Columbus Tang Soo Do Academy

It is time, once again, for the annual Western PA Gup Clinic hosted by the WTSDA schools in the Pittsburgh area. These schools work hard every year to offer an outstanding day of training for WTSDA students of every age and every rank. This year the clinic will be held on Saturday, July 11th at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA in Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania. This is a great opportunity for students to train with WTSDA members outside of their school, learn from local Masters and senior ranking black belts, gain new perspectives on TSD basics and explore new areas of martial arts. This awesome day of training is followed up with a group picnic at a local park. This is a great opportunity to relax with other students and celebrate the hard day of work you just completed. All family members are invited to attend the picnic as well. Paperwork for this event is available here. Please make sure that you fill the paperwork out completely and turn it in to one of your instructors by MOnday, July 6th.

The CTSDA Summer Session begins on Monday, June 8, 2009 and we are looking forward to an exciting summer of classes and regional training events! The youth classes will continue to be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:20 p.m. and the Adult Classes will continue to be held on Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30-9:00 p.m. To register, please see the front desk staff at the Licking County Family YMCA Western Branch located at 355 W. Broad Street
Pataskala, Ohio 43062 or call 740-964-6522.

Testing will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Here’s all the information you will need for the big day:

When/Where/Directions

Youth Testing will begin promptly at 12:30PM. We suggest students arrive no later than 12:00 in order to walk from the garage, change, fill out any lingering paperwork and get used to the training room. By 12:20, we will begin warming up the children for the test.

Adult Testing will begin promptly at 1:30 PM. We suggest students arrive no later than 1:00 in order to walk from the garage, change, fill out any lingering paperwork and get used to the training room.

The testing will take place at The Ohio State University RPAC center, room A200. The easiest place to park is in the Neil Avenue Parking Garage for $3.00. Here are directions showing how to get to the Neil Ave. Garage from the Y.

Students from Buckeye Tang Soo Do will be at the different exits, pointing you in the right direction.

What do I need to know?

All students are responsible for knowing the material on their rank sheet. Each section is graded on a percentage basis. Students may be asked to think outside of the box and apply their knowledge in a new and challenging way. Show good spirit and do your best!

What do I need to bring?

All students should bring their uniform and Gup manual. Children will not spar at this exam, but adults should bring their mouthpiece, and any additional protective gear they wish to use.

How Much does it Cost?

The cost for testing is $25.00 and it is due by the day of the test. Please see me if you need to make alternate arrangements.

Last thing…

RELAX! If this is your first testing, just be ready to do your best and show your best spirit. You aren’t expected to know everything or do everything perfectly. All of the graders started just like you, and they remember their first test very well. Make sure you are well hydrated and have a good dinner the night before!

Tang Soo!!!

Registration for Spring Session II has begun. The second session begins Monday, April 20, 2009. Make sure you register for Tang Soo Do this week or before class on Monday. Classes will continue at the same times: Youth 6:30-7:20 p.m. and Adults 7:30-9:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. We look forward to seeing everyone return and meeting any newcomers interested in trying Tang Soo Do!

Come join The Columbus Tang Soo Do Academy for the Licking County Family YMCA Western Branch’s Health Kids Day on Saturday, April 18th. This event begins at 12:00 p.m. and runs until 2:00 p.m. The focus is on teaching children healthy behaviors and activities while showcasing programs available through the Y. Kids will have the opportunity to try multiple activities including an introduction to Tang Soo Do. For more information about Healthy Kids Day contact the Western Branch YMCA at 740-964-6522.

Every spring a Region 5 studio hosts the Regional Championships with Grandmaster Shin! This year the tournament will be held in Villa Park, Illinois (near Chicago) the weekend of April 17th - 19th. The weekend consists of the regional black belt test Friday night, the tournament Saturday, and on Sunday students can attend a half-day clinic where they will have the opportunity to train with Grandmaster Shin as well as other masters and instructors from Region 5. Paperwork for this event is available here.

The early registration deadline is March 25th, after that the price will increase by $10. The official close of registration is April 1st. Make sure you get your instructors signature before the deadline. If you have any questions, please see either of your instructors.

All CTSDA classes will be cancelled on Wednesday, March 4th. Makeup classes are scheduled for Saturday, March 7th. The youth class will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the adult class will begin at 9:00 a.m. If you have any questions please see one of the instructors.

The Columbus Tang Soo Do Academy will be holding makeup classes for the two that were cancelled in January due to inclement weather. These makeup sessions will be held on Saturday, February 14th and Saturday, February 21st in the matted area of the Licking County Family YMCA Western Branch. The youth session will run from 8-8:50 a.m. and the adult class will run from 9-11 a.m. These are not required classes, rather they are being offered for those who would like some additional training time. If you have any questions please see one of the instructors.

Today’s class has been canceled due to severe weather in Licking County. We will be announcing an optional makeup class in the near future, probably on a Saturday.

Paperwork for the Central Ohio Clinic can be downloaded from this link.  There is no need to send in paperwork, as all registration will be handled that morning at the door.

There will be a special, youth-oriented clinic for our kids, with age and rank appropriate activities led by the Master’s and Head Instructors of our Region.

The Central Ohio Clinic is a WTSDA event, hosted by Buckeye Tang Soo Do, and is an outstanding opportunity for students in Columbus to work with Masters and Instructors from our Region without having to take a long road trip.  In addition, this year will feature two special guests from the Pittsburgh area: Ms. Julia Harvey and Ms. Linda Russo.

All students are strongly encouraged to attend!