Bucyrus, OH – A UTSDA Dan test was held on April 9, 2011. The event was hosted by Bucyrus Tang Soo Do. Two new Sam Dans were promoted. Mr. Gerald Marcolongo, chief instructor of Bucyrus Tang Soo Do and Mr. Lloyd Thompson, chief instructor of Thompson Academy of Tang Soo Do in Zainesville, OH.
The term ‘learning style’ encompasses the manner in which individuals learn. It is a process that involves teaching methods that are designed to meet individual learning needs so that students can learn the way they know best. Teachers must assess their students to identify the learning styles of their students and adapt their instructional methods…
Memphis, TN – Sr. Master Aldwin Lee, 6th Dan and his wife Anneke Lee recently visited with UTSDA President, Master Kevin Case in Memphis during one of the hottest weeks on record for the mid south area. August is usually hot but Master Lee and Mrs. Lee braved temperatures with a heat index of over…
We often take pride in the fact that as Tang Soo Do students, we practice a martial art with roots that can be traced back hundreds of years. One of the most unique attributes of our training is following traditions and rituals that have been passed down from teacher to student through the years. As…
Lake Worth, FL – Masters Gary Horner (Oh Dan), Bobbie Horner (Sah Dan) and the instructors of the Karate Center hosted a Black Belt Camp on May 13th – 15th, 2011. As usual this was a great event and all in attendance received a variety of specialty training. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for…
Lubbock, TX – A clinic was hosted by Master Candidate Jason Hook & Kyo Sah Jason Bishop at the Cross Point Martial Arts Academy in April 2011. Master Case spent a very and productive day reviewing Tang Soo Do techniques and weapons training for the students of this Dojang which teaches faith based curriculum.
One of the most important lessons I have learned over the years is persistence. In our Tang Soo Do 7 tenets we refer to Perseverance and in our 5 codes we exclaim ‘No retreat in Battle’. An important aspect to consider is that both of these refer to persistence. Often we don’t readily see the…