Tuesday, February 09, 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. Commander 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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TOURNAMENT CANCELLED


We are disappointed to announce that the All Martial Arts Foundation Championship tournament scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2010 has been cancelled.  Due to the weather, Community College of Allegheny County, Boyce Campus in Monroeville has closed the campus for tonight, Saturday and Sunday.

 

COMMEMORATIVE FOOTBALL
SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS - PITTSBURGH STEELERS

You can win this collector's item autographed by Hines Ward!
Tickets are now on sale. 
Tickets are $5.00 and you have two chances to win with each ticket.
See any C. S. Kim Karate instructor for tickets.
(Winning ticket based on the Pennsylvania evening 4-digit Lottery drawn on February 6, 2010.)
(All proceeds benefit the All Martial Arts Foundation)
HURRY - ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE!!!

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Thank you for visting our newly designed website!  Although we are still working on many pages, you will find lots of great information throughout the site!  Your comments and suggestions for improvements are always welcome.  TANG SOO!

If you would like to submit photos for the website, please give them to your instructor or email them to "cskimkarate@aol.com". 

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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.

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

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

Women's Forms Team Coach
Sa Bom Nim Robert Venturino
Women's Forms Team #1
Elizabeth Lindsay
Kristen Ward
Bethany Ford
Wendy Smith

Mixed Forms Team Coach
Sa Bom Nim Dean Kelly
Mixed Forms Team
Lynn Soika
Tammy Underwood
Jim Pukansky
Gene Bedner

CONGRATULATIONS & GOOD LUCK!!!

 


Championship Fundraising Tournament
We are very happy and excited to annouce that a championship fundraising tournament will be held at the Community College of Allegheny County, Boyce Campus (Monroeville, PA) on Saturday, February 6, 2010.   The proceeds from this event will benefit the International Tang Soo Do Federation Training Center Building Fund (All Martial Arts Foundation). 
Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m.  Eliminations are scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.  Also of note, a special promotion ceremony will be held for those who tested for Master in November 2009. 
Please see your instructor for additional information and registration forms. 

Black Belt Recertification & Red Belt Pre-Test (Cho Dan Bo)
The next black belt recetification exam is scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2010.
Sam Dan - 8:00 a.m.
E Dan - 11:00 a.m.
Cho Dan (1 & 2) - 1:00 p.m.
Cho Dan (3) - 3:30 p.m.
The next red belt pre-test (cho dan bo) is scheduled for Sunday, February 21, 2010.
Pre-Test 1 (Test to Cho Dan Bo) - 11:30 a.m.
Pre-Test 2 (Cho Dan Bo 1 stripe) - 8:00 a.m.
Both tests will be held at the International Tang Soo Do FederationTM Headquarters:
3955 Monroeville Blvd., Monroeville, PA  15146

Black Belt Test
The next black belt promotion exam will be held on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at the International Tang Soo Do FederationTM Headquarters. 

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