Celebrating our WTSDA's 25th Silver Anniversary

On November 24th our studio celebrated (as did many Association studios everywhere) our organization's milestone accomplishment of 25 years with a special birthday party. Friends and family joined in with special activities and a potluck. Memories and history of WTSDA were displayed (courtesy of the WTSDA 25th Anniversary DVD) and a WTSDA anthem singing lesson was led by BSBN Leslie Dercole. The party continued with a spirited 25 year board-breaking session. Boards were symbolically marked for each year beginning with 1982 as our students assembled by seniority for the break. Special dedication plaques were presented to our outstanding instructors Sig Luther and Barbara Bellini recognizing their long and continue devotion to our dojang. A balloon stomp game and line dancing got everyone up out of their chairs and onto the floor. A birthday cake put the icing on this unique family fun celebration. Congratulations and Happy Birthday to our worldwide family.

Testing and Promotion Schedule

Tiny Tiger& Little Dragon review and promotion are scheduled for: Saturday February 9th 9:30 AM

Gup Testing is scheduled: Saturday February 23rd 2:00 PM

Party for the Champions!!

On Friday October 12th our TSDKI Demo Team together with many of our Regional Championship participants celebrated with a pot-luck party at the DOJANG. Fun, dancing, eating, more fun, and more eating were enjoyed by all. Participation certificates were presented and lessons of the championship experience were shared.
Congratulations for a job well done!
TSDKI instructors wishes to express pride to all participants and we eagerly look forward to future events where students will have opportunities to demonstrate their very best and beyond.

Tang Soo!

Rock Solid Technicians and Performances

Rock Solid Technicians and Performances were represented by TSDKI at the annual WTSDA Region Twenty Championship Saturday, October 6th in Victorville, California. Students from Tiny Tiger-to-SAM DAN participated in this annual tradition of competition and celebration among all of our regional studios. Many of our masters and top instructors of the region including special guest, Grandmaster Jae C. Shin were in attendance. Participating Studios; *Allied Gardens Tang Soo Do Karate Academy - San Diego *Caltech Tang Soo Do – Pasadena *1st Central Coast Tang Soo Do – Lompoc *Costal Canyon TSD - San Diego *United States Karate Academy - San Diego *UC-TECH Tang Soo Do (UCSD) *Mountain Lion Tang Soo Do - Costa Mesa *UC Irvine Tang Soo Do – Irvine *Tang Soo Do Karate Institute - Chula Vista*Ensenada Tang Soo Do - Ensenada, Mexico *High Desert Martial Arts Academy – Victorville. Opening ceremonies included creative exhibitions competition between TSDKI and Allied Gardens TSD Academy. The the comical and creative show directed by BSBN Leslie Dercole of TSDKI took the winning honors to the delight of our hard working and dedicated TSDKI DEMO Team. A Black Belt promotions ceremony followed with the awarding of a new generation of Yu DAN Ja (Black Belt) including TSDKI's Erik Stoke and Anthony Gonzalez.
The Tigers and Dragons competitors gave their best in skill and entertainment with many of these 3-6 year olds performing in the competition setting for the very first time. The rest of the day continued with top performances straight across the board. The final competition categories were that of the high caliber Black Belts with the Men's grand champion being awarded to Miguel Soto SAM DAN of Allied Gardens TSD Academy and the Women's grand champion cup awarded to Leslie Dercole SAM DAN of TSDKI. Congratulations to all participants for your efforts, participation and above all, for doing your best! Win or loose your opponents helped to make you better!

We look forward to next years Regional's when it will be held here in San Diego and hosted by TSDKI.

Congratulations Yu DAN Ja!!

It is our pleasure to announce TSDKI's two newest Black Belts. Mr. Erik Stoke and Mr. Anthony Gonzalez were awarded their official DAN rank on October 6th, 2007 at the Region Twenty Championship in Victorville, California. The ceremony was led by the honorable Grandmaster Jae C. Shin. Tang Soo!

BUDDY WEEK & OPEN HOUSE Oct. 15-20th

...Do Something Good for a Friend! Invite them to your karate classes during the week of October 15-20th for BUDDY WEEK!

Introduce your friend to the Martial Arts and the essence of traditional Tang Soo Do training with self-defense techniques, exercise, and the power of a positive attitude.

It's free! All you have to do is to determine which of your friends would be interested in the Martial Arts then give him/her the Buddy Week Guest Pass (pick up at the office). Your friend will practice in all your classes during Buddy Week.

Tang Soo!

Training, Nature & Connecting

An obstacle course, creative kicking drills, meditation, forms practice, games, and jogging through the spray of the water jets were all part of the fun of our recent "outdoor class." The special class was held at Mountain Hawk Park, one of Chula Vista's newest located near the scenic Otay Lakes reservoir. The backdrop of the Eastern Mountains added to the concept of training in nature and connecting to the energies of the natural environment. Parents and families accompanying the students also enjoyed the outing. Stay tuned for information of our next outdoor class.