Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Pittsburgh's Premier Martial Arts Schools - TANG SOO DO

WHERE EVERYONE CAN BE THEIR BEST!

As a member of C.S. Kim Karate, I hope that you will find happiness and enlightenment through your continued Tang Soo Do training. C.S. Kim Karate teaches traditional martial arts with specific standards and goals designed to help each student maximize potential as an individual, as well as a martial artist. Through traditional Tang Soo Do training, you will find many opportunities to gain specific knowledge which will apply not only in your martial arts training, but also in the improvement of your daily quality of life.

Master Chun Sik Kim presents a check to Chief Nate Harper for the fallen Pittsburgh officers.  Donations collected at the 35th National All Martial Arts Championship on May 2 totaled more than $1,500.

Pictured left to right:  Master Patrick Leach, Chief Nate Harper, Master Chun Sik Kim and Master Joe Bruno

Pictured left to right:  Asst. Chief Marita Bryant, Master Patrick Leach, Chief Nate Harper, Master Chun Sik Kim, Public Infomration Officer-Diane Richard, Master Joe Bruno

TANG SOO DO SEMINAR - MARCH 14, 2009

Students from across the Greater Pittsburgh area gathered at the Community College of Allegheny County at Boyce Campus for the opportunity of training with Choong Jae Nim Master C. S. Kim.  Joining with us were instructors and students from American Black Belt Academy in Philadelphia, Newburgh Karate and Pine Bush Karate in New York and Virginia Tech in Maryland.  Detailed instruction was provided to students by Master Kim and members of the Technical Advisory Committee of the International Tang Soo Do Federation™.  The day concluded as Master Kim awarded each instructor and student with a special certificate recognizing their participation in the seminar. 

Several letters were received after the seminar. 

Choong Jae Nim received a wonderful letter from a student who attends the C. S. Kim Karate school in Bethel Park. 

" Dear Master Kim:
Please allow me to express my appreciation for the Tang Soo Do seminar conducted by yourself and the Technical Advisory Committee.  My gratitude and respect goes to you and the instructors.  Please let them know I feel that they all did a wonderfully great job.  I had the pleasure to work with Master Leach on Sip Soo, who helped me greatly and Master Murtaugh who gave me excellent advice on how to train my side kick and my back wheel kick.  Overall, the seminar was a great opportunity to learn and train.  I must admit it was also fun and spirited.  I wish I  could do it all again. 

Master Kim, you continue to be the perfect model of youthful energy, positive spirit, and tremendous discipline.  We have all greatly benefited from the investment you have made in our lives.  You have my unending respect and appreciation.

It has been my pleasure and privilege to train under the watchful eye of Master Bruno, whom I also greatly respect and appreciate.  You have both positively changed my life.  Please accept my thanks and best wishes.  Tang Soo!"
Timothy Lesaca

"Dear Sa Bom Nim Joseph Bruno:
It was a great pleasure to see you and have the opportunity to train with you at the seminar on March 14, 2009 and we would like to say thank you for spending the time with us and helping us so much.  Your patience and positive attitude make for a wonderful learning and training experience.  We are very fortunate to be part of such a great Tang Soo Do Family." 
Donna Wells-American Black Belt Academy

"Dear Sa Bom Nim Gregor:
It was a great pleasure to see you at the seminar on March 14, 2009.  We would like to say thank you for spending the time with our students and for helping them.  They had a very positive experience and not only did they learn a lot from you but they also had a great deal of fun in the process."
Donna Wells-American Black Belt Academy

 

 

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CHILD SAFETY PROGRAM

C. S. Kim Karate is proud to announce it's Child Safety Program.  This program will be held in the North Side area of Pittsburgh beginning March 1, 2010.  Mr. Dustin Allensworth will be instructing the classes.  For additional information, please contact our Headquarters office at 412-373-8666.

ALL MARTIAL ARTS FOUNDATION CHAMPIONSHIP

Everyone was disappointed that the tournament scheduled for February 6 was cancelled because of the inclement weather.

We have good news!

The tournament has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Franklin Regional High School in the Murrysville area.   Pre-registeration for the tournament scheduled for Feb. 6 and admission tickets will, of course,  be honored at this event.   Choong Jae Nim sends his thanks for your patience and encourages all of you to continue to train hard and practice and be ready to show your skills at this event.  To Choong Jae Nim we extend our thanks and appreciation for his hard work in successfully rescheduling this event for all of us.  Tang Soo! 

 

See you at the tournament! If you have any questions, please speak directly to your instructor.

 

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COMMEMORATIVE FOOTBALL
SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS - PITTSBURGH STEELERS

The winner of the football is Justin Reck.  The winning ticket was sold by the Pleasant Hills school.  The football will be presented to the winner at the All Martial Arts Foundation Championship tournament on March 14, 2010.  Congratulations!
 

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MESSAGE FROM CHOONG JAE NIM

At this time, I was planning to rest and relax and concentrate on the practice of traditional Tang Soo Do. However, my dream of building a Training Center for all martial artists, is becoming a reality. When an animal dies (lion, tiger, etc.) they leave nothing. Even their fur will not last forever. What will you leave when you die? This Training Center will not only be part of my legacy but for all of you as well. It is something special that we can all leave the next generation. Therefore, I cannot sit down and relax. I will be working closely with many of the school owners and instructors over the next several months and years to support fundraising efforts for this project. I hope you will join with all of us in making this dream a reality. I expect more information to be available soon on the progress of this project. 

Since I have already received inquiries about how one may personally contribute to the All Martial Arts Foundation, Inc., I will also be able to provide additional information in the near future.  Below are some of the events already being planned. I invite everyone to participate in this effort. Your rewards will be achieved when your grandchildren realize this superior opportunity to train with martial artists from all over the world in one area! My thanks to all those who have already dedicated their time and effort towards this goal. I am proud to see so many people demonstrating their fantastic Tang Soo Do spirit! I feel confident that my dream will be your reality because of all of you. TANG SOO!!!

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 UPCOMING EVENTS
 

NATIONAL ALL MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIP

Choong Jae Nim announced recently that the 36th National All Martial Arts Championship will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Gateway Senior High School in Monroeville, PA.  Additional details will be available soon.

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS
The Forms and Sparring teams representing Pittsburgh at the International Tang Soo Do FederationTM World Championship in Orlando, Florida (August 5-8, 2010) have been selected.  The members of the teams and coaches are as follows:


Sparring Teams Coach
Sa Bom Nim Robert Venturino

Men's Sparring Team
Dennis Ohmer
James Dixon
John Soika
Butch Dixon
James McMeekin
Tyson Swigart
Mark Ford

Women's Sparring Team
Amy Hudson
Tammy Underwood
Kristen Ward
Lynn Soika
Wendy Smith
Elizabeth Lindsay

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 Men's Forms Teach Coach
Sa Bom Nim Mike Serrafini

Men's Forms Team #1
Jeff Ford
James McMeekin
Brian Mattes
Brian Sackett

Men's Forms Team #2
Butch Dixon
Tyson Swigart
J. Chang
Michael Large

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Women's Forms Team Coach
Sa Bom Nim Robert Venturino

Women's Forms Team #1
Elizabeth Lindsay
Kristen Ward
Bethany Ford
Wendy Smith

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Mixed Forms Team Coach
Sa Bom Nim Dean Kelly

Mixed Forms Team
Lynn Soika
Tammy Underwood
Jim Pukansky
Gene Bedner

CONGRATULATIONS & GOOD LUCK!!!

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Black Belt Test
 
The next black belt promotion exam will be held on:
Sunday, April 11, 2010 at
The International Tang Soo Do Federation™ Headquarters
Additional information will be available in the near future.
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