We will be performing on the street directly in front of the main stage (located on the North end of Main Street.)  We will meet behind the stage at 3:30 p.m. and walk to the demonstration area as a group.  Since there won’t be a convenient changing area, please wear your dobohk pants, and bring your top and belt.  Parents, please make sure if you stay at the fair that your child removes their belt and top to keep it clean!  Wearing shoes is strongly suggested! You may also want to apply sunscreen and bring water.

This is an excellent chance for the members of CTSDA to participate in a community event and show the city what our school represents.  It’s also a great opportunity to recruite new students to our classes!

What are we going to be doing?  The demo will be much like a regular class, except in front of people!  We will do some drill, forms, one steps and other fun stuff.  It will be over before you know it, and you’ll barely notice the crowd once we begin.

We couldn’t do a good demo without you, so THANK YOU!

When/Where/Directions

Youth Testing will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. We suggest students arrive no later than 8:30 in order to walk from the garage, change, fill out any lingering paperwork and get used to the training room. By 8:50, we will begin warming up the children for the test.

Adult Testing will begin promptly at 10:30 AM. We suggest students arrive no later than 10:00 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 134.  This is different from previous tests. 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 (cash or check made out to Columbus Tang Soo Do Academy) 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!!!

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!!!

The first fall session will take place  from 9/8 – 10/25.  For further information on membership and location, please call the Y (until their web site is back online) at (740)964-6522

We look forward to starting classes in our new home, and we hope you join us!

Obviously, this decision was not reached lightly as we’ll always remember our roots in Columbus. However, the new location will provide us with greater opportunities to enhance our presence in the martial arts community of central Ohio and to reach an even greater audience.

Tang Soo!

Tom

The class will be held at Lifetime Fitness in the Easton Town Center from 10:30-1pm in the basketball gym.  Since it is in conjunction with a Lifetime Fitness open house, there is no charge to enter the facility that day.  Please see your instructor for a release waiver.

Here’s an example of our logo as it is on my dobohk.  As you can see, it is a colorful design that has some geometic complexity to it, but really is no more than a central circle with 8 other circles heading out at 45 degree angles from the center.  Overlapping areas have been creatively shaded to add a little contrast.

The colors used represent the progression of the belt ranks in Tang Soo Do.  Starting at white, we move around the circle to black belt, and finally, Master which is represented by a black belt with a red stripe through the middle.

You might notice on my uniform, that area is unmarked.  The reason for that is simple: I haven’t yet achieved that level of proficiency.  In fact, all students start out with a clean logo.  As they progress through the ranks, they are invited to fill in the notches for their respective rank.

I have my students do this for three main reasons:

Firstly, it allows each student to show their progress; how far they’ve come, and how far they still have to go.  By leaving the notch for Master blank, I am reminded how I still have a long way to go in my training.  As a green belt, it is an excellent reminder of how you’ve only just begun your journey, but it still allows you to take a moment to celebrate your achievement.

Secondly, you get a feeling for how all of the ranks are interconnected and form an equal part of the design.  White belts are not smaller than blue belts or red belts or even Masters.  A martial art needs all of these elements for success.  Without Black Belts, junior rank cannot learn; without junior rank, Black belts have no one to teach.  Taking a spoke out of the wheel causes enough stress to break the entire wheel.

Finally, allowing each student to paint in their own uniform puts part of the process in their hands.  They may choose to paint very carefully, or very fast.  They may want to even use tape to keep themselves from straying out of the lines.  Either way, they are doing it their way.  In the end, that is what we ask of all martial arts students: that they take responsibility for their own training and make their own unique contributions.