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We are pleased to introduce the inaugural edition of Chun Kuk Do

Magazine. Same great publication, brand new name!

The name Octagon has an historical, sentimental significance to

our organization, but it’s time that the world know us by the name

of the style founded by Mr. Chuck Norris!

So join us for a celebration of Mr. Norris, UFAF, and the 20th

anniversary of the name of our style - Chun Kuk Do!

Volume 1 - Spring 2010

FEATURE : Chuck Norris, Founder, United Fighting Arts Federation, Chun Kuk Do

It is very exciting to see the first edition of

our newly christened Chun Kuk Do Magazine!

The new name reflects the importance of our

style as well as our dream to have the words

Chun Kuk Do be synonymous with the word

‘karate!’ We all can be proud of our style

and how it has blossomed to

make our organization of mar-

tial artists into a world-class

one, recognized by consistent

excellence and willingness to

put Chun Kuk Do on the line

anytime and anywhere. This

new Chun Kuk Do Magazine

is sure to become a collector’s

edition! I urge everyone to take

your copy along to the ITC and

have it signed by some of your

favorite martial arts friends and instructors.

(Can’t wait to see you there!)

I am sure we all look back fondly on the

Octagon, and many thanks go to Master

Hammersley for conceiving it, and all the

editors through the years for making it an

ongoing success! We all recognize the countless

hours they spent on making sure that we would

be better informed about our style and our

events.

As always, whenever I reflect on my karate

career, I am humbled when I realize how much

the martial arts have given me! Not only is

there the wonderful honor of knowing all of

you, but I have also been blessed with a career

I love.

I remember when I was eight

years old, trying to do flying

kicks on the heavy bag that hung

in our back yard in Gardena,

California. Of course I was

trying to imitate my brother

and as you know that is not an

easy task! But now I realize

how fortunate I was to be taught

by the best karate instructor in

the world! Indeed we are all

fortunate to have him as our Grand Master and

still promoting our growth in the martial arts

through Chun Kuk Do.

You all have blessed me with so many memo-

ries full of love and friendships. It is great to

witness the achievements made by you - gentle

warriors with spirits of iron, who represent

Chun Kuk Do and UFAF with honor!

Blessings,

Aaron Norris

History of the OctagonMaster Steve Hammersley started the Octagon in 1989 as a com-

munication and motivational tool for UFAF schools and black belts, and named the publication in honor of Mr. Norris’ movie of the same name, and for the fact that an octagon is an 8-sided fi gure and the newsletter had eight sections. Over the years, a number of members have served as editors of the newsletter, all contributing to its growth and development.

1989 - 1992 Stephen Hammersley1993 - 1995 Eric Breuer1996 - 2001 John Comito2002 - 2005 Howard Munding2006 - present Astrid Fabian

The name of the publication has changed, but our mission remains the same: provide UFAF members with information about our style and our martial arts family.

Editor’s Note: There was actually a newsletter in existence before the Octagon. It was called the Kicker and contributing editors included John Robertson, Danny Lane, Skeet Chambers, Gary Jones, and Marty Nalitz.

United Fighting Arts FederationMission StatementThe United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF) is dedi-cated to providing and facilitating quality martial arts instruction, leading to the most prestigious black belt ranking certifi cations 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 cultivat-ing high character in the lives of its members.

CKD MagazineAstrid Fabian- [email protected] Nelson- UFAF Advisoroffi [email protected] Brown- UFAF Marketing & [email protected] Sherman- Publication [email protected]

Article Submissions:Preferred- E-mail articles and photographs (300dpi, jpg or tif) to the attention ofAstrid Fabian- Editor, [email protected] 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 1

The United Fighting Arts Federation; UFAF, Inc.; KICKSTART; and/or CKD Magazine are not respon-sible 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 eff ectiveness 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.

Dear UFAF Members:

I am so excited about the new name of our publication! It is definitely another step towards making the name Chun Kuk Do even more well known!

In this fi rst edition of Chun Kuk Do Magazine, I felt it would be appropriate to make the feature article about our founder Mr. Chuck Norris, as well as information about what our style is and what our organization is all about. This is information all UFAF members should know!

As Mr. Aaron Norris suggested in his letter, treat this edition as a collector’s item – bring it to the ITC and get your fellow martial artists to sign it!

This issue also includes an 8-page removable insert about this year’s International Training Conference and World Championship Tournament, as well as Mr. Gemma’s training article, and black belt promotions!

Our publication has a long and proud history, and although we editors are responsible for the content, we couldn’t do it without our “team” of contributors, publication designers, and the guidance from the UFAF board of directors. Thanks to you all!

Enjoy your journey,Astrid Fabian

EDITOR’SNOTE

Congratulations to our own Mr. Aaron Norris! AmericanLife TV Network names Aaron Norris as Development Chief by MCN Staff -- Multichannel News, November 2, 2009

Aaron Norris has been hired as president of development at AmericanLife TV Network. Best known as executive producer for CBS hit series Walker Texas Ranger, Aaron Norris will oversee all acquisitions and production at the network. ALN is being revamped under new owners: CEO Chris Wyatt and chairman the Rev. Robert A. Schuller.

“We are blessed to have Aaron join our executive team,” Wyatt said in a release. “His expertise and proven track record will help drive ALN’s original programming and take the network to the next level.”

Norris served in the U.S. Army, including Korea duty, commanding his own platoon. His Hollywood resume includes co-writing and producing Silent Rage, Lone Wolf

McQuade and Invasion U.S.A., ALN said. He directed action fi lms Braddock: Missing in Action III, Platoon Leader, Delta

Force 2, The Hitman and Hellbound, the network said, in addition to Sidekicks and Top Dog, starring Chuck Norris. At CBS, he also created and directed the two-hour pilot Sons of Thunder and executive produced and co-wrote The President’s Man I & II, as well as Logan’s War. He was a producer of the Sony/Screen Gems fi lm Not Easily Broken, released in January 2009.

Three New SchoolsThree New SchoolsThe following new schools have recently opened. UFAF is growing!

Cobra KarateBluff ton, South Carolina - Tony Benton, Owner

Gateway MMATucson, Arizona - Michael McKenzie, Owner

Baston Karate ClubLas Vegas, Nevada – Jeremy Baston, Owner

Chuck Norris Fun FactsChuck Norris Fun Facts

The term cowboy is used because Chuck Norris is the only one qualifi ed to be a cowman.

The real, full name of the UFC is Ultimate Fighting Cham-pionship: Non-Chuck Norris Division.

Eat this, not that!Eat this, not that!

I admit it – I’m a Starbucks snob – but only for the coff ee! Which of these meals would you choose?

Choice 1

Black Forrest Ham, Egg and Ched-dar Sandwich With a Grande Non-Fat, Sugar-Free Vanilla Latte

Choice 2

Bran Muffi n with Nuts, and a Grande 2% White Chocolate Mocha

Here are the facts!

Choice 1: 510 calories, 16g fat (8 saturated), sugars 21g. Choice 2: 890 calories, 37g fat (14 saturated), sugars 82g Source: www.eatthis.com

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feature article

It’s interesting that Mr. Norris was (even

then) thanking us. Let’s thank him for every-

thing he has done to bring joy and fulfillment

into our lives through the practice of the art

he founded, and the life of giving that he

exemplifies!

So, who is Chuck Norris?

To the world at large, Chuck Norris is many

things: movie star, television star, author, phi-

lanthropist (the KICKSTART Foundation

being the crown jewel of his many efforts to

make the world a better place), political activ-

ist, and family man. The phenomenon known

as “Chuck Norris Facts” has taken the world

by storm! Even Mr. Norris, who is actually

very humble about all the attention that has

been newly focused on him, saw fit to author

a new book called The Official Chuck Norris

Fact Book, where he relates some of his favorite

facts, and tells stories and experiences to ac-

company each. (Although rumor has it that

‘Chuck Norris doesn’t write books; the words

assemble themselves out of fear!’)

Indeed, to the world, Mr. Norris is larger

than life. But to members of the United

Fighting Arts Federation, he is even larger

yet! As the founder of our organization, and

Grandmaster of the Chun Kuk Do style we

practice, Mr. Norris is our teacher! All of

us receive instruction from him through our

individual CKD instructors, who each seek

to demonstrate and reflect his passion and

commitment to excellence in the martial arts,

and in life.

Prior to his on-screen career, Mr. Norris

was a martial arts star who, from 1965 through

1974, won many state, national, and interna-

tional championships. He retired as six-time

undefeated World Professional Middleweight

Karate Champion. Over the years Mr. Norris

has received a number of Black Belt Hall of

Fame awards including the Competitor of

the Year award in 1968, the Instructor of

the Year award in 1975, and the Man of the

Year award in 1977. He was (and still is) a

renowned teacher in the martial arts; some of

his many students included Steve McQueen,

Bob Barker, Priscilla Presley, and Donny &

Marie Osmond.

In 1988 Mr. Norris wrote his autobiog-

raphy The Secret of Inner Strength, which

reached the New York Times Best Seller list,

and followed up a few years later with a second

book, The Secret Power Within: Zen Solutions

to Real Problems. He has also authored Win-

ning Tournament Karate, Against All Odds,

Black Belt Patriotism, and most recently, The

Official Chuck Norris Fact Book. Mr. Norris

also writes a weekly column in WorldNetDaily

(www.wnd.com), an online news site.

Happy Anniversary Chun Kuk Do! That’s right, this year, 2010, we celebrate

the 20th anniversary of the name of the style founded by Chuck Norris. What

follows is an article about our founder: as martial artist, humanitarian, husband

and father, and the man to whom we owe thanks for his vision and dedication.

His goal – make Chun Kuk Do a household name!

Way back when, in 1982, our organization created a yearbook, celebrating the

previous twenty years! The introduction, written by Mr. Norris, is as relevant

today as it was then, for it gives us a small glimpse of the man we know as our

founder.

It’s hard to believe that it has been over twenty years since that first student

walked into my karate school. What is that old saying – “Time sure flies when

you’re having fun.” It is definitely true for me because some of the greatest mo-

ments of my life have been my involvement in the martial arts. That does not mean winning tournaments, but the very

close friendships I have made with people who were first students, then black belts, and now my very best friends.

At the end of 1983 we had 460 black belts in UFAF. To see the black belt numbers grow from year to year and

remember back to many of you working toward your black belt, then watching you put your heart and soul into the

exam (sometimes having to test more than once), are memories that I will cherish all my life.

You have given me much more than I could ever give back. For this I thank you.

Chuck Norris, Founder

United Fighting Arts Federation, Chun Kuk Doby Mr. Steve Nelson and Ms. Astrid Fabian

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Real Facts we should all know:Real name: Carlos Ray NorrisBirthday: March 10, 1940Foundation founded by Mr. Norris: KICKSTARTDate Mr. Norris received his 1st degree black belt: October 1960Style in which Mr. Norris initially trained: Tang Soo Do

The twelve points that guideMr. Norris’ life:1. I will develop myself to the maximum of my

potential in all ways.

2. I will forget the mistakes of the past and press on togreater achievements.

3. I will always be in a positive frame of mind andconvey this feeling to every person I meet.

4. I will continually work at developing love, happi-ness, and loyalty in my family and acknowledgethat no other success can compensate for failure inthe home.

5. I will look for the good in all people and make themfeel worthwhile.

6. If I have nothing good to say about a person, then I will say nothing.

7. I will give so much time to the improvement of myself that I will have no time to criticize others.

8. I will always be as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.

9. I will maintain an attitude of open-mindedness to-ward another person’s viewpoint, while still holding fast to that which I know to be true and honest.

10. I will maintain respect for those in authority anddemonstrate this respect at all times.

11. I will always remain loyal to God, my country, family and my friends.

12. I will remain highly goal-oriented throughout mylife because that positive attitude helps my family, my country, and me.

We learn so much from Mr. Norris as it is, but his openly expressing love for

his family and brothers, teaches us that even a tough persona can have a tender

heart. Mr. Norris writes:

“I’ve always admired you, little brother. We’ve been through thick and thin

together, and here we are still standing today. What a ride! I have always

considered you to be one of my best friends and one of the greatest blessings God

has given me in this life. I love you, Aaron – always have, always will.”

Happy Anniversary Chun Kuk Do!


feature article

7 components of quality technique:

posture

lines of power

methods of generating power

footwork

timing

sequencing

focus

P ro p e r a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e s eve n components of quality technique in the training dimensions listed here illustrates a proficiency or mastery of the core skills that those who practice CKD seek to develop.

Forms

Traditional Technique (“basics”)

Fighting techniques

One-steps

Integrated self-defense techniques

Jump kicks

Free Sparring

What is Chun Kuk Do?Chun Kuk Do (CKD) is a Korean-based, American martial arts style,

evolved from Tang Soo Do by Chuck Norris. Mr. Norris thought it would

be a good idea to be a more balanced (and perhaps more unpredictable!)

fighter during his competition career, and so he sought out training in other

styles and disciplines that would complement and enhance his original Tang

Soo Do training, which he received while in the U.S. military, stationed in

Korea. Through these and subsequent innovations, CKD has come to include

elements of jiu-jitsu, judo, and traditional Japanese karate.

For those new to CKD, it is sufficient to describe the style as a bringing

together of different complementary styles into one. For more discriminating

martial arts minds (like all our UFAF members!), it is perhaps more accurate

to describe Chun Kuk Do as a style with a deeply-rooted traditional founda-

tion of its own - now unique and different from its Tang Soo Do predecessor

- into which various other elements that complement its fundamentals have

been integrated. The success of the concept of openness to innovation, while

remaining true to tradition, was proven in the ring as Mr. Norris enjoyed an

extremely successful competitive career.

The name Chun Kuk Do was introduced in 1990. This Korean name

– which describes perfectly the traditional-yet-open nature of the system - liter-

ally means, “The Way of 1000 Lands,” or “The Way of Many Lands.” For

its purposes, UFAF renders the phrase as, “The Universal Way.”

Chun Kuk Do is (and always has been!) a living, breathing art. To keep

up with it, we need to stay 100% involved and remain students, no matter

our rank or position. 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.

What is UFAF?The United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF) is an increasingly worldwide

martial arts organization founded by Mr. Chuck Norris. Members of the or-

ganization – all ranks, white belt through black belt - practice the style of Chun

Kuk Do (“The Universal Way”). UFAF is the governing and sanctioning

body for the Chun Kuk Do style, providing technical standards for instruc-

tion and advancement in the system. Black belts in Chun Kuk Do receive

certification of their rank from Mr. Norris himself. UFAF is a membership

organization, which provides its member students, instructors, and schools

with Chun Kuk Do rank certification, educational opportunities, Chun Kuk

Do news, special events, online community access, and other services.


UFAF Member benefits:

Personal affiliation with the greatest martial arts organization in the world – UFAF!

Your CKD school approved and endorsed by UFAF!

Your black belt instructors certified by UFAF and by CKD Founder, Chuck Norris!

Rank certified (with official certificates) by UFAF and by CKD Founder, Chuck Norris!

Chun Kuk Do Magazine UFAF’s colorful, enter taining, and informative news publication

Chun Kuk Do Magazine Extra up-to-the-minute email news

UFAF member forums on www.ufaf.org

Annual membership certificate

Annual membership card

Online application and automatic renewal – worry-free, paperless, easy!

Style patch for 1st time members

UFAF Web Direct UFAF’s online store

CKD official logo gear available at member prices

International Training Conference and World Championship Tournament (ITC) open to all ranks!

Supplemental Training and Education for your instructor, and for you!

ITC – age-and-rank-specific instruction for all membersInstructor Development SeriesTM

– for red belts and upProfessional Development SeriesTM

– for red belts and upMaster Development SeriesTM

– for all black beltsTeam Chun Kuk Do – for all black belts

United Fighting Arts Federation Mission StatementThe 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.


At the 2009 ITC, UFAF unveiled the new Integrated Self Defense Techniques (ISDT) curriculum. It was designed specifi cally for UFAF by our BJJ America partners John Will and David Meyer, in consultation with, and approved by, Mr. Chuck Norris (Chairman) and the UFAF Board of Directors.

Why ISDT?

Mr. Norris has asked us for many years to extend our capabilities to more and varied self-defense situations. To this end, he introduced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to CKD about 20 years ago. Since that time, the world of self defense has continued to evolve, and the time has come, in Mr. Norris’ judgment, to once again extend our capabilities – this time to include not only grappling, but other aspects, as well – always paying attention to how any new skills tie into our existing stand-up profi ciency. ISDT is a new training dimen-sion in CKD standing alongside kata, traditional techniques, fi ghting techniques, one-steps, jump kicks, and free sparring.

Of course, the ISDT curriculum is not the “be all/end all” of self defense or MMA. Its creators would be the fi rst to attest to that. Rather, ISDT is a core set of fun-damental mixed martial arts (MMA)-like techniques with a self-defense focus that can be extended in many directions. The techniques are presented in a large-format, descriptive, photo-illustrated reference manual, and on video CD. The fi les on the video CD can be played on a computer, or copied to a video iPod or smart phone to be used “on the go.” The cost of the curriculum is $230 ($195.50 after member discount), and it is available in the new online UFAF store. (Visit www.ufaf.org and click on “UFAF Shop.”)

I’ve never liked “MMA!” Is that what this is?

Yes and no. To paraphrase Mr. Will, what we’ve done in creating ISDT is incorporate some of the technology of MMA, but without the attitude that makes some uncomfortable. Many UFAF members love MMA. But if you don’t, no need to worry. The ISDT material is presented in an extremely safe and respectful environment, with an emphasis on self-defense techniques, rather than competition. If MMA competition is your interest, ISDT is a great place to start. But for the UFAF masses, the intent of ISDT is safe, disciplined, self-defense training, not competition.

Required for 3rd through 6th DegreeBlack Belt Promotion

Completing the ISDT curriculum is required for advancement to 3rd degree black belt and above (to 6th degree), starting with the April test cycle of 2011. This gives all prospective 3rd-6th degree candidates plenty of time to complete the training requirement.

What does “completing” the curriculum mean?

To “complete” the curriculum means to spend the necessary time with it to develop a comfort and profi ciency with the techniques, individually, and as a set. The curriculum contains 23 techniques that range from:

Stand-up, structured defense

Closing the gap (crashing into contact)

Clinching; Takedowns

Defending against takedowns

Ground defense against strikes

Disengaging and getting back to one’s feet

Grappling transitions and fi nishes

The ISDT reference manual contains space to record practice reps (or time) for each technique. Once all the required reps and time have been completed, one’s instructor can sign the manual in the space provided on the title page, and voila! the requirement for completion has been met.

Mr. Norris’ vision becomes reality!

As we all already know, nothing of value ever comes without eff ort, and ISDT is no exception. It takes a real investment in time and eff ort to com-plete. But it is doable by nearly everyone! UFAF members can complete the curriculum at ANY time, from white belt to black. Consult with your school owner/instructor about when to get started. And have fun realizing one of Mr. Norris’ visions for you! And for the style he created.

UFAF REPORT

Integrated Self Defense Techniques Curriculum (ISDT)by Mr. Steve Nelson - Director, Operations and Development


TEAM CHUN KUK DOSuper Grands 2009by Chuck Elias, Team Coach

The intense competition heated up the

atmosphere as Team CKD represented Mr.

Norris in the snow-covered town of Buffalo,

N.Y. during the 2009 Super Grands, held

December 27-31. Once again team members

Jorge Alonzo (Arizona) and Michael Holstien

(Oregon) put on a great show!

Michael was accompanied by his father,

Marty, and also from Oregon was red belt

Jordan Frost, and his parents Hope and Keith

(who both helped at the 2009 ITC). Black

belt Jerry Dwyer Jr. drove up from Massachu-

setts, and Mr. Ed Saenz was there to show

his support and to judge. There were several

KICKSTART students competing, and Mr.

Presti and several of his students came to show

support as well.

Here’s the play-by-play:

Saturday This year the action started with Mr. Saenz

leading a seminar on Instructing for Instructors.

The seminar took place at Mr. Presti’s school

and was attended by about 20 people.

SundayJerry Dwyer Jr. taught a seminar on Xtreme

Martial Arts and tricks for about 35 students.

MondayMichael and Jerry competed in Hard Cre-

ative Forms. They both did a good job in a

very large division, where Mike placed 7th and

Jerry placed 8th. Michael got a breather before

his point sparring division, in which he placed

3rd. In the ring next to him, Jorge Alonzo was

waiting for his weight division to start fighting.

Jorge fought well but did not make the top

eight. There were no night finals on Monday,

so Chuck Elias was supposed to teach a self-

defense seminar for Mr. Presti, but a blizzard

blew in and the class was cancelled.

TuesdayAgain, Michael and Jerry were in the same

division - Hard Creative Weapons. This is

always a very entertaining division with each

competitor raising the bar. Many of the tricks

are hit or miss, do or die. Again Mike placed

7th and Jerry took home 8th.

WednesdayMichael Holstien has been winning all year

in the Continuous Fighting division. He fought

very well, but was disqualified for excessive

contact. In my opinion, Mike did not hit him

too hard, but sometimes that’s how the judg-

ing goes. Mike ended up with 4th place. Jerry

competed in the Hard Open Musical Forms as

a wild card and did well, but did not place.

Red belt Jordan Frost placed 4th in Creative

Weapons, 4th in Traditional Weapons and 7th

in Traditional Forms.

As always, members of Team CKD, and

those representing KICKSTART, showed

nothing but the excellent sportsmanship for

which we have become known, whether we win

or lose. I am honored and proud to be a coach

of Team Chun Kuk Do, and I look forward to

next year!


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ITC2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTSThursday July 15th

– morning (all red belts and up)

Own a school? Opening one soon? Want to explore future opportunities as a CKD school owner (even if you’re not a black belt yet)?

Organized and presented under the direction of the UFAF Board and Mr. Stephen Hammersley, UFAF’s Director of Professional Development, we will explore together must-know martial arts business practices, which will put you on the road to success regardless of the size of your school and without spending tons of $$$$!

This year will also see the roll-out of school qualifi cation criteria for obtaining and maintaining CKD school charters - all aimed at turning your school - or your future school - into the highest quality CKD school possible for your students, and helping all of our schools become more consistent and professional.

School owners and future school owners need this information, and there is no better way to get it than to join us at this year’s PDS!

– afternoon (all red belts and up)

Our Chun Kuk Do Korean Forms - Making the most! (and a lot of sense) out of our Korean Kata -

Instructor: Ed Saenz

This is the kata seminar so MANY black belts and instructors have been requesting! The kata of our style are the containers that preserve our Chun Kuk Do technique and skills. This is why it is so important that they are taught, learned, remembered, and practiced in a way that will accomplish this goal, and help every UFAF member learn more about our unique and exciting Chun Kuk Do style.

To make a very long story very short, the Pyong An kata were invented as training kata for the more advanced kata. And the Giecho Hyungs were, in turn, created as trainers for the Pyong An’s. If we know this, then we can make connections, parallels, and comparisons between the kata that will help our understanding. Sometimes similar sequences are executed in exactly the same way. Sometimes not. Why? Mr. Saenz will explore these questions and give everyone plenty of reps to practice!

Of course, Mr. Saenz would not have time in a month to share everything he knows about our kata, but he will help us understand more about how the kata are

executed, how they relate, and how they support each other in helping us learn our style. This 3.5 hour IDS session will feature three 55-minute workout sessions (separated by fi ve-minute breaks), and a ½ hour Q&A with Mr. Saenz at the end. If you wonder anything about the what, why, or how of our kata, this is a seminar not to be missed!

Master Rank Induction Ceremony

Watch the demonstrations and special ceremony, as select UFAF members are promoted to 5th degree.

Welcome Reception Pool Party

The 2009 pool party was one of the most enjoyable parts of the ITC. Join us in 2010 for an even bigger and better barbeque and pool party (lifeguards on duty). A great way to meet new people and renew friendships!

Friday July 16th

Black Belt Adults (1st degree and up)

Chun Kuk Do Integrated Self Defense Techniques: Chun Kuk Do’s core self defense curriculumInstructors: John Will and David Meyer

UFAF 1 & 2: Learn the ins and outs of these two landmark kataInstructor: Ed Saenz

Red and Red w/ Black Stripe Adults

Getting Back to Your FeetInstructor: David Dunn

Ring Swagger! The what, why, and how of championship point sparringInstructor: Derrick Stinson

Blue – Green Adults

Let’s Get Ready To Rumble!Instructor: Reggie Cochran

The Fast and the Furious! Mixing it up and having fun with A LOT of combined experienceInstructors: Aaron Norris, Ken Gallacher, Rick Prieto,Doug Ingram

White – Orange Adults

Avoiding the TakedownInstructor: Danny Semeraro

Turbo-charge your sparring skills!Instructor: Kevin Hibbs

Red – Black Youth (ages 8-12)

Intro To MMA for KidsInstructor: Aaron Hensley

Impact Weapons: Learning Bo and Nunchaku with the American Martial Arts Leadership Team InstructorsInstructor: Stephen Hammersley

White – Green Youth (ages 8-12)

Keep Your Shell Up! Taking the fi ght to the ground

Instructor: Kenneth Fjeld

Explosive Power Through Superior TechniqueInstructor: Michael McKenzie

CKD World Championship Tournament – Demo Team Competition and Kata Competition

Saturday July 17th

Black Belt Adults (1st degree and up)

Chun Kuk Do Integrated Self Defense Techniques: Chun Kuk Do’s core self defense curriculumInstructors: John Will and David Meyer

Training with Chuck Norris’ Team Chun Kuk Do: Coaches and members of Team CKD share their success with you!Instructors: Chip Wright and Chuck Elias

Red and Red w/ Black Stripe AdultsLiving on the Edge: Edged Weapon DefenseInstructor: Howard Munding

Timing is Everything!Instructor: Steve Giroux

Blue – Green Adults

Bo TrixInstructor: Derrick Stinson

Avoiding the TakedownInstructor: Danny Semeraro

White – Orange AdultsIntro To MMA SparringInstructor: Aaron Hensley

To Sweep or not to Sweep?Instructor: John Presti

Red – Black Youth (ages 8-12)Control the Distance: Control the FightInstructor: Jim Chandler

Closing the Gap: Five “money” footworks that will set you up for explosive take-off sInstructor: Roy White

White – Green Youth (ages 8-12)

Getting Back to Your FeetInstructor: David Dunn

Sparring 101: The basic (and most important!) elements of sparringInstructor: Tim Clark

CKD World Championship Tournament – Team Fighting Competition

Annual Awards Dinner

Sunday July 18th

Individual and Group Photos with Mr. Chuck Norris and Mr. Aaron Norris

World Championship Tournament – Winner of Demo Team Competition (encore performance) and Individual Fighting Competition

Note: Schedule is subject to change.


ITC2010 HEADLINERSJohn Will & David Meyer ____________________________________John Will & David Meyer ____________________________________

Chun Kuk Do Integrated Self Defense Techniques :Chun Kuk Do’s core self defense curriculum

We’ve always been proud of how our Founder Mr. Norris has embraced new martial technology to better his Chun Kuk Do system. Now is our chance to follow his inspiring lead! The new Chun Kuk Do integrated self defense curriculum - designed specifi cally to mesh perfectly into our style - includes elements of BJJ, general grappling, and MMA technology, all presented in a safe, FUN!, and positive environment of discipline and mutual respect. Our extraordinarily skilled instructors and coaches, John Will and David Meyer will teach the entire curriculum from A-to-Z. You will learn closing, clinching, and takedown skills, ground-and-pound defense, disengaging and getting back to your feet, and a solid set of grappling transitions and fi nishes - all with a modern-day, real-ity-based, self defense emphasis!

With martial arts credentials and championships (themselves AND their students) too numerous to even begin to mention, John Will and David Meyer have become an important part of UFAF. Skilled curriculum designers, they have designed programs for military and law enforcement agencies, and many other groups around the world. They have now applied their talents to the creation of Chun Kuk Do’s integrated self defense techniques curriculum. Mr. Will and Mr. Meyer are phenomenal instructors and superb communicators (laugh-out-loud funny together!), who make the most complex techniques understandable and doable by anyone. They have truly elevated the teaching of the grappling arts to a new level in the martial arts world – a fact we in UFAF have seen and experienced fi rsthand. Be prepared to sweat, to learn some of the most fascinating material you’ve ever trained in, and to have a blast doing it!

Ed Saenz ___________________________________________________Ed Saenz ___________________________________________________UFAF 1 & 2: Learn the ins and outs of these two landmark kata

Description: Eye gouge? Spear hand? Chop? Which is it? And why were these two very important kata invented? What do they preserve about Chun Kuk Do that is so important for EVERY black belt to know and understand? With the assistance of some of the CKD kata video series team and some of UFAF’s top kata competitors, Mr. Saenz will guide us through these two kata, opening another layer of understanding to view. Along the way, some of your hottest questions about “what is what?” in these kata will be answered. Many, many black belts are requesting just such a seminar. (For even more kata training, check out the Instructor Development Series line-up!)

Ed Saenz is a 9th degree black belt in Chun Kuk Do, and serves on UFAF’s Board as Director of Training and Advancement. He is also Executive Director of Operations for Mr. Norris’ KICKSTART Foundation. Both of these responsibilities demonstrate the trust Mr. Norris has in Mr. Saenz to both capture and communicate what it means to be the ultimate teacher, trainer, and coach. His understanding of martial technique, history, context, and philosophy leaves one in awe! His desire to improve the lives of others through martial arts training is genuine. His love for all of it, and for all of his students is his motivation! And for these two hours, you can be one of them!

Chip Wright & Chuck Elias ___________________________________Chip Wright & Chuck Elias ___________________________________

Training with Chuck Norris’ Team Chun Kuk Do:Coaches and members of Team Chun Kuk Doshare their success with you!

Chuck Norris’ Team Chun Kuk Do has made a name for itself on the National Blackbelt League (NBL) circuit as a group of tough competitors in multiple disciplines, and as having the highest character both on and off the mat. They are respected for their ability, and they are respected for their integrity in competition. They truly represent our style, our organization, and our values like champions. The team earns high honors at every competition it attends, and has garnered at least one World Championship in its short history. Come listen to coaches Chip Wright and Chuck Elias share training tips with you that can help launch your sparring technique and success to new heights.

Chip Wright is an 8th degree black belt in Chun Kuk Do, and one of the most successful and respected fi ghters in modern karate history. At our own annual UFAF tournament, he won the Men’s Grand Championship 14 times in a 17 year period. That record will probably stand forever! He currently serves on UFAF’s Board of Directors and owns and operates Chip Wright’s Champion Karate in Medford, Oregon. Chuck Elias, a two-time Men’s Grand Champion, is a 7th degree black belt in Chun Kuk Do, and owner/operator of Club Karate in Ladys Island, South Carolina. Mr. Elias serves on UFAF’s Board of Advisors and organizes UFAF’s annual Chun Kuk Do World Championship Tournament. As if all of this doesn’t keep him busy enough, Mr. Elias also serves as the Chair of UFAF Region 7.


ITC2010 SEMINARSSeminar Instructors (in alphabetical order):

Chandler…Control the Distance: Control the Fight

Learn how to explode and cover the distance to overwhelm your opponent before he can sense you are closing in. Learn how to stop your opponent’s blast, so you can respond, not react, to his attack. Learn fi ghting tactics that only the BEST fi ghters understand and can implement.... “The Geometry of Fighting.”®

Jim Chandler is a 6th degree CKD black belt master teacher and global competitor. He has coached world champion martial artists and White House Secret Service and covert civilian and military operatives. He has successfully competed in Japan, Italy, and the USA. Mr. Chandler is 2009 Gold medalist in his age/weight/rank class at the World Championships IBJJF No-Gi, American National Championships No-Gi (Absolute Division), and American National Gi. He took the Silver in American National Gi (Absolute Division). He teaches Chun Kuk Do, the Progressive Fighting Systems (including the Filipino Martial Arts and Jeet Kune Do), and is an Edged Weapons Tactics Instructor under Sifu Paul Vunak, founder of “ The Geometry of Fighting” system.

Clark…Sparring 101:

The basic (and most important!) elements of sparring

Mr. Clark will lead you through the most essential footwork and primary techniques to help you learn and become confi dent in the art and science of free sparring. Learn great combinations that work! The drills you learn here will benefi t you immediately, and for a long time to come as you continue to work them after returning home.

Tim Clark is a 5th degree black belt who fi rst began training in the martial arts in 1982 at the young age of six. He earned his fi rst black belt at age nine, and then earned his 1st degree in CKD in 1992. He began teaching at the age of 10 as an assistant instructor and at 15, opened his own school in his parents’ garage. He now owns and operates Tim Clark Karate Studio, LLC in Raceland, Kentucky. Mr. Clark trains under Mr. Clayton Ferguson.

Cochran…Let’s Get Ready To Rumble!

Mr. Cochran will present an introduction to the mental and physical skills that will allow you to adapt your techniques from the studio to self defense. Learn to utilize the Five A’s of Fighting and Self Defense: Awareness, Attitude, Adrenalin, Attack, and Adaptation.

Reggie Cochran is an 8th degree CKD black belt who has over 30 years experience teaching professional fi ghters, law enforcement, and military Special Forces. Mr. Cochran is the National Director for Frank Shamrock’s Submission Fighting System.

Dunn…Getting Back to Your Feet

A striker’s worst fear is being put on his back! Mr. Dunn will share his Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu knowledge compiled over the past fi fteen years to assist you in “getting back to your feet.” The starting point of the seminar will have you on your back to explore eff ective methods of getting you back to your strength: On your feet!

David Dunn is a 4th degree CKD black belt who began his martial arts training on the campus of Michigan State University in 1984, and has been an active martial artist ever since. Mr. Dunn also holds black belt rank in Jean Jacques Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is Jean Jacques’ longest running student with over fifteen continuous years of training and two no-gi world championship honors. David is a multiple school owner with locations in Santa Clarita and Pasadena, California. He co-wrote and starred in the fi rst-ever mixed martial arts fi lm, “No Rules.”

Fjeld…Keep Your Shell Up! Taking the fi ght to the ground

Learn how to use the ISDT “Shell” to defend yourself safely against strikes to the head. Then crash into contact and take your opponent down in several diff erent ways! On the ground the shell is equally eff ective. You will learn ground transitions and great fi nishes that will make your opponent surrender. You can use the material in your one-steps on your very next test, and in self defense for the rest of your life. Bring your sparring gloves and headgear and get ready for a fun and intense workout, and an introduction to UFAF’s ISDT (integrated self defense) curriculum.

Kenneth Fjeld is a 2nd degree CKD black belt and Western Europe’s only CKD instructor, operating Eiker Karate School in Mjondalen, Norway. With over 20 years of experience (17 of them teaching), and a 3rd degree black belt in Shotokan, Mr. Fjeld decided in 2007 to accept a new challenge for himself. So he embarked on a study of Chun Kuk Do. He has since passed two CKD black belt tests with fl ying colors, and is looking toward his third. Mr. Fjeld has quickly caught the vision of what UFAF is all about: he received his BJJ blue belt through UFAF’s BJJ certifi cation program, is a certifi ed MMA instructor with Professor John Will, certifi ed Commando Krav Maga instructor under Moni Aizik, and student of Pambuan Arnis under Ama Guro Raff y Pambuan. Mr. Fjeld consistently works with schools in his area to promote martial arts values and discipline.


ITC2010 SEMINARSGiroux…

Timing is Everything!

Learn and experience, the importance of timing and judging distance with opponents. Improve your sparring by learning to implement proper timing, and developing the ability to judge distance against opponents of diff erent heights. Mr. Giroux will share with you many diff erent drills to work on these skills – drills you can take back to your studio. Then you will actually be able to spar with Mr. Giroux and other participants to see how these skills can and will improve your point sparring for years to come.

Mr. Giroux is a 6th degree CKD black belt. He has been an active competitor in point sparring for over 20 years. Mr. Giroux represented the United States and UFAF as part of the fi rst karate team to exchange goodwill in the former Soviet Union in March 1989. He has won many point sparring titles in Men’s Middleweight Divisions both locally and nationally. Truly one of UFAF’s premier and most successful fi ghters, Mr. Giroux fought his way to Men’s Grand Champion at the 1999 UFAF Championships held at the Stardust Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. He owns and operates his own CKD school in Newtonville, Massachusetts.

Hammersley…

Impact Weapons: Learning Bo and Nunchaku with the American Martial Arts Leadership Team InstructorsNo worries Mom and Dad, we promise this seminar will instill in your child’s mind the importance of responsibility, safety, and proper etiquette while learning and training in CKD weapons. No worries kids, we promise you will learn a lot while having a BLAST! Learn bo and nunchaku basics and sparring weapon vs. weapon, and weapon vs. empty hand. Safety impact weapons will be provided, but bring your bo, your nunchaku, and your sparring gear! (Editor’s note: I have personally watched Mr. Hammersley teach weapons to youth students before. It was an extremely impressive demonstration of teaching ability, and the class was a blast! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from, and with, one of the best!)

Stephen Hammersley is a 7th degree CKD black belt and member of the UFAF Board of Directors, serving UFAF’s member school owners as Director of Professional Development. He has won many weapons, sparring, and kata championships through the years at UFAF’s annual tournament. Mr. Hammersley has dedicated his life to teaching the art of Chun Kuk Do, and has operated his school, American Martial Arts (2002 UFAF Studio of the Year), in New Smyrna Beach, Florida for over 20 years.

Hensley…

Intro To MMA Sparring

White – Orange Adults: Learn how to bridge your punching and kicking concepts into takedowns and fi nishing moves. You will come away with several interactive combinations to take home and work, so you can be on your way to free-form sparring. Bring your boxing or sparring gloves.

Intro To MMA for Kids

Red – Black Youth (ages 8-12): Safely learn how to develop the skills you will need for the future to be an awesome martial artist. You will learn how to take your skills step by step and evolve them in a progressive manner so they are ready to use in sparring, while mixing in punches, kicks, and grappling. Bring your boxing or sparring gloves.

Aaron Hensley is a 6th degree CKD black belt with 26 years of training and 15 years of teaching. He currently runs a CKD school in Aiken, South Carolina with his wife, Carmen, who is a 4th degree CKD black belt. Aaron has had the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in MMA and some of the best trainers. He brings this knowledge together with an inspiring and motivating teaching style.

Hibbs…

Turbo-charge your sparring skills!

Turbo-charge basic fi ghting techniques with speed drills that will create dynamic and explosive attacks in sparring. This is the perfect class for those relatively new to sparring, or those looking to make their basic technique more eff ective. It’s not about how many techniques you know, but about how eff ective the techniques you know are! Bring your gear and be ready to work!

Kevin Hibbs is a 6th degree CKD black belt and currently serves as the UFAF Region 5 Chair. In 1984 at the age of 14, he began training with an incredible martial artist, Charles Allen, and earned his black belt with UFAF in 1990. As a green belt he started teaching for Mr. Allen, became hooked on teaching, and now has dozens of excellent black belts under him. At one point, Mr. Hibbs was ranked as the #1 fi ghter in Arizona, and now he is excited to pass on some of the knowledge that he has gained over the years, to you.

McKenzie…

Explosive Power Through Superior Technique

Martial arts training helps people develop skills and awesome power that the average person cannot understand. Where does it come from? The answer is in the correct understanding and application of a few simple principles. This seminar will help you develop power you may not know you had by exploring the principles of power that are associated with blocks and strikes. Nothing is more fun than leaving a class with new or better skill. And that’s exactly what will happen in this seminar!

Michael McKenzie is a 4th degree CKD black belt who began training at age five in Virginia Beach, Virginia at Chuck Norris Studios. In 1998 he moved Tucson, Arizona where he continued his training under Mr. Charles Allen and then Mr. Kevin Hibbs. Twice certifi ed in UFAF’s Master Development Series, he has recently opened the Gateway Martial Arts Academy with business partner, and fellow black belt, Mark Catalano in Tucson, Arizona.


ITC2010 SEMINARS

Munding…Living on the Edge: Edged Weapon Defense

Learn the same pre- and post- confl ict strategies and tactics, and actual edged weapon defense and disarming techniques used by Israeli Defense Forces. Mr. Munding teaches these same skills to public safety offi cials so they can protect themselves on the street.

Howard Munding is a 5th degree CKD black belt and certifi ed Commando Krav Maga (CKM) instructor. He received his training and certifi cation in CKM directly from its founder, Moni Aizik, a former Israeli Commando. Owner and operator of Millennium Martial Arts in Peoria, Arizona, Mr. Munding has been a longstanding UFAF member, former UFAF Advisory Board member, and Octagon Editor.

Norris, Gallacher,

Prieto, Ingram…

The Fast and the Furious: Mixing it up and having fun with a lot of combined experienceLearn explosive attacking combinations and counter attacks, off ensive and defensive, jamming techniques, blitzes, and favorite attacking techniques from Aaron Norris, Ken Gallacher, Rick

Prieto, and Doug Ingram.

(Editor ’s note: Are you kidding me???!!! Look at this line-up!!! The adult blue and green belts are in for a BLAST! WOW!) Some people need no introduction, but if you are unsure who these four instructors are, then ask a friend, or ask your instruc tor! When you combine the martial arts experience of these instructors you are looking at way over a hundred years, and a combined 33 degrees of black belt between them! All have competed extensively and have taught many karate classes and seminars. They have been friends for many, many years, love the martial arts, and love to share their knowledge.

Semeraro…Avoiding the Takedown

Learn to dictate the terms of a confrontation by improving your takedowns and your takedown defenses. These fun and dynamic drills will cover the four lines of defense, counter attacks, re-shots, and submissions, and will help you in your overall self defense.

Daniel Semeraro, Jr. is a 3rd degree CKD black belt, an undefeated kick boxer, and has a 6-0 record in MMA. He was 2003 United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame Instructor of the Year, 2005 Full Contact Fighter of the Year, 2007 MMA Instructor of the Year, 2008 World Karate Union Hall of Fame MMA Coach of the Year, 2009 Excellence in Teaching & Leadership. He is the head coach for Team Thunder MMA.

Presti…To Sweep or not to Sweep?

That is the question! How do you know when to sweep, or when to take your opponent down? And how do you apply these concepts to your self defense? Mr. Presti will show you how!

John Presti is a 7th degree Chun Kuk Do black belt, owner of Presti Karate Centers, chair of UFAF Region 8, and serves on UFAF’s Board of Directors as Dirctor of Special Events. He spearheads the annual ITC. Mr. Presti began his training in 1967 and is known for his fi ghting career, having won many amateur fights from 1974 to 1977. He fought for the New York State Professional Full Contact Karate Association and had a pro record of 23-3; he was rated #4 in New York State.

Stinson…Ring Swagger! The what, why, and how of championship point sparringRed and Red w/ Black Stripe Adults: Ring Swagger – Part 1: How to build a point fi ghter. Learn how to build your point fi ghting abilities from the techniques and skills you are learning. Find out what level fi ghter you are, where you should be, and how to drill to increase your level. Is point fi ghting for white belts diff erent than for black belts? We’ll fi nd out. Ring Swagger – Part 2: The evolution of a point fi ghter. Learn where point fi ghting begins and ends, and how to apply it in actual self defense situations. You will come away knowing the why and the how of point fi ghting, which will help you evolve into a better martial artist and competitor.

Bo Trix

Blue-Green Adults: Mr. Stinson, along with other NASKA and NBL circuit competitors, will present “bo trix” for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced student. These fabulous tricks will enhance your bo kata for competition and demos, so come ready to learn some cool moves, and have a great time!


ITC2010 SEMINARSDerrick Stinson is 4th degree CKD black belt, two-time world champion in sparring, two-time world champion in weapons, and co-recipient of the 2008 Instructor of the Year award. Mr. Stinson has produced MANY great tournament competitors who have achieved top honors in Chun Kuk Do (two Norris Cup winners), the National Blackbelt League (NBL), and in KICKSTART competition.

White…Closing the Gap: Five “money” footworks that will set you up for explosive take-off sLearn how your footwork can make or break your attack, and learn fi ve specialized footworks that will help all levels of fi ghters set up for explosive blitzes. Each footwork has its own purpose to help you utilize your favorite fi ghting techniques. The better your footwork, the better your fi ghting skill!

Roy White is a 4th degree CKD black belt with 34 years of experience, currently serving as UFAF Region 4 Chair. He is also Houston City Leader for KICKSTART. Mr. White has been CKD World Champion several times since 2000 in forms and fi ghting.

ITC2010 GENERAL INFORMATIONGeneral InformationYou can quickly and conveniently register online at www.ufaf.org.

Registration Prices:

UFAF Members $490.00 * (For $100 early-bird member discount, see below.)

Non-UFAF Guests $490.00 (Guests require the approval of the UFAF Board.)

Professional Development Series: $75.00 (one business - not teaching - staff member may attend free with a paying school owner)

Instructor Development Series: $75.00

Visa, MasterCard, or Discover are accepted.

* Members: Register by June 7th, 2010 and receive $100.00 off the price above. To receive the $100.00 discount, your registration must be postmarked or received electronically no later than June 7th, 2010. Cancellations requested after the early-bird deadline will be refunded, less a $60 cancellation fee.

Registration fee includes 1 (one) non-refundable awards dinner ticket for you. Additional tickets may be purchased for $60.00 each.

Family and friends may purchase spectator passes at the event registration desk – good for the entire weekend.

Ages 7 & under free

Ages 8-12 $10.00

Ages 13+ $20.00

CKD World Championship TournamentPlease visit www.chunkukdo.com/tournament for the most current rules and information.

Important: Pre-registration is required to compete.

Deadline is June 7th, 2010.

NOTE about rank changes: If you anticipate changing rank after you register for the ITC, then go ahead and register now using the rank you realistically anticipate being at the time of the ITC. BUT if your rank turns out to be diff erent than what you registered as, you MUST notify the tournament director (Mr. Elias) by July 2nd, 2010 ([email protected] or 843-524-8308.) If you do not, your tournament registration may be voided without refund.

Hotel Reservations

To reserve your room, call the South Point Hotel at 866-791-7626 with the telephone Group Code: United Fighting Arts Federation OR type the following address in your browser line:ht t p s : / / g c. s y n x i s . co m / ? H o te l = 1 1 5 4 8 & a r r i ve = 0 7 / 1 3 / 1 0 & d e p a r t = 7 / 2 0 /10&group=UNI0713

Rates: Sunday - Thursday $50.00 per night

Friday/Saturday $85.00 per night

Note: There will be a $20.00 per night charge for each additional person in a room beyond two persons – except for ages 6 and under. The hotel room block registration deadline is June 7th, 2010. There is no guarantee of price, or even availability at any price, after June 7th.

Student Uniform Requirements

All students must conform to UFAF uniform standards for offi cial events.

• Student uniforms must be all white (red trim – lapel only - for red belts)

• UFAF/CKD style patch on the left lapel

• Country fl ag on the upper left arm

• School patch on the upper right arm or right lapel (optional)

• Offi cial “Chun Kuk Do” back design and student last name is optional through green belt. Required for red and black belts.

• Belt must represent your standard CKD rank: white, gold, purple, orange, blue, green, red, red w/black stripe. Stripe belts are also permitted: example green w/stripe. Stripe must run the length of the belt through the middle.

If you are unsure of anything, or if you are a black belt in another system training in CKD, please ask your instructor, or visit www.chunkukdo.com for examples of student uniforms (in the “General Topics” forum under “Training and Testing”).

Competition Uniform

UFAF members of any CKD rank may optionally wear the Team CKD competition uniform in seminars where the topic is sparring. It may also be worn in weapons, open kata, and fi ghting divisions of the tournament, and in the Team Demo Competition.

Things to Bring

Check your particular seminar schedule, and bring sparring gear and a traditional weapon if seminar applicable. A grappling top or CKD-logo ISDT training wear is optional for applicable seminars.

Black Belt Dress Uniform

Men – Solid black slacks (no jeans) with solid black blazer (black buttons) OR solid black suit, white shirt and any color tie.

Women – Solid black skirt or slacks (no jeans) with solid black blazer, white shirt or blouse OR solid black dress with solid black blazer.

CKD badge on left lapel (available for purchase at the ITC if you don’t have one.)

For EVENT questions:

Mr. John Presti

Phone: 716-285-9242 (from 6 am – noon, EST)

Email: [email protected]

For TOURNAMENT questions:

Mr. Chuck Elias

Phone: 843-524-8308


For HOTEL questions:

Mrs. Tara Bidwell

Phone: 702-567-6393


For REGISTRATION questions:

Mr. Steve Nelson



TRAINING

by Joe Gemma, Region 2 Chair

In the September 2009 issue of The Octagon, we introduced the three

components to ‘Keep It Simple to Survive!’

Attitude

I WILL NOT LOSE!

Knowledge

Understand the concept of lag time.You CAN move out of the way before the bad guy pulls the trigger!

Technique

If you step to the left, grab the weapon with

your left hand.

If you step to the right, grab the weapon with

your right hand.

We also discussed how to apply the technique if the gun is pointed at

you from the front, or from the side.

In Part 2, we will apply the technique when the gun is pointed at you

from the rear, what to do when the gun is pointed at you from a distance,

what to do if you are taken hostage, and some tips.

Gun is Pointed at you From The Rear

While the concept is the same as above, when the weapon is pointed

to your back the application changes slightly.

1You MUST locate the weapon. Simply glance back over your

shoulder to locate the height of the weapon (in this case, mid-back

to the head). Raise your hands – this is a non-threatening move from

the bad guy’s point of view.

2Quickly pivot to your left or right; there is no correct way to turn

in this instance. It may be you feel quicker one way or the other,

or the terrain (wall, furniture, car, etc.) may force you one way or the

other. Once you turn, your arm/hand will be in contact with the bad

guy’s arm/hand, or the weapon. Immediately grab it, maintain control

and follow up violently.

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K.I.S.S. Gun Defense - Part 2K.I.S.S. Gun Defense - Part 2

Mid-back up to the head: (Photos 1 and 2)


3The only difference here is that when you glance over your shoulder

to locate the weapon, and you determine that it is pointed mid-back

down to your waist, angle your open hands down in a non-threatening

manner.

4Again, quickly pivot to your left or right; there is no correct way

to turn in this instance. It may be you feel quicker one way or the

other, or the terrain (wall, furniture, car, etc.) may force you one way or

the other. Once you turn, your arm/hand will be in contact with the bad

guy’s arm/hand, or the weapon. Immediately grab it, maintain control

and follow up violently.

Weapon Pointed from a Distance

If the bad guy points a weapon at you from such a distance that you

cannot perform the contact-range techniques we’ve discussed so far,

then you have only one choice….RUN! Hitting a moving target is

difficult at best for a trained shooter, let alone a thug with a gun! To

increase your chance of survival, take whatever you have in your hand

(keys, shopping bag, purse, wallet, book) and toss it towards the bad

guy’s face. The natural instinct developed in all of us since we were

toddlers is to catch what is thrown to us. The bad guy will more than

likely attempt to catch it.

As you toss it….RUN! Change direction and run to cover (something

that can protect you from gunfire like a wall, car, building, etc.)

A Hostage Situation

If you are taken hostage, the most important thing to remember is “Do

Not Panic.” The motivator for the perpetrator is always one of three

things (sex, money or drugs). If the bad guy wanted to shoot you, he

would have done so instantly.

Likely, the bad guy’s weapon will be pointed to the back of your head

or into your back. His other arm will be trying to control you around the

chest or by grabbing an arm. If he is trying to guide you to a room, car,

etc., think “heavy.” Making your body “heavy” is a basic self-defense

technique. He will eventually have to struggle to move you. Even if he

picks you up, he has to put you down sooner or later.

Keep in mind the surprise factor. If the bad guy is at all surprised

by your attack his lag time will increase by a good 1-2 seconds. All the

same follow-up principles apply.

Things to Keep in Mind

1. Remember, the gun must NEVER pass in front of your body (known

as masking), because all the bad guy would have to do is pull the

trigger.

2. If you should wrestle the gun from the bad guy, DO NOT turn it on

him for the following reasons: a) Are you mentally prepared to shoot

someone without hesitation? Probably not. The most experienced

police officer or soldier still feels hesitation the first time s/he is faced

with this decision, and you will too. Take the weapon and RUN. b)

There are a number of things that may preclude you from operating

the weapon correctly: it may not be loaded, it may be mechanically

non-functional, or the safety may be on. c) You might miss, especially

if you have never shot a weapon before!

3. Remember your goal: If you are going to do battle with the bad guy,

all techniques must incapacitate. This is not the time for a series of

half-speed round kicks.

4. This technique is for gun defense, not gun takeaway. Taking a gun

away requires many hours of training and practice to be proficient.

Remember to always K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple to Survive.)

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K.I.S.S. Gun Defense - Part 2Mid-back down to the waist: (Photos 3 and 4)


Welcome to Kiai Corner! Are you closer to fi guring out the riddle? Here is the next tale from Dr. Terrence Webster-Doyle’s Eye of the Hurricane: Tales of the Empty Handed Masters, which will give you more clues to the riddle!

The Riddle:

What is it that…

You cannot see if you look,

You cannot hear if you listen,

You cannot take hold of if you grasp,

Is silent when you speak,

Speaks when you are silent,

And you can only have when you don’t want it?

Who is the Enemy?

As they walked silently in the forest, the students came upon a grove of birch trees, white with peeling bark. A blue jay darted out and fl ew quickly for cover in the lush trees beyond. The school dog ran ahead of them, stopping suddenly to sniff the air. The fur on her back stood up; her head lowered. Moving like a lioness on the kill, remaining alert, she moved silently forward. The squirrel apparently didn’t see her coming. The dog stopped dead still, waited. One paw, then the next, she slowly moved again, ever so close.

“Watch them,” whispered the teacher to the students. “Learn from them; they are your teachers now.”

Foot by foot, the ground between the squirrel and dog diminished. The squirrel still had its back to the oncoming dog. The dog’s eyes were intensely focused on the seemingly unsuspecting squirrel. Without warning, the squirrel dashed away, and the dog leapt forward in a burst of energy. With long, powerful strides, the dog gained on its prey. There were no trees near enough for the squirrel to leap to. Closer and closer, the dog moved in for the kill. This was not play. This was the real drama of all living creatures being enacted before them. Survival – life and death. And yet there was great beauty in the chase.

The squirrel abruptly cut to the left, just as the dog was upon it, and reversed direction, heading back towards the grove of pine trees across the clearing. The dog’s momentum took her beyond that sudden turning point. Her turn was slower than the squirrel’s, but she was soon back in the chase. Her fur standing straight up on a ridge down her back, her tail straight out, her ears back, her body bounded across the clearing, lessening by leaps the distance between them. The squirrel dashed madly towards the trees; the dog swiftly closed in. Just as they were about to

meet, the squirrel dashed up a tree to safety. The dog barked and barked, circling the tree, with eyes still focused on here elusive prey. The squirrel made chattering noises, fl icking its tail, jumping from branch to branch, with dog’s eyes following its escape route.

As the students moved forwards, the teacher turned and spoke. “Students, life is what it is, neither good nor bad. There is life and there is death. That is the way of things. The squirrel’s survival depends on its speed and cunning. Your survival depends not on how well you can defend yourself physically, as animals need to, but on understanding yourself. When you understand the violence within you, you will understand the violence of the world, for they are one and the same thing.”

The teacher and students moved on down the path. The river fl owed past them on their right as they silently pondered the lessons of life around them. The dog had caught up to them and had run ahead. She stopped again, this time to roll on her back in the cool, wet grass.

“Look, up in the sky. It is our hawk friend again. See how it fl ies, so silently, eff ortlessly. The hawk leaves no mark, no trace of itself in the sky. It moves in the moment, with no past. The human being is constantly leaving his mark, and carrying the burden of the past around with him.

“The human being needs to wake from the dreams of the past. He needs to wake up! To look at the beauty of life, to forget himself, his troubles, his memories and enjoy this lovely earth. But because he is asleep, he all too often destroys the earth and his fellow man. Do you understand, stu-dents, do you understand this simple lesson, or are you also asleep?”

The students nodded their understanding, for on these walks only the teacher could speak. They walked over a bridge. The water fl owed be-neath them, rippling softly down to a lake below. A chipmunk appeared on a decaying log, sat up and took notice of the oncoming group. Then it quickly scampered away into the undergrowth. The clouds, like great balls of cotton, softly mingled together in the blue sky above.

The hawk called, “Enter here, enter here.” The river babbled, “Enter here, enter here.” And the fl owers beckoned, “Enter here.” All of nature called, “Enter here.” This is the real miracle. “Enter here.” The power of the day overwhelmed the smallness of the mind, and the ordinary became extraordinary.

“Dear students, we teachers care for you,” the teacher said as they stopped to cool themselves in the shade of the pine trees near the river. “The world is often a dangerous place. This is the challenge you must face. Here we have the opportunity to help you learn about yourself and the world. The true Martial Artist is a person of peace, not a warrior who defends and fi ghts. The real Martial Artist is one who can live gently, caringly, simply in this world. We have been conditioned to think that we should be warriors – ninjas, samurai, cowboys, Indians, or soldiers – on the fi elds

KIAI CORNER


MARTIAL ARTS TRIVIA

Here are the answers to the martial arts trivia questions from the September issue of the Octagon.

1. Which competitor won the Norris Cup in both kata and fighting?

Tommy Crouch

2. How many calories and grams of fat are in a Grande Taco Salad at On the Border Restaurants?

1700 calories and 124 grams of fat

3. What does ISDT stand for?

Integrated Self Defense Techniques

4. When is the 2010 International Training Conference?

July 15th – 18th, 2010

5. What is the basic “technique” of K.I.S.S. gun defense?

If you step to the left, grab the weapon with your left hand. If you step to the right, grab the weapon with your right hand.

Congratulations to the following UFAF members who were the first students to correctly answer the above questions.

Noah Pate, DeAndre Brown, Leighton Poland, Christian Garza

Instead of the usual questions, let’s do something a little different!

Mr. Norris outlines the twelve points that guide his life on page 5. Read them, choose your favorite one, and explain why.

Be one of the first five students (16 and under) to email me ([email protected]) your response, along with your complete mailing address, and you’ll win a prize. Remember, you must be a UFAF member in order to participate. Check with your instructor if you are not sure.

of battle. These are childhood fantasies. But all too often these dreams are acted out by adults, foolishly, in destructive ways.

“Oh, students, can you hear what your teacher is saying? Are you able to hear the simple truths about living a good and kind life? Or are you too fi lled up with dreams of conquest? Life, as it is, without illusions and false conquests, is the real challenge. To live as a nobody is the greatest skill, for it is so easy to fi ll oneself up with the many self-centered dreams that false prophets off er you…at a price. The price is your life, your ability to live in the wonder and beauty of the here and now. Do you understand, dear students? For to live as a nobody, empty, in that there is love.”

They sat silently for a long while, the words from the teacher lingering gently in their minds. Honeybees moved from fl ower to fl ower, em-braced by the bright fl ame of color each one off ered. A hummingbird, wings whirling over one hundred beats a second, whizzed by them, stopping midair in a winged blur. Its body and long narrow beak, however, were perfectly still, poised above a fl ower. The mind was quiet. Enter here, enter here.


REGION NEWS

October 10, 2009Front Row: L-R: Melissa Rothermel, Kaley Tanner, Ana Crittenden, Kobie Webb

Back Row: L-R: John Petitt, Kristi Tanner, Steve Nelson, Joe Gemma (Region Chair), Vic Matera, Tara Bidwell

September 2009Front Row: L-R: Diane Huntemann (Region Chair), Micaila Miguel, Derek Kinsey, Issac Simpson, 2nd Row: L-R: David George, Whitney Grether, Brittany Granstrom, Kaylen Gillispie, Kat Spitz, Shantell Dawson Back Row: L-R: Jeannie Newfi eld, Cassie Dutra, Rhianna Terrien, Dylan Minor, Zachary Simpson, Forrest Wells, Jon Allred, Chip Wright

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October 10, 2009Front Row: L-R: Tony DeFrance2nd Row: L-R: April Dull, Jennifer Marshall,Ashley FehrenkampBack Row: L-R: Steve Berry, Tip Potter,Kevin Hibbs (Region Chair), Howard Munding

REGION 4

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October 24, 2009

Front Row: L-R: Mikaela Estep, Katrina Young, Eric Fris, Cole Gaskill, Victor GuerreroBack Row: L-R: Rick Prieto, Roy White (Region Chair), Tommy Crouch, Jason Bradley

Inset Photo: L-R: Rick Prieto, Austin Jamieson


October 17, 2009Front Row: L-R: Ryan Rodriguez, Jena King, Tina Elliott, Cara Clyburn, Monica Wood, Scott Fleck, Brianna Ivy, Lauren Buck, Martin Moro, Cameron Becker, Nicolas Del Toro 2nd Row: L-R: Halina Modelski, Teresa Comas, Jason Marsh, Rick Rine, Clayton Ferguson (Region Chair), Van Frasher, Tim Clark, Jason Wilcox, Scott Shuff , Marla BeckerBack Row: L-R: Robert Ames, John Malone, Tiff any Clark, Joe Gregory, Heather Wood, Kim Frasher, Rob Pennington, Aaron Pennington, Tom Buck

Region 6Region 7Region 7

October 9 & 10, 2009L-R: Eric Hensley, Stephen Hammersley, T.J. Brantley, Chuck Elias (Region Chair)

October 9 & 10, 2009Kneeling: Chris Stachowiak, Carmen HensleyStanding: Chuck Elias (Region Chair), Eric Hensley, Stephen Hammersley

REGION NEWS


Region 10Region 10October 28, 2009

Front Row: L-R: Aaron Tabares, Jose Casteñeda, Francisco TrujilloBack Row: L-R: Adriana Varela, Javier Varela, Rodolfo Varela (Region Chair),

Luis Garza, Claudia Hernadez

Region 8

October 23-24, 2009Front Row: L-R: Jim Peletier, John Presti (Region Chair), Shannon Myers, Kaloni Plut, Mike Cannon,Jacob Sherman, Gilbert HamiltonBack Row: L-R: Chris Bristol, Chris Moore, Pat Davis, Nicole Farah, Steve Giroux, Steve Brown

October 23-24, 2009Front Row: L-R: Jason Larch, Brian Seuch,Kevin Runkle, Darit Mar, Darin Mar,Travis Baker, Mike Tubinis2nd Row: L-R: Pinith Mar, Jaina Morgan,Zach Tilton, Henry Beaman, Estelle Steiner,Christa Mule, Tyler EmmickBack Row: L-R: Jim Peletier, John Presti (Region Chair), Nicole Farah, Steve Giroux, Pat Davis, Chris Moore, Steve Brown.

October 23-24, 2009Front Row: L-R: Quinn Patton, Laura Bristol, Jacob Payne, John Presti (Region Chair), Nicole FarahBack Row: L-R: Gilbert Hamilton, Chris Moore, Joe Gizzarelli, Greg Bullock, Steve Giroux, Jim Lageman, Master Robert Heisner (special guest)


black belt promotions - fall 2009

Region 2

2ND DEGREE BLACK BELT

Ana CrittendenMelissa RothermelKaley TannerKobie Webb

Region 3

3RD DEGREE BLACK BELT

Forrest Wells


Dylan MinorZachary SimpsonRhianna Terrien

1ST DEGREE BLACK BELT

Jon AllredCassie DutraKaylen GillispieBrittany GranstromWhitney GretherDerek KinseyMicaila MiguelIsaac SimpsonKat Spitz

Region 4


Austin Jamieson


Richard Eason, Jr.Christian Garza


Mikaela EstepEric FrisCole GaskillVictor GuerreroFrancisco LaraKatrina Young

Region 5


April DullAshley Fehrenkamp


Tony DeFrance


Jennifer Marshall

Region 6

4TH DEGREE BLACK BELT

Tiffany ClarkJohn Malone


Tom BuckCara ClyburnNicolas Del ToroJoe GregoryHeather Wood


Robert AmesCameron BeckerMarla BeckerLauren BuckTina ElliottScott FleckKim FrasherBrianna IvyJena Marie KingMartin MoroAaron PenningtonRob PenningtonRyan RodriguezScott ShuffMonica Wood

Region 7


Carmen HensleyChris Stachowiak


T.J. Brantley

Region 8


Gilbert HamiltonJacob Sherman


Chris BristolMike CannonShannon MyersKaloni Plut


Laura BristolGreg BullockJoe GizzarelliJim LagemanQuinn PattonJacob Payne


Travis BakerHenry BeamanTyler EmmickJason LarchDarin MarDarit MarPinith MarJaina MorganChrista MuleKevin RunkleBrian SeuchEstelle SteinerZach TiltonMike Tubinis

Region 10


José CastañedaAaron TabaresFrancisco Trujillo

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