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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOV 9th Moo Duk Kwan Anniversary

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!

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

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

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®

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!

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

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

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...

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...

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