WTSDA HISTORICAL EVENT!!

Once again TSDKI is pleased, proud and excited to be part of World Tang Soo Do history as members across the continents proclaim the promotion of our Grand Master Shin to 9th DAN. All registered WTSDA members are invited to participate by affixing their signatures to the proclamation document declaring Grand Master Shin as 9th DAN, the highest attainable rank in traditional martial arts. This will be an extraordinary opportunity and an honor like no other.

We are planning to begin the proclamation signing for our members at the next GUP testing dates – Friday, Nov. 20th & Saturday, Nov. 21st. The actual Promotion Ceremony will take place at the opening festivities of the 2010 World Championship event scheduled for July 16-17 in Greensboro, North Carolina. We encourage all members to attend and witness this once in a lifetime experience.

Tang Soo!!

Happy Veterans Day!

TSDKI recognizes their SENIOR student and VETERAN, Joe Bella. Joe, (72) served as a navy diver during the Vietnam era and the final stages of the Korean War. He was a former TSDKI student 20+ years ago and now has returned to continue his Tang Soo Do journey. Thank you for your service and happy Veterans Day!!

Tang Soo!!

Celebrating Tang Soo Do Karate Institute's 32nd Anniversary

Greetings and happy October TSDKI Team, Families, and Friends:
October is recognized as our Studio's Anniversary month and 2009 marks our 32nd year here at the same location. It seems like only yesterday but in hindsight we have had thousands of families that have trained here at this site for over three decades now. To celebrate we are planning a good old fashioned Anniversary/Halloween Party/Potluck. The celebration will take place at the studio on Saturday evening October 24th starting at 6:00pm with games, music, food, and a performance of our 2009 Demo Team. Be sure to wear your Halloween costume and bring some yummy dish to share (potluck). Friends, family, and of course any members from the past are all invited.

"Embracing the tradition of spirit, the discipline of dedication, and the art of achievement"
--- Master Larry D'Ercole

Summer Beach Classes

It's Tang Soo Summer Time!

Please take note of our beach class schedule.
All classes will be meet by the Imperial Beach Pier.

Line up 8:00am - concludes 9:30am.

Wear dobohk pants, belt, tennis shoes, and our school T-shirt.

Bring your weapons and water bottle!!

Black Belt and Cho Dan Bo

June 27th - July 18th - August 8th

GUP Students

July 11th - August 1st - September 5th

Tang Soo!!
Master Larry Dercole & BSBN Leslie Dercole

Leslie Salinas D'Ercole Master Candidate

Instructor Leslie Salinas D'Ercole has recently returned from the 20th WTSDA's Masters Camp, a four day training and testing program held in Florence, Alabama led by grandmaster Jae C. Shin. She became one of a very select group to receive the camp invitation from the Grandmaster identifying her as an official candidate for the masters rank. Joined with 135 other candidates and masters from around the world, instructor Leslie shared in numerous lectures and training sessions offered by many of our talented WTSDA masters. Being no stranger to intensity, Leslie arrive at camp prepared for the exhausting demands but was soon humbled to become part of and interacting with the masters and candidates group. She just was herself expressing her passion for Tang Soo Do and desire of becoming the best leader she possibly can. At the camp graduation ceremony Leslie was presented the prestigious "Masters Camp Spirit Award" in recognition of her exemplary Tang Soo Do spirit. When asked how she felt about the award, Leslie replied, "I have been honored for life". All of us at Tang Soo Do Karate Institute are equally honored and proud of her very special accomplishment. Tang Soo!

Master Larry Dercole
6th Dan

Valentine's Day Beach Class!

Dear Tang Soo Do members:

On Saturday, February 14th TSDKI students will celebrate Valentine's Day by showing their love and friendship to nature with a morning beach class at Imperial Beach!!

Our special Valentine's Day class begins at 9:00am with line up formation next to the I.B. Pier. Class ends by noon.

Arrive with your dobohk, tennis shoes, staff (bong), sword (jang gum). Bring water and a snack. !!!

TANG SOO SPIRIT!!

Master Larry & BSBN Leslie D'Ercole

Honor & Recognition

December 13th will be remembered as a day of honor and recognition as TSDKI concluded the year by proudly announcing the studio's most recent Black Belt Promotions.

Barbara Bellini, a dedicated student, great competitor, and a true role model received her SAM DAN (3rd degree) rank as her family stood by. Barbara has served as an assistant instructor throughout the year and was awarded title as the Women's Senior Grand Champion at our recent Region 20 Championship last October in Chula Vista, CA. She has also celebrated 1st and 2nd place wins at the 2008 World Championship held this past summer in Orlando, FL. Tang Soo!


Mario Gonzalez, an example of the word commitment and genuinely demonstrating the spirit of perseverance received his CHO DAN (1st degree) in ceremonious fashion while his family proudly looked on.
Tang Soo!






Erik Berumen, embodies the speed and power of a young man. His strong desire and steadfast focus on goals, requirements, and understanding have manifested to the level of Yu Dan Ja. Erik was awarded his CHO DAN (1st degree) with resounding applause. Tang Soo!



Best wishes on this, their new beginning, and as Grandmaster Shin reminds us, "A True Martial Artist Wears Their Belt Not Only Around Their Waist But Around Their Hearts". We look forward to their continued success and bringing pride to their instructors, studio, and to our entire family of the World Tang Soo Do Association.

Master Larry & Leslie D'Ercole