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2019 Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation Southwest Regional Leadership Camp

Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation
2019 Southeast Regional Championships
and Spring Cycle Dan Shim Sa

By International Master Michael Jett - Yuk Dan

The Atlantic Pacific Tang Soo Do Foundation held its first ever Leadership Event in Camden, Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Camden School of Arts & Technology. The event was coordinated by the Foundation and the Edmundite Missions. Grandmaster John St. James traveled from Atlanta, Georgia to greet the participants. Additionally, traveling was the team of Masters: SBN David Watson-Jones, SBN Allister Akong, and SBN Laura Lee Sandberg with Mrs. Jean Ann and Samantha Watson-Jones and Jesus Ramos from Atlanta.

The southeastern regional spring cycle Dan Shim Sa (Black Belt test) and annual championships took place in Cleveland, GA on April 20th and 21st. We started off with a great black belt test consisting of over 50 Black Belts and Cho Dan Bo (Black Belt Candidates) on Friday night April 20th. The test was a great demonstration of skill from all the participants, but we always have a few that stand out and go home with the coveted best of test trophies. For this test they were William Townsend for the adults and Katie Paris for the children, both from Eagle leadership Martial Arts.

 In its customary venue of Camp ASCCA in Jackson’s Gap, Alabama, the Southeastern region of the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation held a successful and enjoyable Black Belt Camp under the watchful eye of Grandmaster John St. James and Twelve other Masters from a variety of schools around the Southeast. 

 

On the weekend of April 21-22 the southeastern region of the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation had its spring cycle Dan Shim Sa (Black Belt test) and review, as well as its annual championships in Cleveland GA. Over 50 Black Belts and Cho Dan Bo (Black Belt Candidates) tested or reviewed on Friday night April 21st and then on Saturday the weekend continued with our regional championships and finished up with a great dinner to celebrate.

As I sit down to write this article about another great black belt camp, I am reminded of the many great times we have had at Black Belt Camp. This year was no different and in fact might have been the best we have ever had. Not only was the weather picture perfect and yet the filling of family and brotherhood was palpable.

 

On the weekend of April 15-16, the southeastern region of the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation had its spring cycle Dan Shim Sa (Black Belt test) and review, as well as its annual championships in Trussville, Alabama. Over 70 Black Belts and Cho Dan Bo (Black Belt Candidates) tested or reviewed at the Trussville Civic Center on Friday night April 15th. Two hundred and twenty (220) competitors gathered the next day with over 500 people in attendance at the same facility for the regional championships.

On the weekend of May 24th – 26th, the southeastern region of the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation had its spring cycle Dan Shim Sa (Black Belt test) and review, as well as its annual championships in Flowery Branch, Georgia. As always, it was a great opportunity to renew friendships, test ourselves and strengthen our Tang Soo spirit.

The Southeastern region of the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation had its annual Instructor’s Symposium, Black Belt Camp, and Dan Shim Sa on the weekend of November 7 – 9, 2014. Everything was held once again at Camp ASCCA in Jackson’s Gap, AL. The Instructor Training Symposium (ITS) & Camp started on Friday morning November 7th at 9am. We had 200 Masters, instructors, instructor trainees & students coming together for the weekend to learn, grow, and share.