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in New Jersey The final leg of the 2011 Goodwill Tour found the North Korean TaeKwonDo Demonstration Team Members in Delaware Valley, a tri-state area consisting of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. This portion of the tour was hosted by Grandmaster Kenneth MacKenzie, with a demonstration at the Scottish Rite Theater in Collingswood, New Jersey.

GM MacKenzie and the entire Goodwill Tour Organizing Committee showed the members a good time by taking them to see the sites, including the local aquarium. At the end of the 2011 Goodwill Tour, team members were presented with a banner that had been signed by hundreds of Americans who came to watch their demonstrations. The banner was an gift showing the team members the appreciation and friendship they had earned here in the United States. Proclamations were also presented to the team by both the State of New Jersey and the U.S. Congress.

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TKD International Welcomes Irish Master New York City, New York—TaeKwon-Do International welcomes Master Paul O’Brien from Drimnagh TaeKwon-Do Academy. He joins the union from Dublin, Ireland. Master O’Brien is a fourth-dan and has been training since 1986. He teaches traditional TKD and has trained with many excellent instructors, and is now proud to call Master O’Brien is pictured on the left.

President Suk Jun Kim his teacher and TKDI his home. Drimnagh TaeKwon-Do is very successful on the competition circuit in Ireland, and has an exceptional children’s program. In addition, they spend a great deal of time supporting their community—giving back is a big part of their philosophy. Master O’Brien stated “It is an honor for me and my students to be part of Grandmaster Kim’s TaeKwon-Do family, and to have access to his knowledge and experience, as well as the other TKDI members.

Black Belt Candidates Do 216,000 Push-Ups

Cary, North Carolina—Does 6000 push-ups sound like a lot? That’s approximately how many black belt candidate Loren DeVos (age 61) will have done by the time he tests for his first black belt in Tae Kwon Do. And he’s not alone. All totaled, 36 candidates of all ages will test for new black belts. Some, like Loren, for their first; others for as high as their fourth. That’s a total of 216,000 push-ups between them. But all that effort is necessary if the candidates are to finish the grueling, five-hour test. Students at White Tiger in Cary, North Carolina, have a five-month training period before testing for black belt.

During this training period, candidates are expected to perform 35 sit-ups and 25 push-ups per day, as well as to run four miles per week. Every week, they’re expected to practice all forms and self-defense techniques they have learned to date, going all the way back to the very first form they learned as new white belts. Additionally, they must attend six rehearsals, spread out over the course of the five-month training period. Each rehearsal focuses on a different aspect of the test, including self-defense, sparring, forms, board breaking and more.

In addition, candidates must earn a minimum of $35 each to donate to the school’s “Community Cares” program, which offers free martial arts lessons to at-risk youth in the local area. Every candidate, child or adult, must also obtain a letter of recommendation from someone they know and must write an essay about how they carry on the traditions and teachings of TKD. Finally, each candidate must complete a service project that’s designed to promote martial arts in general and TKD in particular.

Thirteen high-ranking masters and grand masters will judge the testing. Candidates that pass will receive their new black belts in May.

AWARDS & PROMOTIONS ITF Promotions in Canada

(Top, L-R): Master Ralph Marin, Master Sylvain Boucher, Master Terry Wiznewski, Master Valérie Forget & Master Peggy Seely Seated: Grand Master Phap Lu & Master Alain Dumaine

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Ottawa, Canada—Grandmaster Phap Lu, ITF Secretary General, held a national seminar at his dojang in Ottawa, Canada in November 2011. The technical portion of the seminar covered all 24 patterns, as well as a three-hour sparring class with Master Alain Dumaine, seventh-degree from Quebec. After the seminar, promotions were made to first, second and third-dans. Five candidates also successfully passed their seventh-degree master test.

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in Canada: Master Peggy Seely and Master Valérie Forget. The other new masters were Master Sylvain Boucher (Québec), Master Ralph Marin (Ontario), and Master Terry Wiznewski (Alberta)\

Master Doug Cook Receives Award Washington, D.C.—Master Doug Cook, head instructor of the Chosun Taekwondo Academy located in Warwick, New York, recently accepted an award for his editorial contributions to Tae Kwon Do from his Excellency, Duk Soo Han, Ambassador of South Korea. The ceremony was held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Washington, D.C. At the urging of his instructor Grandmaster Richard Chun, Cook entered a national essay competition where he earned a first-place standing. A statement issued by the Korean Embassy said, “The Korean Cultural Center at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea is pleased to announce the results of the 2011 Taekwondo Essay & Art Contest. The Embassy wishes to sincerely thank the more than 200 Tae Kwon Do practitioners who submitted entries this year, and to congratulate them on their accomplishments both in and out of the dojang.” In addition to his many articles and monthly columns written for major martial arts magazines, Cook, a sixth-degree black belt, has authored three best-selling Master Doug Coook and Duk Soo Han books: Taekwondo…Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior, Traditional Taekwondo - Core Techniques, History and Philosophy, and Taekwondo–A Path to Excellence, all published by YMAA of Boston. A fourth book focusing on poomsae, written in conjunction with Grandmaster Richard Chun, is scheduled for release in 2014.

Martial Arts Instructor Receives 8th Degree Carol Stream, Illinois—In October 2011, Jason Kifer, owner of Superstar Karate, rated one of the top 100 martial arts schools in the U.S., received his eighth-degree black belt in the art of Hapkido.

He received the honor from Dojunim Ji Han Jae, the founder of Hapkido. Kifer began his martial arts training at the age of two under the supervision of Master Gedo Chang and his father, Scott. He earned his first-degree black belt in 1990 at age twelve and just one year later he began studying the art of Sin Moo Hapkido under Dojunim Ji. Over the course of twenty years, he received his second through seventh-degree black belts from Ji. With his promotion to eighth-degree, Kifer rises to an area that few practitioners of Hapkido ever manage to attain. In fact, Ji mentioned that Jason was the youngest to ever reach such a level in the art of Hapkido. He is currently studying Chun Kuk Do, the martial art created by the great Chuck Norris, as well as studying for his seventh-degree black belt in the art of Tang Soo Do.

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TKD Test for London 2012 Olympics Concludes Seoul, South Korea—A test event for the TKD competition of the 2012 London Olympic Games concluded in a great success in London, Great Britain on Dec. 4, 2011 after two days of competition. The “London Prepares” Taekwondo International Invitational took place at the ExCeL London in eastern London, with the attendance of a total of 60 athletes from 18 countries. The second and final day of the two-day event, a rehearsal for the TKD competition of the London Olympic Games, featured the women’s +67kg and the men’s -80kg categories.

In the men’s -80kg division, Great Britain’s Aaron Cook earned his country the Gold Medal as his final-round opponent, Azerbaijan’s Ramin Azizov gave up fighting because of his leg injury. Cook advanced to the final match as he brushed aside a stiff challenge from Spain’s Nicolas Garcia for a 10-11 sudden-death win in a semifinal match. Azizov reached the final match as he beat Korea’s Sang-bin Lee 15-9 in a semifinal match. The bronze went to Germany’s Alberto Celestrin and Iran’s Yousef Karami.

In the women’s +67kg category, France’s Gwladys Epangue required a sudden-death round to clinch the Gold Medal over Russia’s Anastasia Baryshnikova 3-4. The French reached the final match as she outpointed Korea’s Sae-bom An 3-2 in a semifinal match. Korea’s Hye-mi Park outpointed France’s Maeva Mellier 4-3 to grab the bronze medal in the same division. The other bronze medal went to Italy’s Federica del Coco as her bronze-medal opponent, Korea’s Sae-bom An, gave up her fighting at the beginning of the third round because of her knee injury. The Korean was ahead 3-1.

GM Kim Ung Chol Visits Finland Helsinki, Finland—ITF Finland recently held a training camp in the capital city of Helsinki with Grandmaster Kim Ung Chol, ninth-dan. Sixty students from yellow belt up to sixth-dan came from all over Finland. There were five training sessions, each two hours long, and a special dinner in honor of GM Chol. The training covered basic techniques, patterns, kick combinations, and self-defense.

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conduct a two-day intensive Hapkido seminar hosted by Master Sheamus O’Neill in October 2011. With over 80 participants from Ireland and other parts of Europe in attendance, Master Scott taught ki training, forms, weapons and hosinsul techniques that can be taught to all levels of students. This was the first World Kido Federation seminar in Ireland, and due to the hard work by Master O’Neill, along with the help of Instructors Eileen O’Boyle, Damien Madden and Brian Corbett, it was a great success; WKF would also like to thank Instructor Christian Schelling of Northern Ireland for being part of the event.

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TKD Students Raise Funds for Stroke Association Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom—Students of Sutton Coldfield based Absolute Tae Kwon-Do Association shared an amazing fundraising day at the Stroke Association Abseil held at Dudley Castle.

Absolute TKD had six students participating in the charity Abseil event for the Stroke Association, with the youngest participant, Nathan Sam, being just 13. Nathan conquered his fear and went on to abseil the walls of the castle like a natural. The other five Absolute TKD students, Gemma Williams, Sian Proud, Graham Pitt, John McNally and Michelle McNally, also managed to complete the abseil and are very proud of the accomplishment.

Between the six ATKDA students, who took part in the event, the club has so far raised £668 in sponsorship for the Stroke Association and hopes to raise more. Absolute would like to thank their students for taking part and also say a special thank you to all the people who supported them, including the customers and staff of the Trident public house who donated £155.

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Master Don B. Salerno -30 years experience -WTF 3rd dan -ITF 4th dan -UCDKA 4th dan -Head Instructor of Mukwonago Tae Kwon Do -USAT Certified Referee

Survivors include his wife Robin Salerno, son Taylor Chapman-Salerno, and daughter Mekenna Salerno.

Master Don B. Salerno trained in Tae Kwon Do for over 30 years. He holds the ranks of third-dan in Kukkiwon (WTF), fourth-dan in ITF, and fourth-dan in his main style, Chung Do Kwan. He was Head Instructor at his own school, Mukwonago Tae Kwon Do, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, under the United Chung Do Kwan Association’s Grandmaster Sue Thayer.

Born on July 17, 1957, Master Salerno was diagnosed with terminal cancer on July 17, 2011, and passed away November 28, 2011.

Master Salerno with his instructor, mentor, and friend GM Susan Thayer.

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Master Salerno performing a sidekick brick break at his 4th degree ITF testing in April 2010.

Master Salerno at GM Susan Thayer’s 7th Degree testing, promoted by Great GM Park Hae Man in Detroit in October 2010.

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Jeremiah C. Smith Eleven-year-old Jeremiah C. Smith has been practicing Hapkido for four years under the instruction of International Hapkido Federation (IHF) Chairman Grandmaster Hee Kwan Lee in Battle Creek, Michigan. Jeremiah recently earned his second-dan in July 2011. He has worked with many great masters, including Master Rick Brown, Master Juan Rangel and Asst. Master Jason Ricker, and is currently on the IHF-USA Youth Demonstration Team, which brought home the Gold from Sault Ste. Marie, Canada in August during the 2011 International Canadian Hapkido Open. Jeremiah has competed in tournaments in the United States, Canada and South Korea.

-2009 International Hapkido Gold Medal Champion in Seoul, Korea -2010 Achieved Korean Martial Arts Hapkido 1st degree -2010 Battle of Columbus National Hapkido Gold Medal Champion in Columbus, Ohio

-2010 8th Triennial International Hapkido Gold Medal Champion in Battle Creek, Michigan -2011 A2 Regional Martial Arts Gold Medal Champion in Ann Arbor, Michigan -2011 Arnold Schwarzenegger National Martial Arts Gold Medal Champion in Columbus, Ohio -2011 Regional Qualifier Karate Gold Medal Champion in Plainwell, Michigan -2011 4th Annual U.S. Open National Hapkido Gold Medal Champion in Battle Creek, Michigan -2011 Named Captain of IHF-USA Korean Martial Arts Youth Demonstration Team -2011 Achieved Korean Martial Arts Hapkido 2nd degree -2011 International Canadian Hapkido Open Gold Medal Champion in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada -2011 22nd Annual Michigan Cup Triple Gold Medal Winner in Kalamazoo, Michigan

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a hard plastic handle. The unsharpened blade is sturdy and unforgiving if you fail to redirect, control or block an attack. It is the closest thing to a real knife I have found. Affordable, realistic and well-constructed, I use this knife at my studio and would highly recommend it.

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This folding practice knife has an unsharpened 4” stainless steel blade with chrome plating and rounded tip. The folding lock blade style includes a handy belt clip. The 4-3/4” handle features a rubber grip area for better control.

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The fixed blade practice knife measures 8-1/2” long. The chrome-plated, stainless steel blade cannot be sharpened. It features a rubber handle for better grip.

This training blade from ProForce is a step in the right direction for those looking for better quality knives. Rubber knives often break and do not provide a realistic feel when “cut” or “stabbed.” Wooden knives are an acceptable alternative but it can be difficult to distinguish the handle from the blade. The folding blade provides a realistic looking knife with quality construction and a belt clip. I am not a fan of rubber handles and to my surprise this knife has

This training blade from ProForce is a high-quality cousin to the folding lock blade. The blade is longer than the folding lock blade counterpart, but my only real disappointment is the rubber handle. I am sure that it was provided to keep cost down, but I would have enjoyed this knife much better if it had a similar handle like the lock blade. The blade is full tang, so it does not bend. If the rubber were to be damaged or break due to wear, the blade could be covered with duct tape or foam to create a “handle.”

I have both of these training knives at our studio. I purchased them several years ago and they have held up well. They look real and I believe that it adds a heightened awareness when using them in training.

The price is right and the quality is above average.

These knives are a good investment for those looking for durable, realistic training knives.

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by Century Martial Arts • List price $259.99 • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 22.6 x 53 inches; 25 pounds • Shipping Weight: 28 pounds Century’s “Bob the Bully” has been very popular within the combat training circles since the early 2000s. Century then introduced the “son” of Bob, Bobby the Bully.

This training bag is made of a pliable rubber that offers a softer striking surface for younger students.

Bobby comes in a half torso/half bag stand format.

The base is similar to the famous Wavemaster bags (also from Century) which can be filled with water or sand.

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face instead of a flat surface. This is an excellent aid in teaching self-defense skills. Eyes, nose, throat, and ears are molded to look realistic. This training aid offers the ability to have your students practice things like eye jabs, palm heel strikes to the nose, knife or ridge hand strikes to the throat, and ear slaps without having to hold back. Destructive techniques are almost impossible to practice with a partner. Paddle and target pad drills are still good alternatives, but this bag provides the realism of a human opponent.

I love this bag at my studio and so do our students. We have dressed Bobby up in a dobak/gi, street clothes and used him as a CPR instructional aid as well. You can take the torso off the base and use it for wrestling/grappling position instruction or drilling. Chokes can be taught without fear of injury to other students. There are so many possibilities with Bobby the Bully. It’s versatile, affordable and realistic!

Read more reviews online at www.taekwondotimes.com.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Aaron Wayne-Duke is a Kukkiwon Taekwondo and Combat Hapkido black belt. He is an Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Award winner and an Illinois FCCLA Regional and State Conference Speaker. Mr. Wayne-Duke is the owner and operator of the Galesburg Academy of Martial Arts in Galesburg, IL.Email aaron@galesburgmartialarts.com,find him

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lived in a small efficiency house attached to his parent’s home in Virginia. I just remember that he was a chain smoker, didn’t want to talk to anybody and was rarely seen. “Don’t pay no mind to him,” his mother used to tell us, “he hasn’t been right since he got back from the war.”

That would be the Korean War, where Truman witnessed unimaginable atrocities as a young Marine. Things he never talked about.

Things that made him return home, only to discover that he would never be able to cope with society in the same way again.

According to his mom, when he first came home, if you made any kind of sudden noise, he would duck under the table. After doing that a couple of times, he resorted to eating on the porch where he wouldn’t have to deal with anybody else during meal time. Today, we know it as “post traumatic stress disorder,” but back then, you “just wasn’t right.”

Truman Frenchman kind of reminds me of Superman. You see, of all of the more popular superheroes, Superman never had a side kick.

He was more of a loner who never quite got the hang of fitting in with the rest of society. And as strong, kind and respectable as Superman was, there was one thing that always caused him to become weak and worthless—kryptonite.

Simply put, kryptonite was a piece of Superman’s past. Evidentially, my childhood acquaintance Truman had so much “kryptonite”

in his pocket that he could never again live a fulfilled life.

As a Karate instructor, I can’t begin to tell you how many of my new students come through the door with their own pocket full of kryptonite.

Sometimes the kryptonite is in the form of health issues. ADD, ADHD and autism in children whose parents were told that they would never be able to focus or be socially acclimated. Sometimes the kryptonite is in the form of emotional issues; female students who are shaken to the very core of their being from having survived physical or sexual violations. For these women, it’s overcoming trust and body memory issues, which leave them unable to retain healthy relationships.

I love this about my profession. I love being able to say “come over here and let’s try to empty your pockets.” It won’t be quick and it won’t be easy, but it is a good start on the right path to recovery.

Truthfully, some of these students will walk away from their training without having managed what makes them weak at all. But then there is that one percentage of students who will rise from the depths of the impossible, and leave their Karate teacher standing in amazement with tears in her eyes.

At black belt ceremonies, I’ll approach a brand new black belt formally diagnosed with ADD or autism, or a host of other childhood dysfunctions. I’ll say to him or her, “What happened?”

“Guess they were wrong,” they’ll answer.

And as always, I, as an instructor, learn so much more than what I teach. What I am personally reminded of each and every day, is that doctors can be proven wrong, and people can overcome the impossible. But most importantly, even a superhero can be taken down by kryptonite…a piece of his past.

“Superman never had a side kick.”

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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Black Belt Beginnings Appeasing the Warrior Within

By Alicia Ruiz

Even as you sit you can feel it creeping…no clawing…its way to the surface. It is restless, on edge, pent up, and pacing, threatening to tear its way out from deep within you.

You close your eyes and in the darkness see a glint of light flash across its thirsty eyes. You feel its heartbeat, strong and unyielding like a drum on a battlefield. Its breath is deep and Alicia Ruiz hangs in the air as if on a brisk winter day. You feel the heat upon your ear as it seductively whispers, “Let me out.”

This is the warrior deep within, craving to be set free.

“Line up!” echoes throughout the dojang as you rush to your spot.

Cha-ryot. Kyong-ye. You and the warrior bow. Class begins and the warrior cries out with delight.

During your warm up, the warrior within lazily stretches its limbs as if waking from a thousand-year slumber. With every kick, punch, block, and stance, the warrior sharpens its skill like the deadly blade of a katana. Every kihap begins as the ferocious roar of the warrior, then trembles through your body until it explodes out of you with earth-shaking power.

The dojang is alive with movement and sound.

The atmosphere feels electric. Your chest heaves violently as you gasp to catch your breath but the warrior commands you to breathe deep, slow, and steady. With each inhale, energy tingles from the tips of your toes up through your body until you can feel the hair on your scalp stand on end. Each exhale brings a renewed focus as you and the warrior become one.

“Form lines!” Finally. The moment the warrior has been waiting for. With those uttered words, it has been given a mission and everything before was preparation. As you stand in joonbi, the warrior within listens with child-like anticipation for the mission’s instructions. The form is announced: “Kumkang!” A new, focused determination sweeps through the warrior, for it now knows the course of the mission.

As you perform each move with purposeful execution, the warrior leads the way, moving each body part before your mind even registers the stance, strike, or block. You finish the form and begin to feel a familiar fog fade from your mind as the warrior relinquishes command of your body.

The warrior within is appeased for now and retreats back into the depth of your will for another slumber.

Class ends. You feel the unparalleled peace and serenity of an unburdened heart and mind as you journey back home. Exhausted, you lay your head upon your pillow to put an end to the day but as you close your eyes…what was that? Could it have been a flash of those thirsty eyes? No…it couldn’t already be awake again.

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How TKD Improved My Physical Fitness Mary Sadul

When I first walked into the Chosun Taekwondo Academy dojang in February of 2009, I was a typical middle-aged, overweight, sedentary woman with a standard American diet. I had been athletic as a teenager and young adult, but work, children, and home had come to take up all of my time. For a long time I used the usual Mary Sadul excuse of “I don’t have time to exercise.” I also really didn’t like exercising; it’s such a sweaty thing to do! So I found myself at age 45 living in an unhealthy, unfit body, about 15 pounds overweight.

Walking into the dojang turned out to be the best thing I could do for my physical health.

I began slowly, as all white belts do, though I

threw myself whole-heartedly into my training.

My sixth-dan master, Doug Cook, offers classes throughout the day and I am able to take advantage of numerous daytime classes while my children are at school. I try to train a minimum of four classes per week and frequently train more often than that.

TKD became a pursuit that I happily make the time for even though I sweat.

I didn’t want to over-tax myself in the beginning and end up burning out and quitting. So while I did push myself, I tried to be aware of my limitations at all times to avoid too much muscle soreness and injury. One of my main challenges is a lack of flexibility. Though my upper body can be fairly loose, my leg muscles and tendons always seem to be tight. Master Cook begins every class with a comprehensive stretching regime that takes about 20 minutes. I notice a big difference in my flexibility because of this. I will never be able to do a split, but my side kicks are getting higher and higher.

Despite my care, I did suffer a few minor injuries in my early months of training. I clearly remember one Saturday morning class when I was a green belt, I landed awkwardly after a jumping round kick and my knee twisted and buckled under me. I was carried off the floor that day. Luckily, no serious damage was done, but it took more than six months before I felt comfortable trying that kick again.

I feel that the most effective way to improve your fitness in the martial arts is to put 100% into your technique. The tighter you make your fist, the stronger and faster you attempt to perform your strikes and your kicks, the stronger and fitter your muscles become. The more intensity you put into your forms and your sparring, the more aerobically fit your body becomes. The more careful you are to perform your techniques correctly, the more coordinated you become. It is a slow transformation, but one day I noticed that I looked, felt, and performed better than I had since my twenties.

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Sometimes I just look at my hand making a fist and notice the definition of the muscles in my hand and lower arm.

As for weight loss, well, I did lose about ten pounds at the very beginning of my training, but little by little over the next year and a half most of that weight came back. Starting in March of 2011, I cut all grains, dairy, legumes, and sugar from my diet. It’s actually easier than it sounds, and the cravings for these items disappeared after a couple of weeks. I lost 20 more pounds in two months and have kept it off so far, putting me well into the normal weight range for my height.

TKD gives me the life discipline to maintain this diet, and I love being able to perform the skills with less stress on my body. This diet and the accompanying weight loss have improved my muscular composition and definition.

There is plenty of room for improvement still, but as I prepare for my black belt test at age 48, I feel like a new woman, a much fitter woman.

flashbacks.

I’m thinking of another time, when I’d been forced to use a similar mantra; a time when something seemed impossible and required a strength that I had to find not in my body, but in my mind.

I was 11 years old and learning how to walk. A genetic condition, spondyloslisthesis, had caused my lower vertebrae to slip quite severely forward, to the point of immobilization. My hamstrings had no mobility, my leg muscles had atrophied, and any movement I made caused painful shocks to shoot through my legs to my numbed feet because my spinal cord was compressed. A month in the hospital and surgery with bone grafts and a prosthetic implant later, Sonya Versluys I was upright again, albeit in a knee-to-chest body cast with crutches for support, willing my legs to move one in front of the other so that the doctors would let me go home. My goal and final exam—

Finding My Inner Warrior

By Sonya Versluys

I’m in my long stance, staring at a twoinch thick concrete brick, repeating my school mantra in my head, “Focus, confidence, break!” But somehow it’s not making a lot of sense. I have to break it with my fist? Really? And before, that flying side kick thing. Just say it out loud for a moment—flying side kick. These words don’t go together in any logical way as they apply to me, yet there I was, taking off and landing, pushing my foot through a wooden board, which then lay in pieces on the rubber mat. I’m a mom and a businesswoman. I wear lipstick and high heels. Tonight I’m going to make lasagna but the brick is waiting for me, and I’m having

negotiating a set of stairs on my own.

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I’m not sure that I can articulate just what it was that I found within myself that day to climb those stairs. I can just tell you that it was there, and it was powerful. And I knew then that I would always be capable of much more than I thought I could do. That there was a point past what I thought my limit was and all I had to do to find it was to let go and surrender to my inner warrior.

I had joined the Korean martial art of TKD with a friend. It seemed like a better option than the gym, which I found about as boring as watching paint dry. I really didn’t have any expectations as to my ability or any sense of how long I’d be doing it. Twenty-five years after spinal surgery, and a narrow escape from being wheelchair bound, I still needed to think my every step through in detail, consciously telling my muscles what I needed them to do and making sure they followed through. I still had to concentrate acutely on my balance with every movement and drag around my left leg, as it had refused to fully repair itself after the nerve and muscle damage it had sustained. The soles of my feet were permanently deadened.

I had long ago learned to pull my legs from my core, exacting a close approximation of normal walking that was undetectable unless you were really looking for it (with the added benefit of developing abs of steel). In those early days of TKD,

I remember constantly looking at my feet to make sure they were doing what they were supposed to be doing. On one such occasion I failed to do so while learning how to do a back kick for the first time, and in my excitement, found myself inexplicably laying on the floor with a partially dislocated knee. Lesson learned.

Several times a week I would front up to TKD class and be put through my paces, teaching myself how to manipulate my muscles so that they would do what they were supposed to do. Sometimes it was purely for my own satisfaction, sometimes it was to escape the stresses of day-to-day life. It had become my glass of wine, my meditation, my escape.

Somehow along the way, I had found balance while standing on my left leg and kicking my right one at someone’s head. They made me run and jump, kick and punch and yell from my belly.

There were a dozen different ways in which I could break a wooden board. (Should I ever come up against a wooden board I’m pretty sure I could take it.)

Now here I was about to attempt the culmination of my black belt testing, breaking a brick, the test that pits your confidence over your uncertainties. My teacher, Grandmaster Seung Hyung Lee of Talium Taekwondo of Irvine, California, told me that it was possible, that I had to do it, and that I’d be surprised at just what I was capable of.

He was right on all three counts, of course. It really was possible. I really did need to do this for myself. And, I already knew that I was capable. It was stair climbing all over again and I just needed to find my inner warrior. I looked at that brick again. It represented every obstacle that had ever, or would ever, stand in my way. I knew that I was bigger and stronger than any obstacle that would dare try to slow me down. I’m a mom and a businesswoman. I wear lipstick and high heels. Tonight I’m going to make lasagna....and that brick is toast.

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Conquer Your Fears

By Master Thomas Gordon

I’ve been on the mat around the world and don’t see a lot of women in Hapkido. Many women don’t like the closeness that Hapkido requires. Some don’t like the constant discomfort and/or pain with repeated joint locks and throws. It’s a rare joy to see a female Hapkido player Marlo Holloway move well and “own the technique.” It’s even rarer to get to have one as a student.

In 2006, Sean and Marlo came to Hapkido class. They were a good-looking couple and seemed to have their life in order. Marlo was a stay-athome mom, although she had an impressive resume with management level positions in retail jewelry, hotels, and restaurants. With females in Hapkido being rather unusual, I asked Marlo why she was interested in martial arts and she told me about her previous assignment at the Pentagon and how it has an extremely high crime rate. As a female, she knew she would be considered an easy target.

And with that, the Holloways were at Gordon Martial Arts about four to five days a week. Always ready to train, never fussed about the hard work, and gave 100%. They got past white belt, then yellow, then the next belt and so on. Two of their children came to TKD and they also started coming to the Martial Art Cardio Fit class. Marlo changed her diet slightly, not eating past 6:30 p.m.

and doing cardio helped her lose 30 pounds in one year. And then she moved on from a participant in the cardio class to one of the instructors.

Marlo throws Master Gordon on the beach.

When I asked her about the hurdles of training in Hapkido, she told me, “The most difficult aspect was overcoming the stereotype of how a stay-athome mom should look and act. There are not a lot of women who train in Hapkido so the ‘personal space’ issue had to be overcome as well. Instead of training hard with me, male students would treat me like I was fragile or were very concerned they might accidentally grab me someplace they shouldn’t. I had to stress that going slow or ‘taking it easy’ actually increased the risk of injury. Fortunately, as students become more comfortable we are able to train at a quicker pace.”

And while the intent of this story is about Marlo, it’s important to understand that her husband Sean was her primary training partner. Sean is an officer in the Air Force and has been active duty since 1992. He sports a Marine type “high and tight” haircut and while always personable,

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And that my friends, is what Hapkido is all about.

Hapkido testing is tough, always tough. And it’s a lot of pressure just testing under the normal pressures of the exam when the tester realizes that 3+ years of training comes down to this—an exam—a single exam. Starting with white belt material and working the way through all curriculum from memory until they got through their belt. And I would join in so they could throw me around a bit. Nothing like being exhausted and having a 300 lb. instructor wanting a turn at being thrown. Three hours later, the testing was done and they did an excellent job.

Grandmaster Rudy Timmerman presented the Holloways with their rank certificates at the Korean Martial Art Festival held every April. Since then, I asked Marlo for a reflection as to what the best memories of martial arts have been for her

and she told me, “Meeting and training with a variety of people from all walks of life. We have been fortunate that Gordon Martial Arts hosts numerous seminars with instructors from multiple styles.

The gathering of Grandmasters and Masters at the annual Korean Martial Arts Festival has been extremely challenging physically but rewarding with the techniques we have learned and relationships we have built with the wonderful people who attend. One highlight to this point, besides earning first-dan, was entering the Hub City Invitational Martial Arts Tournament and placing first in the self-defense division. This was the first tournament I ever entered and I was nervous watching all the competitors. My husband and I put together a series of techniques that demonstrate how a woman can fend off a larger attacker. Once we stepped on the mat, the intense training paid off, the techniques came naturally and I lost all sense of apprehension.”

Unfortunately for us at Gordon Martial Arts, the Holloways have moved away due to the calls of the military. Before they left, they both successfully tested for their second-degrees in Hapkido and continue to train at their new home in Colorado.

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February Karate Masters Family Martial Arts Academy Karate Masters Family Martial Arts Academy is located in Spring, Texas and owned by Senior Master Allen Sharpe and Master Candidate Giselle Sharpe. The academy operates out of a 2500 square-foot facility with modern conveniences for the benefit and comfort of their students.

The primary martial art taught within the Karate Masters (KM) System is Tang Soo Do, supplemented by the arts of Hapkido, Korean Kempo and Haidong Gumdo.

The emphasis at Karate Masters is family involvement. They feel strongly that the “family that kicks together, sticks together” and many of their programs, classes and activities revolve around that concept. The concept of “quality martial arts” is another cornerstone of the academy, with constant teaching and evaluation of programs and students to ensure that each black belt is “earned and not given.” Black belt graduates of the KM System are included among the best martial

The Sharpe Family (Allen, Giselle, Alex and Mackenzie)

artists in the area, wearing their black belts on their heart, not just around their waist.

Mrs. Giselle Sharpe is the Program Director and Chief Instructor of the Academy and is currently in the testing process for her Master’s Certification in traditional Tang Soo Do with the World Tang Soo Do Association. Additionally, she was inducted into the WTSDA Hall of Fame in 2010 as the “Instructor of the Year.” Master Allen Sharpe has been the Region 4 Director of the World Tang Soo Do Association since 1992 and was inducted into the WTSDA Hall of Fame in 2002 as the “Master of the Year.” In addition to a sixth-dan in Tang Soo Do, he is a Certified Instructor in Hapkido, Korean Kempo and Haidong Gumdo.

To learn more visit www.karatemastersonline.com.

Senior Master Sharpe

Alex and Mackenzie All photos courtesy of Action Portraits Photography)

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Ki Gong Intensive Seminar at Karate Masters taught by Master Time Schroeder

Assitant GM Robert Beaudoin, Drew Gonzalez and Kendall Gonzalez at Region Four Championships

Mackenzie Sharpe

Anti Bullying Presentation at Fox News Houston (L-R: Giselle Sharpe, Kerry Berringer, David Waibel, Robert Reese, Master Sharpe, Michelle Merhar, Alex Sharpe, Mackenzie Sharpe and Ryan Napolollo)

GM Jae Chul Shin and 2010 Instructor of the Year, Giselle Sharpe.

Master Sharpe (kicking) in Seoul, Korea circa 1970

Alex Sharpe

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March More Than Conquerors Martial Arts When people enter Faith Community Church on Thursday evenings, they don’t get a homily, they get Hapkido.

Pastor Chuck Edwards, Sa Bum Nim of the western Pennsylvania martial arts school More Than Conquerors (MTC), shifts from preacher to teacher when he dons his dobok to instruct this growing dojang. Edwards, also a detective with the Armstrong County District Attorney’s office, knows a thing or two about self-defense in the real world, which he shares weekly with his students.

Established in the fall of 2010, More Than Conquerors has grown from a handful of students to a membership of over 30. Edwards and his leadership team, Dawn Holben, Cameron Holben, and Josiah Edwards, teach Chon Sul Kwan Hapkido. However, the students aren’t learning just joint locks and strikes. Edwards and his team make it a point to teach a biblical life lesson based on the martial lesson taught in each class. For Edwards, the vision for MTC has always been more than teaching martial arts. Edwards desires to combine his love of Hapkido with his love for God by making MTC a ministry to the

surrounding community.

Five-dollar classes are also a part of the vision. “We don’t want to make cost a barrier to someone who wants to attend. The weekly fee covers the cost of equipment and expenses. We want to make the lessons affordable to the community,” says Edwards.

Edwards may cut costs, but he doesn’t cut corners when it comes to the instruction of Hapkido. Six months before opening the school, he began intensely training his leadership team specifically for that purpose. In addition, they now have a trained Conflict Continuum Team providing self-defense classes to women in the community.

MTC, a charter school of the Tactical Hapkido Alliance, led by Grandmaster Barry Rodemaker, has become a school that excels in training students in the art of Hapkido, but more than that, it’s a place that fosters a sense of community where God is honored and people are strengthened—body, mind, and spirit.

For more information visit www.MTC-Hapkido.com.

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Instructor Josiah Edwards ends the move Double Blades with a wrist lock and front snap kick on Kody Baum

Instructor Dawn Holben parries Glenn Ford’s strike with a palm heel strike.

MTC’s Leadership Team: Dawn Holben, Josiah Edwards, Chuck Edwards, and Cameron Holben.

Student Sarah Pacuch executes down and strike with Instructor Dawn Holben.

MTC’s Conflict Continuum Team: Linda Martinec, Dawn Holben, and Terry Durst. (Missing is Jes Arnold). They are trained by the Tactical Hapkido Alliance to teach women’s self defense classes. (Don’t mess with them!)

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Power Me Up with Bananas!

By Dr. David Nelson

As you are aware, the martial arts places heavy demands upon your body. It can rob you of many nutrients as it makes you stronger. One of the best fruits to eat post-workout is a banana. It can help with your post-workout recovery as it is an excellent source of potassium and easy to digest. Bananas help with heart health and blood pressure as well.

Bananas also contain the vitamin B-6, instrumental in boosting your immune system. One banana contains approximately 30% of your daily requirement of vitamin B-6. B-6 helps the immune system by synthesizing essential antibodies and is vital to protein metabolism, red blood cell formation and proper functioning of the central nervous system.

Not getting enough potassium can contribute to high blood pressure and increase risk for stroke. Additionally, many medications to treat these conditions drain the body of potassium, so eating bananas can help with replenishment of this nutrient.

I know bananas are rich in sugar and in some diets taboo, but at least one banana a day can help go a long way. Remember, all things in moderation. Bananas are no exception. So, go ahead and have a banana for a healthy and satisfying snack. I eat at least one daily. I know it has helped me stay healthy over the years.

Bananas are also great energizers for a pre-workout power up. On your next visit to the dojang or dojo, rather than reach for an energy bar or power drink, bananas provide a low cost and natural alternative. They provide a quick pickme-up and replace the important vitamins and minerals you lose during your strenuous free-sparring or ground and pound workouts. In addition, the potassium-rich banana is essential for muscle health.

Did you know the banana also contains Vitamin C? This nutrient helps the body heal and defend against infections and aids in the absorption of iron, especially important for the female warrior.

Vitamin C is also crucial in the synthesis of connective tissue and the formation of blood. All very important aspects of a martial artist’s body.

Read more from Dr. Nelson! Check out the blog section at www.taekwondotimes.com.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: David Nelson, PhD operates the Broken Bokken Dojo, a traditional martial arts school in Shawano, Wisconsin. He began his martial arts training in Goshindo Karate in 1969 under the guidance of Shihan Paul Dean.

He has a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a PhD in Natural Health. Along with these credentials he is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor. He currently works at a Native American Health & Wellness Center where he intertwines the

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BIG BREAKS Submit your Big Break photos, along with your name, age, rank and location to jenny@taekwondotimes.com or mail to: TKD Times Attn: Big Break 3950 Wilson Ave SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 USA

Jason Harris, 1st dan Indianola, IA

Master Doug Cook, 6th dan Warwick, New York

Kaylynn Budreau, age 7 Battle Creek, Michigan

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Bill Frohriep, 6th dan Sterling Heights, Michigan *Photo by Sheldon Buchler Photography

Noly Caluag, 5th dan Guam

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Don Salerno, 4th dan Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Contents

March 2012 / Volume 32 No. 2 / Issue Number 186 Publisher & CEO Woojin Jung

Features

Managing Editor Laura Stolpe

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Creative Director Jenny Harris

Check out photos of the Goodwill Tour 2011 in New Jersey as the team travels to tourist sites and performs for American citizens.

Business Director Brian Heckart Copy Editors Bill Heckart Julie Heckart Web Site Manager Midwest Dedicated

Consultant John Lee

International Cover Consultant Sang Koo Kang

Columnists

Alex Haddox C. M. Griffin Doug Cook Erik Richardson Guy Edward Larke James Theros Jerry Beasley Karen Eden Master Rondy Paul Zaichik Stace Sanchez Stephen DiLeo Tae Yun Kim Tom Kurz Aaron Wayne-Duke

Bloggers

Aaron Wayne-Duke Erica Linthorst Dr. Dave Nelson Jeremy Talbott Paul Marsala Rick McIntosh

Contributors Alicia Ruiz Monty B. Hendrix Dave Jarvis Keith Stillwell Floyd Soo Mary Sadul Thomas Gordon Sonya Versluys

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Vice Presidents Don Wells Eui Min Ko George Vitale He-Young Kimm Young Lee

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General Advisors Jhoon Rhee Jin Suk Yang Hee Il Cho Woon Chick Park Chuck Sereff Soo Nam Park

Seven Times Down, Eight Times Up: Instructor Richard Moore

A former Naval rescue swimmer, Instructor Richard Moore has over 17 years of experience in the martial arts, with training in TKD and a handful of other disciplines. Since recovering from the devastating flood of his home and a severe brain injury that inflicted serious neurological side effects, he has gone on to compete as a chef on television’s Food Network, as well as becoming a published author.

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Fit Nation ATA

Read about the newest mission of the ATA and their recently inaugurated leader, Grandmaster In Ho Lee, to fight the nation’s obesity epidemic. Join the battle by taking the President’s Challenge.

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Spirit2Power: An International Documentary

International film maker Gulrukh Khan recently shot a documentary with over 20 masters on the spirit involved in martial arts. TKDT writer, Guy Edward Larke, took a moment to discuss the upcoming film and inspiration behind it.

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A Happy Champion

Meet 17-year-old Happy Joy Kierstead, undefeated champion in the USCKDA point-sparring competition and model citizen for young TKD practitioners around the world.

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Cover Photo by Elizabeth Ordu

The Goodwill Tour 2011: New Jersey

The Three Masters of the Soo Family

It’s a powerful and wonderful thing when families train together. It’s even more so when three siblings train together throughout their lives and all achieve the rank of master. Read about the Soo siblings and how martial arts have shaped and changed their lives for the better.

Edward Sell Rick Rojeck Tiger Kim Kwang Sik Myung Soon Ho Lee Chun Sik Kim

Public Relations Jung Oh Hwang Taek Sung Cho Michelle Kim General Education Alexander Choi Byungchul Kim

Yong Bum Kim Event Coordinator Jun Pyo Choi Sung Yong Ji Song Son Yu Martial Art Tech.

Jae Kyung Kim

Scott Greca Barry Harmon Jamie Serio Dojang Operations Mike Menters Marshall 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: Bum Ju Lee Africa: Cover

Robin Rafferty Argentina: Ricardo Desimone South America: Jose Luis Giarone Australia: photo

by Chee Bill Bly. Tam Fook

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Master the Basics

By Stephen DiLeo

Father Time

As I get older, I find myself wondering when time is going to be on my side. On the contrary, “Father Time” is not very nice. Now that I am 51, I am reminded of a saying from a senior student of mine: “Growing old is not for sissies!” Wow, he was so right! In fact, I have noticed that the older I get, the fewer the number of recognizable faces at tournaments and seminars.

Of course, as time passes, situations change with families, jobs, finances, etc., forcing students to quit. However, barring any of those circumstances, I believe age is the culprit. We all have to face the inevitable truth that as we get older, we can no longer do what we could in the past.

So does that mean we should have a mandatory retirement age for martial arts? Uh, how about no! For lifers like myself, there is no choice— martial arts is a lifetime commitment and not just a passing hobby.

So what is the trick to staying in the game amid all of the factors that could easily force a student to throw in the towel? First, pace yourself. As a lifelong student and instructor, I often tell my students, that training should be thought of as a marathon and not a sprint.

Going as hard as you can in each training session is a formula for disaster.

Growth is never a steady climb,

but rather a series of peaks and valleys trending upward. It’s just that the valleys get a little deeper and more frequent as we get older.

Second, treat your injuries properly and resist the temptation to believe invincibility is the same at 40 as it was at 20. As we age, it is a fact that the body’s rate of recovery slows and healing generally takes more time. Too often we are told to work through the pain, which of course is true if it is a sore muscle or a jammed finger; but, if that pain is the result of a twisted knee or cracked rib, leave the bravado behind and seek good medical care. Even more important is to listen to the advice of your physician. Sadly, this is where most of us lose patience and do something “stupid” causing further missed time or perhaps a chronic problem that results in a shortened career. Listen to your body. It sounds obvious, but is often ignored; when you are not “feeling it” just back off. There is no shame in taking a break in the face of potential injury—it is smart.

Third, check your ego at the door. Trying to impress fellow students with physical prowess that you no longer have is, in my experience, the number one reason students quit. What a waste! Older students often alter their tactics to compensate for an aging body, which results in new and innovative applications of the same technique. Keep in mind, more candles on the birthday cake is not a handicap; instead, it usually means more wisdom which is useful for many situations, including self-defense.

As a senior student or an instructor, it is important to set a good example by persevering through the challenges of later life. Besides, for those of us who have made martial arts our passion, calling quits because of a few gray hairs is simply not an option.

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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On Kettlebells and Tire Flips

By Thomas Kurz

An example: A strength coach who trains both American football players and combat athletes (mostly wrestlers) has them work with a big tire. They laboriously lift the tire, then flip it, then slowly lift it again, and so on. They could get a similar exercise effect by lifting a barbell or a log. But flipping big tires is in fashion, so the coach has them flip the tire. It doesn’t dawn on him what the essential difference is between the tire and those other weights: The athlete can safely push the tire over after lifting it up. The faster and more dynamic the switch from pull to push, the better. Further, the tire has a bounce to it, so when flipped with enough power, its near side will come up off the ground. This is why flipping the big tire is appropriate for developing explosive power and the ability to apply it in a quick succession of movements. Ideally, the tire should be in constant motion: an explosive lift flowing into an explosive push, immediately followed by an explosive lift, and so on. If the tire is too big for such use by a given athlete, then a lighter one should be used (there are ways of making tires lighter, too). This training method of flipping a tire is functional for American football and wrestling. But for those whose goal is to increase strength and not power, simple deadlifts can be done more conveniently and safely with a bar.

bilizes his shoulder blades. So he develops neither strong shoulders and arms nor core stability.

Yet another example: A martial arts instructor does a kettlebell clean and press.

He doesn’t know how to use his core and hips (and the kettlebell’s shape) to rack it correctly, so he arches his trunk under the kettlebell.

That weakens his core instead of strengthening it. Then he performs the press with the trunk arching, which causes poor shoulder mechanics.

With such wrong movement form, the strength gains will stop well short of the potential. And with repeated practice, the wrong coordination will be instilled.

Correcting that will take time, effort, and understanding, which is missing.

Stretch Yourself

A good idea can be turned into a fad by mindless followers. Mindful people use whatever tools they come across to their best advantage because they understand each tool’s function and use it accordingly.

Fad followers adopt a tool not because it is appropriate for them but because others are using it.

By the way, standard lifts, such as the deadlift, clean and jerk, and snatch, are easier to learn with a kettlebell than with a barbell— but you still have to know the essential points of their form. Now a question: What is the one feature of kettlebells that makes learning those lifts easier with a kettlebell than with a barbell?

Conclusion: Fad followers adopt new, fashionable tools without understanding the connection between their form and function. Then they drop them for some other new things that in their hands will be equally ineffective.

Another example: A fellow exercises with kettlebells that are too heavy for him to move correctly. Specifically, he does renegade rows with kettlebells so heavy that he can’t keep his spine from bending, which destaThomas Kurz is an athlete, a physical education teacher, and a Judo instructor and coach. He studied at the University School of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland (Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego). He is the author of Stretching Scientifically, Science of Sports Training: How to Plan and Control Training for Peak Performance, Secrets of Stretching, and Basic Instincts of Self-Defense. He also writes articles for Stadion News, a quarterly newsletter that is available from Stadion Publishing (stadion.com or stretching.info). For self-defense tips visit self-defense.info. If you have any questions on training you can post them at Stadion’s Sports and Martial Arts Training Discussion at stadion.com/phpBB2.

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Killer Kicks Submit your Killer Kick photos, along with your name, age, rank and location to jenny@taekwondotimes.com or mail to:

Mexico

TKD Times Attn: Killer Kicks 3950 Wilson Ave SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 USA

India Andrew Lesser, 4th dan at El Castillo, one of the Seven Wonders of the World in the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, Mexico.

Sayar Chaudhuri, age 15 Kolkata, India

Austria

Trez Norwood, 2nd dan Salzburg, Austria

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Philippines

Noly Caluag, 5th dan Manila, Phillippines

Senior Master Allen Sharpe with GM Jin Kim and Mr. Myung Suh in 1982 in Spring, Texas Photo by Butch Sharpe of Sharpe’s Photo Art

Alex (now age 7) & Mackenzie (now age 5) Sharpe Spring, Texas Photo by Bill Melber of Action Portraits Photography

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Seven Times Down, Eight Times Up Instructor Richard Moore

By Monty B. Hendrix

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It is said that the higher you go the farther you can fall. For Instructor Richard Moore of Atlanta, Georgia, this is exactly what happened—literally. Moore went from being involved with the special operations of the U.S. Navy to taking a serious fall that left him blinded and nearly paralyzed. Then, as he was recovering, his home was devastated by a flood.

However, this author believes you can see a man’s true resolve when he is at his lowest.

For Instructor Moore, it was an indomitable spirit cultivated through a life of martial arts training that helped him reach a full recovery, even enjoying a stint on television as a chef!

First of all, how are you feeling these days?

Wonderful, I have so much to be happy about.

What got you into martial arts?

When I was around nine, I was getting bullied, so my family felt it would be smart for me to learn how to defend myself.

How long have you been teaching martial arts?

Over 17 years.

I know you are a multi-style martial artist.

Tell me about your training.

The first style I learned was Tae Kwon Do. My master was David Lee who had moved

from Korea. He ended up living in our neighborhood and that is how I got started. I trained hard and by the time I was 17, I was a thirddegree black belt.

Over the years I’ve also studied: Karate, SAMBO, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Kali, boxing and Greco Roman wrestling.

Currently, I am an instructor in Progressive Fighting System’s [PFS] Contemporary Jeet Kune Do program under legendary martial artist and former Navy SEAL trainer Paul Vunak.

What was a benefit that you took from your years of study in Tae Kwon Do? I have always felt Tae Kwon Do was the most powerful kicking style.

Do you gravitate towards one style or do you tend to draw from them all?

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When I was younger I would primarily fall back on my TKD until I realized that I had limitations with myself.

What were those limitations?

I just wasn’t as fast as some people. Then I realized after witnessing a grappling match that I should try mixing my TKD and my wrestling.

That seems like a powerful combination.

Absolutely. This also led me to get started in Russian SAMBO. Over the years I’ve continued to learn and discover what works for me and what doesn’t. But yes, I tend to draw from every martial art I know.

How did you become a U.S. Naval rescue swimmer and then part of the Navy’s Special Warfare Development Group?

I had already accomplished a lot in: Krav Maga, Combat SAMBO, and Jiu-Jitsu, but PFS was a whole different beast. It addresses all ranges and aspects of defense when challenged by a trained attacker.

The martial arts world is forever changing and PFS has given me the tools and ideas to adjust to those changes for the better and that is a reason why I’m with PFS today. So my time in the Navy helped make me who I am and I can never repay them for that.

While in the Navy, did you get a chance to teach martial arts and defensive tactics?

Richard Moore on Food Network.

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I grew up as a Navy brat because both my parents were in the Navy. So I got to see the military from a very young age and fell in love with it.

However, my father wasn’t the most nurturing guy in the world and he used to take me to the water and give me the option to sink or swim. I believe this is what led me to become a rescue swimmer. I honestly never wanted anyone to feel that same fear in the water.

When I joined the Navy I always dreamed of being in the Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU). When I was selected to this elite group, I knew I had accomplished a major goal in my life. Plus, I was getting to work with the toughest guys in the world.

Also, my time at DEVGRU was an eye opener to the limitations of standard handto-hand training. It was during this time that I was introduced to Paul Vunak’s Progressive Fighting System’s Contemporary Jeet Kune Do.

Yes. I’ve trained Marines, different special warfare members, and some British RAF members. Today I train local law enforcement and military members.

It is clear that you are intensely passionate about the hand-to-hand training aspect of martial arts. Have you ever delved into the competition side of the arts?

I competed in MMA matches and I won a few belts in my early 20s. That experience helped solidify that my belief in combining styles was useful.

After the Navy you had a serious accident that left you blind in one eye and nearly paralyzed. What happened?

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After a few days I went to another doctor who sent me to a neurologist, who then had me admitted to the emergency room. As it turns out, the fall had caused a small bleed on my brain. It wasn’t bad enough to warrant surgery but was causing me major issues.

Within a week I started having seizures and lost vision in my right eye. I was always exhausted and completely achy. My balance

What was the first thing on your list to do once you had been cleared by your doctor?

I was eager to start working out and get back to martial arts training. Unfortunately, I tried going back to the same pace I had before the accident and I realized I would have to take a different approach at this stage of my recovery. So with a big helping of humble pie, I swallowed my pride and went back to the basics. I started with my stretching, breathing and light weights.

After a couple weeks I began to get some strength back and started to develop faster. I realized the biggest issue I had to contend with during this period of my recovery was my own ego, but I kept a steady rate of improvement and after six months I had fully recovered. This was almost a year quicker than predicted.

Did the recovery process have a long term effect on the way you train your body?

was off and walking or standing more than a few minutes made me dizzy and nauseated.

So, everywhere I went I had to be taken in a wheelchair and I was suffering from memory loss. Then depression set in and that was another beast to battle.

I had worked with the toughest men on the planet, jumped out of planes, been around the world, and now I needed help just going to the bathroom. Plus, I was being told I might never fully recover. I was at a physical and mental low point. The next year was a painful journey for me and I wish no one to ever suffer like I did.

What was that year like?

Lots of doctor visits. I was constantly hooked up to machines. It was so taxing that I never thought it would end. However, I hung in there because I didn’t want someone else having to take care of me. Luckily, after 15 months my doctor gave me the word that I was going to be ok.

Yes. It increased my desire to continue finding the most efficient ways to work out and now I have even become a personal trainer.

Also, one thing that has really pushed my fitness to new levels in a very short time is incorporating Sifu Harinder Singh’s Action Strength program into my work outs. He has a unique method of combining martial arts movements with body weight exercises, kettle bells and the Indian Gada [mace].

How did the recovery process affect your outlook on life?

I had a new appreciation for life and found a new and improved version of myself.

However, my recovery was a team effort. I wouldn’t have been able to do any of it without the love and support of my wife—who was my girlfriend at the time. She was always taking care of me.

Tell us how you got into cooking and ended up competing on the Food Network.

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the house down when I was hungry.

Anyway, during my recovery I was selected to be on the Food Network’s “Ultimate Recipe Showdown” with Guy Fieri. Initially, I sent in some of my best recipes and the next thing I knew, I was called back and asked to be on the show.

What was that like?

It was an awesome experience to actually be a part of one of my favorite shows and also to see what goes on behind the scenes. Plus, it was incredible to work in the same kitchen as Bobby Flay and Rachel Ray, while working on the same set as Marc Dacascos. It was a memory I will never forget.

Did anything funny happen on the set?

It was actually funny to woo the crew and crowd by drinking shots of hot sauce.

Strangely, no one would partake with me. Also, Guy was pretty cool to meet and talk with.

How did you fare in the competition?

I came in third, but I was the only one out of the contestants for that episode that did not have professional culinary school training.

Unfortunately, as I was waiting in the airport to fly home I saw the news that Georgia was being hammered with devastating floods.

So I came home to a flooded house and a $16,000.00 repair bill. But we hunkered down and pulled through the crisis with the help of our families.

Do you see any similarities in being a top chef and a top martial arts instructor?

Yes. In both, tastes are not always the same and you have to constantly strive to better yourself. I love cooking just as much as I love martial arts and in both I strive to be the best I can be.

I know you enjoy teaching seminars. What’s one of the most unique places you’ve taught?

I am completely dedicated to spreading PFS’s Contemporary Jeet Kune Do and the martial arts in general. In fact, during my honeymoon I taught a two-hour seminar at the KAPAP Defy Limits Center in Curacao in the Caribbean. They are a great bunch of guys there, thanks Jereon!

What do you see yourself doing in the future?

I see a lot of things on the horizon for me. I have a book in the works called Martial Arts After a Major Injury. I also have a couple movie scripts I am looking at and a few I’ve written that might be picked up by a studio.

My website, UnitedMartialArtist.com, is in the process of being relaunched. It is going to be great. For a small fee, martial artists around the world will be able to watch my live classes each month and so much more.

Also, I will always continue to teach PFS’s Contemporary Jeet Kune Do and develop better ways to help train the military and law enforcement communities. Additionally, I am looking forward to conducting more seminars around the world. I personally want to thank Guro Dan Inosanto, GM Hee II Cho, Sigund Paul Vunak, Jeff Speakman, Erik Paulson, my best friend and brother Edwin Brocaillee, and all those who have helped and inspired me to continue on in martial arts.

Instructor Moore, we appreciate your time.

Your story is truly an inspiration and a testament to the benefits of martial arts.

You are very welcome.

If you would like to book a seminar please contact info@unitedmartialartist.com.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Master Monty Hendrix owns three full-time dojangs in North Carolina and is a graduate from the Journalism School at UNCChapel Hill. You can contact him through www.

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Reciprocal Side Line Stretch

Kickin’ It!

By Paul Zaichik

In the last two articles, we’ve dealt with the supporting leg as the culprit to high-side roundhouse kicks. We now know that the kicking leg will go high, as long as there is strength and flexibility in the kicking leg. However, if there is a lack of strength in the abductors of the kicking and in the lateral flexors of the trunk, the kick will not be effective, nor will the fighter be able to follow it up with other techniques.

To make the kick explosive, sudden, and strategically significant, the trunk must remain as vertical as possible, and the exercise shown today will help you get there.

This exercise is called Reciprocal Side Line Stretch. At first glance, the techniques hint at basic strength development in the kicking side of the body, very similar to the slow kick. This is deceiving. Just like thousands of people before you; you will find something very special about this move, the second you try it. This move works on the very simple principle of reciprocal inhibition. In exercise physiology everyone knows that in order for one muscle to contract, the opposite muscle must relax.

Try to do a biceps curl without the triceps relaxing. It simply won’t happen. This begs a question; “Do I develop triceps flexibility, every time I do a biceps curl?” The answer is, you don’t, because you don’t take full advantage of the triceps deactivation.

We will not make the same mistake here, and will use the strengthening of the adductors and lateral flexors of the kicking side, not only for strength, but also for flexibility. The flexibility will be on the non-kicking side of the trunk and of the adductors of the kicking leg.

Remember the Round House Chamber Stretch and Round House Stretch from the last issue? I promised to help you, if you could not reach your

knee. Well, the help is on the way.

For the Reciprocal Side Line Stretch, you will need a chair or any other stable object that can take the weight of your kicking leg. This height will be progressive. In other words, you will increase the height of the object as your strength and flexibility will improve.

• You start by extending your side kick. You should be able to hold the extended leg for at least 3-5 seconds. If you can’t, the height should be lowered.

• Once you have held the leg up, place it down with control and flex your trunk over your kicking leg.

• Hold for as long as comfortable. If you can hold this position comfortably for 20 seconds, you need to increase the height.

Do not be surprised if your body will experience cramps. Your adductors, hip flexors, abdominals, lower back, obliques, lats and even trapezius, can cramp up.

If this happens, back off the exercise, take a break and try it again. If the cramping persists, try to lower the height.

Warning: This exercise should be practiced after at least a month of basic conditioning. The conditioning exercises in preparation for this technique are; Side Bends, Stiff Leg Dead Lifts, Warrior 3, Warrior 4, Adductor lifts, as well as slow side line kicks.

It’s a good idea to warm up for this exercise with slow side, hook and round house kicks, as well as lateral trunk and neck stretches.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Paul Zaichik is an exercise science expert. His specialty is martial arts training as well as body weight conditioning. His innovative method is designed to have a maximum carry over into specific athletic techniques. A large part of his talent is to assess an athlete and quickly understand what kind of training is needed for optimal techniques. Paul is the author of books and DVDs on the topic of flexibility, martial arts and bodyweight training. Over the years, Paul Zaichik has worked with a variety of individuals including athletes, entertainers, and military personnel. His ElasticSteel Method of Athletic Conditioning programs are used worldwide by both professional and amateurs with great success.

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Fit Nation ATA

By Keith Stillwell

ATA leader promotes Martial Arts in nation’s fight against obesity, invites others to take President’s Challenge.

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s a young boy practicing martial arts in late 1960s South Korea, Grandmaster In Ho Lee never dreamed he would one day guide the world’s largest centrally-organized martial arts system of Songahm Taekwondo as its third leader. In those hungry times, he wouldn’t have believed that he would someday live in a land where one in five adults, many children and even pets could be obese. Inaugurated in June 2011, Grandmaster In Ho Lee, ninth-dan, Dae Sah Boo Nim of World Traditional Taekwondo Union (WTTU), American Taekwondo Association (ATA), Songahm Taekwondo Federation (STF), earned his esteemed rank and honorable distinction following a path of rigorous challenge and sacrifice, a tradition established by late martial arts pioneer Eternal Grandmaster H.U. Lee, tenth-dan, the system’s founder. That struggle stands in stark contrast to America’s unbridled “convenience culture,” which promotes bad habits like dis-

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respectful attitudes, sleep deprivation, short attention spans, high-fat diets and poor nutrition. The dangerous, costly consequences of obesity, such as shorter life spans and lower quality of life, are becoming the grim reality for increasing numbers in every state.

“This is simply not acceptable,” says Grandmaster Lee, “35% of pets? You’re kidding me.”

“Martial artists have a unique opportunity to show America why it is best for fitness,” he says. “everyone should just log their workouts into the President’s Challenge to give martial arts a higher profile!”

At 57, Grandmaster Lee is an ideal spokesman for life-renewing change through a healthier lifestyle. Years ago, he was surprised to learn he had diabetes, but today the condition does not trouble him. He credits balanced nutrition and daily exercise that includes stretching and vigorous Tae Kwon Do and Warrior X-fit workouts. Like his predecessor, Grandmaster Emeritus Soon Ho Lee, ninthdan, Grandmaster In Ho Lee stays in the 99th percentile of physical condition for men his age and much younger. In August 2011, when Senior Master Rick Abair, seventh-dan, ATA’s Training Division Director, described the President’s Challenge in detail, Grandmaster’s face lit up with enthusiasm at the possibilities. The program encourages children, teens, and adults of all fitness levels to set goals, get active, and earn awards for their healthy habits.

“I tell people, you’ve got to change yourself first. Be the example,” he says. “If you’re going to talk the talk, you better walk the walk. You know what you have to do—just do it!”

There and then, Grandmaster Lee decided that he would urge everyone in the American Taekwondo Association and martial artists

of other disciplines to take the President’s Challenge with him. He was determined to win each level of the program and join the elite list of Platinum Award Winners on the President’s Challenge Website. He balked at the #8 position of “martial arts” in the President’s Challenge “Top 10” Activities (Jan. 2011 PCFSN ‘Fitness Is Fun’ Newsletter), and pledged to improve its showing in due time; the goal, naturally, is to be the most popular activity. Grandmaster has chosen to wield his power making a stand against the declining state of the nation’s physical fitness, by inviting everyone to learn why martial arts is one of America’s best, favorite, and most fun ways to get and stay healthy and fit.

With support of the Founder’s Council, Grandmaster Lee instructed a reliable staff member to enroll him in the program and begin “logging in” the durations of his daily workouts. Activities recorded earn points (similar to expended calories) toward the program goals. At the earliest possible date, Grandmaster Lee earned his Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA), in the “timed” (6-8 week) type of Challenge. His points rolled over into the other “untimed” type, instantly qualifying him as winner of a Bronze level award as Presidential Champion (Bronze = 40K points, Silver = 90K points, Gold = 160K, Platinum = 1M points per guidelines). At press time, he had earned his Gold medal and was working hard to earn Platinum in just 12 months.

Amidst his hectic schedule, he has recorded video promotions and expert training tips for upcoming release on the ATA Leadership program’s official website www.

ATALeadershipNOW.com, where Challenge winners can have their names and awards published. He is communicating with licensees, masters, certified instructors and others throughout the association in person and by phone and in correspondence to introduce the President’s Challenge to their independently owned and operated schools and clubs.

With maximum participation, martial artists and their families can have an enormous

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impact on American culture by modeling the life-changing benefits we earn being active and focused on healthy living and self-improvement.

“Martial artists are already ahead in the game,” says Grandmaster Lee. “White belts even have decided to do something, to get active and change their lives. Once they start seeing the weight come off, their muscles pump up, the energy levels increase, and they get confident and want even more of that good feeling.

Everyone should do Tae Kwon Do! We’re going to prove that and show them why.”

The President’s Challenge appears to have great support in the national and international news media, with help from the First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative and from powerful advocates like Nickelodeon, which is promoting the PALA challenge on its cable network and Website. The ATA became an official advocate of the President’s Challenge in November 2010 and is proud to support the ongoing efforts of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition to reduce obesity nationwide so that everyone can live to his and/or her highest potential.

“Like I said, you just have to do it. That’s it,” says Grandmaster Lee, glancing at his certificates, ribbons and medals. “Every goal has rewards. Martial arts can train you to make a healthy body and mind, and to lead a good, long life. What’s better than that?”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Keith Stillwell is one of his family’s three first-degree black belts in Songahm Taekwondo and father of a soon-to-be green belt.

For more information on the programs listed, go to www.warriorxfit.com, www.presidentschallenge.org, www.

ATALeadershipNOW.com, and www.Nick.com/thebighelp.

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By Master James Theros

Wisdom of the Masters

Evaluate Your Circle of Influence The reasoning can be explained by an age-old adage that says, “Birds of a feather flock together.”

Cliché, but true. Who a person chooses to surround themselves with is one of the most important decisions a person can make; that decision alone can From my own experience I cannot begin to men- make or break a person. This is also the reason that tion just how much I agree with that statement. In criminals can be convicted by being, “guilty by associafact, it’s so powerful that I have centered my entire tion.” martial arts school operation around it. Another We must learn to protect our minds by carefully famous man said that if you add up the income of monitoring what we allow in. Hanging out with your five best friends and divide it by five you will be able to accurately foretell your own income level. people with a particular mindset will rub off on us; I encourage you to try it; you’ll be surprised by how whether that mindset is healthy or unhealthy. Think of it this way: have you ever found yourself suddenly accurate it actually is! saying a word or a phrase that one of your friends uses frequently or have you ever found yourself simSo, why is that? ply repeating an opinion that a friend shared with you, even though you may not have thought too much about that subject before?

A famous man once said that the person you will become in the next five years is determined by only two things; the books you read and the people you associate with.

Answer this question; where do the troublemakers usually sit? Do they generally sit toward the front, or do they generally sit towards the back? If a parent sends their child to school and he rides the school bus each day, and then for the first time in so many years, begins to get into trouble at school or his grades begin to drop significantly, it can be usually be attributed to who the child is hanging out with.

I know this to be true because when I was in sixth grade, I received my first “F” on a report card. In fact, I received several F’s on my report card; and for the first time in my life, I found myself in regular trouble with the school system and with my parents. Now, at that time, my parents didn’t realize that I had begun hanging out with a boy in my class who was constantly in trouble himself.

He would purposely leave his homework and books in his locker and tell me that he just told his mom that he forgot them in his locker as an alibi so that he wouldn’t have to

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do his homework. He was also very disrespectful to the teacher, which made him quite popular with the other kids who viewed him as a bit of a rebel. He was frequently in fights and he taught me how he picked fights with weaker kids.

It wasn’t long before I was doing all of the same things, in an effort to be more like my friend; and it also wasn’t long before I began to experience the very same results that he did, only my mother wasn’t as forgiving.

I’ve been a parent now for 19 years. I’ve been a professional martial arts instructor for 17 years as well. I have seen far too many cases of kids hanging around less savory types, only to have their futures affected by their association with these folks. At the time of this writing, I have a student who is facing expulsion from high school for doing a few things that I know to be out of character for her. This stu-

dent could be expelled from school for the remainder of the school year for inappropriate behavior while at school. Two other students she is hanging around with have already been expelled.

I’ve known this student for over two years and I know that she has a kind heart and that she would never engage in this behavior on her own. She was coerced by the other two classmates into this behavior and is now facing expulsion. Fortunately for my student, she has me to attend a special board-meeting on her behalf to try to see about keeping her in school so that she doesn’t mess up her future. I can’t say the same for the other two girls.

Who a person associates with and the books they read (which is a form of associating with the author) will definitely determine their future. Our brains are computers. If we put garbage in, we get garbage out.

Getting better results begins with getting better input.

Master James Theros has been training since 1976 and has owned and operated Level 10 Martial Arts College in Indianapolis, Indiana since 1995. Master Theros teaches Traditional Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido and is the world’s foremost authority on Korean Kung Fu in the United States. He is the author of Korean Kung Fu: The Chinese Connection, available at www.amazon.com or www.ltkfa.com.

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By Master Guy E. Larke You would think in this information age we would know all the keys to success and happiness. With each generation, humankind is growing more disgruntled and less sure of themselves and their place in the universe. Even the martial arts community faces pressures that seem to grow exponentially.

When people mention doing the martial arts as a way of gaining totality or finding inner peace, many people either roll their eyes or make a snide remark. It doesn’t help that Hollywood has taken the martial arts industry and made it glow with glitz, glamour, sex and blood.

Cynthia Rothrock

Zara Phythian

Silvio Simac

One international film maker, Gulrukh Khan, a novice martial artist and media genius, saw an opening for a new take on a very old subject. I sat down and talked to her about her latest project, Spirit2Power.

Your website mentions you work with a certain charity. Could you tell us about it? Why did you choose that particular cause to fight for?

Why did you get involved in the media arts?

Well, at the moment we are choosing Medecins sans Frontieres or “medicine without frontiers,” as they have no barriers. We are also looking into supporting another charity or setting one up.

Maybe one that addresses poverty.

I always had a passion for film, books and music and found that they all managed to come together in the form of film. I grew up watching lots of feature films but found myself getting pulled to see documentaries as creative even though it’s factual.

The good thing about documentaries as a genre is that it also stimulates the mind and motivates us to question things around us.

What were some of your most successful ventures?

I made a four-part series several years ago on dolphins, marine life, and human impact called Blue Velvet in Sinai. This was televised but I am now releasing it onto DVD, following the success of Ric O’Barry (Oscar winner for Best Documentary in 2010 for his film The Cove), whom I worked closely with. He is featured throughout the series.

What led you to decide to do a martial arts documentary? Do you have any background in the martial arts?

I always loved to watch martial arts films but never really tried anything except Tai Chi and Kickboxing (hard work!). I think the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was a great inspiration for me.

Interestingly I use this analogy, “I never chose it…it chose me.”

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led to another, and as a result I made friends with Sensei Zara Phythian on Facebook. After a couple of discussions asking whether she would like to do a couple of workshops in London, we somehow never managed to meet. But she made me London administrator of her Facebook page and we said we would get together in person and talk soon. A friend of hers called Peter Liuta who was looking after her Turkish PR, then contacted me and invited me to come to Turkey to stay with them in a villa organized by Emrah Mihyaz. Zara was doing work with CNN there and a competition. Anna Mezentseva, “Face of the Universe 2009” and “Miss UN International 2009,” was also a guest at the villa.

I spent a week with them and we all hung out though none of us knew each other. It was a fun week (although Anna Peter and I got the worst-ever food poisoning on the last evening and I almost couldn’t fly home). While I was there, I saw Zara and Peter practicing and it looked great against the Turkish backdrop. The idea to do a film on the spirit of martial arts dropped into my head at that point. So I asked Zara if she was up for it and she said she would love to do it, and it all started from there. Being a holistic practitioner too, it seemed natural to take this angle.

How did you select your team?

Actually, it was quite organic. If I had a huge budget I would maybe have found more masters. I found on this journey of making this film that the world is full of amazingly talented martial artists.

Who is featured in your documentary?

The list reaches 20 masters from various arts, disciplines, ethnicities and backgrounds. Some of the more famous are Cynthia Rothrock, UK action star Zara Phythian, Sifu Rob Moses (featured in a previous Taekwondo Times), martial artist/stuntman Silvio Simac, and stuntman/trainer David Lea (Michael Keaton’s stunt double for the first two Batman movies).

Why did you choose those particular individuals?

They all seemed to be available and present wherever I was.

Also, they are quite contemporary and have thriving careers.

Again, I guess they all seemed to come into my life, as opposed to me seeking them out. I already have 20 plus artists whom I filmed, and had to turn away so many due to time and budget constraints.

How much did you know about the arts before you undertook this kind of project? How much deeper is your knowledge now?

Is there a common underlying theme in all the parts?

I knew a fair bit, but as I went further into this project I discovered a lot of interesting information and people in martial arts. I would say I know a fair bit now, although one never stops learning. It is a fascinating area as it goes back thousands of years and originates from my home country, which is India.

Well, the film essentially ties up a lot of fragmented information. I guess you could say the film is designed to motivate and inspire people to take up a physical discipline, using martial arts as a focus. But it also deals with the “power of intention” and other holistic elements. You could say it aims to promote

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“oneness” and breaks cultural and religious boundaries. Martial arts are for all. And I personally feel that if we have focus and discipline, as well as good health and strength, we have a better chance of contributing to life in a more dynamic way.

most ruthless. Having shot hours of footage, it all has to trim to 90 minutes—a mean challenge!

One of my favorite quotations (often attributed to Nelson Mandela’s famous speech, but in fact channelled by Marianne Williamson in her amazing book A Return to Love) is: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.

We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

I must say I have had a great response to date and hope that once the film is launched it will be well received. I am trying to keep it timeless in appeal.

What has public interest been like so far?

That just about sums things up for me in my approach and in my vision for others.

What was the most difficult part of undertaking this kind of project?

Sometimes projects can give rise to people maybe not understanding the complexities involved in the creative processes.

Things are not always black and white, so people have their own understandings of things which don’t always resonate with the vision of the project. On a practical level it is the scripting and editing, as that is where you have to be at your clearest and

For those familiar with many of the celebrities you mentioned, can they see something about their favorite stars?

My stars in the film or guest artists share their personal perceptions, which is great, as many of them either perform as actors or are teachers/practitioners. So you see the real side of them in an intimate way.

Could you offer any advice for budding film makers?

To just follow their hearts and trust that the universe will put them on the right path. It’s all about intention and passion. If you have it, things just happen. That’s what I love about life—all the miracles that happen. The universe wants us to do well, and fully supports those who truly want to produce things that make a difference in people’s lives. That’s not to say it’s not hard work and there are no challenges. There are plenty of them! But it’s about seeing the gift in the challenge, which is designed to make us expand ourselves in knowledge and experience. Rather like doing martial arts. It’s hard, but each step brings you to a greater height in yourself.

For more information about her films, visit www.BlueVelvetInSinai.com and www.Spirit2Power.com.

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And the Award Goes To…

The Knight’s Way

By Guy Edward Larke

“Da-shee man-nah-suh bahn-ga wuh-yo” or “welcome back.” I want to dedicate this piece to the most important person in my life— my wife Gi-Ryung (Gina) Larke.

Eleven years ago, South Korea was more than a little daunting to a wide-eyed foreigner who had never before left his country. At that time most of the advice that I was given was too vague to be helpful. So I did something that most foreigners weren’t doing, hooked up with the Korean community. I joined two different dojangs and was training when I wasn’t working.

Through the networks I made there I also started a few English conversation classes in the morning. As the classes comprised entirely of home-

Guy & Gi-Ryung Larke

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 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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makers, their greatest desire aside from learning English was for me to marry a Korean and stay for much longer than I originally intended.

The big sign to me about my biological clock ticking was during my first major belt test in April 2001. At the age of 30, I was the oldest test taker at the event. Most 30-year-olds were married and had students at the event. I had to spar against university students or young men just out of mandatory military service. It was at that point I felt the loneliest since I arrived nine months earlier. I passed, but it felt empty.

Shortly thereafter I was introduced to a Korean English teacher who was a “junior” of one of my students. I won’t go into great detail, but suffice to say; nine months later we were married in a traditional Korean wedding.

From the time we were engaged, my wife acted as my interpreter, manager, number one fan and harshest critic if I got too high on myself. So many doors have been opened since she entered my life. Gi-Ryung pushed me to begin writing and to travel to

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other countries to expand my knowledge and my personal contacts.

A year and a half ago, my wife, our son Alex and I relocated to just south of Seoul for our son’s education, but mostly for my training and business connections. What was completely surprising was her taking a full-time job teaching English (after retiring from teaching) so I could write and train full-time. In a country still ruled

by Confucian values, that is almost unheard of.

Thank you, just doesn’t seem quite enough to cover what I want to say.

The March issue falls roughly into the same time as Valentine’s Day, my wife’s birthday and our wedding anniversary. This year will be our tenth. As I’m a writer, this piece is my anniversary present to her.

Gi-Ryung… Happy Anniversary yobo… sarang he yo…

The next issue finally starts the comparisons of the organizations that can be found here in Korea. Till next issue… “Daum ae bah-yo (See you next time)!”

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A Happy Champion

By Dave Jarvis

Happy Kierstead is a beautiful, bright-eyed, amiable 17-year-old high school senior that every parent would love to have as a daughter and every teenager would want for a best friend. She is kind and loving to everyone—until they meet her in TKD competition. She is a third-dan in the United States Chung Do Kwan Association (USCDKA) and certified as such by the World Chung Do Kwan (WCDK) Federation, and the World Taekwondo Federation (second-dan, third-dan pending). An expert with the bo staff, nunchucks, and kamas, she dominates the United States Chung Do Kwan tournament circuit. Better still are her Xtreme open hand and traditional forms. The speed, precision, and intensity she displays bring her a continuous stream of gold medals.

And then there’s combat. She is the undefeated national champion in USCDKA point sparring competition. Undefeated not only during this tournament season, but in every sparring match she has ever entered in USCDKA sanctioned tournaments. Although the USCDKA was founded in 1967 by Senior Grandmaster Edward Sell (today a ninth-dan Kwan Jang of the USCDKA and subject of several TKD Times features including a cover story), the tournament circuit is only four years old, the creation of Grandmaster Brenda Sell (eighth-dan), President of the USCDKA (and also the subject of a TKD Times cover story). In the four national championships held at the end of these first four years, Happy has garnered 21 gold medals, four silver, and one bronze—medaling in every event she entered.

At the USCDKA Nationals, held on July 15-16, 2011, Happy Kierstead won four gold medals. As a gold medal winner, she competed in the Night of Champions, where gold medalists compete with each other across divisions to determine a select

set of USCDKA Grand Champions. She collected a Grand Champion trophy for her Xtreme Kama form. Happy has competed in each of the four Night of Champion events, earning a first place trophy this year for the third time in a row. The Night of Champions is an event held in the evening after national championship competition where awards are given amid team demonstration competition and the gold medalist competition. Winners of multiple gold medals may only choose one category for competition in the Night of Champions.

Throughout the evening, spectators are treated to performances of the most talented individuals competing in the championship tournament. The audience loves the competition, but is anxious to hear which schools won the various team competitions: most participants, most points, tenman team winners, demo team winners, etc. The last award, however, is given special importance, as framed certificates are given to the top ten-point winners of the entire USCDKA tournament year.

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Happy performing a nearly perfect “split kick”—a double-front snap kick over seven feet in the air onstage at the U.S. Chung Do Kwan Association’s Night of Champions during Nationals.

In the 2010-2011 USCDKA tournament circuit, Happy Kierstead dominated each competition and went into the 2011 National Championship tournament so far ahead that she was uncatchable. Even knowing the results, the audience was on their feet cheering as the USCDKA Kwan Jang, Senior Grandmaster Edward Sell, and President, Grandmaster Brenda Sell, presented Happy with the certificate of her accomplishment.

One of the special features of USCDKA tournaments is competition in the Chung Do Xtreme events. These events have prescribed forms for open hand, bo staff, kamas, and nunchucks. Xtreme Nunchucks was the most recently added event and Happy was chosen by the USCDKA headquarters to be the model performer for the Xtreme Nunchucks instructional video.

The full-time Chief Instructor of Risen Son Taekwondo, under the Senior

Happy’s enthusiasm is evident as she performs Chung Do Xtreme Open Hand Forms onstage at Nationals.

Instructorship of Senior Master Tim Miller, Happy has 17 students actively participating in her classes. Six of her students competed at the 2011 USCDKA Nationals and garnered enough points for Risen Son TKD to place tenth overall in the tournament.

She is quick to give credit to her parents, David and Holly Kierstead, and especially her grandfather, David Kierstead Sr., for virtually unlimited support which enables her to accomplish so much. They, on the other hand, believe that Happy is one in a million and fully deserving of the honors and accolades bestowed upon her.

Happy, however, is not all TKD. She is a stellar student at Astronaut High School in Titusville, Florida, carrying a 3.5 grade point average. She plays on the school’s varsity volleyball team, is an active member of the student government association, as well as the district president of the Future Business Leaders of Florida, and a

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The love and intensity of Happy’s interest in TaeKwonDo is evident in her competition in Traditional Forms.

member of the school’s Business Academy.

She is also involved in her church.

She is a member of the First Baptist Church in Merritt Island, a member of the church youth choir, Jubilation, with whom she makes yearly mission trips. On mission trips, she’s helped with construction and organization of homes at homeless centers and schools, as well as participated in evangelism concerts. With her brother Isaac she developed a TKD-based drama performed to the contemporary Christian song “The Champion.” The trips have taken her to Vancouver, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Massachusetts.

Her most recent trip was to the Dominican Republic with the Sell Team, an evangelistic outreach ministry headed by the leaders of the USCDKA that incorporates martial arts demonstrations into an evangelistic message.

Happy Kierstead (full name is Happy Joy Kierstead) is truly a youth role model. With the exception of intense TKD competition, she is never seen without a broad smile. She is aptly named!

Full results of all USCDKA sanctioned tournaments as well as the individual points standings for all of the 683 competitors of the 2010-2011 tournament season may be found at www.

USCDKA.com.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Master Dave Jarvis, fourth-dan USCKDA and World Chung Do Kwan, wishes to express special thanks to Happy’s grandfather, David Kierstead Sr., for his research, suggestions, and pictures, and Grandmasters Edward and Brenda Sell for pictures and encouragement.

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InWords Happy’s Six years ago my grandfather took me to my first TKD lesson. After two years of training, the school closed and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to continue. My attitude towards TKD quickly changed after I visited a USCDKA class and went to a tournament. I knew I wanted to train in the USCDKA and I became very passionate about TKD. It was more than an organization—it was a family that worked together for everyone. Over the past four years, I not only learned great self-defense and discipline, I gained many friends and learned how to live the values taught by the Association.

I believe the reason I am successful in TKD is because of the complete training I received from the Association. Training is not just based on the skills needed for competition, but on the traditions of TKD. I learned to show respect for instructors, as well as opponents. I was required to say, “Yes, sir” or “Yes, ma’am,” respect the uniform I wore, and bow to the instructors. I learned to always use self-control, honesty and sportsmanship when training and in competition. Most importantly, I am glad that the USCDKA is a Christ-centered organization that gives the glory to God and is based on strong standards of the Bible which I can apply to each aspect of life—church, family, school, and sports.

In my first competition (which was at my first school), I finished third. Upon joining the Association, I went to several classes where I learned about lines, angles and joint adjustments (LAJA) to improve my form techniques. After training, I gained more confidence and began to earn more first place finishes in forms and sparring. I enjoyed learning how to use different weapons, which became extensions of my hands. I was able to compete in weapons forms, but I also learned how to use them in real life.

Through other instruction I was taught takedowns, weapons, and street defense. This is important to me

because I know how to defend myself on the street and not just when sparring. The Association gave me the confidence to defend myself, and also taught me how to use that confidence to resolve conflicts without fighting.

Since the USCDKA has so many schools across the USA, I have had opportunities to travel, compete, train under exceptional instructors, and make great friends. It has been an incredible experience to meet and learn from the founders of the Association, Senior Grandmaster and Grandmaster Sell. They are exceptional leaders because they care about all the people and want to know each person individually. They are very encouraging but challenging at the same time, and I have learned amazing lessons about being a better martial artist and person from both of them.

Last year I competed in national, regional, four state, plus five local tournaments. I have made life long friends with people who love to do TKD as I do. Tournaments are great fun because I am never by myself—everyone talks to everyone, even if you are competing against them. This was probably the first thing I noticed when I joined the Association. When people sparred, they sparred to win, but after the competition all the competitiveness stayed in the ring. After the match the competitors would hug and be friends. I will never forget the great memories and friends I have made. Not only do we love TKD, but we love God, which helps us to love, respect and encourage each other.

I have enjoyed every moment I have spent while in the Association. I went from liking TKD to loving it. I look forward to every class, tournament, and conference. I know I will always have a good time, and learn more about TKD. As an instructor, I am learning how to lead and develop the skills and values of TKD in others. This was not always easy to do, but several of the masters helped me learn to speak with authority and be more confident in how I ran my class. The training I received allows me to teach my own class, and hopefully one day will allow me to open my own school, where I can pass on what I was taught by the USCDKA.

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By Alex Haddox

Raising Awareness

Lost Children Staring the unadulterated truth directly in the eye is frequently painful. We often turn away from potential threats to our children because the pain is so great. One hard reality is that we cannot be with our children every moment of every day and we cannot make decisions for them. The best we can do is to provide a safe environment, properly educate them and hope for the best.

This column shares some of the best practices for helping young children keep themselves safer when parents are not present.

A nightmare scenario is when a young child becomes separated from the parent in a public place. Our most prized possession is now lost, alone, scared and vulnerable in an indifferent world. The parent is incapable of providing direct support and is awash with feelings of guilt, fear and regret.

Children can disappear in seconds in grocery stores, malls, parks and public events.

Much depends upon the child and his or her training when he or she becomes separated from a parent.

Common practices that are supposed to keep children safe can backfire when a child is truly alone. Children, especially young children, see the world in absolutes. There are good guys and bad guys; friends and strangers. A child cannot be expected to suddenly make the leap from “don’t talk to strangers” to “don’t talk to strangers unless you are

lost.” There are documented cases where lost children actively avoided rescuers.

Why? Because when a child is lost and alone everyone is a stranger and Rule One is “don’t talk to strangers.” Teaching a child not to talk to strangers leaves a frightened, lost, and alone child with a higher sense of abandonment and fear of every adult that comes around. It can also inhibit the child from seeking or accepting help.

Another so-called safety measure often taught to children is to seek out a police officer if he or she becomes lost. It is highly improbable a police officer will be present in the first moments or hours when a child is lost. Furthermore, everyone looks the same from the belt down, which is all a small child is going to see from his or her point of view. In this case parents have set expectations that a uniformed law enforcement officer is going to be present to rescue the child. He or she will search in vain for a police uniform, possibly leaving the area where the parents and other responders will look for the child.

The best practice is to teach the child to approach the first woman he or she sees and ask for help. There are several reasons for this. First, even the youngest child can differentiate between a man and a woman.

Second, a woman is more likely to take personal responsibility for the child than a man. A man is more likely to dump the child off on someone else while a woman will more often stay with the child until

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handoff to a parent. Third, the child should initiate the selection process. Very few people are truly altruistic. A man stopping to help a lost child is more likely to have an ulterior motive than a woman. Even a woman going out of her way to help a lone child is more likely to have a secondary purpose than one chosen at random.

The random selection of a woman from a crowd is key to increasing the chances of a positive outcome. From a purely statistical perspective, the chances of selecting a male pedophile or person with ulterior motives randomly from a crowd are extremely slim.

The chances of selecting a female pedophile or person with ulterior motives randomly from a crowd are even less likely. Therefore, when separated from a parent the best choice for a lost child is to randomly select a woman from the crowd and ask for help.

A good way of explaining this to very young children is to teach them to “find a mommy.” This helps the child avoid teenagers and young adults who might consider a

lost child bothersome or burdensome.

Once a child is lost or separated from the family the parents are incapable of guiding or intervening on the child’s behalf. All a parent can do is search for the child. This shifts the responsibility of safety and rescue to the young child, which is a tall order. Proper training in simple techniques can increase the chances of a positive outcome. Create plans, review them with the family and start educating your children now.

“Children can disappear in seconds.”

Alex Haddox holds a Masters in Adult Education and has nearly two decades of combined traditional martial arts training in multiple styles including American Kenpo, Hapkido and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He holds firearms instructor credentials, is a Level 3 instructor in Jim Wagner’s Reality-Based Personal Protection System and he is the author of Practical Home Security: A Guide to Safer Urban Living.

Additionally, he is the creator and host of a free weekly podcast called “Practical Defense” with over 1.2-million downloads. His company, Palladium Education, Inc., offers self-protection training to the general public and workplace violence prevention training to the health care industry. To learn more or contact Alex Haddox, visit www.palladiumeducation.com.

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Catastrophizing This first one is seen in those scenarios where we make one little mistake, or even a few mistakes, and we use those pieces of information to draw a much more extreme conclusion than is justified. Maybe we cave in and have cheesecake with our lunch. How common it is, then, to tell ourselves some melodramatic story like, “Well, I’ve pretty much blown my whole diet now!” In fact, you haven’t. Think of how silly it would be to draw conclusions like that in other areas. If you forget something at the grocery store, do you turn it into a soap opera by concluding, “Oh, great! I guess I won’t have anything to fix for dinners this week?”

False Reward This one is probably the most common mistake we make when we convince ourselves to eat some kind of junk. It sounds like such a persuasive line of thought when we tell ourselves, “Oh, I’ve been so good (or worked so hard) today (or this week) that I deserved that trip to McWhopperQueen for some fast food.” Now in these cases, we’re talking about poor food choices, but we can test out whether we’re using proper technique if we substitute in something else. Consider: “Oh, I’ve been so good this year.

I have been working out and eating healthy, and I haven’t done any drugs, so I deserve to reward myself with just a little binge of cocaine (or heroine or whatever).” Shocking, isn’t it? Even if we substitute in a lesser evil like cigarettes, the faulty thinking shows through. How is something that harms you a reward? Similarly, how does doing something that makes you happier justify the impulse to do something that makes you less happy? Reward is an important part of behavior modification, granted, but don’t set up a contradictory incentive. That’s just, well, contradictory.

that was before I had so many customers/accounts/kids,” or “It was easy to get in a workout every day in the summer, because I could go outside.”

The key here is to be consistent and fair. In these kinds of scenarios, we are, instead, using the binoculars in opposite directions to make one set of cases look bigger than they are, and to make another set of cases seem even smaller than they are. Treat them both the same way.

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This month, let’s talk a little about form. In this case your logical form, not your TKD forms. In learning to think carefully and correctly in logic, we ask whether the kind of reasoning we’ve done would work just as well if we changed the topic or the words in the argument. That helps us to be more objective in our reasoning and to avoid sloppy mistakes that lead to false conclusions. These are the same techniques I use when I’m teaching math or computer programming, and they are the same principles of cognitive psychology that I use when I’m coaching people one-on-one for nutrition and weight loss. Let’s sharpen up your logic so it will be a more powerful weapon in your fitness arsenal.

Personalizing The last of the basic slip-ups to look at this time is the way we fall into thinking that everything we do is somehow evidence of our nature or our character. In a lot of ways, this can be even more damaging to our success—eating, sports, career, whatever—than the other things mentioned so far.

To give an example of this kind of sloppy thinking, let’s say you’ve had a couple of days in a row of poor eating. Maybe you had fast food, the Fatten-Me size sandwich, with fries, and a shake. At this point, rather than, “I never eat right,” or “That’s it, another diet down the tubes,” you opt for the deadly, “I just have no willpower,” or the even more toxic, “Wow, I really suck, I just don’t have what it takes.” Okay, for one thing, “ouch.” For another thing, “puh-leeze.”

There are more ways we fall into sloppy thinking, and we’ll look at some more of those next time. Practice with these, though, and see if you can improve your technique when it comes to wielding a mental sword, so to speak. 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.

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Inconsistent Interpretation Here there are two different kinds of mistakes that we can fall into. The first is focusing on just the negative side of things. The second is disqualifying or minimizing the positive side of things. It makes a world of difference, for instance, whether you sit around thinking about or telling yourself things like, how much you miss the tasty, sweet junk food you are cutting out of your life rather than focusing on how great you’re going to feel (or have started feeling already) when you are in better shape and have more energy.

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If you take a look around this American dojang, you will see so many different cultures and styles. It is like a mini Epcot. Our diverse backgrounds make us so different from one another. Many supplement those differences with extreme fashion, piercings, tattoos, hairstyles, etc. It is easy here to express your individuality.

It was not so easy for my ESL students back in Korea. I taught four classes a day, including a middle school class and a high school class. The students were expected to look the same. Their school required they wear uniforms and enforced strict image codes.

Girls’ hair was to be shoulder-length with bangs, worn straight, no accessories, no make up. Boys had to have hair cut above their ears. By nature, they all had the same skin tones and hair color. Healthy diets gave them all slim physiques and porcelain complexions.

Long before I knew them by their names, I knew them by their personalities. It was the most obvious thing that separated them. The shy were overly shy, the silly were insanely silly, and the serious were just intense. Even at a young age, my classes were filled with students with rich and diverse personalities.

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One must be of good character to be a great martial arts instructor. To be “a character” endears the instructor forever to his students.

ous moving, I was having a really hard time determining how many members were on the team. Again, I came to know them as individuals for their unique skills and personalities. Everything was to the extreme.

One master excelled at self-defense and gymnastic flipping; one could run and jump superman-style over 13 crouching members; one master could execute a series of ten spinning back hook kicks at warp speed—faster than the audience could count; another could jump from the floor, do a split-kick double-board break from two members holding boards sitting on the shoulders of two others (who were both standing on folding chairs). The masters who performed comedy routines would make you laugh until tears rolled down your face, even with the language barrier.

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I was a little embarrassed because I was still having trouble recognizing team members quickly while I was performing. Sometimes after a self-defense skit, I would get spun around. Always performing in different venues, it was difficult to quickly determine your “front.” I would have to pause for a moment to scan my teammates to determine the mat location for my next set.

I felt a little better when backstage preparing for a big show, I noticed a team member putting a thin layer of sports tape over his wrist. “Ahp-pa yo? (are you hurt)” I asked.

“No,” he answered, “I just want to be able to find myself in photos.”

The greatest assortment of “characters” I met were the members of the Korean Tiger Team. When I first joined the team, we were training in the old JiDo Kwan building in Seoul. The building had two floors, one floor ideal for kicking and forms with stretched canvas over firm foam mats, and the second floor was for flipping and falling skills with stretched canvas over straw. The team members would be constantly moving from one floor to another depending upon the skills they were practicing at that time. With all the continuMaster 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.

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The Three Masters of the Soo Family

By Floyd Soo, 6th Dan, United States Korean Karate Association

Grandmaster Sang Kyu Shim (Moo Duk Kwan Pin #180) came over to the United States in the early 1960s with Moo Duk Kwan founder Hwang Kee’s instructions to help organize Moo Duk Kwan schools in the U.S. He formed the Detroit Tang Soo Do Association and opened several schools in the Metropolitan Detroit area. Mr. Shim was awarded the rank of first-dan while he was still in high school in South Korea, and gained several years of experience teaching Tang Soo Do to American Servicemen, as well as Korean natives. One of those Americans was an Army SP3 by the name of Dale Drouillard. Mr. Drouillard (Moo Duk Kwan Pin #757) became the first American to attain the rank of first-dan. These two gentlemen became friends and Mr. Shim actually moved to a different location to continue teaching Mr. Drouillard when he was reassigned to a new base in S. Korea.

On a side note, it was in the following year that Carlos “Chuck” Norris also attained the rank of first-dan in MDK-TSD (Moo Duk KwanTang Soo Do). Of course, Mr. Norris and Mr. Drouillard brought their knowledge of “Korean Karate” back to the States with them and began to share their newfound knowledge by teaching classes of their own. Other American Servicemen also began teaching Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwon Do in North America. In an attempt to unify the Moo Duk Kwan schools in the U.S., GM Hwang Kee would send some of his Korean Masters to the U.S. with that intent.

GM Shim was one of the very first of these Masters.

My sister Annie and I began our training in MDK-TSD in 1967 at the ages of 12 and 13 respectively. That’s when Master Shim’s Detroit Tang Soo Do Association opened up a club near our home in Royal Oak, Michigan. Ironically, our first instructor there was Dale Drouillard, a third-dan by then.

(Grandmaster Drouillard is now a ninth-dan and is still actively teaching in the Detroit area.)

Shortly after my sister and I began training with Mr. Shim, he left the Moo Duk Kwan, aligned himself with Gen. Choi Hong Hi, and formed his World Martial Arts Association and Tae Kwan Do Times with Chung E. Kim,

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Dr. Yang Ahn, Jung Nam Lee and current Publisher Woojin Jung. At the time, we were not paying a lot of attention to the politics in TKD; we just enjoyed the tough, disciplined training. Even though we were in our midteens, Master Shim expected us (in training and testing) to meet the standards of the adults. In 1969, during our first-dan test, we had to break four one-inch boards (unspaced) with a jump (spinning back) kick, before we could qualify. Master Shim was an incredible influence and role model for both of us, and eventually our younger brother Vince, too, who started training at the age of nine.

In 1973, Annie and I moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan to attend Western Michigan University (WMU). There, we met Mr. HYPERLINK “http://www.mikemarchkoreankarate.org” Mike March, a thirddan in Moo Duk Kwan-Tang Soo Do (Pin #10,724) at the time. Once we watched a class or two taught by Master March (now a seventh-dan), we knew we had found a new home. He was strict, powerful, fast, smart and had great control. You could see that he demanded all those qualities from his students, too. He had a very talented group in his club. The WMU Karate Club was affiliated with Karate Institute at the time and was very active in tournament competition in the Midwest. Master March had competed from coast to coast and was ranked in the top ten in several different martial arts magazines.

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The Mott siblings in China in 1986.

Master March trained and tested with Grandmaster Hwang Kee and was awarded his Master Instructors (fourth-dan) rating in 1976 by GM Hwang himself. Annie and I continued our commitment to excellence by training with the “best of the best” at a time when the “Karate craze” was at its peak. Even though most of the members of the WMU Karate Club competed actively, Master March always taught MDKTSD with self-defense as the primary purpose of the art. Grandmaster Hwang Kee instilled the highest standards of performance in the WMU Karate Club through Master March. In keeping with the traditions and standards demanded by Grandmaster Hwang Kee, Master March formed the United States Korean Karate Association in 1975. The USKKA became a force to be reckoned with in the Midwest when it came to great technique, discipline, honor, integrity, quality instructors, and skill in application.

Bill “Superfoot” Wallace and Vince Soo

My younger brother Vince joined us in Kalamazoo in 1978 and also joined Master March’s club. He had started his training with Mr. Shim back in the Detroit area and attained the rank of first-gup before he relocated to Kalamazoo. The three of us trained hard together and due to some friendly sibling rivalry, we never let up on each other. We pushed each other hard, but more importantly, we were each other’s coach and best friend on the dojang floor. Eventually, Vince attained the rank of first-dan under Master March.

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(L-R): Masters Floyd Soo, Dale Drouillard, Kang Uk Lee, Annie Soo-Mott & Vince Soo at a recent traditional Tang Soo Do Seminar in the Detroit area.

The three of us trained with Master March several times per week for years, then decades.

Because we didn’t give her any special treatment, Annie could hold her own with any of the guys in the club. There are several stories of the guys (including Master March) fighting her extra aggressively during free-sparring, so she would be better prepared for a real selfdefense situation. She was strongly encouraged to fight them back just as hard and she was always up to the task.

Uk Lee in the U.K.; GM Chung Il Kim (tenthdan, Moo Duk Kwan Pin #475) in Chicago and GM Dale Drouillard (ninth-dan) in Detroit to train with them whenever we can. My sister and brother still live in the Kalamazoo area and still train regularly with Master March. (I drop in whenever I can.) We have all become friends, as well as fellow MDK-TSD Master Instructors. We still strive for that excellence we grew to know and love since we all started our training in this martial art.

On November 21, 1987, all three siblings tested together in front of Master March. My sister and I were awarded our fourth-dans and Vince was awarded his third-dan that day. A few years later, Vince was also awarded his fourth-dan. On that day, a bit of MDK-TSD history was made. It was uncommon for there to be three Master Instructors in the same family, and even more unusual for all of them to be siblings. This was confirmed by Grandmaster Kang Uk Lee (tenth-dan, Moo Duk Kwan Pin #70); he would introduce the three of us together during his classes/seminars and actually comment on the fact that this was a rare occurrence.

From 1973 (1978 for Vince) to the present, the three of us have been training with Master March. He still demands the highest standards in technique, speed, power, skill, courage and honor from his students, just like Masters Drouillard and Shim did when we all started. As anyone who has trained in the USKKA knows, these standards have not been compromised in any way, even more than three decades later. I teach ten classes per week on average in the Detroit area; while Master March, my sister and brother are still training and teaching in the Kalamazoo (Michigan) area.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Master Floyd Soo is sixth-degree in Moo Duk

My sister, brother and I are still actively training and teaching MDK-TSD. We have sought out the highest ranking, most senior MDK-TSD masters in the world, like GM Kang

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He personally teaches at least four classes per week of five to sevenyear-olds, as he is dedicated to encouraging kids of all ages to live a healthy, respectful lifestyle.

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The Train Keeps Going Even if a Dog Barks at It A student should never be viewed as a source of income. The instructor must be fully committed to nurturing and training each student. Students become committed to martial arts when the instructor treats them with as much love and respect as he would his own parents, siblings, and children. A student who enjoys such a level of attention from his instructor will make certain that he is not absent from training, even if he is poor and has to work two or three jobs. An instructor shows respect to his students by giving 100% in the classroom. This devotion results in each student being treated the way he ought to be treated.

Reflecting on my own experience, I can say that when I stopped equating students with revenue and started treating them as students and disciples, they became motivated to do better in training and were even more on schedule with their payments for the classes. I had only debased myself by thinking of them as a means of generating profit. Regrettably, it took a long time for me to realize this. I emphasize this lesson so that my junior colleagues can learn the lesson from me, without making the same mistake themselves.

Of course, those instructors having trouble just making ends meet may think that this lesson makes no sense for them. Some may even think that I simply have the luxury of saying this because I am now a successful businessman.

If you drive a car or take a train through countryside roads, you will sometimes see a farm dog rush to the side of the train and bark at the top of his lungs. But does the train stop? Do you stop your car? When a person is convinced that what he is doing is right, benefiting humanity, his hometown, and especially the weakest members of society, he must not give up running until he reaches the goal. He must strive for the purposes of a righteous cause, especially for a cause that the next generation will continue to support.

I have had moments of personal crisis and challenge in my life. However, I had no choice but to draw strength from the lessons learned from such experiences and work toward higher and better goals.

We are instructors, students, and senior and junior colleagues whose relationships are built on our common training. When I set aside mere flattery and extra shows of kindness which served only worldly purposes, I began to place top priority on training my students. In turn, they started to show greater respect for my leadership. If you persevere through difficult times and overcome them, your school will prosper and more students will join its ranks.

Let us assume that despite all the tireless efforts of the instructor, there are still students who are behind on their payments. In such situations, the instructor needs to talk to them privately and in a sincere manner.

At one time my dojang was not doing well financially. I quietly asked a student who fell behind on his fees, “Whatever your financial situation is right now, I would like to know how you want to proceed with your training?”

As I had expected, the student told me that he did not have enough money to pay the fees. I asked him when he would be able to do so. He said that he currently had no job and could not promise me anything. I decided to waive the fees for him until he found a job.

After finding a job, the student came to me and asked, “How much money do I owe you from the time that I last paid my fees?”

When I told him that he only needed to pay for the remainder of his classes, he expressed much gratitude.

I believe it was a good thing that I was able at the time to overcome the temptation to ask for the back payments. I think it is important that even if we can put only one meal on the table, we must face life’s crises with courage and wisdom. Since the difficult situation with the student who faced a financial crisis was dealt with prudently, the result was that the student began to work harder than before and brought friends with him to the school.

A true instructor and martial artist will have the mindset of a teacher and express it as well as he can, at least in the classroom. If one of my students is a construction worker, I must show respect for the profession and be genuinely curious about it. The same principle applies to a student who is a farmer or a computer analyst. If you ask humbly, “I don’t know much about your profession. Can you explain it to me?” the student will be more than happy to take the time to explain what he does full time.

My students are my lifelong disciples. An instructor is his students’ enduring mentor. If a student of mine called me at two o’clock in the morning and needed something, I would not hesitate to go to help him. If any member of my family went out to see somebody at that time of the night, I would get angry. But a disciple falls in a different category. He is a student that I teach and from whom I learn. So, I can rush to see him anywhere and anytime, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whether it is at two in the morning or some other inconvenient time.

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The Book of Five Rings

Musashi Miyamoto* was the author of the famous book The

kicks are more effective, the school of grappling contends that fights

Book of Five Rings. Miyamoto was a great swordsman who lived in

typically go to the ground where the punch/kick strategy fails. You

the 17th century in Japan. The Book of Five Rings has been called

must understand that ultimately your personal attributes are of equal

the most important book on martial arts strategy ever written. The

importance. Miyamoto notes, “Your resolve must be intense and your

concepts Miyamoto explores apply equally to classical arts and sports

courage steadfast. You must enter the fight to win.”

By Dr. Jerry Beasley

like TKD and to modern mixed martial arts. In this column I will briefly review the five sections with the intent of continued discussion and application in the next few months.

Musashi feels that strategy is important but you do not have the total package unless you combine superior strategy with the proper resolve, the positive attitude, the single mindedness and the desire to

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succeed. In combat, possessing the superior strategy may dictate success. However, when strategy fails, attributes must prevail. Musashi

Strategy is the art of the warrior. Musashi understood that

rightly concludes that power, speed and deceptiveness are essential.

in a fight you are there to do damage to your opponent. Musashi

Strength is not power. Mobility is always an important factor. Above

understood that different schools/dojos would be competing for the

all, know that attitude may make the difference.

honor/fame of being able to announce that they had the one correct way/strategy. To be identified as having the right way is to earn

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fame…a measure of the success of your strategy.

Musashi concludes his book with the concept you must do more The Water Scroll

than recite and memorize. Knowing is not enough, you must feel. You

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must do; fight with all your heart and soul. When you understand In this section, Musashi explains his strategy required for using two swords instead of one. In this book, Musashi identifies the fact

Musashi Miyamoto’s way of strategy, you must no longer simply retain it; you must be “it.”

that in battle you must attack with purpose. You must have a strategy/plan. He emphasizes that the warrior must also be a scholar. The

Next time, I will compare Bruce Lee’s strategy of Jeet Kune Do

scholar must, of course, study and understand the utility of other

to the work presented by Musashi Miyamoto and The Book of Five

arts or ways of combat. Musashi tells us that when you understand

Rings.

yourself and you understand your enemy, you cannot fail. *In Japan, the family name is given first. In the U.S., we would idenThe Fire Scroll Musashi identifies fire with fighting. Thus, this section further explores Miyamoto’s strategy for combat. Musashi rightly identifies the importance of environment and how it may affect the outcome of a fight. If you prefer to fight standing up, you may be at a disadvantage should the fight take place on the ice. Likewise, the ground fighter may be at the disadvantage should the fight break out in a

tify him as Musashi Miyamoto.

Dr. Jerry Beasley, ninth-dan, is the professor of martial arts in the Department of Exercise, Sport and Health at Radford University (VA). You may visit his website at www.aikia.net.

greasy, grimy garage. Musashi completes this portion by noting that when you have mastered the way of fire, your body can not be penetrated.

The Wind Scroll During his lifetime Musashi was aware that most schools of fighting strategy tended to be secretive. Contrary to this notion, Musashi notes that strategy demands that you know the difference between yourself and others; between your art and other arts. You must first understand the plan of attack put forth by other schools.

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15-20 5th Alexandria International Open to be held in Alexandria, Egypt. Learn more at www.alexopen.com.

4-8 9th WTF World Junior Taekwondo Championships to be held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. To learn more, visit www.wtf.org.

18-19 2012 Hapkido Seminar hosted by the World Kido Federation and Hanminjok Hapkido Association to be held in Orlando, Florida. For more info, visit www.hapkido-brothers.com.

20-22 6th Annual Korean Martial Arts Festival to be held in Florida near Destin Beaches and hosted by Master Tom Gordon.

Learn more at www.SouthEastMA.com.

25 2nd Annual Lemons Warrior Invitational to be held in Canton, Ohio. For more information please call (330) 454-5677 or (330) 546-3473.

March 3-4 German Open 2012 to be held in Hamburg, Germany. To find out more, visit www.dtu.de.

24 40th Battle of Detroit World Open Martial Arts Championship to be held in Dearborn, Michigan. Learn more at www.starsforcharityexpo.com.

28 43rd Annual U.S. Eastern Regional Karate Championships to be held in Rockville, Maryland. Find out more at www.tkasudo.com or call (301) 840-9262.

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June 2 General Choi Memorial Cup to be held in Ottawa, Canada. For more information visit www.lustaekwondo.com.

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Devaluing the Black Belt

Traditions

By Doug Cook

Very often I receive inquiries from parents seeking membership for their children who have trained elsewhere in the martial arts. Many come wearing black belts naturally leading me to believe that they have achieved a certain level of proficiency. Some have. Many, however, have not. This confounding dilemma is not confined to youngsters. Teens and adults alike frequently request advanced recognition but are sadly and fundamentally lacking in technique. These and other related circumstances yield questions difficult to resolve: should youngsters be awarded the black belt in the first place? If not, then what age is appropriate? Are the criteria for promotion to black belt equivalent from one Tae Kwon Do dojang to the next? Are some curricula unfairly demanding? Is the black belt transferable from one martial art to another? And lastly, does the black belt hold the same meaning today as it did in the past?

Let me start out by saying that I am as guilty as any master instructor in giving my students the benefit of the doubt, technically, when testing for black belt.

I allow for a certain margin of error in performance which rarely becomes an issue given the mandatory six-month waiting period between bodan (or candidate) and first-dan.

Yet, preparation for this supreme accomplishment does not begin at bodan. Strict attention is relentlessly paid to basic technique from white belt on, resulting in a stunningly accurate perfor-

mance when the moment for the black belt examination arrives.

Consequently, whether the practitioner is ten years old or sixty, at a dojang such as ours that demands precision and unquestionable skill, the black belt is earned and not simply given.

But the debate, principally regarding age, does not end there; are young children sufficiently aware of the consequences of unbridled martial skill? Do they know when to walk away from a fight and, if pushed, when to stop before serious injury is meted out? Are they capable of exhibiting the courtesy, perseverance and honor associated with such advanced rank? In my estimation, some are. Tae Kwon Do is a great filter; those, of any age, who choose the easy way out, never stay. It is the few who appreciate—whether due to enlightened parents or, in the case of adults, valued life lessons—simple hard work. Adolescents who study martial arts are capable of great nobility. It is the responsibility of the sincere instructor, assisted by parents, to cultivate this virtue and, if attained, rightly rewarded with the black belt. I would, however, qualify this statement by saying that in modern society the minimum age for advancement to black belt should be anywhere from eight to ten years old.

Furthermore, life is unpredictable. Often we find ourselves having to relocate due to academic progression or work opportunities, particularly in today’s highly-volatile and competitive business environment. How simple then is it to transfer from one dojang to another while retaining black belt rank? Fortunately, Tae Kwon Do is a miracle of unification. From the 1960s, when dojangs advertised their style as “Korean Karate” simply to remain commercially solvent, to the present when most Westerners cannot help but recognize the term “Tae Kwon Do” emblazoned on signs in virtually every strip mall and street corner across the country, the Kukkiwon, in conjunction with organizations such the WTF and ITF, have worked tirelessly to unify the art under their respective banners, positioning it as the most popular martial art in the world today.

Subsequently, it is possible to shift from one legitimate Tae Kwon Do school to another based on a similarity in curricula. There is a caveat, however. Sport Tae Kwon Do schools, for instance, may gauge their black belts on active participation in tournament competition and advanced aptitude in sparring. In contrast, institutes focusing on pure-form or traditional Tae Kwon Do, may expect their black belts to be familiar with an array of poomsae, hyung or tul, in conjunction with sophisticated self-defense skills, thus making the transition from one school to another difficult at best.

To compound this situation, as with any political, social or business model of global proportions, entities abound encompassing the entire spectrum of human enterprise from personal greed to unblemished decency. Consequently, in searching for a new location, the Tae Kwon Doist is likely to discover schools running the gamut from McDojangs where predatory tactics support the practice of “take-my-dough,” churning out black belts largely based on the ability to pay, to traditionally-oriented schools that take the high road in maintaining uncompromising precision and authenticity of technique, making the coveted black belt a

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true symbol of physical, mental and spiritual achievement—at any age.

And then situations occur when martial artists who hold black belts in one particular discipline wish to either cross-train in yet another discipline simultaneously or become involved in a disparate system altogether. Logically, earning advanced status in one martial art does not automatically qualify the practitioner to hold equivalent rank in another given the radical differences between styles. This would seem obvious, however, from time to time I am asked to recognize advanced rank in Tae Kwon Do predicated on superior rank in a dissimilar system. Naturally, I refuse. Doing otherwise would clearly be a disservice to the art and ultimately to the practitioner.

There is an axiom in the martial arts that says “a black belt is a white belt that didn’t quit.” While that is a convenient truth, there is much more to the preparatory process and the eventual achievement of high rank than longevity and perseverance. One must become intimately familiar, but not necessarily master, at least at first-dan, many traditional techniques. Yet, paradoxically, it is not until the black belt is officially awarded that the hard-earned skills inculcated over the course of many years begin to organically manifest with confidence and fluidity. In conjunction with these abilities, academic and philosophical concepts must be equally embraced, transforming the martial artist from a disjointed jumble of emotions and physical insecurity, into a truly enlightened and coordinated individual. This

process takes time, patience and sincerity with the path continuously marked by a qualified instructor. Tae Kwon Do and the accession to black belt is a process…not a destination.

Lastly, legend has it that long ago, in the formative stages of the Asian fighting arts, there were only two belts: black and white. The longer one trained, the darker the belt became due to wear and tear; attention was not so much given to symbolism as it was to aptitude.

We in pure-form Tae Kwon Do today still hold this principle dear.

Nevertheless, too often dollars trump tradition with black belt test fees exceeding the price of a small, used car; tempting fodder for less than scrupulous instructors who push their students through the ranks frequently ignoring proficiency. Temptations such as these result in would-be martial artists, both young and old alike, sporting black belts that lack meaning both in a personal sense and in capability. This onerous practice not only cheats the student of authenticity, but devalues the black belt itself, an icon that, if earned in its truest sense, represents a birth certificate of sorts, genuinely welcoming the practitioner into the demanding and disciplined world of the martial arts.

Master Doug Cook, a sixth-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: Taekwondo…Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior, Traditional Taekwondo Core Techniques, History and Philosophy, and Taekwondo–A Path to Excellence, focusing on the rewards and virtues of tae kwon do, all published by YMAA of Boston. Master Cook and Grandmaster Chun have just completed a new book on Original and Kukki Koryo poomsae targeted for publication in 2013. He can be reached for lectures, workshops or questions at www.chosuntkd.com or info@chosuntkd.com.

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You Choose Your Life

Heart to Heart

By Tae Yun Kim

My Dear Readers and Fellow Martial Artists, While preparing for the New Year, I was once again thinking deeply about our role as humans, specifically as martial artists, on this planet.

We have such a beautiful world, and yet, we don’t always recognize and acknowledge it.

So often we take everything for granted; like the air we breathe, the sunlight that makes life possible, the earth under our feet; that we share this planet with plants and animals and can use them for food. Life is truly amazing.

Did you know that the energy that created the stars also manifested as each one of us and resides within us right now as our life force and awareness? This love, we realize, is all there is, even though we may be looking out on a world that sometimes distorts this energy into forms of hate and violence.

In this world we are not stuck in a material substance just to struggle and die. Rather, we are connected to dimensions of love outside and beyond our material world. We are free to bring this love into our awareness with every breath. God intends for us to turn this love into thoughts, ideas, feelings and actions that bring joy to this world.

But with free will, we can choose to use that energy to create thoughts, ideas, feelings and actions that create harm. Evil is a misuse of the energy of love—a lie about something true. This knowledge is a beautiful gift.

With it, we know that lies have no real power unless they

are believed, and that when they are replaced with truth, they must dissolve. How wonderful it is that evil can never withstand the force of what is true as long as there are those of us who are willing to stand up to the truth and take action. Just as darkness disappears with light, lies disappear with truth.

And what is truth? It is true that love is the only true force in the universe that it naturally wants to move into forms that reflect the patterns of universal love such as unity, harmony, peace, and individuality. It is true that the forms love takes are temporary, but that love itself is eternal. Although formations of love may come and go, including our material bodies and the material world, love remains as the eternal formless energy of our true self, our silent master. This self will always be, always remain, before and after any appearances take form within it.

We are charged with responsibility to express this great love in forms that reflect the highest good. To do this, we have to be aware of rules that guide us into the correct use of our God-given creative energy. We have to live love. As we practice love, it becomes a reality in our life. We discover that living love is contagious. Because love is the only true force, it naturally moves out and embraces others within our reach.

Death is part of the process of life, enabling us to shift into higher expressions and manifestations of love. We never have to be afraid. We embrace our life with eagerness, joy and energy, and then at the end of this life, we open to the transformation and opportunity to shift to the eternal part of our awareness.

This material life is not to be feared, abused, or wasted; it is to be loved, embraced and cherished. Life is to be treasured the way a fisherman opens an oyster and finds an extraordinary, beautiful pearl that will bring him joy every day.

Do you not feel gratitude that you are here right now? Are you instead complaining about your life? Then right now, let’s ask: why haven’t you got the life you want? There’s only one

Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim is the founder and head of Jung SuWon. She is also the founder and CEO of Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, a high-tech computer control and monitoring industry located in the Silicon Valley.

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right answer. What do you think the answer is?

Here is the correct answer: you don’t have the life you want because you chose the life you have now.

I can hear you saying, “But I didn’t choose to be born into poverty!” Perhaps you didn’t, but what did you choose to do about your poverty?

Or you may say, “I didn’t choose to have a poor reading ability,” but what did you choose to do about that?

Your life, no matter what circumstances were thrust upon you, is still a series of choices that you make. That series can be leading you into greater achievement and happiness or into greater gloom and despair. You have to choose what you will do each moment, watch the results you create, and then alter your choices accordingly.

Now maybe you’re saying, “But how will I know what to do?” You are one with the universal life force that has the intelligence to drive all that exists into manifestation. If you don’t know something, ask.

Your heart, soul, and silent master consciousness are who you are. I refer to this awareness as a master because it knows everything you need to know. It’s ready to give you insight and direction, desires and aspirations, guidance and comfort, whenever you look within yourself.

Then, know that all energy goes out and manifests. Energy does not stay still. Every time you think, every idea you entertain, every emotion you feel, every action you take; all these things are energy in motion. This means that you are a mover and a shaker, whether you want to be or not. Choose carefully where you want your thoughts to go.

And remember, you are united with everyone in the one fabric that is universal ki, the place where all manifestation takes place. When you think, feel, and act, you are moving that fabric.

No one can ever say now, “What I think doesn’t make a difference.” You are alive and present on this planet, participating in the kind of life that springs up around you. Are you using this power eagerly and constructively, or are you being a banana slug?

Those banana slug days are over. You know that everything you think, feel, and do impacts the energy we all live in; you are charged with responsibility. You are setting in motion forces that will lead to one kind of manifestation or

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another. Choose wisely and lovingly what you want to manifest in this world.

Whatever you want to do that you haven’t done, stop and make a new choice right now. If you can’t think of a choice, make this one. Say, “From this moment forward, I choose to stop complaining about my life and to start planning the actions I will take to change it.” You are not going to say, “I want to change my life.” Wanting is not a choice; it is a state of not choosing. You are going to start planning the series of choices you can make to change your circumstances.

As I look back on things in my life that were sad, frightening, unpleasant or abusive, I can honestly say I have no regrets. I learned to make choices. I learned about God’s love. I want that for you, too. Whatever may have gone wrong in your life, my desire is for you to use this information to make everything right. Let the regrets of yesterday dissolve into a joyful decision today to start wielding your energy with new choices.

I have had enough sorrow and unhappiness to show me how much we should seize the beauty of life and cherish and treasure it as though tomorrow might never come. My search for greater experiences of God’s love has been rewarded with a very rich and full life. And there is still more to do.

Go forth with love and do great things.

As you go about your new work to renew and invigorate your life, remember that your silent master is speaking to you all the time, whether you think you are failing or succeeding, whether you are despairing or rejoicing, whether you are coming into this life or whether you are leaving.

Your silent master, all the love in the universe, is with you always.

Celebrate every living breath, as if it was your last. I so much look forward to celebrating life with you in the next issue.

With much love, from heart to heart, Great Grandmaster Dr. Tae Yun Kim HE CAN DO, SHE CAN DO, WHY NOT ME!

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Cumberland County Martial Arts 531 N High St Millville 08332 (856) 327-2244 International Martial Arts 10 Main St Woodbridge 07095 888-IMATKD1 www.IMATKD.com Ki Yun Yi’s Karate Institute 560 S Evergreen Ave Woodbury 08096 (609) 848-2333 MacKenzie’s TaeKwon-Do & Hapkido 200 White Horse Road Voorhees, N.J. 08043 (856) 346-1111 GoldMedalFamilyKarate.com MacKenzie & Yates Martial Arts 302 White Horse Pike Atco, N.J. 08004 (856) 719-1411 MacKenzieandYatesMartialArts.com MacKenzie & Allebach TaeKwon-Do 1833 Route 70 East Cherry Hill, N.J. 08003 (856) 424-7070 GoldMedalFamilyKarate.com MacKenzie’s TaeKwon-Do & Hapkido Institute.

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t Directory Richard Chun TaeKwonDo Center 87 Stonehurst Dr Tenafly 07670 (201) 569-3260

World TaeKwonDo Center 112 Kilmayne Dr Cary 27511 (919) 469-6088

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OHIO

World Sin Moo Hapkido DoJuNim Ji, Han Jae/GM Ken MacKenzie Federation PO Box 262, Atco, N.J. 08004 WorldSinMooHapkidoFederation.com

NEW MEXICO

Grandmaster Hee Il Cho’s TKD 8214 Montgomery Blvd NE Albuquerque 87110 (505) 292-4277

NEW YORK

NKMAA-Ohio Master Doug Custer Nacient Oriental Fighting Arts 608 S Platt St, Montpelier 43543

OREGON

NKMAA-Oregon Master Kevin Janisse NW Korean Martial Arts 12083 SE Eagle Dr,Clackamas 97015

PENNSYLVANIA AWMA 9400 Ashton Rd. Philadelphia 19114 www.awma.com

Black Belt Fitness Center 54-10 31st Ave Woodside 11377 (718) 204-1777 idlokwan.org

ICF Hapkido 7252 Valley Ave Philadelphia 19128 (215) 483-5070

Dynamics World Martial Supply (800) 538-1995 dynamicsworld.com

Intl Tang Soo Do Federation 3955 Monroeville Blvd Monroeville 15146 (412) 373-8666

Intl Taekwon-Do Academy 54 Nagle Ave New York City 10034 (212) 942-9444 itakick@aol.com Iron Dragon Fitness & Self-Defense 88-8 Dunning Rd Middletown 10940 (845) 342-3413 New Age TKD &Hoshinkido Hapkido 2535 Pearsall Ave Bronx 10469 (347)228-8042 Pro Martial Arts (866) 574-0228 mauricepromartialarts.com Queens Taekwon-do Center 89-16 Roosevelt Ave Basement Jackson Heights 11372 (718) 639-6998 T’aeCole TKD Fitness 909 Willis Ave Albertson 11507 (516) 739-7699 taecoleTKD.com

NORTH CAROLINA

NKMAA - North Carolina Master Monty Hendrix Essential Martial Arts, Inc (336) 282-3000 Lion’s Den Martial Arts 413 N Durham Ave Creedmore 27522 (919) 528-6291 sajado.org

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American Martial Arts Center 2711 Allen Blvd Suite 82 Middleton 53562 (808) 831-5967 amac-tkd.com

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J.K. Lee Black Belt Academy 12645 W Lisbon Rd Brookfield 53005 (262) 783-5131

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Martial Arts Academy of India 30 GF DDA Flads, Sarvapriva, Vihar, New Delhi 110016 Tel: (011) 686-1625

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Movie Stuff

The Last Word

By C.M. Griffin

Check this out: Michael Jai White and Donnie Yen are rarities in the martial arts movie industry. They are real martial artists who are also trained actors. You usually have one or the other—martial artists that aren’t very good actors or actors who can’t fight.

In any case, White and Yen are talented in both arenas. White has done a number of non-martial arts roles. He was the gangster Gambol in the movie The Dark Knight and also appeared in a few Tyler Perry movies, including Why Did I Get Married? Some of his better known martial arts roles include Universal Soldier: The Return with Jean Claude Van Damme and Exit Wounds with Steven Seagal.

I first met White about 20 years ago, when he auditioned for a music video I was directing. He had an easy, natural talent and was immediately cast. Later, we discovered we had mutual friends in the arts. (I believe he was then training with Oyama-Ryu out of Westchester, New York.) One day we were outside a brownstone in Brooklyn, just talking about different styles of Karate, teachers we knew, etc. To demonstrate a point, without warm-up, stretching, or even a running start; he did a jumping spinning heel kick, kicking a branch off a tree that was at least nine feet high. I’d guess he was 6’ 3” and weighed about 230, and he simply jumped up, spun in the air and kicked the branch. I thought, “Man, brother has some hops and some serious skill.” Unfortunately, we lost contact with one another.

I recently saw his latest movie, Black Dynamite, a spoof on the blaxploitation films of the 70s in which he plays the title character— Black Dynamite. He channels Jim Kelly, the late Steven James and a bit of Jim Brown and it all works. He plays it completely straight, while letting us know that he’s joking, something that actors like Bill Murray and Leslie Neilson do with ease. The pacing, the editing, the music, the quick zooms and even the fight scenes were all right on the money. Speaking of fight scenes, keep your eyes open for the fight in the pool hall where Black Dynamite’s sidekick, Bull Horn, has to fight the henchmen. Bull Horn is an obvious tribute to Rudy Ray Moore’s Dolemite character—he always talks in rhymes. Also be on the lookout for Tommy Davidson, Arsenio Hall, John Salley and Mike Starr.

Donnie Yen is something of an enigma in the martial arts movie industry. He is an incredible martial artist and one of the better fight choreographers of our generation. I do not know Mr. Yen personally, but I would leap at the chance to learn from him. He is one of those rare performers who improve with age. Much in the same way athletes like Michael Jordan altered and added different aspects to their game; Donnie Yen has altered his style to remain at the top of his profession.

He has added subtleties and a deeper resonance to both his acting and his fight choreography. He was incredible in Iron Monkey, Dragon Inn and Ballistic Kiss, but in his more recent films, he has taken his performances to a new level.

Two of my favorite scenes with him were with Jet Li. The first was in Once Upon a Time in China II where he used a towel to fight Mr. Li. The other is in the movie Hero, where Yen used his spear against Jet Li’s sword. That fight was one of the first I had to have on DVD. I had to play that fight scene back a few times; especially the sequence where Donnie has the sword through his legs and attacks Jet Li. It was done so smoothly, so effortlessly. I saw a competitor try that move in a tournament, but they lacked the same ease of motion as Yen. Donnie Yen has gone beyond those scenes; I recently saw

Flash Point directed by Wilson Yip, and was riveted. I also saw Yip Man and it was a good movie, but I feel that Mr. Yen suffers through the material because it is a biography of a well-known and beloved martial arts icon. He almost seemed fettered by it.

In Flash Point, Yen really lets loose. He displays a range of emotion with wonderful restraint. He doesn’t go over the top as is often the case in most Hong Kong martial arts movies. The fights were realistic—he got hit and got hurt—and had an emotional arc that brought the audience into the scene.

I once believed that Donnie Yen’s work with Sammo Hung KamBo in Kill Zone was the best I’d ever seen. But his work in Flash Point took it a step farther. The creativity and the believability of the fights synched. One problem with a lot of martial art films is that the fights are flashy and spectacular, but unbelievable. Bruce Lee’s early movies are like that. The Big Boss, also known as Fists of Fury, has incredible fights to watch, but nobody really fights like that. Folks don’t just stand around and wait for their turn to get beaten up!

The other problem in many martial arts films is that the fights are believable, but boring and unimaginative. In Flash Point, Yen’s fights, especially his climatic fight, are imaginative and capture you emotionally, while still being believable. You are drawn into the mindset that this is a “real fight.”

A major part of that reason is the audience believes Yen’s character.

We think we know him. We can see him working in our office or living in our neighborhood. That is the growth of Donnie Yen’s cinema style.

Two actors, Michael Jai White and Donnie Yen, who are exemplary martial artists and actors; I can’t wait for their next projects.

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.

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Flow and Flexibility

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17th Spain World TKD Championships

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Essential Defense System

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Secrets of Stretching

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Revolution of Kicking

This DVD offers basic kicking skills to the finer points of kicking on the master level. The easy explanation with classified kicking can be a model for your training.

Vol.1 (50 min.): Front, roundhouse, side, back, spinning and pushing kicks combined in a total of six chapters.

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The Power High Kicks with No Warm-Up!

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Clinic on Stretching and Kicking

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Revolution of Kicking II

This product is a two volume set. When you grasp the knowledge and skills in this DVD set, you will possess the skills to be a master! Now Mooto reveals the know-how of Tae Kwon Do Air kicking on the master level. This easy explanation with classified kicking can be modeled for your training. Vol 1: Pine board breaking, single breaking, breakfall breaking, and combination. Vol 2: Breaking with turn, In air dwi-chagi, obstacle breaking, and general breaking. Item D048 / $43.00

Acrobatic Tumbling

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A four-disk set showcasing the World Taekwondo matches from 2001 to 2003. Vol. 1 (200 min.): The 2001 World Cup in Vietnam. Vol. 2 (240 min.): The 15th Jeju World Taekwondo Championships. Vol. 3 (235 min.): The 2002 Tokyo Taekwondo World Cup. Vol. 4 (240 min.): The 2003 World Taekwondo Championships.Item D039 / $69.99

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The Complete Library Set with 17 DVDs with the Quick Fit Library with 6-DVD set and book. Item DPP13 / $594.95

A treasure for any true Korean Martial Arts student or instructor! This Flowering Warrior-crafted special edition includes the original biography Certain Victory By Chief Master Robert J. Ott & the recently completed Part II featuring 9 newly written chapters with new photos, biographies of well known practitioners, philosophies, admiration & a chapter on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine. Included is a threepage pull-out poster with a description on the Flowering Warrior Enterprises, LLC mark. Preorder Advanced Copy Now! Hardcover Item BPP25 / $49.95 -Includes the DVD Setting the Course! (Hardcover only) Paperback Item BPP26 / $18.95

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The Platinum Set-23 Dvds + Book

Aikido is one of the most innovative and adapting of the modern day martial arts. With its roots based in kendo and jujutsu, Aikido is well versed as an art and means for self defense. The techniques within the art are both subtle and dynamic – each lending a hand in creating an axis of power exclusive to Aikido. Volume I: Movement Volume II: Connection Volume III: Control.

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Aikido, the art of harmony, is a perfect blend of elegance and power. Rooted in fundamental and natural movements, Aikido defines itself as an art designed for a lifetime of journey and discovery. the techniques within the art are both subtle and dynamic - each lending a hand in creating an axis of power exclusive to Aikido Run time approx 30 minutes Item DPP10 / $21.99

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Taekwon-Do: The Korean Art of SelfDefense

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Featured Martial Meditation: Philosphy and the Essence of the Martial Arts

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Discussing the martial art founded by legendary Bruce Lee, Jeet Kune Do, the book contains: lessons from the ring, sparring, Bruce Lee’s five ways of attacking, and firearms training for martial artists.

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Children and Sports Training

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The Will Power

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This explosive book by Maurice Elmalem covers all aspects of fighting with over 1000 photos, various fighting styles of martial arts demonstrated by movie stars, historians, celebrities and grandmasters. Paperback Item BPP08 / $29.99

Perfect your Taekwondo skills at every level! Written by experienced instructors and authors, this book expands fundamentals, improves sparring, offers advanced leg and hand techniques, teaches realistic selfdefense methods, and unlocks the potentials of the mind using meditation. 260 pages. Item BPP11 / $18.95

Meditation from Thought to Action with Audio CD

Learn meditation with these easyto-follow exercises and methods.

Learn the roots of Yoga, Buddhism, Zen, Confucianism, and Daoism.

Learn mental and body tools to begin meditating and clear the mind. The CD teaches the skills from the book and guides listeners into a deep meditative state. Item BPP12 / $18.95

Zen Around the World: A 2500 Year Journey from the Buddha to You

Simple Confucianism

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Simple Buddhism: A Guide to Enlightened Living An accessible guide to Buddhist concepts and practices including Mahayana and Theravada traditions. This book gives history, themes, and exercises including key mental practices such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 133 pages. Item BPP17 / $12.95

Simple Taoism: A Guide to Living in Balance

A clear explanation of Taoism with simple exercises in meditation, breathing, chi kung, and tai chi chuan. An informative discussion of key Taoist concepts including “wu-wei” (achieving through nonaction),“yin” and “yang”, and “te” (power and virtue). 177 pages.

Item BPP18 / $12.95

Simple Tibetan Buddhism: A Guide to Tantric Living

A concise introduction to the unique history and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, a philosophy that integrates ritual with practice.

With simple exercies for incorporating visualization, diety yoga, mandalas, mantras and the esoteric, effective tantric methods, this book opens up new possibilities.144 pages. Item BPP19 / $12.95

Tao in Ten, Easy Lessons for Spiritual Growth

The entire story of Zen. Martial artists will find inspiration along with instruction in traditional and innovative Zen meditation methods to help sharpen mental skills to add more focus, accuracy, speed, and power in every technique. 242 pages. Item BPP13 / $15.50

This book presents fundamental teachings from Taoism in ten easy lessons with a brief history.

Each of the ten lessons gives experiences and understandings of a key Taoist principle, revealing the infinite potentials for better living at One with Tao. 158 pages. Item BPP20 / $12.95

Chung Do Kwan: The Power of Tae Kwon Do

Zen in Ten, Easy Lessons for Spiritual Growth

The book offers the history and philosophy of Tae Kwon Do. With illustrations, this book presents Chung Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do with clear and easy to follow instructions. 164 pages.

Item BPP14 / $15.50

Simple Zen: A Guide to Living Moment by Moment

Zen is a dynamic way to enhance living and improve martial arts practice. Easy to follow exercises are given for practice of meditation with poetry, brush painting, martial arts, and more. 158 pages.

Item BPP15 / $12.95

This book begins with a brief history to reveal Zen’s development and evolution through the ages. The ten lessons give fundamental principles and significant understandings of Zen. 152 pages. Item BPP21 / $12.95

How Akido Changed the World

Aikido, as a martial art, embraces both the physical aspects of enhancement as well as the spiritual growth of the individual. Each practitioner discovers and journeys their own unique path - gaining a new perspective of the world around them and of themselves. How Aikido Can Change the World is a road map of that journey of discovery.

This book discusses Aikido beyond the physical aspects. While Aikido is a physical martial

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Featured Books way, its philosophies and peripherals carry over far into a practitioner’s world if proper focus and realization are maintained. The author conveys his expedition of the art gained through personal experience, exploration and integration.

Item BPP23 / $19.99

Chi Gong Medicine From God

Lose weight with a seaweed diet. Prevent altitude and divers sickness, and many other advantages of Chi.Item B042 / $19.95

Buddhism in Ten, Easy Lessons for Spiritual Growth The Ten lessons contain fun damental principles of Buddhism along with clear and effective ways to apply Buddhism to many areas of life.152 pages. Item BPP22 / $12.95

Korean Martial Art: The Conquer of America

By Ho Sung Lee.The story of the history of Tae Kwon Do in the United States and the Korean pioneers who brought the art to America. 344 pages.

Only available in Korean.

Item B040 / $19.99

Taekwondo – A Path to Excellence Product Information

This book, in seven parts, offers you the opportunity to visit the garden that is Taekwondo. Discover what it means to be a steadfast practitioner, understand Taekwondo’s honorable past, and prosper in the confidence and purpose that Taekwondo offers to all that participate.

By following Taekwondo’s path and developing its indomitable spirit, you— the Taekwondo traveler—will see the‘Do’ or the Way. Learn how to cultivate a natural harmony and rhythm to life, be able to distinguish right from wrong, and be equipped to defend against that which might harm what you hold most sacred.

Item BPP34 / $14.95

Traditional Taekwondo – Core Techniques, History and Philosophy

Taekwondo, literally translated, can be defined as“foot, hand way” or “the way of smashing with hands and feet.” Such descriptive nomenclature understandably implies a curriculum rich in self-defense. Too often, however, this is simply not the case. Given the current popularity of sport competition in the martial arts, many techniques of defensive value have been stripped away or forfeited altogether in favor of those certain to score in the ring.

While the thirst for Olympic gold has clearly played a significant role in propelling taekwondo into the forefront, it should be remembered that this native Korean martial art contains over 3200 distinct self defense techniques.

Item BPP33 / $18.95

Taekwondo- Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior

Although millions of people around the world practice the fascinating art of Taekwondo, so little is known about its history, principles or philosophy. It is time to find out just what Taekwondo is all about! Learn how principles such as honor, perseverance, and dedication will enhance your daily life, how the philosophical and physical tenets combine to form not only a way of living, but a solid system of self-defense, and why these concepts are not just quaint ideals, but more important than ever in today’s age. Taekwondo’s Ancient Wisdom is not only a‘must read’ for every practitioner of any other martial art, but for everyone who seeks to learn from our collective past to better navigate through today’s confusing times. Includes a thorough history of Taekwondo.

Discover exactly what having a black belt is all about. Learn a simple way of meditation that will benefit any martial artist. Discover the difference between the martial arts as an‘art’ and as a‘sport’.

Item BPP32 / $18.95

Black Belt Healing

The greatest opponent a martial artist will face is pain.

This pain might manifest itself in the form of a traumatic injury or in the chronic aches and pains that come with such a highly physical activity. Whether a martial artist can continue his practice may be determined by his ability to cope with injuries and to heal quickly. In Black Belt Healing, David Nelson uses both his training as a martial artist and his years of incorporating hypnosis as therapy for dealing with painful injuries into a how-to- guide for martial artists.

Item BPP31 / $16.95

The System of Tactical Hapkido

This 300-page all encompassing encyclopedia is a tell-all guide to the martial art of Tactical Hapkido.

Written by Tactical Hapkido Alliance Founder and President Grandmaster Barry Rodemaker and Executive Vice President Master James W. Ziots, the encyclopedia offers step-by-step instructions, with black and white photos, to techniques learned throughout the Tactical Hapkido student’s journey to black belt.

Item BPP30 / $95.0

The System of Tactical Hapkido

This 300-page all encompassing encyclopedia is a tell-all guide to the martial art of Tactical Hapkido.

Written by Tactical Hapkido Alliance Founder and President Grandmaster Barry Rodemaker and Executive Vice President Master James W. Ziots, the encyclopedia offers step-bystep instructions, with black and white photos, to techniques learned throughout the Tactical Hapkido student’s journey to black belt.

Item BPP30 / $95.00

Featured Training Products & Novelties BOB Training Partner

He’s the perfect sparring partner!

Practice your techniques and accuracy on this life-like mannequin. Fits on a sand or water filled base, which is included. BOB is made of a high strength plastisol with an inner cavity filled with a durable urethane foam.

Weighs 270 lbs. when filled. Made in the USA. One year limited warranty.

BOB Item NPP03 / $329.99 Now $280.00 * You Save $50.00 BOB XL Item NPP04 / $399.99 Now $340.99* You Save $60.00

HapkidoGear Shoe

This shoe uses existing RingStar technology with Hapkido specific refinements to create the first shoe born for Hapkido.

HapkidoGear shoes are specifically designed for both training and sparring. The unique materials used in this make it the lightest, most comfortable and protective shoe available. Item NPP01 / $82.99

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TKDT Bag

Rather than using plastic bags, paper grocery sacks, or other materials that can end up as litter or garbage in our landfills, we are encouraging our staff, readers, and fellow martial artists to use these all-natural totes for carrying your groceries, belongings, etc. Again, these totes, which bear the TaeKwonDo Times logo, are an attempt to leave the Earth in a cleaner and greener state.

Item BAG01 / $1.99

rial that fits close to the body, providing maximum coverage without inhibiting movement. The variable density foam layers integrate mesh vents for maximum airflow.

Sizes: Adult S, M/L, XL, XXL Item NPP08 / $90.00 Now $70.00

The Martial Art Sizing Chart Deck

Takes the guess- work out of fitting.

Easy to clean. “the Martial Art Sizing Chart Deck” for the hand and foot is designed for durability and stability so, when a foot is measured it will stay put to get an accurate measurement. To measure the hand just turn around the Deck. It can be hung in studio for easy access. $19.99

Form-Fitting Sparring Vest

The new form-fitting sparring vest with Delta ShieldT technology. This revolutionary sparring gear is designed with unique Delta Shield technology to allow martial artists to perform at their highest levels. The vest is constructed of a lightweight, 4-way stretch mate-

# 01 Macho Sizes - DYNA KICK / Warrior Kicks # 02 Century Sizes - Student Hi – Top Boots / P2 Boots # 03 Proforce - Lightning / THUNDER

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