New River Tang Soo Do

This past weekend we held our Masters Recertification and Promotion Test and Masters and Black Belt Seminar. Thank you to all those who participated, and I hope you all returned safely to your home and families. I hear from many people how they felt tired and sore at the end. This makes me happy to hear because it shows me that people trained very hard. Remember to be mindful of your stance when you practice Tang Soo Do, and when you teach your students, pay attention to your students' stance.

Although I saw several senior masters who may not be able to punch as hard as they once could or kick or jump as high as they once could, I am still proud that they show how much Tang Soo Do and the ITF means to them just by showing up and trying as hard as they can. Please always take care of your health.

As I also said, please visit and see your parents. Your parents don't want anything from you, except just to see you and physically spend time with you.

I would like to give news of our postponed 1st Annual International Tang Soo Do Federation School Owners and Instructors Conference. The conference and training has been rescheduled for October 9-10, 2026 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. As we near the event, I will send to everyone additional details and hotel accommodations. I am excited and looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Thank you to ITF Vice President Master Joe Bruno, Technical Advisory Committee Chairman Master Y.D. Kim and ITF General Secretary Master Derek DePaolis for your hard work.

Please continue to train and practice hard, and I look forward to seeing you at our next event.

TANG SOO!

Your Choong Jae Nim Chun S*k Kim
President and Founder
International Tang Soo Do Federation, Inc.

Congratulations to all newly promoted students.
Tang Soo!

Reduced pricing on World Championship tournament events deadline is June 24th. That's less than 2 weeks away! Visit the ITF website for all information and to register online. Tang Soo!

https://www.itftangsoodo.com/18th-world-championship

Donate to Elizabeth's Road to Recovery, organized by Joslin Cameron On the night of Saturday, August 10th, our beloved Elizabeth—a cherished daughter, sister,… Joslin Cameron needs your support for Elizabeth's Road to Recovery

On August 10th, Master Elizabeth Lindsay was involved in a motorcycle accident and suffered serious injuries. She is facing a long road to recovery and we ask for your thoughts, prayers and support during this difficult time for her, her family and her school.

New River Tang Soo Do stands with Master Lindsay, her family, friends, and students during this very difficult time. We are asking our community to help with thoughts/prayers, and if you have a few dollars to please donate.

We are raising donation funds for Master Lindsay and will send to the Federation in the next couple of weeks.

We will provide updates about her condition as we receive them.

Thank you and Tang Soo!

Donate to Elizabeth's Road to Recovery, organized by Joslin Cameron On the night of Saturday, August 10th, our beloved Elizabeth—a cherished daughter, sister,… Joslin Cameron needs your support for Elizabeth's Road to Recovery

One of the riders was Master Lindsay. I have no idea of her current condition at this time. Please include her in your thoughts and prayers.

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