april 2008 - the world tang soo do association

NO. 74 APRIL 2008

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

Newsletter25th Anniversary Celebrations Around the World

A special 5 page feature on events held around the world celebrating the 25th Anniversary of WTSDA.See Pages 4-7 for more stories & pictures.

On November 24th our studio celebrated our organization’s milestone accomplishment of its 25th anniversary with aspecial party. Friends and family joined in with special activities and a potluck dinner. Memories and history of WTSDAwere displayed (courtesy of the WTSDA 25th Anniversary DVD) and Boo Sah Bum Nim Leslie Dercole led a WTSDAanthem-singing lesson. The party continued with a spirited 25-year board-breaking session. Boards were symbolically

marked for each year beginning with 1982 as our students assembled by seniority for the break.Special dedication plaques were presented to our outstanding instructors Sig Luther and Barbara Bellini, recognizing their

long and continue devotion to our dojang. A balloon stomp game and line dancing got everyone up out of their chairs and ontothe floor. A birthday cake put the icing on this unique family fun celebration. Congratulations and Happy Birthday to ourworldwide family.

Submitted by, Master Larry D’Ercole & Leslie D’Ercole • Tang Soo Do Karate Institute • Region #20

On Nov 9, 2007 the Instructor’s, Black Belts and Cho Dan Bo’s of River Valley Tang Soo Do Academy, Keystone Martial Artsand Imperial Dragon Tang Soo Do Karate School assembled for their monthly Black Belt class held at River Valley. Visitors fromLititz Tang Soo Do and Vaughn’s Dojang also joined us. More than 30+ Black Belts took a rigorous class led by Ms. Julia Harveywhile Master Jorgensen was on the downstairs training floor conducting a pre-test for the 20+ Cho Dan Bo’s and Black Belts whowere preparing for the next Dan test.

The evening concluded with Dan promotions for those students who were not able to attend the Regional Championship toreceive their new rank. After bowing out, a large birthday cake was cut by Master Homschek, Master Jorgensen and Ms. Harvey.The students and their family members enjoyed the sweet treat as we marked our 25th Anniversary!

Submitted by Master Homschek • Region #8

Photos 1, 2, 3 - Celebration at Tang Soo Do Karate Institute • Photos 4 & 5 - Black Belt Class & Anniversary Celebration by River Valley TangSoo Do Academy, Keystone Martial Arts, Imperial Dragon Tang Soo Do Karate School, Lititz Tang Soo Do & Vaughn’s Dojang.

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On February 2, RegionalDirector Master WilfredoBurgos performed our 1stRegion 18 Sam Dan

Leadership Seminar.At 10 am we arrive in the Orocovis

Shin Tang Soo Do Institute located inthe center of the Island of Puerto Rico.Mr. José Torres (Sah Dan Candidate)started with the warming up exercisesthen Master Wilfredo Burgos gave us agreat class (as always) bringing out the

best in us. We continued withpracticing our forms.

When we finished our physicaltraining we discussed our role as thefuture leaders of the region and how wecan be better as instructors, persons andleaders. We also discussed howimportant the knowledge that is given byour Grand Master and the associationthrough the books. We decided to studythe Traditional Tang Soo Do ManualVolume V “Instructor Manual”

REGION 18’S FIRST SAM DAN LEADERSHIP CLASS

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throughout this year.Also, theMasters of Region 18 chose

5 Sam Dan Leaders to be the linkbetween the studios of the region. Theywill keep the communication flowingand help the Masters in with task to keepgrowing and building our Region. Theseleaders are: Miguel Soto, Gil Cartagena,Pedro Perez, José R. Rivera and JoséTorres.

Submitted byMiguel Soto, Sam Dan


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HotelWe have used all the rooms

which were contracted fororiginally with the WyndhamHotel. We have signed a contractfor an additional 75 rooms pernight but you must book yourrooms before June 6, 2008.Wyndham Hotel, 407-351-2420;rate is $99 per night.

PartyWe will be having a party at

the Wyndham with SouthernBBQ foods – BBQ Pork Ribs,BBQ Chicken, Mac and Cheese,Potato Salad, Beans, Corn Bread,various desserts and softbeverages. Price is $30 for adultsand $15 for children 6-12.Children 5 and younger are free.There will be a DJ. Applicationis included in this newsletter andwill also be available online atthe WTSDA website. Comecelebrate our successful eventand all your hard work after thecompetition on Saturday nightwith us!

ApplicationsThe first deadline for

competitors has passed; be sureto get your application in on time so you can compete.Creativity deadline is May 30, 2008.

VisaAnyone who is coming in from outside the USA should

remember that it can take up to three months to obtain a visafor entry into the US. If you need an official invitation, be sureto request one soon. List your student’s name, ID #, and dateof birth on the request.

Floor Set UpThis year the set up of the floor will be different from

previous years. You can view the set up online at wtsda.com.There will be four areas of competition, each with its ownawarding area. Area A rings must go to awarding area A; AreaB rings must go to awarding area B; Area C rings must go toawarding area C; Area D Rings must go to awarding area D.Each area will have chairs on both sides for better viewing bythe spectators. Each area will have their own arbitrators andsecurity personnel to assist the ring management. If you haveany questions about this, talk with your instructor or yourRegional Director.

There will be an area in the middle of the floor betweenthe ring sections which is 140 feet by 300 feet. This will beused for lining up, opening ceremonies and creativitydemonstrations. There will be a small area in the very center

which will be roped off duringthe competition times forsecurity and emergency useonly; spectators will not beallowed in this small area.Please cooperate with the floormanagement personnel tounderstand this new plan andutilize it so that the competitionruns smoothly and efficiently.

VolunteersVolunteers are needed for

many of the committees -hospitality, souvenirs,transportation, judging. A listof committee heads can befound onthe WTSDA website under" 2 0 0 8World Championshipinformation." All volunteersaccepted to committees will begiven wristbands for admittanceto the championship floor.These will be sent to thecommittee chair who will beresponsible for giving them tothe volunteers. Judge'swristbands for those chosenjudges who are not competingwill be sent to assigned judge'sthrough their instructor of

record once the lists are compiled (in June). If you want tovolunteer and are unsure how to doso, please contact Headquarters at [email protected], Attn: WCCommittees.

UniformsIt seems there is still a lot of confusion from the WTSDA

Masters, Instructors and Students regarding appropriateuniform for tournaments. We train the mentors and judges toaccept only appropriate uniforms in the rings but it seems thatwe are still overlooking this issue at the world championship.This is mainly due to the students coming from such fardistances and we do not want to disappoint or embarrassanyone due to lack of communication from their instructors.

We would appreciate your help in being sure that you havethe correct dobohk and belt when participating in thisprestigious event. We are an organization of brothers andsisters and anyone looking from the outside (and inside)should be able to tell that we are one family with one standard.

Convention Center ParkingThere is a charge for parking your cars at the OCCC.However, if you keep and show your receipt from Friday, youcan enter for free on Saturday. Parking is $6 for regular cars& $10 for oversized vehicles. This is only at OCCC lots on aper day basis. Re-entry will be allowed with a parking stub.

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25th Anniversary Celebrations Around The World (con’t)

From far Africa we are happy to report that the 25thbirthday of the WTSDA was warmly celebrated by the entirenation particularly from those who were lucky to be close by.

We do martial arts like any other system, but the majordifference exists in how we do it!

Submitted by Master Alex Goule • Region #14

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WELCOME NEW CLUBS AND STUDIOS

Studios: Estrella Tang Soo Do Randall Peterson Avondale, AZAustin Karate Academy Dave Mukharjee Austin, TXShin's Tang Soo Do Bayamon Wilfredo Burgos Puerto RicoVernal Tang Soo Do Steven Wallenda Vernal, UtahDojang Korean Martial Arts Academy Charles Richards Ellenwood, GACentral Florida Tang Soo Do Matthew Hutchinson Apoka, FLParkpoint Tang Soo Do Don Logan Santa Rosa, CANeh Gong Studio Braulio Barquero Mora Costa Rica

Clubs: Zim Tang Soo Do Alex Goule ZimbabweZambia Tang Soo Do Alex Goule ZambiaTSD Neukirchen Vlyun Peter Hummel GermanyBelelvue Karate Club Ted Rolling IowaCapital Tang Soo Do Kristan Mack Centreville, VANorthern Mountain Tang Soo Do Aaron Kaye Waterville, MEMoo Sul tang Soo Do Aaron Miller Miami, FLPampa Tang Soo Do Norma DiFiore ArgentinaTri City Martial Arts II Robert Meegan Dover, NHPellice Studio Pellice Bernardo ArtentinaLopez Studio Jose Luis Lopez ArgentinaScottino Studio Pablo Scottino ArtentinaSt. Augustine Martial Arts Richard DeFeo St. Augustine, FLMennilli Martial Arts Carmen Mennilli Cherry Hill, NJDragons Den Tang Soo Do Vince Melchiorre Vorhees, NJFreixianda Tang Soo Do John Antunes PortugalGoteborg Tang Soo Do Andrew Ewing Sweden



The 25th Anniversary of WTSDA was celebrated inGreece on November 17th, 2007. It was a great daycelebrating this anniversary of our big family. Over 300 turnedout, all feeling very excited for this special occasion.

Children and adult students together with their familyand friends enjoyed this celebration with a smalldemonstration, a video presentation of the WTSDA family(for those not so familiar with all that is going on globally inour association), refreshments and snacks, the cutting of both

the 25th WTSDA anniversary cake and the cutting of theGreek association 10th anniversary cake. Lots of music anddancing was the best way to celebrate such an important dayfor our association. It was also a very good way of getting toknow each other better and showing everyone outside our bigfamily how close and united we are and how much love we allshare for the WTSDA.

Submitted by Mr. Saridakis • Region #11

A food drive and anniversary celebration was setup forSun. Nov. 18th, held in the Iowa Community CenterGymnasium. I contacted the Northern IL Food Bank (NIFB)serving our local counties and got ideas and details aboutfood collection. Mindy got busy putting together flyers andcollection paperwork for all the schools. For our Villa Park(VP) kids, to avoid having mountains of accumulated cannedgoods and non-perishables take over our classroom duringthe month, we came up with the plan to provide each studentwith 5 “coupons”: Half sheets of paper explaining to potentialdonors our students’ intent to collect, official logos forWTSDA and NIFB, and a blank line for a coordinated date towhich the student could return and pickup the donation.

Next we collaborated with Mrs. Jansa on party ideas,games, gifts, etc. and enlisted the services of several of theEagle Black Belts. Prizes were purchased, pizza was procured,and cake was coordinated. A giant collection grocery bag wasconstructed, tote boards were erected, and candy bags &piñatas were filled. Before we knew it, the big day was here.

I don’t remember much once it began. I was the emceeand was really in shock! The gym was decorated with HappyBirthday balloons: red, white and blue streamers andglittering Happy Birthday signs. There was a huge mat in themiddle of the floor for games. In front of the stage were thetwo long prize tables loaded end to end with everything from

autographed posters of Kwan Chang Nim to a foam dart gun.We had different stations the children were sent to as theywere divided by age. Games on the mat, Coloring corner, KoolKrafts (where they made the coolest little karate guy/girlornament). All rotated to a different section after 15-20 min.We had music playing in the background and the largestlimbo contest I ever witnessed! Laughter could be heardeverywhere as contestants were trying their best to walkforward while being bent completely backward. Gamewinners collected their prizes and about halfway through, theBirthday cake made it’s entrance and while everyone mustardup their best rendition of the Birthday Song, I made theofficial cutting (with the help of Master Jansa’s official B-daycake cutting sword). During the food break, while everyoneenjoyed pizza and soda we brought out the big projectorscreen. The kids and parents sat mesmerized as Kwan ChangNim and others told the history of the WTSDA. After themovie, cake was provided while the donation winners wereannounced and escorted up to the “donation” prize table. Aresounding applause came from the crowd when 10 yr old,Zachary Janis (VP TSD) took 1st place by collecting astaggering 240 items.

At last it was time to depart, “Good-bye” and “Thank youfor a great party” were heralded from the group of 200+parents, students and spectators and seemed to hang in the airfor half an hour after. Thanks to all of the participants andassistants, The WSDA 25th Birthday Party and Food Drive was ahuge success. The day following our event, the NIFB receivedquite a donation: 2,646 lbs of food. There are too many peopleto thank individually, but you know who you are. You’re thesame family and friends who are always there to selflessly lenda hand anytime it’s asked. Mindy and I extend our deepestappreciation and gratitude to you all.

Submitted by Mr. Tony Perkins & Mrs. Mindy Perkins • Region #5

Pages 4 &5 - Photos 1 - 4 Celebration in Mozambique, Africa • Photos 5 & 6 - Celebration in Greece • Photos 7 - 10 Food Drive &Celebration in Iowa • Pages 6 & 7 - Photo 11 Cape Town Tang Soo Do, Africa • Photo 12 - Tang Soo Do Russian Academy • Photos13 - 15 Grand Tradition Martial Arts • Photo 16 - Elmhurst Tang Soo Do • Photos 17 - 19 World Tang Soo Karate Academy

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On November 13 & 14, 2007 the anniversary of the WorldTang Soo Do Association was widely celebrated in Russia bythe students of the Tang Soo Do Russian Academy. Thecelebration took place in one of the best Russian AcademyTang Soo Do dojangs in Slavyansk-na-kubani. The gym wasdecorated with different ornaments, from multi-coloredballoons to posters and garlands. Thanks to this your moodrose and your heart wanted to sing.

The celebration was opened with a speech from theregion director A.M. Katyushin, in which he greeted andcongratulated all. Later the presentation on the theme “Fromthe history of Tang Soo Do” was shown, which was made byRussian students.

Following, there was a good entertainment program forstudents and guests. Besides spreading around the gympleasant music and showing films about Tang Soo Do on thebig screen there were many different contests. The variety ofthe contests taking place amazed a lot of people. There were

speaking, endurance, speed and skill contests to name a few.Most remarkable were the contests in which students showedhow much they knew the Korean language, philosophy andhistory of Tang Soo Do. Additionally, there were contests inbreaking and putting out a burning candle in one blowwithout touching the flame. In all, the contests showed a greatdeal of skill and erudition from the Russian students.

A celebratory dinner, with many different foods, tookplace in the evening. The tastiest food had to have been thebig cake with the beautiful inscription “25 years of WorldTang Soo Do Association.”

At the end of the celebration the results of the programwere summed up and winners were awarded prizes, whichcame from the World Tang Soo Do Association. It should beadded that as a whole, all that were present got a goodimpression and good memories that will live in their heartsfor a long time.

Submitted by K. Lopin, 6th gup, Russia TSD • Region #17

Cape Town Tang Soo Do, South AfricaGet a “Kick” Out of Karate Birthday Bash (Press Release)

Livonia, MI November 6, 2007, Grand Tradition Martial ArtsLivonia will be holding a “Karate Birthday Bash” on

November 17th from noon – 3:00 p.m. at the Livonia YMCA14255 Stark Rd., Livonia, MI. The event will celebrate the25th anniversary of their governing body, the World Tang SooDo Association (WTSDA.) WTSDA was established in 1982and now has over 100,000 members participating in over 500studios in 36 countries. Demonstrations, door prizes,refreshments, and the opportunity for audience participationwill all be offered to celebrate the history of the Koreanmartial art of Tang Soo Do and the WTSDA. The communityis invited to come learn more about Tang Soo Do and the

health, safety, and self-improvement benefits for all ages.Demonstrations of sparring (paired fighting techniques),

breaking, and forms (routine karate movements) will beperformed by all levels of students. “Little Dragons” studentsages 4 – 7 yrs. will “kick off” the festivities at noon, followed bylower rank forms, higher rank forms and weapons forms. At1:00 p.m. boards will be broken and sparring will bedemonstrated. The audience is welcome to participate in amartial art warm-up beginning at 1:30 p.m. Basic self-defensemoves will also be taught and the chance to try a hand atbreaking boards will be offered! The Birthday Bash willconclude with refreshments including birthday cake and aninformal time for questions and discussion.

Submitted by Grand Tradition Martial Arts • Region #5

A few months ago I started Tang Soo Do. In the shorttime I have been there I have learned so much, and lookforward to coming to class. It teaches me to respect othersand to be disciplined. It is a great physical workout, and it alsoteaches me how to defend myself if the need should arise.

I was very happy to attend the twenty-fifth anniversarycelebration of the World Tang Soo Do Association. I was veryexcited and thrilled as I was also taking part in one of thedemonstrations. It made me feel very special that I wasincluded.

Another aspect was that family members were invited tothe celebration, which was super, because our families could

see what we are being taught.I like attending class here the atmosphere is always

friendly. There are no failures, if you do not reach your goalit teaches you to work harder, and to strive to achieve whatyou wish for. Not only here but in all aspects of your life.When you reach a goal it is a great boost to your spirit andyour self-esteem.

My family is very impressed with Tang Soo Do and afterevery lesson I give them a show of what I have learned. I can’twait for my brother to get a little bigger so that we can traintogether. Thank you for accepting me to learn and to betaught here.

Submitted by Mannachin Dyason, 9th Gup • Region #14

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On Saturday, November 17, 2007, Mays Landing TangSoo Do performed a demonstration to celebrate the 25thAnniversary of the World Tang Soo Do Association. Thisdemonstration included performances from the 10th gupwhite belts, up to the instructor and master level, whileincluding a space for the Tiny Tigers and Little Dragons fromour group of spirited martial artists.

The group had all kinds of performances set to music.Performances ranged from Sae Kye Hyung Ill Bu, as a group

form, to weapons demonstrations, including Bong Hyung IllBu/bong combat and breaking abilities including flyingsidekick cross breaks and individual breaking abilities.

Our demonstration doubled as an open house to showoff our new dojang to our audience of friends and guests.After the performance, refreshments were served to everyonewho was there to support and celebrate with us.

Submitted by Chris Watkins • Region #8

On this past November 6th, I had the distinctpriviledge and responsibility of planning my dojang’s 2510anniversary party. What do I mean by 2510 anniversary? In themonth of November our association had the opportunity tocelebrate the 25th Anniversary of the World Tang Soo DoAssociation’s creation. As well, this month in this year was alsothe 10th year that my instructor, Master Carmen Mennilli hadbeen teaching in South Jersey. The task of organizing such anight would not be easy, but it was my task, and I had a funand extremely challenging time handling it.

Now, I have to thank all of the people who helped mewith such an endeavor, and I must express the fact thatwithout their guidance and help I would not have been ableto make such a fun party that we had. A lot of planning inadvance, fundraising, and maneuvering through paperworkand organizing was hard, but also being committed to my lifeas a Cho Dan, and a seventeen year old, I had to keep up theTang Soo Do spirit and repeat, “never give up”.

The night began at six o-clock and would last untileight-thirty but my day began at ten AM, and this party was inthe wokrs since July. We used part of our dojang, Riverwinds

Community Center in West Deptford, New Jersey, and set uptwo TV’s to show tournament videos, created nametags forpaid tickets, blow up ballons, set up dessert tables, set seatingarrangement, and began a tremendous night.

Our party was a blast of games, prizes, pizza, goodmusi, dancing, cake and ice cream, and other festivities tocelebrate such a marvelous occasions as the 25th year of theWorld Tang Soo Do Association in action, as well as thelearning opportunites we’ve had from our Master being inSouth Jersey. Also, for the adults we had a drawing for a fifty-fifty raffle where $138.50 would go to St. Lucy’s center for thevisually imparied.

We had a large assortment of partying, and I wassurprised I had doubts that our party would be anything butgreat. After all the stress, all the mess, and all the worrying,organizing, pain, tears, and determination, we had asuccessful party, and can’t wait until our next one comesaround. Happy Anniversary TWDSA and Master Mennilli,and TANG SOO!

Submitted by Janine Bower, Cho DanWorld Tang Soo Karate Academy • Region #8

Elmhurst Tang Soo Do of Elmhurst, Illinois celebratedthe 25th anniversary of the founding of the World Tang SooDo Association in true Tang Soo family style. A burthday partywas held on Saturday, November 10th for our Tang Soo Dopractitioners and their families. Fifty participants watched theanniversary video, played games such as “Tanks and Generals”and “Sumo”, and joined in much food and fun. Several of theDans and asult Gups also enjoyed watching various video clipsof many of the Masters from decades ago.

As a part of our celebration, we joined together inbringing gently used books and crayons to be donated to a

local charity which benefits underprivelidged children andchildren with disabilities, and the 184 books collected will bedistributed out to children whose families cannot afford topurchase books for them to use to build their literacy skills.

All in all, both the celebration and the efforts for charityonly highlighted the strength of the WTSDA thatGrandmaster, Masters and others have worked so hard tobuild over the past 25 years. May there be many, many more.Tang Soo!

Submitted by Holly Inoshita, Sam Dan • Region #5

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My fellow Tang Soo Domembers. It is such apleasure to see all of youhere today. It has been

eight years since our first meeting atthe 1974 Burlington convention. Westill remember that exciting meetingand all recall how much we expected tobe a part of the future organization.Today we are gathered here again forthe same reason and the same purpose.An oriental proverb says, “True risecomes after seven falls.”Coincidentally, this is our eighth yearsince our last union.

On behalf of all of you, I wouldlike to declare the new birth of theWORLD TANG SOO DOASSOCIATION!

At this historic moment, I am veryproud of all of you and feel veryresponsible to you. I see you all as elitetroops. My own personal belief is thatsuch elite individuals cannot beproduced but are discovered. Let usstand up and build the neworganization for our combinedinterests and with our own hands. Weare gathered here together as a jointgroup of revolutionaries for a newmartial art future and as a joint projectof perpetual progress in the world ofmartial arts.

Also, I would like to explain clearlywhat we are going to strive to achieve.

The following speech was given by Grand Master Jae Chul Shin at the World Tang Soo Do Charter Convention on November 13, 1982.

First, we will preserve thetraditionalism of martial arts.Although we do not deny progressivereformation or martial arts as a sport,we will adhere to the Arts and theoriginal principles.

Secondly, we will introduce ourprestigious art known as Tang Soo Doto the world in order to share itsbenefits. We are sure this will be a greatcontribution to the human welfare ofthe world both physically andspiritually.

Next, our organization willundertake and improve our members’high level of professionalism for thewelfare and benefit of all members. Wewill share our time to study anddevelop both physically and spirituallyin order to remain as the mostrespected organization and to fit theworld’s demands.

Lastly and most importantly, wewill maintain and improve our strongfeeling of brotherhood among ourmembers.

Fellow members, let us celebrateour progress from the United StatesTang Soo Do Federation to the WorldTang Soo Do Association. This neworganization will rule and control theaffairs of martial arts of the world. TheUnited States of America, Europe, theMiddle East, South American and Asiaare with us already. We will move to

Canada and Africa soon.Remember fellow members, the

respected masters created a fineorganization and system three or fourdecades ago. Let us realize that samedream today. Let us make thisorganization the most genuine andrespected one now and for generationsto come. Let us work hard and withself-sacrifice in order to reach our goalsand obtain glory. Let us improveourselves day by day while we keep trueto our traditions and build a spirit ofstrong brotherhood as a Family of TangSoo Do.

I would like to thank my manydedicated friends who participatedpersonally under such difficultconditions to make this a successfuland beautiful convention. The namesare too many to mention individuallybut I must mention the warm feeling Ihave for you all. I also would like tothank the convention preparationcommittee whose dedication and self-sacrifice made this great gathering asuccess. My wish to all here is that thisunforgettable and most valuable timethat we have spent together will beremembers as I shall remember it –with deep emotion and a feeling ofbrotherly love.

I thank you all. God bless you.Long live the World Tang Soo DoAssociation !

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We were privileged to hostthe 10th World Ki Gongclinic in the Netherlands.

The organization was in thecapable hands of Richard Suijker andthe NTSDA. It was held on February 23& 24, 2008 in Bergschenhoek.

Master Tim Schroeder, a blue shirtlevel 5 Ki Gong instructor of the WorldKi Gong club, came over from TahoeCity California, USA (a 15 hour, 7000mile travel) to share his knowledgewith us. There were 32 participantspresent to welcome Master Schroeder.Master Schroeder announced thatRichard Suijker was appointed toEuropean Ki Gong administrator onrequest of Grandmaster Shin.

After a short general introductionon the program we started with a warmup, and did hand and foot massages.We practiced breathing techniques andlearned about meridians and theirconnection with our internal organs.We learned about Ki, the force of life,our internal life force and how itconnects everything. Howconcentration strengthens this forceand how we can have influence on it.We learned about the different kinds ofbreathing. We practiced awareness ofmovement. This we did outside in the

park in sets of 2 persons.We practiced different kinds of

meditation and have felt the effect onour body. The five Phase Theory andpractice was intense and veryinteresting. With this, the five elementsand the effect on the body wereexplained. Also, we used our Ki energyto massage each other and MasterSchroeder showed us the possibilitiesof Ki healing, cupping, pendulum andacupressure techniques.

We tried the small circle Universemeditation and felt the effect on thebody…it is very intense.

Ki Gong is open for WTSDAmembers and their family members. Itis enrichment for martial artists, but it

10TH EUROPEAN KI GONG CLINICis not necessary to be a martial artist.The most important thing is to havefun in what you do. It was two veryinteresting days with different parts ofmovement, massage, breathing,techniques, theory, meditation, Hyungsand fun. The participants were veryenthusiastic about Ki Gong. Theweekend was a great success andhopefully calls for a continuation nextyear.

Our heartfelt appreciations andthanks go out to Master Schroeder forhis expert, interesting lessons and thefun.

Submitted byMarja Dijkstra, Sam Dan

Raffle Winners - 1st Place - Jennifer Twardowski, Korean Martial Arts Institute, Wilmington, DE • 2nd Place - Gary Graney, StarKarate, Browns Mills, NJ; Gabriel Inoshita, Elmhurst Tang Soo Do, Villa Park, IL • 3rd Place - Glenn de Blois, Dojang Ki Kong,Nederland; Jamie Heckman, TEAM Martial Arts, Reno, NV; Bill Parks, Grand Tradition Martial Arts Plymouth, Livonia, MI

CORRECTIONRachel Thompson, DJ Tang Soo Do, was erroneously listed as an R ranked E Dan as of December 1, 2007. She passedboth her physical and written test completely and should have been listed as full E Dan rank. Our apologies!

Read interesting news from around the association, visit the kidszonefor fun activities, submit your photos for the photo contest and win a$25.00 gift certificate, read about the studio of the month and masterof the month. It’s all on the association web page.

The web committee has been working diligently to keep thepage updated and consistently improving. Visit the page today.We are always looking for new and creative ideas to make ourpage the best of its kind on the web, so send your suggestions tous at [email protected], be sure to have your studio page approved to be linked to

the association page. It is very interesting to read and learn about the many studios we have.Approval is easy, simply follow the direction, on the page and your studio will soon be linked tothe association page.

If you have any comments or ideas, we would love to hear from you. If you would like tovolunteer to assist in any of the areas on the site, or you have news or anything you would liketo have reproduced on our site, contact us.

Ken Peterman, Sah DanWeb Committee [email protected]

WEB PAGE LINKSwww.worldtangsoodo.com

HAVE AN IDEA?Do you have an idea for the newsletter?

Is there something you would liketo see included that we currently do not print?

This is a publication for the membersand we want to make sure we are providingeveryone with the information they want.

We welcome any comments orsuggestions you may have.

Please send your suggestions to:[email protected] via postal mail:

Mike BlackAttention WTSDA Newsletter

208 New StreetMillersville, PA 17551



Deer met us when we drove in.There was a fireplace in ourroom. I had breakfast withGrandmaster Shin. Do I have

your attention?From the introduction to our

closing lunch we moved through athoughtfully planned out weekend ofmeditation, Ki Gong exercises, andpresentations from doctors,acupuncturists, healers and masters.Grandmaster Shin, Master Schroeder,and Mrs. Rupp created a weekend oflearning that was full of ease andpossibility. We moved right into handand foot massages and Ki Cho Ki Gongright after orientation. Our Ki(energy) was present to all of us, eventhe first timers (which I was) before weheaded to dinner. There was no doubtwhat this weekend was all about!

For those of you who are new to KiGong, let me give you some quickdetails. Ki means life energy, Gongmeans study and practice. There arethree vital elements to ones Ki Gongpractice: 1) breathing, 2) posture, and3) mind. Through these threeelements you learn how to commandyour mind, train your body and how toreally breathe. A lot of this may soundfamiliar to you, and that’s great. But letme tell you something, the breathing isa whole new world. At your first clinic,which I highly recommend, you will

learn how to do healing breathing. It iscounter intuitive, requires muchconcentration, and I found to beunbelievably powerful.

Now that you have a rough sketchof Ki Gong, let’s get back to thisincredible weekend in Asilomar,California. After dinner, during whichI don’t think I stopped smiling (a sideeffect of Ki Gong), Mr. Roberstonintroduced us to Chinese Energy Ballsand Mrs. Mars gave a presentation onwomen’s health issues. There was a lotof clanging from the Energy Balls, all ofwhich was met with laughter andsupport by the group. Mrs. Mars talkedabout Ki and it’s role in hot flashes andnight sweats. She addressed ways torelieve and redirect the energy duringthe experience, as well as ways toprepare and support your body and Kito avoid or lessen the intensity of thesetypes of experience. It was reallyinteresting to hear how energy plays amain role here, where westereotypically are told it’s allhormonal.

We closed our first evening with ameditation for brain waveconsciousness, after which, I headedback to my room, very wide-awake. Ittook the routine of ending the day andchatting with my roommate to settleinto a space suitable for sleep.

Saturday we began with an hour of

9TH KI GONG CLINIC - BECOMING ONE WITH THE UNIVERSEKi Gong followed by an hour of walkingmeditation on the beach and breakfast.I wish I could wake up this way everymorning. There is so much energy innature; you can feel it in the calm of asunrise or the gust of a storm.

Acupuncturist Dr. Stern discussedKi Gong concepts and cupping theoryin the morning, between which wewent outside and did blood circulationexercises, and before lunch more Kidevelopment.

In the afternoon we did walking KiGong and Healing Intuition withpartners. The partner work was a newdevelopment. We spent time listening,not with our ears, but with our Ki, tosomeone else’s Ki. We were listeningwith our energy fields, picking upchanges, different sensations. It wasintriguing to have my partner usesomething other than everyday languageto assess that I have a back injury andpoor circulation in my feet. But she did,and I certainly hadn’t told her!

Saturday evening for the level I andII Ki Gong Members was spent withGrand Master Shin as he introduced usto Spring Forrest Ki Gong and OhHang Gong Theory and Practice (FiveElement). Grand Master patiently, andhumorously at times, walked us throughthe five elements, their organs and theirhand positions. Masters Schroeder and

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continued from page 10Master Inoshita worked with level IIIand above Ki Gong Club members onMethods of Healing and Acupressure.

Throughout the weekend Mrs.Rupp gave all who were interested anIon Cleanse footbath. I had mine atthe end of the evening and let me tellyou, my feet were happy! I slept like ababy, Ion Cleanse and Ki Gong-ed out!

Sunday morning I recalled GrandMaster Shin sharing with us, from theday before, the intent or purpose of KiGong. First he asked us what the intentof a black belt was, to which weresponded, “to become one withnature, sir!” Then he informed us thatthe purpose of Ki Gong is to becomeOne with the Universe. With that onmy mind, I walked down to the beachwith the group for our morningmeditation walk. Master Schroeder

asked us to be present to the energy ofthe ocean, and I, having a long-standing relationship with the ocean,was all in!

I spent about 20 minutes simplystanding in the sand and then I movedout onto a rock which, when the waveswere big enough, was surrounded bywater. There I spent the rest of mymeditation, moving with the ocean, thesea spray…the energy of the universe.

Master Schroeder taught us a newform after lunch, Tae Kuk Ki Gong,which I hope to have a copy of soon!We reviewed the weekends work,packed up and headed to lunch forclosing words and graduation.

The weekend was amazing. Notsimply because of the topic, but alsobecause of the people. I’m a kid atheart, and in all actuality I play one inreal life. But when it comes to energy,

Ki, I can hold down a grown upconversation. What I found at the 9thKi Gong Clinic was a community ofpowerful, committed healers andmartial artists who are up to big thingsin this world. All of them welcomedme, a Cho Dan, first time Ki Gongpractitioner and novice studio owner tothe group. Each of them listenedintently, compassionately, and patientlyto my questions.

Ki, we all have it and, yes, you dotoo. There are so many things in thisworld that we put off, don’t put your Kioff. Talk to your instructor. Do whatyou have to do in order for you tobegin your relationship with your Ki.Your life depends on it.

Submitted byKristina Ohlson, Cho DanKick Start San Francisco



The events listed below have been officially sanctioned by the World Tang Soo Do Association. This means that all rules and regulations ofthe 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 youhave any questions regarding a particular event, please contact the Regional Director for that region.

Region #1, Master John Auer, [email protected] 23 Regional Dan Test

May 24 Regional Championship

Region #2, Master Carla Bennett, [email protected] 17 – 18 Regional Championship and Dan Test

Region #3, Master David Schmitt, [email protected]

Region #4, Master Allen Sharpe, [email protected] 31 – Nov 1 Regional Championship and Dan Test

Region #5, Master Chris Anderson, [email protected] 2-4 Regional Championship

Region #6, Master Vaughn Henry, [email protected] 26 – 27 Regional Championship

Region #7, Master Jim Mars, [email protected] 24 – 25 Regional Championship

Nov 24 – 25 Regional Championship

Region #8, Grandmaster Jae C. Shin, [email protected],Master Rick Harsch, coordinator, [email protected] 4 Eastern Leadership Class

Apr 5 Western Gup Clinic

Apr 12 Regional Dan Test

Apr 26 Western Leadership Class

May 2 Eastern Leadership Class

May 17 Western Leadership Class

May 30 – June 1 Youth Black Belt Clinic – Camp Green Lane

June 6 – 7 Youth Black Belt Clinic – Camp Saginaw

June 13 – 15 Adult Black Belt Clinic – Elizabethtown

June 28 Western Leadership Class

Aug 1 Eastern Leadership Class

Aug 30 Western Leadership Class

Sept 5 Eastern Leadership Class

Sept 13 Regional Dan Test

Sept 27 Western Leadership Class

Oct 3 Eastern Leadership Class

Oc6t 3 – 4 Regional Championship, Scranton

Oct 10 – 13 Regional Championship

Oct 25 Western Leadership Class

Nov 22 Combined East/West Leadership Class & Dinner

Nov 23 Regional Instructor Class & Dinner

Region #9, Master Jeff Haney, [email protected] 4 Regional Clinic

April 5 Regional Championship

June 6-8 Regional Dan Clinic

Aug 1-3 Warrior’s Path

Sept 13 Regional Dan Test & Instructor Class

Sept 27 Regional Gup Clinic & Dan Belt Presentation

Nov 17 Instructor Class

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

Region #12, Master Larry D’Ercole, [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 & 11 Regional Championship and Dan Test

Region #21, Master Brian Califf, [email protected] 18 – 20 Regional Championship & Dan Test

WTSDA Sanctioned Events

EASTERN USA KI GONG CLINICSEPTEMBER 19 - 21, 2008VALLEY FORGE, PA, USA

EUROPEAN MASTERS/LEADERSHIP CLINIC,KI GONG CLINIC & CHAMPIONSHIP

NOVEMBER 8 - 16, 2008 • GREECE

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPJULY 11 & 12, 2008

ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER • ORLANDO, FLORIDA


April 2008 WTSDA Foundation News 13

n Saturday, September 8,2007, Master JohnnyWilliamson, staff at theAcademy of FitnessProfessionals, and SierraVista police Officer Brian

Sebastian held a free workshop toteach parents and children how theycan prevent kidnapping.

The event was hosted by MasterWilliamson's Tang Soo Do Academy inSierra Vista, Arizona. The event focused on non-family abduction.For example, luring and unauthorized taking of a child into abuilding, a vehicle, or a distance of more than 20 feet, or thedetention of a child for a period of more than one hour.

The local newspapers andtelevision stations heard about theevent and sent newspaper and TV newsreporters to cover the event as well. Theevent created so much buzz in thecommunity that the local Mayor andthe local Police Department attendedas well. The event was televised twiceon Saturday late afternoon andevening news. The local mayor stated,"The members of the World Tang Soo

Do Association are very much appreciated in southern Arizona".

Submitted byMaster Williamson • Academy of Fitness Professionals

APRIL 2008

Caring for Humanit

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WTSDA Foundation NEWSWTSDA Foundation NEWS

OWTSDA School Helps Community Understand About Child Abduction

Dave and Amy Ilko along with daughters Jaina & Mara are shown with all thetoys which were donated by students of River Valley Tang Soo DoAcademy for thisyear’s Toys for Tots drive. This was the first time River Valley has participated inthe Toys for Tots program – based on the tremendous support we had this year weplan on making this an annual event. A special thank you goes out to the Ilko’s forgetting us involved and organizing this years drive.

Submitted by Master Scott C. Homschek • Chief InstructorRiver Valley Tang Soo Do Academy

Kicking in for Toys for Tots

For a limited time, you can own an authenticKorean drum and help the Building Fund.The drums are constructed and decorated in

the traditional fashion by a family of artisanswhohavemade these ceremonial drums inKoreafor many generations. Kwan Chang Nim hasexclusively useddrums from this family formanyyears. Each drum comes with a matching standand a striker. They are one size smaller than theone Kwan Chang Nim uses at most events.Kwan Chang Nim has ordered a total of 10

drums. When they are gone there will be nomore. Each drum will sell for $2,000. Thisincludes the actual cost of the drum ($1,000),plus a $1,000 tax deductible donation to theBuilding Fund. If the drum is purchased by anindividual or in an individual’s name, a Pillarcertificate and honorary sword will be issued.

For further information, contactMichael Kaye,Oh Dan, ChairmanWTSDFBuilding Fund. E-mail [email protected]: (814) 238-1216

Traditional Ceremonial Korean Drums Are Now Available

Traditional Korean ceremonial drums are nowavailable for purchase at $2000 each. Each drumcomes with a matching stand and striker.

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WTSDA Foundation NEWSWTSDA Foundation NEWSThe Official Newsletter of the World Tang Soo Do Foundation

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14 WTSDA Foundation News April 2008

2007 WTSDA Scholarship Award RecipientsREGION 6

MORGAN STRONG

Morgan Strong, Sam Dan, North Alabama Tang Soo Do was awarded $1000 in 2007. She attends The University ofNorth Alabama where her major is Nursing. Her career goal is to become a nurse anesthetist. She began training in1992 and has attended 6 World Championships. She received the Region 6 Grand Champion award in 2005.

QUOTE FROM SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY:“I have this huge family that is spread across the world who are all caring and compassionate and will help me if Iask”.

REGION 8

SARA ESTY

Sara Esty, 1st Gup, from J.C. Karate was awarded $1500 in 2007. She attends Harvard University where her major is Government. Her goal is toattend Law school or possible worktowar a Master’s degree in Public Policy. She started training in the fall of 2004.

QUOTE FROM SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY:“Tang Soo Do provides friendship, support and a second family. This is perhaps the most important thing that Tang Soo Do offers. Knowing there are people Ican turn to and rely on helps me work through difficult things inside and outside the dojang”.

REGION 20

AFIF ELGHRAOUI

Afif Elghraoui, 1st Gup, of Allied Gardens Tang Soo Do Karate Academy was awarded $1000 in 2007. He attends University of California and SanDiego where his major is Chemisty/Biochemisty. His career goals include obtaining a medical degree and pursuing a career as a doctor or a professorconducting research in biochemisty. He began training in 2003, and despite suspending his training for a few months due to heavy course load,resumed in 2006.

QUOTE FROM SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY:“Training as a Tang Soo Do martial artist has changed my life for the better; strengthening my confidence and maximizing my abilities as the goaloriented leader I am today”.

Where Are They Now?Scholarship Recipient is Working Hard to Reach His GoalsREGION 8 MR. JACOB REMMELL, SAM DAN

STUDIO: Korean Martial Arts Institute

YEAR OF AWARD: 2002

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY: Pratt Institute in Fine Arts

DEGREE: Bachelor of Fine Arts

OCCUPATION: Graphic Designer for clothing firm in New York

SINCE GRADUATION: I’ve been living and working in New York City as a graphic designer for the last 2years. I also have done some freelancing on the side and started up my own skateboard company“DemonSeed”. My brother, Josh Remmell, an E Dan in the WTSDA, is now a US Marine and my family and Iare very proud of him.


April 2008 WTSDA Foundation News 15

WTSDA Building Fund Donations to 4/15/08We have listed the names of contributors who have contributed to the building fund. We thank you and recognize you for your past support and anticipate your continued support.

START $$11,,445544,,006600..44116131 Jacob D. Barras 40.00

6132 Aurora A. Ayres 40.00

6133 Jarrett Mansi 40.00

6134 Richard DeFeo 100.00

6135 Rachel Lappin 40.00

6136 Jasmine Langford 40.00

6137 Jon Paul Ayres 40.00

6138 Margaret Ganfield 40.00

6139 Michael Camfield 40.00

6140 Neil Pecorilla 40.00

6141 Ian Evans 40.00

6142 Andrew Mikita 40.00

6143 Mark O. Bradley 40.00

6144 Eddie Montgomery 40.00

6145 Michael Gasser 40.00

6146 Kyle Fierro 40.00

6147 Michele Ross 40.00

6148 John Torres 40.00

6149 Patrick Adams 40.00

6150 Lindsay Sereika 40.00

6151 Mark Holtman 40.00

6152 Eugenio Durand 40.00

6153 Misha Gregg 40.00

6154 John Gregg 40.00

6155 Matthew Laporte 40.00

6156 Avram Seheiner 40.00

6157 OBT Tang Soo Do 140.00

6158 November Book Sale 2,842.93

6159 Jefferey Schwartz 80.00

6160 Corey Hing 40.00

6161 Adam Theros 40.00

6162 Region #18 Camp 610.66

6163 Costa Rica 25th Anniversary Celebration 157.50

6164 Edwin Giram 40.00

6165 Mary Hall Mars 250.00

6166 Jim Mars 250.00

6167 Region #19 Cahmpionship 1,129.74

6168 Region #1 Camp 297.18

6169 Region #8 Western Leadership Class 100.00

6170 Region #8 Championship 19,328.19

6171 Scott Homscheck & Michael Kaye - Warrior's Path 1,000.00

6172 Richard Ingwerson 40.00


6174 Region #5 Extravaganza 1,051.24

6175 Roy Delyon 73.85

6176 Rachel A. Valentin 84.00

6177 Etrain Valentin 145.00

6178 Ken Peterman by Dori Herman 40.00

6179 Anthony Barker 1,000.00

6180 Chuck Vaughn 40.00

6181 Jane A. Maher 40.00

6182 Scott H. Summers 40.00

6183 Bradley P. Feuston 40.00

6184 Scott Thompson 40.00

6185 Susan Thompson 40.00

6186 Alec Thompson 40.00

6187 Anna Thompson 40.00

6188 Frank Altiere 100.00

6189 Rich Wolfrom 40.00

6190 Bill Pi Kounis 40.00

6191 Huuter J. Lane 40.00

6192 David Painter 100.00

6193 Lisa Mentley 40.00

6194 Richard Mentley 40.00

6195 Vaughn's Dojang Pick-A-Thon 2,300.00

6196 Mary Lee Clement 40.00

6197 Becky Rupp 100.00

6198 December Book Sale 2,859.20


6200 Anthony Mansour 40.00

6201 Tang Soo Do Karate Institute 58.00

6202 Jae C. Shin 600.00

6203 George Maybroda 40.00

6204 Region #21 Clinic 399.30

6205 Amy Hunt 40.00

6206 Alex Williams 40.00

6207 Pierson Haines 40.00

6208 Wil Dechant 750.00

6209 Todd Oyen 50.00

6210 River Valley Keystone Martial Arts 500.00

6211 January Book Sale 2,595.90

6212 Wilmer Dechant 75.00

6213 Luis Torres 40.00

6214 Etrain Valentin 1,459.00

6215 Rachel Valentin 84.00

6216 Ken Peterman 340.00

6217 Region #8 Eastern Championship 743.47

6218 Winter Championship 1,046.08

6219 Andres Aveiro 40.00

6220 Abate Jonathan Joel 40.00

6221 Miguel Cuevas 40.00

6222 Leopoldo Vidal 40.00

6223 Couitto Mantin Dario 40.00

6224 Palomba Lucas 40.00

6225 Andres E. Baldino 40.00

6226 Juan Pablo Baldino 40.00

6227 Millara Heruam 40.00

6228 Angel S. Morales 40.00

6229 Lopez Jose Luis 40.00

6230 Clarolei Miriam Claudia 40.00

6231 Barreto Nicolas 40.00

6232 Monzon Federico 40.00

6233 Obregon Lautaro 40.00

6234 Ripepi Nicolas 40.00

6235 Ripepi Carlos 40.00

6236 Pablo Scottino 40.00

6237 Cataldo Juan Pablo 40.00

6238 Andres E. Valpini 40.00

6239 Solari Maria G. 40.00

6240 Machado Matias Aqustaur 40.00

6241 Barrios Framco 40.00

6242 Aguirre Diego Ricardo 40.00

6243 Carlos Godoy 40.00

6244 Juan Moraga 40.00

6245 Olivia Gomez 40.00

6246 Palacio Melgara J. Autuo 40.00

6247 Diana Lauro Chavez 40.00

6248 Zamudo Garcia Victor 40.00

6249 Fernando Guillen Curiel 40.00

6250 Baez Cardiel C. Alberto 40.00

6251 February Book Sale 5,765.00

6252 Lee Grover 1,000.00

6253 2008 Western Championship 1,296.00

6254 Jen Twardowski 100.00

6255 Gladymar Perez 40.00

6256 Kimberly Geerman 40.00

6257 Brian Giardullo 40.00

6258 Alexa Wegner 40.00

6259 Kyle Miller 40.00

6260 Jacques Abramski 40.00

6261 Leanne Fisher 40.00



6264 Jefferey Schwartz 80.00

6265 2008 Western Championship 1,129.42

6266 Rosa Rodriguez 300.00

6267 Charles Richards 200.00

6268 Region #1 Clinic 517.60


6270 March Book Sale 2,756.00

6271 Melissa Hardwick 40.00

6272 Kevin Castro 40.00

6273 Briana Gurciullo 40.00

6274 Ahmed Hernandez 40.00

6275 Eric Beardsley 40.00

6276 Nicholas Mauriello 40.00

6277 Wendy Hannigan 40.00

6278 Rebecca Zychowski 40.00

6279 Devon Northway 40.00

6280 Theresa Northway 40.00

6281 Ashley Oskes 40.00

6282 Jonathan Edgar 40.00

6283 Nicholas Kostich 40.00

6284 Hellena Roduiguez 40.00

6285 Mario Butalani 40.00



6288 Manue Elias Saucedo 40.00

6289 Ray Delyon 100.00

6290 Andrew Ewing 1,000.00

6291 Oscar O. Brennwald 40.00

6292 Kure E. Patzer 250.00

6293 Andrew Thompson 40.00

6294 Scott Walker 40.00

6295 Jonathan G. Hall 40.00

6296 Kyle R. Sheil 40.00

6297 Joseph S. Mashburn 40.00

6298 Calin R. Carter 40.00

6299 Todd Finney 40.00

6300 Sara T. Morgan 40.00

6301 Donald Rob Reed 40.00

6302 Amber MacMiller 40.00

6303 Andrew Blank 40.00

6304 Sam Mcpherson 40.00

END $$11,,550033,,442299..7766 - AS OF 11/30/07


16 WTSDA Foundation News April 2008

Make the goal of a permanent monument to TangSoo Do a reality – one brick at a time. With just adonation of $40.00 you can make a lastingcontribution to building the new WTSDAHeadquarters. All donors receive a Brick certificate.Please make checks payable to WTSDAFoundation.

WORLD TANG SOO DO ASSOC.709 OREGON AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148

215-468-2121 FAX 215-336-2121

Name________________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________________

Assoc. ID # _______________________________Phone # ____________________________

Studio’s Name ________________________________________________________________

Instructor’s Name _____________________________________________________________

DONATIONSTYPE TOTAL TYPE TOTAL

ITEM Quantity Price Total

Over $1,000 $100 -THREE BRICKS

$1,000 - $1000 DONOR’S CLUB $ 70 - TWO BRICKS

$ 500 - ORDER OF THE MASTER $ 40 - ONE BRICK

$ 250 - ORDER OF THE INSTRUCTOR

GRAND TOTAL

Building Fund T-Shirt ($20.00 each)Adult S ___ Adult XL ___ Youth M ___Adult M ___ Adult XXL ___ Youth L ___

Adult L __

Support Buttons ($5.00 each)

Subtotal

Shipping

Total

In January of 2005, the WTSDFConstruction Committee beganselling 1000 pillars. So far wehave 114 pillars sold and 886 leftto sell. Market trends forpurchasing and building newproperties has risenastronomically over the past fewyears and our original budget forconstruction, which was set in1993, does not match the realityof actual costs in 2007. In order

JOIN OUR $1,000 DONOR’S CLUB!to accelerate our fund raising, weestablished the $1,000 DonorsClub. Anyone who wishes to jointhis effort should contactHeadquarters or their localBuilding Fund Chair Person forthe pledge form. Those who wishto purchase a pillar may pay ininstallments. If anyone has alreadydonated a significant amount lessthan $,1000 and would like that

money applied towards a pillar,contact Headquarters with yourdonor #’s and dates and it can beapplied to the pledge form. Keepin mind that the pillars are forindividual contributions, notregional or studio contributions. We appreciate all of those whohave joined in our efforts to dateand will commemorate them withpillars in the new building.


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