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2008 Southeast Regional Black Belt Camp & Dan Shim Sa

Submitted by webmaster on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 7:18pm

On the weekend over November 7, 8, and 9, 2008, the southeastern region of the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation had its fifth annual Black Belt Camp in Jackson’s Gap, Alabama. About 120 martial artists were in attendance, over half of them participated in the Dan Shim Sa which opened the camp on Friday night.

A Tribute To A Warrior - We Will Miss You Master Morris Coker!

Submitted by webmaster on Thu, 03/01/2007 - 11:09am

When one thinks of Morris they have to have a smile on their face. He was loving man, a great husband, a great martial arts instructor, a wonderful friend, and a true student and warrior!

When I first met Morris many years ago, I saw him standing at the side of our training hall with a video camera in his hand. He seemed quiet and reserved and yet nothing could be further from the truth.

2006 International Championships & Masters Clinic

Submitted by webmaster on Mon, 08/14/2006 - 1:42pm

The week of July 24th was huge for the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation under the direction of Master J. John St. James, Chil Dan. The Federation, headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, put on it's annual Masters (KODANJA) Clinic (July 25 - 28), and it's International Championships, Awards Banquet, and Championship Party (July 28 - 30) at both the Marriott Boca Center and Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida.

Federation Studio & Instructor Featured In A Child Safety Television Segment

Submitted by webmaster on Sat, 07/07/2007 - 1:45pm

Master Carole Coker, owner of The Family Karate Center and Coker's Tang Soo Do in Montgomery, Alabama has been chosen to tape Child Abduction Prevention Tips on The Christian Broadcast Network. The Program is called "The Family Karate Center Presents: Stranger Danger Tip of the Week". Different safety segments and self defense quick-release moves were taped by the Tiny Tiger and Little Dragon Students at Master Coker's school.

2004 International Championships

Submitted by webmaster on Wed, 03/23/2005 - 3:05pm

In October of this past year, the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation (APTSDF) held its first-ever International Tang Soo Do Championships at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida. Federation and affiliate masters, black belts, and color belts from as far as Australia came to Orlando for three days of learning, competition, and celebration. The event was a tremendous success and everyone enjoyed the entire weekend.

2009 Southeast Regional Black Belt Camp

Submitted by webmaster on Wed, 08/05/2009 - 10:21pm

On the weekend of July 10-12, 2009, the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation held its annual Southeastern Regional Black Belt Camp. It was the first camp held at Children’s Harbor on Alabama’s Lake Martin, as well as the first ever to welcome red belts. Seven masters and two master’s candidates were present, apart from Grandmaster John St. James, the President and Founding Master of the APTSDF.

 

2008 International Championships

Submitted by webmaster on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 7:59pm

On July 18-19, the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation hosted its 2008 International Championships at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Several hundred people attended the event and there were competition divisions for weapons, free sparring, breaking, traditional forms, team forms, and creativity.