Dan Shim Sa

The 2010 Atlantic Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation New England Black Belt Camp and Regional Dan Shim Sa took place over the May 21st-23rd weekend. This was the 4th annual event of its kind in the New England region. The setting was YMCA Camp Woodstock in the Northeastern hills of Connecticut, where the picturesque background set the stage for a wonderful and productive time. Some 20 test candidates brought their skills and talents to the test center on Friday evening and performed admirably for the test panel.

On the weekend of April 23-25, the southeastern region of the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation had its annual championships and spring cycle black belt test. The event was hosted by Mr. Randall Leverett of Amory, Mississippi, who was also among those testing for Sam Dan on Friday, April 23. Both the test and the tournament took place at the Hope Church in Tupelo, Mississippi, the birthplace of Elvis Presley.

The Fall New England Regional APTSDF Dan Shim Sa took place on Friday, October 9^th 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. 

On May 8, 2009, the Southeastern region of the Atlantic -Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation had its annual spring black belt test at the Family Church in Sugar Hill, GA. The testing panel included Grandmaster John St. James and the Southeastern Regional Masters and Master’s Candidates. The physical test opened with the announcement of the high scores on the written exam. The high scorer among the children was Sabrina Edwards of Karate World.