson .............. Penn State Martial Arts GroupD46014 Carmyn H. Talento ........................Keystone Martial ArtsD46015 Christine M. McCarthy ................. Buckeye Tang Soo DoD46016 Phoebe E. Gordon ....................... Buckeye Tang Soo DoD46017 Jonathan A. Moody ..................... Buckeye Tang Soo DoD46018 Felipe A. Rodriguez ................................. Porcos KarateD46019 Jake G. Terifay ........................................ Porcos KarateD46020 Deandre J. Riddle.................................. Valentin KarateD46021 Tyana V. Stimpson ................................. Valentin KarateD46022 Kevin A. Merchan .................................. Valentin KarateD46023 Vincent A. Papotto ................................. Valentin KarateD46024 Robert B. Schmaling ...........................Valentin Karate IID46025 James H. Olender ...............................Valentin Karate IID46026 Jacob R. Fucito ............................... Academy of KarateD46027 Kelley M. Browne ............................ Academy of KarateD46028 Tucker D. Lester ......... Tang Soo Do of Central New YorkD46029 Brian L. Schechter .......................................J.C. KarateD46030 John P. Waitkus, IV .......................................J.C. Karate

D46031 Kathryn R. O’Keefe .............. New York City Tang Soo DoD46032 Taylore E. Brown ........................ Oxford Karate InstituteD46033 Nathaniel R. McDowell ............... Oxford Karate InstituteD46034 Mackenzie N. Little .................... Oxford Karate InstituteD46035 Baron Dhungana ............ Vaughns Dojang I-PhoenixvilleD46036 Morgan J. Bieler............. Vaughns Dojang I-PhoenixvilleD46037 Aarushi Jadhav .................Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD46038 Victoria E. Yetnick ..............Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD46039 Frank E. Yetnick III .............Vaughns Dojang IV-AudubonD46040 Nathaniel J. Bucek ......................... Artecas Martial ArtsD46041 Rosie G. Westgate ................................. Mimidis KarateD46042 Rick A. Alexander .................................. Mimidis KarateD46043 Evan G. Wright ...................................... Mimidis KarateD46044 Colton S. Noel ....................................... Mimidis KarateD46045 Thomas M. Monahan ............................ Mimidis KarateD46046 Montana A. Cole ............Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD46047 Cassidy Ash ..................Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD46048 Ben Hunter Clark...........Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD46049 Shellene A. Clark ...........Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD46050 Chris Schwartztrauber ..Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD46051 Theresa Schirg..............Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteD46052 Ryan Bitting ...................... East Coast Karate Institute IID46053 Michael Shea .................... East Coast Karate Institute IID46054 Scott Miesen ..................... East Coast Karate Institute IID46055 Danny Eldabbas ................ East Coast Karate Institute IID46056 Jackson Miesen ................ East Coast Karate Institute IID46057 Cole Parsons ........................ East Coast Karate InstituteD46058 Lauren Block........................ East Coast Karate InstituteD46059 Pranjal Chandra ................... East Coast Karate InstituteD46060 Jack Szymanski ................... East Coast Karate InstituteD46061 Aidan Zipf ............................ East Coast Karate InstituteD46062 Derek Brown ........................ East Coast Karate InstituteD46063 Kylie M. Hoffman ...................................Top Kick KarateD46064 Lou Zanine ............................................Top Kick KarateD46065 Victoria Collinsworth ...........Mays Landing Tang Soo DoD46066 Dawn M. Oliver ...................Mays Landing Tang Soo DoD46067 Karen H. Marchese................ Brandywine Martial Arts IID46068 John W. Marchese ................. Brandywine Martial Arts IID46069 Kailee I. Gentles .. C & Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D46070 Isabella M. Boasci ...C & Js Mountain Warriors Karate Inst.D46071 Carlos C. Diaz ............................... Castellis Shin karateD46072 Marcel A. Allen, Jr. ......................... Castellis Shin karateD46073 Stephen M. Paziora, Jr. .................. Castellis Shin karateD46074 Taylor J. Allen................................ Castellis Shin karateD46075 Jose Jimenez ................................ Castellis Shin karateD46076 Adam H. Glick-Lynch ......... Lititz World Tang Soo Do,Inc.D46077 Greta Burdsal .................. Chosen Martial Arts AcademyD46078 Iain D. Martin .................. Chosen Martial Arts AcademyD46079 Rhiannon E. Martin .......... Chosen Martial Arts AcademyD46080 Ibrahim Dash ..................Jade Dragons Karate InstituteD46081 Adam M. Budney..................Northeast Martial Arts, Inc.D46082 Larry P. Gardner ...................Northeast Martial Arts, Inc.D46083 Abraham J. Lee ............................... Impact Martial ArtsD46084 Rosemarie T. Krial-Victor ............... Pocono Tang Soo DoD46085 ToniAnn Helvick ............................ Pocono Tang Soo DoD46086 Michael A. Hatton .......................... Pocono Tang Soo DoD46087 Stephen R. Hatton ......................... Pocono Tang Soo DoD46088 Benjamin B. Allbaugh .................... Pocono Tang Soo DoD46089 Jody Allbaugh ............................... Pocono Tang Soo DoD46090 Lily J. Turner ............................ Kaizen Karate AcademyD46091 Ryan A. Verticchio .................... Kaizen Karate Academy

D46092 Rebecca E. Fantas.................... Kaizen Karate AcademyD46093 Madison R. Tulloch ................... Kaizen Karate AcademyD46094 Harold E. Philhower .................. Kaizen Karate AcademyD46095 Val Barsamyan ..................................Elite Martial Arts IID46096 Giulianna C. Iona ...............................Elite Martial Arts IID46097 Sean M. Friel ....................... Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D46098 Dean J. Finan ...................... Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D46099 Jayden T. Richards .............. Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D46100 Gina Lee ............................. Maybrodas Iron Circle M.A.D46101 Enrico L. Rizzo ............... Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD46102 Samuel A. Minker ........... Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID46103 Edward C. Kenny .............. Korean Martial Arts Institute ID46104 Abby E. Meredith .............. Korean Martial Arts Institute ID46105 Jonathan P. Falix ........... Korean Martial Arts Institute VIID46106 Ryan S. McBride ........... Korean Martial Arts Institute VIID46107 Zachary Christie ............. Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID46108 Jake M. Buckalew ............ Korean Martial Arts Institute ID46109 Ryan E. Myers ................. Korean Martial Arts Institute IID46110 Ryan J. Keller ................. Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID46111 DenNaire J. Livingston ..... Korean Martial Arts Institute ID46112 Mikaela Kaess ............... Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID46113 Christine H. Barthold ...... Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID46114 James P. Hovanec .......... Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID46115 Gregory H. Exantus ........ Korean Martial Arts Institute VID46116 Lance X. Mintz ................. Korean Martial Arts Institute ID46117 Allyson D. Myers ............. Korean Martial Arts Institute IID46118 Jeffrey L. Dearth Jr. ........ Korean Martial Arts Institute IVD46119 Marie S. Miller ................ Korean Martial Arts Institute IID46120 Jennifer L. McFarland ...... Korean Martial Arts Institute ID46121 Wenqing Xu ................... Korean Martial Arts Institute IIID46122 Kevin A. Hernandez ......... Godwins Shin Karate InstituteD46123 Eladio E. Rodas ............... Godwins Shin Karate InstituteD46124 Katherine N. Arias ........... Godwins Shin Karate InstituteD46125 Jacob L. Corley ............................... Chapin Martial ArtsD46126 Hannah F. Hess ............................... Chapin Martial ArtsD46127 Willoughby S. Porter ........................ Chapin Martial ArtsD46128 Jeremy M. Woodruff ...................Scota Karate AcademyD46129 Isaac J. Jansen ..........................Scota Karate AcademyD46130 Reagan W. Scoles .......................Scota Karate AcademyD46131 Jesse M. Wagner .......................Scota Karate AcademyD46132 Kenneth E. Wagner .....................Scota Karate AcademyD46133 Ryan S. Leupp ............................Scota Karate AcademyD46134 Logan A. Rudisill ........................Scota Karate AcademyD46135 Brian K. Lininger ........................Scota Karate AcademyD46136 Jocelynn J. Johnson ..................Scota Karate AcademyD46137 Jim Holbrook ................... Commonwealth Tang Soo DoD46138 Arianna L. Mabbott .. Twin Dragons Martial Arts & FitnessD46139 Britney A. Yarnell ....Twin Dragons Martial Arts & FitnessD46140 Joseph Cuong V. Phan .................Moo Son Tang Soo DoD46141 Seth C. Porter........................Oak Mountain Martial ArtsD46142 Earlie L. Garth, III ..............East Mississippi Tang Soo DoD46143 Connor C. Hayes ...........Young Tang Soo Do - HuntsvilleD46144 John J. Parrish ..........Young Tang Soo Do - Gym CentralD46145 Michele M. Olejnik ........Young Tang Soo Do - HuntsvilleD46146 Jordan A. Bassie .......Young Tang Soo Do - Gym CentralD46147 Kathy H. Howard ...........Young Tang Soo Do - HuntsvilleD46148 Justin Steve Bowling.............North Alabama TSD YMCAD46149 Taiyo Hino .............................North Alabama TSD YMCAD46150 Stephan R. Tomlinson .........North Alabama Tang Soo DoD46151 James W. Brown ................North Alabama Tang Soo DoD46152 Russell J. Wyatt .................... All American Tang Soo Do

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2014 Spring Dan Testing ResultsD46153 Austin S. Hill ......................... All American Tang Soo DoD46154 Jacob D. Myrick ..... Millers North Alabama Tang Soo DoD46155 Susan J. Myrick ..... Millers North Alabama Tang Soo DoD46156 Tiana M. Pailing .................. Fairbanks Academy of TSDD46157 Eli B. Wyatt ......................... Fairbanks Academy of TSDD46158 Braedan L. Rovzar ............... Fairbanks Academy of TSDD46159 Jaren P. Beckley .................. Fairbanks Academy of TSDD46160 Caden J. Davis .................... Fairbanks Academy of TSDD46161 Cinnamon R. Temple ........... Fairbanks Academy of TSDD46162 Melissa S. Shippey .............. Fairbanks Academy of TSDD46163 Molly K. Piscoya ................. Fairbanks Academy of TSDD46164 Cierra N. Brassfield ............. Soldotna Tang Soo Do ClubD46165 Kaiden C. Wilshusen ............ Soldotna Tang Soo Do ClubD46166 Reginald M. Drummond ... Valley Tang Soo Do AcademyD46167 Marin E. Gourlay ..............................Ethos Tang Soo DoD46168 Elisabeth A. Montoya .................Middleburg Martial ArtsD46169 Kayla M. Smith ..........................Middleburg Martial ArtsD46170 William N. Bradley .............. World Karate Academy, LLCD46171 Nathan W. Rivers ................ World Karate Academy, LLCD46172 Haley S. Vaughan ....................... Suncoast Tang Soo DoD46173 David M. Vaughan ...................... Suncoast Tang Soo DoD46174 Carolyn A. Sewall ....................... Suncoast Tang Soo DoD46175 Ryan A. Fincke ........................... Suncoast Tang Soo DoD46176 Joshua R. Brown ................Central Florida Tang Soo DoD46177 Devon M. Garcia ................Central Florida Tang Soo DoD46178 Ron L. Henry ..................................... Rock Solid KarateD46179 Dalton M. Holman ............................. Rock Solid KarateD46180 Steven M. Brown ...................Arrowhead TSD-GlendaleD46181 Cassandra M. Cruz .................Arrowhead TSD-GlendaleD46182 Chris T. Cole .............................................Kando KarateD46183 Brandon S. Featherston ................Starworld - GoodyearD46184 Michael D. Eaton ..........................Starworld - GoodyearD46185 Andrew E. Calvert ............................. Starworld - AMAFD46186 Leanna Schoch ...............................Tang Soo Do HinwilD46187 Gary Mata Alvarado ..............Pyung Ahn TSD Costa RicaD46188 Fabio Jimenez Chinchilla .......... Keom-Son Tang Soo DoD46189 Paulo Centeno Pena ............Tae Kyum Oh Yi, Costa RicaD46190 Gustavo Blanco Sandoval ......... Keom-Son Tang Soo DoD46191 Gregory Salazar Avalos .......Tae Kyum Oh Yi, Costa RicaD46192 Robert J. Neilly........................... Villa Park Tang Soo DoD46193 Aliya F. Rizvi ............................... Villa Park Tang Soo DoD46194 Gini Gorlinski ............................. Villa Park Tang Soo DoD46195 Lucas T. Potter ........................... Carthage Tang Soo DoD46196 Lori A. Pickle ...................Eagle Academy of Martial ArtsD46197 Dominic J. Salvino .......Eagle Academy of Martial Arts IID46198 Sohit Thota ..................Eagle Academy of Martial Arts IID46199 Crystal Rose Salas ......................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD46200 Lucas P. Plaisted .........................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD46201 Kevin H. Kunde............................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD46202 Justin T. Pajak .............................Elmhurst Tang Soo DoD46203 Tegwen J. Jones ............Double Dragons TSD AcademyD46204 Isaiah J. Hill ...................Double Dragons TSD AcademyD46205 Cui Cui ......................................Knights of Tang Soo DoD46206 Emily J. Yothers .........................Knights of Tang Soo DoD46207 Sarah Lynn Fingerle ..................Knights of Tang Soo DoD46208 Jordan A. Hagadone ..........Tang Soo Do Karate InstituteD46209 Maya S. Horiuchi ...............Tang Soo Do Karate InstituteD46210 Aidan C. Perez...................Tang Soo Do Karate InstituteD46211 Jeiden Cabrales .............United States Karate AcademyD46212 Micha Noteboom ........................Velo Ryu Ha NederlandD46213 Matthew Noteboom ...................Velo Ryu Ha Nederland

D46214 Carola De Keijzer .....................Chung Shin - NederlandD46215 Allan Van der Bijl ......................Chung Shin - NederlandD46216 Tommy Van Dieren ...................Chung Shin - NederlandD46217 Dennie Boshuizen ....................Chung Shin - NederlandD46218 Anjo Dirkzwager-Jansen ..........Chung Shin - NederlandD46219 Jaap van Dijk .................................Toksuri NetherlandsD46220 Ed Zwinkels ...................................Toksuri NetherlandsD46221 Nhu Phan ................................... Goteborg Tang Soo DoD46222 Colin D. Richards .................. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD46223 Gilbert De La Cruz ................. Great Britain Tang Soo DoD46224 Sepehr Heravi ....................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD46225 Tyler B. Ungless .................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD46226 Ibrahim Islam ........................ Great Britain Tang Soo DoD46227 Thomas H. Nicholls ............... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD46228 Alex Heron ............................ Great Britain Tang Soo DoD46229 John E. Edwards ................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD46230 David S. Barber ..................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD46231 Andrew M. Cash.................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD46232 Jaden Stanworth ................... Great Britain Tang Soo DoD46233 Shaunna M. Edwards ............ Great Britain Tang Soo DoD46234 Emaleigh P. Linn ............................ Omaha Tang Soo DoD46235 Duane H. Linn ............................... Omaha Tang Soo DoD46236 Andre F. Ziegler ...............................MG-Karate InstituteD46237 Sofia Moraiti ................................... K.E.A. Tang Soo DoD46238 Giannis Apostolou ........................... K.E.A. Tang Soo DoD46239 Zoe A. Pikrou..........................................Dojang GreeceD46240 Vassilis Georgiadis .................................Dojang GreeceD46241 Antigoni N. Koumentaki ........Hellas Athens Tang Soo DoD46242 Nikolaos G. Gamotos ............Hellas Athens Tang Soo DoD46243 Dimitrios S. Kypriotis ............Hellas Athens Tang Soo DoD46244 Maria Perra ..........................Hellas Athens Tang Soo DoD46245 Petros Tzikos .........................................Dojang GreeceD46246 Hutton B. Kalik .....................................Y.T. Tang Soo DoD46247 Arun Krishnaraj ....................................Y.T. Tang Soo DoD46248 Nisha P. Ganeshan ...............................Y.T. Tang Soo DoD46249 Joseph D. Barron ...................................Barrons KarateD46250 Sean True ..............................................Barrons KarateD46251 Anthony M. Camarano ............ Texas TSD Karate SchoolD46252 Ivan Lundstrom ...................... Texas TSD Karate SchoolD46253 Michael A. Sychev .....................Austin Karate AcademyD46254 Carla J. Ek ................................Austin Karate AcademyD46255 Alice L. Abrams .......................Dragon Fire Tang Soo DoD46256 Kyle Chao ...............................Dragon Fire Tang Soo DoD46257 Chase A. Woods ........................Evergreen Tang Soo DoD46258 Ian AG. McCormick ....................Evergreen Tang Soo DoD46259 Celine M. McCormick ................Evergreen Tang Soo DoD46260 Michael M. McCormick .............Evergreen Tang Soo DoD46261 Jennifer L. McComb ..................Evergreen Tang Soo DoD46262 Gelsy A. Funes ................... TEAM Martial Arts AcademyD46263 Charles A. Good ................. TEAM Martial Arts AcademyD46264 Sierra J. Bowen ...................................Fitness FanaticsD46265 Giancarlos Munoz .......................... Incline Tang Soo DoD46266 Caedron S. Douglas........................ Positive Karate USAD46267 Jacob Toreson ................................ Positive Karate USAD46268 Nicolas E. Santoro ...................................Alvarez StudioD46269 Mario Ezequiel Turon .............................Grupo Tae KyunD46270 Fabrizio Leonel Pietronave ......................Alvarez StudioD46271 Luis Emilio Bosso ....................................Alvarez StudioD46272 Victor Ignacio Blanco Leon ......................Alvarez StudioD46273 Fabian Alberto Karnos ...........................Grupo Tae KyunD46274 Mario Mazzucchi ...................................Grupo Tae Kyun

D46275 Natasha Barja ................................Atletes Tang Soo DoD46276 Gianfranco Solli ..............................Atletes Tang Soo DoD46277 Matias Ezequiel Bernandez ............ Lorenzo TSD StudioD46278 Jessica Jacquelinne Pereira Diaz ...Angrehs Black Belt ClubD46279 Lucas Pitito ................................................ Millara ClubD46280 Ian Lihuel Orellano Caldentey ............... Iacovella StudioD46281 Facundo Joel Crisponi ................. Kick Fire Tang Soo DoD46282 Agustin Carreno .......................... Kick Fire Tang Soo DoD46283 Pamela T. Frassoni ...................... Kick Fire Tang Soo DoD46284 Santiago Daniel Bongiorno .......................Pellice StudioD46285 Lorena Chavez ..............................Serapio Tang Soo DoD46286 Ezequiel de La Riva .............................. Iacovella StudioD46287 Luca Iacovella ...................................... Iacovella StudioD46288 Bruno Perez Guidi .....................................Lopez StudioD46289 Facundo Raul Basilico ................. Kick Fire Tang Soo DoD46290 Andrea Espinoza Penaloza ... Coyhaique TSD Chile Lung-DoD46291 Aaron Alejandro Santos Alvarado ..Tang Soo Do Ryun MaD46292 Ana Teresa Gonzalez Casas .........Tang Soo Do Ryun MaD46293 Jorge Andres Gonzalez Casas .....Tang Soo Do Ryun MaD46294 Rafael Alexandro Yepiz Garcia ..Academy Tang Soo Do CaborcaD46295 Roxana Soforo Medrano .................Tang Soo Do JuarezD46296 Brenda Itzel Guerrero Arroyo ..........Tang Soo Do JuarezD46297 Azul Tejon Herrera ..........................Tang Soo Do JuarezD46298 Luis Carlos Ortiz Meza ...................Tang Soo Do JuarezD46299 Elidia Armenta Alvarez...................Tang Soo Do SanudoD46300 Jose Miguel Alarcon Barrios ..........Tang Soo Do SanudoD46301 Elizabeth Hernandez Acosta ..........Tang Soo Do SanudoD46302 Ioannis S. Kariotogloy .....................Samos Tang Soo DoD46303 Nikolaos Trifonidis ..........................Samos Tang Soo DoD46304 Manolis Simos ...............................Samos Tang Soo DoD46305 Amfitrionas Zaxaropoulos ...............Samos Tang Soo DoD46306 Triada D. Priskou ............................Samos Tang Soo DoD46307 Mario Mastelic .............................. Croatia Tang Soo DoD46308 Mislav Mastelic ............................. Croatia Tang Soo DoD46309 Marko Milosevic ............................ Croatia Tang Soo Do S00127 Eric J. Walker ................. Korean Martial Arts Institute IVS00128 Quinn Murphy ...............Robinsons Martial Arts InstituteS00129 Clayton W. Robbins.................Arrowhead TSD-Glendale

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WTSDA Sanctioned Events The events listed below have been officially sanctioned by the World Tang Soo Do Association. This means that all rules and regulations

of the Association will be followed during the course of the event. Any event which is not listed herein may not be an officially sanctioned event, and, as such, may differ in the content and rules from an officially sanctioned event.

Should you have any questions regarding sanctioning, please contact Headquarters at 215-468-2121 or by email at [email protected]. Should you have any questions regarding a particular event, please contact the Regional Director for that region.

Region #1, Master John Auer, [email protected]

Region #2, Master Johnny Williamson, [email protected] 27 ...........Region 2 Championship ....................Mesquite, NV

Region #3, Master Robert Grissom, [email protected]

Region #4, Master Allen Sharpe, [email protected] 19-20 ......1st Annual Won Hwa Weekend ..........Houston, TX

October 17 ...............Dan Test ............................................Austin, TX

October 18-19 ..........Regional Championship & Workout ..Austin, TX

Region #5, Master Chris Anderson, [email protected] 3 .................Fall Dan Test .....................................Michigan

October 4 .................Masters Grand Extravaganza ............Michigan

Region #6, Master Thomas W. Strahan, [email protected] 15 ...........Fall Dan Clinic ..................................New Orleans, LA

Region #7, Master Jim Mars, [email protected] 4 .................Fall Black Belt Test ............................Charlotte, NC

November 7-8 ..........Regional Tournament ........................Myrtle Beach, SC

Region #8, Master Frank Fattori, [email protected] September 20 ...........Fall Dan Test .....................................Phoenixville, PA

October 24-25 ..........Regional Championship ....................Split Rock, PA

November 22 ...........Combined Leadership Class ..............Lancaster, PA

November 23 ...........Instructor’s Class ...............................Lancaster, PA

Region #9, Master Efrain Valentin, [email protected]

Region #11, Master Mujahid Khan, [email protected]

Region #12, Master Larry Dercole, [email protected]

Region #14, Master Alex Goule, [email protected]

Region #15, Master Larry Wick, [email protected]

Region #18, Master Wilfredo Burgos, [email protected]

Region #19, Master Roy Uttech, [email protected]

Region #20, Master Patrick Marsch, [email protected] 10 ...............Black Belt Test

October 11 ...............Regional Championship

November 1 .............Black Belt Class

Region #21, Master Matthew Hutchinson, [email protected]

Region #22, Master Scott Homschek, [email protected]

*Dates for marked events are tentative.

USA MASTERS CLINICMARCH 19-22, 2015FLORENCE, AL, USA

LATIN AMERICAN MASTERS CLINICDECEMBER 10-12, 2014

MAR DEL PLATA, ARGENTINA

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WTSD Foundation NEWS WTSD Foundation NEWSThird Time’s The Charm

For the third year in a row, the students of Mimidis Karate hosted a St. Baldrick’s event to raise funds for childhood cancer research. Worldwide over 175,000 children

and young adults are diagnosed with cancer each year. That is equivalent to one child every 3 minutes. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation funds some of the most promising research to find improved cancer treatments with fewer adverse effects, make drug trials more accessible, and above all, find a cure for childhood cancers. The majority of the St. Baldrick’s fund raising events, such as the one held at Mimidis Karate on May 4, 2013, are head shaving events. Individuals, referred to as “Shavees”, volunteer to have their heads shaved to raise funds. Each “shavee” collects donations from friends, family members, co-workers, etc. The shavees not only have their heads shaved to raise funds, but also to show solidarity to the children who lose their hair during their cancer treatments. Individuals who wish to help out and raise funds but chose not to shave their heads are designated as volunteers. They collect donations in the same manner as the shavees but leave their locks unscathed. As part of our St. Baldrick’s event we invite special guests to join us and speak about childhood cancer. I met one of our guests while purchasing a gift certificate for a wedding gift. The attendant at the store, Stacie Ritter, noticed my St. Baldrick’s t-shirt from our 2012 event and asked if I shaved for an event. I told her about the Mimidis Karate event and that I was one of the shavees. She responded by saying “Well then I need to thank you”. Stacie proceeded to tell me about her twin daughters. At

age 4 both Hannah and Madeline were diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, previously known as pre-leukemia. This is a blood disorder in which the person’s bone marrow produces poorly formed or dysfunctional blood cells. The twins received Stem Cell transplants at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. This is a procedure where the patient receives high doses of chemotherapy and/or total body irradiation to kill the cells in the bone marrow. The patient then receives new healthy blood forming stem cells. The twins are now 15 years old and active young teenagers. Stacie, Hannah and Madeline were kind enough to join us on event day and to share their story. Hannah and Madeline took the ceremonial first swipes with the razor on my head to begin the head shaving portion of our event.

Our other guests were Sydney and her parents Pete and Celeste Bush. This is our third year honoring Sydney at our event. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 2 which required surgery and 7 weeks of radiation therapy. One and a half years later the tumor

returned requiring a second surgery, this time with a device called a gamma knife. Sydney is now 10 years old and enjoys cheer leading and sports. I recently received good news from Sydney’s mom. Sydney had her yearly MRI at Hershey Medical Center and it was “clean”. Sydney is officially 6 years cancer free. You may have heard the saying “Third time’s the charm”. Well it certainly held true for us. Our first event was held in 2011 with a fund raising goal of

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$5,000. That year we raised $8,249. In 2012 we raised the bar and set our fund raising goal at $8,000. We raised $8,368. We set our 2013 event goal at $8,000 knowing that the present economical climate might provide challenges to reaching or exceeding our goal. We could not have been more surprised or elated after all donations were totaled. We raised $11,350. The funds were raised through the efforts of many people within our studio but also from individuals and studios within the WTSDA, and individuals from our community. We had a total of 25 registered volunteers, 19 of which were designated as shavees. Many members of our studio also showed up on event day to cheer us on and assist as needed. There were 7 women who braved the shave at our event. Two of the women had very long hair and our barbers were able to collect the hair into a pony tail

before cutting. The ladies planned to donate their hair to Locks of Love. This way they supported two charities at the same time. Pal Che Tang Soo Do held a Kick/Break – A –Thon and donated half of the proceeds, totaling $328 to our event and half to the WTSDF Scholarship Fund. The students of Bethlehem Martial Arts Academy took up a collection and donated $100 to our event. We are very grateful to the generosity of Pal Che Tang Soo Do, Bethlehem Martial Arts Academy, and all who donated to our event. Together we have helped the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to fund the research to conquer childhood cancers. To the children affected by cancer and their families, we are their heroes.

Submitted by,Katrina Fausnacht, Sam Dan

2011: Sydney Bush, age 8 (4 years cancer free), diagnosed at age 2 with a brain tumor 2012: Sydney Bush, age 9 (5 years cancer free)

2013: Hannah and Madeline Ritter, age 15 (cancer free), diagnosed at age 4 with Myelodysplastic Syndrome; Sydney Bush, age 10 (6 years cancer free)

2014: Sydney Bush, age 11 (7 years cancer free)

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Once again the students of Mimidis Karate hosted a St. Baldrick’s event to raise funds for childhood cancer research. The event was held on May 3rd at the karate studio.

We had a total of 30 participants, 19 of which were designated as shavees. As noted in the article “Third Time’s The Charm”, the shavees volunteer to have their heads shaved to raise funds and also to show solidarity to the children who lose their hair during their cancer treatments. To date, this year’s event has raised over $10,000. Mike Decker, newly promoted Cho Dan Bo, holds the lead in fund raising with a total of $1,975. The company he works for, Sherwin Williams, matches donations raised by their employees. Once all of the paperwork is completed our event total could clear $12,000. So, why do we do this year after year? Well, I can’t speak for all of the shavees and volunteers who put so much effort into raising funds and making our event a success. I can only speak for myself. I’ve helped with, and donated to, many fund raising events over the years but this has become my passion. Why? Well, it all starts with my dad. In 2004, 2 days after I tested for Cho Dan, my dad was admitted to the hospital. He was diagnosed with bladder cancer. Several weeks later he began chemotherapy treatments. Between my sister and me, we made sure that one of us was with him during each treatment and surgical procedure that he received. This was tough seeing my dad enduring all of the side effects of the chemotherapy, the pain from the procedures, and the pain from the spreading cancer. But as tough as it was for him, he never lost his kindness to others or his sense of humor. As tough as it was for me to see him go through this I would not have given up a minute of the time that I spent with him. In October of 2005, one day before our Region 8 championship, my father’s oncologist informed us that further chemotherapy would not be effective. Though he bravely fought a hard battle, my father died several weeks later. After my father’s death, I had a restless sensation

within me. I felt that I needed to do something but I wasn’t sure what. Then I heard about St. Baldrick’s through a co-worker. He is a volunteer fire fighter and his fire company had formed a team and participated in a St. Baldrick’s event held in York County, PA. A spark was ignited within me. I thought about the idea of joining an event and shaving my head but I just wasn’t sure if I could do it. The more I thought about it the more that restless sensation within me fanned that spark. Suddenly it came to me. As hard as it was to see my dad go

through his cancer treatments, I can’t even imagine what it would be like to be the parent of a child dealing with cancer. I realized that though I couldn’t fight my dad’s battle, I can surely help children fight and win their battles. I learned that St. Baldrick’s funds the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and the majority of funds raised are through head shaving events. Then another thought entered my mind. I have a choice to lose my hair, children going through cancer treatments don’t. If enduring

strange looks and a chilly head means a cure can be found and children’s lives can be saved, then that is what I will do. That spark turned into a flame as I registered for my first St. Baldrick’s event as a shavee in 2009. The following year the York Co. event was not held. I wanted to continue participating in St. Baldrick’s events but found it difficult to find a local event that I could attend. Rather than letting that flame die out I decided on a different tactic. I asked Master Mimidis for permission to hold a St. Baldrick’s event at our studio. He graciously agreed. In 2011 I became the Volunteer Event Organizer and one of the shavees for the Mimidis Karate St. Baldrick’s event. Each year as we prepare for our event and raise funds to help conquer childhood cancers, I think of my dad. I work hard to do my part to make our event successful so that children with cancer can be cured and to honor my dad.

Submitted by,Katrina Fausnacht, Sam Dan

A Shavee’s Perspective

2014: Patrick Raymond, age 5 (cancer free), diagnosed at age 2 with a brain tumor.

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REGION 7

Abigail Meadows, Cho Dan, Twin Dragons Martial Arts was awarded $1000 in 2014College/University: Clemson University Major: EngineeringQuote: “My decision to begin training in Tang Soo Do was one of my best. I have grown, both mentally and physically, since my first day.”

REGION 8

Savannah Mudd, Cho Dan, Vaughn’s Dojang was awarded $2,200 in 2014College/University: Columbia University Major: International Relations/Women’s and Gender StudiesQuote: I had to adapt or die. Adapt I did...As my attitude changed, so did the attitudes of those around me. Distant instructors became my mentors; peers became my closest friends. I gained a community that spans ages, races and skill levels.”

Drew Mayberry, Sam Dan, Black Belt Academy was awarded $2,200 in 2014 College/University: Bucks County Community College Major: Film and CinematographyQuote: “I am who I am today thanks to everyone I have met and have had the privilege to train under in Tang Soo Do. I have learned things that many people will never get the chance to know.”

WTSDF Building Fund DonationsAs of July 31, 2014, we have increased the building fund total to $298,228.40. An individual donation report will

no longer be part of the newsletter. We thank you for your support and wish for your future support.

2014 WTSDA Scholarship Award RecipientsEach region may sponsor its own scholarship program. At this time there are 10 regions with scholarship programs that actively raise funds to support students in their quest for education. Contact your Regional Director or your Regional Scholarship program for application details.

REGION 5

Tara Chattoraj, E Dan, Eagle Academy of Martial Arts was awarded $750 in 2014 College/University: University of Illinois Major: Applied PhysicsQuote: “For all I don’t recognize though, I know this: my karate family and Tang Soo Do experience have guided me to be this person who has the ability to change the world and the voice and confidence to do so.”

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KID’S KORNERFUN, FALL WORD FIND!

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For the last decade I have had the honor and privilege of collecting your stories and photos

and sharing them with our association, worldwide. This position was appointed to me by Grandmaster Shin and I have done my best to deliver everyone’s messages in a professional and well-designed manner. I am fortunate to be presented another opportunity and I am excited to move forward. As a result, this will be the last newsletter where I am the official Editor. Ms. Jeannette Arteca will be the new newsletter Editor and she is excited to get started. You can

find her contact information on page 2. I am anxious to see her put her own creative “stamp” on future editions. Please continue to contribute your stories, letting everyone around the world know what is going on in your region. We all share the same Art but the experiences we each have while practicing, teaching and performing are all wonderfully different. Thank you for letting me experience these stories with you and being able to relay them to our readers.

Respectfully,Master Mike Black

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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JOIN OUR $1,000 DONOR’S CLUB!In January of 2005, the WTSDF Construction Committee began selling 1000 pillars. So far we have 339 pillars sold and 661 left to sell. Market trends for purchasing and building new properties has risen astronomically over the past few years and our original budget for construction, which was set in 1993, does not match the reality of actual costs in 2014. In order to accelerate our fund raising, we established the $1,000 Donors Club. Anyone who wishes to join this effort should contact Headquarters or their local Building Fund Chair Person for the pledge form.

Those who wish to purchase a pillar may pay in installments. If anyone has already donated a significant amount less than $1,000 and would like that money applied towards a pillar, contact Headquarters with your donor #’s and dates and it can be applied to the pledge form. Keep in mind that the pillars are for individual contributions, not regional or studio contributions. We appreciate all of those who have joined in our efforts to date and will commemorate them with pillars in the new building.

300 Jason Church301 Pedro C Biamonte302 Stefan Peters303 Edward Stumm304 Tatiana D. Bambushew305 Klaus Trogemann306 David T. Painter307 Thomas A. Cole308 Darryl L. Hurd309 Virgilio T. Nevado

310 Sal Convento311 Kerry J. Berringer312 Wilfredo Burgos313 Scott N. Sweeney314 Sally Sweeney315 Michael E. Kaye316 Richard Auer317 Susan M. Strohm318 Stephanie Causby319 Stephanie C. Mabrouk

320 George Celona Jr.321 George C. Conrad II322 Renee M. Harrold323 Kenneth Purnell324 Lesley M. Allen325 Julie T. Skymba326 Sebastian Alejandro Bonelli327 Frank D. Fattori328 Thomas E. Richards, Jr.329 Bruce D. Finger

330 Shirley Lau Krayeski331 Kristan E. Mack332 Beth Wulff333 Angel M. Celona334 Richard L. Panebianco335 Allen W. Sharpe336 John J. Auer337 John D. Gallagher338 Teresa D. Grissom339 Alan L. Brace

NEW PILLAR MEMBERS, $1,000 CLUB