Sunday, October 2, 2011

Tang Soo Do World - Who's Who Listing

I wanted to pass on this great link to Tang Soo Do World - Who's Who Listing
http://www.tangsoodoworld.com/whos_who.htm

You will see so many martial artists including:  Chuck Norris, Jae Joon Kim, Dale Drouillard, David J. Priam and more...

Andy Ah Po, Greg Boliard, Richard Byrne, Robert Cheezic, Wha Young Chung, William Clingan, James Cummings, Dale Drouillard, Mariano Estioko, Charles Ferraro, Dominick Giacobbe, Joe Goss Sr., Eung Kyo Han, Hyun Chul Hwang, Dennis Ichikawa, Pat Johnson, Darryl Khalid, Chong Su Kim, Chun Sik Kim, Chung Il Kim, Jae Joon Kim, Song Ki Kim, Tong Mun Kim, Kang Uk Lee, Ted Mason, Taek Ho Nam, Chuck Norris, Ed Ormanian, Ho Sik Pak, Song Ki Pak, David Praim, James Saffold, Frederick Scott, Myung Seok Seo, Jae Chul Shin, Michael Shintaku, John St. James, Benedetto Stumpf, Carl Tate, Roberto D. Villalba, Ki Yun Yi

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Tang Soo Do Forms

A good reference to Tang Soo Do Forms.

Note for Central Michigan Karate Students, we have some minor differences in movements or emphasis of techniques, however these are a good resource to check if you are stuck working on a form.  Remember to get with an instructor or upper ranking person to review any forms you are having difficulty with.

Special Thanks to Master D. McHenry for taking time to help other TSD Students.

Keecho Hyung Il Bu View Video Clip
Keecho Hyung Ee Bu View Video Clip
Keecho Hyung Sam Bu View Video Clip
Pyong-Ahn Cho Dan View Video Clip
Pyong-Ahn Ee Dan View Video Clip
Pyong-Ahn Sam Dan View Video Clip
Pyong-Ahn Sa Dan View Video Clip
Pyong-Ahn Oh Dan View Video Clip
Bassai View Video Clip
Naihanchi Cho Dan View Video Clip
Naihanchi Ee Dan View Video Clip
Naihanchi Sam Dan View Video Clip

Friday, September 9, 2011

Grandmaster Dale Drouillard

I wanted to pass along this link to the "Tang Soo Do World" web site honoring Grandmaster Dale Drouillard who was the first American to be awarded a Black Belt in Tang Soo Do.

LINK:  http://www.tangsoodoworld.com/whos_who_profiles/dale_drouillard.htm

I had the honor of meeting him at the KI Nationals in 2006 and also at 2nd & 3rd International Tang Soo Do Seminars hosted by Grand Master Kang Uk Lee.


My personal best training highlight so far in my career was in 2007 at the 3rd International Tang Soo Do Seminar.  I was invited to attend the masters workshop a small group session for learning Chil Sung 3 which was taught by Grandmaster Kang Uk Lee assisted by Grandmaster Dale Drouillard.  This was a small group session of about 24 people consisting of so many legendary martial artists.  The 1st position in class was filled by Grandmaster David J. Praim, proceeded by Master Floyd Soo, Master Mike March, Master Ed Cutlip, Master Kirk Rehn and many others.

I felt very honored to attend this class session and recognized that I would probably never in my life be in the same spot with so many Amazing Martial Arts Masters at one time. 




After the session I remarked to Grandmaster Praim that I had never imagined training in the same class with him and he laughed.  During this time I was training with the Shelby KI group, which is Grandmaster Praims Black Belt School.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Welcome Fall 2011 Karate Students

Welcome Back!

The 2011 Fall Training Schedule is listed below and if you have any questions please contact Mr. Chad Simon @ 989-621-9973.

Central Michigan Karate

2011 TRAINING LOCATIONS


-------------- MONDAY  -------------------

MMCC - Harrison
Beginning Class 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Int. / Adv. Class 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Mid-Michigan Community College
Gym Room 126
1375 S Clare Ave
Harrison, MI
(989) 386-6622
Instructor: Rick Dorman

CMU – Mt. Pleasant
Beginning Class 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Int. / Adv. Class 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Central Michigan University
Student Activity Center
(Rose 126 & Old Turf Room)
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Instructor:  Ed Hinck

-------------- TUESDAY  -------------------

HDC - Harrison
Beginning Class 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Int. / Adv. Class 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Brown Corners Church
(6 miles south of Harrison)
5540 South Clare Avenue,
 
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 621-9973
Instructor: Chad Simon / Al Post

-------------- WEDNESDAY  -------------------

MMCC – Mt. Pleasant
Beginning Class 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Int. / Adv. Class 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Mid-Michigan Community College
Pickard Campus - Room 112
5805 E Pickard Rd
Mt. Pleasant, MI
(989) 773-6622
Instructor: Chad Simon

-------------- THURSDAY  -------------------

Weidman CMK
Beginning Class 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Int. / Adv. Class 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Sherman Township Hall
3550 N. Rolland Rd. Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-2666
Instructor: Chad Simon / Michelle Garret

CMU – Mt. Pleasant
Beginning Class 9:00 – 10:30 pm
Int. / Adv. Class 9:00 – 10:30 pm
Central Michigan University
Student Activity Center
(Rose 126 & Old Turf Room)
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Instructor:  Ed Hinck

-------------- SATURDAY  -------------------

CMK - Mason
Beginning Class 8:00 – 9:30 pm
Int. / Adv. Class 8:00 – 9:30 pm
Mason Community Church
1000 E Columbia St
Mason, MI
(517) 331-2523
Instructor: Douglas & Angela Resseguie



At the present time I am training with the MSU Karate Club on Tuesday & Thursday nights.  We also have a class running in Mason on Saturday Nights.

I look forward to seeing everyone at a workout or testing soon.

Douglas

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

CMK Spring Testing - April 30th

The Central Michigan Karate Club 
2011 Spring Karate Testing

DATE:  April 30, 2011
TIME:  Starting at 10:00 AM

LOCATION:  The Michigan Room
Mid Michigan Community College
1375 South Clare Avenue
Harrison, Michigan 48625

LINK TO MAP of MMCC




Testing candidates should plan to arrive early and bring all items & equipment required for your specific testing.


Good Luck!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Chad Simon - 2nd Degree Black Belt


On Saturday December 12, 2009 the Central Michigan Karate Club held a Black Belt Testing in Farwell Michigan.


Mr. Chad Simon was promoted to 2nd Degree Black Belt after completing his formal testing program.


The CMK black belts in attendance for the event were as follows:


Mr. Paul Robb - 3rd Degree

Mr. Chuck Bowden - 2nd Degree

Mr. Douglas Resseguie - 2nd Degree

Mr. Lynn LaBrecque - 2nd Degree

Mr. Kelly Case - 1st Degree