January Birthdays

Happy Birthday to you, TANG SOO! - Happy Birthday to you, TANG SOO!
Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Happy Birthday to you - TANG SOO!! 

From Grandmaster David Zacker, President and Founder of the Tang Soo Do Martial Arts Society:

I want to start something new...spotlight on my members of TSDMAS.  Since I started this brotherhood, I have been fortunate to have had many members which are equally important to me.  It was my intention to give to my members and allow them to feel Independent,  but with guidance, and not feel alone.  One member along with his wife have gone above and beyond supporting this brotherhood.  They have supported TSDMAS 100 pct, always wanting to do more.  The senior Instructor has joined my school (dojang) as a regular student! He trains with me constantly, striving to gain as much knowledge as possible, to pass on to his own students. They give back to TSDMAS! Through constant support of TSDMAS, along with my own school Michigan Tang Soo Do. Their Family-run school is filled with the spirit of Tang Soo Do! They teach traditional Tang Soo Do in a family atmosphere...the students enjoy learning!  The parents are involved as well!  The parents are as excited as the children!  As they should be! This couple teaches far more then Tang Soo Do!  They teach a positive life style! To see these young people warms my heart!  Their students’ eyes light up when they know their hard work has paid off...To see the dedication of their students!  The teens!  Who, rather then be on the street where negative things can happen in this world with peer pressure which leads to things like drugs and alcohol,....The teens at this Family-run school spend their evenings in the dojang!  Sweating, giving their all to their Instructors, Making them proud!...and loving every moment in this Dojang.  I’m fortunate these members are not far from me, for I get to see the wonderful things taking place at their dojang!  I’m getting ready to move my school and headquarters to our new location...The head instructor now drives at least an hour to train with me...The new location should be about the same time and just a little farther in distance.  This couple is dedicated to their students! They Make me proud!  Again to all my members! here in the United states and abroad!  I’m so proud of you all!

In the spot light this month:
Master Duane Pitcher & Kyo Sa Valerie Watson

World Class Institute Of Martial Arts

January, 2006