Western Michigan

Tae Kwon Do
DRAFT FINAL
President and Founder
Grandmaster- Pf. Monte Beghtol, 10th Dn

Student Handbook
3rd edition, 2006,

90% of content based on 2 earlier versions,

produced by the WMTKDA starting in 1982
and those that have gone before us. . . thank you all.
Editor

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Prologue

History and the Organization

Philosophy

Of Students and Teachers

Homework

Class and Commands

22 Basics and Class Training Techniques

Dojang Protocol . . . 21 Rules

Class Procedures

Gup Rank Testing Requirements

10

Injuries

11

Weapons

12

Association Schools

13

Addendum

14

PROLOGUE

"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong
man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose fate is
marred by dust and sweat and blood; who errs and comes short . . . again
and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and
spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the
triumph of high achievement; and who at the worst if he fails, at least fails
while daring greatly; so that his place shall never be with those cold and
timid souls who know neither victory or defeat
. . . Theodore Roosevelt

HISTORY AND THE ORGANIZATION

The history of Western Michigan Tae Kwon Do begins with Professor Monte W Beghtol. In January 1963, Pf.
Beghtol began training and progressed to black belt with Ernie Leib in the American Karate System. At his 1st Dn
testing, Pf. Beghtol was fortunate enough to spar with Mr. Bill Super-foot Wallace and Tadashi Yamashita both
excellent men and well known in the martial arts. Pf. Beghtol began training in 1967 with Mr. Edward B Sell from
Detroit in Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan with The Korean Tae Kwon Do Association of America which became The
U.S. Chung Do Kwan Association, of which Pf. Beghtol was the Vice-President for many years. Chung Do Kwan
translates as the "Blue Wave School" or the "True Path School; waves being an endless source of power and
knowledge expressed in the "water principles", Chung being Chinese for mean or center with a Confucian philosophy
of Chung that describes "correct action flows naturally when we stay close to the center". On September 30,
1973, Pf. Beghtol earned his 4th Dn testing before Dr. Un-Yong Kim in Detroit, MI. This achievement made Pf.
Beghtol the 2nd Non-Asian in the world to achieve the rank of Kukkiwon Certified 4th Dn Black-Belt surpassed
only by Mr. Edward Sell.
A master Instructor certified by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation and Kukkiwon and now carrying the rank of
10th Dn, he formed the Western Michigan Tae Kwon Do Association in 1981 (WMTKDA). The purpose was to grow
beyond the limits of traditional TKD and explore all techniques that can aid in self-defense in a practical way. Pf.
Beghtol teaches techniques from every imaginable source. His philosophy is simple and expressed in the phrase he
coined many years ago "If it works on me today, its Tae Kwon Do tomorrow." Imitation being the supreme form of
flattery, some others now use similar phrasing.
Pf. Beghtol has promoted more than 300 persons to the level of Black Belt, and many of those have gone further in
their studies to achieve higher ranks and successful schools of their own. In 1995, Mr. Beghtol began performing
occasional workouts at the training school of Mr. Dan The Beast Severn (Ultimate Fighting Champion) and on April
1, 1997- Mr. Beghtol received his 9th Dn Professorship while testing under Moores World Tae Kwon Do and
induction into The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Professor Beghtol, and Mr. Dan Severn both received
inductions on July 19, 1997 in Texas.
Pf. Beghtol continues to honor us by teaching on Wednesdays at the Grand Haven venue, White Pines Middle
School, from 6pm-8pm, as well as at the association black belt workouts every 6 weeks. His teachings transcend
the martial arts and if we let them, help us to be better people, more disciplined, self-confident and thus able to
be more compassionate and understanding with others in the rest of our daily lives.
The Western Michigan Tae Kwon Association consists of active schools in Allendale, Coldwater, Grand Rapids,
Grand Haven, Kalamazoo, Montague, Muskegon, Norton Shores, and Walker. All adhere to a core curriculum
established by Pf. Beghtol with freedom to add individual requirements.

Training in the art of Tae Kwon Do goes beyond the physical skills and includes a way of thinking and living your life
to become a better person. Tae Kwon Do is translated as "the art of kicking and punching" and also includes the
building of character of the student through the concepts of loyalty, hard work, respect, humility, self-control and
self-confidence. The ancient Koreans (circa 50 BC) of the legendary Hwa-Rang, expressed these principles as
loyalty to friends, obedience to parent's, trustworthiness, valor in battle and respect for human life. The modern
equivalent may be thought of as the following five values or tenants: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self
Control and Indomitable Spirit. The details of these ideals might be expressed as follows :
Courtesy : Respect
*To the symbols of our country (flag, anthem) and to those who serve by governing.
*To parents, elders, teachers and seniors as a symbol of respect and gratitude for their contribution to our
development.
*To friends as recognition of their importance to us.
*Even to adversaries, respecting differences of view and not compounding insults received by returning them.
Integrity: Loyalty
*In using the freedom we have, without twisting the rules to work in our favor while compromising the freedom of
others.
*In honest dealings with parents and teachers, adopting the principles they teach, but not using false acceptance
to appease them.
*In friendship, not abusing it for our benefit and not abandoning friends when they have troubles.
*In adhering to high ideals, not cheating on our values just to get over rough spots and humbly accepting our
limitations.
Perseverance: Hard Work
*Working tirelessly to make our country and community better, despite obstacles.
*Trying to be better children, students, or parents and attempting to achieve realistic goals.
*Attempting to be better friends and to be friends with more people, particularly those in need of friendship.
*Continually pushing ourselves past false limitations caused by a weak will or by a poorly conditioned body.
Self Control: Humility
*Avoiding excesses of ego and arrogance and controlling our tempers.
*Taking all reasonable action to avoid the physical use of Tae Kwon Do against others.
Indomitable Spirit: Courage
*Having the internal strength to be all we can be.
*Having the courage to act when it is necessary to defend self, family and others, no matter what the odds.
*Motivating ourselves to be helpful to fellow students, to be a source of pride to instructors and parents, and to
be a source of strength on behalf of our community and country.

OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

New students, for whom this book is primarily written, should read this section twice.
The teaching of Martial Arts is not, in this organization at least, a mercenary endeavor. In fact, many of us loose a
fair amount of money each year in the process of passing on that which we were taught. Given this, there's really
no reason for one of our instructors to accept you as a student. . . no reason except the satisfaction of seeing
someone improve themselves because of our efforts. In order for that to happen, the student has to work hard . . .
or we both wasted our time.
If you made it into a class, appreciating the time being spent on you will give your training a good start. One of
many old Chinese sayings you will hear states: When the student is ready, the teacher will come." Attitude is
everything and the greatest instructor on earth can do nothing for a student who is not ready, willing, and eager to
learn. Students who are bored, inattentive, loud, disruptive, disobedient, lazy or otherwise do not wish to be here
should leave before being asked to do so. If you approach your training trying to demonstrate to your teacher that
he or she judged right in accepting you, both of you will gain.
HOMEWORK
Tae kwon do should be worked at as hard between classes as during classes. When working out on your own, stay
with techniques you have been taught and emphasize the basics and your forms.
Next in order of importance is working the heavy bag. The bag will teach you more about your techniques in five
minutes than doing them in the air will teach you in five hours. The ideal bag is around 30 to 50 pounds. . . Heavier
bags should be avoided for two reasons. First of all, people move when struck, and bags should reflect this reality.
Secondly, the 100 pound bags, especially the settled, packed ones, are pretty much akin to a brick wall and a broken
foot will do nothing for your progress.
When you work on a bag, let it move. Stop the swinging with an opposing strike, not by grabbing it, and you will
develop timing and focus along with your power. There's nothing quite as humbling as being knocked down by a
misjudged bag, and humility is a good thing to learn.

CLASS COMMANDS

Command or term
attention
bow
return to position
ready position
at ease
sit down
stand up
turn
begin
stop
continue
end
time
go on count
go no count
thank-you
youre welcome
basic form
one step sparring
3 step sparring
uniform
training hall
instructor
senior student
student
form/pattern
head of training
Jr black belt
black belt rank
student rank
shout
belt
spar
line up
meditation
to the rear
dismissed
united as one

Korean translation
che'dee yet, cha reut
kyung yet
ba roe, pa doe
chim bee, joon be
she yo, she oh
ahn jo
ero set
torah
she chak
gaal yo
kae sok
goo mahn
she gahn
coo reung ma cho
coo reung up she
caam sa omni da
chun mon nee-yo
Ki Cho Poomse
han bo kyu rugi
som bo kyu rugi
do balk
dojang
sa bum nim
sun bae nim
je ja
poomse/hyung
kwan jang nim
poom
dan
gup
giyup, kihap
dee
kyo rugi
chung yul, jung yul
moong yum, muk yum
dweeto
hey chil
dungil

KOREAN TAE KWON DO BASICS AND TERMINOLOGY

These 22 basic blocks, punches, kicks and stretches are the foundation for all you may do in the art.
KOREAN NUMBER
1-HANA

KOREAN PHRASE
AH REY MOCKI

STANCE
F

BASIC MOVE
1- LOW BLOCK

2-DUL

AH REY GI RUGI

2- LOW PUNCH

3-SET

MOOM TONG MOCKI

3- MIDDLE BLOCK

MOOM TONG GI RUGI

4- MIDDLE PUNCH

AL GOOL MOCKI

5- HIGH BLOCK

6-YA SET

AL GOOL GI RUGI

6- HIGH PUNCH

7-IL KOPE

SONNAL AHN CHIGI

7- INWARD KNIFE-HAND STRIKE

8-YO DUL

SONNAL PAKOT CHIGI

8- OUTWARD KNIFE-HAND STRIKE

HANA SONNAL PAKOT MOCKI

9- OUTWARD KNIFE-HAND BLOCK

10-YUL

DUL SONNAL PAKOT MOCKI

10- TWO-HAND KNIFE-HAND BLOCK

11-YUL HANA

HANA MOOM TONG MOCKI

11- SIDE (OUTWARD) MIDDLE BLOCK

12-YUL DUL

DUL MOOM TONG MOCKI

12- TWO-HAND MIDDLE BLOCK

13-YUL SET

MOOM TONG AHN MOCKI

13- INWARD MIDDLE BLOCK

14-YUL NET

DWEET (DOONG) CHU-MOK CHIGI B

14- BACKFIST STRIKE

15-YUL TA SET

AP OLIGI

15- FRONT STRETCH

16-YUL YA SET

AP CHAGI

16- FRONT KICK

17-YUL IL KOPE

PON DOL CHAGI

17- CRESENT KICK

18-YUL YO DUL

YUP OLIGI

18- SIDE STRETCH

19-YUL AH HOPE

YUP CHAGI

19- SIDE KICK

20-SUMULL

TOLL YOE CHAGI

20- ROUND KICK

21-SUMULL HANA

DWEET CHAGI

21- BACK KICK

22-SUMULL DUL

YUP GIN

22- OUTWARD KNIFE-HAND STRIKE +

REVERSE PUNCH, GI-YUP.

4-NET
5-TA SET

9-AH HOPE

STANCES

F=FRONT B=BACK

S=SIDE

CLASS TRAINING TECHNIQUES

Forms/Poomse
These are pre-arranged sets of techniques practiced against imaginary opponents. They are a vehicle for moving
meditation and the development form, focus, concentration and fluidity. Most schools of TKD use one of two series
of forms, the Palgwes or the Taegeuks. Each series consists of eight forms of increasing difficulty leading a
student from white to red belt. At this point a series of poomse having a different philosophy takes over and
progresses through the black belt ranks.
Our organization uses 4 main series of forms; Ki Cho Hyung for beginners, Pyung ahn Dan hyung with roots in
Shotokan karate represent the beginning of modern Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan after W.W.II, Palgwe forms
representing a change from Japanese influences with an emphasis on the art aspect of TKD, Taegeuk series
emphasizing a more Korean style based on the sport aspect of the TKD martial arts.
The Ki Cho forms are basic and introduce the student to the idea and pattern of poomse
The Pyung forms represent peace and confidence/harmony (tranquility) and the protection of the hard shell of
defense, also known as the turtle forms. 39375 represents a "zip code" for the forms indicating the number of
moves in each, 23, 29, 23, 27, 25. Nohei, Naihanchi, and Shipsoo are also added to complete a set of 8
corresponding in harmony to the I Ching, or book of changes from which the Palgwe (eight symbols) and Taegeuk
(Korean national flag) forms draw philosophical significance.
One-steps/Han bo kyu rugi
This is a formalized drill in which two students are paired, one attacker, one defender. On the signal "set" the
attacker executes one strike allowing the defender to practice one block and one counter-strike. Only after
mastering the basic format, will a student move on to a more complex practice which may include multiple counterstrikes and attacks.
Free sparring/Kyo rugi
Fighting in class is done with control and safety utmost. Students should demonstrate good focus, timing and
control. This is a mutual learning experience and there is no room in sparring for an individual who tries to "Prove
Something". Such a person will be removed from the training floor. Lower ranks must also be careful not to
attempt techniques above their ability.

Synergy of Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan

Correct use of focus, relaxation, accuracy, balance, speed and strength combine to make the techniques forceful
without developing ridged muscles that singularly hard styles of martial arts might do. Chung Do Kwan, like
singularly soft styles, also uses the inner development of philosophy forming the inner vital strength or Chi, but
combines these qualities creating a unique hard/soft style through the application of both movement and mind.

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21 RULES YOU WILL OBSERVE

Bow when entering or leaving the training area or when addressing another student or instructor. This is
done purely to show respect, no other reason.
If you are late and class is in session, wait at parade rest on the sidelines until you are told to join in. Do not
make it a habit without good reason, and then inform the Instructor.
Class will be called to attention for all recognized Black Belts of the same or higher rank as the one already
present. This is the responsibility of all students regardless of rank. Ranking belt will call class to bow.
Never loose patience, it is a sign of weakness. Practice hard and allow your instructor to make the necessary
corrections without feeling offended. Show respect at all times including to one's opponent, on or off the
training floor. Obey all commands with speed . . . RUN!
The following are not allowed on the training floor; jewelry, shoes, gum, smoking, eating, drinking, excessive
fingernails, poor hygiene, unnecessary noise, horseplay or any other misbehavior. Always remember the four
"C"s of TKD: clean body, clean mind, clean spirit, clean heart.
During class do not leave the floor without permission unless you are very ill.
Treat uniforms with respect. Wear clean white uniforms to all formal classes-testings and black belt workouts,
except for outside workouts at which black is optional. Use only accepted patches.
Respect the belt (dee) it is a symbol of your rank and all the effort used to attain it. Do not let it touch the
floor unless you are in it. While in uniform a student must only practice techniques related to the training of
TKD, nothing else. Do not sit without removing the belt unless given permission to do so and keep proper
posture, hands placed on the knees or in the lap, back straight. A student is considered to be out of uniform
when he removes his belt. Note :it may be draped around the neck until finished.
Once in position, DO NOT MOVE. Ignore discomfort and irritation, maintain good eye control; discipline always.
Maintain self-control and self-confidence at all times. As a beginner you will have two enemies - the lack of
self-confidence, and discouragement. Don't let either overcome you.
No medications or alcohol within 6-8 hours before class, unless on Physician's orders and then inform the
Instructor.
Learn the Korean terms and use them.
Use proper titles of seniors in rank or age. All gup ranks are Mr. or Ms, all black belts and Instructors are Sir
or Ma'am or Sa bum nim, Pf Beghtol is Grandmaster, Professor or Kwan Jang Nim. Sir or Ma'am is always
correct.
When allowed to rest, you have a three foot circle in which to move, wipe off sweat etc. . . No Talking.
During one steps and sparring, keep all talking to an absolute minimum.
No protective gear is to be worn during basics or forms. To prevent injury, no training weights during sparring.
You are only allowed to learn forms pertaining to your rank without Instructor's permission. Ajack of all trades
is master of none.
Do not ask about testing. Your progress is being observed and you will be told when and if you are ready. Due to
the size of the organization, it is possible that someone may be overlooked. At this time, contact your club
Secretary only if there is a problem.
Do not assume postures which tend to imply lack of respect. When seated, use approved positions, do not lean
on the walls or lounge about.
If you must leave early, get permission before class.
If a grade school, high school or college student's grades decline as a result of time being spent on this
training, the student may be suspended until such time as their grades return to normal.
Always remember, you are a martial artist and a representative of your school and your instructor, when in
class or out. Your conduct reflects honor or dishonor on the entire martial arts. Display a positive attitude,
enthusiasm and sincerity.

CLASS PROCEDURES
Opening :
Chung Yul/ Jung Yul (senior student)
Cha reut/Che dee yet
Dweeto torah
Kyung yet
Muk nyum/moong yum
Ba roe/Pa doe
Torah
Sabum Nim Gae Kyung yet
Closing : Repeat above procedure and add . . .
C'aam Sa Omni Da (class in unison)
Chun Mon Nee-you (instructor)
Sun bae nim, torah
Kyung yet
Hey chil (senior student)
Don gil (class in unison)

line up
attention
turn to the rear
salute the flags (bow) *
meditation
end meditation, return to position
turn to the front
bow to instructor

thank-you
you're welcome
turn to senior student
bow
class dismissed
united as one

* point at which some instructors might call for student oath

Korean Student Oath :

We as members, train our spirits and bodies according to a strict code.
We as members, are united in mutual friendship.
We as members, will comply with the regulations and obey our instructors.
Shaolin Creed :
It is better to avoid than to block.
It is better to block than to hurt.
It is better to hurt than to maim.
It is better to maim than to kill, for every life is precious, nor can any be replaced.

As for the Ultimate Goals of the Martial Artist, Grandmaster

Masutatsu Oyama perhaps said it best :
" The Perfection of Character all schools teaching true Karate
have this in common, and nothing else is significant."

GUP RANK TESTING REQUIREMENTS

Training time standard is 2 classes per week @ 2hrs each, totaling 16 hours per month.
9th Gup ; White Belt / Purple Stripe
4th Gup ; Brown
A- One month training
A- Fifteen months training, previous reqs.
B- 22 basic techniques in order
B- Reaction one steps
C- Oral quiz on rules and regulations
C- Knife defense
D- Knife-hand sets
D- Korean Terminology, Basics & Commands
E- Ki Cho forms 1,2,3
E- WMTKD dues & workouts
F- Assigned essay
F- Break-Choice or Assigned
G- 4 Police come alongs
H- 5th Pyung, Palgwe, Taegeuk forms**
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8 Gup ; Purple
3rd Gup ; Brown / White Stripe
A- Three months training, previous reqs.
A- 21 months training, previous reqs.
B- Basic One Steps
B- Self defense with take downs and knife
C- Controlled Free Spar
C- Nohei, 6th Palgwe, Taegeuk forms**
D- Commands
E- Sticky-hand sets
F- 1st Pyung, Palgwe, Taeguek forms**
7th Gup ; Purple / White Stripe
2nd Gup ; Red
A- Six months training, previous reqs.
A- 27 months training, previous reqs.
B- Basic Self-Defense
B- Supervised class teaching
C- Break- front or side kick
C- Gun defense
D- Knocking and evasion sets
D- Naihanchi, 7th Palgwe, Taegeuk forms**
E- 7-point hand shake
F- 2nd Pyung, Palgwe, Taegeuk forms**
6th Gup ; Green
1st Gup ; Red / White Stripe
A- Nine months training, previous reqs.
A- 33 months training, previous reqs.
B- Break- Front, Side or Round Kick
B- Shipsoo, 8th Palgwe, Taegeuk forms**
C- 3 Dan Severn takedowns w/submissions
D- 3rd Pyung, Palgwe, Taegeuk forms**
5th Gup ; Green /White Stripe
1st Dn ; Black
A- Twelve months training, previous reqs.
A-39 Months training
B- Multiple One Steps
B-Koryo, Bassai
C- Know Vital Areas
C-Weapons form, with approval***
D- 4 Peaceful resistor pressure points
D-Break, choice or assigned***
E- 4th Pyung, Palgwe, Taegeuk forms**
E-Multiple attacker defense***

Additional items may be assigned.

**Taegueks required at 2nd Dn
***Optional?

INJURIES
Safety is of the foremost consideration in our organization, and our accident rate is very low as a result. The vast
majority of training injuries are bruises, sprains and pulled muscles . . .things common to any physical activity. We
have neither the room nor the desire to turn this into a first aide manual. . . suffice to say, the single rule to
remember with any of the above discomforts is to apply ice or cold water immediately. . .swelling is the worst
enemy.
Heat or alternating heat and cold is appropriate one or two hours after injury.
Blisters are also common, especially on the bottom of the toes and feet. Blisters should be taped during training
and a disinfectant used to prevent infection.
In the event of a tooth being knocked out, the tooth should, if possible, be placed in the socket and the injured
party taken immediately to a dentist. The tooth can also be preserved in milk.
Such things are of course, the province and responsibility of instructors . . .but every student of the martial arts
should study first aid as a matter of course.
NOTE - Blood Born Pathogens warning: Do not hide wounds whether they were received in class or out. Blood
pathogens can be deadly today. Report all bleeding immediately, but for your own safety, do not attempt to clean up
another person's blood [unless you are a designated trained person]. If possible, the injured person is to clean any
spillage up, any student in the area must notify the ranking belt or instructor immediately. Ranking belts are to
notify the instructor immediately. The instructor will attend to the issue with state approved BBP / HAZMAT
procedures directly or by delineation to trained personnel. In the event no trained personnel are available, use
bleach to disinfect area and latex gloves to protect person cleaning. Dispose of all contaminated materials in sealed
plastic bag and wash all affected areas with soap, and bleach if exposed to blood.

WEAPONS

The majority of the weapons studied by today's martial artists come to us from Okinawa . . .a remaining few from
China, Japan and the Philippines.
Weapons are studied to gain insight into the history of the art and the cultures which bred them and to develop
eye-hand co-ordination. It is important to understand that weapons study is in addition to your training and must
never take the place of time spent on your regular lessons.
In our organization, a candidate for first degree black belt may demonstrate reasonable proficiency in at least one
weapon. Such study usually begins at brown belt (4 th gup) or above.
To this end, a certain few black belts are designated weapons instructors to the organization. These people who
have been known (and winning ) tournament competitors in the past and who have devoted an unusual amount of
time to the study over a number of years.
All weapons study must be approved by the studio's head instructor.

ASSOCIATION SCHOOLS
WESTERN MICHIGAN TAE KWON DO
Grand Master-Pf Monte W. Beghtol, 10th Dn
Instructors, Patty Werly 4th Dn, Erik Beach 4th Dn, Tom Kingshott 4th Dn,Theresa German 3rd Dn, Thomas R Szten 3rd Dn,
Martin Brady III-2nd Dn, Randy Weaver 2nd Dn, Greg Robillard 1st Dn, Scott Wilde 1st Dn, Eric Fifolt 1st Dn.
White Pines Middle School - S Griffin St, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, 231.759.6304
website: http://wmtkd.freehosting.net ||Wednesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS KOREAN KARATE ACADEMY
Head Instructor-Master Raymond Curry-4th Dn, Instructors-Erik Beach-4th Dn, Martin Brady III-2nd Dn, Steven Leibrandt-2nd Dn
32 E Broadway, Muskegon Heights, MI, 49442, 231.830.0886
website: http://wmtkd.freehosting.net/MHKKA || eMail: westernmichigantaekwondo@yahoo.com
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am-12:00pm & 6:00pm-8:00pm; Saturdays, 10:30am-12:00pm
WHITE LAKE TAE KWON DO
Head Instructor-Ken Heaton, 3rd Dn, Instructor-Lucas Hakken, 1st Dn
Montague Middle School, 4700 Stanton, Montague MI
Mondays, 7-9 pm, 231-893-2936
WHITE PINES MIDDLE SCHOOL-Grand Haven, MI. Saturdays 2:00-4:00 pm
Head Instructor-Master Bob Allen, 6th Dn
BORGESS HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER
Head Instructor-Master Mark Gerger, 6th Dn, Instructor-Alec Murillo, 1st Dn
3025 Gull Rd Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1281, Website : http://wmtkd.us
HUNTING YMCA TAE KWON DO
Head Instructor-Master Eric Vandersteldt, 5th Dn,
475 Lake Michigan Dr NW , Grand Rapids, MI 49504, Phone: 616-855-9622, Home: (616) 453-3552 | EMAIL: entsol1@home.com
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:45-6:30pm kids, 6:30-7:45pm Adults
VISSER FAMILY YMCA TAE KWON DO
Head Instructor-John Scalise, 4th Dn
3540 Fairlanes Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418
Wednesday, 6:00pm-8:00 pm-Phone: 616-530-9199
GRAND RAPIDS KARATE ACADEMY
Head Instructor-Master Phil Dunnebeck, 7th Dn , Instructors-Jeff Hoodhood, 5th Dn, Rico Dupont, 3rd Dn.
2115 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, 616.447.2292
Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-8 pm
COLDWATER TAE KWON DO ACADEMY
Head Instructor-Master Jim Hord, 4th Dn
Coldwater, MI
NORTON PINES ATHLETIC CLUB
Head Instructor, Thomas R Szten-3rd Dn
1350 Judson Rd, Spring Lake, MI, 49441, 231-798-7173
Thursdays, Juniors, 6-12yrs -5:00pm-5:30pm, adv to 6pm ||| Adults and Families 13+yrs - 6:00pm-8:00pm
website: http://wmtkd.freehosting.net/NPAC
SOUTH COAST FITNESS CENTER
Head Instructor-Master A.J. Geldersma 6th Dn-WMTKD
Arnis, 2nd Degree, Mauy Thai-style kick boxing
Brookings-Harbor Shopping Center. (541) 469-7118
Brookings, OR.

ADDENDUM
1- Financial Commitment. All students are expected to handle their financial commitment with their studio or club
in a business-like manner. Individual instructors have discretion over their own classes, many are willing to work
with those who cannot afford a substantial part of their income diverted to training. If you make a commitment, do
your very best to keep it. Remember, often instructors do not support themselves with class fees, they have jobs
and offer this experience and much of their own funds to pay for the training hall because they wish to share.

2- Release Form. All students must submit a properly signed release form freeing the instructor, fellow students
and the association from unintentional injuries. Danger is inherent in training and all must agree to civility. Training
can not be allowed without this signed form.

Note: If you have any concerns or problems in the Association, you should follow the chain of command by talking
with your senior student. If they cannot help you, they will go to the instructor. If the instructor does not have
the answer, he/she is to present the situation/question to the board of directors who will in turn, if necessary,
talk to the President of WMTKD.

Desiderata is Latin for Things to be Desired."

Desiderata
O PLACIDLY AMID THE NOISE AND THE HASTE, and remember
what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be
on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and
listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
&avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare
yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater
and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. &
Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the
changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is
full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons
strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. & be yourself.
Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all
aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass. & Take kindly the
counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength
of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark
imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome
discipline, be gentle with yourself. & you are a child of the universe no less than the
trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. & therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the
noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. & with all its sham, drudgery, and
broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. &&

-- 1927 Max Ehrmann ---Reprinted in 1959 by Baltimores Old St. Paul's Church, founded 1692 --