HOME DEPOT Safety Expo - PVT Action

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

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

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.