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Last update: 24 Mar 2008



A proud moment.  Kwan Jang Nim Sgro has 4 of his (12) children test at the 24th SKTSD Dan Classing.
Gabrielle tested for EE Dan, Luke tested for his 1st Dan, Jesse tested for his EE Dan, and Sam tested for his Sam Dan.
"It is really a great blessing to be able to share Tang Soo Do with my children".  (KJN Sgro)

4th SKTSD Ko Dan Ja traditional Sunrise workout.  Training held this year at Lake Rim Fayetteville, NC
The temp was an unseasonable 29 degrees.
 
Yuk Dan (6th Degree Black Belt) Candidate, Garth Charland Sa Bom, and Oh Dan (5th Degree Black Belt Candidate, Jeff Galvin Sa Bom, practice Wol Do Hyung. 
  
Sa Dan (4th Degree Black belt) Candidates Kyo Sa Larry Gilliland and Kyo Sa Jamal Pender practice Wol Do Hyung.

   
Sa Bom Nim Galvin and Kyo Sa Nim Gilliland, and Kyo Sa Nim Pender, more Wol Do practice

    
Gabby Sgro spars Sa Bom Nim Jeff Galvin, Kwan Jang Nim Steve Voelker leads the morning class in breathing techniques,
Sa Bom Nim Jeff Galvin with the Wol Do.  The 4th San Kil Tang Soo Do Ko Dan Ja and 24th SKTSD Dan Classing was a success! 


San Kil Tang Soo Do Dan Members
First row (Kneeling): James Barrington, Gabby Sgro, Jesse Sgro Second Row (Standing) from left to right: Cindy Barrington,
Hal Beverage, Rasheed Thompson, Francisco Miro Son Saeng, Hal Abner Kyo Sa, Brian Nutter Kyo Sa, Matt Torchia Son Saeng,
Larry Gilliland Kyo Sa, Jeff Galvin Sa Bom, David Sgro, Kwan Jang, John Connelly Sa Bom, Jamal Pender Kyo Sa,
Mike Torchia Son Saeng, Bonnie McGowen Kyo Sa, Sam Sgro Son Saeng, Mike Fraley Son Saeng


USGTSDA Board of Advisors
From left to Right: Kristin Duethorn (Historian)  Kyo Sa, Greg Mendes Sa Bom, Larry Gilliland (PR/Marketing) Kyo Sa,
Mike Bogdanski (Vice Chairman) Sa Bom, Nick Coffman Sa Bom, Hal Abner (Secertary) Kyo Sa, Don Krantz Kyo Sa,
Gail Capolupo (Treasurer)  (Missing from the picture:  Garth Charland (Chairman) Sa Bom, Isaac Garris, and Tom Whitbread)

                                
Congrats to William Hardy on achieving his Cho Dan.  Major Hardy is the                                         Congrats to Sergio A. Bravo on achieving his Cho Dan. SGT Bravo is an Intelligence
Company Commander for A Company, 8th POB (A) having spent 11 months                                   Analyst for F Co. 51st INF (LRS) (RANGER) (A).  He is now supporting 
in Iraq providing Psychological Operations support to Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.                       Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

San Kil Tang Soo Do is proud to have both Maj Hardy and SGT Bravo promote to Cho Dan.  We appreciate and salute your continued commitment to the GWOT (Global War on Terror) and maintaining the freedoms that we, as US citizens, have come to cherish and enjoy. Tang Soo!


Kwan Jang Nim Steve Voelker, Soke John Larlee, Kwan Jang Nim David Sgro at the sunrise workout
during the 23rd San Kil Tang Soo Do Dan Classing, Sat 12 May 2007, Lake Rim Park, Fayetteville, NC


Kwan Jang Nim Sgro with Kyo Sa Nim Jamal Pender.  Kyo Sa Nim Pender teaches San Kil Tang Soo Do
at the YMCA in Montreal, Canada,  Kwan Jang Nim Sgro conducted clinics and a testing 20 - 21 April 2007.


Kyo Sa Nim Pender demonstrates self-defense techniques


Kwan Jang Nim Sgro instructs at OC School of Martial Arts (www.OCKICKS.com) in Orange County, Calif, owned
and operated by Kyo Sa Nim Larry Gilliland, Mr. Michael Torchia and Mr. Matt Torchia. The school is located in
CAL ELITE Sports Center.  Guest Sa Bom Nims include Sa Bom Nim Rick Jones, Sa Bom Nim Jennifer Jones
and Sa Bom Nim Vince Don Vito all of United Tang Soo Do.  (Kyo Sa Nim Larry Gilliland is in the last row, third from the right)


   
          Jon Carte demonstrates Jump Back Kick                        Breaking technique                                                Soke Larlee with Jon Carte


Sgro Kwan Jang and Voelker Kwan Jang with the Muye24Ki demonstration team in Korea, 4 June 07


Left to Right: Sgro Kwan Jang, Kim Kwan Jang, and Voelker Kwan Jang


Muye24Ki Wol Do performance


Muye24Ki Long Spear performance


Muye24Ki Flag Spear performance




Muye24Ki before the "Battle Performance"


Sgro Kwan Jang and Voelker Kwan Jang perform Lo Hai in front of the Fortress 4 June 07. 
These performances were filmed by Japanese National Television

Enjoying lunch post demonstration



Voelker and Sgro Kwan Jang instructs dozens of South Korean High School students in the Korean art of Tang Soo Do,
sharing with them the history of their Korean martial art past (and present) heritage.




From the Muye Dobo Tonji, Wol Do training with EE Sa Bom Nim


Kim Kwan Jang Nim presents Voelker Kwan Jang and Sgro Kwan Jang with, above left, a copy of the Muye Dobo Tonji
and, above right, a book Kim Kwan Jang Nim wrote about the author of the Muye Dobo Tonji.

2006 USGTSDA Nationals, Conn College, New London,CT:
       

       

  

       

     

  12th San Kil Tang Soo Do Dan Classing, Jan 12, 2002