Just an update to let you know that the 2017 USA KDJSS is still planned for the La Toretta Lake Resort in Montgomery, TX Nov 10-17.
Flood waters have receded and remediation of damaged areas is underway, so if you are planning to attend the 2017 Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa as a Vistor or Moment With Masters we need to hear from you by Monday.
Thank you to all who have previously indicated your plans to attend.
We do still have a few details pending in order to finalize the contract and are asking you to help us quantify how many rooms and meals we should commit to in the contract by responding as requested below.
If the Federation includes you in the qty of lodging and meals specified in the contract and you do not show up, the Federation must still pay, so you can help us by confirming your plans by responding to this request for information.
WE NEED YOUR RESPONSE BEFORE MONDAY SEPT 18.
(If you are reading this, there are probably fellow Dans and Ko Dan Ja who will not see this message for various reasons, so please reach out among your fellow Dans and Ko Dan Ja to help assure everyone knows their response is needed by Monday.)
Your response will help us commit to the correct qty of lodging and meals in the contract.
We look forward to your reply.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Save $$ by registering before Sept 30!
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Tim Bennett, Sa Bom Board Secretary
Board Secretary Tim Bennett, Sa Bom Nim has opened nominations for Board Directors in Regions 2,3,6,9,10.
Elected Board Directors serve three year terms.
All eligible voting age Federation members have been mailed an official announcement and ballot as shown below.
Board Director Nominations can be submitted via online ballot, mail in ballot, fax, etc. before September 17,2017.
Board Director Nomination Announcement Ballot R2 3 6 9 10
Dear Federation Members,
I hope this message finds you and your family in good health and spirits.
We have all been watching with horror the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey and the flooding in Houston, Texas and surrounding areas has created unimaginable hardship.
So far all reports are that our Soo Bahk Do family members in the area are safe.
As most of you know we have been on course to hold 2017 Moment with the Masters and the 2017 Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa at La Torretta Resort in November.
The complex is about 45 minutes outside Houston and has experienced some serious flooding.
We are hopeful that La Torretta will still be able to host our event in November, but due to uncertain circumstances we are also exploring alternative locations.
First, I would like to reassure everyone that there will be a 2017 MWM/KDJSS this fall; however, there is a possibility that we could be forced to relocate outside the Houston area or even Region 6.
I would encourage those planning to attend to postpone making airline reservations for a short while until we have a more complete assessment of the situation.
I will get back to you as more information becomes available.
Sincerely,
Ron Strong,
Chairman Board of Directors
Region 5
As a member of the USA Federation, you have access to top Moo Duk Kwan instructors in the world and the finest training experiences available.
The Federation hosts A Moment With The Masters in conjunction with the 1st weekend of the Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa in order that fellow members have an opportunity to share a few moments with the wave of new Ko Dan Ja rank applicants and current Ko Dan Ja leaders and visiting Ko Dan Ja Alumni who are also participating in the week long Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa experience.
For a brief, fleeting moment every Federation member has the opportunity to share a moment with the masters and experience “Oneness” with the most senior practitioners and Ko Dan Ja in the entire U.S. Federation as well as international Ko Dan Ja.
The Moment With The Masters is a wonderful opportunity that literally calls for action… it calls for attendance.
It is calling you.
Halloween is despised by some and enjoyed by others, but regardless of your perspective about Halloween I am sure you agree that safety is important.
Safety is especially important on Halloween when young kids may be roaming the streets in the dark and when widespread mischief and mayhem may be the norm, so being alert and attentive to personal safety is a high priority.
Adults and tots can both benefit from attending a fun and educational Trick or Treater Safety School offered as a community service program by participating Moo Duk Kwan® Certified schools nationwide. Look for local ads or flyers about programs near you.
So have fun this Halloween whether you avoid it or relish it, just be safe and remember that you can safely Trick or Treat us by Text message the whole month of October!
Have you ever Trick or Treated for Halloween by Text Message? No?
Well, during the Federation's Fall membership Drive you can Halloween Trick or Treat us from anywhere, in or out of your costume during THE ENTIRE MONTH OF OCTOBER and we are giving away some really neat treats.
Even ol Christopher Columbus can't discover a better deal than this!
Good news for busy people who missed the 15% Early Registration Discount For The Moment With The Masters & Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa Visitor Tracks with flexible durations for Dans of all ranks!
You can still get a "Not-So-Early-Registration Discount" of 10% when you register before October 31st.
SAVE 10% WHEN REGISTERING
BEFORE OCTOBER 31, 2016
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Moment With The Masters training and KDJSS Visitor training tracks are exceptional opportunities that are unique to the Moo Duk Kwan® and the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation.
The Moo Duk Kwan® USA masters test (Ko Dan J Shim Sa) only occurs once per year and lasts for eight days.
Dan members of all ranks can participate in one to eight days (Nov 11-18, 2016) of the highest level of Soo Bahk Do® training available anywhere in the world.
Gups and Dans of all ranks and all ages can participate in the Moment With The Masters weekend (Nov 11-13, 2016) and share an epic learning experience alongside the field of members testing for Moo Duk Kwan® master level ranks (Ko Dan Ja) and master level Instructor certification (Sa Bom) in the Soo Bahk Do® martial art.
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A Moment With The Masters Ramona, Ca
The Federation hosts A Moment With The Masters in conjunction with the 1st weekend of the Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa in order that fellow members have an opportunity to share a few moments with the wave of new Ko Dan Ja rank applicants and current Ko Dan Ja leaders and visiting Ko Dan Ja Alumni who are also participating in the week long Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa experience.
Each year the Annual Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa is accessible for individual members who are not yet Ko Dan Ja or Ko Dan Ja candidates.
Dan members of all ranks can even participate in specially designed high level visitor training tracks during the week of the Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa.
What an opportunity!
For a brief, fleeting moment every Federation member has the opportunity to share a moment with the masters and experience “Oneness” with the most senior practitioners and Ko Dan Ja in the entire U.S. Federation as well as international Ko Dan Ja.
This event is a brief, fleeting moment when every Federation member is given the opportunity to share a moment with some of the most senior practitioners and Ko Dan Ja in the world.
Think about it!
When you register before September 30
In a single trip, with one set of travel expenses and only one weekend away from home, you have the unique opportunity to experience so much!
For a limited time you can save 15% when you register before September 30!
REGIONAL TEAMS
Regions may now field multiple teams in each Regional Team Division at the National Festival.
TAC will accommodate all Regional Teams present at the National Festival.
SAVE THE DATE: 2017 Moment With The Masters November 10-12 Montgomery, TX
