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Dr. He-Young Kimm

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Contents
January 2010 / Volume 30 No. 1 / Issue Number 173
Publisher & CEO
Woojin Jung
Features
Managing Editor
Laura Stolpe
17 The 2009 WTF World Championships
Creative Director
Elizabeth Brown
We’ve got the results from the WTF World Championships,
which found U.S. TKD legend, Steven Lopez, to be this year’s
Male MVP. Find out even more online at taekwondotimes.com.
Business Director
Brian Heckart
19 The 2009 ITF World Championships
Copy Editors
Bill Heckart
Julie Heckart
Web Site Manager
Midwest Dedicated
Consultant
John Lee
Columnists
C. M. Griffin
Doug Cook
Guy Edward Larke
Jerry Beasley
Karen Eden
Master Rondy
Tae Yun Kim
Tom Kurz
Contributors
CM Griffin
David Higgs
Elizabeth Sweet
Emmie Myers
George Vitale
Hal Pittman
Larry Shealy
Michael Aloia
Robert E. Beaudoin
Stephen DiLeo
Vice Presidents
Don Wells
Eui Min Ko
He-Young Kimm
General Advisors
Jhoon Rhee
Jin Suk Yang
Hee Il Cho
Woon Chick Park
Chuck Sereff
Soo Nam Park
Edward Sell
Rick Rojeck
Tiger Kim
Kwang Sik Myung
Soon Ho Lee
Chun Sik Kim
Public Relations
Jung Oh Hwang
Taek Sung Cho
Michelle Kim
General Education
Alexander Choi
Byungchul Kim
Yong Bum Kim
Event Coordinator
Jun Pyo Choi
Sung Yong Ji
Song Son Yu
Martial Art Tech.
Jae Kyung Kim
Scott Greca
Barry Harmon
Jamie Serio
Dojang Operations
Mike Menters
Marshall Pereira
Alex Suh
Donald C. Kimm
News Director
Mike Zeman
Marketing Director
Scott Warner
Lisa Warner
International
Department
Kwang Jo Choi
Jae Chul Sin
David Moon
Jin Suk Yang (WTF)
Yong Son Ri (ITF)
International
Correspondents
Asia:
Changsub Shin
Europe:
Bum Ju Lee
Africa:
Robin Rafferty
Argentina:
Ricardo Desimone
South America:
Jose Luis Giarone
Australia:
Tam Fook Chee
Get the results and see great photos from the 2009 ITF
World Championships that took place in St. Petersburg,
Russia. Find more information about the championships
online at taekwondotimes.com.
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40 Choi Kwang Do Today
Read up on the science behind CKD and why there’s no
competing in this martial art. Also, get details on the 23 year
celebration to take place in Korea in 2010.
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55 The Community of TKD: The ITA and
Passing the Torch
Read about this amazing organization, its founders, and its
strong commitment to serving the community. Learn how legendary Grandmaster Dr. He-Young Kimm became involved in
the ITA in a one-on-one interview.
65 The 2009 TKDT Hall of Fame
Meet the seven amazing latest inductees into the worldrenowned TaeKwonDo Times Hall of Fame. Learn about their
training, how they got started in the arts, and their plans for
the future of TKD.
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TIMES
2009 Hall of Fame
U.S. Grandmaster of the Year
International Grandmaster of the Year
Master of the Year
Man of the Year
Kenneth P. MacKenzie
Klaus Schuhmacher
Robert J. Ott
Leong Wai Meng
75 The Little School That Works
75
Follow Team Park of Southeastern Virginia as they train and
compete in the USAT National Championships and Junior
Olympics. Watch as the young athletes learn the rules of
tough tournaments from Grandmaster Chan Hak Park and
Master Charles Park.
78 The Legend of Black Belt
Dammora Publishing, based out of Korea, is striking out into
new territory with a series of graphic novels on TKD’s legendary pioneers worldwide. Read about their first venture into
the world of animated storytelling with The Legend of Black
Belt: Daiwon Moon, and where you can get your copy of these
sure-to-be collectable books!
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On Our Cover
Top: Senior Master Michael Cerminaro and his wife, Master Lyn Cerminaro, both of Ventura, California, perform side-by-side flying sidekicks.
Bottom: From left to right, Grandmasters Bert Kollars, Dr. He-Young Kimm, Craig Kollars, and Art Monroe of the ITA.
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Cover photo by Bill Bly.
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81 Celebrating 30 Years of TKDT: An
Interview with Publisher Grandmaster
Woojin Jung
Founded in 1980 by Chung E. Kim
Tr i - M o u n t P u b l i c a t i o n s
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An exclusive interview with TKDT Publisher Grandmaster
Woojin Jung, reflects back on the last 30 years of TKD Times.
He discusses his personal philosophies on training, work and
more.
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84 The Last 30 Years of TKD
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88 Black Belt = Leadership
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Being a black belt is so much more than just earning a piece of
cloth to tie around your waist, so much more than being a rank.
Being a black belt means you are a leader. Read how to treat
your black belt status with the respect it deserves.
94 The 7 Virtues: The Way of the Warrior
The seven virtues are the way of the warrior, a code of conduct,
of chivalry. Learn the seven virtues of ancient times, and how
they still can apply to the modern day warrior.
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Jessie Vi & Loftin Searcy:
True Martial Art Warriors
Young Loftin Searcy wanted nothing more than to train in martial arts. But diagnosed with both Autism and Cerebral Palsy,
Loftin and his mother had trouble finding a teacher willing to
commit the time and energy needed to help Loftin train. Enter
Jessie Vi, the martial art instructor who stepped up to the challenge.
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Stretch Yourself / 1000 Movements for Healthy Joints
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East Meets West / A Commitment to Getting There
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MMA & You / Top MMA Fighters of the Decade
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Lead Us, Big & Small
With the presidential elections for both the ITF and the WTF complete, reelecting the previous presidents in both organizations, Professor Chang Ung and
Chungwon Choue respectively, it is time to look ahead to their second terms. Their
positions are lofty, and I congratulate them on their re-elections. But with great position, comes great responsibility.
The second terms of Chungwon Choue and Chang Ung should be spent being
more hands on in the Tae Kwon Do community. I’m not talking amongst the high
political leaders of TKD, I’m speaking of the white belts and green belts, the yellow
belts and orange belts, the people in the dojangs, practicing TKD day in and day out.
They need to show their respect for the citizens of the Tae Kwon Do community,
not just those that hold high rank and status among us, but those of us just starting out, learning the ways of the martial artist. They need to shed their suits and
ties and step inside the dojangs across the world, talking to each of us who train and
why. They need to understand our desire for discipline, self-defense, and indomitable
spirit.
They need to role model the generous spirit of the martial artist, through charity
events and donations to less fortunate. They need to attend tournaments, both big
and small, making it known to the members of their respective groups, that each and
every one of us is important, and can make a difference.
The newly re-elected presidents of the ITF and WTF have much work ahead of
them in their second terms. Let us hope that they can be the leaders that the world
of Tae Kwon Do truly deserves.
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Dear
Readers,
We wanted to share some great letters we received from so many of you regarding our 30-year
anniversary. They were inspiring and encouraging and reminded us all here at TKD Times why
we strive to bring you the best articles and latest martial arts news. We thank you for your loyal
support for the last 30 years and promise to continue to provide you excellent coverage of martial
arts around the world for many years to come!
Sincerely,
TKD Times Staff
Congratulating you and your TKD magazine on 30 great successful years and your dedication and endless efforts to promote the art of TKD around the world.
—Master Benny S. Rivera
On behalf of myself and all the students at Suwanee Choi Kwang Do Martial Arts, we wish to extend sincere congratulations to Grandmaster Woojin Jung and his staff in celebrating 30 amazing years of publishing TKD Times magazine. Thank you for your wonderful contributions to the martial arts community by publishing a variety of beneficial
articles for practitioners of all styles and disciplines to enjoy. We thank you for your continued support of CKD and others arts, and we wish you continued success in going forward for another 30+ years!
—Susan Whitfield
Congratulations to TaeKwonDo Times and its staff for 30 years of excellence in covering all areas of martial arts. I have
been a subscriber since the early 80s and have seen this magazine provide useful articles, report current trends, yet stay
grounded in its traditional roots. TaeKwonDo Times has evolved into a premier publication and has taken martial arts
journalism to a new level. I have had the privilege of writing for this magazine over the past few years, and I can personally attest to the professionalism and dedication demonstrated by the entire staff. Here’s wishing you well on another 30
years of success!
—Steve DiLeo
I wish to say congratulations to TaeKwonDo Times! The magazine has been a large part of my martial art training for
over two decades and will surely continue to be that for the future. The magazine has been honorable to work with and
professional in every manner. After having written numerous articles and been on the cover of the July 2008 edition, I
have had numerous doors open up for both business and study. TaeKwonDo Times is a magazine that surely knows how
to step out of the box. Once again, I must say congratulations and you will always be a winner!
—Chief Master Robert J. Ott
It was many years ago when I had competed at the U.S. Open Metropolitan Championship hosted my Grandmaster
Chung Kim and was told that TaeKwonDo Times was covering the event. I was a young student hungry for more information, history and training tips, so I purchased a back issue at the tournament that featured the honorable Hee Il
Cho. I was ecstatic. I was fortunate enough to have found a magazine dedicated to the martial arts. Over that last 19
years, I have relied on TKD Times to inspire, challenge and inform me on all aspects of martial arts. I encourage all my
students to subscribe so that they too can be inspired, challenged and informed. I look forward to the next 30 years.
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!
—Aaron Wayne-Duke
I want to wish TKDT a great 30-year anniversary in publishing one of the most outstanding magazines that specializes
in TKD news and sports worldwide. For the past 30 years, TKD Times has been promoting the Korean martial arts by
way of publishing articles, covering tournaments, championships, book reviews, products, Olympic Games, and historic
events. As editor of Budo International Martial Arts Magazine, it is an honor to work and collaborate with TKD Times
magazine. All the best, good luck and bravo to TKD Times magazine for their excellent service to their readers.
—Grandmaster Maurice Elmalem
14 January 2010 / taekwondotimes.com
I’ve been reading TKD Times since 1983. I have always looked forward to each issue and to read the wisdom of the masters. While many other martial arts magazines have gone the way of featuring MMA, it’s refreshing to read a magazine
devoted to traditional martial arts and particularly the traditional Korean martial arts. When I first started reading, I never
dreamed that one day I would be personally contributing to such a fine publication. Happy 30th and I wish you another 30!
—Master James Theros
On behalf of the African ITF and ITF Nigeria, I send a heartfelt congratulations to the publisher and management of
TaeKwonDo Times. In my 33 years of martial arts training, TKD Times has been a constant companion and source of
inspiration for me and others in our nation. May TKD Times remain a standard bearer for the noble art of TKD for generations to come.
—Master George Ashiru
On the occasion of your 30th anniversary, on behalf of the ITF, I send our heartfelt congratulations for 30 successful years
and wish you another 30 years to come. We thank you for your great contributions, dedication, thoughtfulness and endless
efforts to promote the art of TKD to every corner of the world. Please keep up your great work!
—Master Phap Lu
Congratulations TKD Times on 30 years of excellence in bringing your readers the best in health and fitness articles, martial arts news, inspiring stories, and interesting features. Best wishes for continued success.
—Jeff Helaney
Congratulations to this amazing magazine. I picked up my first issue in 1990 when I first started TKD. It educated me
about the various Korean systems as far as technique, history and philosophy. I’m proud to say I’ve actually met a few of
the masters I’ve read about along the way. It’s now 2009 and I’m a licensed instructor with the Kukkiwon and a freelance
journalist in Korea. It’s been a long road, but the inspirational stories and sensational content kept me on track the past 19
years. Here’s to another 30 years and inspiring a new generation of traveling martial artists!
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While I was researching the last 30 years of TKD for this anniversary issue, I realized that TKD Times was not only a
great publication but also a valuable resource in recording the happenings of the world’s most popular martial art of TKD.
Under the leadership of GM Woojin Jung, not only will the all important documenting of TKD’s history continue forever
for future generations, but TKD Times expansion around the world with an online edition and international correspondents will ensure that we not only read about the major events, but we will also see how TKD, the great gift that Korea has
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the martial arts. May they enjoy success for another 30 years, nay 30 times 30 years!
—Master George Vitale
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sport, the publication has also done an outstanding job publicizing and encouraging humanitarian efforts by schools
throughout the world. Your effort to unite our disparate governing bodies is yet another example of your dedication to
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peace, culture, history and stories. You have given us non-biased coverage of both the ITF and WTF, uniting the world
of Tae Kwon Do. Your efforts in the Goodwill Tour of 2007 have made history in the world of martial arts. Thank you
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2009 WTF World Taekwondo Championships, which
concluded in Copenhagen, Denmark on Oct. 18, 2009.
China grabbed the overall women’s title.
In the men’s division, Korea won three gold medals
and one silver medal for the top place in terms of total
points, followed by Iran with one gold, one silver and
three bronze medals. Spain came next with one gold, one
silver and one bronze, while Turkey grabbed one gold
and two bronze medals for the fourth place. The United
States followed with one gold and one bronze.
In the women’s category, China took home two gold
Steven & Jean Lopez
medals, two silver medals and one bronze medal for the
top place, while Korea stood at second with two golds, one silver and two bronzes. Spain came
next with two golds and two bronzes, followed by France with one gold and one bronze, and thee
United States with one gold medal.
It marked the first time that Korea failed to win both the men’s and women’s overall titles at
the Championships.
Mr. Steven Lopez of the United States was chosen as the male MVP of the Championships,
as he became the first five-time world champion, while Spain’s Ms. Yague Enrique Brigitte was
chosen as the female MVP as she became the three-time world champion.
The Best Referee Awards went to Mr. Predreg Tesovic of Serbia, Mr. Faraj Alfadhel of
Kuwait, Mr. Jung Kwnag Jun of Korea, Ms. Sandra Megally Pena of Colombia and Mr. Myung
Chan Kim of the United States.
WTF President Chungwon Choue also honored five best coaches of the Championships during the closing ceremony of the Championships. They were Mr. Sin Hak Min of Afghanistan,
Ms. Myriam Baverel of France, Mr. Jorge Gomes Ramos of Mali, Marimer Lopez of Puerto
Rico, and Mr. Alexey Zemischev of Russia.
The Active Participation Prizes went to Greece, Turkey and Ukraine, while the Good Fightingg
Spirit Prizes went to Denmark, Senegal, and Trinidad and Tobago.
On the fifth and final day of the five-day Championships, Korea won two gold medals and
one bronze medal, while Spain clinched one gold and one bronze medal.
In the men’s under 74kg division, Korea’s Joon-tae Kim defeated Canada’s Potvin Maxime for
the gold medal. The bronze went to the United States’ Mark Lopez and Germany’s Mokdad Ounis.
In the women’s under 62kg category, Korea’s Su-jeong Lim defeated China’s Hua Zhang to
win the gold medal. Spain’s Estefania Hernandez Garcia and Thailand’s
Chonnapas Premwaew shared the bronze medal.
Spain’s Rosana Simon Alamo outpointed China’s Rui Liu to earn the
gold medal. The bronze went to Korea’s Seol Jo and Brazil’s Natalia
Silva.
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of the XVI ITF Taekwon-Do World
Championships on October 17,
2009, in Saint Petersburg, Russia,
the main prizes were awarded.
The main cup for victory in the
team division was awarded to Team
DPR Korea. The cup for second
place in team classification was
earned by Team Russia, who earned
five gold medals, five silver and
seven bronze medals. The Czech
team earned third place in the
Championships with three gold,
three silver and five bronze medals.
The Cup for the 2009 All-Around
World Champion in the male
division went to Daler Sayfiddinov
of Tajikistan, who won one gold
and one silver medal. The female
Cup for the 2009 All-Around World
Champion was awarded to Sa
Ok Jin of DPR Korea, who won
three gold medals. The All-Around
World Champion Male Team was
awarded to the team from the
Czech Republic, while the All-Around
World Champion Female Team was
awarded to the team from DPR
Korea. Pak Chonghyon of Japan was
also announced as the best XVI ITF
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Dr. Choue
NEWS
WTF President Re-Elected
Copenhagen, Denmark—Dr. Chungwon Choue was elected for the third
time as President of the World Taekwondo Federation at the WTF General
Assembly at the Scandic Copenhagen Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, on
Oct. 13, 2009. Out of a total of 150 votes cast, Dr. Choue garnered 104 votes
against 45 for Thailand’s Nat Indrapana, with one vote ruled invalid. Choue
was first elected president of the WTF in June 2004 for the remainder of his
predecessor, and then was re-elected in May 2005 for a four-year term.
ITF President Re-Elected
St. Petersburg, Russia—With an overwhelming majority of votes, Professor
Chang Ung was re-elected President of the International Taekwon-Do
Federation (ITF) in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Tuesday, October 13, 2009,
at approximately 4 p.m. An estimated 99 percent of voters cast their ballots for Professor Ung, who also is a member of the International Olympic
Committee
Professor Ung
Uniting the ITF?
Brooklyn, New York—The International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) under the leadership of
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member, Professor Chang Ung, met with representatives of the
ITF under the leadership of Grandmaster Tran Trieu Quan to discuss the reunification of the two groups.
The meeting took place in Vienna, Austria, on September 12, 2009. Those representing Prof. Chang Ung
were Master Anto Nobilo, President of the European Taekwon-Do Federation, Mr. Ri Yong Son, Executive
Director General and Mr. Kim Chol Gyu, Treasurer. The representatives of Grandmaster Tran were Master
Willem Jacob Bos, Secretary General and Master Juan Ferrando, Vice President.
The ITF suffered some fragmentation surrounding the passing of the Founder Gen. Choi in 2002. Since
that time this unfortunate division has resulted in each group hosting separate World Championships. With
the preliminary plans outlined during the initial meeting, the World Championships will again become one
event for all. The ITF remains committed to this laudable goal.
Ground-Breaking for TKD Park in Korea
Muju, Korea—The Taekwondo Park in Muju, Korea,
whose ground-breaking ceremony took place on
September 4, 2009, will house the World Taekwondo
Academy, a global Tae Kwon Do education and research
center designated by the World Taekwondo Federation.
The ground-breaking ceremony drew about 1,500
people, including WTF President Chungwon Choue
and Mr. Dai-soon Lee, chairman of the Taekwondo
Promotion Foundation, which is in charge of the
construction and operation of the Taekwondo Park. The
Taekwondo Park, which will serve as the Mecca of TKD
worldwide, is scheduled to open in 2013, with a total
construction cost of $185 million.
Plans for the TKD Park
The Next Karate Star
The Next Karate Star
Waco, Texas—Renowned martial artist Robert Barnes of Leadership Academy
in Waco, Texas, joins forces with Time Warner Cable to introduce their new
cable network program in search of the next karate star. The show is set in a
family atmosphere, The Next Karate Star show promises to display the life of a
martial artist and how this art can be mastered at home. Each week, the show
will highlight kids and teens on their journey to becoming a black belt and
developing essential leadership skills, while encouraging discipline and integrity
in our youth. The show airs from Waco to San Marcos on Cable on Demand
Channel 200 in Waco Texas, and channel 1400 in the Austin area. Online auditions can be sent to [email protected]. For more info on live auditions
visit www.nextkaratestar.com and www.robertbarnesmedia.com.
PROMOTIONS & AWARDS
Gary Hemandez, Karuna Khan Gordon, and
“Superfoot” Wallace
Superfoot Promotions in Florida
Zephyrhills Florida—In late 2009, legendary Grandmaster Bill
“Superfoot” Wallace promoted one of his female “Superfoot” school
instructors to second-degree black belt. Head instructor Sunbaenim
Karuna Khan Gordon, age 44 and mother of three, teaches Tae Kwon
Do, Hapkido and Kickboxing at Gary Hernandez Martial Arts School in
Florida. Sunbaenim Karuna Khan Gordon tested in Tae Kwon Do and
Kickboxing for Grandmaster Wallace. Also promoted by Grandmaster
Wallace to second-dan black belt was 15-year-old Daniel Reilly, who has
been studying TKD for five years.
CKD Suwanee Promotions
CKD Suwanee Promotions
Suwanee, Georgia—Head Instructor Susan Whitfield of Suwanee CKD
promoted three students to first-degree black belt and two students to
second-degree black belt in September. The following students were promoted: Tommy Bradley (IL dan), Jordan Pape (IL dan), Patsy Carr (EE
dan), Sean Bradley (IL dan), and A.J. James (EE dan).
VMA Promotions in Malaysia
Selangor, Malaysia—In August 2009, Visual Martial Arts TaekwonDo (VMA) from Malaysia held the annual black belt grading test
for promotions from first-dan black belt to third-dan black belt. The
grading test was conducted by Head Instructor and Examiner Master
Nelson Bernard Kirby, seventh-dan Dan ICTF, and was assisted by Sr.
Instructor Mr. Gary Tong, fifth-dan, Mr. Steven William, fifth-dan, Mr.
Givaa George, fourth-dan, and Mr. Sivabalan, fourth-dan. All the VMA
black belt students that took the grading test passed their promotional
test.
VMA Promotions
EVENTS
1st Asian Martial Art Games in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand—Over 1,450 people from 40 different Asian
countries and regions competed at the 1st Asian Martial Art Games
held in Bangkok, Thailand in August 2009. The athletes competed in
three Bangkok venues for 121 gold medals in Judo, Jujitsu, Karate-Do,
Kickboxing, Kurash, Muaythai, Pencak Silat, Tae Kwon Do, Wu-Shu
and Kung-Fu. The event was marred by a lack of interest, allegations of
unfair officiating and many things were completed at the last minute.
To avoid being embarrassed by empty stadium seats, the organizers
forced students to attend unpopular games. Most of the events
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attracted only a few martial arts fans and seats were empty when students,
reportedly offered 200 Baht (seven U.S. dollars) to cheer on competitors,
did not show up.
Despite the negative aspects, the games continued with Thailand ranking
first with 21 gold medals, 17 silver medals and 16 bronze medals, totaling 54
medals. Kazakhstan ranked second with 15 gold, seven silver and 12 bronze
medals from Judo, Kickboxing, Kurash, Tae Kwon Do, Karate-Do, and MuayThai contests. Third place went to South Korea, with ten gold, six silver and
three bronze medals from the Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Karate-Do, and Wu-Shu and
Kung-Fu competition. China ranked fourth as China’s sportsmen took nine gold,
five silver and five bronze medals from the Karate-Do, Tae Kwon Do, Wu-Shu
and Kung-Fu, and Muay-Thai matches. Japan ranked fifth with nine gold, two
silver and three bronze medals from the Judo, Karate-Do, and Tae Kwon Do games.
20th Colorado State Open
Denver, Colorado—It was a busy two days for top notch martial arts competitors,
young and old alike at the 20th Annual Colorado State Open Martial Arts Championship
hosted by Tiger Kim’s Academy in September 2009. With four rings to keep the competitors engaged, many styles were seen at the event, including Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do,
Kung Fu, Karate and Kenpo. Promoters Grandmaster Jung Kil Kim and his son Master Sung
Hwan Kim, along with the help from visiting Grandmaster Moon from San Francisco, Grand
Master Sergio Chavez from Mexico City, and Academy Masters Don Schultz and William
Challans, had the event running like a fine tuned machine. Grandmaster Chavez, an international WTF referee, was so impressed with the black belt forms competition that he commented to the competitors afterwards that they gave Olympic quality performances.
10 Years of San-Jitsu in Germany
(L to R) Senseis Isringhausen,
Sanchez & Aderhold
Jacksonville, Florida—San-Jitsu, a martial art founded in Guam in 1971
by Soke Frank E. Sanchez, celebrated its ten year anniversary of being taught
in Germany in September 2009 with seminars given by the founder’s son,
Sensei Matthew Sanchez in Rahden, Germany. Commemorative awards were
given out by German representatives, Senseis Thorsten Isringhausen and Jorg
Aderhold to the San-Jitsu instructors in attendance, as well as certificates of
appreciation to Sensei Veronika Priess and Grandmasters Bernd Hohle and
Heinz Schedereiter for their promotion of San-Jitsu. Soke Sanchez, through his
son, also awarded Senseis Isringhausen and Aderhold, who head the United SanJitsu Federation of Germany, their fourth-dans in San-Jitsu.
Instructors Train at Pentagon
Chicago, Illinois—In September 2009, Raven Chief instructor Fernan Vargas and Raven Instructor Tom
Howanic visited Arlington, Virginia. There, they taught the training staff of the Pentagon Force Protection
Agency (PFPA). Instructors Vargas and Howanic demonstrated the Saber Method Edged Weapons Defense
Program for members of the PFPA at the Combatives Conference.
Kimm’s Institute of Self-Defense
New School Opening
Prairieville, Louisiana—The World Han Mu Do Association
is proud to announce the opening of its newest school, Kimm’s
Institute of Self-Defense (KISD). The owner and director of the
school is Chief Master Donald Kimm. The school is located at
36483 Old Perkins Road, Suite C, Prairieville, Louisiana. The World
Han Mu Do Association would like to congratulate Master Kimm
and wishes him the best success.
8th Master Zubairi TKD Cup in Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan—The 8th Master Zubairi Taekwondo Cup 2009 was
held in May 2009 at P.E.C.H.S. Karachi Cadet School hall under the auspices of Pakistan Taekwondo Council. The event is officially sponsored and
approved from Zubairi Martial Arts and Sports Federation-International.
The championship is sanctioned from World Organizer of Martial ArtsUSA and Korean Martial Arts Instructors Association-South Korea. More
than 600 boys and girls participated in the two-day event under the rules
and regulations of the World Taekwondo Federation-Korea of
Kyrogi, Poomsae and Kyuk-Pa. M. Shoaib was declared the best
male player of the event while Ayesha was declared best among
the females. For full results, visit taekwondotimes.com.
5th Korea Ambassador Cup in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt—In October 2009, the 5th Annual Korea
Ambassador Cup Championship was held in Cairo, Egypt.
Over a thousand TKD players from 50 clubs participated in the
championship, which was broadcast internationally on Egypt’s
Nile TV Channel. The demonstration team from South Korea
also performed at the championship, which built ties between the
nations of Egypt and South Korea.
The Arnold Games
Brooklyn, New York—The Arnold Games were held at the Great
Columbus Convention Center, in Columbus, Ohio (where Arnold Schwarzenegger won his first Mr. Olympia
in 1968) in March 2009. 80,000 spectators visited the Fitness International Arnold Expo that included
11,000 athletes from 65 countries and 600 booths for the biggest sports companies. The event offered athletes the chance to compete in martial arts, attracting 3500 competitors, 2500 cheerleaders and 2500 gymnasts. The martial arts opening ceremonies had Arnold Schwarzenegger in attendance delivering a short
thanks to all the spectators and athletes, encouraging everyone to stay healthy and keep the spirit alive.
He introduced Grandmaster Joon P Choi, General Chairman of Arnold Martial Arts Games/Battle of
Columbus and Asian Culture Fair. Many seminars were given by martial artists such as : Kathy Long,
(five-time world Kickboxing champion), Fumio Dehura, Eric Lee, Bill Wallace, Michael de Pasquale,
Jr., Grandmaster Joon P Choi, and Stephen Hayes. To read more about the event, go to taekwondotimes.com.
GOOD DEEDS
Gift Boxes for Military
Wesson, Mississippi—The Co-Lin Martial Arts Club recently
packed 52 gift boxes to be sent to military personnel overseas. Along
with the boxes, the Co-Lin Martial Arts Club at Copiah-Lincoln
Community College sends their thanks and support.
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After starting martial arts so many years ago,
I was totally hooked. I decided that by hook or
by crook I would relocate to Asia and master as
much as humanly possible. Likely, I was among
the thousands who had that same goal.
Fortunately for me, it came true in late July
of 2000. I finished my International Business
program at my college and took the first job
I could get; a teaching job at a Korean school
called Hwarang, coincidentally. Just 90 minutes
after unpacking my bags in my new apartment, I
went on the hunt for my first Kwan-jang-nim.
That was over nine years ago and I’m still here
in South Korea. Now I teach English Tae Kwon
Do classes, write for magazines and run my own
business, Kisa-Do (The Knights’ Way) Martial
Arts & Marketing. It has been a bumpy road
to get here and the path ahead looks even more
treacherous at times. However, I wouldn’t change
a thing, even if I could.
One thing that bemused me was how little
real practical advice there was for foreign
martial artists to find an instructor, sustainable
employment, or even just survive in an Asian
culture. All I had to go by was a copy of Mark
Saltzman’s Iron and Silk (and that was based
in China). Needless to say, I wished there were
some helpful guidelines for how to adjust to life
overseas. Living overseas as a martial artist is a
totally different experience than just as a recent
graduate looking to teach English while trying to
find him or herself. There are more challenges,
expenses and difficulties that must be overcome
than you might believe.
The biggest challenge to be faced is to sift
through the plethora of martial art schools
and find the right one for you. The number of
dojangs in this country is ridiculous. Sadly, that
also means there are a lot more bad than good.
The martial arts have become a fast food style of
business in Asia. To find the right style, association
and master takes research and patience. Likely,
you’ll be disappointed a few times as well.
That’s where this column comes in. The quality
of the columns I’ve read in this magazine have
been top rate for sure, but they haven’t covered the
issues of the traveling mu-sool-in (martial artist)
community. In the columns that follow this one,
I will offer advice from myself and others that
have lived, worked and trained in different parts
of Asia, especially South Korea. I will also inform
you of various associations and upcoming events.
A different twist is that I will also warn you of
the groups to avoid. Lastly, I will supply you with
information on some of the really great masters
that other foreigners and myself, have been blessed
to meet.
This column is for the traveling martial artist
as I stated, so I definitely want your feedback
and especially any questions or issues you want
explored in TKD Times.
The Knights’ Way
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Till then, ann-yong –hee ka-say-yo!
Guy Edward Larke sabumnim has dedicated his life
from a young age to the pursuit of the martial arts, Asian
culture and hopology. It led him to Korea in 2000 and he
has lived there ever since. He lives in Daejeon city with his
wife Gi-Ryung and son Alexander. He holds black belts
in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Taekkyon, Bon Kuk Kumdo,
Korean kickboxing, Karate-do, Wushu, Cheonji-muye-do,
and Hosin-sul. Currently, he teaches Taeglish (English
Tae Kwon Do) full time in addition to writing for various
magazines and running Kisa-Do Muye & Marketing. He
can be contacted at [email protected].
By Guy Edward Larke
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Testing for Black Belt
(L-R) GM Ho Yung Chung, Elizabeth Sweet, and Master Sean Sweet
By Elizabeth Sweet
When I first began my journey, I couldn’t imagine there would come a day that I would be testing
for a black belt. Without the encouragement of my
husband, Master Sean Sweet, I would not have
ever tried any of this. He is not only my husband
and best friend, but he is an amazing instructor
who teaches from his heart. In 2006, we opened
our school, True Balance Martial Arts Academy in
Sterling Heights, Michigan. That is when I first began to train. I simply strapped a white belt around
my waist and promised myself that I would take it
day by day. In my mind, if I made it to black belt, it
would be a miracle! The color of my belt never mattered much to me at the time, and in some sense, it
still doesn’t. What does matter to me at this point,
however, is what earning a black belt represents. It’s
about having indomitable spirit and a strong will to
challenge yourself. What I wanted most out of this
experience was inner strength and a greater sense of
faith in myself. The changes I have undergone have
been barely noticeable from day to day. However,
what I have gained in return for coming to class
faithfully each week is much more precious than I
could have ever imagined.
Testing day: Elizabeth is preparing for her break.
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There are two main things that have driven me
to push forward on this journey. The first
is that I learned what it truly means
to have indomitable spirit. I used to
give up easily. If things didn’t work out
for me immediately, I used to become
discouraged, convincing myself that I
would fail. Since I began training, I have
learned to never give up. I am learning
that even if I get knocked down 1000
times, I need to dust myself off and get
up again, no matter how hard it is. I
am realizing that having doubt is a very
destructive thing; even just an inkling of
it is too much. When the odds aren’t in
my favor or when the cards are stacked
against me, that is when it is most important to
believe without doubt. It’s easy to believe when
things are going well. And as my Uncle Tom always
says, “What merit is there in doing anything that’s
easy?” Having indomitable spirit means moving
past weaknesses. Honestly, I cannot recall a single
day of training that I didn’t leave the class feeling better, mentally and physically. I have tried to
apply these valuable lessons to each part of my life.
Coupled with the unwavering faith that I have in
God, miracles are continuing to happen.
The second reason I continued to train in TKD
was to conquer my fears. I was actually very afraid
of becoming involved in the martial arts. It’s embarrassing to admit, but I was always afraid I’d get
hurt—and still am. However, I know in my heart
that if I am constantly worrying about what might
happen, I will never conquer any of my fears. Each
day that I train is another day that I faced something that was difficult for me, which makes me
stronger. Facing these fears on the training floor
transcends into my everyday life in the same way—
it proves to me that with faith in God and in myself,
I can do all things.
In closing, I’d like to say that while I am terrified
to test for my black belt, I am going to walk onto
the floor and try my best. I thought about waiting
but then forced myself to ask why I was considering that avenue. The truth is that the only reason I
would consider waiting is because of the fear that I
will fail or get hurt or embarrass myself in front of
the intent eyes staring at my every move. So I’ll stop
thinking that way, because as I said earlier, for me,
it’s about facing all of my fears and not taking the
easy way out. It’s about the indomitable spirit that
conquers above the negative thoughts that creep
into my mind when I think about not testing. If I
lose my step along the way, at least I faced my fears
head on. I have a long way to go from here, but I am
better off for having strapped on a white belt long
ago.
The Peace of TKD
By Emmie Myers
Tae Kwon Do is trying to bring the world peace.
As martial artists, we have begun to set the world
on a path of a peaceful unification. We will probably not reach this goal in our lifetime, but in future
generations. No matter what a person’s skin color,
religion, and no matter what their nationality is,
we all seek and share one ideal goal. Peace. This
goal can only be achieved once we have found peace
and recognition within ourselves. The art tends to
invest this goal in its practitioners. TKD is a way of
helping shape an individual into a caring and wellrounded person. Where the individual can pass on
the principles about TKD and life, that he or she
has learned during their TKD training through
methods of teaching and personal actions. TKD is a
harmonious combination of art and sport. A person
must develop their foundation and understand the
main beliefs, history and purpose for TKD, beEmmie with instructor Forrest Gibson
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fore it can be applied in
a physical sport form. It
is one of the most honest ways for a person to
express and enjoy him
or herself. It continually strives to develop
stronger character,
pure personalities and
positive ethical traits in
each person. Peace all
starts with one person
at a time.
During Christmas
2005,
my parents gave
Emmie at her test, reading her
essay.
me the gift of a lifetime.
Better than a $100 gift card, that would more than
likely be spent only on a few tanks of gas, better
than a complete set season of Sex and the City, and
the better than name brand clothing, that would
eventually go out of style. The gift was TKD’s 50th
Anniversary Tour, where we would spend three
amazing days in China and two unforgettable days
in North Korea. This trip was a once in a lifetime
event. No matter what your organization, style or
political beliefs were, it was the golden anniversary
celebration of TKD. The simple picture frame that
spelled the word TRAVEL, would represent the
gift that my parents knew would touch my heart
forever. Visiting North Korea was an eye opening
experience. The
trip was
a whole
new different and
bizarre
world to
me. I was
15 years
old at
the time.
Everyone
thought
my parents
were crazy
for letting
me go on
this adventure. I
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was the youngest one, without my parents, going to
one of the most known countries for communism.
Both my parents had faith in Grandmaster Jung,
and knew God already had a plan for what was to
happen. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity that
I still find amazing as to how I became so lucky to
experience. Someday in my future, I hope to be able
to visit again. The only way I feel that this will occur
is through TKD and how it applies its ultimate goal
of peace from person to person, family to family,
community to community, and nation to nation.
(L-R) Bill Myers, Dallas Zimmerman, Emmie Myers, Billie
Myers and Grandmaster Jung
I grew up with the concept of respect for everyone. To treat someone how you would want to be
treated. TKD and its morals helped form me into
the person I am today. Being in this martial art has
not made me a more aggressive person. I don’t go
looking for fights—I haven’t kicked anyone’s butt at
a rock concert. I constantly find myself telling my
friends its not all just about kicking and punching.
Studying TKD has never been about my being able
to beat up someone. Black belts do not wear the
Gap or Abercrombie & Fitch labels on them. Nor
can they be bought like any of the other millions of
accessories that I have. A black belt is earned with
time, sweat, faith and pain. Martial arts should be
a way of life. Not a job, not just a hobby, nor just as
a competitive sport, but a pure part of you and the
way you live your life.
I’m 20 years old and have been in TKD for over
half my life. I train at a Jung’s Tae Kwon Do branch
school called English Valleys in North English,
Iowa, under Dallas Zimmerman. Amazing how
time flew by. The past 11 years were not free from
My Students Saved My Life
By Larry Shealy
hard work, pain, discipline and injuries, asking
myself what is all this for? Am I really just getting
another piece of fabric—just another belt to hang
in my jammed-packed closet? No, this is my dignity,
pride, respect, and strength. This is a black belt, and
part of how I define myself.
If you think you are having a bad day, get this: I
dropped dead on June 17, 2009! I was dead for five
minutes after experiencing sudden cardiac arrest,
but am alive today to write about it. I encourage
you to read this entire article, because it could also
happen to you!
The last thing I thought I would ever be affected by would be an irregular heartbeat that could
threaten or possibly even end my life. I thought that
being a “young” 52 years of age, with a non-drinking, non-smoking, physically active lifestyle, that I
was shielded from such a traumatic, possibly fatal
event. I was wrong, dead wrong!
Before I get too far into this life-changing event,
please allow me to give you a brief snapshot of my
life. I grew up in Neptune Beach, Florida, and have
always been involved in a variety of sports: football, baseball, running, weightlifting, martial arts,
etc. I continued this active lifestyle into college and
Peace.
Professor Larry Shealy, BJJ Black Belt and
Kid-Jitsu Founder
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throughout my adult life.
My first career was in medical device sales, sales
training and sales management. The companies that
I worked for were primarily Fortune 500 companies
that concentrated their sales efforts in the operating
room and cardiac catheterization lab.
However, one company was a small, upstart
company that I worked with towards the end of my
career. They were on the leading edge of developing Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs). I
traveled the country as their Director of Medical
Sales, as we were attempting to attain a presence
in the home market with these potential life saving
devices.
Ironically, it was during this time that I became
interested in the early Ultimate Fighting Championships, now known as the UFC. With a black belt
in TKD through the American Taekwondo Association (ATA), my interest increased in Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) by watching Royce Gracie dominate
his opponents in these early events. I researched
and began training at the Gracie Academy in Torrance, California, while on my many trips to the
west coast.
My travels afforded me the opportunity to begin
training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After many years of
training, I am now a Black Belt Instructor under the
legendary Carlos Gracie, Jr. I own and operate the
Gracie-Barra Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Neptune Beach.
I am also the Founder of Kid-Jitsu®.
In Kid-Jitsu®, we certify traditional martial arts
instructors to teach a safe, technically proficient,
fundamentally sound BJJ curriculum for kids: KidJitsu®. We are currently licensed in over 150 schools
in the U.S. and
Europe.
When I
retired from
medical
device sales
and opened
my school, I
purchased a
Philips AED,
and had the
instructors
CPR/AED
trained. I
knew from my
medical device
Professor Shealy with I.T.A. Master Marv
Conway at a Kid-Jitsu Seminar in Katy, Texas.
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Professor Shealy with his Kid-Jitsu Partner, Professor Charles Dos Anjos, presenting a guard pass to a
Kid-Jitsu Instructor’s Certification Class.
days that 325,000 people per year drop dead from
sudden cardiac arrest. I certainly didn’t want any of
my students to be one of them. Little did I know
that my relatively small investment would eventually save my own life!
On June 17, 2009, I was teaching and training in
one of my classes. As usual, at the end of class I was
sparring with some of the students. I was getting
tired like everyone else, but felt just fine during the
last round of sparring. I was in good position and
was moving to the mount position. The next thing
I remember, I was lying face up in an ambulance,
speeding to the emergency room.
I was told that I was “dead” for almost five
minutes. When I went down, my quick thinking
instructors began administering CPR. They applied
the AED pads, and let the AED do the work it was
designed for. The device monitored my heartbeat
and determined that I was in ventricular fibrillation,
and shocked me back to a normal sinus rhythm; my
heart began beating normally again.
A cardiac catheterization was performed the next
morning and I was diagnosed with a congenital
defect in the anatomy of my heart. This defect from
birth could cause an arrhythmia, that in this case,
would have been fatal had the AED not been available. I was told that this event was similar to what
happens to the marathon runner who drops dead
while running. It makes no sense on the surface, but
it can happen to anyone.
Thanks to the grace of God, my fast acting
instructors and the Philips AED, I am alive today,
enjoying my family and growing my businesses. I’ve
also been given a full medical release and am teaching and training BJJ full-time again!
I am not one to offer unsolicited advice, but
speaking from experience, I highly recommend all
martial arts school owners to have an AED on-site.
Life is precious, and the life you save, may be your
own!
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1000 Movements for Healthy Joints
My previous column was about treating worn-out
joints. This one is about preventing such trouble
by keeping joints healthy with exercise. For this I
will acquaint you with a complex of exercises called
1000 Movements. It was designed by Nikolay
Mikhaylovich Amosov (1913-2002), professor,
academician, surgeon, and head of Kiev’s Cardiac
Surgery Institute.
Professor Amosov’s 1000 Movements
When Professor Amosov was 40 years old, he
began experiencing back pains. To fight these pains,
in 1954 he devised a complex of ten calisthenic
exercises. The complex consists of simple exercises
that do not require either equipment or much space.
At the beginning, Professor Amosov performed ten
repetitions of each exercise, but his back pain persisted. So, he kept gradually increasing the number
of repetitions of each exercise and when each was
done for 100 reps, the back pain was gone. It took
him up to 25 minutes to perform the whole complex
of 1000 movements. In 1972, he added one to three
kilometers (km) of jogging. These exercises, together with demands of his work as a heart surgeon,
kept him in a great shape. His resting heart rate was
down to 50 bpm. Unfortunately, he developed a dysfunction of the heart’s natural pacemaker (he had
heart problems since his youth). In 1985, the dysfunction progressed and he had to limit his physical
activity to slow calisthenics and walking. For a few
months he resisted implanting a pacemaker—he
felt well, but eventually came headaches and high
blood pressure. So, he had the pacemaker
implanted. Two weeks after the
surgery, he was back to his old
activity program, with highpace calisthenics, jogging,
performing surgeries and
leading the Institute. At
the end of 1992, at age 79,
he ceased to perform surgeries. In 1993, he had a
new pacemaker implanted,
with two heart rate settings:
70 bpm for rest and 130
bpm for exercise.
The Movements
There are only ten exercises
in the whole complex.
Professor Amosov
stated that for
young people, up to the age of 30, whose joints function
well, it should be enough do only 20 repetitions of each
exercise. When joint aches appear around age 40, the
number of repetitions should be increased to 50 or even
100. When a joint hurts, it should be exercised more:
200-300 repetitions. To physicians’ objections that this
is too much, the professor responded that the numbers
of repetitions are needed to compensate for the unnaturally immobile lifestyle of most workers. Professor
Amosov advised to begin with 20 or even only ten
repetitions and add one repetition every two days. For
healthy people less than 30 years old, reaching the full
1000 movements should take ten weeks, for those over
30 but under 50—15 weeks, and for those over 50—20
weeks. The effort is excessive if the heart rate raises to
more than double of the exerciser’s resting rate. At age
77, professor’s daily exercises consisted of 1000 movements in the morning, jogging 20-25 minutes, and 1000
movements in the evening. Since 1954, the complex
changed very little—some exercises were replaced by
more effective ones, but the total number of exercises,
the recommended number of repetitions, and the time
of performing the complex stayed the same. Here is the
2002 version of the complex:
1. Knees to Head: Lying supine, arms hold on to something stable. Lift legs to bring knees to the head.
2. Standing Toe-Touch: Standing, reach up with both
arms and then bend forward to touch the ground
with fingertips, or better yet, with palms of your
hands. Head leans forward and backward together
with trunk movements.
3. Arm Circles: Standing, do arm circles in the saggital
plane with maximal range of motion.
4. Side Bends: Standing, arms along your sides, bend to
alternate sides. Hands slide along your sides—one
down and the other up.
5. Touch Behind Shoulders: Standing, raise arms to
shoulder height and throw them behind your back
so to touch each palm to the opposite shoulder
blade. Head nods forward at the instance of touching.
6. Trunk Twists: Standing, twist trunk alternately
to each side, at your maximal range of motion.
Hands at chest height, fingers interlaced, arms
move together with the trunk, helping to increase
the range of motion. Head turns together with the
trunk.
7. Knee Raises: Standing, alternately lift each bent leg,
so to bring its knee up to the abdomen.
8. Push-ups: Lying prone, place hands at shoulder level,
stiffen the trunk, hips and legs to move as a unit
By Thomas Kurz
and push up with your arms. If too weak to support yourself on
hands and toes, put your knees on the ground and do the pushups on hands and knees.
9. Back Bends: Sit on a chair or on a balance ball, feet hooked under
something stable. Bend back, like a back bridge, and then forward,
like a situp. Head nods backward and forward together with
movements of the trunk.
10. Squats: Standing, hold back of a chair and do deep squats.
Eventually each exercise should be done at a fast pace for 100
repetitions. The whole complex of 1000 movements should take 25
minutes. After these calisthenics, Professor recommended a two to
three km jog or walk. Athletic people may increase the exercise load
by doing 1500 repetitions, of which 500 can be done with weights, say
dumbbells, up to 5 kg (11 lb.). Professor Amosov warns that for joints’
health, the added resistance cannot make up for the lower number of
repetitions. So repetitions with weights have to be done in addition
to the 1000 repetitions without, not instead of them. If doing these
exercises with weights, instead of exercise five, do Elbow Pull-Backs:
Standing, arms bent at the chest level, forearms crossed, elbows out,
move arms back (in a horizontal plane) to put elbows as far as possible
behind your back.
Thomas Kurz is an athlete, a physical education teacher, and a Judo instructor and coach.
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Farrell’s U.S. Martial Arts (USMA) in Des
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ability to help anyone reach his/her potential. They
teach a truly traditional style of Tae Kwon Do,
masterfully interwoven with practical techniques
that offer matchless skill, physical fitness and
discipline to today’s student. Through a student’s
course of study, they develop confidence, physical
fitness, self-defense capabilities, leadership ability
and many other important qualities.
Classes are structured to be fun and exciting
as well as informative and physically demanding.
Through a variety of instructions and teaching
styles, Farrell’s keeps its 263 active students
interested, motivated and progressing toward
his/her goal—black belt! The benefits of martial
arts are so plentiful; anyone can experience them,
regardless of age. The only requirement is the
student’s desire to reach their potential.
Whether students are five or seventy-five,
Farrell’s provides a fun and exciting classroom
atmosphere that is guaranteed to help them with
essential life skills in order to reach their goals. At
its various locations throughout the Des Moines
area, Farrell’s strives to build a strong foundation
to challenge its students in different ways. The
instructors at Farrell’s strongly believe that Tae
Kwon Do has the ability to inspire all of its
students to live with power and purpose. Since
founded in 2001 by Lance Farrell, Farrell’s USMA
has continued to grow in students, instructors, and
various programs catered to anyone, regardless of
age, with the desire to better themselves.
AIM HIGH graduation
Above : Evonn Dorr,
diamond block
Right: Farrell’s black
belt class
AIM HIGH white belt presentation
Will Ecklund and Instructor Brandon Miller
Will Ecklund, first belt
promotion
Evonn Dorr, sparring stance
GM Yong Chin Pak and Zach Miner
Keegan Dorr, hammer fist
The Moran family writing down their goals.
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Martial Arts Center
Upon the opening of the Woodland Hills
Martial Arts Center in Woodland Hills, California,
in April 1990, Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker,
founder of American Kenpo, personally presented
Mr. Mohamad Tabatabai with the I.K.K.A. lifetime membership plaque and gave Mohamad and
the school his blessing. For the nearly 20 years following, the Woodland Hills Martial Arts Center
has helped Southern California students reach
their highest potential through martial arts.
Mr. Tabatabai holds the rank of ninth-degree
black belt in American Kenpo Karate and still personally teaches most of the classes. However, the
center’s curriculum not only includes American
Kenpo Karate, but Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and even hosts
monthly reality-based self-defense seminars. Its
goal is to instill greater confidence in its students.
With confidence comes inner strength, flexibility,
respect and happiness.
For more information please visit
woodlandhillskenpo.com.
GM Tabatabai leads the advanced
students in weapons forms practice
Above: GM Tabatabai and Mr.
Roncoli run the kids class
through kata practice. Kata is
a part of every class session.
Right: A traditional American Kenpo meditation pose.
Every class begins
and ends with meditation.
The class sits and
watches a kata
demonstration.
Warming up with
some kicks
Mr. Roncoli holds the heavy
bag for kicking practice.
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Commitment apparently encompasses a very broad spectrum. I am
thrilled when new students enroll and express their determination
to earn a black belt. Parents are equally enthusiastic and supportive
because they have done their homework and understand the positive
character traits associated in earning a black belt. Their child is well on
their way to achieving success.
So it always surprises me when parents need to have a conference with me. Let’s go in my office. Mr. and Mrs. Enthusiastic and
Supportive want to know how to cancel their son’s membership. I
mention that he recently tested and attached his improved grades on
his school report card. “Yes, he is doing better in school, much more
focused,” Mom says. He had an outstanding home report card recommending him for his last promotion that was written by his aunt.
“Definitely more respectful of his elders and more tolerant with his
younger sister,” says Dad. I glance out my office window and see their
son in class, grinning from ear to ear, kihapping his little heart out and
trying to outkick the boys in class. I’m confused, looks like he is having
a great time. “Sure, once he gets here he loves it,” both parents agree.
The trouble is all the moaning, groaning and complaining when it is
time to get ready to go to class. Despite the incredible improvements
and benefits, the parents are tired of the hassle and want to give it
all up. Getting there is just too hard, and just like that, commitment
down the drain.
When I lived in Korea to train with the Korean Tigers, our training
schedule varied upon the time of year. During the summer and winter
school breaks—around 2.5 months each, we could train all day preparing for a six week performing tour at the end of the break. When
school was in session, the members attended the university during
the day, trained about two hours together in the evening and usually
all day Saturday. Since I was not a college student, I needed to find
something else to do during the day. I also needed all the extra training
I could get just to keep up with the team. I trained privately with my
Tae Kwon Do master and in group Kung Fu classes Monday through
Friday. But it was painfully obvious from the Tigers’ training “games”
that I needed to work on my endurance.
One of the games involved training outdoors. We were all instructed
to find a stick. We then lined up single file with the stick positioned
toward the back of the person in front of us. Talk about motivation
(or get a stick in your kidney) to run fast through the wooded trail.
Another fun game involved the indoor running track. Everyone got a
focus paddle. I was too smart for their games; I positioned myself at
the end of the line this time. This game involved catching up with the
person in front of you and smacking them as hard as you could on
their rear end (and then laughing hysterically). I was the last in line,
but unfortunately the track was in a circle and the first runners soon
caught up to me. Not to mention I had a bigger target area. Oh, the
fun we had.
My coach knew the perfect way to build up my endurance. I had
a few hours every day in the early morning and he brought me to the
mountain at the edge of town. Looking up I saw stone steps as far as
my eyes could focus. Bang! and he was off like a shot running up the
stairs. “Bali-bali, Hurry up!” he yelled behind. The stone risers were at
an unnatural height. Too short for regular steps, too tall to take them
two at a time, but the perfect height to make your thigh muscles burn
at maximum capacity. It started off quite chilly, but soon I was sweating profusely and trying to strip down while trying to keep up, or at
least keep my coach’s heels in sight. Gloves off, windbreaker off, long
sleeve t-shirt off, trying to tie everything around my waist as I contin-
ued upward. Every time I thought I saw an end to the steps ahead, the
angle changed and more steps emerged into sight. I used all my mind
tricks, saying my ABCs with each step, counting in English, counting
in Korean, Pig-Latin.
Finally, I cried out to stop. I think I may have really been crying. My
gloves had become my tissue by this point. Having some sort of compassion, my coach replied, “There is a drinking fountain just ahead.”
Water? Okay, maybe I had a few more steps in me. The water fountain
consisted of a natural spring dripping down the rocks with a ladle
attached to a string. Under normal circumstances I would never drink
water running off rocks or touch a community drinking ladle. But that
water was deeelicious! I’ll just take the necessary medications later.
Bang, and he is off again. Sloshing, but a little invigorated, I followed. I was quite sure I could see a true end to the steps ahead. I tired
more quickly this time. My ears are no longer popping, I think they are
bleeding. Finally we reach the end of the steps. There is a stone statue
of some guy and I’m happy just to be on flat ground. Maybe I’ll take a
little rest before going back down. “Ah-jick, not yet!” I hear. Just beyond
the plateau, there are more steps, this time made of wood. I pretend
like I am fascinated by the statue and must read the inscription. He
sees through my stall for time and I am ordered to move it. These
steps are not of the unnatural height as before, but a variety of unnatural heights. Some just shallow enough to trip you, some requiring
that you pull yourself up from tree roots sticking out of the ground. I
wish my gloves were not all soggy, they would have come in handy. I
can’t remember the real name of the mountain, but I had renamed it
Torture Mountain. I had come up with few other names for my coach
as well.
I look up and see my coach standing still, facing me at the TOP.
I was going to make it after all. As I near the top, feeling like I have
conquered new territory, I look around confused. We are not alone,
there are many people already up here. In fact, there is an entire outdoor gym. People are doing sit-ups on a bench
over there, there’s a pull-up station over
there, doing lunges off different size
tree stumps over there. My coach
starts explaining my workout
routine for the day. My head
is still spinning. Everything
I had just been through
was just the “getting
there.”
The next time you
think it is too hard to
get into your heated
or air-conditioned car
and drive to the gym
to work toward your
commitment of earning your black belt, be
thankful your dojang
is not located atop
Torture Mountain.
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Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi first graced the cover
of Tae Kwon Do Times in July 1986, with the article
“Revolution or Evolution?” His system Kwang Duk
Kwan was the forerunner to today’s Choi Kwang Do.
For nine years, starting in 1978, Grandmaster Choi
studied, consulted, and trained, and after exhausted
research, Choi Kwang Do was born. The art was
introduced on March 2, 1987 from CKD headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Differences in CKD from other arts include the
abandonment of tournaments, free sparring, board
breaking and competition. The only competition in
CKD is within the practitioner, challenging one’s
self to be the very best. Long gone are the traditional
methods of partner stretching, knuckle pushups, forearm conditioning exercises and the myth that hard
physical training was the only and best way to become
proficient in martial arts. In essence, activities and
practices that are detrimental to one’s mental, physical
and spiritual well being have been eradicated. Why?
Because “Choi Kwang Do is not scripture,” states its
founder, Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi. As science and
technology advances, so must martial art techniques,
training practices and teaching methodologies; Choi
Kwang Do is an evolving martial art.
So the question is: “What makes Choi Kwang Do
so different from other styles that are available today?”
The answer is S.I.M.P.L.E© or Special Integrated
Movements Promotes Learning Efficiency. This is a
concept unique to CKD. Simply put, the techniques
found in CKD are designed to “switch on” both hemispheres of the brain at the same time. These movements are known as integrated movements which
facilitate whole brain learning. Whole brain learning
occurs when the brain is functioning at its best and
promotes learning efficiency. In contrast to CKD, the
majority of styles tend to perform basic techniques
that only work one hemisphere of the brain at a time.
These practices over stress the brain and the individual, diminishing learning efficiency.
But S.I.M.P.L.E© is only one part of the equation. CKD training not only challenges the brain but
simultaneously works the cardiovascular system. This
method of training releases a series of neurochemicals, known as neurotransmitters and neurotrophins,
which bolsters existing connections while creating new
connections in the brain; all of which can be directly
related to enhancing an individual’s holistic well
being, academic performance and character. Currently
in the United Kingdom, Master Keith Banfield of
Wembley Choi Kwang Do is conducting a six month
study: “How Exercise (Choi Kwang Do) Can Boost
Academic Performance and Develop Character.”
Overseeing and guiding this research is Professor John
Ratey, a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at
Harvard Medical School and author of several books
including Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of
Exercise and the Brain.
Choi Kwang Do has introduced a training method known as P.A.C.E. or Progressively Accelerating
Cardiopulmonary Exertion. This method fits perfectly into CKD’s current methods of Speed Drill
and Equipment Drill training. P.A.C.E training
allows you to burn fat in an extremely efficient manner while boosting your health and reserve capacity.
Reserve capacity is the biological process which
your heart and lungs use to deal with stress.
Your heart’s reserve capacity allows you to
cope with stress in a more efficient manner by
allowing it to pump blood faster to the parts
of the body which need it. Conversely, your
reserve capacity for your lungs allows them to
deal with situations that require a high exertion
of energy, such as lifting a heavy object, punching
or kicking a heavy bag or running up the stairs. One
should think of reserve capacity as a ‘good health
credit,’ without which you are more susceptible to
heart attack and serious illness.
Competition in CKD is downplayed, especially
for young children. When a child loses in competition, it’s easy for them to feel they have lost in life.
Since the child is still forming their sense of self,
this is negative and detrimental. At Choi KwangDo, children learn that they really can achieve
their goals! Even in school, children are competing
against each other for high grades and praise, with
much of the school curriculum teaching abstract
analytical skills and facts. Learning comes not only
from the brain but also from interactions with other
people.
Choi Kwang Do does not have competitions,
but instead has adopted a Choi Kwang Do festival.
The CKD Festival was organized so students from
different CKD schools worldwide can meet, train,
exchange ideas, and in the spirit of brotherhood and
camaraderie, enjoy martial arts fellowship.
Another area CKD has proven successful in is
reducing some of the effects of aging. As people age,
their physical capabilities decrease, in fact, starting
at age 25 the body degenerates approximately one
percent per year. This obviously is not good for our
self-esteem or our endurance. At the age of 60, heart
and lung capabilities are usually 40 percent lower
than they were in our early 20s. About 20 percent
of muscle composition is also lost. Speed, flexibility
and balance all decrease, making it easy to fall and
become injured.
The good news is, studies have shown that after
three to four months of regular, low to moderate
exercise, the body’s metabolic rate can increase by
ten to fifteen percent, even in people over 60, giving them the metabolic rate of a person ten years
younger. Muscle composition and overall physical
ability can also increase by ten to fifteen percent.
The human body has many complex systems that
work together to generate life, and as we age, we
need to keep these systems active by exercising so
we can live longer.
Because CKD’s concept is based on each individual’s physical condition, ability and skill level, people
can train regardless of age, physical limitations or
disabilities. CKD is a goal-oriented program that
helps the practitioner achieve increased mobility,
better physical and mental health, and greater levels
of dignity and pride. Psychologically and emotionally, achieving goals can be much more pleasurable
and satisfying than training without a purpose. No
matter your age, it’s never too late for your body to
respond to CKD training.
World champions and seasoned martial art
instructors alike are taking note of the benefits
Choi Kwang Do has to offer. Master instructors
from South and Central America have traveled to
the International CKD headquarters to train with
the art’s founder, Grandmaster Choi, and introduce
Choi Kwang Do to their respective countries.
In one instance, 19 Tae Kwon Do schools converted to Choi Kwang Do from Peru. After training
with Grandmaster Choi, master instructors from
Eastern Europe, Moldova and Russia, have also
joined in the CKD martial arts revolution.
Because of the popularity and rapid growth of
Choi Kwang Do, the CKD organization has begun
ramping up to provide affiliate schools with not
only solid martial arts curriculum, but also proven
marketing and school management support with a
new division for member schools called, “The CKD
Business Mentorship Program.” The program will
provide access to well known martial arts business
consultants such as Master Rick Bell.
In April 2010, Grandmaster Kwang Choi will travel
to Puerto Rico for the first time to conduct a Choi
Kwang Do seminar for the people of Puerto Rico. He
will also conduct seminars in Moscow, Russia, and
Kishinev, Moldova, in May.
Grandmaster Choi’s dream of introducing Choi
Kwang Do to Korea, his birth place, has become a reality. For ten days on October 10, 2010 (10-10-10) Choi
Kwang Do enthusiatists from all over the world will
gather in South Korea to celebrate 23 years of martial
arts excellence. The celebration and festival includes
Choi Kwang Do International seminar, instructor training, demonstrations, dinner banquet, and sight-seeing.
As time passes by, Choi Kwang Do will undoubtedly
continue to evolve. Who knows what you may be reading in the next 30 years in Tae Kwon Do Times!
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When TKD Times hit newsstands 30 years ago, who would have
envisioned the impact that MMA would have on, not just TKD, but all
martial arts being practiced in the U.S.? Today, a majority of kids and
adults first see martial arts via an MMA related event and then seek out
instructors that can teach the skills they want to learn. The 21st Century
has ushered in a new awakening of interest in MMA.
By the year 2000, the sport of MMA had found sanctioning organizations in several states ready to license promoters and fighters. But it was
not until the 2005 paring of a new cable station called Spike TV and a
new reality show called The Ultimate Fighter that MMA became the fastest growing spectator combat sport in the nation.
In this first decade alone we have seen Spike TV grow as a major
organization because of MMA. When the new Versus sports channel was
launched in 2007, they introduced MMA as a featured event. By 2009,
Versus has grown in sponsorship to the extent that it could now dictate
new contract pricing largely because of the popularity of World Extreme
Cagefighting (WEC) MMA events. It appears that we will see MMA
grow even more in the next decade.
So who were the top fighters of the recent decade? Frank Shamrock
was easily the top attraction in MMA toward the turn of the century.
Skilled in striking, ground fighting and submissions, Frank Shamrock
ruled the roost in the light heavyweight division. Submissions and ground
fighting at the level that Shamrock displayed certainly have their share of
fans, but a large majority of MMA devotees like striking.
In April of 2000, Tito Ortiz, billed as the “Huntington Beach Bad Boy,”
showed that strikers could not only win UFC events, they would generate
attention not seen since the likes of Royce Gracie. Ortiz held the title for
three years until another striker, Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell, stepped
into to the Octagon. Liddell won 16 fights in his multi-year career, with
ten fights ending in the knockout.
“The Iceman” gained legendary status after defeating the equally legendary Randy “The Natural” Couture, a master grappler. In their three
bouts, Liddell bested “The Natural” by two. Couture went on to become
the most decorated of all UFC champions, taking home a total of five
world titles.
In 2005, grappler Matt Hughes showed the world that he would be a
force to be reckoned with in MMA. In a match with Frank Trigg, Hughes
survived a strike that knocked him to the floor followed by a rear naked
choke. Instead of submitting, Hughes survived the choke and managed to
submit Trigg. With 16 wins, including a catch-weight match with Royce
Gracie in which Hughes demonstrated complete control before the referee stopped the fight, Hughes tied with Liddell for most wins. In 2009,
Hughes bested arch nemesis Matt Serra in a grudge match that took
Hughes win record to 17.
The big event of 2005 was played out in the final rounds of The
Ultimate Fighter. The light heavyweight finalists for the season were
Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar. Both fighters provided non-stop
action for three grueling rounds. The promoters, including Dana White,
were so impressed they offered both men contracts to fight in the UFC.
By 2006, “The Prodigy” BJ Penn from Hawaii and Canadian sensation Georges “Rush” St-Pierre (GSP) had joined the ranks of the top ten
MMA superstars. In their first match, “The Prodigy” won. GSP went on
to become the world champion in the middleweight division with wins
over Matt Hughes and BJ Penn.
Brazilian striking master Anderson Silva has logged nine straight
wins since entering the Octagon. In his 2009 fight with Forrest Griffin,
Anderson Silva seemed to tease his opponent to the point of total frustration before scoring what appeared to be an easy first round knockout.
In 2008, we saw the entrance of “The Dragon” Lyoto Machida, a
Shotokan Karate master and former training partner to Anderson Silva.
Machida has baffled opponents with his unorthodox traditional Karate
style. MMA writers and announcers alike are at a loss for words in
explaining why this lone exponent of traditional Shotokan Karate seems
to keep winning.
In 2009, Machida knocked out light heavyweight Ultimate Fighting
champion Rashad Evans to win the undisputed UFC title. Interestingly
enough, Evans had only recently snatched the title from one-time champion Forrest Griffin, who had that same year, claimed the title via judge’s
decision over former champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Jackson, a
popular and talented champion, had lifted the title from the legendary
Chuck Liddell a year earlier in a stunning knockout.
By Dr. Jerry Beasley
Frank Shamrock, who retired his title in 1999 to begin an acting
career, reentered the MMA events when the cable movie channel
Showtime offered him a lucrative contract to headline their Strikeforce
events. By 2009, Shamrock had lost his Strikeforce title to the ever
popular Cung Lee who, like Shamrock before him, plans to retire from
MMA to make movies. Also fighting on Showtime events were the
top female fighters Gina Carano and Chris Cyborg.
The CBS network television made a brief attempt to ride on the
MMA bandwagon by inserting a former Internet street fighter named
Kimbo Slice as their heavyweight champion. The audience seemed to
play along for three matches until a stand-in opponent “accidentally”
knocked out the CBS champion with a simple jab. We should have
known CBS had signed a ringer when the first fight ended after an
imaginary knockout. Kimbo, who was quite popular in spite of his
noticeable lack of preparation, was recently signed to fight on The
Ultimate Fighter reality series. At press time, Kimbo had already suffered his first defeat.
By 2007, the UFC had elected to extend their weight divisions by
creating the now famous WEC made famous on the Versus cable
channel. The highly talented Uraijh Faber quickly became the superstar of the WEC with exceptional wins of former UFC lightweight
champion Jens Pulver. Faber drew attention both for his Hollywood
good looks and his ability to dominate his opponents with a variety of
standup and ground skills. Faber recently lost his title to Mike Brown
but still holds on to the title of crowd favorite.
Other top names in MMA during the current decade include
former professional wrestler Brock Lessner and former grappling
champion Dan Henderson. And at last, American MMA audiences
will finally get to see the undisputed heavyweight champion Fedor
Emelianenko, who boasts a 30-1 record. Having served in the Russian
military and trained in Sambo, the 34-year-old Emelianenko has
signed to fight exclusively for Showtime’s Strikeforce MMA events.
And there you have it. The top names in MMA for the first decade
of the 21st Century. It will be interesting to see the new champions
emerge in the next decade. We eagerly await the first TKD fighter that
will gain national attention. MMA is very popular in Korea so let’s
keep our fingers crossed. Wouldn’t it be great to see a UFC champion
and TKD stylist grace the covers of TKD Times?
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Traditions
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Over the past thirty years, the invention and proliferation of the personal computer has sent shock
waves through society and the manner in which
we conduct our lives on a daily basis. Technologies
thought to be invincible for centuries have crumbled
in the face of the digital era. Music is no longer committed to tape; communications are seldom conveyed
through Bakelite transceivers; recipes have forsaken
index cards, and the postal service is rapidly sensing
the extinction of snail mail. Upon reflection, any one
of us can identify an experience where bits have triumphed over mechanical action.
But these conveniences have exacted their cost;
gone is the multi-track tape recorder by Ampex,
as big and bulky as a washing machine; portable
handheld devices have for the most part replaced the
Western electric telephone, and one must possess
a degree in computer science, rather than a socket
wrench, to repair a modern Ford engine. To compound matters further, along with these products
have gone the jobs and livelihoods of those who
manufactured them.
Yet, I quake to think what Dickens, Hemingway
or Agatha Christie would have thought had they
been provided with the compositional tools available to the literary industry today. Writing, printing,
publishing and marketing have undergone a transformation of monumental proportions brought on by
the virtual age. Simply having the ability to copy, cut,
paste and perform nondestructive edits, all stored on
a seemingly endless, paperless medium, has been a
windfall to authors. In a recent article published by
the New York Times, former publishing executive Joni
Evans puts this sea of change into perspective when
she refers to the computer as “the atomic bomb that
wiped out typewriters as well as typewriter ribbon,
Wite-Out, carbon paper, in and out boxes and a serious percentage of stamps, Scotch Tape, stationary,
staplers, paper clips, clocks, adding machines and,
ultimately, paper itself.” On balance, how have these
intrusive innovations affected the publishing industry, at least as we know it, as a whole?
All one needs to do is explore the financial landscape of traditionally robust institutions such as the
Washington Post, Reader’s Digest, the Philadelphia
Inquirer, and the Los Angeles Times to gain a sense of
where the fortunes of these once-predominant giants
are headed. The public’s desire to retrieve information along with world and local news, almost before
it occurs, has had a stunning effect on print journalism and related retail sales in general. Major book-
sellers and broadsheets across the nation are tightening their belts in an effort to stave off stagnating
sales bolstered by the popularity of Web sites such as
CNN, I Universe, and Amazon.
Nevertheless, there are those who in times of profound change consciously decide to view challenge
as opportunity rather than as the final nails in the
coffin of their demise. These entities, at least in the
case of the printed word, search for ways to provide
their clients with exceptional service, timely, in-depth
information and passionate reporting. Subsequently,
after thirty years, TaeKwonDo Times stands head and
shoulders above all others in advancing these goals
within the Tae Kwon Do community.
Clearly, in today’s highly competitive, often
commercially-abusive environment, it is not uncommon for expediency to trump tradition, compromise
to replace integrity. We see this tradeoff every day
in regards to governance, health care, and the convoluted mechanizations of greed-ridden financial
institutions. But the martial arts, although originally
intended as tools of war, have evolved beyond this
singular purpose into a method, or Way, of developing indomitable will, a strong body and an enlightened mind. Consequently, TaeKwonDo Times, as a
reflection of its mission to unite the world through
the martial arts, has for decades become the primary journal of the national, Korean martial art
by accurately reporting its triumphs and its defeats
alongside its shining moments and its occasional
embarrassments. TaeKwonDo
Times represents an internationally accepted
chronicle that keeps
track of advances
and accomplishments within its
field of interest
by equitably
balancing the
editorial expectations of disparate factions such
as the International
Taekwondo
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Moreover, the publisher and
editors of TaeKwonDo Times
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their 27,000 subscribers and
By Doug Cook
readers by providing featured news segments, columns expressing the diverse viewpoints of their
authors, current news items and listings of upcoming events, all for the benefit of those sincerely practicing both the world sport and traditional martial
art of Tae Kwon Do.
But perhaps most importantly, TaeKwonDo
Times, through the good offices of Grandmaster/
CEO Woojin Jung and staff members, has
embraced the digital age at the speed of light
through the recent creation of their comprehensive
Web site at www.taekwondotimes.com. Complete
with an up-to-the-minute blog, product reviews,
photo gallery, online store and contributions by
cybercolumnists such as Erica Linthorst, this destination in the digital community dovetails perfectly
with the physicality of the traditional magazine
that, for thirty years, has acted as a beacon of
knowledge for Tae Kwon Doists worldwide.
In spite of the PCs universal onslaught, there is
little doubt that TaeKwonDo Times will heartily
survive the current tsunami washing over an ailing
publishing industry steeped in dated conventions.
For just as Tae Kwon Do is growing exponentially,
so will the need for information regarding the
nature of its techniques, culture and heritage; and
what better venue to publicize these aspects than
one that has reported in its pages the maturation of
a provincial martial art into an Olympic sport and
the transformation of empty-hand weapons of war
into a modern martial discipline invoking virtue in
those willing to practice it with purpose.
As a columnist for TaeKwonDo Times for the
past nine years, it has been an honor to be associated with this vital publication. There is much I
have learned both as an avid reader and staff writer.
It is my sincere hope that TaeKwonDo Times will
continue to provide martial artists with articles
and information that will enrich the practice of
Tae Kwon Doists around the world for decades to
come. Happy 30th Anniversary and congratulations
to all at TaeKwonDo Times…Kamsahamnida!
Master Doug Cook, a fifth-dan black belt, is head instructor of the Chosun Taekwondo Academy located in Warwick, New York, a senior student of Grandmaster
Richard Chun, and author of the best-selling books entitled: Taekwondo…Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior, and Traditional Taekwondo…Core Techniques,
History and Philosophy, published by YMAA of Boston. His third book, Taekwondo–A Path to Excellence, focusing on the rewards and virtues of Tae Kwon Do,
will be released in 2009.He can be reached for discussions or seminars at [email protected] or www.chosuntkd.com.
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The
Community
of
TKD
The ITA
assing the Torch of Community Service
and P
By David Higgs
Long ago before mankind became civilized,
family groups banded together for protection and
improved chances for sustenance and survival.
Huddled around the campfire late at night, stories
and experiences were passed along to younger generations so that they might benefit from the knowledge of their forbearers. As societies advanced into
permanent settlements, entire communities gathered on “village greens” or in “plazas” to make decisions pertaining to the group as a whole. Through
these practices, prior knowledge was passed along
to the next generation and young people learned
from their elders how to live together. In this manner, strong communities were built which possessed
a sense of identity and some sense of heritage; a
place from which their knowledge and identity
began. Today, how do we pass this knowledge along
to our children while keeping up with our busy
schedules?
Under the leadership of Grandmasters Craig
Kollars, Bert Kollars, Art Monroe, and Dr.
He-Young Kimm, the International Taekwondo
Alliance (ITA) has developed a martial art curriculum that includes more than punching and kicking.
It includes the elements that are important to every
society, but emphasized in the Korean tradition of
community service. In ancient times, martial artists
were not merely soldiers or warriors, they were the
protectors of the community. They gave of themselves because they had the strength to do so. Their
skills as warriors and their qualities of honor, honesty, courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control,
courage, strength, humility, and knowledge were
invaluable within the general community. Through
the ITA and the Ho-Am (Tiger Rock) Taekwondo
schools, these time-honored traditions and values
are passed on to new generations of TKD practitioners.
From July 9 through 16, 2009, the ITA World
Championships and Seminar were held in
Birmingham, Alabama. While covering the event,
Dr. He-Young Kimm approached me and asked me
to interview the grandmasters and leading masters
of the ITA; most of whom were in attendance for
this annual event. I considered this to be an excellent way to acquire a better understanding of the
organization. Dr. Kimm immediately introduced
me to Grandmaster (GM) Bert Kollars; eighth-dan
and one of the three pioneers of the ITA, of which
he currently serves as CEO.
GM Bert Kollars explained many aspects of
the ITA mission and how it was implemented.
The overall goal of the ITA is to prepare young
people to be community-minded citizens who take
responsibility for their own actions and dedicate
themselves to serving the community in which they
live. “Leadership,” he explained, “requires the courage to put yourself in a responsible position. Not
everyone wants to take the responsibility of leadership.” By mentoring young people, Tae Kwon Do
Dr. He-Young Kimm teaching Kwon Bub Bo form to the ITA Masters.
instructors influence them with their dedication
to training, their actions toward other people, and
decision making skills. GM Kollars also stressed
community outreach. “Do not limit your outreach
services strictly to those close to you. Get out of
your comfort zone and reach out to those in more
desperate need.” As I looked at my notes and the
topics we were covering, the word “community”
emerged from the page.
I began to realize that Tae Kwon Do was a
vehicle by which traditions were passed along to
support the community. Today’s society is interrupted by the hectic race to acquire more material
possessions. Every minute appears to be filled with
activities, yet it leaves little time for the less tangible
qualities necessary for building a successful family or community. Our children no longer hear the
stories of traditions or their family histories. Even
the evening meals, where all family members once
gathered around the dinner table and discussed
their daily activities and their plans for tomorrow,
are now rare.
When a parent brings a child to a TKD school,
their immediate wish is to provide the child with
an atmosphere of order, structure, and discipline
while engaging them in physical activities and concepts of traditions. Self-defense is now seen as only
one aspect produced from this training. Modern
education can no longer fill this vacancy as they are
encouraged to present a view of all world values.
In many cases, we have abandoned any set traditions in an effort not to offend all other traditions.
This leaves a large gap in the social identity of our
children. TKD training, and the traditions that it
provides, helps to fill this gap.
Grandmaster Art Monroe, eighth-dan of New
Orleans, Louisiana, maintains that the martial art
atmosphere must stress family, community, and
social values over kicking and punching. Children
learn through the action of others, therefore, if all
that they learn is kicking and punching they will be
unprepared for confrontations that require decision
making, diplomacy, and sometimes compromise.
“We must teach them that they are responsible
for their actions, and we ask them what they can
do to make the world a better place.” This falls in
line with an ITA philosophy called “Laws of the
Harvest.” To get a good product you must first put
in good ingredients.
After leaving Grandmaster Monroe, I literally bumped into ninth-dan Grandmaster Craig
Kollars, who began his martial art journey in 1969.
He was very busy at that moment but promised to
set aside time later in the day for me. I did not have
to wait long. We soon found a corner away from
the competition and engaged in a conversation that
made me feel as if we had known each other for
years. Opening the conversation, GM Kollars stated
that much of his martial art philosophy stemmed
from his Midwestern upbringing. Growing up on
a farm made him appreciate the things around
him and that a community was no better than the
efforts put forth to build it and improve upon it. As
he stated, “Leave the land better than you find it. In
TKD training, you have to cultivate your students,
weed out the bad traits and try to instill positive
In front of General Kim, Yushin’s Tomb.
traits. Kids lack the basic fundamentals of society.
Why? Parents want their children to have discipline, respect for others, and confidence in themselves. How can we help them acquire these traits??
According to GM Kollars, “By providing students
with an understanding of the tenets of Tae Kwon
Do, instructors introduce students to a system of
values based in traditions that have served mankind
nd
for centuries. Traditions were established based
upon positive results from various positive actions.
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Many of these traditions are shared by various
societies. If you help a neighbor harvest his crops
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or build a barn, he is inclined to help you with your
endeavors. Another important quality in teaching
g.
anything is to have passion for what you are doing.
I love Tae Kwon Do more now than when I first
n
started. And, you must remember that we are all in
this together. No success is a singular accomplishment. Without others we would not succeed.”
On May 2, 2009, Grandmaster Craig Kollars,
Grandmaster Bert Kollars, and Grandmaster Art
Monroe were inducted into the United States
Grandmaster Honor Society joining other Tae
ckk
Kwon Do pioneers, such as Henry S. Cho and Jack
Hwang. The positive influence of the grandmasters echoes in the words and philosophies of their
instructors, masters, and senior masters.
James Bailey, Eighth-Dan
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Grandmaster Bailey has been in the Tuscaloosaa
area since 1981. He has opened three schools in
the area and established a great relationship with
the community. “I think those of us who become
teachers do so because of a need to make a difference in life and to pass along to the student a sense
of service to others. When you think about it, it is
all about the student anyway. What greater compliment is there than to have a student exceed your
abilities? Student success enhances instructor success. We should start each day asking ‘How can we
help a student today?’”
“When a prospective student first enters one
of our schools, we have to determine the best way
to help this person attain their goals. Most of the
time, they mention self-defense or getting into
shape, but many times their needs have to do with
deeper issues; a sense of belonging, self-esteem, lack
of life focus, etc. Once we determine how best to
supply those needs, the better chance the student
has for other successes. Tae Kwon Do is merely the
instrument we use to accomplish these goals.”
ITA Mission Statement
The Founding Members of the ITA began
their TaeKwonDo training in the late 1960s
and early 1970s and their professional association in 1977. In 1983, the foundation of what
has become the International TaeKwonDo
Alliance was formed to pursue a great vision.
Today, ITA serves as a TaeKwonDo curriculum, certification/standards, and Events
Services Company. The International
TaeKwonDo Alliance is built on the solid
principles of its tenets: Honor, Courtesy,
Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Courage,
Community, Strength, Humility, and
Knowledge. The goal of the ITA is to empower
member Instructors and students to enrich
their personal, artistic, and professional lives
through Ho-Am TaeKwonDo training.
While training authentic and highly skilled
TaeKwonDo artists, the ITA believes the highest purpose of TaeKwonDo education is to prepare students for the responsibilities of citizenship. Ho-Am TaeKwonDo is about real and
powerful experiences, resulting in the discovery
of innate capabilities and a heightened sense of
responsibility. To that end, we encourage our
students to use their Martial Arts knowledge to
improve our communities through one act of
leadership, public service, and
mentoring at a time.
Grandmaster
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Calhoun,
alhoun,
Eighth-Dan
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ighth Dan
Gulfport, Mississippi
“I try to stress to my students that the martial
art environment is a constant pursuit of challenges.
You learn to face the challenge at hand and then
work through the problem to attain your desired
goal. Your time of ‘struggle’ is, in fact, a time of
building and developing your strength. Regardless
of the nature of the challenge, it is our overall goal
to be happy. Therefore, you must find the tools
to make yourself happy. Youth of today see the
results of success, but they don’t see the hard work
and years spent to bring about the success. They
somehow believe that success just happens. We try
to show them how hard work can result in positive
outcomes. It takes dedication and practice on a regular basis. We also stress positive interaction with
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other people. Too many times a person will say ‘I’m
sorry’ and then think that will make everything
okay. It doesn’t! If you injure someone, the pain
doesn’t go away just because you say you are sorry.
You must change your mindset by saying, ‘I was
wrong. I will change my behavior.’ By making the
change, you have admitted your mistake and taken
action to avoid a similar mistake in the future. That
means being responsible!”
Grandmaster Rick Hall, Eighth-Dan
Chattanooga, Tennessee
“Over the past 25 years, I have played a role in
opening nine ITA schools and taught hundreds
of students. When prospective students enter my
school they frequently ask about self-defense, but
mostly they are looking for something that will
boost their self-esteem while helping them keep
physically fit. Many of them lack self-confidence
and may have been bullied at some point in their
lives. Combine these characteristics with the fact
that more and more of them lack a male figure in
their lives. In that way, I serve as a mentor and role
model. Parents want positive activities for their
children. I feel that Tae Kwon Do provides that
special something and helps create a positive peer
group with which to interact. One of my main rules
is that all students respect each other. This doesn’t
mean that they will always like each other but they
should learn to respect all people, even those different from themselves. That is where my student
mentoring program comes in. When students
teach other students, they learn to be patient, and
respectful. Out of habits practiced in the dojang,
students carry these habits to other areas of their
lives, school and family.”
Marv Conway, Seventh-Dan
Houston, Texas
“You must maintain an insight into the youthful mind. As you teach Tae Kwon Do, you must
also attempt to connect with your students at different levels. We do various community projects.
Frequently, I will take students with me when we
have a house to build for Habitat for Humanity.
They learn a little about manual labor and what it
means to help someone and make a difference in
their life. It also provides an opportunity to reinforce positive actions through example. When you
have time for a break and they pass out the cold
drinks and snacks, you can set the example for
your students. Instead of choosing the carbonated
drinks, choose water. Instead of taking the chips
loaded with sodium and cholesterol, choose fruit. In
many cases, the students are watching you and will
follow your example. You have just influenced them
to make a healthy choice. When the work is done,
we sometimes will take time for skateboarding or
some other youthful activity. Martial artists live by
a different code. We believe we are here to make a
difference.”
Wiley F. Robinson, Seventh-Dan
Franklin, Tennessee
“One of my personal missions is to make people
better physically. Many people do not eat well simply because they have not been taught how. Other
challenges include improper socialization and lifestyle illnesses. What do you do to help your body?
After hours of sitting behind a desk, what do you
do for the only body you will have in this lifetime?
It doesn’t matter if you live in a large city or a small
town, you must set a disciplined routine to provide
for your body’s needs. Many of us have good intentions and sign up for classes in various exercise
programs but we rarely follow through. The stress
of our fast-paced lives is a great distraction. Many
people had fabulous athletic careers in high school
or college, but how do you continue that throughout
your life? Tae Kwon Do provides an answer. It is an
activity that you can pursue for a lifetime. It is also a
great activity to share with your family and children.
And, it can be a lifelong learning experience.”
2009 ITA International Taekwondo Championship, officers and black belts.
Michael
Cerminaro,
Seventh-Dan
Ventura,
California
“I feel that Tae Kwon
Do is a vessel or the
medium through which
we reinforce the community. By training students
in a value system that
interacts and supports
fellow students, they
develop the social skills
to better interact with
people outside of the
dojang. Parents desire
that their children develop better skills, the abilITA group picture at Bulguksa Temple, 2004
ity to focus on a project,
socialize with others, demonstrate respect for those
a methodical routine for exercise, but training
around them, and confidence in themselves. Tae
requires the individual to constantly raise the bar.
Kwon Do can help reach these goals. We provide
This leads to constant improvement. ‘Good’ is the
positive reinforcement and a positive environment
enemy of ‘Great’. Never settle for having executed a
in which to train. Many people have the perspective
good technique. Being satisfied with merely ‘good
of martial arts in general as being violent and protechnique’ leads to complacency. Always strive to
moting violence. We concentrate on preparedness.
make it great. Tae Kwon Do instructors should
We never use the word ‘fight’ or ‘fighting-stance’. It
serve as role models for students in this area. They
contains a negative element. We focus on defense
are responsible for providing leadership and their
and physical fitness. In an effort to give back to the
every movement serves as an example for their
community, we offer various scholarships in our
students. This example not only applies to the
Tae Kwon Do schools. Students who are nomimasters and instructors, but also cascades through
nated by an outside advocate (teacher, principal, or
the ranks to include everyone as a vital part of the
other authority figure) can attend class tuition free.
process. Each student may have different goals
This program allows students who could best benand disciplinary needs, but through Tae Kwon
efit from Tae Kwon Do, the opportunity to learn,
Do training and repetition they develop the “artist
who might otherwise never venture into a Tae
mind.” Repetition leads to discovery which can lead
Kwon Do school.”
to excellence. It is the process of learning, or the
journey, that builds the character and skill of the
Lili Bowen, Sixth-Dan
student. No one simply arrives at the destination.
Woodstock, Georgia
They must endure the journey to appreciate arriving at the goal.”
“I think the greatest thing about Tae Kwon Do
and the ITA is the love for tradition and authenBrian Mitchelmore, Sixth-Dan
ticity. We should always respect it and protect it.
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Traditions are not just made, they are developed
over long periods of time for the improvement of
“I became acquainted with the ITA while stasociety. By understanding tradition, we develop
tioned
in Pensacola, Florida, as part of a detachgreater respect for improvement and excellence.
ment
from
the Royal Navy. In 1990, I returned to
Tae Kwon Do training always pushes you to excel
the
UK
to
teach
Tae Kwon Do. I am now retired
and enhance your skills. That is how a ‘workout’
and ‘training’ differ in comparison. A workout is
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from the Navy so I teach full-time. I was drawn
to the ITA due to the leadership of Grandmaster
Bert Kollars. He instills confidence in the organization and is never too busy to receive a phone call
or answer a question. He, in his methodical way,
works through problems very well and quite logically. The ITA requires commitment to the spread
of Tae Kwon Do for the benefit of others, loyalty
to the organization, and respect among members.
The ITA provides a serene environment in which
to train and learn without arrogant attitudes. The
level of support that I receive is evident in the
fact that all of the ITA Grandmasters have visited England to assist in seminars and classes. My
future goals include adding the Han Mu Do curriculum to my classes and to learn more about Han
Philosophy.”
Mark Spain, a sixth-dan master and student to
Master Mitchelmore stated, “Tae Kwon Do and
the ITA provide an atmosphere of lifelong learning
with no end in sight.”
Glen Morgan, Sixth-Dan
Minneapolis/Lakeville,
Minnesota
“As one of the more recent members to join
the ITA, I would like to point out the amount of
respect that members show to each other. They
always maintain a positive attitude and are willing
to work through problems together. They are an
education based organization and emphasize the
mental training aspects of Tae Kwon Do as the
elements that contribute to a strong community.
As far as
as supporting
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nd in
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schools
instructors
go, they do what they say they will do. They have
great communication from the top ranks down.
Grandmaster Bert Kollars wants your telephone
calls and expects to hear from you regularly. They
are a community aware organization and feel that
all that you do as an instructor should in some way
reflect in the community you serve. Through Tae
Kwon Do training, students should gain confidence
and feel good about themselves. They learn to be
respectful of others and maintain a positive attitude
at all times.”
As I listened to each of these instructors from
the senior master level to the instructor level, I
realized they all had one thing in common; they
are educators. They do not teach in a conventional
school supported by traditional curriculum set upon
a stringent schedule, but they desire and expect
a positive outcome. With Tae Kwon Do as the
medium, they open the lines of communication in
order to pass the torch of community consciousness
to the next generation of students. Communities
are made up of people working together for mutual
benefit. Learning to serve the needs of others does
not diminish your self-esteem; it enhances it. Tae
Kwon Do provides concepts of tradition and structure lacking in our current society. It gradually raises
the bar of excellence so that students can recognize
their achievements, and it fills a very important gap
in self-awareness and identity needed for confidence
and success in our modern world. It passes the torch
of community awareness to our youth along with a
plan for success.
Front (L-R): Rick Hall, Art Monroe, Bert Kollars, James Bailey, and Joe Calhoun.
Back (L-R): Craig Kollars and Dr. He-Young Kimm
Dr. He-Young Kimm,
Ninth-Dan Grandmaster
David Higgs: Dr. Kimm, how did you become
involved with the ITA?
Dr. Kimm: Actually, in early 1970, I was one of
the pioneers in the early stages of the American
Taekwondo Association (ATA). And, the three
founders of the ITA, Craig Kollars, Bert Kollars,
and Art Monroe, were junior instructors of the
ATA. In 1974, I and GM Hank Lee (Haeng Ung
Lee) gave a seminar in Omaha, Nebraska, and those
three instructors attended. By the late 1970s, I had
left the ATA to concentrate on teaching self-defense,
Hapkido-Kuk Sook-Taekwondo, and ki breathing exercises. In 1987, I formed the Han Mu Do
System. During the meantime, by the end of 1980,
those three people became independent from the
ATA and formed a small independent association.
Through their hard work their association grew
rapidly. By the end of 1990, they approached me for
advice on how to maintain traditional Tae Kwon Do
while providing modern/contemporary needs. So,
for the last ten years, I have been a member.
David Higgs: How do you feel that you contribute
to ITA organization?
Dr. Kimm: Today the ITA has 26,000 active
members with over 200 schools. My job is to help
find a balance between traditional Tae Kwon Do
and progressive teaching. An example would be, I
arranged to invite World Taekwondo Federation
Grandmaster Park Hae Man, Kukkiwon highranking examiner, and International Taekwondo
Federation Grandmaster Hwang Kwang Sung,
Chairman of the Merging Committee for the ITF,
to conduct seminars
for the ITA so that
the ITA high-ranking
grandmasters could
see where they stood
as compared to these
international leaders.
Secondly, I bring ITA
high-ranking black
belts to Korea to see
the many different
styles of Korean martial arts, including the
Kukkiwon. Since the
ITA pioneers started
from the Chung Do
Kwan system, I led
Dr. He-Young Kimm
them to Grandmaster
Lee Won Kuk so that they could experience their
martial art roots and have a better understanding
about what they were teaching. Also, I provided
a chance for the ITA high-ranking leaders to join
with the United States Taekwondo Grandmaster
Society, which was formed by the pioneers of
Korean Tae Kwon Do masters in the United
States. I also encouraged them to learn two other
martial arts as minor fields of study, besides Tae
Kwon Do. I gave them the example of a tripod. It
needs three legs to stand steadily. In order to develop a balanced martial art, you have to know how to
kick/punch in a forward motion, and a pull-back
throwing motion, and a twisting sideways with
joint-locking motions, and also pindown groundwork. So, ITA black belts have the chance to practice, not only Tae Kwon Do, but also Han Mu Do
and Brazilian Jiujutsu. In this way, you can have a
well-rounded personality. Besides guiding them, I
learn a lot from them about their progressive vision
of the future of martial arts, such as community
service, dojang managerial skills, and method of
curriculum construction. Even at 70 years of age, I
still have room for more learning.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: David Higgs began martial art
training in 1973. He holds the rank of fifth-degree black belt in
Han Mu Do and fifth-degree black belt in Hapkido and thirddan in Tae Kwon Do. He has received extensive training from
Dr. He-Young Kimm of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Master J.R.
West of Ridgeland, Mississippi; and Professor Sergio Chavez of
Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Kimm explaining the history of
General Kim Yushin.
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ITA Artistic Philosophy Formula
Artist First + 10 + 3 + 3 + 3 = Artistry and Legacy
Artist First
ITA artists believe the foundation and future of the Alliance rely upon each member’s dedication to the traditional Tae Kwon Do philosophy of being an Artist First. Only continued practice and dedication to the
art can sustain the ITA artist in his or her further roles of Instructor and School Director.
+ 10 Tenets of TKD
Tae Kwon Do artists live their lives according to the following ten tenets: Honor, Courtesy, Integrity,
Perseverance, Self Control, Courage, Community, Strength, Humility and Knowledge.
For 4000 years, Tae Kwon Do artists have trained in three areas of Tae Kwon Do discipline. Only if all
areas are brought together in a balanced approach is true artistry reached.
1. Physical expression and defense skills (The highest level can only be developed through consistent
practice.)
2. Concentration and discipline training, called “ki” training ( Just as one can read a paragraph without
understanding what is read, if the mind is not disciplined, so too, physical movement performed
without concentration will not result in increased knowledge.)
3. Study of the human spirit and behavior through literature, history, and art (Only by learning about
others will we be able to learn more about ourselves.)
+ 3 TKD Learning Formats
TKD artistic skill is achieved through three primary learning structures and requires investing in continuing education.
v Group lessons led by student’s instructor allowing interaction with other students
v Personal training sessions by the student allowing uninterrupted reflection, repetition, and introspection
v Private lessons allowing a continued fostering of student/instructor relationship and enhancing
artistic understanding
+ 3 Required Movement Guidelines
Safe—must be mechanically correct to allow years of repetition without injury
Effective—must be mechanically correct to allow maximum power
Beautiful—must be mechanically correct to create artistically pleasing lines of movement
= Artistry & Legacy
By aspiring to the complete artistic philosophy formula, ITA artists will reach their highest levels of artistry
(technical skill and balance of mind and body).
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TIMES
2009 Hall of Fame
Master of the Year
Man of the Year
Ambassador of the Year
School of the Year
Female Martial Artist of the Year
Klaus Schuhmacher
Robert J. Ott
Leong Wai Meng
George Vitale
Sang Koo Kang
Ronda Sweet
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Grandmaster Kenneth P. MacKenzie is the President of the World Sin Moo Hapkido
Federation. Under the direct tutelage of DoJuNim Ji Han Jae, the founder of Korean Hapkido, Grandmaster MacKenzie has become the first American-born martial artist to attain
the esteemed rank and level of ninth-degree black belt in Sin Moo Hapkido. As DoJuNim Ji
prepares for semi-retirement in 2010, Grandmaster MacKenzie has been selected for advancement and, in addition, is among a select few chosen as successors who will guide Sin Moo
Hapkido into the new millennium.
A student for life, Grandmaster MacKenzie has been training in traditional Korean martial
arts since the age of eleven. He continues to train, research, and document all aspects of Sin
Moo Hapkido directly from the source. In addition to operating his five full-time and professional TaeKwon-Do & Hapkido dojangs in New Jersey, serving nearly 1000 active students,
Grandmaster MacKenzie helps to spread the martial arts throughout the world. Leading the
World Sin Moo Hapkido Federation, Grandmaster MacKenzie has taught Sin Moo Hapkido
to instructors and students in 16 countries. When traveling the globe, Grandmaster MacKenzie respects his role as both martial arts leader and ambassador for his native country, the
United States of America.
As a community leader, Grandmaster MacKenzie is active with local business groups, local schools, police departments (DARE), and
various charities. Understanding the power of
mentorship, Grandmaster MacKenzie’s awardwinning and trademarked ‘Champions in Life’
program, aimed at getting young people to set
positive goals, achieve excellent marks in school,
and avoid drugs and violence, has impacted tens
of thousands of children in recent years. In addition, his schools have donated over $50,000 in
scholarships to local families annually for each
of the past ten years. Grandmaster MacKenzie’s
dojangs, first opened in 1983, have often been
referred to as “pillars of the community” by area
leaders.
Moving forward, Grandmaster MacKenzie
is committed to maintaining high standards of
excellence personally, professionally, and in the
Korean martial arts. In addition to his dojang’s
regular and busy class schedules, he continues
to train and teach his staff (both volunteer and
professional) weekly. Via his leadership of the
World Sin Moo Hapkido Federation, the Hapkido community-at-large will be supported in
growing and maintaining the highest degree of
excellence. This will be done while preserving the
true art and traditions as per the founder.
Klaus Schuhmacher
Klaus Schuhmacher grew up in Frankfurt, Germany. His martial arts career began as a little
boy with Jiu-Jitsu and Judo under the legendary Grandmaster Heinz Guenther, who was after
Great Grandmaster Erich Rahn, the second highest ranked Judo and Jiu-Jitsu expert in Europe.
GM Schuhmacher is certified, recognized and officially registered by over 90 different martial arts organizations as the holder of several ranks in multiple styles and systems worldwide.
Additionally, he is the founder of the self-defense system, Progressive Hapkido, which grew
out of 34 years of learning, practicing and teaching the system of Hapkido. He learned from
instructors such as Song Il Hak, Sou Bong Kim, Yu Un Son (direct student of Soke Choi), and
Yang-Seung-Woo (Europe’s highest ranking Hapkido Grandmaster at that time).
Since 1981, GM Schuhmacher has taught members of the CIA, FBI, Special Forces, Army,
Presidential Bodyguards, Navy, Air Force, and the police and has given seminars and private
consultations all over the U.S., Europe, Caribbean, Asia, South and Central America. He is a
former World and European champion in Soft Style Weapons (1986) and a 22-time Grand
Champion in Kata and Weapons. Between 1983 and 1987, he performed in over 270 demonstrations in Europe and won three professional Thaiboxing fights in Thailand. Additionally,
he introduced original Hapkido in Thailand (1983), Costa Rica (1996), Yemen (2006) and
Bangladesh (2008).
He also is a Philippines certified Instructor for Stickfighting (Minos-Perez Kali), which
he has practiced since 1983, and a certified Military Close-Quarter Combat Tactics Senior
Instructor from his many years of teaching U.S. Special Forces, Army and Air Force personnel
during their overseas tours stationed in Germany.
He studied Chinese martial arts under the supervision of the great Sigung Wong-Ying-Kui
of the Wong-Gar-Kung-Fu style. He has continued to study Chinese medicine, philosophy
and martial arts for the past 32 years in Europe, Asia and the U.S. He is currently working to
complete his first book, The Complete Chinese Martial Arts Fact Book.
Since 1995, Grandmaster
Schuhmacher has been the
International Chairman of the
World Martial Arts League
and the founder of nine different international non-profit
martial arts organizations,
including the International
Council of Higher Martial Science Education, a worldwide
institution working for better
control of higher martial arts
levels and ranks. He believes
in fighting for human rights
worldwide and standing up to
injustice.
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Master of the Year
Robert J. Ott
At the age of six, Robert Ott’s mother introduced him to a U.S. Marine Corp Soldier. The soldier enjoyed
spending time with young Ott and took his mother and him to see a movie. It was a classic Kung Fu movie with its
standard delayed dubbing. It showed warriors fighting and using techniques that young Robert never thought possible. His eyes were stuck to the screen and when it was over a new concept of confidence and drive flowed through
his little body. The marine, a first-degree black belt in Okinawa Karate, soon gave young Ott a gift of a traditional
gi ( Japanese for dobok.) From that point, Robert Ott never stopped being a student of martial arts.
By the age of 11, Ott began to study Tae Soo Do, Chung Do Kwan under Master Richard M. Kenvin. During
his study under Master Kenvin, he earned his first-dan in Tae Soo Do, Chung Do Kwan and Tae Kwon Do, Kukkiwon. He also won first place in the New Jersey State Championship in junior heavyweight Olympic TKD and
first in the junior heavyweight division for the Fight for Cancer Championships.
In 1985, he left the Tae Kwon Do Association of South Jersey and spent a year traveling, studying, demonstrating and competing with a fellow martial artist, Kenneth P. MacKenzie. Little did Ott realize that MacKenzie was
to become not only a good friend and fellow martial artist, but a brother who would walk by his side through the
happiest and saddest times of his life. In 1986, Robert Ott sought out Grandmaster Goh Chae Tok, whom he
learned of by reading TKD Times, and began training under him. While studying directly under Grandmaster
Goh, he earned his first-dan in TKD, Mun Moo Kwan, second-dan in TKD, Mun Moo Kwan and also seconddan in TKD, Kukkiwon; and became the Head Office Manager and Chief Instructor for GM Goh’s headquarters,
Dragon Gym in Exton, Pennsylvania.
In 1989, Ott returned to New Jersey and opened up the Traditional Martial Arts Institute in Somerdale. He
earned his second-dan from the North American Hapkido Association. Toward the end of his first year at the
dojang, his life was changed forever. 19 years ago, a man put a gun to his head and pulled the trigger. The assault
would leave him forever blind, but not broken. He would go on to write an amazing biography, Certain Victory,
documenting his astounding recovery. He credits his nurse, Fran Orth, and Dr. Louies Cervantes to his survival.
Since finding his new vision in life, he has earned his third-dan by the Kido-Hae in 1993 by Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo and was awarded the Martial Arts Man of the Year by the World Martial Arts Association.
In 1995, he moved his entire life with two gym bags and $500 to the Great Northwest. It was this change that
allowed him to find his purpose. He found that his story had the power
to bring such positive spirit to all walks of life.
In his first 10 years in the Northwest, he held countless seminars. He
was the owner of the Modern Day Café, which did the food services
for the Western Regional Center of the National Oceanic Atmospheric
Administration. Here, he taught others who were blind or visually
impaired. He went on to earn his fourth, fifth and sixth-dans under
such men as Ji Han Jae, In Sun Seo, Rudy Timmerman, Kenneth P.
MacKenzie and Michael De Alba. He also designed the logo that
symbolizes the art that he now teaches, Kidokwan or “family with the
way of power.”
In 2004, he opened Certain Victory Food Services, Inc. He went
from a business of four people to one with over 500. During the five
years of operating this business, he has written his biography and
filmed a documentary on overcoming great obstacles in life. He is currently finalizing a special edition to his book, featuring a Part II, which
focuses on appreciation and admiration of the martial artists who have
become part of who he is today.
Today, he is the proud husband of Kimberly D. Ott, father to Savannah Alexis Ott and Robert J. Ott, Jr., and seventh-dan by the World
Sin Moo Hapkido Federation under President Kenneth P. MacKenzie and Founder Grandmaster Ji Han Jae. He is the Chairman of the
Washington State Business Enterprise Program, President and CEO of
Certain Victory Food Services, Inc. and Flowering Warrior Enterprises,
LLC, as well as the Chief Master of the Temple of Certain Victory in
Olympia, Washington.
Man of the Year
Leong Wai Meng
At the young age of six, Leong Wai Meng was introduced to the martial arts. From there,
he only continued to flourish under the light that martial arts cast upon him. He was a strong
competitor in the late 60s and early 70s, winning top awards in tournaments, including the 1st
ITF World Championships.
He began teaching TKD in Sweden in 1975 and soon made a trip to Greenland in 1976 to
visit a friend. It was on that trip that he would be set on the illustrious path of being a TKD
pioneer to the country of Greenland. But it all began with an odd stroke of luck. The weather
was bad, and since there are no roads in Greenland to travel from town to town, the customary
travel by helicopter was not permitted. So Leong Wai Meng was forced to take a boat. It was
on this boat that he was approached by a man in a tuxedo and asked to dinner, as it was rare to
see an Asian man in Greenland. This man was the Prime Minister of Greenland. That evening,
Leong Wai Meng ate dinner with the Prime Minister, Speaker of the Parliament, the Minister
of Sport and the President of the Sports Council. It was this dinner that started Leong Wai
Meng’s incredible journey to establishing TKD in Greenland.
By 1979, Leong Wai Meng formed
the Greenland Taekwon-Do Federation (which celebrated its 30 year
anniversary in November 2009).
That same year, he organized the 1st
Greenlandic National Championships
and hosted a visit from General Choi
Hong Hi, Grandmaster Khang Suh
Jong and Master Rhee Ki Ha. Since
establishing TKD 30 years ago in
Greenland, Dr. Leong Wai Meng has
set up 24 schools, with over 1,700 active members (about three percent of
the population of Greenland today.)
In 2009, Grandmaster Meng was
awarded the title of Dato, the equivalent to a Sir in England, by the King
of Malaysia. Dr. Grandmaster Leong
Wai Meng was also honored with a
Professorship in Pyongyang, DPR
Korea, by the Academic Degrees and
Titles Awards Committee. He was
awarded a Doctor’s of Sports Science
Professorship by Mr. Kwak Pom Ki in
September. Also a Vice President in
the ITF, it is easy to see why Grandmaster Meng’s accomplishments, both
in Greenland and the world, make
him the TKDT Man of the Year.
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Ambassador of the Year
George Vitale
George Vitale has been fascinated by the fighting arts since childhood. He started organized
boxing in the early 1970s. In 1972, he began wrestling. He then learned Tang Soo Do and
switched to TKD a couple of years later, joining ITF Main Dojang #21 in 1974. In those days,
the school also used the name Korean Karate, as few had heard of TKD and it was only the
second TKD school in all of Brooklyn. It was run by Master Kim Kwang Sung, who relocated
to Brooklyn from West Germany, where he was a pioneer. Mr. Vitale was promoted by Master
Kim to first-dan black belt in 1977 and certified by the legendary TKD pioneer Kwon Jae Hwa.
He was promoted by Grandmaster Charles E. Sereff and the USTF to fourth-dan in 1986. He
has also been a certified International Instructor, Examiner and Class “A” International Umpire
since 1987. In the early 1990s, Mr. Vitale served as the Vice President of the USTF. Additionally, he was one of 32 members of the ITF Board of Directors, nominated for that position by
General Choi Hong Hi himself.
Mr. Vitale was also a defensive tactics instructor during his 24-year career as a police supervisor with the New York State Troopers Bureau of Criminal Investigation. His assignments
included executive protection for numerous politicians, including personal bodyguard to Governors Mario Cuomo and George Pataki, undercover roles in sensitive organized crime investigations and heading the Governor’s NYC office state police response to the terrorist attacks of
September 11, 2001. He has authored numerous academic graduate research papers on the
martial arts and juvenile delinquency, on both the Master and Doctoral levels. As 2002 came to
an end, Mr. Vitale attained the rank of seventh-dan, being honored by the ITF.
He has traveled for TKD to some 40 countries, most states in the USA and several providences in Canada. His deep passion for TKD and vast experience have contributed to helping
him become a master teacher. Over the years, he has produced and contributed to the success
of many world and international
champions. Since 2006, Mr. Vitale
has also been an associate producer
and research director for two feature length documentaries on Tae
Kwon Do. These films document
the history of Tae Kwon Do and the
historic Goodwill Tour of the U.S.
by the North Korean team.
In 2009, Mr. Vitale was recommended for eighth-dan to the ITF
by several esteemed Tae Kwon Do
leaders. Mr. Vitale is most proud of
never making money from TKD.
Never realizing a monetary profit, he
has received so many other rewards
from helping people learn TKD
over the past 36 years. The joy of the
numerous thanks from students and
parents is all the riches this TKD
teacher really needs.
School of the Year
Sang Koo Kang
Sang Koo Kang was born in Seoul, Korea in 1966. As is the case with many Korean children, Sang’s early childhood was a hard existence and his only escape from the harsh realities
of life was his introduction, at the age of five, to Tae Kwon Do. Through his dedication to Tae
Kwon Do, young Sang discovered immediate success and excelled.
In his teen years, Sang relocated to the United States and continued his martial arts training in Tae Kwon Do. Always driven to succeed, he worked hard to distinguish himself in the
dojang while struggling to make ends meet for himself and his family. Sang survived those early
days by immersing himself in the daily rigors of training, going to school, playing football and
teaching Tae Kwon Do classes to elementary school children.
As a football player, Sang’s on-field accomplishment’s attracted the attention of Jimmy Johnson, who was the head football coach at the University of Miami. Sang was unable to attend
the University due to his perilous financial situation and a need to be near his father. Instead,
Sang enrolled at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, where he played as a walk-on
freshman, eventually earning a position on the team for the next four years.
In 1990, Sang opened his very first martial arts school in Miami Beach, Florida. With a
progressive attitude and a strong emphasis on compassion, patience and self perseverance, Sang
opened a second location in the community of Pembroke Pines. Sang’s popularity soared and
he spread his training program to the masses by adding three more training locations in communities throughout South Florida, most recently in South Beach.
Master Sang also specializes in custom training to provide individualized private lessons to
many busy executives and working professionals, as well as to dignitaries, famous actors, and
professional athletes. Among these are local politicians, the Saudi Prince and Princess, Wimbledon Champion Boris Becker, NFL Hall of Famer and actor Jim Brown, and their families.
Three South Florida communities, Miami Beach,
Pembroke Pines, and Surfside, have bestowed the
tremendous honor of awarding Master Sang with
the “key” to their cities and proclamations of an official “Master Sang Day.” He has been recognized in
multiple martial arts publications for his outstanding
accomplishments and community efforts. In addition
to appearing on local radio and television programs,
Master Sang has appeared in three major Hollywood
productions, Rush Hour 2, Rush Hour 3, and Shoot
Fighter.
Master Sang Koo Kang has become an inspiration
to the entire South Florida community and the many
persons he has met in his travels. He is a sixth-degree
in Tae Kwon Do (currently training for and qualified to attain seventh-degree in the near future) and
he has designed a specialized “TNT” program that
incorporates traditional Tae Kwon Do with Muay
Thai Kickboxing.
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Female Martial Artist of the Year
Ronda Sweet
Ronda Sweet began Tae Kwon Do in 1973, the year of Bruce Lee, Kung Fu and martial arts movies at the drive-in. She had
a boyfriend who was taking TKD classes at the local YMCA. Her motivation was not self-defense or self-improvement or
anything other than her boyfriend simply talking her into it. 36 years later, that boyfriend is only a first or second-degree black
belt, while Ronda Sweet earned her sixth-dan last year.
Her first class was a small class run by Joe Cook, a branch school of In Mook Kim, then of Des Moines, Iowa. Ronda
Sweet studied in Sioux City, Iowa, and tested in Des Moines. She brought her brothers and sisters into the class, as well as
her husband, for a short period of time. From early on, she was a dojang junkie. She did the books, sent bills, painted the walls
and worked out with the guys. They didn’t have protective gear back then and they wore their bruises and injuries with pride.
Friday nights were class and then a trip downtown practicing flying side kicks over parking meters and doing forms to loud
raucous music. During this time, she learned a lot about indomitable spirit and her own personal limits.
After a couple years break where her husband was transferred three or four times from city to city, state to state, and her
daughter was born, she landed in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She had missed TKD and signed up with Grandmaster Dong Wong
Kang. Like many transitions, off came the old belt and back came the white belt. That was ok with Ronda Sweet though, the
style was different and she wasn’t in a hurry for rank. She had a great school with lots of camaraderie and still has many friends
from her years at Kang’s. She even ran the school newsletter for awhile. It was there that she developed her passion for being a
referee.
One night in class in 1993, Grandmaster Kang probably set her on her current path without even knowing it. For some
reason that night, he singled her out and called her John Wayne. He commented on her dedication among other qualities, as
well as her propensity to say what she thought. Fast forward to 2009. Since that time, Ronda Sweet has turned her service to
TKD and its practitioners by attempting to improve the sport, the art and its governance; to make it fair for all and transparent
for everyone.
She went on to be appointed by United States Taekwondo Union (USTU) President Sang Chul Lee to the USTU Publication Committee and later the USTU Publication Chair. He also appointed her as President of the Oklahoma State Taekwondo Union. She later won three more terms before moving from Oklahoma to Louisiana.
During that period, she served as editor of the USTU magazine, as well as Webmaster for the USTU Website. In fact, she
spent so many midnight hours doing their own updates, the Web hosting company cut their monthly fee in half. Additionally,
she earned her A1 referee status and spent many weekends refereeing tournaments all over the country, including USTU Team
Trials. She lived and breathed TKD, even starting her own Website: www.Ladytkd.com.
During those years in Oklahoma, all junior competitors received state uniforms for competing in USTU Nationals and
Junior Olympics. All senior competitors received monetary compensation and they used all the funds for the benefit of the athletes in Oklahoma. She, along with other USTU staff, worked to try to bring that philosophy to all of the USTU. She learned
much about TKD outside the dojang from her then mentor, Master Guy Poos.
When it became apparent that there were even more serious issues within the USTU, she worked with many great people
dedicated to the athletes and members of the organization to again try to bring transparency and a level playing field for all
athletes.
When the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) took over
the USTU and converted it to the USA Taekwondo (USAT), Ronda Sweet served first as chair of the Awards Committee, and then on
the State Committee. She was asked to run for the Grassroots Director, which she did, winning that position and beginning her sojourn
on the USAT Board of Directors. During the second year of her first
term, she was elected Chair of the Board. Her students at Dunlap’s
Taekwondo in New Orleans weren’t all that impressed; they were
more interested in what she had to teach them, than the big wide
world of Tae Kwon Do politics.
Ronda Sweet has worked on the Board and with the CEO over
the last three years to re-establish the state organizations and their
state championships. She has also worked with Grandmaster J.P.
Choi and Hong Kong Kim to establish the Martial Arts Commission and to integrate them into the USAT. She has also worked to
bring the poomsae program more to the forefront and to support the
growing poomsae constituency. She is proudest of bringing bracket
poomsae to the recreational poomsae members. Since instituting this
change, they have seen poomsae numbers grow.
Ronda Sweet plans to continue to work to improve TKD as well
as to work within the Board of Directors to grow the USAT in many
ways.
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The Little School That Works
By Hal Pittman
It’s June in Southeastern Virginia, with temperatures creeping into the low 90s accompanied
by soaring humidity. Students have begun summer
break across Hampton Roads, and many children
are already engaged in carefree activities—long
lazy days, camp activities, and the constant lure of
Virginia Beach and the nearby Outer Banks. But
at Park’s Taekwondo Academy in Norfolk, it’s all
work.
Master Charles Park, 31, is guiding his sport
TKD team through the first of five days of twoa-day workouts on a hot Monday afternoon. The
fifteen or so students in the Park’s sport TKD
program range in age from seven to sixteen, and all
of them are soaked with sweat as Park runs them
through intensive conditioning—sprints, plyometrics, and paddle drills—in preparation for the
USA Taekwondo National Championships/Junior
Olympics to be held the following week in Austin,
Texas. An electric fan in the doorway keeps air
circulating throughout the workout area, and sweat
drops onto the mat as the young Tae Kwon Do
competitors push their own limits. A few parents
sitting in the outer waiting room quietly watch the
action.
Park’s Taekwondo Academy sits in a 1960s era,
non-descript Norfolk strip mall on a stretch of
Little Creek Road littered with discount stores,
carry-out Chinese restaurants, laundromats, barbershops, and used car dealerships. Park’s studio
Master Charles Park watches intently as Herschel
Kovacs squares off against an opponent.
Master Charles Park, of Park’s Taekwondo Academy,
Norfolk, Virginia, coaches Carlos Vasquez before
his first round match at the 2009 USA-Taekwondo
National Championship-Junior Olympics in Austin,
Texas. Photo by Hal Pittman
is next door to a pub, and on occasion during
afternoon classes, parents in the outside waiting
area can hear jukebox music through the walls as
Grandmaster Chan Hak Park, 65, takes the children’s class through a lesson.
Grandmaster Park is a genuine Virginia TKD
legend. He’s served twice as the Virginia State
Taekwondo Association president, was the AAU
national team coach in 1980, served as head of the
U.S. demonstration team, and is a two-time former
Korean national champion and an Asian bantam
weight champion. Parents of his younger students
admire the discipline Grandmaster Park brings to
his classes. He opened his first dojang in Northern
Virginia in 1973, and a few years later moved his
school to Norfolk.
These days, Grandmaster Park’s oldest son,
Charles, teaches many of the classes and runs the
sport TKD competition team, which he started in
2005; Charles is also Virginia State Taekwondo
Association South Region Head Coach for 20092010.
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Members
of the Team
Park Sport
Taekwondo
team train
during two-aday sessions
in Norfolk,
Virginia, while
preparing for
the 2009 USATaekwondo
National
Championships-Junior
Olympics.
Photo by John Gay.
Herschel
Kovacs (blue
hogu) on the attack at the 2009
USA-Taekwondo National
Championships-Junior
Olympics
in Austin,
Texas. Kovacs
captured the
bronze medal
in World Class
Sparring.
Photo by Hal Pittman.
backed into a corner. “Whose legs are longer? Curl!
Curl around!”
It’s not gentle instruction at Park’s; it’s hands
on, traditional, challenging, and in-your-face. The
famous Alabama football coach Bear Bryant would
be pleased. Make a mistake and the instruction gets
louder; make it twice and you may be doing 100
pushups or running laps. Everyone on Team Park is
singled out for training blunders—from rookies to
Junior Olympic champions.
Team Park starts every session with conditioning,
before students shift into sparring gear and the real
coaching begins. The teenage black belts do conditioning exercises alongside the younger team members and also help train the younger players, then
they do their own training in the evenings. This
week, the team members going to nationals will
spar four or five matches daily early in the week, but
Charles Park will curtail contact by about mid-week
to keep his athletes injury-free going into nationals.
***
Team Park members competing on the first day
in Austin arrive by noon on Monday, June 29, to
weigh-in and register. Nearly half of the team members have been wrestling with colds for a week, and
Master Park has also fought off a case of the flu; he
worries that illness may weaken the team at the very
time they need strength to peak—but he doesn’t
show any of that concern to the kids.
Four Team Park athletes will compete Tuesday
in the ten to eleven-year-old category—two in
their first nationals, and two 2008 defending gold
medalists, who will move up from the eight to
nine-year age group. Team members competing
Each year, Team Park has grown and taken a few
more competitors to the annual USA Taekwondo
National Championships/Junior Olympics.
Between 2005 and 2008, Park’s competitors
brought home 12 individual gold medals—and
amazingly, nearly every Park’s competitor who has
competed nationally has medaled.
There are no frills inside Park’s, just a matted
floor, mirrored walls, a heavy bag at one end of the Master Charles Park coaches Evan Pittman in his semi-final match at
2009 USA-Taekwondo National Championships-Junior Olympics
dojang, and assorted paddles and mats. You won’t the
in Austin, Texas. Pittman took second place in sparring, losing in sudden death overtime in the finals. Photo by Hal Pittman.
see weapons training or creative forms or other
forms of martial arts being taught; it’s traditional
Tae Kwon Do, with instruction in poomsae and
sparring, and Team Park is primarily focused on
training for Olympic Sparring. “Forms are subjective,” says one Team Park parent, “My kids just do
forms for a warm-up. On the other hand, in sparring, everyone pretty much knows who wins.”
The magic here is in the effort the students put
in, and the technical expertise of Charles Park, who
allows no mistakes to slip by.
“Let’s go, let’s go, you look like two green belts,”
Park booms, as two poom belts spar. “Why are
you jamming?” He demands of a poom belt who is
on Wednesday and Thursday have also arrived
in Austin, and Park puts the entire 13 and under
team through a 45-minute workout in the hotel.
Afterwards, he gathers the competitors together to
talk to them.
“Leave everything on the mat tomorrow,” he
emphatically states. “When it’s over, we don’t
want to say ‘I should have or I could have’… Have
confidence in your training and how hard you
have worked to get here. Have confidence in your
instructors and the teammates you’ve trained with.
We are all here to win at nationals. I want to be able
to call Grandmaster Park tomorrow and tell him
how well you did.”
It’s a tall order, and Park knows it—but he also
knows that any of the kids on Team Park can win a
national title on any given day—they are that good.
They close out the training session with a team
cheer, and its time to rest and prepare for tomorrow.
Competition at the USA Taekwondo National
Championships/Junior Olympics is stiff. More
than 2,000 athletes and 500 coaches register for the
multi-day event at the Austin, Texas, Convention
Center, as USA Taekwondo contests poomsae,
breaking, weapons and sparring divisions on 16
mats simultaneously. On Tuesday at one point, Park
moves between coaching duties on four mats as his
athletes spar.
Only two of the four ten to eleven-year-old Park’s
competitors make it to the medal rounds. First-time
nationals competitor Carlos Vasquez, a promising green belt, is eliminated by eventual champion
Ami Ikanovic, while Michael Porter, who earned
the 2008 gold in elite sparring, is also eliminated
before the medal rounds. Herschel Kovacs, a multitime gold medalist, wins three matches, but has to
settle for bronze in world class sparring; and Evan
Pittman, a first-year team member, wins three to
reach the grass roots sparring finals, but takes silver
in sudden death overtime.
“You have to continue to improve,” Park tells
Pittman after his second place finish. “This is all
about constant improvement. You have to keep
working.”
On Wednesday, Team Park’s lone female,
Angelica Porter, steps up to claim Park’s first 2009
gold medal in sparring. Porter regularly spars with
the boys in sport class, including her older brother
Michael, and her tenacity shows as she wins in the
world class division. Then, a day later, Park coaches
the second of three Kovacs’ brothers, Virgil, to gold
in the 12 to 13-year-old black belt grass roots spar-
The 2009 Team Park national team members, shown here
flanked by Master Charles Park and Grandmaster Chan Hak
Park, captured eight medals at the 2009 USA-Taekwondo National Championships-Junior Olympics in Austin, Texas. Team
Park competitors have won 14 national championship titles
since 2005. Photo by John Gay.
ring division. Kovacs wins four straight matches,
securing the gold medal with a head kick score in
overtime.
Friday is the final day for Team Park, with four
Team Park senior black belts competing in the very
competitive 14 to 17-year-old world class sparring divisions. Of those, only Jamil Barnes and
Emmanuel Fountain, both former national champions, make it to the semi-finals—and both must
settle for bronze this year—although both qualify
for the Junior National Team Trials in August in
Colorado Springs.
Six of 11 Team Park members have medaled in
sparring—two golds, one silver and three bronzes—
and Barnes and Fountain have also earned silver
medals in forms. Charles Park is disappointed that
not of all his team members could medal in sparring at nationals this year—it has almost become an
expectation with Team Park—but he doesn’t dwell
on it. He takes the 4th of July weekend off, and on
Monday morning begins mapping the training for
his two 14 to 17-year-old competitors who have
qualified for Junior Team Trials.
Emmanuel Fountain, one of the 14-17 black belts,
won the USAT fight-offs in Colorado Springs and
made the 14-17 national team.
For more information, please visit
parks-taekwondo-norfolk.com
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Hal Pittman is a Navy admiral
currently based in Tampa, Florida. He is an award-winning
writer and the former editorial director of the Navy’s flagship
publication—All Hands magazine. He is also the father of Evan
Pittman of the 2009 Team Park Sport Taekwondo competition
team.
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THE LEGEND OF
BLACK BELT
DAIWON MOON
In this exciting new graphic novel, the life of legendary martial artist, Daiwon Moon is depicted. The
story begins at the 1965 Pan-American Martial Art Championships, where Moon wins for the third
year in a row. Soon he is approached by a Karate Master from Mexico, who invites him to his country.
Thus begins the journey of a lifetime, as Moon travels the world, teaching and training people such as
Mohammed Ali. His training becomes so well-known that he attracts more and more students and soon
he is hailed as the Father of Tae Kwon Do in Mexico. With 40,000 students trained in Tae Kwon Do in
Mexico, Daiwon Moon is considered a national hero. Read his amazing story and learn about the pioneer
of TKD in Mexico!
The Legend of Black Belt Daiwon Moon is the first in a series of graphic novels that Dammora
Publishing is producing in both Korean and English on well-known Tae Kwon Do pioneers throughout
the world. Two more novels are currently in production, including ones on Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee
who is considered to be the Father of Tae Kwon Do in the United States, and Tae Eun Lee, a Canadian
Tae Kwon Do pioneer. A total of 30 books on Tae Kwon Do pioneers, including TKD Times publisher
Grandmaster Woojin Jung, are expected to be completed over the next three to five years. The animated
genre was chosen to tell their stories, since they would be easier read and understood throughout the
world, with pictures and words together telling the stories of the martial arts masters.
To get your copy of The Legend of Black Belt Daiwon Moon, visit the store at taekwondotimes.com!
Celebrating 30 Years of
TIMES
An Interview with Publisher Grandmaster Woojin Jung
By Stephen DiLeo
TaeKwonDo Times will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. Throughout the magazine’s history, perhaps no one man
has had more impact on the publication than Grandmaster Woojin Jung. After arriving in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, from Korea,
Grandmaster Jung began his quest towards the American dream with a mere $35 in his pocket. Today, he owns several shopping malls, seven fitness clubs, and operates a 36-acre Tae Kwon Do training site in the Rocky Mountains. For most businessmen, this would be plenty; however, because of his passion for martial arts, Grandmaster Jung chooses to spend his remaining
time as Publisher of TaeKwonDo Times. The following interview captures the diversity, innovations, and devotion of this Tae
Kwon Do icon.
Mr. DiLeo: Grandmaster Jung, with your busy schedule, I
would like to thank you for your time. What was your first
involvement with TKDT’s founder, Grandmaster Chung
Eun Kim?
GM Jung: I met Grandmaster Chung Eun Kim in 1973
in Rockfield, Illinois, at a tournament where both of our
schools were competing.
Q: Do you still maintain contact with Grandmaster Kim?
A: Grandmaster Kim is retired, but we did talk in 2005
about the future and direction of the magazine.
Q: When did you become publisher of TKDT?
A: When Grandmaster Kim retired in 2005, he asked me
to become publisher, which I humbly accepted. Up to that
point, I had worked in various capacities within the magazine, advising on different areas.
Q: It is clear that TKDT has grown over the last 30 years.
Would you please explain how much the magazine has
expanded in terms of distribution?
A: In the early days, the magazine was distributed in a local
fashion, primarily among associate schools. Then in 1983,
TKDT became nationally distributed, well beyond local
outlets, through Curtis Circulation. At that time, this event
was considered a major milestone for the magazine because it
opened the door to increased subscriptions and subsequently,
greater resources that could be used to grow the publication.
Issue 1
Spring 1981 - Hee Il Cho
Issue 7
Spring 1983 - Woojin Jung
Today TKDT is distributed in over 190 countries around
the world.
Q: Based on your business history, you have always remained
very hands-on with all of your enterprises. Do you employ
the same strategy at TKDT? What is your day-to-day
involvement?
A: I am very hands-on with the operation of TKDT. It is a
24 hour a day job! I am constantly thinking of the magazine
and what would be best for the readers. It is important to me
to present Tae Kwon Do in the proper light, in a way that is
personal and touches people beyond technical aspects of the
art. I want to retain the traditional roots of the magazine.
Tae Kwon Do is my passion!
Q: Could you please explain the format of the magazine and
possibly any of the changes that have occurred in the past 30
years?
A: The format of TKDT is basically 60 percent dedicated to
Tae Kwon Do and the remaining 40 percent of the magazine
is devoted to other martial arts. They would include all other
styles, for instance, Karate, Jujitsu, Hapkido, Aikido, etc.
In July of 2007, TKDT received a format makeover. The
magazine’s cover was transformed with a greater use of color
and a brand new logo. The layout was altered to include
additional columns from nationally known experts. We also
decided to solicit correspondents from around the country
and around the world to help provide greater coverage for
tournaments and major martial arts events.
Issue 45
March 1990 - John Pellegrini
Issue 50
January 1991 - In Hyuk Suh
Issue 109
May 1999 - C.S.Kim
Issue 145
May 2005 - Hyung Soo Lim
Q: Many magazines simply swing with the times, but your
publication has remained on course. With all of the trends
that have occurred over the past 30 years, how has TKDT
remained true to its traditional roots?
A: In order to understand how TKDT has remained committed to the essence of Tae Kwon Do, it is important for
me to explain how my personal philosophy has influenced
the magazine. I believe in the power of Tae Kwon Do and
the positive impact it can have on people. This is what I want
to accomplish through TKDT. Tae Kwon Do is much more
than a combat art or a sport; it can help mend relationships
and improve life for individuals, communities, and countries.
Take for instance, the process of attaining black belt in any
style. It is a personal achievement that should not be judged
based on a common set of strict requirements. Students are
all different with separate goals and varying levels of skills.
Black belt testing is a unique event for each individual. Tae
Kwon Do is for everyone, regardless of age; it is far beyond
physical techniques in that the primary focus of martial arts
is to bring about good. For me, after decades of teaching and
training, respect remains the key to becoming a true student
of Tae Kwon Do.
Q: How has the Internet affected your strategy and will you
continue to grow the digital delivery of the magazine?
A: The Internet is here to stay and it provides an excellent,
cost-effective way to distribute our magazine. Using the
Internet, we can deliver TKDT to many more countries in a
way that has greater impact to a specific population. It will
be easier to tailor our content for each particular area we
want to target, making TKDT more meaningful to our readers.
Q: Recently, TKDT has become very interactive with its
readers in terms of soliciting photos, stories, and featured
schools. Will that direction continue?
A: We will continue to provide more than technical content.
TKDT uses actual stories, photos, etc., because readers
identify with real-life experiences rather than how-to pieces.
Articles that explain various arts are important and will
Issue 150
May 2006 - Perry Subia
Issue 158
July 2007 - Michael Imperioli
and Tae Sun Kang
remain part of our content; however, publishing individual
accounts of personal struggles and triumphs is more effective.
That is part of our mission!
Q: Speaking of mission, what is the primary objective for
TKDT?
A: Our mission for TKDT is to give back to students, parents, and the community at large—to improve lives and relationships. Our format will continue to evolve in this direction. TKDT can be used to transcend differences and to help
build bridges on all levels, even between countries.
One of our missions is to unify all martial arts, regardless
of style. We are all part of the same group, the same family. Here at TKDT, we are part of a larger group of eleven
companies, but we work together towards the common goal
of success for all. Martial artists are the same. We can be
a force for positive change, perhaps even for my homeland
of Korea, where TKDT can help bring down the walls of
separation and heal old wounds. Simply put, TKDT’s mission is “Uniting the World through Martial Arts.” There is no
greater purpose!
Mr. DiLeo: Thank you Grandmaster Jung for your time and
your thoughts. I am indeed both humbled and honored to
have had an opportunity to talk with you.
To summarize Grandmaster Jung, only one word comes
to mind—unique! His passion and belief in Tae Kwon Do is
exceeded only by his humility and sincerity, two traits rarely
found in celebrities. The fact that TKDT has been successful is the result of a dedicated staff and the guidance of an
American success story, Grandmaster Woojin Jung.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Stephen DiLeo is a fourthdegree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a first-degree black
belt in Tang Soo Do. He is one of the chief instructors
at the Altoona Academy of Tae Kwon-Do with over 30
years experience and has taught at numerous seminars and
summer camps. Mr. DiLeo is also a freelance writer and
photographer.
The Last 30 Years of TKD
By George Vitale
Much has happened in the Tae Kwon Do world during
the last 30 years. Luckily, TKD Times was there every step
of the way. They have reported on it for all TKD students
and documented it for everyone, even those who have yet to
put on a dobok and tie on that brand new white belt.
To some, TKD is simply an umbrella term for Korean
martial arts. This group, which we will call independents, is
perhaps the largest. They also, because of their independent
status, have countless interpretations on how they train. The
next group is the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) or
Kukki Taekwondo. The WTF oversees the martial sport
or Olympic Taekwondo. They are bound together by a specific set of sports competition rules. The last group is the
International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF), which grew
out of the Oh Do Kwan or the military gym. These soldiers
were the first to use the name Taekwon-Do. They are bound
together by the use of the original Korean Taekwon-Do tuls.
These patterns were named after Korean patriots and significant events in Korea’s history.
Korea supported TKD because it had become an
important tool for promoting Korea around the world.
The Korean Taekwondo Association and the ITF, which
was formed in 1966, had already been dispatching TKD
instructors around the world. Technical changes and development eventually emphasized Tae Kwon Do as a martial
sport. The WTF was formed in 1973 to promote TKD as
Korea’s national sport. In 1980, the International Olympic
Committee (IOC) recognized TKD, which eventually led to
it appearing in the 1988 Olympics as a demonstration sport.
These Summer Olympics were hosted by Seoul, Korea.
Just 52 short years before, when Korea was an occupied
country by Japan, Koreans were forced to compete with
Japanese names, under the flag of Japan. Now, they became
only the second Asian country in history to host an
Olympics. It was here in Seoul in 1988, that the world was
introduced to the martial sport of TKD and TKD Times
was there to cover it.
Four years later, when Barcelona, Spain, hosted the
Olympics, Korea gave the support necessary to insure TKD
appeared again as a demonstration sport. Through the
efforts of many, led by WTF President Dr. Kim Un Yong,
TKD eventually would become an official sport, appearing
in the 2000 games in Sydney, the 2004 Games in Athens
and the 2008 Games in Beijing. TKD will also appear in
the 2012 London Games and has already been approved for
the 2016 Olympics to be held in Rio de Janeiro.
Certainly Olympic exposure has contributed greatly to
TKD growing in leaps and bounds. However, that is not
the only factor that has influenced its phenomenal growth.
In the 1980s, a series of martial art films called The Karate
Kid appeared on the big screen. These movies, along with
the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series that followed in the
1990s, opened the door to children to participate in learning the martial arts.
Tae Kwon Do, which had already been spread around the
world, took advantage of this growth spurt by setting up
TKD Tots, TKD Tiger and Little Dragon programs. With
the academic post-secondary schools in Korea educating
many TKD instructors in physical education, even expanding to graduate masters and doctoral programs, dojangs
also started to cater to students for varied reasons. With the
advances in safety equipment over the years, students of all
ages competed.
During the last 30 years, some noteworthy promotions
were held. Mrs. Myong S. Namkung-Mayes received her
first-dan black belt at the Ji Do Kwan, under one of the
most influential grandmasters in the world of TKD, back
in February of 1964. On November 28, 2006, she became
the first woman in the world to be promoted to ninth-dan
grandmaster by the Kukkiwon. Master Renee Sereff of
Colorado was the first woman to be promoted to seventhdan master by the ITF and General Choi. On March 12,
2005, she was promoted to eighth-dan by the United States
Taekwon-Do Federation. Another trailblazer is Master
Brenda Sell. The Chung Do Kwan, one of the most influential early civilian gyms, promoted her to eighth-dan in
March of 2003. She then tested at the Kukkiwon on May
19, 2005, for eighth-dan as well. Master Sell was the first
non-Korean woman to attain this prestigious distinction.
TKD Times also reported when Rhee Ki Ha became the
first person promoted to ninth-dan by General Choi and
the ITF. This was in July of 1997. The following December,
the ITF promoted two others to this rank, Charles E.
Sereff and Hwang Kwang Sung. Grandmaster Sereff was
the first non-Korean in the world to be promoted to the
highest level by one of the two major Tae Kwon Do organizations. Grandmaster Edward Sell in 1980 became the first
non-Korean in the world to attain seventh-dan. In August
of 1997, he was promoted to ninth-dan by the Chung Do
Kwan. On September 1, 2001, the Kukkiwon also promoted him to ninth-dan.
TKD Times not only allowed its readers to witness
the amazing growth and spread of Tae Kwon Do, it also
delivered the news of its missteps and mistakes along the
way. We read on the magazine’s pages when the national
governing body changed from the Amateur Athletic Union
(AAU) to the United States Taekwondo Union (USTU) in
the 1980s. Later, we were told about problems with book-
keeping and accountability. Eventually, we read about the
U.S. Olympic Committee moving to decertify the USTU
in 2003. Readers learned about the corruption scandal that
forced Dr. Kim Un Yong to resign from his many positions
in both the Korean government and the international sports
arena. Eventually, he was convicted and served time for his
offenses.
Students around the world learned of the new measures
and officers that were put into place as a result of these
unfortunate happenings. Dr. Choue Chongwon was voted
in as the second WTF president on June 11, 2004. Readers
saw a new governing body, USA Taekwondo (USAT) take
over in America. The restructuring and reorganization will
be watched by TKD students worldwide, aided by TKD
Times.
Chaos and disorder was not limited to the WTF. When
General Choi passed away in 2002, TKD Times not only
reported this sad occurrence, but the confusion it caused
with presidential succession in the ITF. Readers were introduced to the three leaders of the now fragmented ITF and
told the various stories of how it all came about. Prospective
students in New York State (NYS) also read about efforts
of the NYS Attorney General’s Office and their investigation into deceptive practices by a Karate chain that engaged
in bait and switch tactics, ironically a case I worked on
when still with the NY State Police.
We have also seen how the ITF and WTF have tried
to work together for the benefit of TKD. In November of
2002, the presidents of the two groups had their first meeting. This led to a series of meetings on integration overseen
by the IOC, as well as several exchange demonstrations
with a team from South Korea going to North Korea and
teams from North Korea going to South Korea on two
separate occasions.
The past three decades have seen some shift in the focus
that some apply in their Tae Kwon Do, from self-defense
to sport. We have also seen the student population base
expand to all ages and both sexes to all corners of the world.
The WTF now has 189 member nations. It is estimated
that there are some 60 million students of Tae Kwon Do.
While the debate continues on as to what TKD is, what is
clear is that Tae Kwon Do delivers a whole host of benefits.
TKD Times sponsored a series of meetings of the minds,
where grandmasters discussed these very issues. Noted pioneers like Jhoon Rhee, S. (Sihak) Henry Cho, Jack Hwang,
Han Cha Kyo, Kim Soo, Haeung U. Lee and Y.K. Kim
gave salient advice to the readers in this series back in 1990.
Other masters’ symposiums and black belt seminars have
taken place over the years, dealing with all types of issues
with TKD.
In 1989, TKD Times named General Choi as the Man
of the Year. In 1995, The Encyclopedia Britannica defined
Tae Kwon Do and credited General Choi with naming it
and being the principal founder. He did not live to see the
exchange of demonstration teams between the two Koreas,
or with the U.S., when the ITF Chosun National Team
from North Korea toured the U.S. in the 2007 Goodwill
Tour. He was given a State Funeral and is buried in a
Patriot’s Cemetery as the founder of Tae Kwon Do and as
someone who fought against the Japanese occupiers.
In 2008, The WTF started a Taekwondo Peace Corp.
They sent seven teams to five countries—Russia, Pakistan,
India, China and Paraguay. These are all laudable efforts.
That work and so much more awaits those still here and
those new students who will join the ranks.
Students today and in the future have great examples
to guide them. Sadly, the last few decades have seen many
wonderful martial artists depart this world. The 1990s saw
us lose Han Cha Kyo, Ki Hwang Kim and Sang Kyu Shim,
an important contributor to TKD Times. This decade in
the summer of 2000 we lost Lee Nam Suk of the Chang
Moo Kwan. In the fall of that same year, Haeng Ung Lee,
President of the American Taekwondo Association (ATA)
departed. TKD Times lost another great contributor when
Jane Hallander passed away on February 12, 2002.
Ironically, the world lost the people’s master, Park Jung
Tae, on April 11, Tae Kwon Do’s birthday, in 2002. He
founded the Global Taekwon-Do Federation (GTF) in
1990. Three months later, the founder of the Moo Duk
Kwan, Hwang Kee, passed away in Korea on July 14,
2002. Another original Kwan founder, Lee Won Guk, who
opened the Chung Do Kwan in the fall of 1944, passed
away on February 2, 2003. His influence was far reaching
as he produced so many notable students who shaped the
Tae Kwon Do we do today. American Karate legend, Peter
Urban, passed on April 7, 2004. That same year, we lost two
other American legends, Moses Powell and William Oliver.
Hapkido legend and pioneer, Bong Soo Han, also noted for
the Billy Jack films, left us on January 8, 2007.
No matter the reason you train in the martial arts, please
remember that we have more in common with each other
than that which separates us. The martial arts can unite
the world. If Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee can have members
of Congress in the different political parties train in TKD
together, we too can unite the world through martial arts!
For a detailed timeline of TKD History, visit taekwondotimes.com and click on our bonus content!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: George Vitale has studied TKD
since the early 70s and was promoted to black belt in 1977. He
served as past VP of the USTF and the former NGB for the
ITF in the USA. In addition, he was one of 32 members of the
ITF Board of Directors, nominated for that position by General
Choi. He was also a defensive tactics instructor during his
24-year career as a police unit commander and authored numerous research papers on martial arts and juvenile delinquency. He
has traveled for TKD to over 30 countries, more than half of
the United States and several providences of Canada. He may be
reached at: [email protected].
85
As a young girl watching the news, my heart began
to race as I saw the report of “Killer Bees to Invade
the U.S.” Suddenly, my world no longer felt safe, as I
thought of swarms of hundreds of killer bees attacking
me as I played outside.
I immediately shared my fears with others, but
nobody else seemed to so much as bat an eye over it!
Then Hollywood jumped on it with their horror productions of town after town getting stung to death by
these invading bees.
Well, they weren’t in my yard that day, or the next
day, or the next. Eventually, I found something else to
focus my energies on, but I never forgot my horror over
“The killer bees from Africa!”
Just out of curiosity, I recently googled the ghastly
varmints. Seems they did reach U.S. soil back in the
early 90s. And it seems that they weren’t out to kill
us after all…just mate with our sweet little American
honey bees. And they did.
Not to say that they didn’t bump off a few hundred
people over the course of their continental invasions.
But U.S. beekeepers say that they’ve had to learn to live
with them, and now consider them part of the honey
making process.
The Africanized Honey Bee is much more aggressive by nature, much less nurturing concerning their
nesting duties, and will gladly chase an individual up to
a quarter mile to take their revenge if you make them
mad. But it looks like they’re
not going anywhere—
they too love America.
Modern psychologists say that the
majority of the
stuff we worry
about on a daily
basis will never
even take place.
But if they do
take place, being
able to adapt to
a situation
is all the
differ-
ence between surviving an ordeal and not surviving
it. I thought, “Well, that’s a given.” But the truth is,
many people don’t embrace challenging situations.
They don’t take what they do have and make it work
for them.
I was recently inspired at a specially challenged
martial arts tournament. During the sparring event,
a wheelchair bound girl got out of her chair to fight
another specially challenged girl who had the full use
of her arms and legs. It would seem that the girl that
was in the wheelchair would be at a disadvantage, but
she actually had the upper hand. That’s because every
time her opponent came close to her, she would lay
there and kick her in the head.
And it didn’t matter which direction her opponent
went, she always managed to maneuver her body
enough to kick the other girl in the head. Nobody
could get near her “Superfoot Wallace” style foot!
In martial arts, we teach adaptation, we’ve even
learned to work with our own physical limitations.
But the question is, are we adapting in every other
part of our life? Can we take what we do have, instead
of concentrating on what we don’t have and still make
it work?
Author Tom Bayuk wrote in his book Coping
and Prevailing with Multiple Sclerosis and other Life
Struggles, “The point I am really trying to make, is to
not accept difficulty too quickly. Do not accept an
inability to do something too soon. Test the difficulty,
test yourself. Perhaps you may be able to overcome
it and if not, so be it. The chances are good that you
will and at very least you will find an alternative.”
With that thought, I am reminded of my husband,
who years ago went into the hospital for a double
back fusion. “Aren’t you worried?” I asked him.
“I don’t worry about things I have no control over,”
he replied.
It makes sense. Letting go of the things we cannot
change anyway, and (barring any abuse) adapting to
what circumstances we have before us.
After all, even killer bees make honey; you’ve just
got to learn how to work with them.
Woman of the Times
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Karen Eden is a fourth-degree black belt and master in the art of Tang Soo Do.
She is also a published author, former radio personality and TV journalist, who
has appeared on CNN, FOX National, and Animal Planet. She has also appeared
in two major Hollywood productions. Karen has written for and appeared in
many martial arts publications over the years. Her books include The Complete
Idiot’s Guide to Tae Kwon Do (Penguin Books) and I Am a Martial Artist (Century
Martial Arts). She is also the poet behind the popular I Am a Martial Artist product line, also available through Century Martial Arts, and Dojo Darling martial
arts wear, available through Karatedepot.com. Master Eden currently teaches atrisk youth through the Salvation Army in Denver, Colorado. For contact or booking information, email her at [email protected].
By Karen Eden
87
Black Belt
=
Leadership
By Dr. Robert E. Beaudoin
So, you want to be a black belt? Why? Are you ready for what it takes?
Whether you have set black belt as your goal or you have already achieved it, the answers to these questions have crossed your mind numerous times, I’m sure.
Rather than play amateur psychologist and attempt to analyze the drive, motivation, and desire to earn a
black belt, I believe it may be more practical and beneficial to compare some of the characteristics of leadership and a black belt.
For one thing, research has told us that both a black belt and leadership are not a result of heredity.
Leaders and black belts are made, not born. Let’s take a look at some of the qualities both leaders and black
belts acquire to help make that journey more rewarding and successful.
Integrity
The primary leadership quality that appears most often in the literature is integrity. This trait stands out
in front of all others and both black belts and leaders spend enormous amounts of energy trying to understand and develop it. It’s the one trait that sets great leaders and instructors apart from the rest. Integrity
involves ethical behavior, values, and a sense of fair play. Honest people want to follow honest leaders.
Honest students follow honest black belts. When an organization or martial arts school, whose leaders and
instructors conduct themselves with integrity, that organization and school can make a very positive difference in the lives of its members or anyone coming in contact with them. This results in positive feelings
about the organization and studio.
Optimism
Another quality of black belts and leaders that is often taken for granted and not
discussed in the literature is optimism. To
great leaders and instructors, the future
is always a wonderful place. Although
we may find adversity and hard work on
the way to achieving our goals, leaders
and black belts always look forward to
the future with great promise and optimism. Followers and students will notice a
glow that radiates from all great leaders and
instructors.
People want to feel good about themselves and
their futures, and they want to work and practice hard for winners. People
will naturally be attracted to those who are optimistic rather than pessimistic. Black belts who are always spouting doom and gloom simply turn off
students, followers, and learners. Leaders like this only de-motivate and cause
people to leave.
Optimism is infectious. A great leader and instructor can turn an organization and martial arts school from a bunch of naysayers into one that is overflowing
with positive excitement and anticipation towards the future. Morale increases and so
does the membership. Be an optimist. Let your excitement rub off on those around you.
Confidence
Excellent black belts and outstanding leaders have no doubt that they can accomplish any task that
they set their minds to. What? A student may say this mountain is in the way. No problem. We’ll climb it.
Another may say that a vast ocean is separating us from our goal. No sweat. We’ll swim it. Hmmmm...a
bottomless crevasse blocking our path? Fine. We’ll leap it. Whatever the challenge may be, we’ll find a way
to surmount it.
Confident leaders make for confident followers, which is why organizations led by confident leaders are
unstoppable. The same holds true for martial arts schools. Black belts that believe in themselves attract
followers and students that are motivated to practice. As we know in our training studios, students mirror
their instructors and followers mirror the behavior of their leaders. When leaders and instructors display
self-confidence, students follow suit, and the results can be astounding.
Be a confident black belt leader. Inspire the best performance of your students at the same time you help
them to become more confident in their own abilities.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Robert E. Beaudoin is currently a seventh-dan black belt in Tang Soo Do. He serves as the Secretary
General of the World Tang Soo Do Association founded by Grandmaster Jae C. Shin. For more information, visit worldtangsoodo.com.
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Heart to Heart
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My dear readers and fellow martial artists,
Congratulations to the brave founders and staff of TKD
Times. To start a martial arts publication 30 years ago
took a lot of courage. At the time, martial arts were not yet
mainstream and there was a lot of prejudice. But now, 30
years later, martial arts have gained an excellent reputation.
Let’s look at what has happened in the past 30 years…
We got along just fine without cell phones, the Internet,
personal computers, and so much more. But was life really
simpler then? Perhaps on a superficial level. But all the
issues related to human relations seem to be the same as
they were thousands of years ago, whether we have E-mails,
Twitter, or other modern marvels.
Take the power of sound, for example. What is sound?
It is a powerful vibrational source which impacts us every
minute of every day. Sound comes to us in the forms
of conversation, music, and noise. Sound waves vibrate
through the air and physically impact us. We hear because
our ears have “equipment” that is designed to respond to
vibration, but we don’t need our ears only to experience
sound. We’ve all had the experience of feeling loud music
vibrations literally hitting our body.
Here’s something you may not have considered: sound
also impacts us through unspoken words, thoughts which
we articulate through words in our mind. That is, there is
such a thing as inner sound or silent sound, which affects
our emotional, physical, and spiritual bodies as though it
were external sound.
But first, what is external sound? A sound wave is a
package of vibrations. When one reaches us, our vibrating
energy is affected by the energy of the sound wave, and we
experience a positive or negative reaction accordingly. If a
particular sound is naturally “stimulating,” we will consider
the sound positive if we want the energy for increased
activity, and negative if we want to
sleep or be quiet.
If the sound
wave is nonstimulating or
tranquilizing,
like a lyrical
flute, we will
consider the
sound positive
if we want to
be quiet, and
negative if we
want more
energy.
But
aside
from
our
subjective feelings about what makes a sound pleasant or
unpleasant, it’s important to know that sound carries information besides just the physical sound. Sound is a “carrier
wave” because it is something formed and expressed as a
result of the emotional and mental intent of the sender. A
simple way to see this principle in action is what we call “tone
of voice.” I can say the word “yes” many different ways with
many different meanings depending on my intent. But we
can also see this principle in action in other ways. A neutral
sound, such as someone stacking books, may be annoying on
one instance and practically unnoticeable in another, depending on the emotional and mental state of the person stacking.
The sound will carry the emotional and mental information
in that person’s field at the time. This is also a reason why we
like certain musicians better than others. It’s not just their
physical sound which we respond to, but also their emotional
and mental qualities, which ride on their sound. For the same
reason, we often find ourselves saying we prefer the quality in
someone’s voice over another person’s voice.
Deaf people can also get information from sound by feeling vibrations. Some use vibrations in balloons at concerts to
feel the music. Sometimes they can “read” sound as effectively
this way as the person who hears the audible sound. Animals
also have their own way of “reading” sound. Think how some
animals respond to subtle vibrations in the air and ground
before a storm or earthquake. These vibrations are technically a sound wave. Although many animals pick up this
information and act accordingly, these sounds are generally
outside the range of human hearing and feeling. Only people
with special vibrational sensitivity have been known to feel
these vibrations.
Sound functions the same way ideas do—as vibrational
patterns that affect how matter takes form. This is why the
power of prayer, mantras, or chanting has been a formal
practice in most religious traditions all over the world since
ancient times. Your words, whether spoken or unspoken, do
have power because they are expressions of the ideas and
thoughts which move and shape the world around you. That
is, when people pray or chant to bring rain, they are using the
vibrational power of sound to make a vibrational change in
their environment. Certain American Indian tribes have been
remarkably successful using this method to bring rain so vital
to their crops and survival.
The practice of praying or chanting before eating in many
traditions was more than an attempt to express gratitude. It
was a way of imparting higher energy to the food, clearing
it of negative energy before ingesting it. When you do this,
you align your energies to take full advantage of the food.
Since your food is Ki energy, like every other manifestation
in the universe, you can impact its vibrating energy with your
emotional, mental, and spiritual intent—whether you express
it through words like a prayer, a visualization of white light
radiating from your food, or simply your “will” that the food
bless, heal, and nourish. There are reasons why you prefer
food prepared by certain individuals more than others, and
some of the reason has to do with the quality of their energy
field as they prepare it. Make an effort to prepare your food
with healthy energy!
The words that you think and say as an individual, as well
as the words you share in common with some larger group,
have an effect on your energy, the energy of your collective
By Tae Yun Kim
Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim is the founder and head of Jung SuWon. She is also the founder and CEO of Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, a high-tech
computer control and monitoring industry located in the Silicon Valley. Grandmaster Kim is a best-selling author and motivational speaker.
environment, and of course, the circumstances and events
which you create with those words. How important it is then
to watch your words, to select them carefully, and to guard
against putting out “sounds” which are destructive or inharmonious. When words are shared with a group, the vibrational
power takes on a force proportionate to the size of the group.
That’s one reason why group efforts are often more successful
than individual efforts in bringing about some big change or
transformation.
There’s a saying I give to my students because I know how
important it is to their well-being: “Guard your mouth.” Your
mouth is a powerful instrument of sound and has enormous
power to help or hinder you in your dealings with other
people, in fulfilling or obstructing the goals you set, and in
directing your energy appropriately in meeting the many challenges of everyday life. This is something you can do right
now. There’s nothing to stop you from watching your own
mouth and thoughts!
Many of us carry on an unspoken inner monologue constantly that reflects our opinion of ourselves and the environment. Take a good look at those words that play in your mind
as your inner voice does your thinking and feeling. Are they
words you want to see take form as events, circumstances,
places, people, or things? Always remember that these inner
words are vibrational blueprints which will tend to “solidify”
into actual physical experience. You do, indeed, have to take
responsibility for your words, because they do have power.
You may believe that “what you think” doesn’t matter; only
what you actually say or do. Not so. Again, your thoughts are
words, and your words are patterns which take form. Sitting
around thinking strongly of how much you hate this certain
person, with an inner monologue filled with statements of
revenge, will simply create a cloud of negative energy around
you that will probably attract these things you are thinking!
The other person’s brighter energy state will most likely protect him or her from your ill will and you will be the unhappy
victim of such negative thinking.
Listen to your inner words. Frequently check to make sure
you are talking positively about yourself. If you find an inner
monologue that is negative, then you need to consciously stop
and consciously create new words to help you on your way,
not hinder you.
So you see, whether or not we have all these wonderful
new technologies, the human mind remains the same. And
because of that, always remember, it is your personal choice
what you do in your life. You, and you alone, choose your
path.
May the next 30 years of your lives be the best ones yet!
From my heart to yours,
Dr. Tae Yun Kim,
Great Grandmaster, Jung SuWon Martial Art Academy
HE CAN DO, SHE CAN DO, WHY NOT ME!
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At times, many of us fantasize about being that ancient warrior, living the life of battles and glory while
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practitioners of the arts, most of what we believe about the life of a warrior has been romanticized and
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for a deeper meaning, a stronger purpose, the seven virtues present a roadmap for self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment.
The seven virtues were a warrior’s code of behavior, a code of chivalry. These virtues were
to distinguish the warrior class from the commoner. They were designed as a manner of
everyday living, on and off the battlefields. They defined a life as they defined
the warrior who upheld them. The virtues were passed down more by the
way of action than by word and created a doctrine of moral principles
that are alive today and within each of us.
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Rather than being etched in stone, the virtues laid out are
more guidelines, whereas the interpretations take on a personal connotation for those who choose to pursue them. The
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We become in tune with the universal energy that connects all things. This connection inspires us to attain
the virtues’ existence and continuation with others.
We find that the opportunity to uphold the seven virtues presents itself each and every day. In the hopes
of being successful, we must allow ourselves to indulge one moment at a time, eliminating the overwhelming notion of failure or the daunting image of being a doormat. These guidelines offer no simple task and
require a great amount of focus. The virtues make each of us aware and through that awareness we look to
foster growth.
This way of the warrior encrypts a code of ethics for one to embrace life and to enhance life. It is a way
to strengthen not only the body, but the mind and spirit as well. And it all begins with us.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Michael Aloia operates Asahikan Dojo in Pennsylvania, where he works to release the individual path of
each student. He has studied various styles and forms of defense. Michael has produced the DVD series, Aikido—An Art in Motion
and the Essential Defense System series. He is the author of the books How Aikido Can Change the World and The Essential Basics of Self
Defense. More information can be found at asahidojo.com.
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By C.M.GRIFFIN
It started with a haircut. In Sarasota, Florida, a young child named Loftin Searcy went to the barbershop. After the haircut, the youth noticed that in that same plaza, a few doors down, was a martial arts
school. The young boy wanted to take martial arts his entire life and saw a wonderful opportunity to do so.
His mother, Melody Searcy, was not so enthusiastic. She did not want her son to be disappointed again.
You see, Loftin had been turned down and turned away from many martial arts schools before. The masters
and school owners were not interested in Loftin and saw him as a problem. They did not want to teach
him. Loftin is Autistic, has Cerebral Palsy and other medical problems. He could only use his right side; the
child could not even walk straight.
Hecouldonlyusehisrightside;thechild
couldnotevenwalkstraight.
So there they were again, standing in front of another martial arts school, Loftin insisting they go inside
and sign him up for lessons. Melody was not looking forward to hearing those saccharin-laced excuses why
her son couldn’t learn martial arts, or why they couldn’t have him in their schools, or why he wouldn’t fit
in with the other students, or blah blah blah yakety shmackety. With Loftin’s persistent insistence, Melody
reluctantly agreed and they entered the dojang.
They entered the Tiger Hwa Rang Do Academy, a member of the
East Coast World Hwa Rang Do Association, and met the owner, Chief
Instructor Jessie Vi. Jessie talked to them and spent a few minutes working with the young man. Afterwards, Loftin had his wish; he had joined a
martial arts school and was ready to take classes.
Jessie told Melody that the best place for Loftin
would be with his four to seven-year-olds. She
agreed and they soon got to work.
It was at that moment that life changed, not
only for Loftin, but for Jessie Vi and the entire
dojang.
Jessie states that he simply followed the precepts of Hwa Rang Do and
the Hwa Rang Do Meng
Sae. Here was a young man
with a huge heart and desire;
he may have to work a little
more with him, but so what.
“The opportunity to learn
Loftin learned
discipline
martial arts should be for
through
everyone,” says Jessie. “Not
martial arts.
only did I teach him, but he taught me and everyone
else around also. We all learn from him (as he) learns
from us.”
This took place in 2006. Since then, Loftin Searcy
has taken every promotion test and passed. He does
all the rolls, falls (though only one side), board breaks,
forms, basics; all the requirements for their promotion
test despite his physical limitations. “Everyone loves
working with him because he tries so hard. He never
quits and never gives up. Everyone loves him…Loftin taught me how to never give up; (as it) states in the
Hwa Rang Do Meng Sae …’courage to never retreat in the face of the enemy,’” states Jessie. Loftin is a living
example of this martial art principle and inspires everyone else around him to do the same.
When Loftin started, the first thing Jessie taught him was discipline, “When you have that (discipline),
then you can teach anyone anything. I can leave him alone and he will work by himself.”
Jessie says, “Here was a kid who wanted what (any other) kid wants, a sense of belonging. He (received)
no special treatment. He’s treated like everyone else and he’s disciplined like everyone else. Because he’s (not
treated) different (he) gives 100 percent everyday, all the time…”
According to Melody, Loftin’s attitude changed. He could now run, instead of always walking. His teachers and his doctors noticed the changes in him, both in his attitude and physically.
“Becausehe’snottreateddifferenthegives
100percenteveryday,allthetime…”
Unknown to Jessie, his wife Miranda, Loftin’s mother Melody, and other members of the dojang entered
Jessie’s name in the CVS Pharmacy’s annual “For all the ways you care” awards. Surprisingly to Jessie, he
was chosen as one of the ten finalists who were all brought to New York City to appear on ABC TV’s Good
Morning America. On that live program, the Grand Prize of $25,000 was awarded to Ms. Pat Pumphrey
of Massachusetts, who dedicated her life to fostering chronically ill children. The other nine finalists were
awarded $10,000 each.
Jessie’s teacher, Master Ki Tae Yum, has said that Jessie has a special way with children. He has said many
times that Jessie has a good heart, so it was no surprise to him that Jessie was a finalist for the award.
For Jessie, the money was not that important, though “it will come in handy.” He says it was a unique
and humbling experience to be with all those very special people, all who have dedicated their lives to care
for others. He points out that some of the caregivers are handicapped themselves and still give completely
and totally of themselves.
Partnering with CVS, all ten finalists have kept in contact with each other. Because of his experience
with the caregivers, Jessie has implemented community involvement programs at his dojang. In the meantime, Loftin is preparing for his black belt promotion exam in 2010.
Jessie and Loftin’s video, The Heart of a Karate Instructor, as well as other stories about caregivers, can be viewed online at forallthewaysyoucare.com.
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315 W Pacific St
Webster Grove 63119
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Gladstone 64114
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St. Peters 63376
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531 N High St
Millville 08332
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Woodside 11377
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54 Nagle Ave
New York City 10034
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88-8 Dunning Rd
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20275 FM 2920
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1912 Welsh Rd
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Dr. Jerry Beasley
Christiansburg 24068
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709 Oregon Ave
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Simʼs TaeKwonDo USA
9460 Rainier Ave S
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Harlingen 78550
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Master Danny Passmore
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Champion Training
522 W Harwood Rd
Hurst 76054
(817) 605-1555
Kimʼs Academy of TaeKwonDo
4447 Thousand Oaks Dr
San Antonio 78233
(210) 653-2700
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13376 Reserach Blvd #605
Austin 78750
(512) 258-7373
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805 Maplewood
Baytown 77520
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112 E Sam Rayburn Dr
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2421 New St, Burlington
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(808) 831-5967
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Karachi
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C. M. Griffin holds black belts in several martial arts. He is involved in many facets of the performing arts from stunt coordinator to director. He has
written, produced and directed projects for television and for corporations. He owns and operates his own Hwa Rang Do school in Ohio.
Check this out: Not too long ago I was introducing
myself to a new class at the broadcasting school where
I teach television/video production. I warned them that
after taking my classes they would never be able to enjoy
watching TV or movies the same way ever again. I mean
everything; commercials, music videos, sitcoms, football
games, soap operas—nothing! It’ll get so bad that their
family members may even ostracize them from the family
room when they are trying to watch a show. People will
hate going to the movies with them.
The reason this will happen is because of the training.
They will be trained in camera techniques, lighting, editing, writing, and so on. They will learn how to manipulate an image in order to elicit an opinion or a particular
emotional response. They will learn about marketing,
demographics, why certain products or ideas may appeal
to certain people and how best to reach those people.
They are going to learn television/video production.
These students will then look at television shows and
films in a totally new way. They will appreciate PSAs
(Public Service Announcements), certain commercials,
television dramas, live sports, news packages and reports.
They will even watch a movie they may have seen hundreds of times, but it will seem like new because they
are looking at it differently. Once, a student told me that
after taking my class they could appreciate the Abbott
& Costello movie, Buck Privates, released in 1939. He
understood why that movie was one of the highest grossing movies of a classic year for Hollywood films. That
year also released such classics as Gone with the Wind,
The Wizard of Oz, Ninotchka, Destry Rides Again and
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Yet, Buck Privates made
more money than all of them.
All this understanding and appreciation comes from
training. Because of their training, they will be able to
shoot their nephew’s fifth birthday party or their grandparent’s fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration and
it will look so different from what the uncle who just
bought a video camera from the local electronics store
would have done. Anyone can pick up a camera and
shoot footage, and it may even look good. But a trained
camera operator knows how to compose the shot, capture
the action, use lighting and basically create something
that will elicit a particular response, even if that response
is people looking at the video, smiling and saying
“Awww!”
This also applies to martial arts, especially those who
want to make videos and DVDs. At the school, I saw a
Tae Kwon Do instructional tape, and the master who
had it produced was very proud of it. After some cajoling,
some colleagues and I told him why we didn’t think the
video was that good, why it probably wouldn’t sell, especially in the national marketplace. We pointed out such
problems as bad lighting (there were times when the
By C.M. Griffin
master almost blended in with the background), when
doing the hyungs his fist or foot would go out of frame,
and some other things.
As it turned out, a retired student of his had bought
some video equipment to start a new hobby. He bought
a lot of equipment (he had an excellent pension), cameras, editing programs, Mac computer, DVD burners;
he spent quite a few dollars on this equipment. Wanting
to test it out, he volunteered to make this master’s video,
cover included. Unfortunately, the end result was okay,
but not very good. It was nowhere near professional quality work.
I gave this example to that master so he understood
what we were trying to say: would he let family members
or friends in another city learn Tae Kwon Do or any
martial art from someone who learned from books and
videos? Maybe they had a fight or two, and maybe they
got together with some other friends and worked out.
But they had no real teacher, so no actual training in the
martial arts. Or would it be better that they learn from
a legitimate instructor? Wouldn’t it be better learned
from a black belt that came from a legitimate teacher in a
legitimate art?
The difference is the training. An experienced black
belt has the training, they know how to punch, parry,
kick, defend, block, throw, land, and put together combinations. They know the secrets, they have the training.
They can watch someone sparring, fighting, executing
their hyungs, kata or whatever, and can have an honest
appreciation for the movements and what the person is
doing. Not only that, but an experienced, trained martial
artist may also see the mistakes the person makes as well,
and may be able to help them do better next time. It’s the
training.
The same holds true for
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