2023 Training Camp
Greeting from Master Voelker,
USGTSDA members and friends I will be hosting training camp this year at beautiful Camp Hazen in Chester, CT. This weekend is our regular training camp that runs Friday, Sept 8 - Sunday Sept 10. The complete schedule of seminars and activities will posted.
This training camp has been a great opportunity to work with and to develop the students and instructors of our Association, we will carry on with the same energy and spirit in the future. Tang Soo for Life!
USGTSDA members and friends I will be hosting training camp this year at beautiful Camp Hazen in Chester, CT. This weekend is our regular training camp that runs Friday, Sept 8 - Sunday Sept 10. The complete schedule of seminars and activities will posted.
This training camp has been a great opportunity to work with and to develop the students and instructors of our Association, we will carry on with the same energy and spirit in the future. Tang Soo for Life!
These are some of our previous Instructors
KwanJangNim Wesley Jenkins
KwanJangNim Frederick Scott
KwanJangNim Robert LeClerc
SaBomNim Kristin Duethorn
SaBomNim Greg Mendes
KwanJangNim Steven Voelker
and more...
Clinics in:
Hyungs, ho sin sul, tournament sparring, weapons training, grappling and tons of fun!
KwanJangNim Wesley Jenkins
KwanJangNim Frederick Scott
KwanJangNim Robert LeClerc
SaBomNim Kristin Duethorn
SaBomNim Greg Mendes
KwanJangNim Steven Voelker
and more...
Clinics in:
Hyungs, ho sin sul, tournament sparring, weapons training, grappling and tons of fun!
These clinics are offered by Sa Bom Nim Wesley C. Jenkins of Tiger Do Jang. He will present Sa Do Jang Cho Dan (cane form) for Youdanja and Red Belt Gup members. Kodanja are invited to join him as he presents Ma Jin Hyung (Horse Working or Running Horse) as taught to him by Grandmaster Myung Seok Seo.
About the instructor: A veteran of numerous tournament martial arts championships, Wesley 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, Wesley 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 !
This clinic is being offered by Sa Bom Nim Leclerc.
Tournament champion Leclerc clinic is called sparring For Champions.
Since 1996 we've been committed to developing and encouraging our students to reach their potential in all aspects of their lives. As you train to become a Black Belt you will see consistent progress and significant changes in your life. You will experience growth in the dojang (our Tang Soo Do classroom), in school, family, friendship, work, the general community and in your personal development. Many students have reported to us that their increased level of physical fitness and the confidence they've gained through consistent training have enhanced and improved all aspect of their lives. We hope that you will find our staff of Black Belt Instructors to be a very positive influence on your life. Our number one priority is to provide you with exceptional Martial Arts instruction in a positive, safe, motivating environment. Our innovative teaching methodologies and unique curriculum are designed to allow you to learn in a step-by-step building block fashion. Over the course of your training you will gradually be exposed to a variety of extremely effective blocks, strikes and self-defense techniques that will give you confidence and a very high level of overall physical fitness.
Stay focused and remember, "A Black Belt is just a White Belt who never Quit." We are here to assist you in reaching your goals, and we are dedicated to excellence, your excellence. We are here to help you be successful. Most of all, have fun with your Martial Arts training. Tang Soo!
Sincerely,
International Master 8th Dan
Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan
Robert P. Leclerc
Tournament champion Leclerc clinic is called sparring For Champions.
Since 1996 we've been committed to developing and encouraging our students to reach their potential in all aspects of their lives. As you train to become a Black Belt you will see consistent progress and significant changes in your life. You will experience growth in the dojang (our Tang Soo Do classroom), in school, family, friendship, work, the general community and in your personal development. Many students have reported to us that their increased level of physical fitness and the confidence they've gained through consistent training have enhanced and improved all aspect of their lives. We hope that you will find our staff of Black Belt Instructors to be a very positive influence on your life. Our number one priority is to provide you with exceptional Martial Arts instruction in a positive, safe, motivating environment. Our innovative teaching methodologies and unique curriculum are designed to allow you to learn in a step-by-step building block fashion. Over the course of your training you will gradually be exposed to a variety of extremely effective blocks, strikes and self-defense techniques that will give you confidence and a very high level of overall physical fitness.
Stay focused and remember, "A Black Belt is just a White Belt who never Quit." We are here to assist you in reaching your goals, and we are dedicated to excellence, your excellence. We are here to help you be successful. Most of all, have fun with your Martial Arts training. Tang Soo!
Sincerely,
International Master 8th Dan
Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan
Robert P. Leclerc
Master Duethorn-
Master Duethorn is the co-owner of Quest Martial Arts, as well as the head instructor of the school. I am currently a 6th Dan in Tang Soo Do, a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and a certified F.A.S.T. defense instructor.
I started here first as a student, and then as a parent of two students. My experiences here transformed my life and were the catalyst for a career change. That's why, I left the teaching and guidance counseling profession in 2002 to pursue a full time career in the martial arts.
My roles at the school include: teaching, staff training, calendar and event planning, curriculum design, demonstration and tournament team, and tuition/membership services. However, my favorite place to be is on the mat teaching. I enjoy giving private lessons to help people reach many of their own personal goals. I am also available for teaching group classes on women’s self defense. This is a necessary education, especially for all teen aged girls.
I believe teaching is an interactive experience between the teacher and the student. At our best we use the teacher/student relationship to create a synergistic approach to understanding Tang Soo Do more deeply and personally.
I believe that the training we receive in the Dojang is intended to transform our understanding of who we are now, and who we would like to be. It also helps us deal with life’s challenges in new ways as well as helping us to enjoy life more completely.
Taking seminars and traveling to study with other master instructors is part of my current training routine. I enjoy competing in local, national and international events. My recent competitions include winning:
Master Duethorn is the co-owner of Quest Martial Arts, as well as the head instructor of the school. I am currently a 6th Dan in Tang Soo Do, a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and a certified F.A.S.T. defense instructor.
I started here first as a student, and then as a parent of two students. My experiences here transformed my life and were the catalyst for a career change. That's why, I left the teaching and guidance counseling profession in 2002 to pursue a full time career in the martial arts.
My roles at the school include: teaching, staff training, calendar and event planning, curriculum design, demonstration and tournament team, and tuition/membership services. However, my favorite place to be is on the mat teaching. I enjoy giving private lessons to help people reach many of their own personal goals. I am also available for teaching group classes on women’s self defense. This is a necessary education, especially for all teen aged girls.
I believe teaching is an interactive experience between the teacher and the student. At our best we use the teacher/student relationship to create a synergistic approach to understanding Tang Soo Do more deeply and personally.
I believe that the training we receive in the Dojang is intended to transform our understanding of who we are now, and who we would like to be. It also helps us deal with life’s challenges in new ways as well as helping us to enjoy life more completely.
Taking seminars and traveling to study with other master instructors is part of my current training routine. I enjoy competing in local, national and international events. My recent competitions include winning:
- 2010 Mi Guk Kwan Nationals gold medal in Weapons
- 2011 International Mee Guk Kwan gold medal in Kodanja Weapons and Silver in Forms
- 2011 USGTSDA Gold medal in Weapons, Forms and Sparring,
- 2011 American Tang Soo Do gold medal in Weapons
- 2011 New England Tang Soo gold medal in weapons and bronze in forms.
- 2008 New England Tang Soo Do all around cup winner
