Tae Park Tae Kwon Do

Man TRIES to rob TKD studio

2009-03-14T08:08:00.000-07:00

Man unwisely tries to rob Tae Kwon Do studio

Fri Mar 13, 3:37 pm ET

FOX POINT, Wis. – A robber gets more than he bargained for when he targeted a Tae Kwon Do studio in suburban Milwaukee. The robber thought he could quietly slip in and out of David Kang's studio in Fox Point with some loot. What he didn't realize is that he would encounter a Tae Kwon Do master who wasn't about to let him off the hook.
FOX POINT - A thief though he could rip off a master Tae Kwon Do instructor. Instead he found himself almost getting ripped up.

Master Instructor David Kang was giving a student lessons at his Black Belt Academy in Fox Point. Master Kang took a water break and went into his office. He noticed his closet door was open with a light on.

He went to check it out and saw the suspect going through his clothes.

"What are you doing in my office?" asked Kang.

The suspect acted surprised and put his hands behind his back. He then told Master Kang he was looking for a ballet school for his daughter.

"I said, 'Yeah, you think this is a ballet school? This is my office!'"

Kang grabbed the thief by the collar and told him to sit while he called the police. But the guy took off and Kang gave chase.

The suspect went into an optical store next door and Kang grabbed him by the collar again but Kang lost his grip when he slipped on the wet floor.

The suspect took off again and ended up in a book store with carpet.

"With the carpet there is no more slipping. And I told him, 'Don't do anything.'"

At that point, the thief tried to convince customers he was the victim. "He said to people, 'This guy keeps chasing me and bothering me. He's crazy, leave me alone!' So I said, 'Okay. I'm crazy what?' So I grab him again and said, 'You want to get out. You're gonna break my arm.'"

Master Kang didn't have to use Tae Kwon Do. But he was ready if the guy took a punch.

He held the suspect, 49-year-old Billy Brooks, until police came and arrested him.

Police did find Kang's wallet in his jacket.

One thing is for sure you don't mess with Master Kang.

"I'm ready to go anytime," Kang said.
Kang was giving a private lesson Tuesday and heard someone in his office. Kang found the man going through his closet, grabbed him by the neck and sat him down while he called police.

The robber took off and Kang gave chase, finally catching up with the man and holding him by the neck until police arrived.

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Information from: WITI-TV, http://www.myfoxmilwaukee.com

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Helena Kriss Red 3

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William Age 15, Red 3, Helena age 12, Red 3, Ms. Paula Robison instructor, Morey Public School Academy (charter School)

Testing 2-09

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Group photo shot Ionia 2-09

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Judges Table Ionia, Master Park

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Ionia, Feb 8, 2009

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Joy Kriss, testing for High Blue Belt

Happy Birthday MASTER G!!

2008-11-30T15:58:00.000-08:00

This week is Master G's Birthday!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MASTER G, and thank you for all your dedication and instruction!!

BELT TEST REMUS

2008-11-30T15:57:00.000-08:00

Belt testing will occur December 6th, 2008 in REMUS Michigan!! Contact your instructor for further information

Master Golombisky and Adoring student Joy

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West Michigan Sports Comission Press Release

2008-11-10T10:38:00.000-08:00

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For Immediate Release Contact: Eric Engelbarts II
(616) 233-3563E PARK TAE KWON DO RETURNS TO GRAND RAPIDS FOR THE
2008 WORLD CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Tournament proceeds provide scholarship funding for international athletes
Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 19, 2008 – Over 600 national and international athletes of all ages and belt ranks
will compete in the Tae Park Tae Kwon Do 2008 World Class Championships scheduled for Saturday November 8,
2008 starting at 9:00AM to 5:00PM in the Ford Fieldhouse at Grand Rapids Community College. All proceeds from
the tournament will provide funding for scholarships that allows Tae Park Tae Kwon Do athletes to travel and
compete internationally. Spectators are welcome and admission is $5.00 for the day.
The decision was made to name Grand Rapids the site of the 2008 Tournament due to the tremendous success of
the 2007 Tournament. “The Grand Rapids area has much to offer the national and international competitors and
guests that will be attending this event. The organization feels that Grand Rapids is the type of vibrant community
that will support the event as it continues to grow internationally” stated Grand Master Tae Zee Park, a celebrated
Korean champion and founder of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do. The Tae Park Tae Kwon Do World Class Tournament is a
celebration of his work and teaching as much as it is a competitive event for his students.
About Grand Master Tae Zee Park:
Grand Master Tae Zee Park (9th dan) is a celebrated Korean champion and dedicated teacher. He founded Tae Park
Tae Kwon Do in Michigan in 1974. As a testament to his dedication and skill as a teacher and role model, his Tae
Kwon Do school has grown into a national organization with well over 2,000 black belts, 3 Junior Grand Masters, 10
Senior Master Instructors and 30 Master Instructors.
About Tae Kwon Do:
Tae Kwon Do is the Korean art of self-defense. It is designed as a non-violent art and system of complete body
exercises as well as being a way of life. It includes physical techniques, mental discipline, and a deep philosophy.
By practicing Tae Kwon Do, one learns and lives the values of honesty, justice, respect, loyalty, and courtesy. Tae
Kwon Do is an art of humanity, a guide for the formation of outstanding character, is useful as a contemporary
universal philosophy and is practiced as a modern Olympic sport.
About West Michigan Sports Commission:
The West Michigan Sports Commission’s main goal is to promote Michigan’s West Coast as the premier venue for
hosting a diverse level of youth and amateur sporting events, enhancing the economy and quality of life in the
region.

TKD NOV 08 Grand Rapids Michigan

2008-11-10T04:32:00.001-08:00

We Celebrated Senior Master Instructor William Golombisky 6th Degree Black Belt!!
We could not be here without Master Golombisky, and our children's instructor Paula Robison. Their dedication is what makes us part of the TKD family!

TKD NOV 08 Grand Rapids Michigan

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TKD NOV 08

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Tournement Grand Rapids NOV 08

2008-11-10T04:21:00.000-08:00

THE FUTURE WOMEN OF TKD

Tae Park World Class Tournament
November 8, 2008
Ford Fieldhouse, 143 Bostwick Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503

Competition Divisions: Form / Sparring

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6 & under 13 & 14 years old* 20 – 29 years old*
7 & 8 years old 15 & 16 years old* 30 – 39 years old*
9 & 10 years old 17 - 19 years old* 40 – 49 years old*
11 & 12 years old 50 & over*
(*) Divided into Male Female divisions

Tournament rules are those of the World Culture Headquarters, Kukkiwon and the Tae Park Tae Kwon Do Association. Safety equipment mandatory. (Note: “Permitted Techniques” and “Area”: Contact to the legal areas of the body armor by Punching (using the front parts of the forefinger and middle finger of the tightly clenched fist), and Kicking (using the parts of the foot below the ankle bone). Sparring: 2- 1 minute rounds (30 seconds rest between rounds) Single elimination. Medals given: (1) – Gold, (1) – Silver, and (2) - Bronze.
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Tournament Uniform: Contestants are to wear a Tae Kwon Do uniform recognized and approved by the Tae Park Tae Kwon Do Association.
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Form Competition rules: Color Belt contestants may perform any color belt form up to and including their own current color belt form. Black Belt contestants may perform any color belt form or Black Belt form up to and including their current Black Belt forms.
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Required Safety equipment: Trunk pad, Head pad, Groin guard (male),
Hand / Forearm pads, Shin / Instep pads, and Mouth guard safety equipment.

TPARK TKE 2007 Tournament Nov 17th

2008-04-12T06:22:00.001-07:00

TAE PARK TAE KWON DO * GOLOMBISKY INSTITUE Flag of the United States of America

The Tae Park Tae Kwon Do 2007 World Class Championship Tournament was held on November 17th in Grand Rapids at Grand Rapids Community College – Gerald Ford Field House. There were people attending and participating from all around the world including: several locations in Michigan , Tennessee , Ohio , Indiana , Kentucky , Tennessee , Wyoming , California and South Korea .

The Morey Charter Tae Kwon Do Students participated and did a fantastic job. We are very proud of them and what they have accomplished and thankful to the parents for their support!

Each Morey Charter Tae Kwon Do student received medals in form, one-step and/or sparring.

Morey Charter Tae Kwon Do Students 2007 World Class Championship Tournament:

Helena Kriss - Silver/Form - Bronze/Sparring

William Kriss - Bronze/Form - Bronze/Sparring

Kate Velguth - Silver/Form - Gold/Sparring

J.R. Wodarek - Gold/Form - Gold/Sparring

Joy Kriss - Silver/Form - Silver/One-Step

Clinton Roscoe - Gold/Form - Silver/One-Step

Annie Wodarek - Silver/Form - Gold/One-Step

Testing February 20007

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Pictures to follow

Morey Public Tae Kwon Do:

All the students are showing great progress through their practice, hard work and the support of Morey Public School and all our great

Tae Kwon Do Parents! We couldn't do it without you - THANK YOU

Congratulations to all the Morey Public Students that tested and progressed to their next color belt level:

Taylor Schocki tested from white belt to yellow

Kanta Hino tested from yellow belt to yellow green

Annie Wodarek tested from yellow belt to yellow green

Clinton Roscoe tested from yellow belt to yellow green

Joy Kriss tested from low green to high green

J.R. Wodarek tested from high green to low blue

Kate Velguth tested from low blue to high blue

William Kriss tested from high blue to low red 4

And a big thank you to our highest ranking red belt at Morey Public Helena Kriss for all her hard work during class and help at the test.

Paula Robison 2nd Dan * Tae Park Tae Kwon Do * Golombisky Institute

TEST for Belts February 2007

2008-01-27T16:43:00.001-08:00

Test Date: Saturday February 2nd
Time: Doors open at 1:00pm test begins at 2:00pm
Location: Woodview Elementary School
450 Orchard Street
Belding

Special Dec 15 Workshop REMUS

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***MARK YOUR CALENDAR***
Saturday - December 15th at 10:45am in Remus at the Elementary school there will be a color belt workshop with Master Golombisky and at 12:30pm there will be a Black Belt Work Shop with Master Golombisky. The fee for the workshop is $10.00. This is a great opportunity to workout with other color belts and black belts in our organization and to learn from our Master Instructor.

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TAE PARK TAE KWON DO * GOLOMBISKY INSTITUE

The Tae Park Tae Kwon Do 2007 World Class Championship Tournament was held on November 17th in Grand Rapids at Grand Rapids Community College – Gerald Ford Field House. There were people attending and participating from all around the world including: several locations in Michigan , Tennessee , Ohio , Indiana , Kentucky , Tennessee , Wyoming , California and South Korea .

The Morey Charter Tae Kwon Do Students participated and did a fantastic job. We are very proud of them and what they have accomplished and thankful to the parents for their support!

Each Morey Charter Tae Kwon Do student received medals in form, one-step and/or sparring.

Morey Charter Tae Kwon Do Students 2007 World Class Championship Tournament:

Helena Kriss - Silver/Form - Bronze/Sparring

William Kriss - Bronze/Form - Bronze/Sparring

Kate Velguth - Silver/Form - Gold/Sparring

J.R. Wodarek - Gold/Form - Gold/Sparring

Joy Kriss - Silver/Form - Silver/One-Step

Clinton Roscoe - Gold/Form - Silver/One-Step

Annie Wodarek - Silver/Form - Gold/One-Step

World Class Tournement-Nov 2007

2007-11-19T19:42:00.000-08:00

Bump
The tournament took place at Grand Rapids Community College, on Nov. 17th.
High Blue Shelly, High Blue Helena, Low blue William, Red belt Brice, and Yellow green Joy and their mom headed down the day before the event. This portion of the trip was sponsored by our Mentor Cathy. Thanks to Cathy, Helena, William and Joy were given their equipment. Helena is HAPPY to have a helmet that fits her properly!!

Shelly and Helena tested for Red belt. Shelly got a silver for sparring and _____ for form.
Helena got a Silver for Form and Bronze for Sparring.
William got a bronze for both Form and sparring
Joy got two silver--form and One step
Brice got ______ form, and ______ sparring.
JR and Anne came down with their parents, as did other classmates from Mid Michigan.
Anne got (beautiful new white belt) got GOLD for One step and Silver for Form.
We met competitors from Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky. It was amazing!
The hotel for the tournaments was the DAYS INN 310 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
The hotel was very nice, rooms were clean, and the hot tub and pool area were well used!! The kids had a blast throwing small foam balls back and forth.
Friday night we ate in the hotel lounge, with appetizers being 1/2 price until 7:00. Brice's brother Evan, and Evan's gf Ellen came down to support us!!
We had Connected rooms.
William Brought his Headplay gaming system--which consists of a visor like screen, allows for individual play as tho you are viewing a 7 ft screen from 5 feet away.

Saturday we had breakfast across the street at Burger King. It was fast convenient..and..their bathrooms were broken and were letting out a HORRIFYING smell from broken sewer lines. On our way out...one worker LOST IT....aka THREW UP RIGHT in the KITCHEN@@!! Yikes!!
We had a difficult time getting to the Community COllege as the SANTA PARADE was taking place.
I helped at the table selling shirts, patches etc. Master G designed a t shirt specifically for the tournament. Poppy, a black belts mom was working also.

Required tournament sparring equipment: Trunk pad, Head pad, Groin guard (male), Hand / Forearm pads, Shin / Instep pads, and Mouth safety equipment.
I was frustrated as a mom, as the girl that was sparring with Helena did NOT have ANY equipment on, as she entered the ring. Helena was prepped and ready, THEN had to wait as they peeled equipment off of another competitor and put it on. Helena was very strong.

Overall I was SOO impressed with the professionalism and fair play of competitors!! I am SO happy my kids have a chance to learn from Mrs. Paula Robison, Her son Brian, and Mr and Mrs G. WOW. Paula kicked butt in her fight, taking a gold!
Brian (Paula's son), Leah (Mrs. G's daughter) and Dean, all young High School black belts got GOLD in Group synchronized form...AND $$100 to split!! YEAH!!
Their Tuesday teacher Mr. Manning, finished up his BLACK BELT and got his beautiful new belt and took a silver in FORM.

Saturday, Don came down and we ate at SAN CHEZ. WOW. it was great--garlic almonds, fabulous food! Voted GR's # 1 restaurant. Sunday, the entire P clan, and us went to a COOL GRILL, just down from the hotel. There was a HUGE real wall safe. Pictures were taken will post when I get them.

Great Job everyone!!

The Life of Tae Zee Park

2007-11-19T19:41:00.000-08:00

The Life of Grand Master
Tae Zee Park

Many years ago, in South Korea, a shy young boy named Tae Zee Park watched helplessly as a bully hit the young boy's mother. Even though the community rallied together to run the bully out of town, Tae Park decided then and there that he would be ready the next time someone tried to hurt his family. So young Tae Park learned a little soccer and a little boxing-but he learned to love Tae Kwon Do.

The Early Years

Tae Park started Tae Kwon Do lessons when he was twelve years old. Five days each week for at least two hours a day, young Tae Park would practice basic patterns, kicks and forms. He wanted to be strong and responsible and to hold his own among his six brothers and sisters. Very few of the other students in his class worked as hard as he did.

When Tae Park was sixteen, he became one of the youngest first degree black belts in Korea. At his first degree test, he was awarded the highest points in forms and free-fighting-but his goal was to become even better. He left his home and went to the central studio to practice and study. After earning his second degree, Tae Park entered his first tournament.

Tournament Fighting

Korean martial art tournaments were very dangerous. Participants risked serious accidents-even death~to win because winning meant great honor for the fighter's school and it's reputation. Everyone knew who the tournament winners were, and they were granted many special privileges.

Each Tae Kwon Do school sent their top one or two fighters to compete. Each fight consisted of three three-minute rounds. As long as a competitor won, he could progress to the next round. If he lost, he went back home. In addition to being very good, tournament fighters had to be very strong and in excellent shape. Sometimes a competitor would have fought for five days in a row to qualify for the final rounds.

Tae Park completed his formal education at Sung Kyun University, where he majored in Government. In addition to his scholastic pursuits, this very special school allowed him to study Tae Kwon Do up to five hours a day. All 350 people in his freshman class were black belts. Tae Park was one of only two or three students picked for special training as part of the university team. He and the other team members worked very hard and received many high honors. In 1964 and 1965, Tae Park was the top tournament fighter in all of Korea.

The once shy little boy had grown into a strong and brave young man.

Professional Tae Kwon Do

After graduating from the university, Tae Park was recruited for the Korean army's Tae Kwon Do Team.

For the next three years, his full-time job was to represent Korea in international tournaments. He had become the equivalent of a professional athlete. Everyone knew his face and he was very well respected.

After army service, Tae Park taught for one year at the Korean National Teachers College where he earned his sixth dan. He had loved practicing Tae Kwon Do and now he loved teaching it to others.

On to America

When Tae Park first came to America, he taught martial arts at Kent State University in Ohio. He later moved to Michigan and began teaching Tae Kwon Do at the YMCA in Jackson. It was there that he learned about America from his students. Tae Park would teach them his martial art- and his students would teach him the English language and American customs. He learned what Americans believed and how they made decisions. This co-dependence on his students helped form life-long bonds.

Founding the Tae Park Institute

Mr. Park had proven in Korea that he was an excellent fighter and teacher. But now he was in America where the people's ways and customs were very different. He started his first Tae Kwon Do class in 1974. But it closed after only two months. Mr. Park believes that the advanced techniques he taught were too difficult for beginning students, who quickly became frustrated and stopped coming to class.

Mr. Park changed his style and concentrated on the basics when he reopened his school. He continued to teach in Jackson and expanded to Hillsdale College. As the Tae Park Institute grew, Mr. Park focused on building a strong supportive organization that would produced black belts with solid leadership skills. As the years passed, Tae Park opened schools in Springport, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Jackson, and Ypsilanti.

Tae Park Institute Today

Twenty years have passed since Tae Park came to America to teach Tae Kwon Do. Today Tae Park Institute has schools in Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Wyoming, Ohio, Texas, New Mexico, Alaska and many Michigan school locations. There are over 1,500 black belts with 30 Master Instructors.

Grand Master Park's students speak of him with great pride and respect and view him as a father figure and mentor. As one of Tae Park's master instructors has said, "The Tae Park Institute will survive a long time because of Mr. Park's high caliber physical ability, intelligence, compassion, and family-like loyalty toward his pupils."

Tae Park and his wife, Hwy Park, currently live in the Ann Arbor area. His daughter Na Lee attends the University of Michigan, and daughter Na Na, a Wellesley College graduate, works at a low firm in New York City. Tae Park's son, Won Hee, a graduate of Harvard University, is employed at IBM.
Written by Valerie Lucas, 3 dan with contributions fnm Lynn Bernard, 6 dan. Edited by Mary Petertyf, blue belt.

Tae Kwon Do TERMS and CUSTOMS

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Tae Kwon Do Terms and Customs
http://claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu/tkd/newpage23.htm

Belt System:

Belt Color American Rank* Korean Rank
White Beginner Mu Gup
Yellow Possible 4 or 3 score 8th Gup
Yellow-Green Possible 2 or 1 score 7th Gup
Low Green 4 or 3 6th Gup
High Green 2 or 1 5th Gup
Low Blue 4 or 3 4th Gup
High Blue 2 or 1 3rd Gup
Low Red 4 or 3 2nd Gup
High Red 2 or 1 1st Gup
Black 1st - 9th degree 1st - 9th dan

*The possible 4/3/2/1 scores within a belt level designate rank within that belt color.
1 is the highest score that can be obtained within a particular belt color and 4 the lowest.

Tae Kwon Do Terminology (Korean):

Do Jang -> Practice Room

Dobak -> Uniform

Cha Dyet -> Attention Stance - heals together with toes apart; look straight ahead

Kyung Nay -> Bow - 45 degree angle, eyes cast down (except when across from a
fighting partner). The bow is a show of respect.

Choom Be -> Ready Stance - feet shoulder width apart; look straight ahead; fists are waist high and about one fist length away from your body; whole body is strong, muscles tight; done before an exercise

Ba Roe -> Ready Stance - same as Choom Be; done after an exercise

Show -> Relax - straighten uniform (dobak) if necessary

See Cha -> Start an exercise as no-count

Basic Manners:

- Bow upon entering and leaving the practice room - in the doorway, facing the room.

- Bow to black belts as a greeting (& shake hands); also upon leaving.

- Be repectful of others, especially seniors (seniors in rank and in age)

-When lining up, do not walk throught the lines - walk around the lines instead.

-When resting, in between activities, sit on the floor with legs crossed, or stretch.

-Do not sit in the chairs or sit leaning against the walls.

-No jewelry should be worn during class for safety's sake.

Form Names (Korean Numbers):

White Belt Form = Key Bon Ill Chang
Yellow Belt Form= #1 - IL
Yellow-Green = #2 - Ei
Low Green = #3 - Sum
High Green = #4 - Sa
Low Blue = #5 - Oh
High Blue = #6 - Yuc
Low Red = #7 - Chil
High Red = #8 - Pal
#9 - Gu
#10 - Ship

Korean Counting:

1 - Hana
2 - Tul
3 - Set
4 - Net
5 - Tasot
6 - Yosot
7 - Ilgop
8 - Yodol
9 - Ahop
10 - Yol
11 - Yol Ha-na
20 - Sumul
21 - Sumul Ha-na
30 - Sorun
100 - Baik
101 - Baik Ha-na

**Basically, numbers above ten are formed simply by adding the numbers one to nine to the words meaning "ten", "twenty", "thirty", etc. For example, 32=Sorun-tul.

What is this?

2007-11-19T19:33:00.001-08:00

from their website

WHAT IS TAE KWON DO?

Tae Kwon Do is action philosophy. It is the Korean art of self-defense. Literally translated, TAE means kick or to strike with the foot, KWON means fist or to strike with the hand, DO means discipline or art. It is much more than the image of the martial arts physical aspect. It is designed as a non-violent art and system of complete body exercises as well as being a way of life. It includes physical techniques, mental discipline, and a deep philosophy. By practicing Tae Kwon Do, one can benefit in these ways;

PHYSICALLY - One can develop good coordination, gain strength, increase flexibility, and improve cardiovascular conditioning. From all of these physical practices, one can have a strong body.

MENTALLY - One can build self-confidence, gain better judgement, and improve self-control. From all of these mental disciplines, one can have a sound mind.

PHILOSOPHICALLY - While developing a strong body and a sound mind, it is appropriate to learn the valuable philosophical tools and lessons in life offered by Tae Kwon Do philosophy. Among these lessons:

The way to be honest, always standing for justice.
How to respect and help others.
The meaning of loyalty and courtesy.

Incorporating these aspects into one's life will build for them; the ability to be strong, to be humble, to be gentle, and to maintain self-respect.

Tae Kwon Do philosophy emphasizes good health, happiness, generosity, and a sense of value of freedom, justice, and peace. All of these inspire independence and coexistence.

Tae Kwon Do is an art of humanity. It is a guide for the formation of outstanding character. It is practiced as a modern world sport. It is useful as a contemporary universal philosophy.

Grand Master TAE ZEE PARK

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Brief Bio from his site:

Grand Master Tae Zee Park, 9th dan

- 9th dan - World Tae Kwon Do Federation
- The 15th person to be promoted to 9th dan (WTF)
- National Tae Kwon Do Champion - Korea 1963-1968 (12 medals)
- Captain of Korean Army Tae Kwon Do Team
- Instructor of National Teachers College - Korea
- Member of Korean National Tae Kwon Do Demonstration Team
- Captain of Sung Kyun Kwan University Tae Kwon Do Team
- Founded Tae Park Tae Kwon Do 1974
- Vice Chairman of the U.S. Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan Association
- General Secretary of the Sung Kyung Kwan University Tae Kwon Do Alumni Association
- Resides in Michigan

Tae Park Worldclass Tournament Nov 2007

2007-11-19T05:22:00.000-08:00

The tournament took place at Grand Rapids Community College, on Nov. 17th.
High Blue Shelly, High Blue Helena, Low blue William, Red belt Brice, and Yellow green Joy and their mom headed down the day before the event. This portion of the trip was sponsored by our Mentor Cathy. Thanks to Cathy, Helena, William and Joy were given their equipment. Helena is HAPPY to have a helmet that fits her properly!!

Shelly and Helena tested for Red belt. Shelly got a silver for sparring and _____ for form.
Helena got a Silver for Form and Bronze for Sparring.
William got a bronze for both Form and sparring
Joy got two silver--form and One step
Brice got ______ form, and ______ sparring.
JR and Anna came down with their parents, as did other classmates from Mid Michigan.
We met competitors from Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky. It was amazing!
The hotel for the tournaments was the DAYS INN 310 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
The hotel was very nice, rooms were clean, and the hot tub and pool area were well used!! The kids had a blast throwing small foam balls back and forth.
Friday night we ate in the hotel lounge, with appetizers being 1/2 price until 7:00. Brice's brother Evan, and Evan's gf Ellen came down to support us!!
We had Connected rooms.
William Brought his Headplay gaming system--which consists of a visor like screen, allows for individual play as tho you are viewing a 7 ft screen from 5 feet away.

Saturday we had breakfast across the street at Burger King. It was fast convenient..and..their bathrooms were broken and were letting out a HORRIFYING smell from broken sewer lines. On our way out...one worker LOST IT....aka THREW UP RIGHT in the KITCHEN@@!! Yikes!!
We had a difficult time getting to the Community COllege as the SANTA PARADE was taking place.
I helped at the table selling shirts, patches etc. Master G designed a t shirt specifically for the tournament. Poppy, a black belts mom was working also.

Required tournament sparring equipment: Trunk pad, Head pad, Groin guard (male), Hand / Forearm pads, Shin / Instep pads, and Mouth safety equipment.
I was frustrated as a mom, as the girl that was sparring with Helena did NOT have ANY equipment on, as she entered the ring. Helena was prepped and ready, THEN had to wait as they peeled equipment off of another competitor and put it on. Helena was very strong.

Overall I was SOO impressed with the professionalism and fair play of competitors!! I am SO happy my kids have a chance to learn from Mrs. Paula Robison, Her son Brian, and Mr and Mrs G. WOW. Paula kicked butt in her fight, taking a gold!

Saturday, Don came down and we ate at SAN CHEZ. WOW. it was great--garlic almonds, fabulous food! Voted GR's # 1 restaurant. Sunday, the entire P clan, and us went to a COOL GRILL, just down from the hotel. There was a HUGE real wall safe. Pictures were taken will post when I get them.

Great Job everyone!!

WELCOME

2007-09-14T16:58:00.000-07:00

First Post
Trying to find a venue for Tae Kwon Do Pictures, events that kids are in, and keeping track of belts.
Northern Michigan Tae Park Tae Kwon Do: Official website of school
http://nmtptkd.com