November 2009

2009 Southeastern Regional Championships & Dan Shim Sa

On the weekend of October 23-25, the southeastern region of the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation had its fall cycle Dan Shim Sa (Black Belt test) and review, as well as its annual championships in Trussville, Alabama. Over 100 Black Belts and Cho Dan Bo (Black Belt Candidates) tested or reviewed at the Trussville Athletics Center on Friday night October 23rd. Two hundred (200) plus competitors gathered the next day, October 24th at the same facility for the regional championships.

From Steve LaVallee - More Habits of Excellence

Habits of Excellence}>Living with Gratitude! 

Thanksgiving is here...a great time to remind everyone 
of the importance of Living with Gratitude.
 
Any great achiever and certainly true Martial Arts Champions, live with gratitude everyday. It's not just a once a year expression or celebration,
it's a daily habit.

Peak Performance Message from Kyoshi Steve LaVallee

 "It's our attitude in life that determines life's attitude toward us!" 
                                                                                  -- Earl Nightingale


Habit of Spreading Joy and Happiness!
by Kyoshi Steve LaVallee

2009 New England Regional Championships & Dan Shim Sa

The Fall New England Regional APTSDF Dan Shim Sa took place on Friday, October 9th at the Southbury Academy of Karate in picturesque Southbury, Connecticut. The Regional Championships proceeded the very next day with participant ranks ranging from tiny tigers and pee wees all the way to senior black belts. Both events took place with high expectations which were both met and exceeded in a seamless fashion. 

Habit of Starting Fast - From my friend Steve LaVallee

Habit of Starting Fast!

Champions in life come out of the gate fast and furious.

Ever watch the Kentucky Derby?