2013 Business Clinics
NEW FOR 2013! BUSINESS CLINICS! This year we have an special offering of business clinics for studio owners, instructors and support staff who may attend all three prior to the martial arts clinics later Friday evening.
BUSINESS CLINICS: Friday, June 21, 2013
Location TBD
3:00pm Be a "HERO" - Bringing anti-bully technology to your school (Master Bogdanski)
3:30pm School to Studio - Implementing an After School Program (Master Jenkins)
4:15pm New School / Old School Marketing (Master Bennett)
(Note: Clinic schedule and topics may be revised based on participation.)
BUSINESS CLINICS: Friday, June 21, 2013
Location TBD
3:00pm Be a "HERO" - Bringing anti-bully technology to your school (Master Bogdanski)
3:30pm School to Studio - Implementing an After School Program (Master Jenkins)
4:15pm New School / Old School Marketing (Master Bennett)
(Note: Clinic schedule and topics may be revised based on participation.)
Implementing ANTI-Bully Programs
Master Mike Bogdanski
This clinic is offered by Kwan Jang Nim Mike Bogdanski of Quest Martial Arts. He will discuss his internationally acclaimed anti bully program H.E.R.O: Help Everyone Respect Others (mikebogdanski.com), and how school owners and black belt instructors can implement anti bully curriculum their martial arts program.
About the instructor: Mike Bogdanski began training in karate because of being bullied and beaten up. At the age of sixteen he suffered at the hands of a neighborhood bully and was traumatized both emotionally and physically by the experience. It was a few months after this episode that he watched his first martial arts class and knew that it was for him.
In the 1980′s Master Bogdanski was a nationally ranked competitor (Professional Karate League) ranked in top five in weapons and forms (over 35 division) and won numerous Grand Championships. Master Bogdanski has a Bachelors degree in psychology and a Master Degree in School Counseling to go with his lifelong devotion to martial arts. With this background and experience he has become one of the nations top child development/safety experts who is also a master motivator and success coach, and nationally certified personal trainer.
About the instructor: Mike Bogdanski began training in karate because of being bullied and beaten up. At the age of sixteen he suffered at the hands of a neighborhood bully and was traumatized both emotionally and physically by the experience. It was a few months after this episode that he watched his first martial arts class and knew that it was for him.
In the 1980′s Master Bogdanski was a nationally ranked competitor (Professional Karate League) ranked in top five in weapons and forms (over 35 division) and won numerous Grand Championships. Master Bogdanski has a Bachelors degree in psychology and a Master Degree in School Counseling to go with his lifelong devotion to martial arts. With this background and experience he has become one of the nations top child development/safety experts who is also a master motivator and success coach, and nationally certified personal trainer.
Implementing After School Programs
Master Wesley Jenkins
This clinic is offered by Kwan Jang Nim Wesley C. Jenkins of Tiger Do Jang. Master Jenkins will teach school owners how to run a successful after school program in their dojang.
About the instructor: A veteran of numerous tournament martial arts championships, Weley Jenkins began training in traditional Tang Soo Do at 13 in 1969 and earned his black belt in 1975. He became interested in Tang Soo Do for self defense at first because the "streets were tough" but admits to being "fascinated" with a 1960's TV show, the Green Hornet. Bruce Lee played the Green Hornet's sidekick Kato.
Master Jenkins was in the Army from 1976-1979 and taught Tang Soo Do while stationed in West Germany. After his active duty tour, he returned to training under his former instructor and began competing. After winning scores of local,state and international championships including Amateur Athletic Union state champion, he retired from competition after winning his division at the First World Tang Soo Do Association Championship held in Philadelphia, PA. In 1994, Master Jenkins moved to Waldorf and began studying Tang Soo Do under Grand master Myung Seok Seo of Waldorf, MD. In 1998, Master Jenkins began teaching cardio karate at Gold's Gym and in 1999 he opened the Tiger Do Jang, a true martial arts academy where everyone can be their best !
About the instructor: A veteran of numerous tournament martial arts championships, Weley Jenkins began training in traditional Tang Soo Do at 13 in 1969 and earned his black belt in 1975. He became interested in Tang Soo Do for self defense at first because the "streets were tough" but admits to being "fascinated" with a 1960's TV show, the Green Hornet. Bruce Lee played the Green Hornet's sidekick Kato.
Master Jenkins was in the Army from 1976-1979 and taught Tang Soo Do while stationed in West Germany. After his active duty tour, he returned to training under his former instructor and began competing. After winning scores of local,state and international championships including Amateur Athletic Union state champion, he retired from competition after winning his division at the First World Tang Soo Do Association Championship held in Philadelphia, PA. In 1994, Master Jenkins moved to Waldorf and began studying Tang Soo Do under Grand master Myung Seok Seo of Waldorf, MD. In 1998, Master Jenkins began teaching cardio karate at Gold's Gym and in 1999 he opened the Tiger Do Jang, a true martial arts academy where everyone can be their best !
Opening a New School / Marketing for Success
Master Keith Bennett
This clinic is offered by Kwan Jang Nim Keith Bennett of KBKA Pyung Ahn Do. Clinic description needed.
About the instructor: Keith Bennett is a 7th degree Master in Tang Soo Do. He has studied the martial arts since 1976 and holds belts in multiple styles. Master Bennett trained under and received his Master Certificate and Belt from Great Grandmaster Hwang Kee in 1996. Master Bennett was recently tested and promoted to 7th Dan by Grandmaster Dominic Giacobbe in 2013.
In 2009 Master Bennett launched his own martial arts style, combining his own philosophy with those of traditional Korean Martial Arts. He continues to lead his school through its evolution. Under his guidance thousands of students have been shown the benefits of Martial Arts and thousand more in the community have been helped through his generosity and the fundraising efforts.
About the instructor: Keith Bennett is a 7th degree Master in Tang Soo Do. He has studied the martial arts since 1976 and holds belts in multiple styles. Master Bennett trained under and received his Master Certificate and Belt from Great Grandmaster Hwang Kee in 1996. Master Bennett was recently tested and promoted to 7th Dan by Grandmaster Dominic Giacobbe in 2013.
In 2009 Master Bennett launched his own martial arts style, combining his own philosophy with those of traditional Korean Martial Arts. He continues to lead his school through its evolution. Under his guidance thousands of students have been shown the benefits of Martial Arts and thousand more in the community have been helped through his generosity and the fundraising efforts.
