2012 National Championships

The 2012 National Championships hosted by the USGTSDA will again be held near beautiful Virginia Beach, VA on June 29-30 on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan College.
Join us and connect with friends and fellow Tang Soo Do practitioners from around the country. Participate in clinics led by the senior masters and leaders of the US Goodwill Tang Soo Do Assocation. Visit Virginia's beautiful coastline and soak up the sun or perhaps even learn to surf.
Join us and connect with friends and fellow Tang Soo Do practitioners from around the country. Participate in clinics led by the senior masters and leaders of the US Goodwill Tang Soo Do Assocation. Visit Virginia's beautiful coastline and soak up the sun or perhaps even learn to surf.
Virginia Beach, VA

A weekend of sun, sand, seminars, and a competition full of goodwill, camaraderie and fun!
The Tournament will be held at the Jane P. Batten Student Center a 137,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility that is a hub of activity on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan College. The Batten Center provides numerous venues for recreation/athletic activities, like a 36 foot tall rock climbing wall, Outdoor Rental Center and 2,000 yard Par 3 Disc Golf Course, Aquatic Center with 25 yard, 8-lane pool, hot tub, saunas and locker rooms.
Beautiful Virginia Beach is a short drive from the tournament location and we hope families will take advantage of this event to plan a family vacation with fun filled activities like surfing, kayaking, trail hiking, oceanfront yoga, fishing (off and inshore), golf, biking, lighthouse tours, and many others. We’ll also be close to historical landmarks Jamestown and colonial Williamsburg. Visit http://www.vbfun.com/visitors/default.aspx for more information on Virginia Beach!
The Tournament will be held at the Jane P. Batten Student Center a 137,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility that is a hub of activity on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan College. The Batten Center provides numerous venues for recreation/athletic activities, like a 36 foot tall rock climbing wall, Outdoor Rental Center and 2,000 yard Par 3 Disc Golf Course, Aquatic Center with 25 yard, 8-lane pool, hot tub, saunas and locker rooms.
Beautiful Virginia Beach is a short drive from the tournament location and we hope families will take advantage of this event to plan a family vacation with fun filled activities like surfing, kayaking, trail hiking, oceanfront yoga, fishing (off and inshore), golf, biking, lighthouse tours, and many others. We’ll also be close to historical landmarks Jamestown and colonial Williamsburg. Visit http://www.vbfun.com/visitors/default.aspx for more information on Virginia Beach!
Check back often for more information about the tournament, clinic, registration and travel information.
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Schedule of Events
To demonstrate proper Moo Do discipline and Goodwill between participants all competitors and judges are encouraged to be in uniform and in line early for opening ceremonies Saturday morning and remain for closing ceremony Saturday afternoon. All events held at Virginia Wesleyan College Forsythe Court unless noted otherwise.
Date
Thursday June 28 Dan Classing Friday June 29 USGTSDA Board Meeting Local Sightseeing Tang Soo Do Clinics Master's Forms Competition Saturday, June 30, 2012 Tournament Check-in |
Time
7:00pm - 9:00pm 8:00am - 9:30am all day 5:00pm - 7:00pm 7:15pm 8:00am – 9:00am |
Venue
Norfolk Karate Academy Quality Suites Virginia Beach Donald M Forsyth Court Donald M Forsyth Court Donald M Forsyth Court |
Check-in desk will close promptly at 9:00 AM; those who don’t check-in will not be eligible to compete.
Line Up / Opening Ceremony
Dan / Gup Team Forms Individual Dan Divisions Individual Gup Divisions Closing Ceremony |
9:00am
9:15am 10:00am |
Donald M Forsyth Court
Donald M Forsyth Court Donald M Forsyth Court Donald M Forsyth Court Donald M Forsyth Court |
All times estimates; schedule subject to change.
Clinics
Train with Grandmasters and Masters from around the US (all ages and ranks) in two back-to-back clinics on Friday night. Choose from subjects including advanced tang soo do forms, walking cane form, self-defense, tournament forms presentation, and gracie combative techniques.. Click here for instructor and clinic information.
Competitors ....................................................... Included with Registration! Children ........................................................................................ $20.00 Adults (all ranks) ............................................................................. $30.00 Families (up to 5 members, all ranks) .................................................. $60.00 |
Lodging Information
The United States Goodwill Tang Soo Do Association is pleased to offer the following BLOCKED ROOMS / HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: the Quality Suites Lake Wright and the Sleep Inn Lake Wright. The Quality Suites Lake Wright and the Sleep Inn Lake Wright are connected with one main lobby.
Quality SuitesThe Quality Suites Lake Wright features suites offering a separate bedroom with either two queen size beds or one king bed, microwave, coffeemaker, refrigerator, iron & full-sized ironing board, hairdryer, sitting area with sofa and work desk, two remote controlled 25” color televisions with cable & complimentary HBO, free local calls, free wireless and HSIE, Indoor/Outdoor Heated Pool, Ample free parking, Guest Laundry, Convenience Store, Lobby Restaurant & Bar, Fitness Center, 18-Hole Golf Course on Premises, complimentary airport shuttle from Norfolk International Airport, and a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet.
Group Rate $109.00 (plus tax)
6280 Northampton Blvd Norfolk, VA 23502 (757) 461-6251 (Reservation cut-off date is May 29, 2012. Please use group name USGTSDA Tournament.) |
Sleep InnThe Sleep Inn Lake Wright features guest rooms offering either two double beds or one king bed, mini refrigerator, coffeemaker, iron and full-sized ironing board, hair dryer, desk, 25” remote controlled color television with complimentary cable and HBO, free local calls, free wireless and HSIE, walk-in oversized showers (no tubs), Indoor/Outdoor Heated Pool, Ample free parking, Guest Laundry, Convenience Store, Lobby Restaurant & Bar, Fitness Center, 18-Hole Golf Course on Premises, complimentary airport shuttle from Norfolk International Airport, and complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. A hot breakfast buffet upgrade is available at $6.00 per person.
Group Rate $89.00 (plus tax)
6280 Northampton Blvd Norfolk, VA 23502 (757) 461-6251 (Reservation cut-off date is May 29, 2012. Please use group name USGTSDA Tournament.) |