International Tang Soo Do Federation
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
About
The International Tang Soo Do Federationâ„¢ World Championship is a tournament held once every two years in different parts of the world. This tournament is open to all those who practice Tang Soo Do within the International Tang Soo Do Federationâ„¢. The tournament directors and all those involved take great care to provide an exciting day for all those who participate.
This year the Federation was excited and proud to be holding its 13th World Championship in Portugal's captivating capital city, Lisbon. Many participated in this 4 day event where International Tang Soo Do Federationâ„¢ members from all over the world gathered in one place to share their Tang Soo Do spirit.
13th World Championship
University Stadium
Lisbon, Portugal
July 24 - 27, 2014
Additional Events
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Masters Seminars
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Judge and Referee Seminar
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Black Belt Seminar
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Color Belt Seminar
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Masters Recertification
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Masters Testing
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Dan Testing
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Awards Banquet
Testimonial
2014 ITF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Message from Choong Jae Nim
Congratulations International Masters, Instructors, Students and Families!
I hope you enjoyed Lisbon and had a safe trip home. I had a good time with everyone. I came back with a great feeling and cannot wait to see you again! It is unbelievable how much effort and hard work you give and demonstrate to me. I hope you are back to training hard.
I look forward to the 14th World Championship in Texas in 2016 and the seminar in our new Training Center!
Choong Jae Nim Master Chun Sik Kim
International Tang Soo Do Federationâ„¢
President and Founder
Message from General Secretary
Master Joe Bruno
To all I.T.F members including Masters, instructors and students who attended the 13th World Championship, thank you for a wonderful time.
As the ITF General Secretary, I have been involved with many tournaments, seminars and clinics all over the world, and I must say that I enjoyed this one the most.
I must thank Sa Bom Nim Costa and her husband for all their hard work and the entire Associacao Portuguesa de Tang Soo Do and its students for their hospitality.
If you would like to submit any videos or photos of the 13th World Championships, please forward them to web@itftangsoodo.com.
Although some of us did not speak any Portuguese, we were able to overcome this with our Tang Soo Do spirit. The events ran smoothly and were well attended. Those who attended were ready to work and were hungry to develop their Tang Soo Do knowledge. Because the tournament ran smoothly, we were able to finish on time (a rare thing). Additionally, the competitions were great.
Again, congratulations to all of Portugal and Sa Bom Nim Costa. Congratulations to Choong Jae Nim. I know that this championship was harder to organize than all the others. Congratulations to all the participants who truly made this a wonderful time.
Obrigado!
Sa Bom Nim Joe Bruno
International Tang Soo Do Federationâ„¢
General Secretary
TOURNAMENT RESULTS
TEAM COMPETITIONS
ADULT FORMS
UNITED STATES
PITTSBURGH, PA TEAM A
COACH MASTER ROBERT VENTURINO
BETHANY FORD
BRIAN SACKETT
JUNIOR FORMS
UNITED STATES
PITTSBURGH, PA TEAM B
COACH MASTER JOHN NIGRO
SUMMER BERNOTAS
ABBY LICHTENFELS
STRYKAR NIGRO
MEN'S SPARRING
PORTUGAL
COACH KYO SA NELSON BICHO
TEAM CAPTAIN KYO SA RUI VICENTE
DAVID DEYLLOT
RICARDO VICENTE
WOMEN'S SPARRING
UNITED STATES
PITTSBURGH, PA
COACH MASTER ELIZABETH LINDSAY
MARY ELLEN BRUCE
MARIEL PHINNEY
CASSANDRA STAPLE
TAMMY UNDERWOOD
TOURNAMENT RESULTS
GRAND CHAMPION
ADULT FORMS
UNITED STATES
CS KIM KARATE - McMURRAY
JUNIOR FORMS
STRYKAR NIGRO
UNITED STATES
CS KIM KARATE - WHITE OAK
MEN'S SPARRING
RICARDO VICENTE
PORTUGAL
ASSOCIACAO PORTUGUESA DE TANG SOO DO
WOMEN'S SPARRING
INES BRAZ
PORTUGAL
ASSOCIACAO PORTUGUESA DE TANG SOO DO
TOURNAMENT RESULTS
MASTERS COMPETITIONS
MASTERS FORMS
AGE 21-39
1ST PLACE
MASTER ELIZABETH LINDSAY
CS KIM KARATE - N. HUNTINGDON
2ND PLACE
MASTER JEREMY KELLY
CS KIM KARATE - McMURRAY
3RD PLACE
MASTER PHILIP EJZAK
CS KIM KARATE - PLEASANT HILLS
MASTERS FORMS
AGE 40+
1ST PLACE
MASTER CHRIS DUFOUR
PENSACOLA, FL
2ND PLACE
MASTER KERRY ROUDEBUSH
CS KIM KARATE - FT. WAYNE, IN
3RD PLACE
MASTER JOHN NIGRO
CS KIM KARATE - WHITE OAK
MASTERS SPARRING
MEN DIVISION I
1ST PLACE
MASTER JEREMY KELLY
CS KIM KARATE - McMURRAY
2ND PLACE
MASTER PHILIP EJZAK
CS KIM KARATE - PLEASANT HILLS
3RD PLACE
MASTER DANIEL SASTRE
CS KIM KARATE - BLOOMFIELD
4TH PLACE
MASTER DEAN KELLY, JR.
CS KIM KARATE - McMURRAY
MASTERS SPARRING
MEN DIVISION II
1ST PLACE
MASTER ANTHONY HUSTED
FENTON, MI
2ND PLACE
MASTER JERRY DOLLINGER
FLUSHING, MI
3RD PLACE
MASTER MICHAEL LARGE
CS KIM KARATE - McMURRAY
4TH PLACE
MASTER RENE MENDIETA
MEXICO
TOURNAMENT RESULTS
DAN AND COLOR BELTS
To view and download Competition Results, click on the images below.
If there are any misprints, please email corrections to web@itftangsoodo.com.
Thank you!
2014 HALL OF FAME AWARD
Master Wynford Williams
Being selected as a candidate for the Hall of Fame is something that I have never considered. It is something people like Bu Choong Jae Nim Joe Goss are considered for - somebody who has not only talked the talk, but also walked the walk. There are so many of my seniors who I will not embarrass by naming who contrubute so much to the Federation. These people also deserve this recognition, so receiving this nomination is humbling. People have often asked what it takes to get to 7th degree Black Belt: my reply is simply don't quit! So if this award is for those that have not quit, then I guess it is for me. In all seriousness, to receive this recognition from those who I respect and admire is an accolade that I will always cherish.
~Master W. Williams
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September 1977
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August 1978
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December 1982
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July 1991
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September 1991
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September 1996
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September 2002
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2008
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November 2009
Started practicing Tand Soo Do with Master TM Kim
Placed 3rd in World Championship, Watford, England
Passed 1st Dan (Black Belt) under Masters KU Lee and TM Kim
Became Chief Instructor for ITF in UK when
Master TM Kim moved to USA
Became 2nd Dan and attained Instructor Certificate from International Tang Soo Do Federation
1st Place in Master TM Kim's Open Championship in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Joined Welsh Karate Federation and was elected Drug Liaison Officer while being member of the Welsh Karate Federation
Attained Senior Coach qualification with Welsh Karate Federation
Passed 3rd Dan test under Choong Jae Nim and Master TM Kim
Appointed Chief Instructor for Europe
Educated and qualified as SAQ Trainer
Passed 4th Dan (Master) test
Passed 5th Dan test
Passed 6th Dan test
Appointed European President for International Tang Soo Do Federation
Passed 7th Dan test
PHOTO GALLERY
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Thank you to those who helped by submitting photos!
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