A Word from TKDT Business Mangagers
My wife, Barb, and I have had the privilege of knowing Grand Master Woojin Jung for over 30 years. We first became acquainted with him as Taekwondo students, starting as white belts and continuing on through black belt. Our relationship as teacher and students has seen many changes over the years. He was our mentor when we became instructors at one of his branches.
Our relationship with Grand Master Jung has changed in many ways over the years. We took a step back from Taekwondo due to pressures from jobs and health concerns. Still, Grand Master never lost touch with us. Reaching out at random times, making sure we knew he hadn’t forgotten us. Eventually we retired from our respective jobs, thinking life would be more relaxed. That was not to be the case. Grand Master reached out to us about 18 months after our retirement with a job offer at Taekwondo Times magazine. We were reluctant to say the least; day to day operations of a world class magazine were not in our wheelhouse at all. Of course it’s difficult, if not impossible, to say no to Grandmaster and we relented. I have to say that during the last 4 years I have gotten to know Grand Master Jung better than I ever thought I would. My wife and I were so ignorant of what would be required of us. But, there was Grand Master mentoring us yet again. In some ways it was like the journey from white belt to black belt all over again. Struggling to learn, then succeeding, and moving on to the next challenge. Interacting with Grandmaster daily has shown me a side of him few people get to see. It has been illuminating and I have grown in ways I couldn’t have imagined. Gamsahamnida for this experience Grand Master Jung. Bill and Barb Satkamp Taekwondo Times would like to say thank you to Bill and Barb Satkamp for all their hard work over the last 4 years working for Taekwondo Times. Bill and Barb, our Business managers, have done an excellent job of communicating and interacting with our subscribers, advertisers and cover page/ article contributors. Each of them not only assisted with the magazine but they ran the over-all office, helping Grandmaster Woo Jin Jung with his personal and Taekwondo dojang business. Taekwondo Times office will miss them as they have decided to step out of their Business Manager positions and enjoy retirement with their family. Thank you Bill and Barb for your unselfish contributions and time to our magazine. CEO/Publisher Woo Jin Jung Publication Director Lonnie Matthews taekwondotimes.com / January 2021
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