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July 2011 / Volume 31 No. 4 / Issue Number 182 Publisher & CEO Woojin Jung Managing Editor Laura Stolpe Creative Director Elizabeth Brown Business Director Brian Heckart Copy Editors Bill Heckart Julie Heckart Web Site Manager Midwest Dedicated

Consultant John Lee

Features 40 Core Training Building strong core muscles is essential to good technique and excellent martial art practice. Find out one way to train your core!

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When Water Meets the Sky Grandmaster Troy Trudeau Meet Grandmaster Troy Trudeau, who has over 40 years of martial arts training and experience. Read about his amazing journey.

International Cover Consultant Sang Koo Kang

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Alex Haddox C. M. Griffin Doug Cook Erik Richardson Guy Edward Larke Jerry Beasley Karen Eden Master Rondy Stace Sanchez Stephen DiLeo Tae Yun Kim Tom Kurz Aaron Wayne-Duke Erica Linthorst Dr. Dave Nelson Jeremy Talbott Paul Marsala Rick McIntosh

The Father of American Ninjutsu Grandmaster Stephen K. Hayes With almost 50 years of training, Grandmaster Stephen K. Hayes is truly a warrior. Learn why he’s called the Father of American Ninjutsu.

Train Your Equipment Heavy Bags Bored with your workout routine? Check out new and innovative ways to train with heavy bags in the dojang.

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Contributors Adam Edwards Allen C. Lieu Debbie Russell Guy Edward Larke Robert J. Ott Scott Acker Stephen DiLeo Valerie Loureda

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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

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The World Kido Federation & Han Min Jok Hapkido Association 2011 Member Summit With special guest Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo presiding over the event, the 2011 International Summit held in the U.S. was a huge success. Get the details here.

73 Against the Kick Learn Hapkido’s counter attacks, including front kick and side kick defenses. Plus, check out more moves online at taekwondotimes.com 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

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Mike Menters Marshall Pereir 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:

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A New Living Legend Grandmaster Edward B. Sell Ninth-degree Grandmaster Edward B. Sell was interviewed and honored as one of the prestigious pioneers of Tae Kwon Do in America by the Tae Kwon Do Park Committee. He has been chosen to be immortalized in the Tae Kwon Do Museum in South Korea. Read about his journey.

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A Good Instructor A Good Psychologist Some young people are naturally good at jumping and kicking. From the time they are white belts in TaeKwonDo, their ability to jump up and down might resemble that of a kangaroo! However, such trainees have a greater tendency to become arrogant. When serving as a judge, I sometimes assess the board breaking event. For those who are very athletic, the board can be purposely held at an angle to make it more difficult to break. The arrogant trainee will soon learn that board breaking is harder than he had previously thought. He will also realize that physical strength is not everything in martial arts. Then he will push himself further to improve his skills.

After the more athletic beginner student has been given a lesson in humility during board breaking, a weaker green belt student should be allowed to break two boards. At this time, very strong students should hold the boards at an angle that facilitates an easier break of the boards. Optimally, when a student is performing a stationary front snap kick, boards should be held at a 45-degree angle, with the upper edge of the board more toward the student performing the break. When a flying side kick is performed, the board should be held at a 30-degree angle, with the lower end of the board more toward the student who is doing the kick; the board holder can even very slightly push the lower end of the board forward at the time of impact. When a reverse side kick is attempted, the board should be at a slight angle with the upper edge tilted slightly toward the kicker.

The angle at which boards are held is very important. If a student is less advanced, the board should be held at a greater angle, and in most cases, this will assist the student in board breaking efforts. When a smaller and weaker student of a higher rank demonstrates his ability to break two boards, the very athletic young students of white belt rank will learn humility and be somewhat sapped of both ki (energy) and pride. They will recognize that their senior colleagues and martial artists have superior abilities, and they will begin to treat the senior students with respect. They will say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pilsung,â&#x20AC;? from their hearts and they will bow their heads at a traditional 45 to 90-degree angle.

This is precisely the kind of psychology of instruction that needs to be applied in the dojang. A good instructor applies such principles in his classes. Understanding and working within the framework of human nature is why a first-rate instructor must also be a first-rate psychologist.

In the dojang, allowable board breaking techniques for each belt level need to be determined in advance. For instance, a rule may be implemented that the white-belt-breaking technique is a side kick applied to one breaking board. A yellow belt could be required to break one board with a reverse side kick. Such rules are also observed in academic settings, where a first-year high school student is not taught a thirdyear curriculum merely because he is a good student. It would be better to officially promote him to the third-year level before doing so. The same guideline is applicable in martial arts academies because, without it, the atmosphere would not be conducive to orderly instruction.

In school, students are required to pass exams before they are promoted to the next grade level. It is no different in TaeKwonDo. Even if a dojang has an exceptional student, he cannot be promoted to the next belt level without at least going through a proper assessment procedure. In many respects, such a test in TaeKwonDo should be administered even more strictly than academic tests in school! A TaeKwonDo test should focus more on whether a student has an attitude that is proper and necessary to martial arts practitioners, rather than on his ability to perform technical movements.

Suppose that a student is promoted and given a green or black belt without having undergone a full and proper assessment process. Ultimately, this will do more harm than good, especially for the student. The credibility of the academy will also be undermined, and other students will start to feel jealous, disappointed, distrustful, and perhaps even inferior. These types of problems can eventually force such an academy to close its doors.

Order, harmony, and mutual respect are central to TaeKwonDo. If these qualities are not present, a martial arts academy can hardly continue to call itself an effective academy of martial arts training.

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OBITUARY GM Duk Sung Son Passes

GM Duk Sung Son

Newport, Rhode Island—Grandmaster Duk Sung Son, 88, of Newport, Rhode Island, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011. He was the husband of the late Young Jin (Kim) Son. He was born in Seoul, Korea, on June 17, 1922.

Grandmaster Son was a founding father of the Korean Martial Art of Tae Kwon Do, and was the founder and first president of the World Tae Kwan Do Association. Grandmaster Son was the original chief instructor to the Republic of South Korea Army and taught the United States 8th Army that was stationed in Korea after the Korean conflict ended. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1963 where he taught at the Military Academy at West Point, New York University, Princeton, Brown, Fordhan and many other universities in the tri-state area. He was the author of two textbooks on the subject; Korean Karate – The Art of Tae Kwon Do and Black Belt, Korean Karate. He taught his martial art form all over the world, and was respected by millions. He is survived by his daughter Yehjong Son and her husband Steven G. Cundy and his granddaughter Lahna Son-Cundy. He was teaching martial arts until the age of 86.

EVENTS World Kido Federation & Hanminjok Hapkido Association Launched in India

The India Launch

Pleasanton, California—Master Scott Seo conducted a five city tour of India to officially launch World Kido Federation in India. Seminars were successfully completed in cities of Bengalore, Mumbai, Pune, Punjab, and Kolkata. Over 400 participants attended the seminars, including Mumbai City Police Swat team and HBSC Security team. World Kido Federation member Masters Nilesh Jalnawala and Nilesh Gadekar and the rest of JSTRC members hosted the event and organized this successful seminar tour.

WTF President Hosts Honduran President

Seoul, South Korea—WTF President Chungwon Choue hosted a welcoming dinner for visiting Honduran President H. E. Porfirio Lobo Sosa at the Renaissance Seoul Hotel in Seoul, Korea on Feb. 20, 2011. At the welcoming dinner, Honduran President Lobo, a third-dan Kukkiwon black belt, spoke about his love for TKD, “I started practicing Tae Kwon Do in 1986 under Korean Grandmaster Song Bong-kyung.”

Grandmaster Song, who is known as the father of TKD in Honduras Honduran President H. E. Porfirio Lobo Sosa and and passed away in 2008, went to Honduras in 1975 to teach TKD for WTF President Chungwon Choue the military and police officials.

With an overall population of about 8 million, Honduras has some 10,000 taekwondo practitioners and taekwondo is the most practiced martial art-turned sport. Honduran President Lobo received an honorary WTF ninth-dan from WTF President Choue and a TKD uniform from Korean President Lee Myung-bak.

Training with Master DʼAloia

Woodville, Texas—Master Troy Smith of Master Smith’s Academy of Martial Arts hosted Jung Ki Master Mike D’Aloia of the Korea Jung Ki Hapkido & Kuhapdo Association of America. Master D’Aloia taught Jung Ki Hapkido techniques and principles. In addition, the students learned and practiced Chung Suk Kuhapdo (sword). All participants had an outtaekwondotimes.com / July 2011 Master D’Aloia Seminar

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Arnold Sports Festival

standing time learning the Hapkido techniques as taught to Grandmaster Lim, Hyun Soo from Dojunim Choi, Yong Sul. The Jung Ki Kwan is under the direction of Grandmaster Lim, Hyun Soo, ninth-dan, promoted by Dojunim Choi, Yong Sul. Arnold Sports Festival

Columbus, Ohio—Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once again was in Columbus to host his event, which attracted more than 175,000 visitors this year.

The Festival started on Friday morning with registrations of more than 16,000 young athletes that competed throughout the weekend in sports such as the Big Draw, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, boxing, gymnastics, hockey, dance sports, cheerleading, archery, skateboarding and table tennis. The martial arts and boxing were organized and supervised by World Karate Champion Tokey Hill. Saturday was the Arnold Body Building World Championship, among the winners were: Peter Fugo winning Middle Weight division, Alexander Colsover from Russia winning Light-Heavy Weight, Anhen Riveras from Spain, placing fourth in the 100KG and Mathias Votos from Germany, winning the Super Heavy Weight World Title. The Arnold himself was present and awarded the first place trophies to the winners.

The Arnold Fitness expo is one of the World’s largest health and fitness shows with hundreds of vendors occupying over 700 fitness-related booths with the latest in sports equipment, nutrition, vitamins, sporting goods, martial arts equipment, drink supplements and more. Among the stars in attendance were MMA star and UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman, UFC World Champion Randy Couture, Chuck Zito, James “Buster” Douglas, Michael Vick of the Philadelphia Eagles, Jay Cutler, Ron Coleman, Antio Silva, Kirshal Walker, Mike Kyle and Dan Severn.

2nd South Asian ITF TKD Championship

Kathmandu, Nepal—The 2nd South Asian ITF Taekwon-Do Championship was held in March 2011 in the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu. The Nepal Team finished the Overall Team Champion with 42 Gold, 34 Silver and 45 Bronze medals. The India Team claimed second with 26 Gold, 25 Silver and 19 Bronze. Likewise, with six Gold, one Silver and three Bronze, Bangladesh was third overall.

2nd South Asian ITF TKD Championship

Art of Taekwon-Do Seminar

Sylvania, Ohio—In February 2011, Master Robert Wheatley, eighth-degree black belt, President of the US-ITF, and Head of the Promotions Committee for the ITF, led a seminar and black belt testing hosted

by Mrs. Carol Van Zile in Sylvania, Ohio. Master Wheatley’s “Art” of Taekwon-Do seminar focused on power development and technical aspects of patterns and the art. Special Guest Masters included Professor Eugene Humesky, Master Joseph Seszko, and Master Art of Taekwon-Do Seminar Gordon Jue. Friday was a seminar for black belts with participants ranging from first to seventh-dan followed by a special dinner. Saturday was a full day event, which started off with a black belt testing with 11 promotions ranging from first to third-dan. The testing was followed by a seminar open to all ranks with around 75 participants representing 11 states that included: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Missouri, Texas, Alaska, California, Utah, Nevada, West Virginia, and Nebraska.

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AWARDS & PROMOTIONS 8th & 6th Dan Promotions by the International Dallas University

San Diego, California—Dr. Andy Mencia and Dr. Ron Shane are being recognized for their achievements in the martial arts, esoteric yoga, oriental medicine, as well as their expertise in Western medicine. They both have ardently pursued study in oriental medicine, kundalini yoga, TKD, and optimal Western medicine for several decades. In their view, becoming energy masters will enable them to now teach students of yoga as well as martial arts with an all encompassing methodology which is concordant with an optimal way of living in order to achieve authentic self transformation. These senior black belts believe that all martial artists should be encouraged to develop all facets of self. They further believe that the practice of TKD facilitates a higher metamorphosis of self. Recently, they completed a work on the lethal art of TKD. Dr. Shane will be finishing his ITF seventh-degree thesis on the way of the energy master in early 2012. Dr. Mencia and Dr. Shane will continue to educate students to more readily comprehend the subtle energy dynamics of the body through blending oriental medicine, TKD, kundalini yoga, and the indigenousness traditions of shamanism.

They both feel that it is beneficial for black belts to involve themselves with western medicine in terms of research as well as clinical practice. Dr. Mencia and Dr. Shane are honored to receive this distinguished promotion and will continue their advanced study; and most importantly will educate others to the arcane dimensions of the martial art experience. They will be receiving this promotion in the summer of 2011. Dr. Shane’s seventh-degree thesis entitled, “The Way of the Energy Artist,” will be available on Dr. Mencia’s website in spring 2012. The International Dallas University will be offering classes for advanced black belts in oriental medicine and the energy arts in 2012.

7th Dan Promotion

New York, New York—Taekwon-Do International recently promoted Master Mark Nathanson to the level of seventh-degree black belt by Union President Grandmaster Suk Jun Kim. Master Nathanson began his training with Grandmaster Kim in Bergenfield, New Jersey in 1975. He is a strict traditional TKD practitioner, receiving his first-dan in 1980. Master Nathanson attended Ohio State University after receiving his first-degree black belt, and became captain of the Ohio State Taekwon-Do club team. After graduating, he attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, but was able to continue his training with Grandmaster Kim when returning to New York City for summer breaks. Master Nathanson currently teaches TKD at locations in Manhattan and New Jersey, in addition to running his busy podiatry practice.

Changmookwan Promotions

San Pedro, California—The Korean Bell of Friendship and Bell Pavilion served as the host site for the recent Changmookwan TaeKwonDo Promotion Ceremony to honor black belts from Arizona, Diamond Bar, San Bernardino, San Dimas, San Pedro, Ranch Cucamonga, and Ontario, California.

Grandmaster Jon Wiedenman of San Pedro awarded to Mr. Tony Barnes (retired L.A.P.D.) and Mr. George V. Fullerton, the rank of Grandmaster eighth-degree black belt. Having successfully fulfilled the requirements for promotion to master level, sixth-degrees were issued to Mr. David Johns, Mr. Rome Saura and Wilson Chi Fan Wong. Mr. Gene Hahn was promoted to fifth-degree black belt. Honorary black belts were also given to retired Pomona Unified School District Administrators for their continued support and dedication to the promotion of Changmookwan TaeKwanDo, in the city of Pomona. They included Mr. Ed Walsh, Mr. Adlai Yarbrough, Mr. Michael Phillips, also police officer Mr. Juan Mata of the Pomona Police Department, and former Pomona High

Glen Ridge Taekwon-Do owner Master James Marr, Master Mark Nathanson and Master John Meany.

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graduates. Receiving letters of appreciation were black belt and noted champion breaker, Mr. Joseph Hernandez, L.A. County Sheriff, Mr. Jim Farley and from the Redlands Police Department, Officer of the Year 2011, Mr. Alex Parades, representing the American Youth Outreach Program of San Bernardino, Parent and Instructor, Mr. Darryl Collins. Following the promotional ceremony a reception was held at Grandmaster Jon Wiedenman’s home for breakfast, congratulatory pictures and socializing.

6th Annual US TKD Grandmasters Society

Los Angeles, California—The 6th Annual U.S. Taekwondo Grandmasters Society Hall of Fame Awards was held in April 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Awards winners were: Pioneer AwardGM Jhoon Rhee; Lifetime Achievement Awards6th Annual US TKD Grandmasters Society GM Chul Hee Park, GM Kae Bae Chun, GM Chan Yong Kim and GM Jong Hwan Lee; Grandmaster of the Year Award-GM Yong Kil Kim; Outstanding Leadership Award-GM Sun Ki Chong; Ambassador Award-GM Sergio Chavez; Peace Award-GM Tong Suk Chun; and Competitor of the Year Award-Master Greg Fears.

Remembering Choi Yong Sul Dojunim

Geumsan, South Korea—The year 2006 marked the 20 year anniversary of the passing of Choi Yong Sul Dojunim, the founder of Hapkido. For the occasion, the Yong Sul Kwan membership gave the international Hapkido community the opportunity to pay tribute to Choi Dojunim and his legacy. The result was the 20th Anniversary Celebration hosted by the Korean Hapkido Hapkiyusul Headquarters under the guidance of Kim Yun Sang Dojunim. Hapkido practioners from America, Canada, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Italy, England, Australia, and New Zealand made the journey to Geumsan, South Korea. October 2011 is the 25th Anniversary of Choi Dojunims Remembering Choi Yong Sul Dojunim passing and Yong Sul Kwan and Kim Yun Sang Dojunim are again hosting visitors from around the world to a festival honoring Choi Dojunim and his legacy.

GOOD DEEDS 14th Annual Hwangʼs Martial Arts Exhibition

Louisville, Kentucky—Since 1997 Hwang’s Martial Arts has raised over $350,000 for the WHAS Crusade for Children. On March 26, 2011, Hwang’s added an additional $30,000 to this total as several thousand people attended the 14th Annual Hwang’s Martial Arts Exhibition.

Hwang’s Martial Arts also raised $8,000 for the Public Education Foundation. This exciting event is a showcase for Hwang’s Martial Arts students to demonstrate their martial arts skills and give back to the community through their diligent fundraising. Hundreds of students gathered to provide incredible demonstrations under Grandmaster Hwang’s leadership. Local community and educational leaders attended the event as Grandmaster Hwang’s guests along with special guests from across North America and South Korea.

The children’s nunchaku routine, which featured 500 young children, was wonderfully choreographed and executed. The adult Escrima demo was perfectly synchronized and was performed by over 500 adults from five of Grandmaster Hwang’s schools.

The black belts performed a katana routine that featured grace and power. The Hwang’s Martial Arts Paducah demo team performed a high-energy routine featuring kamas and bo staffs. The highlight of the event featured Grandmaster Jung Oh Hwang in an incredible demonstration of breaking during which he completely chopped unopened aluminum cans in half with a knifehand strike as well as an exhibition of his Judo skills, which is the sport that he won the silver medal in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

14th Annual Hwang’s Martial Arts Exhibition

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June Master Frank’s Taekwondo Academy Grandmaster Frank Loureda is an eighth-degree black belt with more than 25 years of experience teaching the Art of Tae Kwon Do. He is the Chief Head Instructor of Master Frank’s Taekwondo Academy in Miami, Florida and Head Coach of Team Master Frank’s (TMF). He has led his team to win various national and international competitions, including winning first two years straight as the top school in sparring by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). In February 2011, eight of his elite athletes won Gold Medal at the U.S. Open in Austin, Texas.

Grandmaster Frank trains his athletes with tremendous versatility, intelligence and discipline. He gives them the knowledge necessary to be physically fit before competition. His workouts are matched by a wonderful sense of humor, and his vigorous drive is inspirational for all athletes. His expertise and persistence in these capacities have been helpful to every athlete as they strive to reach their highest potential.

Grandmaster Frank’s attitude is inspiring and his knowledge exceptional.

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At Master Frank’s Taekwondo Academy, the classes are designed to address each person on an individual basis, realizing that each athlete possesses different physical abilities. Grandmaster Frank trains students to be the best at their level and to increase self-defense, concentration, coordination and discipline. He instills confidence and encouragement to make every student want to work harder and apply what they learn more diligently.

Not only does he teach his students to compete at high level competitions but he also teaches special need children. He is extremely knowledgeable in general conditioning techniques as well as special care for children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and children with Arthritis and problems involving the muscular skeletal system. The art of TKD develops posture, graceful movement, and excellent coordination.

For Grandmaster Frank and TMF, TKD involves discipline, technique and mental training, resulting in a strong sense of confidence, spirit and character.

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July UITF-AF-Iraq UITF-AF-Iraq is a local club based at U.S. Military bases at Victory Base Camp, Baghdad Iraq, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Union, Camp As Saliyah, Doha, Qatar, and Afghanistan with members representing all branches of the United States Military, Department of Defense contractors and civilians, and local nationals. Training is free as part of the U.S. Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Program to improve the quality of life for service members deployed around the world. The club adheres to the same ITF principles, standards, and procedures which guide the way the schools teach, promote students in rank, and project their image and reputation within the Victory Base Complex community and other locations. UITFAF-Iraq follows a developed and certified comprehensive training and fitness program for instructors and students to follow. This enables all to advance at their own pace and ensures that UITF-AF-Iraq is able to meet the needs of all students.

UITF-AF-Iraq is especially strong in the way of tradition as handed down by Taekwondoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founder, General Choi Hong Hi, with mentoring from Grandmaster Hwang Kwang Sung (U.I.T.F), and Grandmaster John Pelligrinni (ITA). The structured classes, discipline, and respect that are reinforced each day give each student tools that they can use throughout life, regardless of their technical skill.

UITF-AF-Iraq has built a reputation throughout the Victory Base Camp community as having a high standard of excellence. The organization has strict

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training and promotion standards and adheres to the tenants of Tae Kwon Do. UITF-Armed Forces was established in 2006 in Qatar, after its director, Major David C. Lyles realized that there were no ITF-style program of training offered on Camp As Saliyah, the military installation, and in the general Doha area. Since 2006, schools have been formed in several locations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and currently in Uganda and Nepal.

UITF-AF-Qatar has built a strong and lasting relationship with the Qatar Taekwon-do and Karate Federation. UITF-AF-Iraq has partnered with the Iraqi Special Forces (I-SOF), Iraqi Ground Forces Command (IGFC) and the Iraqi Boys and Girls Scouts to establish a strong bond and cooperative spirit between U.S. Military Forces and the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) that has enhanced long-term strategic understanding between the two nations.

Several Iraqi Tae Kwon Doists are currently studying at U.S. Rangers and Special Forces Schools.

The goal is to continue to spread the beauty and benefits of original Chang-Hon Style of Taekwon-do as pioneers such as Grandmaster Hwang have done through a system that trains todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s military personnel and a way that will allow them to train and teach others regardless where they may be stationed in the world.

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My TKD Experience

By Adam Edwards

I will will startt by wi b y saying ssayi sa y i ng TKD ying yi T KD D ssaved a ed av d my m life.

I began g a n taking gan ng TKD T KD K as a a class c ass s in cl i n a Denver D college. looking for something ege eg g ee.. I w was as lloo o o kking oo ng ffo o r a ssport, or p rt port, po r , so som om active. v e . My ve My llife ife wa was a s he head headed e aad aded ded ed downhill dow o w nh nhill n illl very v quickly and everything was suffering. I was having problems with work, grades, my relationship—everything was bad. Then I began my training. I quickly saw my grades go up.

My performance at work quickly became what it should be, and well, one month of TKD made everything in my life better. My life was unsteady, but because I started and kept up with TKD, I recovered, improved, and excelled in many ways.

I started in 2005, during a summer semester, and immediately fell in love with the art.

This started my path to becoming a black belt. I progressed through the ranks with

different goals for the next promotion, why, or what for, changed a lot during the first half of my promotions. Then once I made about fifth gup, I was out for my black belt. I wasn’t about to stop, I wanted it bad. For me, there was no choice. It was mandatory—train and keep going. Eventually, I had my red belt and two black stripes on it. It was time to begin training for my first-dan test. It

took place a week before I graduated from college. It was fun, amazing and hard. I started a journal when I began training for the test. I still have it today and still write in it. I suggest to everyone training for their first-dan to start one. It really became something I hold close. I was so shocked after my test was over. I couldn’t believe I made it. It was an amazing time for me.

After I graduated, I found myself moving from Denver to Atlanta. I found a school rather quickly and when I had time from a busy work schedule, I was able to keep going with training. After a year in Atlanta, I took a break from work to focus on training and expanding my martial arts experience and knowledge. I caught a plane 24 July 2011 / taekwondotimes.com

Adam at class in China

to China. I began training Shaolin Taolu, as well as joining the TKD class. This was in a big Wushu school with over 5000 students.

The other foreigners thought I was weird for wanting to do TKD in China, but I had the opportunity to train with my new Chinese friends. It was impossible to ignore—I had to.

when I first arrived, but Ki Yup is universal.

You can truly take TKD anywhere you go— share it with anyone—the love of sport, competition, and martial arts. It is a beautiful feeling, and a wonderful thing to have the spirit of TKD. My black belt saved my life, gave me the best of friends, took me to China for over a year, and gave me a sense of pride and strength I believe, would never have been found, had I not started TKD and earned my first-dan. TKD is a worldwide family.

Keep on Kicking!

Very quickly I began learning more about myself and my TKD. I fully believe that my success in China was due to my accomplishments in the U.S., and by my earning my first-dan ranking. The people in my Chinese TKD class are people I will never forget— plus the smiles, the hard training, the awesome kicks. I did not speak any Chinese taekwondotimes.com / July 2011

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My 2011 U.S. Open Experience

Valerie Loureda

By Valerie Loureda

When I walked into the Austin Convention Center in Texas on Friday for the 2011 U.S. Open Taekwondo Championship and saw that the USA teams had lost some of their fights, I was motivated. I thought to myself, “I am here to represent my country—this is my country, this is my home, and no one will ever take this chance away from me.” As the days passed leading to my match, each fight that the USA teams lost raised my anxiety and the desire to represent my country grew like never before. Thanks to my faith in God, I was blessed with courage and humility to give my best.

When I woke up on Monday morning, I told myself, “This is it!” When I was called out of the holding area to the fight ring mat and put on my protectors, I evoked a remembrance of all the sacrifices I made to be there. I reflected that during the rigorous training that prepared me to be there, I had suffered a fracture to my right hand three weeks before, and that the cast had just been removed last week so I could compete.

As I replayed in my mind all the time, hard work and training I had dedicated to be there, the sweat and tears ran down my cheek in an insuppressible urge to prevail and be the victor, to win for the USA. I stepped into that ring and onto the mat, suffocating with overpowering pride.

I put my right hand over my heart and dedicated my performance to my country, my grandfather and my teammate’s dad, who had passed away just last month.

Most importantly, I challenged myself.

No one could ever understand the feeling that I had just before the referee raised

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his hand declaring me the winner. I had remembered to use all the vital combinations and techniques that my father (my coach) had instilled in my brain during my training and had consciously applied them to my fight.

As soon as I won my first fight against Canada, a roar of humbled inspiration, courage, happiness and determination rushed adrenaline through my blood.

When my 10-year-old sister and teammate Natalie Loureda, ran to me and announced that she had won a Gold Medal, I told myself, now it’s my turn, my last fight, my fight for the Gold Medal. I stepped on the mat and looked around. I saw hundreds of people looking at me and shouting “USA! USA! USA!” I felt every nerve in my body rumble and felt butterflies invade my stomach.

It’s on! Ten seconds left on the clock to finalize the last of one minute crusades that seem to last an eternity. I hit my opponent and deliver a blow with my strongest headshot—5,4,3,2,1…I hear the spectators go wild. USA defeats opponent 9 to 3.

I run to my dad, my coach, the one who created me and inspired me. I jumped on him, hugged him and told him “Pappy, we did it!”

Right then and there, floodgates of suppressed

Valerie & her dad after the win.

tears burst down my face. Those tears bathed me with happiness and a joy of accomplishment and immersed me with love.

I realized at that moment, that I stepped up and won the honor to represent my country with a Gold Medal win. I am proud to be who I am. I am proud to be Valerie Loureda, 12 years old, and the sister to Natalie Loureda, also a 2011 U.S. Open Taekwondo Gold Medalist.

We both did it.

Valerie & Natalie

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Jason Carter, red black belt Andee Carter, tiger blackbelt, adult yellow green Lundington, MI

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Natalie Lourenda, age 10, 2nd dan, Miami, FL

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I once met a waitress who told me that she was a black belt. I was excited to learn more about where she studied and who her instructor was. She wouldn’t tell me. “It doesn’t matter. I don’t even feel like a black belt,” she said. That kind of took me by surprise. With a response like that, I couldn’t help but wonder why this young woman felt so insecure about her rank.

I mean, even if you’re not Bruce Lee, you at the very least, feel a sense of pride about what you’ve accomplished. Even the most unaccomplished black belt is still pretty accomplished!

I have this innate ability to retain things that people have said to me for years. It’s not always an ability that works on my behalf, nor on behalf of the person who may have said it years ago, but what this waitress said to me stuck with me for years, and I could never figure it out. Then recently, like somebody just pushed open a file cabinet in my head, I got my answer to why this waitress said what she did.

I was at my son’s wrestling match when I noticed, that just like in martial arts, the majority of the wrestlers who had not been training very long, seemed to just be “going through the motions.” But the wrestlers who had been training for three or four years, many of them champions by now, seemed to have their heart into what they were doing.

As I watched those wrestlers, it dawned

on me that the waitress I had met many years ago did not feel like a black belt because she never “got it.” You see, when you finally “get it,” you tend to move with intent. You tend to be smitten in the heart with what you are doing, as if something magical has taken place at the very core of your soul.

Maybe this girl tested for black belt too soon. Maybe she never felt like a black belt because she never had the intent and passion for becoming a black belt in the first place.

When I was coming up the ranks, an instructor reprimanded me at my first red belt test by scoring me low.

“Sir, why did I score so low?” I asked, “Did I not do everything right?

“Yes, you did everything right with your arms and legs. But you did nothing with your heart,” he replied. As much as that disappointed me at the time, I so greatly appreciate that instructor telling me that. Had he not, I would be just like the waitress, too ashamed to even say where I trained because I had no conviction about what I had truly become.

Being pushed to train with my heart was one of those invaluable lessons that I now take with me everywhere I go. Even when it comes to simply listening to someone speak or writing about some of life’s most endearing lessons. Whether in martial arts or working as a journalist, sometimes I wonder, “Am I really good at what I do?” I’ll then remind myself that’s not even important. What is important is that I’m doing these things from my heart.

Maybe I’m not always perfect and you’re not always perfect either. But I can confess this—I really do “get it” now!

Woman of the Times By Karen Eden

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Karen Eden is a fifth-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 at-risk youth through the Salvation Army in Denver, Colorado. For contact or booking information, email her at sabomnim@toast.net.

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Photos by Mr. Stace Sanchez www.facebook.com/kickpics Tatiana del Brocco, Blue Belt KwonBop Combat, Ceccano, Italy

in Italy

In early 2010, Master Alfredo Torella, an Italian American fifthdegree black belt in Bushido Kempo and Founder of KwonBop Combat, had an idea to create an international martial arts exchange program with Italy. The idea was to promote, practice, and share the martial arts in friendship and goodwill to all, regardless of style and origin. After bouncing the idea off of several grandmasters and masters in the U.S., they all showed interest in participating in the program.

Thus, the U.S. Italian Martial Arts Alliance was born. Professor Gary Dill, Founder of SDS International, and Grandmaster Frank Sanchez, Founder of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council, then came on board as Co-Director and Consigliere/Advisor of the Alliance.

Over the next few months, Master Torella was on the phone with key government officials in Italy to organize the alliance’s first international training seminar. In late March 2011, the USIMAA flew to Italy and held the event. The USIMAA masters were well received by the Italian martial artists, friendships were born and the goal of the organization was met. A local TV station was even there to cover it. Immediately after returning to the U.S., the emails to Master Torella and the masters started pouring in requesting future exchanges.

Master Alfredo Torella and Stace Sanchez

To answer their request, an unprecedented event is in the works for 2012. A Bruce Lee “Return of the Dragon” Challenge is in the works at the Colisseum in Rome, Italy. Martial artists worldwide will be able to show their skills and be crowned “Gladiator of the Year.” One day will be devoted to Jeet Kune Do and a second day will be open for all traditional and non-traditional styles. On the third day, the awards will be presented to the winners on a platform in front of the Colisseum. In addition to the competition, Grandmasters from all over the world will be holding training seminars sharing their martial arts expertise.

The USIMAA is new but it is already attracting attention from masters from around the world. Master Torella’s goal with the Alliance is to bring martial artists together worldwide and to create a united brotherhood, not through competition, but through exchange programs and seminars. As the Director of Media and Photography, I look forward to documenting these events through photos. For more information on the U.S. Italian Martial Arts Alliance and how to become a member, go to the website at www.usima.com.

Janelle Staley, High Red Belt, Tang Soo Do, Midland, Michigan

The USIMAA Group

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Master Alfredo Torella, Founder KwonBop Combat, Farmington Hills, Michigan

Stace Sanchez Professor Gary Dill teaching

Soke-Dai Dennis Magee, 9th Dan, Aiki Jitsu, Odessa, Texas

Giuseppe Carnevale, 2nd Dan, Olimpic Club Isernia

Local TV coverage

Master Alfredo Torella

Master Alfredo Torella

Raymond Lee, White Belt, Muay Thai, Milford, Michigan

Janelle Staley Soke-Dai Dennis

Shihan Jill Hernandez, 8th Degree Self-Defense Systems, Dexter, New Mexico

Shihan Jill Hernandez

Elio Musacchio, Blue Belt, Olimpic Club from Isernia

Orazio Conte, 1st Dan, Choi Kwang Do

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8Vj\]i 7ZilZZc 8ja ijgZh My column usually consists of an equal mix of my experiences, extracting the best of the eastern and western cultures. But this one is about being caught in the middle.

I remember years ago when all my Korean Tiger teammates were attending the martial arts university. They were carefully memorizing all the names of the students who had graduated before them— years worth of graduates. When I asked why, I was told that all who graduated before them would forever be their “Sun-bae nim” or senior. They needed to know who these people were, for at any time, anywhere, they could be called upon to serve their senior without question. To my American ears this sounded ridiculous. They also explained that all those who would graduate in the years after them would forever be their “Hoo-bae” or juniors, and would forever be indebted to them. That made it sound a little fairer, but I did not realize the intensity and seriousness of these relationships at that time. In America, we leave college life and move on to our real life.

In fact, they took it so seriously that they would do anything to get accepted into the university first. Unlike the USA, where you are the class of the year you graduate, in Korea, you are the class of the year you enter. This way, a student could get his foot in the door and lock in his year, take a leave from college to fulfill the almost three-year mandatory military duty. Then he would return to college and graduate, taking the time he needed to finish school, for his “pecking order” year had already been locked in.

When I moved back to the States with my team-member husband, this sun-bae/hoo-bae relationship was really helpful. His seniors who had made schools before us were able to give advice, made sure we were invited to all the right events, and always paid our way. Once established, his juniors from the university would come to our school and spend a few months as interns, assisting with classes. As the school grew, we hired only his juniors as instructors. Everyone had their exact pecking order.

In their culture, the most senior did the least amount of work, but was entitled to the highest salary. As our staff grew, the discrepancy between workloads became more obvious, and to my American eyes, unfair. It was impossible for me, as 36 July 2011 / taekwondotimes.com

manager, to conduct employee evaluations because the responsibilities and work flow were the opposite of salary amounts.

For the most part, the junior/senior customs worked. It was a little unnerving to me, but was perfectly accepted by them, so I let it be.

As our school and his seniors’ schools became very successful, there were seeds of unrest.

Relationships between senior masters became strained over money, status, locations for additional schools, women and who would get which juniors. Seniors would use their juniors as puppets to misuse and wield their power.

None of this involved me, or so I thought. After 15 years together, I was “dismissed” from my marriage. Instead of moving away or disappearing as most ex-wives of Korean husbands are supposed to do, I decided to run the school on my own and bought out his half that he was selling.

Since I personally do not have juniors to order around or seniors to look after me, and I would not be comfortable doing so even if I did, I decided to run the business the American way. I made immediate changes to improve the quality of employment. Big raises for everyone, bringing even the lowest paid well beyond typical instructor salaries. Bonuses were based upon job performance. Better health benefits, fewer hours, I closed down all classes on Sundays, gave more days off and paid vacations. A professional cleaning service was hired. A child care staff was hired. There were options to become partners in the business and job security. Instructors were to only teach—no junior was to be forced to wash his senior’s car again.

It became a dream place of employment, with a future for everyone. “It is too much, you are spoiling them and making other schools look bad,” another school owner told me. But I did not want puppets, I wanted partners. I envisioned a successful future for all of us.

Nine months went by and the school had never run better. Employees were happy and taught great classes. We held a big baby shower at the school on Sunday for a master’s wife. Tons of students attended; there was a mountain of gifts. I had never been so thankful for supportive students and staff, we were truly a family. But from the shadows lurked a fragile ego—not everyone was happy with the success of the school.

And White Tiger believes in second chances.

Master Rondy is a sixth-degree black belt in WTF Taekwondo, a fourth-degree in Hapkido and a second-degree in Kickboxing. She was the only non-Asian member of the Korean Tigers Professional Martial Arts Team, spending two years in Korea, living in Seoul and YongIn. Master Rondy successfully blends the cultures of a Korean teaching staff and an American management staff for her 24,000 square foot superschool located in Cary, North Carolina. For more information visit whitetigertkd.com.

By Master Rondy

one the best martial arts universities. This opened the door for her career and created a chance to be hired in America, the land of opportunity. Not only did she get hired, but was hired by White Tiger, the number one school promoted by her university.

At the top of her game, with only her bright future ahead of her, she received the call from her senior. With no valid explanation, only his own personal reasons, she and the others were ordered to give up all they had worked so hard for their entire lives. She was a good junior and obeyed.

Not knowing how or if I would accept her, she brought her minister. She apologized; her minister asked for her forgiveness, she asked to come back.

She says she watched our school stand strong and overcome many obstacles. She says she gained strength and confidence to follow what was right for her in her own heart, not what someone else commanded her to do.

I believe in following your heritage and customs and honoring authority, but also believe in standing up for yourself when such powers are being abused. I believe this is an opportunity for my culture to demonstrate mercy, compassion and forgiveness. My culture believes in our freedom to succeed, where no one can hold you back from your goals.

East Meets West

The following day, afternoon class was getting ready to begin. The students were lining up on the mat, they were instructed to have a seat and close their eyes for meditation.

The entire staff of Korean masters then stood up and staged a walkout. The senior simply said, “We cannot be with White Tiger anymore,” and they all left. The students were still sitting in place, starting to squirm a little, they were getting restless. I thought it was some kind of joke, until I watched the masters’ cars pull out of the parking lot. The students opened their eyes to find no one there.

The days/months that followed were truly torture. My calls were not answered, I was Facebook de-friended, when I stopped by the corporate apartment, I found that it had been robbed. This was the beginning of attacks from every angle: financial, physical, mental, legal and social. The courts issued restraining orders to protect the business, students, property and myself. Police cars patrolled the school building and parked outside my bedroom at night.

The worst part was not having an explanation for the parents and students as to why their beloved masters left without saying goodbye.

There was anger; most went through a grieving process of losing all their instructors without any notice. Others blamed me, rumors swirled that I must have fired everyone. I suspected the puppet master watching from the shadows had pulled the strings and the staff was forced to go, but this explanation would not make a lot of sense to most Americans.

Now you may think that I was referring to myself as being caught in the middle between cultures. But I’m not. Yes, my life was made very uncomfortable—White Tiger suffered greatly. But, because I understood why it was happening, it made it a little easier to deal with.

Over a year had passed. Imagine my surprise when one of the deserting masters showed up at my door with a minister. She was a victim of being caught between cultures, the minister explained. She worked hard her entire life to excel in martial arts. She studied, she trained, she competed, she worked and she graduated at the top of

Surveys in the last few years have shown that there are over seven million people in America who follow a vegetarian lifestyle, and if we include those who limit their intake of meat, dairy, and so on, the number climbs closer to 20 million. One of the common concerns for athletes living (or considering) a vegetarian lifestyle is the perceived difficulty of obtaining enough protein and the right kinds of protein. Aside from a general perception created by the exclusion of high-protein meats, this perception was also ramped up by a few misleading nutrition guides over the last 20 years that overemphasized the idea of creating “complete” proteins.

With that being said, however, there are some important issues to be aware of, because many athletes, vegetarians, and (especially) vegetarian athletes in America have diets with lower protein totals than the average diet. Now being a little lower than average in protein is not, in itself, a bad thing. The myths and half-truths about how much protein your body can use to pile on muscle result in excess calories and, some studies have shown, can increase your chances for things like osteoporosis and kidney problems. One of the possible side effects, though, is that these vegetarian diets often turn out to be particularly low in a specific essential amino acid—lysine.

Is this just an issue for vegetarians to worry about?

While most people get enough lysine, athletes, vegans who don’t eat beans, and a few other special groups (like burn patients) also have to work to increase their lysine intake. Research has shown that athletes need increased lysine intake both during and after strenuous exercise because of its role in healing the muscle and tissue damage incurred by vigorous activities and its importance in helping the body synthesize protein. After an intensive physical stress, the body requires more lysine and uses all available reserves. If the exercise was extremely intensive, there might be a lack of lysine, causing muscle damage.

Lysine: What’s so great about it, anyway?

Lysine is one of the essential amino acids, which just means your body can’t produce it so it must be taken in from our diet. In addition to its general role in serving as the body’s building blocks for proteins, lysine contributes to the conversion of fatty acids into energy, helps your body form collage for bones, skin, cartilage, and tendons.

It is also necessary to promote the absorption of calcium.

A shortage of lysine in your diet can lead to loss of appetite, anemia, general fatigue, nausea, and agitation.

reiterated the point that when a variety of plant foods is consumed over the course of the day, and as long as the person’s diet is supplying their energy needs, their diet can provide all of the essential amino acids. This is easier to do for athletes and other active people, because their higher calorie requirements ensure that they can include more low and medium lysine foods.

So, can’t I just take a couple of pills to boost my lysine intake?

While you can buy various kinds of lysine supplements—tablets, capsules, liquids, and so on, it is important to keep in mind some of the key lessons touched upon in other editions of “Nutrition by the Numbers,” such as the fact that supplements are often less bio-available than dietary sources. Lysine is generally considered safe, although high doses can cause gallstones. Anyone with liver or kidney disease, as well as women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, should touch base with their doctor before chugging or chomping down any supplemental lysine.

Forming a habit This sounds complicated, because now there’s one more nutrient you have to keep track of to have an optimal diet, but it’s not. If you are getting enough lysine, you are almost surely getting enough protein in general, so you don’t really need to track both. In fact, once you get in the habit of regularly including high-lysine foods into your meal rotations a couple of times a day, you probably won’t need to keep close track of that either, if that’s not your thing.

If you are interested in a more complete list of good sources of lysine, send me an email at ri@wi.rr.com. As always, I look forward to hearing your experiences with a topic as well as your successes. Until next time remember: What you put into your body determines what you put into your punch.

It sounds like if you eat meat, you’re set, but the vegetarians are toast.

Actually, no, it’s a manageable hurdle, as long as they put away several servings of legume-based foods every day. There are a lot of vegetarians who may not be doing this and are not getting enough protein for long-term, overall health. The American Dietetic Association has

Nutrition by the Numbers By Erik Richardson

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Erik Richardson is a Certified Sports Nutritionist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he practices two different martial arts. With graduate degrees in philosophy, education, and business, he is currently President of Richardson Ideaworks, Inc., which specializes in education and corporate training.

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Core Training

By Debbie Russell

It is important to develop your core strength for martial arts. A strong core results in better agility, speed, reflexes and the ability to jump higher. It can even help you get back on your feet quickly should you go to the ground.

What is the Core?

The “core” is the torso, extending from the shoulders to the pelvis. It is the body’s center of power.

When we refer to core strength, it is the intrinsic muscles that lie deep within the torso. These muscles attach to the spine and pelvis and include the transversus abdominis and the muscles of the pelvic floor in the lower portion of the torso and the latissimus dorsi and obliques in the middle and upper torso. Many experts also include the muscles that surround the scapula as key core muscles. This area is sometimes called “the powerhouse” because movement, power and stability originate here. In addition to being the source of powerful, centered movement, the core muscles also provide a strong base of stability. The muscles of the core hold the body stable and balanced, whether it is stationary or in dynamic motion.

Core & Martial Arts Regardless of the style of martial art, core training should be the center of your skill training. If you want to strike harder, move faster and even break boards or concrete, then you must focus on building your core strength.

When you punch, you don’t just move your arm but transfer the energy from the ground, up into your torso and use your core muscles to rotate your shoulder, arm and then your fist to your target. You then con40 July 2011 / taekwondotimes.com

tract the muscles at the last moment to generate power and then use those core muscles once again to bring your arm back while maintaining a strong center-line.

Your core also sustains you when you’re kicking.

It supports the leg, back and hips to chamber and execute the kick and then to bring the leg back.

More power can be carried through the body when you focus on proper core and stabilizer muscle training.

Obviously, a strong core is advantageous for movement, but it is also important for resisting movement. Maintaining a strong base is very important in order to avoid take downs and sweeps and to maintain your balance while sparring.

Core & Improved Health But, did you know that training the muscles of the core will help prevent injuries as well? If all movement, even of the extremities, begins in the core, then consequently, muscle imbalances in the core will lead to problems in the extremities. To ensure a strong and centered movement pattern, the core muscles must stabilize before the extremities mobilize. Truly, the core is where it all happens.

Core stability training emphasizes muscle activation or stabilization of the entire body, working together as a unit. By developing strength in all planes of movement, the risk of injury will decrease.

SBN Rich Wagner demonstrates training with the Suspension Trainer.

Build Your Core I’ve incorporated the use of the TRX® Suspension Trainer into my martial art training.

It’s helping me to achieve the muscle balance, joint stability, mobility and strength which I need for doing Tae Kwon Do in order to improve my technique while preventing injury.

The Suspension Trainer is a special set of straps and handles with a single-point attachment. Incorporating the Suspension Trainer into your training provides an ideal mix of support and mobility to train strength endurance, balance, coordination, flexibility, power and core stability all at once. The idea behind suspension training is to allow every exercise to become a full body exercise.

Your body is effectively suspended at some stage or another, thus challenging your nervous system and recruiting more of your stabilizer muscles.

When used in flexibility and mobility training, the Suspension Trainer allows your body to move in and out of a stretch allowing gravity to be used as your “spotter” to increase the end range of motion.

The Suspension Trainer bodyweight exercise is a unique and valuable training apparatus for martial artists regardless of fitness level or performance goals. It will help build a strong core, essential in becoming a strong and competitive martial artist.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Debbie Russell is a third-dan TKD black belt and a certified Suspension Trainer Instructor/Group & Personal Trainer. She trains at the American Institute of Tae Kwon Do in Monroe, Connecticut.

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I]Z >c[ajZcXZ d[ 7jYY]^hb! 8dc[jX^Vc^hb VcY IVd^hb dc IgVY^ i^dcVa I@9 Many years ago, I authored a “Traditions” column pointing out that Tae Kwon Do was not a religion.

That fact is as true today as it was back in 2002.

Although several masters may demand cult-like devotion more akin to faith-based institutions and require unreasonable, impractical and often dangerous techniques from their students, there is no real theological component to the national Korean martial art. Yet it would be disrespectful of history to ignore the reality that the three major philosophical paradigms of Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism have had a significant influence on the ideology of traditional Tae Kwon Do. Consequently, while these three systems were never meant to be deified by their founders, it is the ethical and metaphysical content that the martial artist distills from each and not their religious components. From the Ten Mental Educations recited at the end of a training session, to meditation, ki development and the respect paid to seniors, all the Tae Kwon Doist needs to do is connect the dots between the aforementioned practices and the Asian philosophical triad to gain a better understanding of their art.

Buddhism, first introduced to Korea from China in A.D. 372, encompasses the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama who came to be known as Buddha or the Enlightened One. The Buddhist canon consists of the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path and in some cases, the tradition of Seon (Zen, Chan) or meditation. A cornerstone of this system is a belief that suffering arises as a direct result of desire. While Buddhism was practiced in ancient Korea during the Three Kingdoms and United Silla (A.D. 668-935) periods, it eventually evolved into the state religion of the Koryo Dynasty (A.D. 918-1392). Later, during the Chosun Dynasty (A.D. 1392-1910) when Confucianism ruled, the Righteous Monk movement played a vital role in repelling the Japanese invasion unleashed on Chosun in A.D. 1592.

Confucianism on the other hand, revolves around a blueprint rooted in ethical and philosophical principles developed by Kung-fu Tzu (551-479 B.C.) or in Western terms, Confucius. Encouraging exemplary moral behavior and communal endeavor, Confucianism dominated during the Chosun era, eclipsing Buddhism and championed scholastic achievement rather quotidian skills of warfare.

Included in this philosophy was a hierarchal respect for elders and forbearers.

Last, but by no means least important, is the

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influence Taoism has exerted on the social fabric of Korean culture specifically, and thus traditional Tae Kwon Do in general. Noted for its focus on the relationship between humanity and the natural order of the Universe known as the Tao or the Way, Taoism is thought to have been established by Lao Tzu (570490 B.C.) who as legend has it, may be a name for a combination of individuals rather than a single man.

When we consider the connection between the three primordial Asian philosophies turned religions, a good place to start is with the Ten Mental Educations or the Student Creed of Tae Kwon Do, which includes the following principles: v Be loyal to your country. v Be loving and show fidelity to parents. v Be loving between husband and wife. v Be cooperative between brothers and sisters. v Be faithful to your friends. v Be respectful to elders. v Establish trust between teacher and student. v Use good judgment before harming any living thing. v Never retreat in battle. v Always finish what you start.

Upon close inspection, we find that the subsequent actions required by this code of moral behavior rest solidly in Confucianism’s camp. Filial piety, a deep respect for the wisdom cultivated by elders and the placement of the welfare of the community above self, are all indicators of the influence Confucianism has exercised not only on the dictates of traditional Tae Kwon Do, but, again, on Korean society at large. Just as we bow to upper belts in the dojang, it is not unusual in the homeland of Tae Kwon Do for juniors to readily assist seniors in any number of situations.

Similarly, even though Tae Kwon Do is predominantly a physical art, the nurturing of the intellect through the study of

technical nomenclature, Korean history as it relates to the native martial arts and a grasp of the rich philosophical underpinnings of Tae Kwon Do poomsae, all subscribe to Confucian ethics.

Likewise, the virtue of using sound judgment before harming any living thing has its source in the teachings of Buddhism. It was the Buddhist monk Wonkwang Popsa who transmitted the concept of using just force in battle to two, young Hwarang warriors, Kwisan and Chuhang during the Silla era that thunders down the centuries and continues to govern the use of modern day Tae Kwon Do tactics today.

Zen or Seon Buddhism has also contributed focused meditation; a practice considered to be a vital element of the traditional Tae Kwon Do curriculum. Seated in a rooted posture emulating a great mountain, with the knees resting on the floor and the torso, shoulders and head tapering into a majestic peak, promotes stability and tranquility of mind while acting as a centering force prior to training.

Yet clearly it is Taoism that contributes most to the metaphysical aspects of traditional, pure-form Tae Kwon Do. For instance, the ancient Taoist art

of qigong, or work on qi, has supplied a roadmap for the various exercises we have come to rely upon in the Korean martial arts to cultivate and manifest ki, the internal, animating life force used to amplify technique. Moreover, the Eum/Yang, familiar universally with some modifications as the Taoist Yin/Yang, provides a timeless symbol signifying the duality of opposites, balance and an acceptance regarding the notion of constant change. But it is the Way, recognized in Taoism as a central doctrine, which reminds all martial artists that we are on a path to excellence in following the Way of traditional Tae Kwon Do. For many practitioners, me included, traditional Tae Kwon Do, if practiced with vigor, diligence and sincerity, provides many of the spiritual requirements found in formalized religion minus the dogma unique to such pursuits. Nevertheless, it is worthwhile remembering that the national Korean martial art is first and foremost an action philosophy and a physical endeavor supported by a rich underlying philosophy steeped in ancient honor.

NEW BIO: 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 three best-selling books entitled: Taekwondoâ&#x20AC;ŚAncient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior, Traditional Taekwondo Core Techniques, History and Philosophy, and his most recent contribution, Taekwondoâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;A Path to Excellence, focusing on the rewards and virtues of tae kwon do, published by YMAA of Boston. Master Cook and Grandmaster Chun have just completed a new book on Koryo poomsae targeted for publication in 2012.

He can be reached for lectures, seminars or questions at www.chosuntkd.com or info@chosuntkd.com.

The Knight’s Way By Guy Edward Larke

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A well known foreign personality in South Korea is an American named Isaac Durst. He has been in Korea for over 20 years, but is originally from California. His stepmother was Korean and he studied the language at UC Berkley. You can’t visit a bookstore without hearing his name. He is a writer, entertainer, and a TV and radio celebrity. I met him through his weekly radio show at Arirang Radio, Korea’s international radio station.

Larke: Can you tell us a little about your background?

Durst: I loved sports. I started getting into TKD when I was in high school. So much depends on the teacher.

If you don’t have a great teacher, you can have the best dojang, the best everything, but if the teacher doesn’t teach properly or inspire you, you can get damaged. I’ve had several teachers. One of my teachers—his father was a professional boxer. We mixed boxing techniques with TKD techniques. Then another teacher was so much into the forms. Another teacher was just into the sparring. It’s easier to get trophies for your school if you compete in sparring if you’re a tall guy like me, rather than a short guy in forms because they look clean and cut. Here I am, a lanky guy swinging my arms around to get a few trophies, which I did. I went through different teachers and different places, but I would have to start at the beginning at each school. Needless to say, I did not get a black belt. It would be nice if I could have added up all those years and got a black belt, but that’s not how it works.

Larke: How many years in total did you study?

Durst: Probably 4 years.

Larke: What was your favorite technique? Flying side kicks?

Durst: Sure, I loved flying stuff. This is kind of unrelated, but related. One of my teachers, when I was in 5th or 6th grade, would have us sit down after lunch and we’d put our hands on the desk and read us a story. It was to calm everybody down. Your body has been shut down a little bit and you got to switch gears into the creative part of the day. It was so amazing. Actually one of my TKD teachers would begin and end each class with focus. Just meditate and give us some words of wisdom, saying how it’s great you’re strengthening your bodies, but you also have to strengthen your minds. What you’re learning here is not just a math class. If you can use math in your everyday life, that’s great. I just use plus or minus. You can use a calculaGuy 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 has lived there since then. He lives in Seongnam city with his wife Gi-Ryung and son Alexander. He holds black belts in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Taekkyon, Bon Kuk Kumdo, Korean kickboxing, Karate-do, Wushu, Cheonji-muye-do, and Hosin-sul. Currently he teaches Taekwondo, Karate and Cheonji-muye-do full time in addition to writing for various magazines and running Kisa-Do Muye & Marketing. He can be contacted at kisa_do_muye@ yahoo.ca.

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tor for everything else. But the discipline of focusing, the discipline of stretching and so on grows naturally without any need for steroids. None of this “get a black belt in a week.”

It’s nonsense. It takes time. Slowly. People often ask me as an English teacher, “How can I be like a native speaker?” Good luck! It’s going to take many, many years. Practicing all the time is better. I don’t believe in perfection. Just the lessons you can take with you in life. It’s going to take a long time.

You can get better and better. And you’re investing in yourself and hopefully not just competing by yourself. Hopefully your class or team is growing together. Then the lessons are more like life lessons. More than a math or whatever lesson.

Larke: What made you consider moving to Korea?

Durst: When I first came to Korea, I was an exchange student in 1987. I studied for a year, went back and graduated. I was an English Literature major and minored in East Asian studies. I had some classes with Robert Scallipinno, an East Asian professor. I really enjoyed learning from him.

I caught the bug when I came for my Masters. I met my wife and we moved to New York after I got my Masters in East Asian Studies. I got an offer in ’97 to teach at a university.

Even when I was working on my Masters, I was teaching as a sigan kangsa, which means I was more like a hired hand as opposed to someone on staff. I worked there till 1999. Then I got into a musical. I have always been over the top. My nickname in university was Jim Carey. I was always overacting. That’s the way I grew up. I had lots of siblings and cousins around so when the adults went out, “Isaac, take care of the kids.” So it seemed slapstick always works. But edutaining (education through entertainment) was easy. I loved Sesame Street and Electric Company. It seemed just the natural thing to do. Anyone who’s been here knows Korea is very intense. Education is very serious. You just memorize, memorize, memorize. But

creativity and imagination are left out. Encouraging asking questions? NO! You don’t ask questions, you are a blank slate to write notes and you memorize and when the teacher asks a question you want to regurgitate exactly what’s said rather than paraphrase or come up with another example. I was trying to encourage that and realizing after I got an opportunity to work at EBS (Korea Educational Broadcasting System TV) in 2000, I realized this was another great thing. I could give a great lecture at a university and inspire a lot of people, but when it’s over, it’s over. Twelve years later I’m still going.

I’m doing different things like kids’ shows, adult shows, radio and TV. Speaking the language helps. That opens doors. I am fairly conservative. Knowing how to appreciate the order of things helps as well. Unfortunately, who you know often outweighs what you know. But if you have both, that balance, you can go far in Korea.

Larke: For foreigners that are quite intensely involved in the arts, how would you recommend they come to Korea? As a teacher or are there other ways?

Durst: I would say what’s your goal? That’s the most important thing. You don’t want to be the starving artist. You want to come and support yourself and do different things. If your goal is to make money, then teaching, although very saturated, is a way. If your goal is to be a martial artist, there are some amazing schools. Some are more hardcore than others.

You can totally do that full-time.

Larke: For people who have just come to Korea and find the culture shock a bit much, what advice could you give?

Durst: Learning the language is going to help you so much.

It will open doors, it will allow you to ask questions, and so what’s the best way to learn the language? A language program or something like that is fine. A martial artist should have the discipline it takes to learn another language. If you don’t, then go to a school and put in the hours. The language will be the key. Now, not only will you have to read the books, you have to be able to use it. Of course, when you’re in Korea, you can use it very easily. Having good friends, that’s another key. When people come to America to study they should do home stay. Even then with someone their own age. It’s a give and take. If you have kids, your kids and theirs can play together. They don’t even need to speak the same language and they’re doing stuff together. You should know to take your shoes off when you go into a house. You learn that when you go into any dojang in the States. After a while it’s mostly communication. For me it is still a culture shock in that way. Like texting. “Dude, just give me a call.”

Koreans in general don’t leave voice messages. They leave text messages. They’ll call. But will not leave a message on your phone. All in all though, Korea really is an experience to be had, whether you are just visiting for a few weeks or staying for the long term.

I hope this piece gave you the readers a bit more insight into Korean life and the importance of connections and customs. Till next issue…

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Of course there are protests, but more often than not, the point stands. The referee usually says, “He said stop, not me. You fight until I say stop.” I will admit that I have also seen referees get really mad, disallow the point and even give a warning for bad sportsmanship.

Here is another example. When police and military dogs are trained, they are conditioned with command words other than “stop,” “sit” and “no.” Why? Because criminals try to use those commands on dogs when police send them after the bad guys. The dogs would not be very useful if everyone on the street knew the command words and could make the dogs cease their pursuit.

If your goal is self-defense, why should you train any differently? Consider removing the word “stop” or “time-out” from your training commands. Instead, substitute an entirely different word. In reality-based, we use the words “break” or “cease-fire.”

Raising Awareness

Training in the martial arts is about conditioning mind, body and spirit. There is the physical conditioning where we build stronger muscles and a stronger cardiovascular system. We condition our minds with memorization of tradition, the hundreds of steps in our katas, forms and self-defense techniques. Finally, we condition our spirits with meditation, philosophy and community.

However, we pay precious little attention to one aspect of our mental conditioning; we give no thought to the commands given by our instructors.

We are taught and conditioned to obey the commands of our instructors. When they say, “punch,” we punch. When they say, “move,” we move. When they say, “stop,” we stop.

Criminals are excellent students of human nature. It is how they identify our weaknesses and exploit our vulnerabilities. There have been many reports of criminals yelling out, “Stop!” or “Timeout!” to get the victim to pause or stop his or her defense. Then, in that moment’s hesitation, the creep strikes a critical blow. The sad thing is this tactic works best against people who have been trained in martial arts. Why? Because we have been conditioned to obey the use of those words.

For this reason we do not use the word “stop” in our reality-based training system. Rather, we use the words “break” or “cease fire.” Even in the children’s classes we avoid the word “stop,” we always use the word “break.”

This form of training scar is effective and I have seen it in action. In martial arts tournaments, I have witnessed competitors get cornered and cry, “Time-out!” and even make the “T” sign with their hands. Then what happens? The attacker stops, drops his hands and start walking away as if the fight is over. The crybaby then lands a sucker strike on the defenseless guy and scores a point.

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The Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Influence

The Story of Chief Master Troy Trudeau

By Toseima Jiles

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Ideals of winning in life are directly linked to those who help influence, inspire and direct our journey. Although life introduces a myriad of experiences and lessons, the most positive and profound experiences lend to the reality of a full life. A full life is defined in a multitude of ways; however one cannot help but be inspired by the rare few who only require an extraordinary opportunity to positively impact the lives of people. The inspiring, yet transcending impact of Chief Master Troy Trudeau is one that continues to positively influence the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Within the depth of excellence, training and dedication to the martial arts community, the contributions of Chief Master Troy are truly invaluable.

The essence of a warrior can be exemplified through the determination and obedience of a student. Chief Master Troy Trudeau is a student of life. His goals, focus, determination and hard work have awarded him something far more valuable than an impressive black belt list and public commendation. He has honed the skills of the best, mastered multiple techniques, revolutionized and developed a systematic way to effectively share his art with as many people as possible. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to speak of the greatness in an individual after the path has already been set, but most of the great lessons in life are earned. Chief Master Troy has certainly had his share of great lessons and great experiences.

The years of training have already laid the foundation for his new martial art form to have been created, expanded upon and established, yet the intriguing journey of Chief Master Troy challenges the mindset among even the most accomplished leaders.

Instinctively, absorbing every single idea and option to excel within martial arts, Chief Master Troy has found great respect and honor in his instructors and most importantly, he cares for his students and not just the depth of the technique itself. His loyalty is always to those who he has been allowed to serve and each day he is truly honored for the ability to continue on his amazing journey. Despite difficulties along the way, he is laying

the groundwork for a legacy.

Through the inspiration, impact and influence of a leader, there are moments that force us all to acknowledge a place of excellence within ourselves. If the statement is true that, “ We are a constant reflection of our teacher,” there is truly a golden image staring into the eyes of true leadership through this metaphor.

Chief Master Troy Trudeau pushes the envelope of excellence within us all through his passion and dedication toward those he has been allowed to impact. He continues to prepare his students by developing their skills and teaching them how to elevate and recreate what they have learned to benefit others. The art’s history of the Korean nation is sacred, treasured and valued within the style of martial arts that Chief Master Troy introduces and expands upon.

As with any art formed, there is a fluidity, warmth and relentless passion that comes through the work itself. Lives are being changed and hearts are being transformed, because there are just so many wonderful people excited about martial arts. Chief Master Troy has competed in countless tournaments, winning numerous first place medals and trophies in various competitions thereby automatically helping to change lives in those he influenced. To Chief Master Troy, success is far more than medals, ribbons and accolades. The deeply rooted, often criticized grace of leaders is embedded within their ability to change lives through the rewards and lessons taught to their students. Chief Master Troy is allowing his love and passion for the martial arts to transcend to extraordinary levels.

In 1970, when he was just ten years old, he began studying the martial arts. He trained in Japanese Wado-ryu Karate and PaSaRyu Tae Kwon Do, an art that combines Chan Moo Kwan TKD and Shaolin Longfist Kung Fu. According to the World Black Belt Bureau, PaSaRyu means ‘ Way of Honor.’ It is an American style of martial arts with heavy influences and a blend of elements from Karate, Kung Fu, and Tae Kwon Do developed by Grandmaster Kang H. Rhee, an All-Korea Champion. Combining the training he received from his experienctaekwondotimes.com / July 2011

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es, Master Rhee developed the PaSaRyu system and established the PaSaRyu Martial Artist Association in Memphis, Tennessee. Chief Master Troy had the wonderful opportunity to work under the extraordinary tutelage and instruction of Grandmaster Rhee for over 30 years and was certified as an official master within the organization. His dedication and commitment to the art of PaSaRyu TKD was recognized when he was presented the official moo (martial) committee Award of Honor, the highest recognition the PaSaRyu TKD Association presents to members.

Chief Master Troy was honored by the opportunity to work with another legend, world renowned Grandmaster In Sun Seo, tenth-dan. According to the World Kido Federation, “Grandmaster In Sun Seo has certified over 270,000 black belts.” Grandmaster Seo serves as President/Chairman of World Kido Federation, Han Min Jok Hapkido Association and Korea Kuk Sool Association. It is truly rare to see that kind of profound leadership completely change the face of martial arts before our own eyes. The kind of amazing insight and knowledge that can only come from “the best” creates the life altering experiences which affect the future.

In 1989, Master Trudeau traveled to Montgomery, Alabama, to begin studying Kuk Sool-Hapkido.

During this time he kept his dedication and strong relationship with Grandmaster Rhee. While studying Kuk Sool-Hapkido, he joined the World Kido Federation and was promoted by Chairman and Grandmaster In Sun Seo. He then received an official Letter of Appointment as a master and an Official Letter of Approval for 54 July 2011 / taekwondotimes.com

his dojang from the World Kido Federation (Kido-Hae.) Chief Master Troy is currently the Regional Director for the World Kido Federation.

Chief Master Trudeau began honing his many years of Korean martial arts study and practice into a single art. In 1996, he introduced the world to the new martial art he created and founded: Tae Sool Won. An integration of PaSaRyu TKD and Kuk Sool-Hapkido, Tae Sool Won features both hard and soft techniques, including kicks, hand strikes, takedowns, joint locks, escapes, body throws, forms, weapons and ki breathing. Chief Master Trudeau is a revolutionary to the martial arts community and to those fortunate enough to become part of his life.

Starting his training in 1970, through Grandmaster Kang Rheeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Black Belt Bureau, Master Trudeau holds extensive experience in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido and Tae Sool Won. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extremely well traveled throughout North America and has trained under some

high profile martial artists. He has made previous appearances on ESPN2, the Oak Ridge Today Show and has had articles featured numerous times in TaeKwonDo Times magazine.

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HanMinJok Hap KiDo Association.

His extensive resume includes having taught members of the U.S. military, FBI, local police, sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s departments, regional organizations, national organizations and corporations.

Most importantly, he stays true to the ways of the traditional martial arts.

For more information on Grandmaster Troy Trudeau and the World Tae Sool Won Association please go to www. taesoolwon.com or contact him directly at: ttrudeau11@live.com.

He can be reached by phone at (731) 220-2328.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Toseima Jiles has worked as a freelance image and business development consultant since 2001. She is a writer, author, actress, poet, dancer, teacher, entrepreneur and consultant. For more information visit www.wkmeconsulting.com.

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Who hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard of the ninja? By now they are even more noticeable than the samurai that they opposed centuries ago. Through movies, animated features, comic books and video games, they are practically everywhere. Not bad for people that are supposed to be invisible. But do we really know what they were and more importantly what they are today?

I sure thought I did. My first exposure to the specters of the night were through watching You Only Live Twice and the epic Shogun mini-series.

Later when Sho Kosugi (a Japanese martial artist and actor) started the ninja craze with movies like Enter the Ninja, I read every book and magazine article I could get my hands on. The ninja appeared to be a one-man army capable of superhuman feats including turning invisible and catching arrows in mid-flight, and I was far from alone in my obsession.

One individual in particular was far more interested than I. This man went on a martial arts pilgrimage to Japan and in doing so inspired thousands of others to do the same (including myself ). He then became known as the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foremost expert in the esoteric art of the ninja. Not bad for a dreamer from Ohio.

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In the 1960s, Stephen Hayes wanted to be a judoka ( Japanese for a skilled Judo practitioner). He aspired to become akin to the Japanese samurai. He saw them as “noble protectors.” It was at best a wild fantasy, or so he thought. Due to the lack of variety of training options in his area, he opted for Tang Soo Do, which at that time was just referred to as Karate or Korean Karate. It wasn’t the deep traditional training the young man wanted, but he dove in headfirst just the same. Although he had no real athletic background, his love for the martial arts led him to success in the world of fullcontact Karate (the early days of Kickboxing).

The thrill was short lived since the structure at that time lacked any real philosophy and he kept looking. After ten years of training and competing, he decided to go to Japan to search for further training and truth.

In 1975, he moved to Japan. Unlike many other foreigners, he chose to avoid being an English instructor as he needed more freedom in his schedule to pursue his quest. Instead, he chose to work as a writer and recorder at Sony and Canon.

While there, Hayes tracked a famous ninja master to his hometown. The hidden master’s name was Masaaki Hatsumi and he was a protégé of the late Grandmaster Toshitsugu Takamatsu of the Tokagure Ryu tradition of Ninjutsu, who had to hide the art as a type of Jujitsu. Even then, Grandmaster Hatsumi was rumored to be a Judo teacher. Hayes was referred to his dojo by an elderly woman who ran the inn where he stayed. The master and the students accepted the tall, bearded gaijin (foreigner), not thinking he would actually stick it out. They found out otherwise.

The training was unlike anything he could have imagined. In addition to striking techniques, there were choke outs, joint locks, throws and grappling. Even the dynamics of the strikes were totally different. When you struck, you used your entire body to knock the opponent flat. A Ninjutsu practitioner would move off at an angle and out of the line of fire (sometimes out of sight) and explode. Defenses were taught for all types of attacks and against multiple attackers.

This was in addition to a plethora of weapons, camouflage training and other espionage related skills. More importantly was Hayes’ shift in how he saw situations. He discovered it really was much more mental than physical. There was an enormous amount of information to be learned, including how to control his state of mind (a kind of ancient sport psychology) and all his emotions. The premise was to control one’s mindset to help allow the process of learning the opponent’s intentions.

During his training he came across a very charming lady at the company where he worked. He was delighted to find that “Rumiko” shared the same

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Upon returning to America, the newlyweds began a lucrative career in teaching seminars on this mysterious and esoteric art from the East. GM Stephen Hayes also became a wellknown and respected writer in terms of martial art theory, philosophy, history, and practical applications. His Ninja series in particular (in which there are now six volumes) has been in many enthusiasts’ collections for years. He also became a writer for Black Belt and was later inducted into their hall of fame.

One of the most remarkable parts of his life began in 1985 when he felt drawn to Tibet. From there he voyaged to India. It was during that trip he had the extreme privilege of meeting the Dalai Lama and his family. After that, he made a point of meeting them as often as he could.

In fact, when the Dalai Lama accepted the Nobel Peace Prize, GM Hayes stepped in as his bodyguard.

He would later accept the role as protector of the legendary figure throughout the 90s. That relationship deepened the Hayes’ interest in the spiritual aspect of their art (as the origins of Ninjutsu paralleled some of the Himalayan lore known by Tibetan “sorcerers” that refused to fit into mainstream society during their time).

In 1996 came the decision to prepare Ninjutsu for mass consumption. This was not to cheapen or dilute the teachings the couple learned, but rather it was to update Ninjutsu for the modern world. People don’t train like warriors in feudal Japan. The philosophies had to be made simpler to be understood and applied. With that in mind, it had to be altered to help as many people as possible.

To Shin Do became the name for the Hayes’ evolution of Western Ninjutsu. To meant literally “the sword.” It refers to the concept of physical skills to better the mind as well as the body. Shin stood for “the focused spirit of intention.” This leads to the teaching of the nine key qualities they would teach for becoming a fully actualized human being. Finally Do represented “the path to mastery.” In brief, it is the ability to take charge of one’s inner and outer world to ensure their happiness in all things.

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If anything, his schedule is more hectic than ever, especially with becoming a grandfather. His To Shin Do family also continues to grow as well as followers of his Blue Lotus Assembly. As can be seen from the majority of the photos on his Website, you will be hard pressed to find a happier and more content looking individual. If anyone has achieved true personal happiness, perhaps it is An-shu (Grandmaster) Stephen K. Hayes and he’s still as open, real and approachable as ever.

To our readers he wants to say, “Leave some room in your life for magic.”

GM Hayes’ schools are all over the U.S. and abroad and headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. You can contact the school at (937) 436-9990 or email daytonquest@skhquest.com.

For further information visit any of the following sites: www.skhquest.com www.stephenkhayes.com www.bluelotusassembly.org

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Master Guy Edward Larke 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 has lived there since. He lives in Seongnam city with his wife Gi-Ryung and son Alexander. He holds black belts in TKD, Hapkido, Taekkyon, Bon Kuk Kumdo, Korean Kickboxing, Karate-do, Wushu, Cheonji-Muye-do, and Hosin-sul. Currently he teaches TKD, Karate and CheonjiMuye-Do full-time in addition to writing for various magazines and running Kisa-Do Muye & Marketing. He can be contacted at kisa_do_muye@yahoo.ca.

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“2011 marks the 25th Anniversary of Choi Dojunim’s passing. Yong Sul Kwan and Kim Yun Sang Dojunim will be hosting a festival to honor Choi Dojunim and his art. We would like to give Hapkido practitioners from all around the world the opportunity to come and pay tribute to Choi Dojunim, experience his art, share their own and get an insight into the culture where Hapkido arose.”

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Heavy Bags

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In part two of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Train Your Equipment,â&#x20AC;? the focus will be on one of the most familiar standbys in any fight gymâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the heavy bag. Over the years, the heavy bag has been improved, transformed, and re-engineered to meet the needs of the modern warrior; however, despite all of the changes, the primary purpose of a heavy bag remains to provide fighters with a life-size, fullimpact target.

The evolution of the heavy bag mirrors the changes found in the modern martial arts gym.

Consider that students, for the most part, are not professional fighters, and may not have the luxury of the best equipment and full-time trainers. For example, prizefighters or serious amateurs have the resources and time to tape their hands before a workout, which provides both support and protection from injury. The average martial artist barely has enough time to get to class two or three nights a week. So what is the point? The point is that the use of the heavy bag has expanded to everyday people as a direct result of the enormous growth in martial arts in America since 1970. The old An example of a twin punch on a heavy 80-pound 80-po bag. Note how the bag is past vertical hanging bag position. To fatigue the arm muscles, the hang made of punches should be in rapid succession, preventing the bag from returning to a leather and leath vertical position. fille filled with sand (that ultim ultimately hardens into hard cement near cem the bottom), simply sim would not wo be the best equipment eq for a midfo dle-aged dl pperson ppracticing a reverse

Heavy bag g innovations allow students to practice specific skills, like focus.

punch What followed was a wave of innovapunch. innova tions that started with greater padding, water bladders, and lighter bags needed to accommodate the masses. In fact, one of the more recent advances occurred because martial arts schools were popping up in unlikely places, like community centers, basketball gyms, and aerobic training rooms. Overhead support was out of the question and portability was a necessity. Several dealers answered the call with freestanding bags with a weighted base. To complicate the matter further, the craze over grappling styles fueled by the popularity of MMA, has inspired another line of bags that are designed to mimic the anatomy of a human being, complete with arms and legs.

Both freestanding and hanging heavy bags have advantages and disadvantages for martial artists. Heavy bags supported from the ceiling have greater movement and are more likely to create a realistic target by imitating the motion of an opponent. Conversely, freestanding bags are not designed to move from where they are placed; however, these bags are portable and can be located in any part of the training floor, taekwondotimes.com / July 2011

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the lower part of the heavy bag with alternatth in ing legs. Once again, the challenge is to continuously strike the target before the bag has a tin chance to return to a vertical position. Students ch will quickly realize the value of this drill. w Some drills follow a less conventional path, al allowing the instructor a chance to innovate and break up the routine of the regular class. an Students thrive on variety so create a lesson S pplan that is unpredictable, fun and effective.

The following heavy bag drills represent a few T variations of some very common exercises: v Using a front kick in rapid succession to fatigue the leg muscles.

which allows for better use of space as well as a host of drills not offered by a fixed position bag. Hanging bags are generally harder and provide only upper body targets, while the freestanding versions are softer and include lower body targets, for example, leg kicks.

From a traditional sense, some of the more common drills include using a heavy bag to practice pre-set combinations for hands and kicks. However, with a few slight twists, basics on the bag can zero in on specific purposes. For example, limiting a round to only jump kicks, while not very practical, will provide extreme cardio benefits. With a hanging bag, simple hand combinations can be enhanced by having a partner actively move the bag in various positions to force additional focus on the part of the student doing the striking.

muscle fatigue drill Using either type of bag, this drill requires the student to strike at head level with a twin punch, forcing the bag backwards. The key is to have the striker hit repetitively with enough speed to keep the bag from returning to a vertical position where it is perpendicular to the ground. The rocking motion of the bag will supply sufficient energy to tax the arm muscles and create an aerobic burn. The same drill can be used for other techniques, even for kicks, the only difference is that kicking requires a swinging bag for the best results.

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push-ups A standard push-up uses weight resistance by pushing upward against gravity. They can also be done by resisting gravity on the way down.

This is accomplished by elevating the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feet. What better way to accomplish that than by placing a heavy bag flat on the ground as a foot support. Students can be paired up in competition or as a way to motivate each other.

sit-ups Again, a longstanding exercise like a sit-up or crunch can be enhanced by using a heavy bag. With the bag flat on the floor, students could position their feet over the bag, making contact at approximately the area of their calf muscle. This will ensure very good posture as their knees are bent and their back is flat.

Enhanced push-ups using the heavy bag as support.

ground and pound

Abdominal work using the heavy bag for strict posture.

isometric seat This particular drill is an isometric exercise designed to isolate the quadriceps. Using a freestanding heavy bag as a stationary support, students should assume a seated position by pressing their back and butt against the bag; hands can be placed at the side or elevated over the head for additional stress. For beginning or intermediate students, the time limit should be brief, perhaps 30 seconds or less. For those more advanced, the drill can last up to two minutes or more, depending upon their fitness level.

Isometric leg exercise using a freestanding bag.

Given the recent emphasis on grappling, m schools have incorporated some type most of ground training. If MMA has proven an anything, it has established that one of the mo most lethal tactics in the sport is commonly ref referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;ground and pound.â&#x20AC;? This stra strategy is nothing more than using striking technique while on the ground, which is som something all Tae Kwon Do stylists should be com comfortable doing. Using a heavy bag on the grou ground is just the ticket to train various strikes.

Students can sit over the bag simulating a mounted position and practice all kinds of techniques, for instance, punches, elbows, and knee strikes, just to mention a few.

the scramble Scrambling for position on the ground for any type of martial artist or wrestler is one of the more difficult skills to master. Often, if the fight reaches the ground, the fighter with the best ability to scramble is the one who wins simply because they achieve a dominant position. In order to train this skill, instructors can position a heavy bag flat on the ground with a student lying beside it.

The instructor identifies four positions around the bag: top, bottom, and each side. Students will be required to move quickly over the bag to a new position dictated in random fashion by the instructor. The goal is to create a fluid transition over the obstacle, simulating moving around an opponent to gain position. Keeping the bag stationary during the drill is important to build speed and effectiveness.

Regardless of the equipment being used, thinking outside the box is an effective tool in preventing boredom, which is the worst enemy of an instructor who is trying to grow his or her school.

Your creativeness is bound only by your unwillingness to try something new. Use the equipment in your gym in ways that challenge your students and yourself. The results will surprise you on the training floor and in your bottom line.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Master 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. He may be contacted at sdileo2020@gmail.com. taekwondotimes.com / July 2011

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Grandmaster In Sun Seo

By Chief Master Robert J. Ott Edited by Karlene Dolan

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I arrived in San Jose, California on Friday, March 18, 2011 to attend the World Kido Federation/ Han Min Jok Hapkido Association International Summit. The event was hosted by the organization, the Seo family and several selected members of the association with the special guest being Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo. I was joined by six of my own students with my goal being to educate the practitioners in subjects that only this organization of such great magnitude and Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo could possibly demonstrate in only a weekend’s worth of time. To know that you, as a Korean martial artist, are sharing this event with people who live and breathe this study is amazing, to say the least. Participants came from ten different countries and seventeen U.S. states.

As I left the hotel room along with one of my students, Kyosa Dr. Steve Matthewson, the feeling came to me that Grandmaster In Sun Seo was in the building. I told my student the importance of letting me know as soon as he made eye contact with the Grandmaster so that I could demonstrate a formal bow with great respect. As the elevator arrived at the lobby and the door opened, my student began to stutter and try his best to explain to me what was happening, but before any sensible words came out of his mouth I heard, “Robert Kwang Jang,” which was then followed by two hands on my right hand and a hug.

It was apparent that Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo was greeting me. At that moment, two things came to be. First was the fact that I mean something to a man of such a high level of notoriety in the world of Korean martial arts and second was that even with such a superior level of rank and leadership, this Grandmaster respects us as well. The encounter was the greatest way the Summit could have begun.

Standing in the large conference room where this event was held were over 180 participants with over 150 of those in uniform ready to train. Over ten of those martial artists held the title of Grandmaster, including John Pellegrini, Rudy Timmerman, Serge Baubil, Ian Cyrus, Kami Moghaddam, James McMurray, Billy Burchett, Mounir Ghrawi, Rony Dassen, Michael De Alba and Darius Ghaffari. I have been to many places in the world to attend seminars, but I have never been to one with so many Grandmasters who have come together in uniform, ready to train with their fellow moosa.

Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo made the goals and objectives of this event clear after his opening speech. It was a combination of the practitioners recognizing the celebration of the Korean martial arts training, camaraderie, friendship, and, of course, the collaboration that the Chairman wanted all to

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see. The beginning of the Summit started with a DVD that showed several decades of training, teaching, and demonstrating that Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo had accomplished. All who viewed the footage applauded with respect and appreciation. The rest of the day consisted of training in a wide range of techniques. During the teaching and sharing of knowledge, Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo would share his philosophies and principles of his practice. The Chairman Grandmaster shared to all, the critical importance of training each and every day. Twice, as I understand, he dropped down into a full split during the event! For some, that is not a big deal, but for someone who is 70 years of age it is quite impressive.

Friday night of the event consisted of a casual meet and greet gathering. However, on Saturday evening, a formal dinner for all of the attendees was scheduled. The food for this event was top notch and during the dinner numerous Grandmasters, Chief Masters, and Masters spoke to the participants sharing stories and appreciations to all for what the World Kido Federation/Han Min Jok Hapkido Association has and will do for the future of Korean martial arts. In conjunction, the organization gave gifts to all of the individuals who have helped in supporting this great event. The following day contained several more hours of training. I found it so amazing to feel and observe how Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo would move when demonstrating the principles. The speed was astounding and so was the lowness to the ground. It was almost like watching a living, breathing whip coming alive. His movements seemed to never end, with each action showing red energy coming from his body.

On the second day of training, Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo took all the seventh, eighth and ninth-dan black belts to a separate room to practice more advanced techniques only suitable for those levels. He also spent quality time with many of the Grandmasters in a one-on-one conversation regarding growth and mutual support. At this event, a total of 14 martial arts practitioners had been promoted to a rank of fifth-dan or above. It was clear that this inaugural event brought together some of the finest Korean martial arts practitioners from all over the world.

The latter part of the second day was set aside for certificates to be issued. Having known that my name was one that was going to be called, I tuned in with my ears to listen clearly. When I heard my name, I quickly responded with a, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes Sir,â&#x20AC;? and, with the assistance of Master Thomas Gordon, quickly

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moved to the front of the room, dropped down on my knees and gave the formal bow I had previously planned to give Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo. To my surprise, an official letter was read aloud to all who stood in that room. The formal letter was on official letterhead of the World Kido Federation/ Han Min Jok Hapkido Association, written and signed by the Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo giving recognition and true support to my Super Summer International Korean Martial Arts Seminar that is scheduled for August of this year. All previous advertising for this event does not come close to what it is to have a Flowering Warrior, such as Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo, sharing his support. I was honored and so greatly appreciative.

Standing there, listening with my fellow Korean martial art practitioners, it became evident once again that this organization, the Seo family, and Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo’s goals were for us to take away more than anything else, a genuine feeling of support. To compliment his teaching, Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo devoted time to having photos taken with the participants and autographing books and magazine covers. His happiness and ability to share such a strong positive spirit was a beautiful thing to witness and feel. It was also clear that the Seo family lives true and from the heart in their relationships and caring for their fellow moosa.

Following the closing ceremony of this Summit, the added touch from this special leader was shown once again. Chairman Grandmaster In Sun Seo went to each participant and each person in the audience to shake his or her hand, bow, and give a hug from his heart. Even more amazing was, that just like before when I didn’t see it coming, I received the same unexpected hug. And, for me, that was the greatest ending that this Summit could have had! I’ve written articles for some of the most well respected Korean martial artists in the world, but it is pleasing and a great honor to write one for this event.

For more information on how you can become a part of the World Kido Federation-Han Min Jok Hapkido Association please go to www.kidohae.com.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: To contact Chief Master Robert J. Ott regarding past articles in TKDT Magazine, the purchase of his book titled Certain Victory, or information on his Super Summer International Korean Martial Arts Seminar please go to the following website: www.certainvictory.com.

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Against the Kick

By Allen C. Lieu

Martial artists prepare themselves mentally and physically when they see their opponent getting ready to attack. Your hands instinctively come up and the body prepares. You are ready to block, deflect and counter the oncoming attack. When an attacker tries to kick you, you have moments to decide your course of action. Where and how do you block a kick? Do you strike to counter the attack? Do you throw the person off of their kick? If you are on the receiving end of a kick attack and fail to meet or avoid your opponent’s kick, the result can end in lethal consequences. Kick attacks are devastating and can be used to hurt or knock opponents out. Knowing techniques that can effectively counter kick attacks can turn the tide on an aggressor and you may deliver the final knockout blow. In Hapkido, we use effective counter techniques to turn the outcome in the defender’s favor.

Jang Mu Won Hapkido, founded by the late Grandmaster Chong Sung Kim, redefines kick attack defense. Using various counters to kick attacks is important in Jang Mu Won Hapkido.

Jang Mu Won Hapkido uses strikes, pressure points, twisting and throwing to disable an attacker.

Grandmaster Dr. Chong Sung Kim is recognized as one of the world’s foremost instructors and practitioners in the Korean martial art of Hapkido. Grandmaster Kim’s teaching style incorporates an emphasis on timing and precision in the execution of Hapkido techniques.

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;`WLZ VM /HWRPKV 2PJR ([[HJRZ Striking is often employed to weaken an opponent and used as a means to disable an attacker. However this notion can be countered.

Martial artists use their hands and feet to attack vital points on the body to inflict serious damage. A front kick is designed to push an opponent back and can be used to kick all sections of the body. The front kick, utilizing the ball of the foot as the point of impact, can have an overwhelming effect. This was recently showcased in the UFC 126 fight between Silva and Belfor, when Silva landed a properly placed front kick to the side of Belfor’s head, which resulted in a knockout. Hapkido utilizes the front kick as a way to back an opponent away.

When the knee is brought up to the waist level, the kicker can disguise their kick from the same movement. Certain movements, such as twisting the body, moving the pivot leg, and dropping the hands can signal what type of kick is coming.

Hapkido also uses mid-range kicks such as the side kick, the roundhouse kick and the heel drop kick. We also use the back kick, which is similar to a turning side kick. These kicks can effectively end a fight. A side kick can jam an opponent’s hip, which prevents them

from fully executing a kick attack. A properly placed side kick can also take the air out of an opponent. The side kick uses the blade of the foot as the striking point of the kick. The power of the kick is driven from the hips and the pivot foot, which can target different areas of the body (ranging from the knees to the face). The roundhouse kick is designed to hit a target’s face, mid-section and lower body. The roundhouse kick uses the top part of the foot, and has different variations on how to strike.

Some practitioners prefer to use the ball of their foot while others use the top part of the foot.

A roundhouse kick to the lower body can take an opponent out of a fight. The heel drop kick (similar to the axe kick in TKD) can be used to strike an opponent in the shoulder area as well as the top of the head. The heel drop kick is used to finish an opponent once they are on the ground. The heel drop kick utilizes the heel as the striking point to vital points of the body.

Knowing how a kick functions is essential to learning how to defend against various kick attacks.

/HWRPKV +LMLUZP]L *V\U[LYZ Timing, precision and knowing how to use an opponent’s energy against their attack are important to counter their kick attack. The defender must be aware of the defensive stance

Master Han W. Kim baits the attacker, Allen C. Lieu by opening up his midsection.

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As the attacker throws a front kick, the defender blocks with the front hand...

(form) they are in. The techniques vary depending on which stance the defender chooses as well as the attacker. When using striking to counter a kick, the strike must land in a targeted area. Striking the shoulder area is not as effective as striking an opponent to the face or groin area. If you punch far away from the attacker, you leave yourself open for further attack. If you are too close and you try to punch your attacker, your strike may not be effective and you may find yourself a victim of a takedown.

Knowing the distance between a strike and when to strike is essential to counter an attack.

A strike may cause temporary disorientation for the aggressor but striking doesn’t necessarily end a fight. However, a takedown off of a kick attack can cause a more devastating effect. Taking an aggressor down is not as easy as it seems. Hapkido uses takedown techniques such as twisting and throwing to end any type of conflict. If an opponent has proper balance through a fight, the advantage is equal between the defender and attacker. In Hapkido, it is important to break the opponent’s balance in order to defend yourself.

In order to learn how to take down an opponent, you must be able to read the opponent’s body language. Observe the distance between the aggressor’s kick and your body. Their kick will vary depending on their distance from you. The defender can deceive their aggressor while hooking the rear hand underneath the attacker’s leg.

by bringing the arm up to entice the kick to a certain target area. If the defender brings their arm up to expose the rib area, the aggressor may see a potential target to hit. As a result, the defender has taken the first step to execute a takedown. If the defender knows that a kick attack is coming, the defender can place their hands accordingly for defense.

Instead of exerting vast amounts of energy to outmuscle an opponent, a practitioner is able to use their opponent’s energy to cause them to fall. Hapkido employs the three principles that are showcased in execution of each technique.

The three principles are the water principle, the circle principle and the harmony principle. With the water principle, the techniques are designed to flow. Water is able to adapt to any situation and is free flowing. In Hapkido, techniques are designed to flow and adapt to the opponent.

The circle principle creates the opportunity to throw the opponent off balance. The primary concept of the harmony principle is to bring together the water and circle principle. The techniques are smooth and fluid. The practitioner is able to throw with relative ease in the techniques without overexerting themselves during the duration of the techniques.

The defender slides in with his leg to take the attacker’s position and uses his front leg to sweep the attacker’s base leg. This causes the attacker to lose balance and fall.

After taking down the attacker, the defender grabs the foot and applies pressure for the finish.

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-YVU[ 2PJR +LMLUZL A person who uses the front kick will kick to different areas of the body. The defender must adapt to the situation. If the attacker kicks lower than anticipated, the defender can change their block to meet their defensive needs. As the front kick comes in for an attack, the defender has the option of choosing which side of the leg to go to. Moving out to either side can expose the attacker for a strike and can make them vulnerable to a takedown technique. By blocking the kick and committing to one side, the defender can use a series of strikes (such as punches, the backhand and elbows) to strike their attacker. The defender also has the same options when executing a takedown.

When the attacker kicks with a front kick, the defender can shift their body to the left side of the kick. At the same time, the front hand becomes the blocking hand, while the other hand traps the kicking leg. From this position, the defender must shift their base leg to the attacker’s leg. From here, the defender can use a front sweep to the attacker’s leg, which will disrupt the attacker’s balance. This will cause the attacker to fall on their shoulder. After the technique is executed, the defender can apply pressure to the attacker’s foot.

Techniques will vary depending on which side is chosen. Utilizing the right side of the attacker, the defender can step to the right, block with the right hand and trap their aggres-

sor’s kicking leg with the left hand. Using the right hand, the defender can grab the shoulder and throw their attacker by taking a right step back (in a circular motion) while lifting the defender’s left arm up. This will cause the aggressor to fall on their shoulder and can potentially end the conflict.

:PKL 2PJR +LMLUZL To defend against a side kick, the defender must be aware of where the kick is coming.

Depending on if the kick is low or high, the defender can adjust their technique. Timing is very important to defending against a side kick.

After the side kick is initiated by the attacker, the defender can move in to the kick, thus minimizing the attacker’s ability to fully extend their side kick. A simple defensive technique is to block with the front hand in a circular motion, and punch with the rear hand. The strike may be effective but the take down technique can disable your opponent. By using the same block, multiple techniques can be executed.

The defender, exposing the rib area for the attacker to target, can block with the front hand and shift their balance to the left. The rear hand will grab over the attacker’s leg and by using the attacker’s energy, the defender can execute a front leg sweep (in front of the top part of the knee), causing the opponent to flip over their own body. It is important that the front sweep

As the attacker, Jean Poucholuen, throws a side kick, Master Han W. Kim uses his front hand to block and the rear hand to grab over.

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lifts the attacker’s base leg off the ground. After the throw, the defender can strike to a vital area on the attacker.

The takedown technique starts with a basic block. The front hand will shift over to the back of the knee and at the same time, the rear hand will grab over the leg. From here the defender steps in with their front leg and using a circular motion, pushes downwards with the lead blocking hand. Being stationary does not help with the takedown technique. By sliding in with both legs (essentially taking the opponent’s spot), the technique becomes easier to execute because the opponent is off balance.

;OL -PUPZO After taking down an attacker, it is important to finish the opponent. A strike will inflict pain to potentially cause an opponent not to retaliate. If a strike fails to stun an opponent, the next option is the takedown technique, whether it is twisting or throwing. After executing a takedown technique, it is important to continue to apply the pressure on the opponent. The defender can apply different amounts of force to various pressure points on the attacker’s body. Applying heavy force to a pressure point will result in sharp pain and could disable the attacker. A more definitive finish can result in Using the attacker’s energy, the defender rotates with his right leg in a circular motion.

Photos by Eric Ng

breaking an attacker’s bone, which will immobilize the opponent from using that arm or leg to attack. In Hapkido, we are taught to finish the attacker if the situation permits.

The techniques mentioned in this article are just a small glimpse into Hapkido’s kick defense. Jang Mu Won Hapkido has different types of kick defense techniques that are taught throughout the official curriculum. Defensive counters to kick attacks include striking, twisting and throwing. Each technique is designed to effectively disable an opponent so that the defender comes out on top. If a conflict escalates to the point where force needs to be used, it is important to remember your self-defense training. Defense against kick attacks are essential in order to learn proper self-defense techniques.

-VY TVYL KLMLUZLZ JOLJR V\[ ^^^ [HLR^VUKV[PTLZ JVT ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Allen C. Lieu is a third-dan black belt in Hapkido and has been training for 11 years. He currently trains at the Alhambra Headquarters Branch Studio under Master Han W. Kim, sixth-degree black belt who trained under the late Grandmaster Chong S. Kim. For more information about Jang Mu Won Hapkido, please visit our website at www.jangmuwonhapkido.com

Utilizing a front sweep to the front of the attacker’s base leg, the defender will cause the attacker to flip over and land on their back.

The finish results in an ankle lock with pressure being exerted on the attacker’s ankle.

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The fan…

According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary it is: “an instrument for producing a current of air. Also a device that is held in the hand and moved back and forth to cool a person and that is usually shaped like a segment of a circle and composed of material (as feathers or paper) mounted on thin rods or slats moving about a pivot so that the device may be closed compactly when not in use.”

Other countries throughout the globe all can lay claim (humble or not) to their own history of fan use and fan making. The one sad truth is like most other ancient crafts around the world, real fan making is dying. In Korean history it likely dates back well before the Three Kingdoms era and like most cultural art forms it evolved with time.

The pinnacle of fan design occurred during the Joseon dynasty. As women (especially

As a noun and a verb it is a part of our everyday language.

Most of us don’t even stop to think of its actual history or how many cultures share the same device.

Where did the fan actually originate? Likely it’s one of those ideas that didn’t start in one exact civilization. The interesting thing is how they became synonymous with being cultured or having some kind of power.

They can be elegant, mysterious and captivating. However, in the Far East they became far more than a fashion statement.

In China, it had martial applications in systems such as Taiji and Ba Gua. It was called a shanzi. In Japan, the tessen was used in combat but also as a leader’s symbol to lead his troops into battle. In the Japanese fighting arts tessen-jutsu, it is one of the most esoteric and rare weapon forms available. In neighboring Korea, the bucchae enjoyed its own unique history and symbolism. The practice of bucchae-sul is seen in various Korean arts, with Kuk Sool Won being the most obvious system.

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upper-class and nobility) had numerous accessories, men seemed badly off. The fan became a subtle, yet stylish symbol of class and position. It was even carried in the winter. Some were adorned with additions such as turtle shell, mother of pearl or tassels to show one’s wealth. The fans when closed actually were not straight. They resembled a woman’s figure.

Many men had their fans buried with them as if they were akin to a concubine. They were too personal to be passed down. This is one of the many reasons there are few in existence in this day and age.

Another obvious reason for the decline of the traditional fan was the Japanese Occupation.

They wanted to erase as much of Korea’s identity as possible. The fan masters slowly disappeared.

As has been stated numerous times, Confucianism frowned upon men and women having close contact. After age seven, boys and girls were often separated (mostly upper class) so a fan was often used as a kind of shield from viewing one another. Also, for the artistically inclined, the paper could show a variety of designs and writing depicting the gentleman’s character. Lastly, the fans could be used in a life or death situation, as swords were usually not worn except by the military.

After the Japanese Occupation came the Korean War and a long, hard period for the South Korean people. A young man, Ju-Won Uhm sought to be an apprentice under a fan master by the name of “Moon” to learn a trade, but also just to eat. Later, when South Korea began to flourish, the government designated Master Uhm as an Intangible Cultural Asset. His work became in extremely high demand. With great pride he began to train his son Jae-Soo in 1983. Master Uhm’s dream of reviving all of the traditional styles of fans failed as his health grew progressively worse. Fortunately, his son (who inherited his father’s title) managed to fulfill his father’s dream. Now his fans can be seen in the offices and homes of important businesspeople, dignitaries and politicians all over the world, including President Obama.

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The special fan you see on the first page is called a hap-jook-sun (two pieces of bamboo glued together with isinglass/ fish glue to make a fan).

China just uses one piece. Each one is handmade

by Master Uhm himself. As there are no two snowflakes alike, the same can be said for these cultural treasures. The fans Chief Master Ott is wielding are reinforced to withstand the demands of martial arts training and still retain their unique beauty. #KVLKB LRQPFAB -LOB> FKQBOBPQBA FK QEBPB TLOHP LC >OQ >KA J>KV LQEBO RKFNRB -LOB>K J>OQF>I >OQP FQBJP @>K @LKQ>@Q %EFBC />PQBO 4L?BOQ , 1QQ SF> EFP TB?PFQB TTT @BOQ>FKSF@QLOV @LJ LO JB QEOLRDE B J>FI # SFABL TFII ?B >MMB>OFKD LK QEB 6>BHTLKAL 6FJBP TB?PFQB FK QEB KB>O CRQROB ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 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 has lived there since. He lives in Seongnam city with his wife Gi-Ryung and son Alexander. He holds black belts in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Taekkyon, Bon Kuk Kumdo, Korean kickboxing, Karate-do, Wushu, Cheonjimuye-do, and Hosin-sul. Currently he teaches Taekwondo, Karate and Cheonji-muye-do full time in addition to writing for various magazines and running Kisa-Do Muye & Marketing. He can be contacted at kisa_do_muye@yahoo.ca.

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In the world of martial arts, the authoritative body in the art and science of Tae Kwon Do has just named its newest living legend. Amazingly, this award was bestowed upon a non-Asian American Grandmaster, the U.S. Chung Do Kwan Association’s founder, ninth-degree Senior Grandmaster Edward B. Sell.

In any field of achievement, becoming a “legend” is quite rare. Typically professionals such as doctors, military men and women, athletes, etc. must spend a lifetime of consistent, exceptional achievement in their field of endeavor to earn this title. In other cases, a singular accomplishment of such a great magnitude is achieved, that it dwarfs the next closest mark, rendering it insignificant by comparison, and thus earning this title for its achiever.

But achievement alone is not the only determining factor in reaching this lofty status. Impact on others in that field as a whole, is also key. Sadly, legendary status is most often reached long after the recipient of the title has passed away. In sports, an athlete typically cannot even be named to their respective “Hall of Fame” until years after their retirement.

What then, is a “Living Legend”? One can only conclude that the grantee of that title has spent a lifetime of contribution, achievement, leadership, and impact in their field to such a degree that this title is declared and awarded by their peers, while the one receiving the honor continues to leave indelible impressions on their field, and continues to have a notable, ongoing influence in their area of accomplishment.

The World Taekwondo Federation, through its administrative and training division—the Kukkiwon—set about to name this new “Living Legend.”

In May 2010, the Kukkiwon was absorbed by the government of South Korea, making it the official exporter of TKD to the world, on behalf of the administration in Seoul.

In an effort to celebrate Tae Kwon Do, which was declared the National Sport of Korea in 1972 and which became an Olympic sport in 1988, as well as to give honor to the founders of TKD, the South Korean government has been in the process of developing an education and entertainment based TKD theme park, scheduled to open in 2013. In 2009, the nationally treasured founders of modern day Tae Kwon Do in Korea were documented and honored. The goal for 2010 was to research, document, and honor those founders now living in America, who represent a foundational key for the introduction and development of TKD as a sport and self-defense system in this country.

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In preparing to honor the TKD legends in America, South Korean government officials sorted through voluminous data provided for them by the Kukkiwon. Out of that information, the officials narrowed their selection down to 22 Grandmasters whose contributions and accomplishments they felt stood out above the rest. Among them was American-born Grandmaster Edward B. Sell. Four Korean journalists—an interviewer/interpreter, a journalist, a videographer, and a photographer—were then commissioned by the South Korean government to personally meet with each of the Grandmasters for an extensive interview. Taekwondo Times magazine served to coordinate these interviews while the team was in the U.S. The interview with Sr. Grandmaster Sell and the accompanying demonstration was scheduled to take place in Atlanta in July 2010. In setting up the interview, Sell, who was recently invited to be inducted into the prestigious, and formerly all-Korean, Grandmasters Society of America, was asked how he was, and if he was in good health. Apparently, there were other candidates who were considered who had reached such an age as to presently be in failing health.

Anyone granted the title of “Living Legend” should naturally have an appearance of one who is living well and is full of life. The Senior Grandmaster seems to have exceeded their expectations, in that the journalist team expressed amazement that he was such a “young” 68-year-old. Credit for this observation goes back to 1967, when Sell became one of the youngest black belts (and the first American) to be promoted to Master Instructor while he was stationed in Korea, serving in the Air Force as a Military Policeman. This promotion served as the capstone for Sell’s Air Force career, during which he trained in a local Chung Do Kwan Tae Soo Do school (the term Tae Kwon Do was not introduced until the 1970s).

During the course of the interview, the team of journalists armed with information on the historical highlights of the Grandmaster’s career, courtesy of the Kukkiwon and WTF archives, asked detailed questions about his accomplishments. Recording the interview and demonstration on the latest, sophisticated digital recording equipment, the final production of the journalist team will be displayed in Korea at the Museum of Tae Kwon Do Legends located in the soon-to-be-completed Tae Kwon Do theme park.

Brenda J. Sell, the wife of the Senior Grandmaster (and proclaimed “top student”), an accomplished eighth-degree Grandmaster in her own right, was present for the interview and shared the following anecdote about the event. When the time came to record the demonstration—a break of twenty inches of concrete—Sr. Grandmaster Sell lacked access to a changing room to slip into his uniform. So he simply turned his back and pulled off his shirt, preparing to slip on his uniform top and strap on his belt, when the journalists were heard to exclaim with open mouths, “He has muscles!” Smiling, the lady Grandmaster recounted that the journalists clearly had not expected to see the Senior Grandmaster so toned and fit.

Senior Grandmaster Sell, known world-wide for his concrete and brick breaking expositions, is widely considered an expert in the field, and is currently writing a book on the subject. The Grandmaster’s personal concrete breaking record is thirty inches, while three house bricks in a single blow is his brickbreaking record.

With the Korean journalists standing ready to capture the event, Sell took a moment to set up his target and focus on his technique. Then with a powerful stroke, Sell swiftly dispatched his concrete target

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GM Edward B. Sell

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with an elbow smash. For his next demonstration, the Sr. Grandmaster promptly broke a house brick. Not being satisďŹ ed with that display, Sell then picked up one of the broken halves of the brickâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and to the astonishment of everyone in the roomâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;struck it again, breaking it into thirds!

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By Dr. Jerry Beasley

I@9! BB6 VcY i]Z 7jaan Recently the President of the United States addressed a group about the subject of bullying. Mr. Obama noted that when he was young he was a frail kid with a “funny” name, which made him a potential target for a bully. The president recalled the shame and fear that he had as a small child.

Bullying exists at every level from kindergarten to college. Forms of bullying behavior are present in the work environment and the social scene. As martial artists, we offer a superior antidote to bullying. But it’s most likely not what you think.

Self-defense might be more about mentality than physicality. Instructors of MMA and TKD often talk about skills, but the way to defeat the bully often lies within the process of learning self-defense and not the act of employing physical skills. As humans, we are blessed with a complex network of nerves called the autonomic nervous system. Thousands of years ago, our ancestors relied on immediate adrenaline rushes to avoid being eaten by predators. Today, books have been written about the negative effects of adrenaline to the body, and drugs have been prescribed to curb its influence on our health and actions.

We can feel its effect in the form of increased heart rate, cardiac output, breathing rate, and blood pressure. According to cardiologist Dr. James O’Keefe, activation of what is called the sympathetic nervous system sets off an exhilarating adrenaline rush which assists the body in response to threat and readies us to flee or fight (assuming that we are in imminent danger of a predatory attack). The problem is that this same adrenaline rush can cause us to be immobilized if we fail to flee or must call on our mental ability to negotiate a peaceful conclusion to an altercation rather than rely on our physical strength.

In a sort of yin/yang relationship, an opposing measure called the parasympathetic nervous system calms us down. A New York Times syndicated article on health indicated that, by forming strong social

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connections, such as marriage and religious faith, we can curb an overactive sympathetic system. Membership in a MMA school can help form strong social bonds. Success in MMA or TKD training can promote faith in our ability to survive. The realization that we will not be harmed can serve to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. In a real fight we want to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.

In my book, Mastering Karate (Human Kinetics, 2002), I wrote the following: “When taught by a highly skilled, disciplined instructor in an environment that nurtures the complex social group configurations required for maturity in the activity, MMA is a most effective form of self-defense training but not because MMA teaches us a better way to fight. MMA, TKD and other martial arts can foster a calm and relaxed mind, which will have the effect of supercharging the parasympathetic nervous system. Perhaps this is what happens to zen masters who put their hands into boiling water, or to survivors of death-defying encounters. They have faith and a clear mental image that they will succeed. Experts agree that in real-life scenarios, physical skills are of secondary importance. The person who wins the fight, wins as a direct result of successful psychological preparation, which enables him or her to establish and maintain a

mental advantage throughout the confrontation. An enraged man with a pocket knife has been known to control an entire office of employees even though, acting as a group, the employees could easily overpower him. What you mentally take into an altercation makes all the difference.”

So how does MMA or TKD training help the victim of bullying? The child becomes part of a social group consisting of the other students and the teachers. When the child has a sense of belonging, a feeling that he/ she is important to the group, the child is more apt to speak up when encountering the bully. It’s not meeting the bully with violence that’s important, it’s having the courage to tell others about the bully that counts. We defeat the bully by telling the teacher, parents, other students and administrators.

Recently I had a child sign up for lessons at my MMA studio. His parents had relocated to Virginia from Nottingham, England.

He was thin and quiet. He had an accent. He was an immediate target for a kid who mistakenly thought he could earn his own street

cred by publicly bullying the child. The first thing I told the student was to tell his parents, tell his teacher, and talk to the resource officer that worked in the school. He listened. He had expected to learn some deadly technique. Frankly, he had little chance in a physical encounter. The next day he talked to others. The resource officer assured him that he was safe. After that, the bully left him alone. The bully had been “outed.” Without the secrecy, the bully had no power over the child. The way to defeat the bully is to develop the courage to speak up and tell others.

MMA or TKD can provide the environment in which courage is acquired.

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As an instructor, student, or as a parent of a student, nothing in martial arts is quite as traumatic as a failed rank test. We all know the drill, especially if the test involves children. The earth’s core begins to crumble, clouds form, and the sun fails to rise! All right, perhaps a slight exaggeration, but there is no doubt that the event is painful for everyone involved. Despite my 30 years of experience, I cannot understand why we, as a group, cannot accept that failure is an option. Consider the average teenager testing for his or her driver’s license for the first time.

In the past, it was bad enough that a failed test would become front page news in the school newspaper or at the next family function. Enter Facebook, MySpace, and YouTube, and now the entire world knows at broadband speeds. There is an expectation of perfection that sadly, compounds the problem and actually, only makes it worse.

The fact of the matter is that testing is simply a part of life. Standardized tests are the gateway to schools, careers, certifications, and just about any goal worth achieving. There can be no dispute about whether or not tests are here to stay. Therefore, unless the results are predetermined or the test is somehow “fixed,” students need to learn how to accept the outcome and turn it into something positive. No one likes to fail, but it happens. I can honestly say I have yet to meet the person that has overcome every challenge with complete success the first time out. It is impossible. Sooner or later, no matter how intelligent, no matter how talented, everyone comes up short at something, even if they refuse to admit to it.

There are a number of factors that contribute to a failed test, ranging from attendance, to the competence of the instructor, to the testing board. In all fairness, some things are out of the control of the student; however, what happens after the test is clearly the responsibility of the

student (and the parents of a younger student).

I can recall after a very difficult third-degree black belt test, one of my students asked me if I thought I passed. My response was that I was not sure if I passed this time, but that I knew that I could pass. I realized that whatever I did wrong in this test would serve as the course correction I needed to accomplish my goal in the future. Our failures create the road map that helps us find the way to succeed, provided we never give up.

As martial artists, especially as instructors, we have an obligation to encourage students to use their failures in a way that guarantees success. Passing a student that does not deserve it is a disservice to that student and ultimately sets them up for even greater disappointments.

Thomas Edison wrote, “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” I have often heard that rank is a gift from your instructor. Perhaps the real gift we can give our students is to teach them to persevere through the inevitable adversities we will all face at some point, not just in the dojang, but in every part of our lives.

Master Stephen DiLeo is an author, martial artist, and instructor who has been part of the Central Pennsylvania martial arts community for over 30 years. He is a fourth-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a first-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, and has studied several other arts throughout his career. Master DiLeo is a graduate of Penn State University as well as one of the chief instructors and co-owners of the Altoona Academy of TKD. He is also the AAU Chairman for Western Pennsylvania. Over the last 25 years, Master DiLeo has taught at numerous summer camps, directed many tournaments, and has delivered various seminars. He has created a number of programs including: Dynamic Striking for Combat and Conditioning; Cardio TKD Kickboxing Fitness; and Practical Self-Defense. He can be reached at sdileo2020@gmail.com.

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The Last Word

By C.M. Griffin

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: It has come to my attention that there is an insidious disease affecting the martial arts community. This disease is spreading at an alarming rate with more and more people infected everyday. This disease is called “Yougotsa Grandtitleitis”! I don’t think the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta can really assist us in combating this, but don’t worry, I’ve seen episodes of House as well as E.R. and MASH. As I learned from these shows, the first thing that needs to be done is to identify the symptoms of this disease: 1) One of the more obvious symptoms is a “Grandmaster” making excuses for himself or his system. For example, he may tell you that he is the Do Joo Nim of the art of JuKiDo that he inherited from his teacher “Whupsum Butt.” He tells you that Whupsum Butt was a student of Young Sul Choi, who trained the Korean military and was the Korean President’s personal bodyguard. This Grandmaster met Whupsum when he was stationed in Korea and so he lived and trained with him personally for five years.

The reason he doesn’t have any certificates or documentation is because there was a terrible fire and the dojang was burned to the ground. Whupsum Butt died in that fire, but before he died, he handed the system over to this person.

Besides the fact that this story sounds like something produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and starring Michael Jai White and Chuck Norris, there are too many holes in it. This is the “information age’ and things can be easily checked. For example, who else did Whupsum teach? Where was this dojang? When you press him, he will have an answer to all those questions, such as: “Grandmaster Whupsum Butt was a very private man, and he only taught select students, I was privileged to be one of the chosen.”

Those infected by “Grandtitle-itus” usually do not go to tournaments; they rarely travel outside of their own circle. So, if by some chance you are a student of JuKiDo and you run across other martial artists, you may find yourself questioning things. For example, your techniques don’t seem to work, or worse, when sparring, they hit you at will, the JuKiDo defenses are not working, but they work at your dojang. You tell your Grandmaster. A popular excuse you may hear is: ‘Well that’s their system, we do things differently.” Basically, they will always have excuses, a sure symptom of Yougotsa Grandtitle-itis.

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2) Let’s say you met someone two years ago and they were a second or third-degree black belt.

When you see them two years later, not only are they eighth or ninth-degrees, they also have their own martial arts system. How did they jump four or five ranks in two years? They may have certificates proclaiming their new rank. (We’ll get into that aspect another time). Even if they have experience in a different art, you can’t jump four or five ranks in two years!

I also call it “Cab Ride Ranks,” when they get into a cab on one side of town, they have one degree, when they get out the cab a few minutes later, they are Grandmasters. Interestingly enough, these folks are usually under 40 years old, some as young as 29, and they have eighth or ninth-degrees!

3) This is the most widespread symptom of Yougotsa Grandtitle-itis: let’s say a person has a fifth-degree in Tae Kwon Do, a second-degree in HapKido and a second-degree in Gumdo; they proclaim that makes them a ninth-degree. There is a person who owns a Tae Kwon Do school in Louisville, Kentucky who proclaims to be an 18th degree!

I’m sure you know people who are infected with Yougotsa Grandtitle-itis. The one thing we can do is inject them with the true tenets of the martial art: honor, integrity, loyalty and discipline.

One thing that may help stop this disease is to actually abide by the tenets we all so quickly speak.

Instead of just giving lip service to it, we must actually do it. This will go a long way in helping those infected with this disease as well as those poor victims of the disease.