August 2013
2013 6th Dan Classing Examination
28/08/13 15:18
As Founder of the Independent Tang Soo Do Association and head instructor of South Hills Karate Academy, I am happy to announce the results of the 6th Dan Classing Examination that took place on August 8th and 10th, 2013. The Independent Tang Soo Do Association's Dan Classing Examination is an event that I am particularly proud of and I am sure that all who participated in this year's event are as well.
The Association's Dan Testing is an extensive two day process where our Yu Dan Ja (Black Belt holders) and candidates get together over two days. We train together, learn new material, fight against each other and drill in techniques over four to five hours on day one. On day two, over another 5 hour period, we have our Yu Dan Ja and Candidates present their requirements and demonstrate required technique, hyung, sparring and breaking. This year also included further instruction in Modern Arnis under the guidance of Master George Klinedinst from UTA, Manchester, PA. The process also includes submitting two written essays on rank specific material.
Please join me in congratulating the following Cho Dan Candidates on achieving Yu Dan Ja rank in Tang Soo Do:
Please join me in congratulating the following Yu Dan Ja on achieving their next full Dan ranking in Tang Soo Do:
Please join me in congratulating the following Yu Dan Ja on achieving their next Dan recertification ranking:
I am also happy to announce that in order to properly recognize everyone's achievements and accomplishments, we will award promotions at our 2013 Open Tang Soo Do Championships. Promotions will be given out during the Opening Ceremony at this year's championships. The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:30AM on Saturday, September 28th. Additional details will follow!
Again, it is with extreme enthusiasm that I present to you our new Yu Dan Ja and those Yu Dan Ja who have achieved their next ranking in the martial art known as Tang Soo Do.
Warm Regards,

Master Gene Garbowsky, 6th Dan Tang Soo Do
President and Founder
Independent Tang Soo Do Association
The Association's Dan Testing is an extensive two day process where our Yu Dan Ja (Black Belt holders) and candidates get together over two days. We train together, learn new material, fight against each other and drill in techniques over four to five hours on day one. On day two, over another 5 hour period, we have our Yu Dan Ja and Candidates present their requirements and demonstrate required technique, hyung, sparring and breaking. This year also included further instruction in Modern Arnis under the guidance of Master George Klinedinst from UTA, Manchester, PA. The process also includes submitting two written essays on rank specific material.
Please join me in congratulating the following Cho Dan Candidates on achieving Yu Dan Ja rank in Tang Soo Do:

Please join me in congratulating the following Yu Dan Ja on achieving their next full Dan ranking in Tang Soo Do:

Please join me in congratulating the following Yu Dan Ja on achieving their next Dan recertification ranking:

I am also happy to announce that in order to properly recognize everyone's achievements and accomplishments, we will award promotions at our 2013 Open Tang Soo Do Championships. Promotions will be given out during the Opening Ceremony at this year's championships. The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:30AM on Saturday, September 28th. Additional details will follow!
Again, it is with extreme enthusiasm that I present to you our new Yu Dan Ja and those Yu Dan Ja who have achieved their next ranking in the martial art known as Tang Soo Do.
Warm Regards,


Master Gene Garbowsky, 6th Dan Tang Soo Do
President and Founder
Independent Tang Soo Do Association