Training with the Masters 2010

The Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation would like to thank Master Viviian Thomas and the Bridgend Martial Arts Acedemy for hosting a fantastic training seminar. With over 250 partcipants and raising over £1000.00 for Marie Cure Cancer Care, the seminars were broken down into 6 sections with guest instructors from all over the UK delivering a wide diversity of subjects from the appications of self defense within traditional Tang Soo Do forms to the biomechanical analysis of kicking. 

January 2010 Dan Grade Promotions 

Congratulations to all those who were presented with their Dan Grade Certificates on Saturday 30th January 2010

First Dan Certificates: Back Row: Miss Ceri Carter, Miss Emma Thomas, Mr. Rhys Jones, Mr. Lewys Bullock, Mr. Lloyd Pridmore and Mr. Liam O'Connor

Front Row: Mr. Nathan Thomas, Mr. Niall Jones

Second Dan Certificate: Front Row: Mr. Kyle Thomas and Mr. Richard Chapman

Christmas Party 2009

Congratulations to "Mr Ceri Price" of the Treorchy Dojang for winning the best fancy dress outfit at the Christmas party. The Federation would also like to congratulate Kyo Sa Port and his fantastic students for making the evening a memorable event..... there are many, many photos but 

THIS one sums up the whole evening 

TANG SOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

November 2009 Dan Grade Promotions 

Congratulations to: (L-R) Miss Hannaheise Campbell, Mr Jonathan Legge, Mr Calum Murray, Mr Michael Greenaway (1st Dan) 

 Mr Luke Cannon (2nd Dan)

Mr Luke Cannon being presented with his 2nd Degree Black Belt by Master John Trudgill

Brazilian Juijitsu Seminar

The Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation would like to thank Mr Greg Greel and Mr Neil Williams for the fantastic seminar  they held at the Federation's Headquarters on Friday 13th November. The 2 hr seminar covered locks, holds and strangles, everyone of the participants said that they had a great time.

Congratulations

The Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation would like to congratulate Miss Alison Davies (2nd Dan) for completing the Cardiff Half Marathon. Alison ran for the Cystic Fibrosis Charity and raised a fantastic £300.00 . Well done Ma'am we are all very, very proud of you.

TANG SOO !!!!!

British Tang Soo Do Federation Tournament

On Saturday 24th October 2009 Master John Trudgill, Founder and Chief Instructor of the Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation was inducted into the British Tang Soo Do "Hall of Fame" by Master John Dove. Master Trudgill has had a positive influence on the landscape of Tang Soo Do in the UK since the inception of this federation and all of us within the Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation are delighted to see Master Trudgill recognised with this honour. 

Master Trudgill instills in his students and Instructors a belief in the core values of training within a Traditional Martial Art and in the value of keeping the art faithful to to its origins....surely the true meaning of the term 'traditional'. It is this fundamental belief in the benefits of training in truly traditional martial art, coupled with a brilliant coaching ability that has enabled the Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation to grow in the dramatic way it has and to have had such an influence on Tang Soo Do in the United Kingdom.

Congratulations Master Trudgill from all of us in the Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation.

Master Wayne Humphries

on behalf of all the Instructors and Students of the Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation.

On Saturday 24th October 2009 the Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation attended the British Tang Soo Do Federation annual Tournament in Rugby. All who attended had a great time in a warm and friendly competition.  We would like to thank Master Dove and his team of Instructors and helpers for making us feel so welcome.

Assistant Instructors Course  2009

Congratulations to everyone who took part in this annual course to enable senior students to assistant instruct within classes. This eight week course is not easy; with many students unable to commit to the time, effort and concentration that this course demands, only the very dedicated take part and pass. 

I am sure all who passed the course this year will be an asset to both their instructors and to the Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation.

Well done all.

New York 

Members of The Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation travelled to New York to compete in Master Rexers New York Central Classic. Once again Master Rexers championship was excellently organised with many many outstanding Tang Soo Do practitioners. One of these was Master Scott Richards who entered for the First time the Masters Division. 

Master Richards placed : Gold (Sparring) Gold ( Weapons) Silver (Forms) Silver (Breaking) OVERALL GRANDCHAMPION WEAPONS

September 2009, Dan Grade Promotions

Mr. D Nicholas 1st Dan, Mr. C Huish 2nd Dan, Miss L Howard 2nd Dan, Miss S Thomas 2nd Dan, Mr. K Williams 1st Dan

Very well done to all who were promoted in this Septembers grading. The Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation is well aware of the commitment, dedication and sacrifice that achieving these grades demands of our students. These belts are the culmination of years of hard work and are thoroughly deserved.

Bristol Tournament

Congratulations at all who took part in the Dragon Tang Soo Do annual tournament in Thornbury, Bristol. I had a great time, as did all who attended. Special Mention to Mr. Aaron Nicholas who won Grand Champion Adult Male and to Miss Louise Howard who won Grand Champion Junior Female. As a senior Instructor in The Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation I would also say how proud I was of the way ALL our students conducted themselves, both in and out of the ring. We are truly a traditional martial arts organisation, our standards are exacting; from our training, to our uniform, even to the conduct we expect from our students. The result of setting such high standards was plain to see in each and every category in which we took part. 

Congratulations to you all

                       Mr A Nicholas                                                                Miss C Thomas                                                                                            Mr T Butler

                                    Mr. K Thomas                                                                    Mr. P Summers                                                                       Miss L Howard 

GRANDCHAMPIONS 

                                                           Mr. Aaron Nicholas                                                                                         Miss Louise Howard

Bristol Group

August Promotions

Congratulations to Claire Davies and Alison Davies on passing and being presented their 2nd Dan certificates and belts

Congratulations to Mr. Kieran L Thomas, on passing and being presented with his first Dan or Cho Dan certificate and Midnight Blue Belt.

Special congratulations go to both Kyo Sa Nim Gilvey and Estes and ALL A.K. Karate Students for their fantastic grading held in San Diego

TANG SOO !!!!!!

Summer Camp 2009

What a fantastic 3 days !!!! the picture says it all...

July Charity Breaking Event

Members of the Swansea and District Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation helped to raise money to help Miss Chloe Griffiths travel to China and receive Stem Cell Therapy. It was a fantastic evening as the pictures show. Master Trudgill would like to thank all the Masters,Instructors and students who gave their time and help raise a staggering £1,300....... TANG SOO !!!!!!!

June Promotions

Back Row: A Nicholas, R Weston, TGC Berrington, LR Parry, K Randell, K Jones, D Thomas, J Port.    Front Row: Master Trudgill, E Kinsey, ER  MacMillan, A Jones,   S MacMillan, A Cooke, L Addiscott, S Richards.(missing from the photiograph Mr L. Addiscott)

Congratulations to all who were presented with their Dan Grade Certificates during the June Gradings. To Master Scott Richards on achieving his 4th Dan, to Mr Nicholas, Weston, Port and Addiscott on the presentation of their Third Dans: to D Thomas, E Kinsey and S Hicks on achieving their Second Dan.

Special Congratulations to all those awarded First Dan in the above gradings. T.G.C. Berrington, L.R. Parry, K. Randell, K. Jones, E.R. McMillan,               A .Jones,  S. H. MacMillan and  A .Cooke.

These promotions represent the culmination of YEARS of dedication to Tang Soo Do, First Dan represents a minimum of five years of training, Second Dan at least seven years, and for most practitioners these really are minimums. Third and Fourth Dan are grades achieved by so very few the time scale becomes almost irrelevant, (but we require a minimum of 10 years to Third Dan, and 14 years to Fourth Dan). Grading and promotion is by invitation only and the amount of time you have spent at a particular grade is only one of the criteria you have to surpass before being considered for the next grading and promotion. Senior Belts are invited to grade when they are considered ready to proceed and not before.

To be wearing the Midnight Blue belt issued by the Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation and the UTC marks the individual as exceptional. We set and maintain extremely high standards within our organisation, standards that only very few aspire to and even fewer achieve; sadly, many students fall by the wayside. But it is precisely because of our exacting standards our students who go on to achieve the Midnight Blue are considered some of the best Tang Soo Do practitioners in the World. 

very well done to all of you.

Special Congratulations 

Kyo Sa Nim Allyson Jones has been awarded the "Instructor of the year award  2009" by the Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation. The official award ceremony took place at the 2009 International Championships and was witnessed by Grandmaster Byrne (founder of the UTC) and Grandmaster Giacobbe (Founder of the Intercontinental Tang Soo Do Organisation) and was presented by Master Trudgill. Kyo Sa Nim Jones has been recognised by the Federation for her complete dedication, commitment and outstanding leadership abilities. The Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation is proud to have Kyo Sa Nim Jones as part of our constantly expanding Martial Arts family.

Respectfully

Master John Trudgill

Congratulations 

Master John Trudgill presenting Master Scott Richards with his Fourth Dan

Congratulations to Master Scott Richards who was presented his Fourth Dan certificate during the 2009 Traditional Tang Soo Do Federations', International Tournament, held on the 9th May 2009. 

This Promotion represents the culmination of YEARS of dedication to Tang Soo Do, and to Master Trudgill. The rank of Fourth Dan is achieved by very, very few. Regardless of aptitude or ability, most practitioners, (even those with great natural ability), fall by the wayside. Fourth Dan is reserved for those who can show levels of commitment, determination, single mindedness and tenacity; for those who continue to train and learn regardless of external circumstances: for those who sweat and toil in the Do Jang's night after night, lesson after lesson, year after year, what most would call "paying the price"

Mr. Scott Richards has earned the Rank of Fourth Dan, and the titles of  Master and Sa Bom Nim. Master Scott Richards has paid the price...in full.

TANG SOO!!!

written by Master Wayne Humphries and all the Masters of the Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation.

2009 

Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation

International Tournament.

The Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation would like to thank everybody who participated or contributed to making the 2009 International Tournament our best event to date. The Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation would like to give special thanks to the following remarkable ladies and gentlemen, without whose support the Tournament would have been a very different event.

Grandmaster Richard Byrne (American Tang Soo Do Association & United Tang Soo Do Congress)

Grandmaster Dominick Giacobbe (Intercontinental Tang Soo Do Organisation & United Tang Soo Do congress)

Master Mario Bellerino (Associazione Italiana Tang Soo Do)

Master Brian Edmondson (Tiger Gym International)

Master Robert Woodiwiss (Phoenix Tang Soo Do & Traditional Tang Soo Do International)

Master Wynford Williams (International Tang Soo Do Federation)

Master Jan van der Schee (All Tang Soo Do Organisation & United Tang Soo Do Congress)

Master Vivian Thomas (Bridgend Martial Arts Academy)

Master David Rexer (American Tang Soo Do Association & Rexers Karate Academy)

Master David Powell (World Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation)

Master Bert van Lith (Dojang Shin Kong & United Tang Soo Do Congress)

Master John Dove (British Tang Soo Do Federation)

Master Christopher White (Dragon Tang Soo Do)

Master John Correljé (Chon Kyong & United Tang Soo Do Congress)

Master John Parkinson (Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation of Great Britain)

Master Jacqui Fisher (Association of Traditional Martial Arts)

Master Kosta’s (International Martial Arts Games Committee)

A very sincere 'thank you', Grandmasters and Masters, for your encouragement, support and participation.

Master Wayne Humphries

Testing  

Tournament

Presentations

For More pictures from our International Tournament please click HERE

Seminars

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                 Grandmaster Richard Byrne                                 Grandmaster Dominick Giacobbe                                          Master David Rexer

For more pictures from these excellent seminars click HERE

A.T.O. Dutch Open

The Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation would like to thank the Members of the All Tang Soo Do Organisation for their wonderful hospitality and for organising such a fantastic event. Special mention should go to Mr Scott Richards, who swept the board with 4 gold medals, (Sparring, forms, breaking and weapons forms) this is an outstanding achievement amongst some extremely competent competition.

Congratulations

Master Trudgill presenting Kyo Sa A. Nicholas with his 3rd Dan

Kyo Sa Allyson Jones Presenting Mr. D. Thomas with his 2nd Dan

Congratulations go to Kyo Sa Aaron Nicholas for the presentation of his 3rd Dan Certificate and to Mr. Derek Thomas on the presentation of his 2nd Dan. Both certificates represent  the culmination of Years of effort and dedication to Tang Soo Do and are thoroughly well deserved.

Boston 2009

Grand Champion line up.

Boston Group, March 2009

On the 19th May 2009 the Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation attended Grandmaster Byrnes 40th year in Tang Soo Do Celebratory Tournament in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. All who attended this event had a fabulous time. We would like to thank Grandmaster Byrne and all his Masters and senior belts who worked so hard to make us feel welcome and our presence appreciated at an event with so many in attendance. Special mention should be made of our students efforts in this tournament; we had FOUR students in contention for the Grand Champion Forms competition which, given the number of entrants and the quality of those competitors, is a massive achievement. All of our students are to be congratulated not just for their exceptional performance within the competition rings, but for their deportment and etiquette outside the rings. This was a fantastic competition, thoroughly enjoyed by every single one of us.

Boston itself was a beautiful, old, (for the USA) city and it was nice to see the old colony being so well looked after for us in our temporary absence. The Holocaust memorial was one of the saddest and most thought provoking things I have ever seen.... words will be inadequate here so I will say no more.

Quincy market was a bustle of noise and smells...all the foods of the world (almost literally) under one roof (although I was disappointed not to see Quincy himself...one of my favorite TV characters. Very nice of the Bostonians to name a market after a fictional TV Medical  Examiner. (Before anyone emails me I know its also known as Feneuil Hall Market Place and is not named after Jack Klugman's character)). The fresh seafood was apparently wonderful, I can only speak for the chicken teriyaki which was fabulous.  It was COLD when we took the Tram ride tour of Boston but even so we managed to see quite a bit of this spectacular city. The tram driver and tour guide was mine of useful information and hugely entertaining, for example, did you know there are over 238 Dunkin Doughnuts in the greater Boston area? I certainly didn't but my world is a better place for knowing. Boston is a wonderful mix of very old architecture right up against the ultra modern, with libraries hundreds of years old next door to Starbucks, a great City of contrasts and a simply unforgettable place to visit.

...and finally, special mention must be made of two individuals. Two legends in the world of Hotel catering. Two stalwart protagonists in the constant struggle against excess alcohol consumption in the Boston area, their tireless (and joyless) efforts succeeded to the point we simply went elsewhere to eat and be merry....so three cheers to the Boston BarGoyle and her ever faithful assistant Kato, never was a hotel bar so fiercely or ruthlessly staffed.

Wayne Humphries