11th Annual All Tang Soo Do Inter/national Championships -- Posted by kwanjangnim on Monday, May 22 2006
Get ready now for nationals in Atlantic City July 20-22 2006
http://www.tsdmgk.com/events/Nationals2006.htm

Guess who's coming to Summer Camp -- Posted by kwanjangnim on Monday, May 15 2006
We will be hosting Grandmaster Richard Byrne as one of the guest instructors at this years camp. Grandmaster Byrne brings over 40 years of martial arts experience. He is the founder of the American Tang Soo Do Association which is an international organization with numerous dojangs and members. He was an exceptional competitor in his day....and he probably can still open a can of...oh you know what I mean. He has competed in Shoot fighting in Japan, has authored books and videos on Tang Soo Do and has participated in martial arts films... He will be conducting a seminar on free-sparring techniques and strategies. I am extremely excited to have my good friend Grandmaster Byrne as our guest at this years camp...Tang Soo!
http://www.gransmasterbyrne.com
http://superstarprowrestling.com/AboutUs.asp

State Championships 2006 -- Posted by kwanjangnim on Monday, May 15 2006
Congratulations to the follow students from WHAK
http://www.kwanjangnim.com/States/Results2006.html

CT State Championships -- Posted by kwanjangnim on Thursday, May 11 2006
Check out the State Championships held in West Haven CT
Http://www.kwanjangnim.com/States/States2006.htm

Intramural Tournament March 2006 West Haven, CT -- Posted by kwanjangnim on Sunday, March 5 2006
One of the first Mi Guk Kwan tournaments this year was held in West Haven CT Saturday March 4th, there were over 120 Competitors of many ranks and age.

the results can be seen at http://www.hmorahan.com/TSDMGK/WHAK2006.htm

oversight correction - Kodanja 2004 -- Posted by kwanjangnim on Sunday, January 25 2004
I apologize for leaving Ed Chiaramonte's name off the list of people who participated in Kodanja 2004. Ed thanks for your energy and participation, it was great to spend time with you again.

Kodanja 2004 -- Posted by kwanjangnim on Sunday, January 25 2004
Well, Kodanja 2004 run it's course. As usual it was a phyically difficult and emotionally trying week. I am extremely proud of all the candidates that participated in this years kodanja. Additionally, I am most appreciative of all those kodanja members who attended and supported our candidates. Most notably: Sa Bom Nim Jack Bennett; Sa Bom Nim Sean Steefel; Sa Bom Nim Barbi Goldenberg; Sa Bom Nim Don Seibert.

The performance at today's (Sunday, January 25, 2004), testing was inspirational. Even though the candidates were exhausted and many candidates were sporting various injuries they dug down deep and put together an amazing performance. I was able to observe what in the beginning was 14 individuals in the span of 4 and half days transform and meld together into a strong and cohesive unit.

Sitting on the testing board, in addition to myself was: Soke John Larlee, 10th dan Miso BekuRyu Jui-jutsu; Kyoshi Micheal Cunningham, 8th dan, Shotokan Karate; Sa Bom Nim Richard Kopf, 6th dan, Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan; Sa Bom Nim Howard Dugan, 6th dan, Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan; Sa Bom Nim Joseph DeVita, Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan. Each member of the judging panel expressed to me their satisfaction with the effort and performance put forth by this years Kodanja candidates.

Following the testing and photo session we all enjoyed one final meal together cooked by Mrs. Marisol Rodrigues-Acosta. It was scrumptiously delicious and our deepest appreciation goes out to Marisol who was up at 6:00 this morning to cook the meal... Thanks to all those who supported this years kodanjan candidates with food, gatorade, fruit and power bars...your generosity was amazing... Abdelaziz you are a fantastic cook...Effy your chicken was unforgettable... I didn't give the candidates much time to eat but when they did they ate like kings and queens...

After a few days as each candidate begins to process this experience and the events of the past week become part of their memories, I know that this event will always be a special memory indeed. For me I will always treasure the memories that I recieved and I will always be grateful to each candidate for their effort and contribution during Kodanja 2004.

The following members participated in Kodanja 2004:
Sa Bom Nim William Conforte
Sa Bom Nim Tom Cox
Sa Bom Nim Brett Riley
Sa Bom Nim Seth McCalaster
Sa Bom Nim Dave Cox
Kyo Sa Nim Robert Fiondella
Dr. Michael Murphy
Mr. Guy Barnhart
Mrs. Nancy Weida
Mrs. Betsey Bearse
Mr. Richard Welsh
Mrs. Kirsten Pauli-Voss
Ms. Sherry Peele
Ms. Shelly Lindstrom

Kwanjangnim Charles Ferraro welcomes Master Oien -- Posted by kwanjangnim on Sunday, January 11 2004
Kwan jang nim Ferraro hosted Master Peter Oien (Pittsburg, PA.) and Master Penny Mitchell (Medford, MA.). The trio practiced Haidong Gumdo for the entire weekend. Kwan jang nim also hosted Mas Guro Gregg Alland during the holidays for an afternoon clinic in Phillipine Kali. The clinic was well attended as approximately 20 students trained for 3 hours on Saturday December 27, 2003. Sa Bom Nim Joseph DeVita and Sa Bom Nim Donald Allen also attended. Special Congratulations to Sa Bom Nim Donald Allen who earned his Instructors Certification in Pikitia Sina wali kali...Tang Soo!

Gup Testing - January 17, 2004 -- Posted by kwanjangnim on Sunday, January 11 2004
Gup testing will be held at the West Haven Dojang for all ranks from 9th gup white to 4th gup green at 12:30 pm. Students 3rd gup red through 1st gup will be at 2:30 pm. There will be over 40 students testing. Any dan or red belt who would like to assist with testing please arrive approximately 30 minutes before start of testing (12:30).

European Tang Soo Do Championships -- Posted by kwanjangnim on Thursday, December 25 2003
2004 European Tang Soo Do Championships - Will be held in Hagen, Germany, May 29-30, 2004. The Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan Association under the direction of Kwanjangnim Charles Ferraro will organizing this trip. We will be putting together a travel itinerary that will probably go from May 27 - June 2, 2004.
The event will feature competition in Weapons, Empty Hand Forms, Sparring and Team Sparring. Team Sparring will be 5 person teams, 4 men and 1 women (dans and Kodanja eligible). Weapons competition is open to dans and kodanja only. All other events (forms and sparring) are open to men, women and children of all ranks.
Hotel accomodations, prices and itinerary will be available early January 2004. This is a great opportunity to visit and see the sites of Germany while meeting and sharing our beautiful art with our European brothers and sisters. The event is expecting competitors from England, Netherlands, Scotland, Sweden, Germany and the United States. Join us in what will be an event that you will remember and talk about for the rest of your life...:)

Kodanja Testing - January 21 - 25, 2004 -- Posted by kwanjangnim on Thursday, December 25 2003
It doesn't get any better than this...The best of our best taking the necessary steps to advance to the level. The West Haven Dojang will be hosting it's Annual Kodanja Testing from January 21 - 25, 2004. Senior members and masters from literally all over the world will be attending this premier event. A slightly modified class schedule will be in effect for that time (see Kwanjangnim C. Ferraro and / or the bulletin boards at the academy for particulars).

Congratulations to the following kodanja candidates who will be participating in this year's shimsa (testing and clinic)
O Dan Candidates (5th dan)
Sa Bom Nim Bill Conforte - New Haven, Connecticut
Sa Bom Nim Tom Cox, Dallas - Texas
Sa Bom Nim Brett Riley - New Braunfels, Texas
Sa Bom Nim Seth MacCalaster - Willimantic, Connecticut
Sa Bom Nim David Cox - Dallas, Texas
Sa Bom Nim Antonio Frias - Mexico City, Mexico
Sa Dan Candidates (4th Dan)
Mr. Gent Daniels - New Haven, Connecticut
Mr. Robert Fiondella - North Haven, Connecticut
Mr. Guy Barnhart - North Haven, Connecticut
Mr. Wilson Phillips - New London, Connecticut
Ms. Kirsten Pauli-Voss - West Haven, Connecticut
Ms. Nancy Weida - Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Ms. Betsey Bearse - Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Dr. Michael Murphy - Madison, Connecticut
Mr. Richard Welsh - Oxford, Connecticut
Ms. Sherry Peele - New Haven, Connecticut
Ms. Shelly Lindstrom - Norwalk, Connecticut

Dan Promotion - December 2003 -- Posted by kwanjangnim on Thursday, December 25 2003
Congratulations to Kyo Sa Helen Morahan who was promoted to Ee Dan (2nd Degree Blackbelt); Ms. Zikiya Harris who was promoted to Cho Dan (1st degree Blackbelt).

Region 2 Tang Soo Do Championship -- Posted by kwanjangnim on Tuesday, November 4 2003
Oops, looks like we forgot to mention that Christopher Franzi also placed 2nd in his division in free-sparring...great job Chris!

Region 2 Tang Soo Do Championship -- Posted by kwanjangnim on Sunday, November 2 2003
Congratulations to Sa Bom Nim Antonelli on the running of his first tournament. Both Harrison Tilery and Ousmane Diallo did a great job taking first and second place in sparring and in forms. Arpita Jajoo and Arnesh Jojoo also did a great job placing in forms and sparring in their divisions. Also performing well was Ibrahim Brown...who placed in both sparring and forms. Samuel Tilery placed 2nd in sparring...great job...Sam! Bernard Redfield broke out the heavy artillery and won his weapons form division using the ominous Kwan Do (for lack of a better discription...big knife)...Bernard also placed in both forms and sparring...Tang Soo! Bernard. Mike Spilo also did a great job and placed in both forms and sparring in his division.

Four hyungs now online -- Posted by Programmer on Friday, October 10 2003
The three existing hyungs (Ki Cho Hyungs) have been redeveloped, and the first Pyung Ahn Form has been added. If there are any mistakes or problems noted, please contact me and I'll make any changes that are needed.

The hyungs are available from the menu. Just click:

EDUCATION --> Hyungs --> Gup Beginner Hyungs

Intramural Tournament -- Posted by kwanjangnim on Sunday, September 28 2003
I would like to congratulate all the students who competed in the intramural tournament held at the West Haven Dojang, Sunday - September 28, 2003. Thank you Sa Bom Nim Conforte, Sa Bom Nim Chiaramonte and all the dans for coming and helping with the running of the event. I appreciate Sydney Werthan for your help. To both Michele Mercer and Chris Aiken thanks for coming all the way from New York. I will be listing all the winners in the near future.

Intramural Tournament -- Posted by kwanjangnim on Saturday, September 20 2003
Intramural Tournament
September 28, 2002
West Haven Dojang
Forms and Sparring (1st, 2nd and 3rd)
Every participant will receive a participation award
See your instructor for applications
Ages 5-10 9:00 am
Ages 11-16 11:00 am
Ages 17 & over and all dans - 12:30 pm