INTERNATIONAL TANG SOO DO FEDERATION™ NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS - 55TH DAN CLASSING AT THE 10TH INTERNATIONAL TANG SOO DO FEDERATION™ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Choong Jae Nim Master Chun Sik Kim extends his congratulations to the following students who passed their test for promotion at the 10th International Tang Soo Do Federation™ World Championship in Orlando, Florida on Augusts 3, 2008. TANG SOO!

CPR CERTIFICATION

The International Tang Soo Do Federation™ is proud to announce that their instructors have all become certified in CPR. . It is an important benefit to all instructors to be able to provide this important safety measure to our students. Instructors will be renewing their certification this year!

Congratulations Master Wynford Williams! Master Williams was featured on the cover of Taekowndo & Korean Martial Arts Magazine, the most popular martial arts publication in the United Kingdom. In addition to the cover, a feature article was also published in this magazie. Click here for a look at the cover and articles. TANG SOO!

MASTER ADRIAN LOZADA MENDIETA

Congratulations! Master Adrian Lozada Mendieta, Chief Instructor in Mexico, has been working diligently to produce the first edition of Martial Arts Times in Mexico. The first issue is now available on the newstands. The first issue features our Choong Jae Nim Master Chun Sik Kim on the cover. This publication is a great benefit to the International Tang Soo Do Federation™. If you would like to submit an article about your do jang including pictures, please contact Master Mendieta. Choong Jae Nim encourages all International Tang Soo Do Federation ™ instructors to help as much as possible to assure the success of this wonderful magazine. Join us and extend your best wishes and congratulations to Master Mendieta for a job well done! Tang Soo!

55th DAN CLASSING CHAMPIONSHIP

In preparation for the 55th Dan Classing Championship, the Black Belt Recertification examination will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2008. The Red Belt Pre-Test will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2008.

The 55th Dan Classing Championship is scheduled for Sunday, October 26, 2008.

The Black Belt Promotion Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, January 25, 2009.

All events will be held at the International Tang Soo Do Federation™ Headquarters in Monroeville, PA. Please mark these special dates on your calendar. Times will be announced in the near future. If your traveling outside of the Pittsburgh area to Headquarters for for any of these examinations, please contact Headquarters as soon as possible.

MASTERS' TEST

The next test for Master (4th Dan and over) will be held at the International Tang Soo Do Federation™ Headquarters in Monroeville, PA on Saturday, November 8. The test is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. In preparation for this test all those who are eligible to test should have received a letter from Choong Jae Nim by this time. All those who are scheduled to test are required to attend the special training seminar which will be held on Friday, November 7. This seminar will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please contact your instructor or Choong Jae Nim if you have any questions.

CHOONG JAE NIM'S TRAVEL SCHEDULE

Choong Jae Nim will be traveling to many areas of the United States and abroad this fall. Included in his schedule are:

October 10-11, 2008 in Chicago, IL - Hosted by Masters Joe Fitzgerald and Mark Wituk. Seminars will be conducted by Choong Jae Nim Master C. S. Kim and Master Y. D. Kim.

October 17-18, 2008 in Detroit, IL - Hosted by Master Michael Cerrito, Mr. Anthony Husted, Mr. Allen McMillan, Mr. Jerry Dollinger, Mr. Ray Johnson and Mr. Bill Martin. Seminars will be conducted by Choong Jae Nim Master C. S. Kim, General Secretary Master Joe Bruno, and Master Y. D. Kim.

December 4-6, 2008 in Mexico - Hosted by Masters Adrian Mendieta, Raul Toledo and Guillermo Rodriguez.

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Choong Jae Nim is happy to announce the next meeting and training seminar of the Technical Advisory Committee of the International Tang Soo Do Federation™. This exciting event will be held at Headquarters on Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.