Welcome John F. Kennedy TSD - Tijuana, Mexico

Region 12 welcomes a new club to the World Tang Soo Do family.
The John F. Kennedy Tang Soo Do Club in Tijuana, Baja, California Mexico. Pictured is the inaugural Gup promotion review and clinic held Saturday May 31st, 2008 at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Tijuana Mexico. Twenty five shinny new white belt students led by instructor Perla Uribe enthusiastically demonstrated their skills as Master Larry D'Ercole looked on. The school is supported by a wonderful team on Tang Soo Do moms and dads as well as the school system providing a genuine positive environment for the students.

Graduacion de Danes Mar Del Plata, Argentina

Congratulations to newly promoted DAN members of Mar Del Plata, Argentina. Lucas Palomba Cho-DAN and Maria Gimena E-DAN both of Serapio Studio. The DAN presentation ceremony took place at the TSD Pampa Dojang (instructor Norma Difore) in Mar Del Plata with Master Walter Serapio, and Master Marilen Salazar directing.

Sinaloa Clinica Regional Mexico

World Tang Soo Do Association
Clinica Regional Mexico
Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico
Fecha: 26th de Abril , 2008
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Local: SPLASH CLUB
carretera libre a Mazatlán km 6.5
culiacan Sinaloa mexico
http://splashclub.com.mx

Director Master Larry Dercole
mastrlarry@aol.com

Registros y Costo: Contact coordinidores.
Coordinators: Master Ignacio Sanudo sanudotsd@hotmail.com
BSBN Antonio Gonzalez tonoteka7@hotmail.com

Todos nivels.

10º Campeonato Sudamericano WTSDA 2007

The (Campeonato Sudamericano WTSDA) was again celebrated on December 9th at the Club Independente in Avellaneda, Buenos Aires, Argentina. This year marked the 10th anniversary of this bi annual event and drew competitors from throughout Argentina and Chile. Our special guest included many of the Masters from the recent Latin American Masters Camp (LMAC) and of course our special guest, Grandmaster J.C. Shin.


During opening ceremonies a traditional WTSDA Masters and SAM DAN demonstration preceded a masters promotion ceremony. Hundreds of students and spectators observed as the Grandmaster KNIGHTED the new ranks to; Master Hugo Frattini of Avellaneda, Argentina 5th DAN and Master Victor Jara of Santiago, Chile to 5th DAN. Also promoted were two new 4th DAN, Master Christian Alvarez and Master Rodrigo Frattini both of Buenos, Argentina. Congratulations!

Another moment was reserved for the recognition for the Region 12 Family of the Year. The Ayala family from Lorenzo's Studio of Ramos Mejia, Buenos Aires - Daniel Oscar Ayala (E-DAN), Mauro Danel Ayala (E-DAN), Ramiro Nataniel Ayala (Cho DAN), Marcos Danil Ayala (8th Gup), and of course mother, Monica Beatriz (no rank yet).

The spirited competition included from the always entertaining Tiny Tigers to the high skilled Black Belts categories. At the close of the event Hernan Millara Sam Dan of Buenos Aires was declared 2007 South American Grand Champion and awarded the SA Championship CUP of which he shall hold until this event meets again in 2009.

Special appreciation also is exteded to the Instructor Pablo Scottino and the Villa Gesell students for their exhibition demo and to the event host, the Frattini studios and their very dependable and dedicated team.

Latin America Masters Clinic (LAMC) IV

The Latin America Masters Camp (LAMC) was held this past December 6-8th near Buenos Aires, Argentina. This being our 4th year, the Camp is steadily developing in size and in function. Comparatively dwarfed by the veteran USA Masters Camp, however the LAMC holds a character all its own. The Camp is held at the Casa San Jose, a religious retreat facility about an hours ride outside the city of Buenos Aires. The dormitories and connecting salon facility are reminiscent of the first Camps of St. Leo Monastery of Florida in the early '90's. Much of the training is conducted in the solitude of the outdoors on ample grounds and under green canopies of shade trees. Argentina is located in the Southern hemisphere and December marks the end of the school year and the beginning of summer. Visiting masters from the North American freeze find this to be a welcomed treat. There have been a number foreign masters that have made the adventure to Argentina. This year (2007) included Master Mike Kaye from Pennsylvania, Master Ken Purnell from California, and Master Mike Inoshita from the Chicago area. They, together with our Argentine and Chilean amigo masters promote the synergy that is uniquely World Tang Soo Do. Special talents and specialties of the visiting Masters present ideal training opportunities for our Southern family and of course the classes conducted by the Grandmaster provide exceptional learning experiences and impressions.
We must remind ourselves of the privilege and value of having our Kwan Chang Nim offering his knowledge and experience to our own personal development. We also are appreciative of Masters Hugo and Rodrigo Frattini of for their tedious work coordinating all of the logistics of this international program. The Latin America Masters Camp is looking for a few good masters to join us in December for future adventures in beautiful South America.

Tang Soo!
Master Larry Dercole
Region 12 Director

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