USKF NEWSLETTERSummer 2014 • Volume 2 • ISSue 2

A publIcAtIon of the unIted StAteS KIdo federAtIon

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On April 26, 2014 I received my 9th Dan in Traditional TaeKwon-Do from Grandmaster Robert Dunn among an assembly of other noted grandmasters. The occa-sion was attended by martial artists from all over the country, past and present students, instructors, and family members. It was the last promotion I will ever receive in the art of TaeKwon-Do.

I have grown old enough that the stripes on my belt will no longer increase. While this may sound flippant, it is not. Many years ago as a younger master I was teach-ing a seminar with a long deceased Grandmaster that I had just met. I was in awe over his rank and knowl-edge. I had the honor of picking his brain for an after-noon while on a boat ride around the lakes of upstate New York. A lot of the conversations we had that day are most likely the food for a different post. One of the things he said to me, however, was don’t be impressed by the rank, “I am just getting older.” I understood what he was saying, but knew that there was more to it. Right?

As the years chased by my rank slowly increased. At each new rank, I matured a little more into my role as a teacher and mentor. Last weekend, I started on my final martial arts journey in TaeKwon-Do. It is the be-ginning of a new chapter for me and the end of an old one. As a 9th Dan, I can no longer be promoted in my primary art. I have risen to the end of that structure. It is a bitter-sweet moment that I contemplate ... an ending

and a beginning.

Time and choices made along the way have made me the person that I am. I am honored and nervous about this change. I have met the men whose steps I have been asked to walk in and I find myself feeling small. Their strides are longer and more sure than mine. I feel inadequate, unprepared, and unworthy despite it all. At 9th Dan I am a white belt again. I have to empty my cup and fill it with something new.

My journey to this point took time. I did not feel my wis-dom increase in concert with my age or even my physi-cal skills, but then again I didn’t feel the color of my hair changing either. I often feel my body is falling apart with old injuries, yet I will do things I would chastise a lower rank for doing because I feel I am the one who should do it. It is like that when you walk in the shoes of giants, you put your all into being a shadow of greatness. The shoes I follow in are huge.

As I move forward with this responsibility, I understand things will change for me. I have to be more than I am, but I still have to maintain my sense of self. I need to know when to tell an up-coming martial artist to enjoy the journey and not be impressed by my rank because “I am just getting older.”

Left to Right: GM Patrick Hickey Kwanmukan; GM Brandon Rog-ers Kukkiwon Advisory Board; GM Troy Trudeau World TaeSool Association; GM Jeff Helaney US Kido Federation, GM James Rosenbach; GM Robert Dunn International Jun Tong TaeKwon-Do Federation; GM Rodney Kauffman.

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2014 uSKf blAcK belt hAll of fAme Omaha, Nebraska – GM Jeff Helaney, president of the United States Kido Federation announced the 2014 inductees for the Black Belt Hall of Fame at ceremo-nies held in Omaha, Nebraska on April 26, 2014. This event recognizes a limited number of martial artists each year for their unique contributions to the martial arts. Helaney said, “It is important to truly recognize excellence and effort whenever possible. Each person at this event has dedicated his or her life to the prom-ulgation and promotion of the arts. We are proud to recognize each of their talents and character through this event.“

2014 hAll of fAme InducteeS:Pioneer and Legend - Robert DunnDiamond Lifetime Achievement - Troy TrudeauGrandMasters of the Year - Patrick Hickey, Brandon RichardsMasters of the Year - Alfredo Hernandez, Jesus Ali-cea, Liver Pabon Matos, Kevin McDanielOutstanding Instructors of the Year - Jim Rae-misch, Brian Zich, Mathiam MbowOutstanding Assistant Instructor of the Year - Colton Decker, Isaiah PriceOutstanding Contributions to the Martial Arts - Henry Hathaway, David Rossiaky, James RosenbachOutstanding Martial Arts Magazine Publisher - Kyle Franklin, TaeKwonDo Times Magazine

2014 excellence AwArdS wInnerS:Outstanding School of the Year -Steve Tucker; Open Circle Martial ArtsOutstanding Student of the Year -Jacob Price.

The 2015 United States Kido Federation Black Belt Hall of Fame is scheduled to be held in the greater Chicago-land area. For 2015 nominations, please contact eitherJason Frymire: IMJAF88@aol.comDavid Rossiaky: David.Rossiaky@gmail.com

the prActIce of power: pArt IIBy: David Rossiaky III DanFrom The Practice of Power: A Deconstruction of the Theory of Power and Its Application to Patterns

Remember that traditional style drills, forms included, are intended to develop muscle memory, or uncon-scious reactionary impulses related to physical mo-tions. However, despite our best training methods and

disciplined training, a real fight is much different from a simulated fight. Physiologically, any situation that puts you in a position where your life may be in jeopardy will trigger an adrenaline rush associated with the fight-or-flight response. Often times, we may not be expecting an altercation, adding the element of surprise into the mix along with the disorientation that can occur when faced with performing martial arts in an environment and clothing that you do not typically associate with TaeKwon-Do. You may find yourself defending only yourself, or defending family, friends, or innocent by-standers. All of these possibilities have a negative im-pact on your ability to perform at your maximum poten-tial.General Choi Hong Hi, indisputably the most influen-tial and instrumental figure in the development of Tae-Kwon-Do, was aware of this phenomenon of a dimin-ished proficiency in a combat situation. He devised the theory of power as a methodical and systematic six-pronged remedy to this effect, and patterns were creat-ed to put the theory of power into practice. In this way, patterns can be thought of as the practice of power.

Consider the following example to illustrate the con-nection and purpose of patterns and the theory of pow-er. Let us say for the sake of this demonstration that on average, a martial artist is able to utilize, in an actual fight, 75% of the power they are able to generate when practicing under ideal training conditions. When one consistently exploits the six components of the theory of power in their practicing routine, namely through the performance of patterns, they are able to use all 100% of their potential power in training. This means that in a genuine physical conflict, someone training in this manner could be expected to make use of 75% of their total potential power (as .75 x 100 = 75%).

Now, suppose someone else trains without properly applying the theory of power. Perhaps they are not us-ing all six elements, they do not understand the link between traditional style and fighting style, or they do not practice their forms frequently enough. The causes could be many, but the results will be the same. Using this training regimen, perhaps they are able to use 75% of their potential power when training. In this instance, when this person ends up in an actual fight, they can only be expected to use 56.25% of their true poten-tial power (as .75 x 75 = 56.25%). Thus, by training 25% less effectively (the result of a failure to employ the theory of power when practicing), one can expect to additionally lose nearly 20% of their effectiveness in a potentially life-or-death situation. While I cannot guarantee the outcome of either of the two scenarios outlined above, I can say with great confidence that the

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creAtIng unIty one Step At A tIme! The United States Kido Federation (USKF) has been quietly working in the background the last several years to bring together Korean heritage style martial artists through an informal network of associations. Ac-cording to USKF President GM Jeff Helaney the goals of the Federation are to breakdown organizational bar-riers, promote growth, create training opportunities, and maintain instructional standards for Korean style martial arts as they continue to grow and develop in the USA. Last year GM Robert Dunn, President of the Interna-tional Jun Tong TaeKwon-Do Federation (JTF), and Helaney took the first step by announcing an affiliat-ed organization status between the two groups. The movement continues this year with the addition of the World Tae Sool Association (WSTA) to the group of affiliated organizations. According to WTSA Presi-dent Troy Trudeau, “Unity in Korean martial arts helps us cultivate true spirit, knowledge, and growth for the continued success of our instructors, students, and schools.” The three groups are currently working together to cross promote training opportunities, tournament, and knowledge exchange.

the eSSence of teAchIng:motIVAtIon

By: Grandmaster Robert DunnFrom: The Jun Tong TaeKwon-Do Federation Instructor Develop-ment Course

Motivation is the mental spark that energizes a person for action. To energize your body, you must first open your mind. To open your mind, you must be aroused by an internal or external stimulus. This stimulus is known as motivation.

In a teaching environment, the stimulus may be differ-ent for each individual or it may be a common factor in a group activity. To motivate your students, you must first discover what stimulates them to learn.

Students may be motivated if they want to achieve the superior performance levels and psychological rewards that the martial arts can offer. If they are not motivated, their training will become mechanical and their performance will be poor. The single best way to

motivate your students is to be a highly motivated per-son yourself.

When a student reaches a designated goal, help him to establish the next goal immediately. Ongoing goals will encourage students to increase their efforts. You can motivate students by creating a system of rewards and incentives.

Material rewards may include: medals, achievement awards, trophies, promotional testing, etc. Non-materi-al rewards are also important for the motivation of stu-dents. Verbal incentives and encouragement in a class setting are particularly effective for building student confidence and peer respect.

So we can conclude that motivated behavior is the di-rect result of the presence of proper student arousal and a goal oriented atmosphere created by the instruc-tor. Listed below are a few tips about motivating your students:

1) Never hesitate to encourage or praise students when they perform well.

2) Always encourage students to try again when they have made a mistake or experienced failure.

3) When setting goals clearly state: what the goal is, how to proceed, and how the student will know when the goal is achieved.

4) Present new tasks in small, easy to complete steps.

5) “Failure is the predecessor of success.” Students must learn to overcome failure and use it as “a stepping stone on the road to success.”

Be sure to check future editions of this newsletter for more of The Jun Tong TaeKwon-Do Federation Instructor Development Course.

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omAhA nAtIonAl mArtIAl ArtS chAmpIonShIp IVOmaha, NE – The 2014 Omaha National Martial Arts Championship kicked off on Friday, April 26 with a number of great FREE seminars from noted martial artists GM Robert Dunn, GM Troy Trudeau, GM James Rosenbach, and GM Rodney Kauffman.

Saturday’s event kicked off with open ceremonies by the Stratcom Joint Color Guard and Douglas County Commissioner Mary Ann Borgenson. Over 800 spec-tators, judges, competitors, and volunteers packed into the event gymnasium for over 120 different competition divisions, including: Traditional Forms, Creative Forms, Light Contact Point Sparring, Light Contact Continuous Sparring, Self-Defense, Team Forms, Weapons, and more.

All competitors who placed in their divisions pre-quali-fied for the 2015 WOMAA World Martial Games in Eu-rope. The tournaments OVERALL Tournament Grand Champions:

Under Black Belt Under 18 – Abby McFarlandUnder Black Belt Over 18 – Alissa KuehnBlack Belt Under 18 - Casey MontgomeryBlack Belt Over 18 - Jason Frymire

the deVelopment of the KwAnS

By: Grandmaster Robert Dunn

Kwan in Korean literally means building or hall, but when used in martial arts it can also refer to a school or clan of martial artists who follow the same style and/or leader. At the time, there were 9 major Kwans through-out Korea and once someone joined a particular Kwan, it was very difficult to transfer to another Kwan. When someone wanted to transfer to another Kwan, his origi-nal Kwan Jang had to authorize and approve the trans-fer, but in reality the Kwan Jang usually threatened the member using authoritative means in an effort to per-suade the potential transferee to not leave. This was a critical issue in those days.

KAng duK won

The Kang Duk Won was founded after the Korean War in 1956 by two people who practiced martial arts at the YMCA Kwon Bup Bu. They were HONG Jong Pyo and PARK Chul Hee. The first Kwan Jang was HONG Jong Pyo.

The Kang Duk Won was founded after YMCA Kwon Bup Bu’s founder, YOON Byung In, was kidnapped to North Korea. HONG Jong Pyo and PARK Chul Hee had conflicts with LEE Nam Suk and KIM Soon Bae, which led to a separation. Regarding this, Kang Duk Won’s second Kwan Jang, PARK Chul Hee, said: “After the Korean War, when the members were scattered, the Chang Moo Kwan and Kang Duk Won came out of the YMCA Kwon Bup Bu’s root. Therefore, we cannot say that the Kang Duk Won was from the Chang Moo Kwan.”

After starting the dojang in Shin Sul Dong, Seoul in 1956, Kang Duk Won was named, which meant: “a house of teaching generosity.” This motto became the symbol of the Kang Duk Won.

The Kang Duk Won was not a big school. The first members were 1) LEE Kum Hong; 2) KIM Yong Chae (5th KTA President); 3) LEE, Jung Hoo; 4) LEE, Kang Hwi; 5) HAN Jung Il; 6) KIM Pyung Soo; 7) JI Seung Won; 8) IM Bok Jin and others.

Later the Kang Duk Won constantly moved from Chang Sin Dong to Chung Jin Dong to Suh Dae Moon Gu to Seoul Gymnasium to Suh Dae Moon Gu Lottery and other places. When LEE Kum Hong became the third Kwan Jang, the Kang Duk Won moved to In Sa Dong and settled there. Presently, the Kang Duk Won Moo Do Hwe continues on.

hAn moo KwAn

LEE Kyo Yoon founded the Han Moo Kwan in August 1956, and it was the leader of the new schools in the mid 1950’s. Even now, LEE Kyo Yoon denies that the Han Moo Kwan was a split from the Ji Do Kwan. After the Cho-sun Yun Moo Kwan’s CHUN Sang Sup was kidnapped to North Korea during the Korean War, ev-erything was in chaos, so LEE Chong Woo opened the Ji Do Kwan, and he himself opened the Han Moo Kwan. Therefore Han Moo Kwan’s root is not Ji Do Kwan, but rather from the Cho-sun Yun Moo Kwan. This is LEE Kyo Yoon’s claim.

LEE Kyo Yoon says: “In November 1950, I came back to Seoul and taught Tang Soo Do (Taekwon-Do). But

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the Cho-son Yun Moo Kwan’s LEE Jae Hwang said the building I was using was a Yudo place, so he insisted that I leave. After thinking for a long time, I went to visit Vice President LEE Sang Mook of the Korean Amateur Sports Gymnasium and he allowed me to start a Tae-kwon-Do club and teach.”

Back then, the Han Kuk Che Yuk Kwan taught boxing, Judo, wrestling, weight lifting and fencing as a universal gym. With the permission of LEE Sang Mook, LEE Kyo Yoon taught Taekwon-Do (Tang Soo Do) temporarily and secured 200 members. However, conflicts with LEE Chong Woo became amplified and with LEE Sang Mook’s suggestion, he temporarily stopped teaching Taekwon-Do. Then he went to Chang Sin Dong of Jong Ro Gu, Seoul at the backyard of Kang Moon High School to open his own school. This led to the founding of the Han Moo Kwan. The period of the Chang Sin Dong was a hardship.

“He called his tent with a straw mat for a floor, a … Dojang.”

Jung do KwAn

The Jung Do Kwan was founded by LEE Yong Woo, right after the Korean War in 1954 at the Lottery in Suh Dae Moon Gu, Seoul. The Jung Do Kwan had no conflicts or disagreements with the Chung Do Kwan, which was a unique difference from the other Chung Do Kwan branch or annex Kwans.

LEE Yong Woo discusses the naming of his school: “I wanted to open a dojang, but just couldn’t think of any good names. At that time, my training buddy, UHM Woon Kyu in the Chung Do Kwan suggested to take out the dot from Chung character and name my school the Jung Do Kwan. This was a very good idea I thought. The meaning of Jung Do, ‘Stepping the right way’, was the identical meaning of a martial artist’s spirit, so I’ve decided to name my school the Jung Do Kwan.”

Back then, the Jung Do Kwan’s area was about 100 pyong. However, word of LEE Yong Woo’s unique train-ing program that was distinctive from other schools at-tracted many students. To meet the increasing number of students, LEE Yong Woo taught five different class

fIrSt uSKf retreAt

Rivera Maya, Mx - US Kido Federation members from across the United States gathered at the beau-tiful eco-resort, Barcelo Maya, for a weekend of train-ing, fraternity, and fun. Early morning workouts on the beach included topics such as directed targeting, grap-pling, and technique flow. Afterwards participants en-joyed a number of area activities such as: snorkeling, sailing, dolphin rides, day trips to archeological sites, and zip lining through the jungles. If you weren’t lucky enough to participate this year, make sure you join us next year for an amazing event!

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person who made the theory of power central to their training is far more likely to walk away from a fight in one piece than someone who does not properly utilize the theory of power.

Before moving on to the individual elements of the the-ory of power, I will quickly recap what we have already covered and why it is relevant. The theory of power consists of six components: reaction force, concen-tration, equilibrium, breath control, speed, and mass. When combined properly, the constituent pieces of the theory of power work together to allow you to use 100% of your potential power under ideal conditions. Patterns are a series of movements that allow you to practice using the theory of power. Through diligence and rep-etition, patterns teach your body to dodge, block, and counterattack with minimal conscious thought. This allows for maximum efficiency and the greatest like-lihood of survival in a real fight, which is the ultimate goal of martial arts training. With this always in mind, let us move on to discuss the individual elements of the theory of power and how to use each of them when practicing patterns. We will start with breath control.

Breathing is a good place to begin thinking about the theory of power, as one can be fairly confident that ev-eryone already has at least some familiarity with breath-ing. But in all seriousness, breathing as it applies to the theory of power is much different than typical day-in day-out breathing. Rather than a steady rhythm, breath control calls for inhalations and exhalations to occur in correspondence with particular motions. Inhaling, as a general rule, is to take place between motions, while exhaling punctuates the impact of a strike, block, kick, or other motion, whether offensive or defensive.

Principally, exhaling, particularly a sharp exhalation, tightens the core muscles of the abdomen. The bene-fits of this are manifold. A tensed core allows for unre-stricted motion, aiding in the execution of all of the other components of the theory of power. Through practice, one will learn quite naturally to inhale while between techniques and to exhale at the moment of attack or defense. Using this method of breath control allows one to delivery maximum force whether attacking or blocking in addition to sustaining minimum injury when struck by an opponent, all while becoming winded as slowly as possible. It is worth noting that the same prin-ciple that causes exhaling to protect you when you are hit by an attacker works just as well when thrown or performing break falls.

There are several additional benefits to using breath

control that are not strictly related to the theory of pow-er. When performing patterns as a part of a group, rath-er than individually, the exhalation that corresponds to the end of each movement is the principle indicator used by members of the group to maintain a uniform pace. This allows each individual to keep their eyes on their targets rather than on the people around them. It is also important to mention that ki-hoping is an exten-sion of breath control. In actuality, a ki-hop is really just a louder, more forceful exhalation. In an actual fight, a ki-hop is a perfectly acceptable means of exhaling, as it will not only allow for maximum power, but it will likely startle your opponent and draw attention to your situation as well.

While practicing patterns, use your breathing as an in-dicator that the motion is completed. Exhaling should happen at the end of each movement, simultaneous with the hands and feet landing in their proper posi-tions. This applies equally to both attacking and de-fending motions. Inhale in preparation of movement between each technique. With the exception of tech-niques performed in continuous motion, each move is to be performed with only a single breath. Finally, it is never a good idea to hold your breath while perform-ing patterns; this will starve your muscles of oxygen, putting a negative strain on them, in addition to making your movements less efficient, all while robbing each technique of potential power.

Be sure to check future editions of this newsletter for the rest of The Practice of Power: A Deconstruction of the Theory of Power and Its Application to Patterns.

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es, which finished late at night.

With the school’s motto, “I am an honorable man with-out shame”, the Jung Do Kwan opened additional schools in Masan, Wool San, Chang Won, Mok Po and Kim Je, spreading its power. The Jung Do Kwan’s first students were: 1) JANG Yong Gap; 2) KIM Jae Ki; 3) KIM Ki Dong; 4) OH Bu Woong; 5) JOO Ki Moon; and 6) PARK Tae Hyun. Later, fol-lowing in their footsteps were 1) PARK Kyung Sun; 2) SHIM Myung Gu; 3) KIM Myung Hwan; 4) KIM Hak Kuen; 5) CHUN Young Kuen; 6) CHUN Sun Yong; 7) LEE Jong Oh.

During the mid 1950’s there were many Kwans in Ko-rea, each placing a different philosophy on techniques and training, based on their origins. “There were about 40 different Kwans who ushered in the age of Tae-kwon-Do.”

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