Volume 6 - Fall 2011 - Welcome to the United Fighting Arts

Volume 6 - Fall 2011

2011 ITC PHOTO CONTESTCongratulations

April Smith Robertson1st Place Winner (cover photo)

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United Fighting Arts Federation Mission Statement

The United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF) is dedicated to providing and facilitating quality martial arts instruction, leading to the most prestigious black belt ranking certifications in the martial arts world.

Through the disciplined, internal growth of its membership and the development of world class teaching ability and leadership within its ranks, UFAF seeks to make Chun Kuk Do one of the most recognizable and respected martial arts styles in the world.

Building on these principles, UFAF is committed to assisting its member schools in providing a quality martial arts training experience to every student of Chun Kuk Do, and to enriching and serving the communities in which it is represented by cultivating high character in the lives of its members.

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The United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF) is a worldwide martial arts membership organization founded by Mr. Chuck Norris which provides its member students, instructors, and schools with Chun Kuk Do (CKD) rank certification, educational opportunities, Chun Kuk Do news, special events, online community access, and other services. UFAF is the governing and sanctioning body for the Chun Kuk Do style, providing technical standards for instruction and advancement in the system.

Chun Kuk Do (CKD) is an American martial arts style, evolved from Korean Tang Soo Do by Chuck Norris. Chun Kuk Do (“The Universal Way”) is a style with a deeply-rooted traditional foundation into which many other elements that complement its fundamentals have been integrated. Chun Kuk Do has come to emphasize self defense, competition, weapons, grappling, fitness, and more. With Chun Kuk Do, the martial arts world is an open door.

CKD Magazine

Astrid Fabian- Editor, [email protected]

Steve Nelson- UFAF Advisor, [email protected]

Steve Brown- UFAF Marketing & Branding, [email protected]

Jacob Sherman- Publication Design, [email protected]

Article Submissions:

Preferred- E-mail articles and photographs (300dpi, jpg or tif) to the attention of

Astrid Fabian- Editor, [email protected]

Send by mail to: Astrid Fabian,

C/o P.O. Box 437, Orem, UT 84059

Deadlines:

Spring Publication - Deadline is December 1Summer Publication - Deadline is April 1Fall Publication - Deadline is August 1The United Fighting Arts Federation; UFAF, Inc.; KICKSTART; and/or CKD Magazine are not responsible for physical or personal injury, either directly or indirectly, from any materials published herein. We do not endorse and make no representation, warranty or guarantee concerning the safety or effectiveness of either the products and services advertised in this magazine or the martial arts or other techniques discussed or illustrated in this publication. All rights in letters, articles, and photographs sent to CKD Magazine will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication and copyright purposes. Subject to unrestricted right to edit and comment editorially.

From the desk ofKen Gallacher

Dear UFAF Members:

Ask yourself: as I move forward in my school, am I taking advantage of all the United Fighting Arts Federation resources available to help accelerate my growth and effectiveness as a school owner, instructor or student?

UFAF membership, for one thing, provides each of us with a dynamic networking opportunity: access to some of the most successful martial artists in the world and the chance to learn from like-minded individuals working toward similar goals and for a similar cause. The No. 1 place for face-to-face networking is the annual International Training Conference, which is, I like to say,” Where the big dogs come to play.”

Another networking opportunity that has provided me with tremendous professional and personal development has been serving on school and regional testing boards, as well as attending tournaments and other events. And participating in the PDS, MDS, and IDS has helped me grow in my martial arts.

Many UFAF members contribute their time, energy, and leadership to help the association carry out its mission in a number of areas, such as membership, recognition, and professional development. These connections have also enhanced my professional growth and in some cases have turned into informal study groups, not to mention lifelong friendships.

Throughout the years, I have filed my CKD Magazine (formerly The Octagon) articles. To this day they are a valuable resource for my future use and training. If you have a best practice, process, or even an opinion about our industry, why not share it with your fellow UFAF members? We are always looking for information to help us improve our schools, businesses, and instructional techniques.

UFAF gives us the keys to unlock the secrets of building successful studios and students, whether we are owners or instructors. But I have found that its excellent professional development resources are only half of the story. As a great leader once said, “People join people and causes, not companies.” Through UFAF membership, we gain benefits that not only build our schools but improve us as people.

Sincerely,

Ken Gallacher, President

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Editor’s Note

This was the first ITC I’ve been unable to attend in so many years! While I really missed being there, it was the right thing for my family and my life. However, I have had the privilege of viewing all of Ron Guptil’s photos (he was the official CKD Magazine photographer in my absence), which made me feel better! Thank You Ron, for doing such a great job! So starting on page 4, let’s live and re-live the ITC!

How was your summer? Many of you hosted or attended a karate summer camp, and I would venture to guess that each camp is different. Check out how Mr. Chuck Elias runs his summer camp on page 26. Do you have questions regarding the updated black belt promotion requirements? Mr. Steve Nelson explains on page 30. And how well do you know your kicks? Win a prize if you know them well – check out Kiai Corner!

Enjoy your journey,Astrid Fabian

ContentsCKD Spotlights 3

ITC & CKD World Championships 4-25 Pool Party 6

IDS & PDS 7

Championships 8

Headliners & Seminars 18

Banquet & Awards 22

Outtakes 24

Airborne 25

Summer Mini Camp 26

Team CKD 28

Testing & Promotion 30

UFAF is Growing 31

Kiai Corner 32

Future of UFAF 34

SpotlightsThe UFAF Shop is having a holiday sale! Order between November 25 and December 15 and get 25% off everything in the store (your usual 15% and an extra 10%)! http://www.ufaf.org/shop.htm

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Newly formatted testing requirements are now posted on your UFAF member home page. Visit www.ufaf.org and click UFAF Member Login. You will find them under the heading: (1st - 6th degree).

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“Eat this, Not That!”source http://eatthis.menshealth.com/home

Do you like to go to theme parks? Here are the worst food and the worst drink. Who knew?

Worst Food! Nachos with Cheese (40 chips, 4 oz cheese)

1,100 calories, 59 g fat (18.5 saturated), 1580 mg sodium

“Nearly half the calories in this dish come from two sources of fat: the oil used to fry the chips and the oil used to make the “cheese” sauce. That’s not good. Your best bet is a corn dog. It’s not a paragon of nutritional excellence, but it does fill your stomach with some belly-filling protein and has 800 fewer calories than the nachos. If you’re still hungry after one, order another. Or eat a burger. (Most fast food options are around 450 to 700 calories.) You’ll still save hundreds of calories.”

Corndog240 calories, 21 g fat (8 g saturated), 810 mg sodium

Worst Drink!

Lemonade (24 oz)

300 calories, 0 g fat, 74 g sugar

“Virtually all of the sweetness in this cup comes from

added sugars, which puts lemonade on

par with that other liquid candy we call soda. By switching

to unsweetened tea and adding sugar

yourself, you can control the number of empty calories in your cup.”

Iced Tea (24 oz sweetened with 2 sugar packets)

30 calories, 0 g fat, 8 g sugar

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UFAF is having a uniform drive! Do you have any new or gently used, plain, white uniforms that you would be willing to donate? Mr. Joe Gemma has volunteered to be the central location for receipt of the uniforms. He will then distribute them to schools as the need arises. Please send them by December 1, 2011 to:

Joe Gemma2831 Via Terra St.Henderson, NV 89074

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Chuck Norris Fun Facts:If you work in an office with Chuck Norris, don’t ask him for his three-hole punch.

To eliminate obsolete pennies, Chuck Norris stretches them into $5 bills – since Lincoln is on both anyway.

America is not a democracy. It’s a Chucktatorship.

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Sherri Cordes said this about her daughter Hope, who studies with David and Ryan Gamble,

at Family Christian Martial Arts in San Diego, California.

“It was THE highlight of the entire weekend for Hope to have the opportunity to spar with Mr. Alonzo, Mr. Frasier and Mr. Brown! Only in UFAF would someone so young and only a 1st degree have the opportunity to practice one-on-one with masters and champions. And they did it not because they had to, but because they wanted to. She still just beams with joy when she talks about it! Thank you so much UFAF!”

Carly Presti studies at Presti Karate Centers (Mr. John Presti), in Niagara Falls, New

York.

Seeing Old FriendsWhen we were at Las Vegas I got to see my

friend Margaux, who is from Oregon. I also got to see my friends from Texas: Danilee, Dakota, Christina, and Levi. I also made a new friend Trine. We got to see Mr. Norris’ movie about when he went to Iraq to visit many soldiers who are fighting to protect our country.

Pool PartyAt the pool party we got to do so many fun

things. We got to watch Ms. Andi Woods and some guys do tricks.

My friends Margaux, Trine and I went swimming and we played marco polo and monkey in the middle. There was a D.J. so we got to dance by the pool.

SeminarsThe seminars I got to participate in were with

Mr. Matera, Mr. Alonzo, Mr. Dwyer, and Mr. Holstien. Mr. Matera taught me some different techniques that I have used in my designed one-steps. I really enjoyed all of my seminars and look forward to next year.

TournamentThe tournament was very exciting this year. I

placed 2nd in weapons and 3rd in kata and our demo team was awesome. We came in 2nd place and were invited to perform for Mr. Norris!

The BanquetThe banquet was, as usual, a lot of fun. There

were a lot of awards and speeches that I couldn’t

ITC Photo Contest

ITC, World Championship Tournament2011 ITC - Three Perspectives.

ITC & CKD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP



1st Place April Smith-Robertson(COVER PHOTO)

2nd Place Magali Briand

3rd Place Jerry Dwyer

Congratulations to the following photo contest winners!

wait to end so we could start dancing. We did see several clips of Mr. Norris fighting with Mr. Prieto which was very cool.

I can’t wait until the next ITC so I can see all my friends again.

Rob Gallagher studies at Club Karate, (Mr. Chuck Elias), in Beaufort, South Carolina.

It was not only my first time in Las Vegas, but it was my first year participating in both the International Training Conference and the Chun Kuk Do World Championships. I attended not only to learn new techniques from other Chun Kuk Do stylists, but to test my mettle against them in competition as well.

The seminars that I went to were taught by Kristi Tanner, Sonia Moreno-White, Clayton Ferguson, and Kevin Hibbs. I especially enjoyed the intensity of the Kata Fight seminar led by Sonia Moreno-White, which gives me a new perspective on how to perform kata in competition. The same goes for the Turbo-Charge your Sparring Skills seminar led by Kevin Hibbs, who taught us to speed up the momentum of our techniques to give us an edge. Both of these seminars gave me a boost in my skills and my confidence.

In my kata competition, I felt focused by putting on a serious, yet intense look on my face while I was performing each technique in front of those judges. All was going well except for my stance

work, which I knew was going to be my downfall. I performed well, but it was not enough. Even though I felt upset inside about losing the kata competition, Mr. Elias commended me for my courage for stepping out onto that mat to perform in front of all those spectators. That reminded me to have faith in my abilities and I’ll do just fine.

In the fighting competition, I placed first by default since there was no one for me to fight. There were two others from two different divisions that were in the same situation, so Mr. Elias arranged an exhibition match, so that we at least could fight. I first fought against the red belt and soon realized that my opponent was a defensive fighter because he switches between a runner to stay out of my attack range to a block counter to try to block then rebound with a counter attack. As an offensive fighter of the aggressive type, I was able keep my pressure on him by scoring the first point with my double round kick. It worked the same way when I fought the purple belt who was an offensive fighter as a point attacker who mainly works off speed along with staying out of range at the right moment before attacking. I was able to score a point with the same kick. I had a great time!

The awards dinner started with a story about one of the earliest Chun Kuk Do black belts who lost her life to diabetes this past year, Mrs. Gretta Potter. In hearing her story, it reminded me of a quote that I heard from my late grandfather

Robert James Bunker, which was “to always keep your dignity, even when facing death.” I may not have known Mrs. Potter, but I could tell that she was a woman of strength, courage, and character. As a fighter and friend to all of us, she will in spirit always be a member of UFAF. The rest of the dinner was interesting as we got to view some of Chuck Norris’s old movie clips along with the raffle and the awards. At the end of the dinner, I decided to turn in early since the next day was going to be a big day for the competition.

Everyone has to have a hero and Chuck Norris has always been my favorite. He inspired me to get involved with the martial arts. I got to meet him in person during three different instances at the ITC - the awards dinner, the photo shoot, and after my exhibition matches. I walked to the ring where Mr. Norris was watching his children competing. I commended him on what a great job Dakota did during his match, and I also briefly got to talk with him about my transition from Tang Soo Do to Chun Kuk Do, along with how Mr. Elias has been a great instructor and coach. He asked me if I was returning to the ITC next year. I told him that I would ‘most definitely’ be returning for next year.

After that talk with Mr. Chuck Norris, I am psyched! My bags are already packed up for ITC 2012 ‘cause I wouldn’t want to miss it!



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Grand Champions

Junior Forms Andi Woods

Adult Forms Alex Gardner

Senior Forms David Rodriguez

Female Fighting Sonia Moreno-White

Male Fighting Steve Giroux

Senior Male Fighting Lasse Aarnes

Black Belt Male Team Fighting1st Place David Rodriguez Bernardo Santos David Alonzo Jorge Alonzo2nd Place Steve Giroux Rigoberto Cardenas Steven Brown Doug Shaffer

Black Belt Female Team Fighting 1st Place Sonia Moreno-White Alice McCleary Tara Cox2nd Place Kaloni Plut Amber Denman Jennifer Dwyer

Red Belt Male Team Fighting1st Place Daniel Norton Joseluis Melendrez Geir Fuhre Pettersen

2nd Place Camaren Leibitzke Steve Smith David S. Gibson Jr.

Demo Team Competition1st Place The Wolf Pack

2nd Place Team Fierce






ITC & CKD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPBlack Belt DivisionEvent Age Gender 1st place 2nd place 3rd place

WEAPONS 10 & under m Ronny DeAngelo Zapata Logan Guptill William Derek Sanderson WEAPONS 11-12 m Henry Rolfe Nate Krebs Jay Tabarez WEAPONS 13-15 m Adrian Adamus Thomas Sauceda III Sean E Randall WEAPONS 16-17 m Gregory Bullock Cesar Garcia Juan Jezreel Ferman WEAPONS 18-34 m Alex Gardner Michael Holstien Gerald Dwyer Jr. WEAPONS 35+ m Stephen Hammersley Roy White naWEAPONS 14 & under f Andi Woods Lily Hawkins Camille PreeceWEAPONS 15-17 f Shannon Myers Jessica Bach Diana Hernandez WEAPONS 18+ f Jennifer Susan Dwyer Kaloni Plut na

OPEN 13 & under mf Andi Woods Ronny DeAngelo Zapata Adrian Adamus OPEN 15-17 m Gregory Bullock Cesar Garcia Joseph Trask OPEN 18-34 m Michael Holstien Damien Sauceda Gerald Dwyer Jr. OPEN 35+ m Bernardo santos Roy White Frank Aguilar OPEN 18+ f Sonia Moreno-White Sadie Houck Jennifer Susan Dwyer

TRADITIONAL -14 f Sarah Gamble Camille Preece Ali Wilt TRADITIONAL 15-17 f Diana Hernandez Shannon Myers Jessica Bach TRADITIONAL 18-34 f Kathryn Hum Kaloni Plut Ashley Karas TRADITIONAL 35+ f Tara Cox Marcia Isela Jaramillo Lois Wimberley-Helmick TRADITIONAL 9 & under m Logan Guptill William Derek Sanderson naTRADITIONAL 11-12 m Cole Gaskill Haakon Fuhre Pettersen Carlos Flores TRADITIONAL 13-15 m Thomas Sauceda III Sean E Randall Matthew Young TRADITIONAL 16 m Arien Ramirez Juan Jezreel Ferman Kobie Webb TRADITIONAL 18-25 m Jeremy Pasimio Andy Gonzalez Ryan Gamble TRADITIONAL 26-34 m Rigoberto Cardenas John Malone Edgar Robles TRADITIONAL 35-44 m David Rodriguez Doug Shaffer Rodolfo Varela TRADITIONAL 45+ m Steve Nelson Joe Gemma Steve Berry

FIGHTING 12-13 f Andi Woods Sarah Gamble Camille PreeceFIGHTING 15-17 f Diana Hernandez Kaylen Gillispie April Dull FIGHTING 18-34 f lt Sonia Moreno-White Zoomizuo Tazetdinoua Kaloni Plut FIGHTING 18-34 f mid Amber Denman Claudia Hernandez Sadie Houck FIGHTING 35+ f Marcia Isela Jaramillo Lois Wimberley-Helmick Lydia L Triplett

FIGHTING 8-10 m Ronny DeAngelo Zapata Logan Guptill William Derek Sanderson FIGHTING 11-12 m Carlos Flores Fernando Arroyo Jay TabarezFIGHTING 13-15 m Thomas Sauceda III Declan Krebs Sean E Randall FIGHTING 16-17 m Gregory Bullock Joseph Trask Cesar Garcia FIGHTING 18-34 m 138 Michael Holstien James Bannister Alex Gardner FIGHTING 18-34 m-152 Damien Saucede Ryan Gamble naFIGHTING 18-34 m-174 Andy Gonzalez Michael McKenzie David Judd FIGHTING 18-34 m-202 Steve Giroux Christopher Stachowiak Edgar Robles FIGHTING 18-34 m-224 Steven Brown David Alonzo Jeremy Pasimio FIGHTING 18-34 m225+ Rigoberto Cardenas Jorge Alonzo John Malone FIGHTING 35-44 m lt Lasse Eriksen Aarnes Bernardo santos Varijon ShamshiyerFIGHTING 35-44 m hv Richard Dodge Per Toerrisplass Roy White FIGHTING 45+ m lt Steve Nelson Frank Aguilar Steve Berry FIGHTING 45+ m hv Mark Jerdet Dan Bluhm Oscar Nieva







AdvancedEvent Age Gender 1st place 2nd place 3rd place

WEAPONS 10 & under mf Joseph Scott MargauxMae H. Quady Carly Yukiko Presti

WEAPONS 11-13 mf Riley Hackett Kayla Holmes Tyler Recca

WEAPONS 14-16 f Katrianna Seanez Alexis McKay Melissa Smith

WEAPONS 14-16 m Philip L D'Angelo Benjamin Quevedo Ean Burns

WEAPONS 18+ f Sheri Smith-Cordes Jasmine S. Drayton na

KATA 10 & under f Krystal Alvarez Carly Yukiko Presti MargauxMae H. Quady

KATA 11-13 f Trine Parsons Kayla Holmes Audriawn Garrison

KATA 14-16 f Melissa Smith Katrianna Seanez Madeleine Owens

KATA 18+ f Nicolette Murillo Chelsi Lewis Jasmine S. Drayton

KATA 35+ f Cindy Gaskill Sheri Smith-Cordes na

KATA 10 & under m Francisco Alvarez Joseph Scott Nico Tabarez

KATA 11-12 m Tyler Recca Jordan D'Angelo Theodore Hafen

KATA 13-14 m Riley Hackett Ean Burns Philip L D'Angelo

KATA 15-17 m Omar Hernandez Benjamin Quevedo Patrick Mikita

KATA 18+ m David S. Gibson Jr. Geir Fuhre Pettersen Camaren Leibitzke

FIGHTING 9-11 f MargauxMae H. Quady Trine Parsons Krystal Alvarez

FIGHTING 12-16 f Katrianna Seanez Andrea Ruiz Melissa Smith

FIGHTING 18-34 f Jasmine S. Drayton Stacy Banks Megan Cox

FIGHTING 35+ f Cindy Gaskill Sheri Smith-Cordes na

FIGHTING 10 & under m Zachary Hibbs Joseph Scott Francisco Alvarez

FIGHTING 11-12 m Jordan D'Angelo Jonathan Krauss Tyler Recca

FIGHTING 13-14 m Ean Burns Riley Hackett Philip L D'Angelo

FIGHTING 15-17 m Benjamin Quevedo Omar Hernandez Joseluis Melendrez

FIGHTING 18-34 m Camaren Leibitzke na na

FIGHTING 35+ m David S. Gibson Jr. Daniel Norton Steve Smith




NoviceEvent Age Gender 1st place 2nd place 3rd place

WEAPONS 10 & under mf Trenton Bullard Spenser Kirby Derek Bullard

KATA 8 & under mf Spenser Kirby Madalynn Hashem Michael Hashem KATA 9-11 m Christian Baeza Damian Hermosillo Derek Bullard KATA 11-14 f Luz Espinoza Dahmar Gonzalez Alyssa Hernandez KATA 18+ f Kimberly Palacio Katie Thomason na

FIGHTING 8 & under mf Spenser Kirby Carlos Gonzalez Michael Hashem FIGHTING 9-11 m Alden Ouzts Christian Baeza Brett Thomason FIGHTING 11-14 f Lindsey Breila McCleary Alyssa Hernandez Luz EspinozaFIGHTING 18+ f Kimberly Palacio Katie Thomason naFIGHTING 18+ m Cong Pham na na

IntermediateEvent Age Gender 1st place 2nd place 3rd place

WEAPONS 9 & under m Christian Seltz Ahman Washington Colin Brown WEAPONS 10 & under m-f Britini D'Angelo Hunter Pack Christopher Avalos WEAPONS 11 & under f Katie Ralbusky na na

KATA 9 & under f Danilee Norris Christina Stinson Selena Bloos KATA 9 & under m Dakota Norris Colin Brown Christian Seltz KATA 10-12 m Omar Alvarez Hunter Pack Christopher Avalos KATA 13-15 mf Britini D'Angelo M Thomas Robertson Ivan Franco KATA 17 f Katie Ralbusky Giovanni Mendez naKATA 18+ mf Janis Gemma Amy Smith Kelly Contumelio

FIGHTING 9 & under f Danilee Norris Christina Stinson Selena Bloos FIGHTING 13 f Britini D'Angelo na naFIGHTING 17 f Katie Ralbusky na naFIGHTING 18+ f Amy Smith na naFIGHTING 8 & under m Andres Tabarez Christian Seltz Gilberto Herrera FIGHTING 9-10 m Dakota Norris Colton Banks Levi Goudeau FIGHTING 12-15 m OMAR ALVAREZ Giovanni Mendez M Thomas Robertson FIGHTING 18+ m Rob Gallagher na na















HEADLINERS & SEMINARSLAWRENCE NORTON



HEADLINERS & SEMINARSWILL & MEYERPAMBUAN



HEADLINERS & SEMINARS

Fjeld

Ferguson

Alonzo Dwyer

Gallacher

Gemma

Hibbs

Holstien



HEADLINERS & SEMINARSMalone Matera

Melendez Moreno-White

Rodriguez Shaffer

Tanner Woods



BANQUET & AWARDSInstructor of the Year Steve Brown

Male Competitor of the Year Michael Holstien

Male Competitor of the Year Michael McKenzie

Jr. Competitor of the Year Donald Smalls

Jr. Competitor of the Year Samantha Guptill

Female Competitor of the Year Astrid Fabian



BANQUET & AWARDSWieland Norris Award Tara Cox

School of the Year KW Karate (Clara Melendez)

Most Inspirational Member Karrianne Neely

Wieland Norris Award Rick Prieto

8th Degree Black Belt Doug Ingram

8th Degree Black Belt Joe Gemma

7th Degree Black Belt Eric Freebairn

6th Degree Black Belt Bill Philp


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Summer Mini-Camp - Weapon Week at Club Karateby Chuck Elias, Region 7 Chair

Every year I host a themed mini-camp - ‘mini’ because students attend one or two weeks for two hours per day, in addition to their regular classes. I’ve had camps that focused on test material, a single weapon, karate games, etc.

This year’s camp was called “Weapon Week.” Each day for one week I taught the origin and history of different weapons, the uses of the weapon, and basic techniques. I designed skill drills and games for each weapon to reinforce the basic techniques.

Monday:

After a brief history of the bo, we jumped right into skill drills and tricks. I lined up some wavemasters and let the students take turns striking for power which really re-enforced the proper grip and line of power. We finished the class with “Nerf Hockey.” The students were divided into two teams and used a volley ball sized foam ball and pool noodles (cut in half). The object was to hit the end wall with the ball. Of course the other team defended and tried to move the ball back across the floor to the opposite end wall. Only the “bo” was allowed to touch the ball. This drill delivered a great cardio workout, improved eye/hand coordination, and helped the student feel the extended reach provided by the weapon.

Tuesday:

The practical uses and application of escrimas were explained and

demonstrated. Everyone had a blast hitting the wavemasters until their arms gave out!

Wednesday:

On Nunchaku day we discussed its history and then did skill drills and tricks. I made a ”Tee” out of pvc pipe with a

slightly wider piece of hose over the end to place a foam ball about the size of a tennis ball. The other end of the pipe was inserted through a series of weighed boxes. The students used the Nunchaku to hit the ball towards the rest of the students for them to try and catch. Focus, line of power, and release of power were the main lessons. Trying to catch the speeding ball was a blast!

Thursday:

The first part of the class we talked about swords - their history, shapes, and how the use of the weapon determined the shape (poking vs. chopping). The second half of the class was dedicated to



the kama. It was interesting to see and feel the different styles of the kama. We had some “real” ones that were large, heavy, and sharp as well as some midline and top- of-the-line competition kamas.

Friday:

Tonfa history and skill drills were the first order of business. We didn’t have enough “real” ones for everyone, but one of the student’s fathers saved the day! He made several out of PVC pipe and “T” connectors. Thanks Jason Dangerfield!!

We finished the week with throwing stars. No, not real ones. We used the plastic lids from coffee cans. After some brief target throwing, we finished with “Endless Dodge Throwing Stars.”

Why the laughter? I had them throw the “stars” at Lil Dragon wavemasters. I stood behind the wavemaster thinking I would be protected. Wrong! They witnessed me accidentally (yeah, right!) getting nailed in the head with a “star” and of course, thought it was hilarious. The things I do to get a

photo!!

You divide the class and classroom in half. Each side throws the stars at the other team. If they get hit, they go to the side that hit them. If the star gets caught, the thrower must switch sides. It is almost impossible to get hurt by the star, and the game is high intensity and a great cardio workout!

This year’s mini-camp was a huge success! 15 students, from gold belt to black belt having a great time while learning about history and weaponry! If you would like more information, please contact me! [email protected]



Team CKD Newsby Chip Wright and Chuck Elias

Team CKD has represented our system very well during this 2011 season. Steve Giroux competed in the Survivor Tournament, July 29-30, on Jekyll Island, Georgia. After a very long day, Steve placed 3rd in men’s heavy weight point fighting.

Teammate Carl Flores has also been busy at the Sin City Rumble, August 12-13, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He took first in both point and continuous fighting.

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Testing/Promotion Requirementsby Steve Nelson, Director, Operations and Development

Recently, newly formatted testing requirements were posted on your UFAF member home page. You will find them there under the heading: Testing/Promotion Requirements (1st - 6th degree). Make sure that you have revision 9/29/11 for 1st – 4th degree.

Editor’s Note: Log in to the member area at www.ufaf.org to see your personal UFAF home page. Visit www.ufaf.org and click UFAF Member Login.

The requirements themselves are 99.9% the same. But they’ve been repackaged for easier reading and greater usability. If you look carefully, you will see some important new features.

First, let’s look at the requirements as a complete package. What is in them?

1. Overview requirements for 1st through 6th degree tests and promotions

2. Traditional Hand Techniques for 1st through 4th degree black belt tests

3. Traditional Kicking Techniques for 1st through 4th degree black belt tests

4. Fighting Combinations for 1st through 4th degree black belt tests

The overview requirements (#1 above) are written in the order that the test is called. For those familiar with CKD black belt tests around UFAF, you will notice a difference. The Traditional section of the test (hand techniques, kicking techniques, and jump kicks) is first! The Forms section of the test comes second. This is followed by One-steps, and then lastly by Fighting (combinations AND free sparring).

Why the order change for black belt tests? With traditional techniques coming first, forms second, one-steps third, and fighting combinations and free sparring last, the black belt test follows a more natural progression from individual techniques in isolation to combination, to kata application, to self-defense application, to fighting drills, and finally free sparring.

An advantage for testing candidates is that doing the traditional section first will help get the jitters out for the forms section, and will also ensure a good warm-up! You might think you would be completely tired out after all those traditional techniques. But did you know that virtually everyone we’ve observed performs their forms better after the thorough warm-up this provides? Everyone seems to be less tight and more efficient, which makes for much better forms! Moving the fighting combinations to the end of the test, just before free sparring, makes for a more natural flow from fighting drills to fighting application, and makes for a more efficient test.

The new test structure, along with the newly formatted test requirements, have the potential to make black belt tests even better than they have been in the past. Candidates, instructors, regional chairs, and testing boards will all be on the same page. And the audience will be wowed by the professionalism and quality of what they see!

Future CKD Magazine articles will focus on the rank progression and usability of the detail requirements for hand techniques, kicking techniques, and fighting combinations. These newly formatted requirements are a great resource for instructors, students, and testing boards alike!


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UFAF is Growing!! Congrats to four new schools that have recently opened! It’s great to see

UFAF grow!

September 2010

El Tronconal Karate, operated by Bernardo Santos, is located 10 miles from Hermosillo, the capital of the state of Sonora (Sonora borders Arizona), in Mexico.

Mr. Santos had this to say about his logo. “What I tell the students (almost all kids except for a couple of teens) is that the CKD kicker represents the perfect form and technique we strive to achieve, the big yellow sun represents where we live and reminds us that we have to endure tough conditions without complaining (we train outdoors and it gets up to 120F in the summer), and the eagle is there to remind us to aspire to fly and get to high places.”

July 2011

Mr. Brett Shaul, a student of Mr. Tip Potter and Mr. Howard Munding opened his school, Inner Banks Karate in Beaufort, North Carolina. He started with 5 students and already has

12, with more in the wings waiting to come on board.

“Our school’s name comes from the history of Beaufort (pronounced bow-fort) belonging to the “Inner Banks” of North Carolina. The school logo was designed with a

Pirate theme along with the historical facts that Edward “Blackbeard” Teach patrolled the waters of, and frequently visited Beaufort, North Carolina.”

Dr. Thomas Carter opened the Missouri Fighting Arts Federation in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He currently has eight students and has already had a belt testing!

“I have taught Chun Kuk Do in this area since about January 2010. Mr. Tip Potter was my instructor for many years. I studied with Mr. Potter when he had a UFAF school in Doniphan, Missouri. I am hopeful that within the next 1-2 years, we may open a school in Doniphan, which would bring Mr. Potter and me full circle.”

August 2011

Mr. Ed Saenz opened his school, the Ed Saenz School of Martial Arts in Tomball, Texas. UFAF’s own Director of Training and Advancement needs no introduction. Anyone who has

experienced his teaching knows what a great instructor he is!



Welcome To Kiai Corner!A huge part of our training is to learn all about kicks – the different

kinds, the different footwork deliveries, and the terminology related to teaching them. Below is a word search that has 23 kicking words. How many can you find?

Print this page and circle as many kicking words as you can! I’ll send a prize to the first five CKD students of any age who email me a list of the words they find. Don’t worry if you can’t find all 23! Send your list to [email protected]

All About Kicks

o t e n o f r o n t i s e b sn k o y l u n g i n g s s e pn n a y u h n r u e s e i o hc b i e e i y a d c p i o y ex n p e p b g l t s s s i r sg p l p d e a u f e p g f c sn s e e l i o c e r u n d d dc t x s n r s r k c e i n l ls a t g a e i i e e d t p d st n e c s e r c e d i s t u og d n a u y l o g i l u f u lr i s i n g n e u s s r o l bg n i n n i p s r n y h l i at g o i s p i d i i d t d s tn s n a p p i n g n i p m u j

Hints: Any words that are really two words, are in this word search as one long word. Ex: black belt would appear as blackbelt

Words can be vertical, horizontal, diagonal, or spelled backwards!

Other Stuff: You must be an active UFAF member to win. If you’re not sure, ask your instructor. When you email me your list, include:

• Name

• Mailing Address

• Rank and Instructor

Written by Tom Carter in Poplar Bluff, Missouri

A Martial Artist

A martial artist has a unique nature,A can-do spirit,

And a won’t quit attitude.

The martial artist realizes that the battleIs never with an opponent

But with self.

And to win battles with self,One must be prepared

Through hard work and application to the art.

Schooled in discipline through hours of practice,Perfection of techniques honed by repetition,

And attitudes of respect and service learned through example;

Despair, disappointment, and discouragementAre only temporary obstacles to the martial artist

Who recognizes that each will pass with time and application to the art.

Loyalty, integrity, courage,Persistence, endurance, and love for others and self

Are enduring and a part of the martial artist’s nature.

The martial artist has a rather stoic but hopeful outlookTo life’s misfortunes,

Realizing that life has its ups and downs and its natural flow.

To win in life is to first develop the martial arts character,And then to work persistently and enduringly

With the flow of life,

Recognizing that the battle is always with selfAnd that to conquer self in life or in battle on the mat

Is a great victory.



Written by Tom Carter in Poplar Bluff, Missouri

A Martial Artist

A martial artist has a unique nature,A can-do spirit,

And a won’t quit attitude.

The martial artist realizes that the battleIs never with an opponent

But with self.

And to win battles with self,One must be prepared

Through hard work and application to the art.

Schooled in discipline through hours of practice,Perfection of techniques honed by repetition,

And attitudes of respect and service learned through example;

Despair, disappointment, and discouragementAre only temporary obstacles to the martial artist

Who recognizes that each will pass with time and application to the art.

Loyalty, integrity, courage,Persistence, endurance, and love for others and self

Are enduring and a part of the martial artist’s nature.

The martial artist has a rather stoic but hopeful outlookTo life’s misfortunes,

Realizing that life has its ups and downs and its natural flow.

To win in life is to first develop the martial arts character,And then to work persistently and enduringly

With the flow of life,

Recognizing that the battle is always with selfAnd that to conquer self in life or in battle on the mat

Is a great victory.



FUTURE OF UFAF


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