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DECEMBER 2004
December 06, 2004
Master
Mel Steiner has returned to the USA from his trip to England. Mr. Brian Crawley reports:
Master Steiner is without doubt the most knowledgeable and informative Master I have trained with in 23 years of
practice and believe me, after the seminar I know I have to practice A LOT MORE. His performance of the techniques
is flawless and beautiful to observe.
... Have a problem with my students now, they are refusing to wash their Doboks coz the Masters autographed them
!!!
December 03, 2004
Chi Taekwon-Do has announced
an ICTF Umpire Certification Course followed by the 2005 ICTF Florida Invitational in April 2005.
Visit Tournaments, Courses & Seminars for more information.
December 01, 2004
The ICTF of Canada has opened
their web site.
Visit
them at www.ictf.ca
December 17, 2004
Click HERE
to download the revised policy
manual.
December 15, 2004
Master Steiner has announced
the first ICTF Technical Course for June 24-26 in Miami, Florida USA. Click HERE to download the invitation.
December 12, 2004
by Master Mel Steiner
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My wife and I had a great time in the U.K. the weekend of December 5th. We arrived in London Thursday morning having
left Miami Wednesday night. Upon arrival, we took a cab from Heathrow airport to Piccadilly where our hotel was
situated which was our first of many shocks as to the rate of exchange, losing 80% from dollars to pounds. After
checking in, we decided to do the tourist thing so we went to visit the Queen at Buckingham palace, then on to
the Tower of London to visit her jewels and eventually Harrods whose prices for just about anything was astronomical.
The following day, Friday, we scheduled a day tour an hour out of London to one of Man's wonders; Stonehenge. Very
cool !!!
Saturday evening, after more London city sightseeing to Soho and other local sites, we flew North to Manchester
where we were met by Mr. Crawley who then drove us an hour to Formby.
Sunday morning, seminar day, we were picked up by Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Porter and driven to Range High School where
the students were waiting for us. After I greeted every student personally, we thanked everyone for
coming to be with us, changed into our doboks, and then began the seminar. I began the
seminar by reviewing the TKD Training secrets, followed by fundamental movements and the details of the first 4
patterns. We broke for lunch while Mr. Hawkins interviewed for TKD Magazine. Darkness came
after 4 p.m. and the training session came to a close with many pictures and autographs had by all.
Monday morning, early, my wife and I continued our sightseeing by
going with Mr. Crawley to Liverpool to visit the Beatles Museum and the Caverns where they first played. We returned
back to Miami on Tuesday morning. All in all a great trip as the UK students worked very hard, were enthusiastic
to learn and glad to be with us as we were with them. Plans are under way to have 2 seminars in 2005, one in the
north and one in the south of UK. We look forward going back and would like to thank all of the instructors and
students who came out to train with us. Cheers !!!! Master Steiner, 8th Dan
November 7, 2004
World Champions, Master Paul
Germain and Master Dan Simard conducted a sparring seminar at the Quality Inn in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, on
November 7th with many participants in attendance. The four hour seminar covered foot work drills, combination
drills, speed drills, conditioning and some free sparring rounds utilizing the techniques taught. Heart rates were
high and sweat dripped from foreheads for four straight hours. Master Germain captivated everyone’s attention with
his precision, speed, flexibility and agility, proving once again, why he is still held in high regard as one of
the very best TaeKwon-Do sparring competitors of all times. We in the ICTF are happy to say that we have yet another
true TaeKwon-Do Icon as a member of our rapidly growing TaeKwon-Do Federation. Click HERE to visit the photo gallery.
November 6, 2004
 Master Wing Hon (William) Fu 7th degree.
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HERE to visit the photo gallery.
This past weekend in Woodstock
Ontario Canada witnessed one of the most enjoyable and energetic tournaments seen in a while. With all of the political
turmoil in today’s TaeKwon-Do spectrum, it was a relief to witness the true beauty of friendship and honor when
many Masters Instructors and students all from different organizations manifested together to share in a truly
enjoyable and exciting weekend of TaeKwon-Do competition.
Master Dan Simard 7th degree, hosted the 2004 Ontario ICTF challenge in Woodstock with the assistance and unrelenting
efforts of hospitality from his wife Mrs. Suzi Simard.
A well organized and efficiently run tournament with very talented competitors numbering closer to 300. Competitors
of all ages demonstrated their craft in front of a large audience.
Head table guests consisted of a plethora of a high ranking and accomplished Grand Masters, Masters and high ranking
instructors. Grand Master Son was the head figure of the table of dignitaries, surrounded by Masters such as Masters
Cleveland Bryan, Joseph Cariati, Michael Jung, William Fu, Troy White, and Walter Zdeb. In addition there were
several high ranking instructors such as Mr. Seymour Creighton, Sam Sourougi, Florin Fratean, Winton Henry John
Kotsiou, and Tom Kotsiou.
During the half time demonstration several performances were conducted received by a great deal of enthusiasm from
the crowd. Such as demonstrations in Board Breaking by Mr. Donavan Miller, A unique and crowd pleasing Aiki-Jitsu
demonstration in defense against weapons, a Martial Arts/cardio demo by Master Ray Sullivan and his demo team,
an eight brick power break by Master Joseph Cariati and the finale a demonstration of accuracy of kicks by Masters
Dan Simard and Paul Germain.
One of the highlights of the tournament was when world champion, Paul Germain, was promoted to the rank of 7th
degree Master. Master Cariati and Master Simard admitted that
they, being very close friends with Master Germain would have a difficult time presenting the award without showing
their true emotions. They asked Mr. Seymour Creighton, also a good friend of Master Germain’s to do the honoUrs.
However, during Mr. Creighton’s speech, his emotions didn’t go unnoticed as he struggled to finish the read. This
depicted the mood for everyone who was in attendance of the event.
Upon receiving the award, Master Germain hung his head holding back his emotions to the best of his abilities.
He walked over to the Head table in front of Grand Master Son and bowed in true TaeKwon-Do spirit.
A large celebration took place at Montana’s restaurant after the event with all of the seniors and many of the
competitors in attendance. It was a time to reflect on the day and to enjoy each others company.
Our hats go off to Master Simard and Mrs. Simard for a truly fantastic and high spirited tournament weekend. Well
done!
November 2004
The ICTF is pleased to announce the establishment of an Instructors' Retirement Club Program.
The ICTF recognizes that instructors give countless hours, days, and years to the development of the art in their
students and the Federation. Many instructors derive their livelihood from Taekwon-Do, and we know all too well
there aren't very many who become wealthy from their efforts over the years. When the time comes for instructors
to retire, they are often left with very modest means of income in their "golden years". With this in
mind, the ICTF implemented a special Retirement Fund Program as a humble means of showing our appreciation and
thanks to those who unselfishly contribute to the betterment of the Federation. This evolving program now consists
of the following:
From the Black Belt and gup yearly
membership card payment, the ICTF will invest US $1.00 per membership card as purchased by each instructor, into
their own personal retirement fund.
If the Instructor leaves the ICTF
within two years of becoming a member, no monies will be paid to him/her.
If the Instructor leaves within
the third year of becoming a member, then US $1.00 per membership card will be paid directly to the Instructor.
If the Instructor leaves the ICTF
after the 5th year of becoming a member, or until retirement, then the ICTF will pay him US $1.50 per card.
Any interest earned during the
Instructor's membership in the ICTF will stay with the ICTF to cover administrative costs of the Retirement Fund
Program.
Participation in the Retirement
Fund Program is purely voluntary. Not participating will in no way affect the Instructor's standing in the ICTF.
Instructors may opt out of the
Program at any time. If an Instructor decides to opt out of the Program, or leaves the ICTF for whatever reason,
the ICTF will make payment to the Instructor per the above policies.
The ICTF is continually working
to develop the Retirement Fund Program. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
October 2004
Dawn Woolsey, formerly ICTF
Communications Chair, wishes to express a warm thank you to the ICTF administration and membership. They recently
presented her with a lovely card and and an airline ticket to Las Vegas in appreciation for her design and construction
of the ICTF web site, her work in Communications and her assistance in designing documentation and administrative
procedures for the new organisation.
October 2004
AGM Report by Master Steiner
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HERE to visit the photo gallery.
On a cold and snowy evening of October 22 in
Edmonton, Canada, the ICTF AGM took place, commemorating the one year anniversary of the International Ch'ang Hon
TKD Federation. In attendance where a majority of voting members, plus the Executive officers, Exec. V.P. Master Steiner, V.P. Master Cariati,
Administration Mrs. Stanley and the
chairs of committees. (GM Nam not being able to attend due to illness). The first order of business was a welcoming
speech thanking all for their support and attendance, after which a vote was cast to accept all members
as official ICTF members as well as a vote to accept all acting ICTF committee chairs as permanent chairs for the
coming year.
The financial state of the organization was laid out for everyone to study and discuss yet pleasantly; even though
there were many start up expenses, the organization was still in the black at the end of the fiscal year. Time
was spent on how the organization could become even more financially secure in light of the upcoming expenses to
put on the Championship of 2005, expenses to pay salaries, and expenses to maintain the organization properly since
most monies had come out of the executives' pocket and a minor amount from memberships by those who chose to participate.
It was suggested that the ICTF obtain the services of a professional fund-raiser who would launch us into the next
years fully funded and to encourage more participation from members.
The Procedure and Policy Manual was then put to a vote, with some minor corrections, and voted in as part of the
organizational structure in order to give some direction to the different committees and to be used as a guide
as to the many questions that had come in from the membership. The retirement plan originally suggested was discussed
and placed on a separate committee for further discussion and refinement to be finalized no later than by the end
of November.
The Umpires Manual and Course which had been experimentally, previously and successfully in use, was also added
as part of that committee's cornerstone and the tool used to officially certify umpires.
The Technical Ccommittee reported that courses needed to be set up as soon as possible in order to get the organization
members on par with each other and that there would be a written exam in order for members to be licenced as instructors.
There was some concern brought up as to interested potential members not practicing sine wave and feeling somewhat
intimidated by it all. The conclusion of the discussion encouraged those not practicing sine wave not to worry
about being "discriminated" against, especially at tournaments since a period of transition was expected
and for them to take courses which would then allay all their concerns.
The Wellness Committee spoke about plans to incorporate first aid, which Canada had already begun, as well as nutrition,
health insurance and many other programs as part of their committee goals.
Canada reported on a very interesting credit card program which would return money into the ICTF, which the USA
is trying to tie in to, as well as a competitor program to rank all students nationally as well as internationally.
The membership voted to write to Master Kim, Secretary General, giving him 30 days to respond as to his commitment
to the ICTF since he had not been heard from in a year.
The session was closed announcing that there would be an Intercontinental Championship in conjunction
with Master Chuck Norris including seminar sessions, to be held in the summer of 2005, date and location to be
announced shortly and hoped to have at this competition, a Special Needs division, the first of its kind. He then
again thanked all attending participants to the ICTF AGM and was very encouraged and pleased with the truly democratic
and open process of the ICTF AGM.
September 30, 2004
The members of the ICTF community
would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Master Mel Steiner who lost his mother early this morning. Our thoughts
are with you and your family at this difficult time.
September 2004
The ICTF Policies & Procedures
Manual is available as a Word Document
Click HERE to download
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Edmonton, Alberta CANADA
 ICTF
Canada: The weekend of September 24, 25, and 26 was the all expenses paid training weekend for the full members
of the ICTF of Canada. The Canadian group's policy is that full members, once per year, receive an all expenses
paid trip to train together. Patterns, paddle drills, shield drills, sparring strategies, and class instructional
techniques were covered over the 3 days. Also included in the weekend were meeting seminars on student retention,
advertising, and school organization as well as the 2nd AGM for the federation.
The weekend started with a get-acquainted dinner at Doan's Vietnamese restaurant Friday night. Friday evening was
devoted to discussion on the state of Taekwon-Do in Canada as well as the future of Taekwon-Do. Saturday was training
day. At 9 am the members started covering patterns to ensure all were up-to-date on technique. A break for lunch
at 1 pm was followed by more patterns and then classroom drills on paddles and shields. Each instructor contributed
unique exercises they did in their own schools.
At 6:30 pm the instructors held an impromptu photo session with each doing a favorite technique on paddle or shield.
Camera fingers were tested over and over until the timing was figured out and a good picture resulted. That evening
the AGM took place with discussion on many topics.
All of the participants went away with a renewed sense of vigor and were very pleased with the results of this
first training session. The ICTF of Canada's mandate is to support the instructor, the student, and the art of
Taekwon-Do. Along with the subsidies offered, the bulk purchases, group insurance and the student bursaries already
established, this free training was the icing on the cake.Mr. Aaron Fruitstone has added a new article "Dojang Training for Explosive Power" to his Health & Wellness Section.
Level One Hosinsul Seminars will be held for the ICTF black belt instructors and school
owners for the Province of Alberta, Canada on November 11th and 12th and in British Columbia, Canada, on November
20th and 21st. This level one course will consist of in-depth information regarding PPCT, self-defence application,
including several methods of joint lock manipulation neck restraints and take- downs. Also there will be discussion
on the physiological effects of confrontation and criminal code subjectivity including excessive force. This will
be the first of a series of three levels taught, to standardize the Hosin Sul curriculum taught within the ICTF.
Edmonton, Alberta CANADA
The ICTF Annual General Meeting
will take place on October 22, 2004 in Edmonton. All voting members were notified by official invitation sent 60
days prior to the meeting via e-mail and regular post. Please contact administrative services if you require additional
details or information on your proxy vote.
Mr. Aaron Fruitstone will be updating
the Health & Wellness section and we will be sending out another Member's Quarterly Newsletter before the end
of September. Mrs. Woolsey has resigned as Chairman of Communications but will be able to continue with Administrative
Services and Web Site Maintainance until a replacement can be found.
We are very sorry to notify you that one of our first
members, Mr. Wai Tong Lau, of Hong Kong has passed away. Our sympathy and condolences to his family and students.
We never got to meet him and have asked his students and widow to tell us more about their experiences with his
teaching.
We would also like to express our deepest sympathy for Mr. Malcolm A. Rutter, 5th Dan on the recent loss of his
daughter.
Los Angeles, California USA
Mr. Craig Stanley, VI Dan, and Mr. Dana
Johnson, V Dan, conducted a seminar at the United Mixed Martial Arts (UMMA) school in Los Angeles, California on
Saturday July 31. The morning session was dedicated to patterns and the afternoon session worked on self-defence
techniques.
 The
UMMA Taekwon-Do program is led Mr. Dave Rohde, VI Dan, Mr. Jake Stevens, IV Dan, and Mr. Mike Rush, III Dan. The
UMMA Taekwon-do students have practiced the "old style" Chang-Hon patterns for many years, so learning
the latest pattern application principles was very beneficial. As a result of the excellent instruction by Mr.
Stanley, students were able to pick up on the techniques very quickly.
The self-defence techniques taught by Mr. Johnson were excellent and their application to real-life street situations
was immediately obvious. The instructors and students of UMMA learned a lot, had a great time, and felt the experience
was absolutely outstanding in every respect.
UMMA looks forward to hosting another seminar again in the near future.
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