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.