Baran's Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan® School

Mid Hudson Tournament 2010 Sparring match

2010-05-26T08:55:00.001-07:00

Video Updates - Practice, Practice, Practice !

2010-01-31T15:16:00.000-08:00

Below: Mr. Nelson and Rob Bonefont, Jr. and Mr. Garrison

Below: Kicking Drills

Below: More Kicking Drills

Soo Bahk!

HOME DEPOT Safety Expo - PVT Action

2009-10-20T13:02:00.001-07:00

Thanks to the local Home Depot for inviting us out to participate in the Safety Expo in Fishkill, New York

The PVT Committee packed a small bag with Soo Bahk Do Flyers and Free training vouchers and headed off to Home Depot located in Fishkill, New York. Very close to Baran's Soo Bahk Do Do Jahng so it was easy access for the PVT committee.

Spirits were high, but the weather didn't cooperate much, however, when the local Fire Dept from Fishkill showed up, things started to pick up.

THANKS TO HOME DEPOT FOR ALLOWING US TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR SAFETY EXPO. LET'S DO IT AGAIN NEXT YEAR. SOO BAHK!

Ahp Cha Nut Gi - Demonstrated by Kenyon Sa Bom Nim, TAC Weh Gung Bu

2009-10-18T20:52:00.000-07:00

Wish we would have had this available to our 1st Gups who were prepping for testing. This demo took place in Ramona, California. Kenyon Sa bom Nim, a member of the TAC Weh Gung Bu is demonstrating during the 2009 Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa in Ramona. He is a great technician and instructor, and he along with other members of the Weh Gung Bu basically run much of the physical training sessions during our Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa, not only in the U.S. but many overseas as well.

Use him as a model for your Ahp Cha Nut Gi.

Soo Bahk!

Mr. B.

Prep Class - Ahp Cha Nut Gi and Yup Podo Cha Gi

2009-09-07T19:37:00.000-07:00

I couldn't think of a better way to give you a visual guide to both the front kick and side kick, so I went to the source. In order to see the motion in the pictures, you must click on the play button, and of course to repeat it you do it again and again.

Please understand that the "intermediate" position in both kicks is very important, it is suggested that the "height of your kicking knee from the intermediate position will drop as you extend your leg to perform the kick" for the ahp cha nut gi (front kick). For the front kick, lift the knee of your kicking leg up high, so the thigh should be higher than parallel with the ground.

The ball of your foot (bahl ahp koom chi) should be facing toward your target.

After you kick, remember to retract the leg or hip back into the intermediate position. A slight lean back is suggested in order for the hip to snap forward naturally in completion of the kick.

In the Yup Podo Cha Gi (below), it is very similar to the front kick, except that you lift the knee of your kicking leg up high with your kicking foot directly under the kicking knee, simultaneously pivot on the supporting leg 90 degrees, keeping your body in an upright position.

Extend your kicking foot sideways by pushing your kicking knee from the hip toward your target, the ball of the supporting foot should pivot 90 degrees so the heel is pointing toward the target.

I actually have a video of the Kwan Jang Nim doing ahp cha nut gi at an instructor's class, I'll try to find it and post here for you.

Keep working hard now, so it will be easy later.

Soo Bahk!
Mr. B.

Photo Credits:Frank Bonsignore, Sa bom Nim
Excerpts from Tang Soo Do/Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan White Belt Instructional Guide by Hwang Kee and H.C. Hwang, copyright 1993 All Rights Reserved, used with permission.

Prep Class - Using Video To Improve Your Performance Part 1

2009-09-05T21:11:00.000-07:00

Prep Class - Using Video To Improve Your Performance, Part 2

2009-09-05T19:00:00.000-07:00

For the students who are undergoing prep training classes, use the videos below to review your performance. Get a pencil and paper and make some notes. First: View the video you are in; remember what your weak areas are... we've talked about several areas and by now you understand what we are trying to tell you. For example: if you've been told to "use the ball of your foot" to help you focus the weapon in an Ahp Cha Nut Gi (front kick), then it's important for you to make that adjustment. Second: Jot down on the piece of paper those weak areas that Sa bom Nim covered with you during your prep classes. Third: Review those weak areas in the video and write down on the piece of paper how you will work to make those needed adjustments. You've seen how the techniques are done correctly, in other words, you know what it's supposed to look like...follow that standard in order to make your adjustments. At the next prep class, we will discuss your weak areas again and help you make the adjustments you need.

Some things to consider when you are reviewing the videos:
Eye Contact with your partner

Proper Stances (Front Stance, Side Stances, proper cross over for Dwi (Back) kicks)

Take your time (don't rush into doing the technique)

Proper and correct breathing

Intermediate Positions (for kicking)

Remember to "tuck" before you kick (Yup Podo Cha Gi (side kick))

Remember the only way to improve your height with jump kicks is to practice jumping

Practice Hard. Soo Bahk!

Demo 2002 at Baran's Soo Bahk Do

2009-09-04T20:38:00.000-07:00

Found this old video (2002) of a short demo we did to celebrate a Birthday and a promotion. Sorry about the quality of the video.

Old Moo Duk Kwan Montage

2009-08-31T11:04:00.001-07:00

This video was obtained on YouTube courtesy of Daniel R. Segarra, Master Instructor Moo Sa Do Kwan™ and President Warrior-Scholar Academy™ He is also owner of Five Towns Karate Center, an original Moo Duk Kwan School that was established in the late 60's. I wish to thank him for allowing us to view this historical footage.

2nd Video

3rd Video

2009 Mid Hudson Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Tournament and Results

2009-05-07T20:28:00.000-07:00

Here are the results of our students who participated in the Mid Hudson Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan tournament.

6 & Under White
Daniel Bajiscki- 1st Hyung
Justin Ciccone- 2nd Hyung- 1st Dae Ryun

7/8 White
Skylar Carpentieri- 1st Hyung
Jian Carlo Rodriguez -2nd Hyung- 2nd Dae Ryun
Jared Ciccone -3rd Hyung -3rd Dae Ryun

9/10 White
Brandon Fernandez -1st Hyung 1st Dae Ryun

7/8 Orange
Peter Nurzia- 1st Hyung- 1st Dae Ryun
Feta Loki- 2nd Hyung- 2nd Dae Ryun

Alyssa Paulo- 3rd Hyung- 3rd Dae Ryun

9/10 Orange
Alyssa Carpentieri- 1st Dae Ryun

9/10 Green
Chris Mott- 1st Dae Ryun

13/14 Green
Jimmy Koob -2nd Hyung- 3rd Dae Ryun

9/10 Red
Katie Clarke- 1st Dae Ryun
Julian Rodriguez- 2nd Dae Ryun

9/10 Il Gup
Jacob Freno- 2nd Hyung- 1st Dae Ryun

11/12 Red
Blake Goetchius- 1st Hyung- 2nd Dae Ryun
Albert Bajsicki- 2nd Hyung- 1st Dae Ryun

11/12 Il Gup
Tishta Chakrabarti -3rd Hyung- 3rd Dae Ryun

13/14 Red
Sarah Freno -1st Hyung- 1st Dae Ryun
Tony Loki -2nd Dae Ryun

Men
John Parsons- 2nd Hyung- 2nd Dae Ryun

11/12 Dan
Cameron Clarke- 2nd Hyung- 1st Dae Ryun

13/14 Dan
Melanie Meringolo -2nd Hyung- 3rd Dae Ryun
Katie Reed- 3rd Hyung- 1st Dae Ryun
Michael Brichetti- 2nd Dae Ryun

Dan Men
Rick Reed- 1st Dae Ryun-(Lightweight)
Brandon Bjerke- 1st Dae Ryun-(Middleweight)

Senior Dan Men
Walt Garrison- 1st Hyung -2nd Dae Ryung
Ron Green- 2nd Hyung- 1st Dae Ryun

Bring a Buddy Week At Baran's Soo Bahk Do - PVT News

2009-05-07T15:56:00.000-07:00

Character Education is an important part of the Moo Duk Kwan Style and part of Baran's Soo Bahk Do's art curriculum. Discipline/Respect is one of the Five Moo Do Values developed by our Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang. In the photos below you will see many happy faces, however, you will also see the discipline and respect shown by the students mentoring their buddies.

Support your dojang through these events, they directly support the President's Vision Tour. Parents!!! Ask one of our instructors how you can become a part our President's Vision Tour (PVT) committee to support our dojang activities.

SOO BAHK!

As you can see from the photos, everyone had a great time. Remember to support your dojang during these events, they directly support the Kwan Jang Nim's "President's Vision Tour. SOO BAHK!

Baran's Students Attend Regional Training Session

2009-02-08T11:46:00.000-08:00

Above: Region 2 members at recent Instructor's class with

Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang in New York.

Above: Ruqus Sa Bom Nim (l), Bonsignore Sa Bom Nim (Federation Charter Member/Gold Patch) (c), and Master Bonefont at recent instructor's course in New Windsor, NY at Frampton's Karate.

Master Bonefont and Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang

Bonsignore Sa Bom Nim offering guidance to dan members during recent instructor's class.

This past Saturday, Feb 7th 2009, Allen Ruqus Sa bom Nim and Master Roberto Bonefont, Sr., attended the regional instructor's class held at Frampton's Karate School, in New Windsor, NY. In attendance, there were 45 dan members and Ko Dan Ja (Senior Level) instructors. A wonderful surprise was the attendance of Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang, President of the World Moo Duk Kwan, and the son of the late Great Grandmaster Hwang Kee, was present to offer guidance and demonstrate for the next generation of dan members.

The instructor's class was taught by the visiting Region 2 Ko Dan Ja, as they were divided up to review and teach Ho Sin Sool, Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun, and detailed review of required hyungs. The senior leadership present, Bonsignore Sa Bom Nim, Morey Sa Bom Nim and Weber Sa Bom Nim, provided overviews and specific standardized corrections for the dan members.

Wonderful Presentation on the Five Moo Do Values

2008-04-16T15:36:00.001-07:00

Performing are: Sa Bom Nims Kozak and Lockwood. SOO BAHK!

NOV 9th Moo Duk Kwan Anniversary

2007-11-12T19:54:00.001-08:00

62 years of Moo Do excellence, a deep graditude of thanks to our Founder, the Late Great Grandmaster Hwang Kee for sharing his knowledge of Moo Do with the World, and thank you Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang for your mission to strengthen the Moo Duk Kwan for future generations, that was established 62 years ago, and for your unselfish dedication and continued guidance.

From all your humble students...

SOO BAHK!

THE 2007 NATIONAL MOO DO FESTIVAL AND CHAMPIONSHIP IS NOW IN THE HISTORY BOOKS!

2007-08-29T11:12:00.000-07:00

NATIONALS A SUCCESS!

BELOW YOU WILL SEE THE NATIONAL'S RESULTS FOR THE REID AND PARSONS FAMILY.

TO VIEW THE ACTUAL RESULTS, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW. IT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE RESULTS PAGE ON THE FEDERATION WIKI.

http://www.zdisecure.com/sbd/2007/

CONGRATULATIONS TO REID AND PARSONS FAMILY FOR BRINGING HOME THE "GOLD"...

PHOTO MOSAIC: A TRIBUTE TO THE KWAN JANG NIM LEARN MORE ON THE FEDERATION WIKI

2007-07-25T10:28:00.000-07:00

Photo Mosaic: Tribute to The Kwan Jang Nim

Sa Bom Nim Thomas Thai has presented an interesting opportunity for members to create a unique tribute to the Kwan Jang Nim.
Provided there is sufficient interest, you could become part of a unique photo mosaic tribute to the Kwan Jang Nim merely by uploading an image of yourself to be used in the creation of this work. The actual pose of the Kwan Jang Nim in the final work may be different than the sample shown here. Each mosaic features over 1500 individual images.
Click here to go to the wiki page showing the Mosaic: Larger View

Your images may be cropped significantly by the artist during creation, but a record of your contribution will be recorded on your permanent member record as you upload your image file. Before you upload your image, modify the file name to be your FULL NAME and FED ID (JohnDoe020453). The final product will be a full color poster in which individual images will be discernable.
This mosaic will not be commissioned for creation until a sufficient quantity of images have been contributed to the project.

HERE IS THE DIRECT LINK TO THE WIKI: http://soobahkdo.editme.com/PhotoMosaic

NATIONAL MOO DO FESTIVAL

2007-07-20T08:18:00.000-07:00

SAN DIEGO, CA. AUGUST 24-25TH 2007

USE THE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORMS AND LINK TO OTHER SITES WITH INFORMATION ON ALL THE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
http://soobahkdo.editme.com/NatRegistrationForms2007

"THE FIRST MOO DO FESTIVAL"

Empire State Soo Bahk Do

Tournament Results

June 30, 2007

Our "thanks" to all our students and parents who supported this tournament and thank you for displaying your best "Moo Do"...

SOO BAHK!

Men's Sparring Grand Champion
Mr. Kevin Nastasi

Women's Sparring Grand Champion
Miss Annie Reed

Women's Form Grand Champion
Miss Annie Reed

Division Results

6 & Under White
Alyssa Paulo - 1st Form - 1st Sparring
Skylar Carpentieri - 3rd Form -

7-9 White
Chris Mott - 1st Sparring
Sean Mott - 2nd Form - 3rd Sparring

10-11 White
Blake Goetchius - 2nd Form - 2nd Sparring

7-9 Orange
Sabrina Parsons - 3rd Form - 1st Sparring

7-9 Green
Jacob Freno - 1st Form - 1st Sparring
Katie Clarke - 2nd Sparring

10-11 Green
Sarah Fren - 2nd Form - 1st Sparring

Senior Green
John Parsons - 1st Form - 1st Sparring

10-11 Red
Melanie Meringolo - 2nd Form - 2nd Sparring

12-15 Red
Louis Meringolo - 1st Form - 2nd Sparring
Katie Reed - 2nd Form - 1st Sparring

10 & Under Dan
Mr. Cameron Clarke - 2nd Form - 1st Sparring

E Dan Women
Miss Annie Reed - 1st Form - 1st Sparring

Dan Men's Form
Mr. Kevin Nastasi - 2nd Form Sam Dan Division
Mr. Rick Reed - 3rd Form Cho Dan Division
Mr. Brandon Bjerke - 2nd Form Cho Dan Division

Dan Men's Sparring

Mr. Kevin Nastasi - Heavy Weight - 1st Sparring

Mr. Rick Reed - Light Weight - 1st Sparring

Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang Talks about the Philosophy and Science behind the Moo Duk Kwan®

2007-06-19T13:31:00.000-07:00

Listen to Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang addressing a group of Ko Dan Ja as he talks about the physics and science behind the Moo Duk Kwan® philosophy. This is a google video and can only be viewed here as it is not available for downloading.

You can click on the photo above or the link below.

Please note that the link below will take you to the google video page, this video was done in a small AVI format, therefore you must reduce the size of your browser to see it clearly. Depending on the speed of your connection, it may take longer than five minutes to play.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7658639803701679951&hl=en

Soo Bahk!

Baran's Soo Bahk Do Welcomes Master Robert Ruqus to the Ko Dan Ja Ranks!

2007-05-26T06:31:00.000-07:00

BEFORE

AND AFTER...

Robert Ruqus proudly displays his certificate showing he has joined the ranks of The Ko Dan Ja. Welcome Master Ruqus!

Master Ruqus with his proud parents, on the left, Mrs. Sue Ruqus, in the center, Master Robert Ruqus and to the right, his father, Allen Ruqus, Sa Bom Nim.

Master Ruqus performs during his presentation...

CONGRATULATIONS MASTER RUQUS !!!!

PLUS NEW DAN MEMBERS...

The Five Moo Do Values Video

2007-04-14T21:02:00.000-07:00

Five Moo Do Values Video - Courtesy of Hwang Soo Bahk Do® and Rick Diaz. This video is available on the popular web-based "YOU TUBE" website. If you are not seeing the preview screen here, go to this URL and view the video there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_fdXvjd84I

Thanks to everyone involved at Hwang Soo Bahk Do® for providing this really excellent example of the 5 Moo Do Values.

Below is also a video found on "You Tube", can you identity the dan member in the blue helmet???

Again if you can't see the preview screen below go to this link to view the video, thanks go to Paul Lukasiewicz, Sa bom Nim for filming at the Winding River Tournament.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0TKUEnJFxA

HUDSON VALLEY REGIONAL TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCED

2007-03-13T10:10:00.000-07:00

Here are the HUDSON VALLEY REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Results:

4/5 White
Alyssa Paulo 1st Hyung 2nd Dae Ryun

6 yr old White
Tyler Redding 1st Hyung 2nd Dae Ryun

Peter Nurzia 2nd Hyung
Dylan Jones 3rd Hyung 1st Dae Ryun
Tuhin Chakrabarti 3rd Dae Ryun

7/8 White
Dana Bateman 1st Hyung
Sean Mott 2nd Hyung 2nd Dae Ryun
Chris Mott 3rd Hyung 1st Dae Ryun

7/8 Orange
Katie Clarke 1st Hyung 2nd Dae Ryun
Sabrina Parsons 2nd Hyung
Jullian Rodrigues 3rd Dae Ryun

7/8 Green
Jacob Freno 1st Hyung 1st Dae Ryun

9/10 White
Blake Goetchius 1st Hyung 1st Dae Ryun

9/10 Green
Sarah Freno 1st Hyung 2nd Dae Ryun
Albert Bajiscki 3rd Hyung 1st Dae Ryun

9/10 Red
Kaitlyn Cohn 1st Hyung
Tishta Chakrabarti 3rd Hyung 3rd Dae Ryun

9/10 Il Gup
Cameron Clarke 2nd Hyung 1st Dae Ryun

11/12 Orange
Jason Douglas 1st Hyung 1st Dae Ryun

11/12 Red
Katie Reed 1st Dae Ryun

11/12 Il Gup
Heather Stratica 2nd Hyung 1st Dae Ryun

Red Women
Amanda O’Connor 3rd Hyung

Senior Green
John Parsons 1st Hyung 1st Dae Ryun

11/12 Dan
Felysha Koran 1st Hyung 1st Dae Ryun

13/14 Female Dan
Gabby Romano 1st Dae Ryun

13/14 Male Dan
Michael Valentino 2nd Dae Ryun

15/16 Male Dan
Michael Leigh 3rd Hyung 3rd Dae Ryun

Dan Women
Annie Reed 2nd Hyung 1st Dae Ryun
Womens Dae Ryun Grand Champion

Cho Dan Men
Rick Reed 1st Hyung 1st Dae Ryun

E Dan Men
David Pollick 2nd Hyung 3rd Dae Ryun

Senior Dan Men
Dave Douglas 3rd Hyung 3rd Dae Ryun

Super Senior Dan Men
Walt Garrison 2nd Hyung 3rd Dae Ryun
Ron Greene 1st Dae Ryun

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR STUDENTS FOR DISPLAYING THEIR BEST POSSIBLE "MOO DO" DURING THE TOURNAMENT...

KAHM SAM NI DA... SOO BAHK!

The Hudson Valley Regional Tournament will be held at the Haldane Central School, in Cold Spring, New York on Sunday March 25th, 2007, for further registration information contact Alex Baran, Sa bom Nim at (845) 896-2245 (bahk).

Or contact Ed Frampton, Sa Bom Nim at (845) 565-4729.

Tournament registration packages for the event has been mailed to all regional schools, please share this information with your students. Thank you.

Also a Reminder - Region 2 119th Dan Classing Championship to be held at the Piscataway High School in Piscataway, NJ on April 14th, 2007.

Packets must be sent to Master Frampton by March 17th any late registrants will be processed in the fall.

BEST HOLIDAY WISHES TO EVERYONE...

2006-12-29T11:49:00.000-08:00

FROM ALL OF US TO ALL OF YOU !

2006 is slowly approaching its end... 2007 is waiting to start it's journey very soon. I wish to extend holiday greetings to our extended family in the Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan® World. It is a very large family and I can only state how "proud and privileged" I am to be a part of it.

Please keep all our brothers and sisters who place their lives in "harm's way" on a daily basis for ...US... in your thoughts and prayers and hopefully those thoughts and prayers will provide them with the courage to continue doing what they do on a daily basis. Our Nation's military! Many of our Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan® brothers and sisters serving in uniform are returning home this holiday season, we wish them a safe return and a very Happy New Year and that they get the opportunity to spend quality time with their families and some quality time in the their respective dojangs.
Last but surely not least, keep Frank Schermerhorn Sa Bom Nim
and his family, in your daily thoughts and prayers so he can have a permanent recovery in his fight; as we have always appreciated his humble leadership, his strong example and countless contributions to us.

Respectfully Submitted,

...and Happy New Year.

R Bonefont Sr.

WE NEED TO NOMINATE...

2006-06-07T08:12:00.000-07:00

photo courtesy of the U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation Inc.™

HELP NOMINATE
Vic Martinov, Sa Bom Nim
as 2006 Man of the Year

I hope this email finds you in great health and spirits.

I am sending this email to Registered Studio Vision Tour Committees in hopes that you will get the word out quickly to your fellow practitioners. This can be done through email, class announcements or class flyer. If you have access to your regional Yahoo Group, that would also be appreciated (if not already done).

Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang would be honored if members moved quickly to action over the next 8 days and voted for his nominee, Senior Advisory Committee member, Vic Martinov, Sa Bom Nim as 2006 Man of the Year in Black Belt Magazine's Hall of Fame.

With only 8 days left until the JUNE 15th deadline for the 2006 Hall of Fame Voting ends, is it possible for the Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan membership to move quickly enough and in suffcient number to induct another well-respected member of our Federation into the 2006 Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame as 2006 Man of The Year?

Wouldn't that be a SUPER birthday gift from the Federation's members for one of our Charter Members, a former Chairman of the Board of Directors, a former TAC member, a recently featured instructor at the prestigious Guardians of the Art Seminar Series and personal instructor to some of the highest ranking members in the U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation Inc.?

What better way to honor our history than to successfully vote Sa Bom Nim Vic Martinov into Black Belt Magazine's Hall of Fame as 2006 Man of the Year? What better way to demonstrate our philosophy in action than by doing it in only 8 days!?

The link to cast your vote is

http://www.blackbeltmag.com/forms/hall_of_fame.cfm

Pass it on to everyone that would like to support the nomination.

Yours in the Moo Duk Kwan,

Joshua Duncan

Region 9

Student Presents "Soo Bahk Do™" For Class Project

2006-05-17T14:00:00.000-07:00

Ms. Gabrielle R., a student at Baran's Soo Bahk Do™ dojang recently did a school project that presented the various aspects of our Soo Bahk Do™ Moo Duk Kwan ® martial art. She included listing all the unique hyungs of our art, included terminology, standardized techniques and some history about our art. We want to thank "Gabby" for her efforts to educate her fellow students and teachers at her local school. We salute you... SOO BAHK!

HISTORY OF THE MOO DUK KWAN® FIST

2006-05-12T09:40:00.000-07:00

CLICK ON THE FIST IMAGE ABOVE OR THE LINK BELOW:

http://www.soobahkdo.com/Library/Articles/There_Is_Only_One_Moo_Duk_Kwan.pdf

READ ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE MOO DUK KWAN® AND THIS INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SYMBOL OF MARTIAL ARTS EXCELLENCE. The excellent article is written by Phil Duncan, Sa bom Nim, our Federation Executive Administrator.

The Strong Link between Soo Bahk Do™ and Character Education

2006-04-27T07:57:00.000-07:00

Master Roberto Bonefont, Sr. (left) and Allen Ruqus, Sa bom Nim (right) at the "Fitness Night" in Poughkeepsie, New York

On Wednesday April 26th, The President's Vision Tour Committee of Baran's Soo Bahk Do™ participated in a local Elementary School's Fitness Night. The Oak Grove Elementary School, located in Poughkeepsie, New York, hosted their annual "Fitness Night." The event is organized by the Physical Education department to bring increased awareness to Parents about their children's physical wellness. The school invites local businesses that cater to physical wellness.

The PVT Committee of Baran's Soo Bahk Do™ received an invitation to attend. The Committee setup the Federation Display and printed up some trifold handouts to give to parents and students. The trifold provided them with information on class schedules, a brief history of the Soo Bahk Do™ Moo Duk Kwan® martial art, and a short piece on the increasing need for "Character Education" for our children.

Through the use of Soo Bahk Do™ Moo Duk Kwan® training, children are guided through the various facets of "Character Education" that are taught through the use of the "Eight Key Concepts", our "Five Moo Do Values" and many other aspects of the Moo Duk Kwan® Philosophy. Basic to any character education, it concentrates on teaching children how to successfully meet life's challenges, by learning about responsibility, ethical behavior, developing and understanding trust, being respectful or learning about citizenship; it is this basic instruction that every Soo Bahk Do™ instructor probably teaches everyday, but may not label it "Character Education." Don't we teach our students how to meet life's challenges through the training they receive? Of course we do.

Not wanting to use the word "We" because I'm not a studio owner, but as loyal practitioners, we certainly are aware of our art's philosophy and it is the philosophy that affects our students, practitioners (parents and friends too) and keeps them in the dojang. There is a solid link between Soo Bahk Do™ Moo Duk Kwan® and character education, it's important that we keep that link strong through our training.

"Our Vision in Action"

Respectfully Submitted,
Roberto Bonefont, Sr.
Region 2

Moo Do In Action - Dan Sparring From Last Week's Tournament - Enjoy!

2006-04-08T03:29:00.000-07:00

Here's a video review of the Tournament - this video is about 8 minutes long and will take some time loading based on your internet connection. Enjoy.

Dan Candidates Training Hard for Upcoming Dan Shim Sa April 22nd!

2006-04-07T13:05:00.000-07:00

Press Release for the Poughkeepsie Journal

On Upcoming Dan Shim Sa in Piscataway High School

In New Jersey, April 22, 2006

(provided by the President’s Vision Tour Committee

Of Baran’s Soo Bahk Do™ school of Moo Duk Kwan ®

Martial art style.

Published in the Poughkeepsie Journal, April 5, 2006

President’s Vision Tour Committee Members are:

Debbie Lindeman, Sa Bom Nim – Co-Chair

Master Roberto Bonefont, Sr. - Chairperson

Allen Ruqus, Sa Bom Nim – Logistics Coordinator

Master Rachael Schepperly – Event Publicity Support

Parents:

Mrs. Catherine Parsons

ANNUAL MID HUDSON MOO DUK KWAN ® style Tournament is a BLAST!

2006-04-03T13:54:00.000-07:00

Students from Baran's Soo Bahk Do™ martial art school in Fishkill NY celebrate their attendance at the Annual Mid Hudson Moo Duk Kwan ® regional tournament held at Haldane High School, in Cold Spring NY. Just look at those happy faces. The Federation Display was available for photographs to all who attended, part of our PVT initiative to raise the awarness of our "Living Art". SOO BAHK!

Here are some more pictures.

Baran Sa bom Nim making the introductions!

Our early morning helpers!

This video may take some time to download based on your internet connection, it is 28 MB in size. At 48 Mbps the download takes less than a minute, slower connections will take longer.

Play the google video below and take a look at one parent who is actively involved in her daughter's character education through the practice of the Soo Bahk Do™ martial art Moo Duk Kwan ® style. Mrs. Catherine P has agreed to allow us to link her videoblog here. Thanks to Mrs. P and of course Sabrina, who shows us how "Yong Gi" can instill great spirit in what you do. Congratulations Sabrina on your great Moo Do demonstration. We salute you and your Mom and Dad.

Soo Bahk!

REGIONAL TOURNAMENT DATE SET FOR APRIL 2ND

2006-02-12T17:17:00.000-08:00

REGION 2 KICKS OFF THE TOURNAMENT SEASON Sunday, APRIL 2nd! Ed Frampton, Sa Bom Nim and Alex Baran, Sa Bom Nim will hold the Annual Mid-Hudson Soo Bahk Do™ art Moo Duk Kwan® style regional tournament. Mark your calendars now!

LOCATION: Haldane High School, Cold Spring, New York, activities and line up start early. Call the school at 845-896-2245 for further information on registration and start times.

Parents and Friends: Bring your cameras to take pictures, after the Tourney you can email them to me for posting here on the blogsite. We will have the Federation Display on hand for memorable photo opportunities.

In Moo Do,
Roberto Bonefont, Sr.
Dan Bon 29085

Training Tip Of The Week - Ahp Cha Nut Gi - Using the "Huri"

2006-02-12T16:51:00.000-08:00

Using the photos taken at a recent Ko Dan Ja training session with our Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang, he displays the proper contraction and expansion when performing an Ahp Cha Nut Gi (Front Kick). Notice in the sequence that he starts the contraction, then extends the leg forward, and most importantly retracts the leg to the same position. Start your movement with an inhale, exhale when you expand or extend your leg into the kick, inhale again when you retract your leg back to the preparatory position. Another tip to work on is to pivot on the standing leg when you extend the leg, this allows your "huri" to open when you extend and close when you retract.

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Guardians Of The Art Seminars Coming... Register now!

2006-02-12T11:59:00.000-08:00

TIME TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR MARCH 18TH, 2006. THE "GUARDIANS OF THE ART" (Hu Kyun In) SEMINARS WILL FEATURE CLINICS CONDUCTING BY PAST FEDERATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) AND SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE MASTERS. IT'S AN ALL DAY EVENT AT FEDERATION HEADQUARTERS, SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER NOW. One Day ONLY - all ranks - Early registration before March 4th, unlimited seminars $99 or $29 per session, late registration after March 4th, unlimited seminars $119 or $39 per session. Call Headquarters (888) SOO BAHK to register - Official Certificate of Participation for all who register before March 4, 2006.

CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE AND CHECK OUT WHO IS COMING.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Post 60th Anniversary of Moo Duk Kwan® celebration, July 28-30 Long Beach, California, at the Black Belt's Magazine 2nd Annual Festival of Martial Arts, Kwan Jang Nim will be presenting 4 seminars.

2006 National Championships
August 10-12, 2006, San Diego, California
Town and Country Resort Reservations: (619) 291-7131

Dojang Member's Trip to Korea Highlighted in NORTRAX NEWS

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Allen Ruqus, Sa Bom Nim, one of the Certified Master Instructors at Baran's Soo Bahk Do™ martial art school was recently given some local publicity in the regional newsletter NORTRAX Northeast News. Nortrax employs Ruqus Sa Bom Nim when he is not teaching the Soo Bahk Do™ martial art at the dojang (school). Nortrax featured a color photograph showing the members of the dojang who attended the 60th Anniversary of the Moo Duk Kwan®style in Seoul, South Korea this past October 2005. The members who attended the week long event are Master Roberto Bonefont, Sr., Allen Ruqus, Sa Bom Nim, Master Jared Rosenthal, and Master Rachael Schepperly. As part of the our President's Vision Tour Committee, the membership of the dojang is seeking ways to increase the awareness of the Soo Bahk Do™ martial art and the Moo Duk Kwan® style in our local community. We salute Sa Bom Nim for making our Soo Bahk Do™ style well known in the Northeast region and to all the Nortrax employees in the Northeast. SOO BAHK!

We teach the Korean SOO BAHK DO™ martial art MOO DUK KWAN® style Exclusively!

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Celebrating 60 Years of Martial Art Excellence!

Above: Debbie Lindemann, Sa bom Nim performing a traditional Korean Hyung (form) at the Dojang.

Baran's SOO BAHK DO™ school is celebrating it's 10th year of operation in Fiskhill, New York.

Our instructors and support staff: l to r:

Master Schepperly; Master Bonefont; Owner and Master Instructor, Alex Baran, Sa bom Nim; Debbie Lindemann, Sa bom Nim; and Allen Ruqus, Sa bom Nim.

Scheduled Classes: Will be posted here soon, if you need information call our school at (845) 896-2245.

The presentation of this information is privately initiated by Roberto Bonefont, Sr., who is responsible for its content and format. This presentation has been created by Roberto Bonefont, Sr., and presented by Roberto Bonefont, Sr., as a donation to, and contribution in service to, the U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation® Inc. in harmony with its chartered purpose to increase the public awareness of the Korean Soo Bahk Do™ martial art and the Moo Duk Kwan® system. Please note all trademark and copyright notices. Thanks to supporting Federation members who have allowed me to use their photographs in this blog.

A Year In Review

The National Championships in Florida

Moment with the Masters and Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa in Ramona, California

Annual Co-Sponsored Tournament

Ko Dan Ja Training Sessions in Springfield, NJ

60th Anniversary of the Moo Duk Kwan ® style in Seoul, South Korea - Sept-Oct 2005

Korean Dancers at the 60th banquet in Korea.

Below: Master Rosenthal gets recognized by the Kwan Jang Nim in Korea for his contributions to the Soo Bahk Do™ martial art Moo Duk Kwan® organization in Israel, where he is currently completing his advanced University studies.

The President's Vision Tour in May 2005 - Local areas schools attend seminar.

H.C. Hwang, the World Moo Duk Kwan® system's Kwan Jang Nim Inducted into Black Belt Magazine's Hall of Fame, as "Man Of The Year."

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Now he is honored on the cover as the "Man Of The Year for 2005."

Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang has been featured in many issues of Black Belt Magazine.

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The Founder/Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee was also inducted into the Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame as Man of the Year. Above The Founder was featured on the cover of Inside Kung Fu Magazine in the May 1975 issue, which I believe was the first time he was featured in a Western martial arts magazine.

WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL BLOG SITE!

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As part of our continuing process to increase the awareness of our Soo Bahk Do™ martial art, that started 60 years ago with the Korean Moo Duk Kwan® Association in Seoul, South Korea and in an effort to keep our school membership abreast of current events in the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation®, Inc., we offer our Blog Site.

WHAT'S NEW?

(2005 KDJSS in Ramona, California)

The 2006 Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa started last week. This is the 8 day long evaluation that is conducted for the U.S. Federation allowing Sam Dan candidates to achieve the level of Ko Dan Ja (Senior Level or Master Level) within the Moo Duk Kwan style®.

PRESIDENT'S VISION TOUR COMMITTEE

We are seeking volunteer parents to become members of our PVT committee. This committee will meet once a month at the dojang and discuss ways to spread the news about our Soo Bahk Do™ art. Some of the action will be taking will be based on your suggestions, ideas and input.

Once the committee is established, one of the first "actions" will be begin is to form a school "Demonstration Team". The purpose of the "demo team" is to organize local demonstrations and presentations that will display the philosophy and action of our art.

The team will be students from the dojang who are willing to give of themselves in order to increase the awareness of our art. The Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang has tasked us with increasing our membership by 10%, and we can do it. Any student who wants to participate on the "Demo Team" will have to meet specific requirements if they are currently attending school, for example, grade school, high school, etc. Students will be asked to maintain good grades at school, and provide proof to Sa Bom Nim Baran that they are succeeding in their school studies.

The other criteria will be practice.

Once you volunteer to be on the "Demo Team" you will be required to attend the practices in order to stay on the team. Scheduled practices will be worked out and posted on this blog and at the school.

So, we have lots of projects that we can make a reality with the help of our parents and students. Are you up to the challenge? If you are interested in participating in the PVT committee and be part of the "demo team", see Lindemann, Sa Bom Nim or Ruqus Sa Bom Nim to sign up. We appreciated your call to action! Will your name appeared on the MOO DO HONOR ROLL?

MOO DO HONOR ROLL

YOUR NAME

Soo Bahk!!