!!Welcome and Happy New Year!!

This is to the newest members of the World Hapkido Association. Congratulations and Welcome! We all look forward to many years of training and collaboration.

Richard R. Clark, Jr.

McVeytown, PA

Rhys M. Dervan

Ocoee, FL

News & Events

More detailed information regarding next years Summer Camp in Korea will be forthcoming within the next 4-5 months. Summer Camp date is tentatively scheduled for the 2^nd week of August of next year, 2006. This will be a trip AND training to remember … this opportunity will not come often.

! Upcoming Seminar !

Master Dan Piller will be hosting Master Tae Jung, 8^th Dan, and President of the World Hapkido Association for a Seminar on Saturday, February 12, 2006. The Seminar will be at the Colorado History Museum in Denver, Colorado. The Seminar will be from 9am – Noon. The cost is $70 per person.

Please go to www.kimartialarts.com for more detailed seminar information and enrollment forms.

Announcements

1. There is now a "Links" button on the World Hapkido Association homepage. Master Jung would like all Charter members who have their own website to be included on it with their link. However, you must have the WHA logo on your homepage and an "indication of affiliation" with the WHA.

 

2. Visit the WHA Pro-Shop in the Pro-Hapkido section of the website. There you will find the newest products such as the officially embroidered WHA Golf-Shirts and Gym-Bags. Support your organization by purchasing these products. They make great gifts!!

Below are two special announcements from our association members in other countries.

!! From our members in Iran – A special announcement !!

Official Invitation!

2006 Iran Open Championships

- To All Federations & Associations of Martial Arts & Open Styles -

This is a formal invitation from the Global Hapkido Federation of Iran and the Middle East

based in Mashad, Iran to all federations and associations of martial arts, and open styles to

participate in the 2^nd International Championship & Seminar that will be held in Mashad

Iran on October 10th & 11^th, 2006.

For further information you may communicate to us through:

E-Mail Address: contact@prohapkido.org

Tel & Fax: +68-261-2242924

WHA Iran Representative and Middle East Federation - Mahdi Najand

Tel: 0098-261-6630868

Fax: 0098-261-2253559

Mobile: +98-912-2331556

For anybody who wants to get sand in their boots, make your arrangements now…

For our crew down in Brazil…this is a great one!

Master Tae Jung, President of the World Hapkido Association is proud to announce the following appointment!

Master Marcílio Nogueira has been appointed as the Chong-Kwan Jang (head of all WHA masters in Brazil! CONGRATULATIONS Master Nogueira and we look forward to many years of fellowship and training with you and your fantastic students!

INTERVIEW CORNER

Instructors / School Owners

Name: Dan & Sandy Mosley

Arts Practiced: Taekwon-Do & Hapkido

Years Training: TKD - 7years; HKD - 2 years.

Current Rank: 3rd Dan TKD; 1st Gup HKD.

School Name: Mosley Taekwon-Do USA, Inc.

Location: 725 Good Homes Road, Orlando, Florida

1. What was the reason you began your Martial-Arts training? To get and stay in shape and activity I could do with my son.

2. During your training, has your reason for training changed? If Yes, How. Not really.

3. What is your favorite technique / or category of training and why? Sparring, it is a great cardio workout.

4. What do you think are the most important qualities in a Teacher? Patience and perseverance.

5. What is your overall philosophy in teaching Martial-Arts? It is more than a training program it is a way of life. The tenants we teach, we must also live by.

6. How long have you been teaching?

7. What do you think are important qualities to have as a Student? Focus and respect.

8. What do you think is the most important physical aspect of Martial-Arts training and why? Flexibility.

9. What do you think is the most important non-physical aspect of Martial-Arts training and why? Perseverance, you must be willing to practice a technique over and over.

10. What is your belief on the value of Tournaments? Tournaments allow us to measure our own personal development. We concentrate on the competition and not winning or losing.

11. Have you ever competed before? If yes, what is your competition background? Numerous times in local, state, regional, national and international competitions.

12. What is your biggest challenge in teaching? Keeping students focused.

13. What was your proudest moment as a Teacher? Watching my first group of students successfully test for their black belts.

14. Do you cross-train in other arts outside of your main one? Yes, we teach and train in TKD &HKD.

15. How often do you practice on your own or with others outside of class if any? Weekly.

16. Who in the Martial-Arts has inspired you the most and why? All my instructors.

17. What is the most important think you have learned from Martial-Arts? Perseverance.

18. What are your future goals in Martial-Arts? Keep training and learning.

19. What is your favorite Martial-Arts movie? All Jet Li movies.

20. What are your concerns with the Martial-Arts community? Politics and egos are ruining what we are trying to teach our students. We should practice what we teach.

Question of the Month

The announcement of the upcoming fight between Matt Hughes and Royce Gracie has stirred a great deal of debate. For you grappling/fighting aficionados, how do you see this fight going? A few questions that may be discussed…

Will Royce wear a Gi?

What are the advantages/disadvantages of Gi vs. No-Gi?

Has UFC evolved beyond the Gracie style of fighting?

How do you see this fight going and why?

Let’s continue this discussion the World Hapkido Association Forum. It should be an interesting debate. Or, you may also include your comments and answers to me and I will put excerpts of them in next month’s Newsletter. – Ed.

Dojang Spotlight

School Name: (ATHA) American Tae Kwon Do & Hapkido Academy

Location: United States Military Academy (USMA) @ West Point, NY

Arts Represented: Chung Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Goju-Shorei Weapons System

Number of Students: 60 total from all programs taught

Special Programs: Children’s Self Defense

School Motto: We Engineer Confidence: "Through Practical Application of Technique"

Contact Information: ATHA @ USMA, Bld# 500, West Point, NY 10996 (845) 629-7172

WANTED!

• Articles for the Guest Column – Testimonials, Research Articles etc.
• Please send your Thank-You’s / School Announcements / Promotions / Comments / Article Responses & Comments etc to Mr. Hindley for review and inclusion in the monthly newsletter

I eagerly await next month’s newsletter. I await information from the membership so we can tap into each other’s wisdom.