Spencer's Warriors News Letter * Aug. 2004

 Instructor's Corner-I want to congratulate all the competitors from the last few tournaments.  Win or loose... it takes courage to perform in front of people you don’t know as well spar and knowing your opponent maybe trying to take your head off.

31 May-  A Black Belt promotion test was held at MMA's dojang and the following were promoted:  My promotion to 4th Dan was awarded on 6 July  from GM Pellegrini.

(from left to right)

Promoted to 2nd Dan Frank George - Promoted to 3rd Dan Jonathan Baines

Participating 3rd Dan Matthew Spencer

Promoted 4th Dan  Wayne Spencer

Promoted 3rd Dan Lance Morgan - Promoted 3rd Dan Susan Morgan

Participating 1st Dan Ricky Whisonant - Promoted 2nd Dan Larry Winstead

Center- Promoted 2nd Dan John Wilson

 

 

12 June-Jack Dark’s TKD Championship-  Andrew Simonsen (Yellow)- 1st Sparring - 2nd Forms

Kendall Worrell (Yellow) Competed in Forms

 

                                             

                                                                           

5-6 May- I competed in the MS150 fundraiser.  My many thanks to those that donated and made it possible for me to participate.                                                         

12 June – Va State TKD Games- Super job to the following: 

Raven Morris (Yellow) -1^st Sparring -1^st Forms -1^st Breaking

Kathy Cooper (Yellow) -2^nd Sparring - 3^rd Breaking

Andrew Simonsen (Yellow) -1^st Sparring - 2^nd  Forms

Thomas Harbour (Green) -2^nd Sparring

Kendall Worrell (Yellow) - 3^rd Sparring -1^st Forms -1^st Breaking

26 June- Master Grants In-House Tournament-

Thomas Harbour/Green-Blue Stripe/1^st Sparring & 3^rd Forms 

Megan Freeman/Green/1^st Sparring & 3^rd Forms

Brian Strong/Yellow-Green Stripe1^st Sparring & 2^nd Forms

Andrew Simonsen/Yellow/1^st Sparring & 1^st Forms

Bruce Alphin Jr.Yellow/1^st Sparring & 3^rd Forms

Sean Brown/Yellow/1^st Forms & 3^rd Sparring

Lee Willis/Yellow/1^st Sparring & 3^rd Forms

Carl Smith/Yellow/2^nd Sparring & 3^rd Forms 

 

5-9 July- AAU National TKD Championship- 

Black Belt  Larry Winstead- 3^rd Pt. Sparring.

Jonathan, Jerry and I went for support to Ft. Lauderdale.

You can see us snorkeling and training on  the beach.

Campout- For those that came, we had a great time on our club campout and picnic on June 18 &19.  The fish didn’t bite nor did  the skitters.  I hope more come next year!  Thanks to Morgan’s Martial Arts for cooking the wild bore.

7 Aug-  The Kick-a-thon and demo was a success for the few that participated. The following are those that raised funds and kicked. They will be receiving a small trophy from me for their support.

From right to left:

 Jonathan Boyle-age 9-white belt: 209 kicks for $112.75

 Justin O'Neal-age 4-white belt: 155 kicks for $75.00

 Megan Freeman-age 6-green belt: 186 kicks for $75.00

 Rebecca O'Neal-age 11-yellow belt: 217 kicks for $75.00

Future Events-

Grandmaster Pellegrini will be conducting his CHKD seminars in a few hours drive from Suffolk. One in High Pt. NC on 21 Aug. and 16 Oct. in Manassas.  TKD students 12 and older may also participate in these too.

The Colonial TKD Festival is 25 Sept.  Train hard if you plan to compete....you can register on-line on our web site and save some bucks.  See me before you register.  The events are sparring, forms and breaking for the senior division.

 I will be attending the 11^th Annual World Head of Family Sokeship Council Achievement Awards in Orlando, Fl over the Labor Day holiday and receive an Award submitted by GM Pellegrini.  On 25 Sept., I will also be attending the  2004 Legends of Champion Martial Arts Hall of Fame in Baltimore.  GM Spruiell, my judo & ju-jitsu instructor, has submitted me for an award in that council.

AAU info for parents-  As a student or parent, you may get more involved in TKD if you wish.  The AAU has a coach's program which allows you to be on the competition floor at ring side during state and national tournaments.  See their web site or me for info.