Good Institute / West Michigan TKD Association Test – Grand Rapids, MI

 

Good Institute / West Michigan Tae Kwon Do Association held a color belt test on 8.25.2023. There were 17 students that tested for a new color belt and Davina Kim was awarded her second, high score for the test. 8 other students demonstrated their skills in preparation for a future black belt test.


09-05-2023 – Posted by Grand Master Good



Barss & Lucas Institutes Test – Grand Rapids, MI

 

Barss & Lucas Institutes held a color belt test on 8.19.2023 at Salvation Army KROC Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thank you to judges SM May, SM Ensing, and Master Eckert. Everyone passed! With JGM Barss & Master Lucas



08-20-2023 – Posted by Master Lucas



Lewis Institute of Midsouth Tae Park Tae Kwon Do- Martin, TN

 

Lewis Institute/Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association recently hosted a major Tae Kwon Do event. The event took place in Tiptonville, Tennessee. There were about ten 4th & 5th Dan Master Instructors and over 150 Master Instructors, Head Instructors, Assistant Instructors, students, families & friends from the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Florida and Michigan present at this event.


The event consisted of a Tae Kwon Do Rules and Referee Class Course. This course was conducted by National and International World Tae Kwon Do Champion 5th Dan Master Lemon Williams and 5th Dan Master Instructor Dr. Rachel Harshbarger. They both traveled from Michigan to conduct this great event.


The event was organized, directed and hosted by Grand Master Instructor 8th Degree Black-Belt Dennis Lewis. Grand Master Lewis is President & Founder of Lewis Institute Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association. After the seminar there was Color-Belt testing. There was also about 10 students that had a Black-Belt Proof Of Skills Testing to determine if they are worthy for Black-Belt Testing at a later date. After the event the students had a dinner and party to celebrate Grand Master Lewis’s Birthday. The event was a huge success.



08-03-2023 – Posted by Master Eckert



2023 Nation Black Belt Test Date


Our National Black Belt Test will take place at GRCC Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse, on 11-10-2023 which will start at 6:00 pm. Please come and welcome our new black belts.

 

Address111 Lyon St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503


07-22-2023 – Posted by Master Eckert




Good Institute Instructor Class



On May 13th, 2023 Grand Master Good held an instructor class with many attending including master instructors. 





05-29-2023 – Posted by Grand Master Good




May and Harshbarger Institutes Color-Belt Test


On May 20th, 2023 at Foster Community Center in Lansing, MI. May and Harshbarger Institutes conducted a color belt test with 25 students testing. In addition, Mr. Roland Sortor did a demo of skills for his 3rd Dan. The judges for the event were SM May, SM Klingbeil, Master Wrona, Master Arthur and Master Harshbarger.



05-25-2023 – Posted by Master Harshbarger

 




Golombisky, Eckert, Iliff and Benedict Institutes Color-Belt Test



On May 6th, 2023 at Tri-County Middle School in Howard City, Mi. Golombiksy, Eckert, Iliff and Benedict Institutes conducted a color belt test with 24 students testing.  





05-25-2023 – Posted by Master Eckert

 



Lewis Institute Recent Seminar, Color-Belt & Black-Belt Testing



Lewis Institute/Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association recently had it’s annual National & International Seminar, Color-Belt & Black-Belt Testing. This was the first seminar since the Covid-19 Pandemic. Everyone was very excited to get back to an actual live seminar event. The National & International Seminar was hosted by Grand Master Dennis Lewis 8th Dan Black-Belt and President & Founder of Lewis Institute Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association. Grand Master Lewis has been directing and hosting this annual event for over 30 years. This was also the 35th Anniversary Celebration of Grand Master Lewis Pioneering, Teaching, Educating and Spreading Tae Park Tae Kwon Do in The Mid-South And The Heartland part of the country.



The seminar was held April 7th & 8th, 2023 in Paducah, Kentucky U.S.A. There were around 150 students and over 30 Masters, Senior Masters, Junior Grand Masters and Grand Master Instructors present at this great event. Special Guest was Grand Master Tae Zee Park 9th Degree Black-Belt And President & Founder Of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do Of The United States Of America. Also present as Special Guest was Grand Master Richard Warren 9th Dan Black-Belt, Vice-President Of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do And President Of World Class Tae Kwon Do our 501c3 non-profit organization.



The seminar was a full 2 day event with High  Ranking Masters, Senior Masters, Junior Grand Masters and Grand Master Instructors teaching a variety of various topics and techniques. Students from all around the country including Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, Florida, and Wyoming were present at this great event. After the seminar there was a National Color-Belt & Black-Belt Testing.



There was also a Special Master Instructor and Junior Grand Master Instructor’s Testing. On Friday April 7th, 2023.  Mr. Connie Elam from Tennessee successfully tested for 4th Dan Master Instructor and Senior Master Michael Huff from Michigan successfully tested for 7th Dan Junior Grand Master Instructor. It was truly a great weekend and it was a great event. 



Sincerely & Respectfully,

Grand Master Dennis Lewis

Seminar Director & Host

 



05-21-2023 – Posted by GM Lewis

 

Grandmaster Warren successfully tests for 9th dan – Update

 

Grandmaster Rick Warren successfully tested for 9th dan on November 12, 2022. The testing was open to the public and video recorded. Grandmaster Rick Warren is a 9th dan traditional Taekwondo grandmaster with over 49 years of experience. He is the president of WCTKD, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring, educating, and developing leadership through traditional Taekwondo worldwide. The YouTube video of his 9th Dan test has hundreds of thousands of views worldwide.

 

Grandmaster Tae Zee Park (Park Dae-jin) told the audience he was very proud of
Grandmaster Warren. “At the age of 72 Grandmaster Warren has excellent
traditional Taekwondo techniques which generate optimum power.”

 

Grandmaster Warren thanked his instructor and the judges. He also thanked his
family for their sacrifices and his fellow students of Taekwondo. He said he’s been
blessed to remain healthy for all his tests over the last 49 years.

 

05-02-2023 – Posted by GM Warren

 





Grandmaster Warren successfully tests for 9th dan – Update

 

Grandmaster Rick Warren successfully tested for 9th dan on November 12, 2022. The testing was open to the public and video recorded. Grandmaster Rick Warren is a 9th dan traditional Taekwondo grandmaster with over 49 years of experience. He is the president of WCTKD, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring, educating, and developing leadership through traditional Taekwondo worldwide. The YouTube video of his 9th Dan test has hundreds of thousands of views worldwide.

 

Grandmaster Tae Zee Park (Park Dae-jin) told the audience he was very proud of
Grandmaster Warren. “At the age of 72 Grandmaster Warren has excellent
traditional Taekwondo techniques which generate optimum power.”

 

Grandmaster Warren thanked his instructor and the judges. He also thanked his
family for their sacrifices and his fellow students of Taekwondo. He said he’s been
blessed to remain healthy for all his tests over the last 49 years.

 

05-02-2023 – Posted by GM Warren

 





2023 SKKU Scholarship Award Ceremony in Seoul Korea

 

Grand Master Park traveled to South Korea and presented the WCTKD Tae Zee Park
Scholarships to Sung Kyun Kwan University Taekwondo Club recipients on May 2, 2023. SKKU is his alma mater and is 625 years old! He sent us the following photos of the event.

 

05-02-2023 – Posted by GM Warren

 





Grand Master Park Visits Grave of Grand Master Uhm – April 21 2023

 

Grand Master Park is shown below paying his respects to Grand Master Uhm, Woon-kyu at the Korean National Cemetery where he is buried in an area of high national distinction.

 

05-02-2023 – Posted by GM Warren

 





2023 World Class Tae Kwon Do Scholarship is Open!

 

The 2023 scholarship application period is now open. Please click on the link below to learn more about the scholarship.

Application Period is 02/12/2023 – 08/15/2023

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

 

 

02-12-2023 – Posted by SM Huff

 

Grand Master Warren – 9th Dan Test

 

Congratulations to Grand Master Richard Warren on his promotions to  9th Dan. This goal is 48 years in the making for him and Grand Master Tae Zee Park. He is the first one of Grand Master Parks original students and only student to achieve 9th Dan. Please check out the video of his test that took place in November of 2022.

 

01/27/2023 – Posted by Master Eckert

Ramos Institute Article

 

Ramos Institute shares its State Games spotlight article from the local newspaper, “The Lowell Ledger”. 

 

9-4-2022 – Posted by Master Ramos

 

Tae Park / Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association Test

 

On the weekend of July 15th & July 16th, 2022 7th Dan Black-Belt Junior Grand Master Instructor Dennis Lewis hosted a Traditional Tae Kwon Do Seminar, Color-Belt & Black-Belt Testing. Junior Grand Master Lewis is the President & Founder Of Lewis Institute/Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association.

The seminar and testing took place in Tiptonville, Tennessee. About 60 students tested for various ranks of belts and there were 6 students that successfully tested for 1st Dan Black-Belt. Also a very special testing was held on Friday July 15th, 2022. Head Instructor Mr. Marcus King from Jacksonville, Alabama and Mr. Daniel Arguera from Mayfield, Kentucky successfully tested for the rank of 4th Dan Master Instructor. Congratulations to both of these students for their outstanding accomplishment.

There were several judges present for this great event. Special guest judges were 7th Dan Junior Grand Master Instructor James Rodgers from Mason, Michigan and very special guest and Head Judge from Chicago, Illinois 8th Dan Grand Master Instructor Richard Warren. The event was a huge success.

From left to right: New 4th Dan Master Instructor Mr. Marcus King, 5th Dan Master Instructor Terry King, 5th Dan Master Instructor Terry Warmath, Guest Judge 7th Dan Junior Grand Master Instructor James Rodgers, Special Guest Judge 8th Dan Master Instructor Richard Warren, 7th Dan Junior Grand Master Instructor & Host Dennis Lewis, 5th Dan Master Instructor Robert Jones, 5th Dan Master Instructor Bruce Park Jr. & New 4th Dan Master Instructor Daniel Arguera

 

7-28-2022 – Posted by JGM Lewis

 

Grand Master Uhm brough great honor to Korea

 

June 2022 photo at Grand Master Uhm’s grave site in the Korean National Cemetery. He died June 10, 2017. Grand Master Hae Man Park is in the center with the light colored top.

Grand Master Uhm is buried in the section with Korean cabinet members, a very high honor for a man with only a junior high school education. This indicates how well respected he was for his decades of leadership of Taekwondo worldwide. He brought great honor to Korea.

 

7-31-2022 – Posted by GM Warren

TAE KWON DO GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IN A BIG WAY:

 

Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis 7th Degree Black-Belt President & Founder Of Lewis Institute/Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association recently gave a great donation to The Mayfield Community Relief Fund.

Several Masters, Senior Masters, Junior Grand Masters and Grand Masters from around the country donated a total of $5,890.00. Junior Grand Master Lewis made the donation on behalf of Lewis Institute Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association, Tae Park Tae Kwon Do and World Class Tae Kwon Do. Junior Grand Master Lewis presented the donation to Mr. Steven Elder Executive Director Of The Mayfield Community Relief Fund.

Junior Grand Master Lewis says that Traditional Tae Kwon Do is more than just kicking, punching and self-defense. It is also about helping those who are in need and being a positive force in the community. Junior Grand Master Lewis has practiced Traditional Tae Kwon Do under his Instructor Grand Master Tae Zee Park for almost 45 years. Junior Grand Master Lewis has several schools and locations in Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama.

Accompanying Junior Grand Master Lewis is 5th Dan Black-Belt Master Instructor Betty Henderson and local Mayfield, Kentucky native 3rd Dan Black-Belt Mr. Matthew Ballew. Mr. Ballew has worked on several projects helping the tornado victims in Mayfield and the surrounding areas. Mr. Ballew practices Tae Kwon Do at the local Mayfield Y.M.C.A. under 5th Dan Black-Belt Master Instructor Terry Warmath.

Picture From Left To Right:

Chamber Of Commerce Member Mrs. Denise Thompson, Mr. Matthew Ballew, Master Betty Henderson, Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis, Mayfield Relief Fund Executive Director Mr. Steven Elder, And Chamber Of Commerce Member Mr. Mel Doughty.

 

3-4-2022 – Posted by JGM Lewis

 

 

National Seminar & Testing: April 8th & 9th 2022 – CANCELED

Message from Junior Grand Master Lewis:

 

I looked at the recent map for the state of Kentucky today and unfortunately the entire state continues to stay in the RED with the exception of only 1 county. I also talked to my liaison contact  in Paducah at The McCraken County High School and they told me that it was like a revolving door up there. The cases are up and down. With that said after giving this a tremendous amount of consideration and thought I have decided to CANCEL The Upcoming Lewis Institute/ Tae Park National Seminar, Color-Belt, & Black-Belt Testing scheduled for April 8th & 9th 2022. I realize that at this present time people are reluctant to travel through several states. Once again my main concern is everyone’s safety. Hopefully we can get back to our huge live events very soon.
 

I have already asked the school for and I am planning on April 7th & 8th 2023 for the next Lewis Institute Seminar in Paducah, Kentucky. At that time I will celebrate my 35th Anniversary of PIONEERING, TEACHING, AND SPREADING TAE PARK TAE KWON DO IN THIS PART OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I am looking forward to it and once again hopefully we can get back to some form of normalcy very soon. 
 
 
Sincerely & Respectfully,
Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis
Lewis Institute/Tae Park
National & International Seminar Director
 
Master Terry Warmath
Co-Seminar Director
 

02/09/2022 – Posted by JGM Lewis

 

 

Rodgers Institute Testing

On November 13th 2021 Rodgers Institute conducted a testing at Central Studio. Guest judges were Senior Master Michael G. Huff,  Master Rachael Harshbarger, and Master Rodney Bean. Host, Junior Grandmaster James A. Rodgers.

 

1/19/2022 – Posted by JGM Rodgers

Rodgers Institute has a new 3rd Dan

I would like to share a letter from my student who is a new 3rd dan. Her name is Ann M. Cunningham, she has been my student since white belt and I’m very proud of her and all my students. 
 
Junior Grandmaster Rodgers,
It is with great pleasure that I thank you for everything that no one can ever begin to imagine. This special journey that I have been on with Taekwondo is something I never thought I could do. It is you that has taken me here. And it will be with you that I will continue. Thank you. With sincere appreciation. Thank you for the respect you have given me.
 
Miss Cunningham
 

1/19/2022 – Posted by JGM Rodgers

National Seminar, Color-Belt & Black-Belt Testing: April 8th & 9th 2022

 

Once again Lewis Institute/ Tae Park Tae Kwon Do will host The Annual Lewis Institute National—International Seminar, Color-Belt & Black-Belt Testing. This event will take place APRIL 8TH & 9TH, 2022. This event will be held at The McCraken County High School in Paducah, Kentucky U.S.A.
 
Special Guest will be Grand Master Tae Zee Park—President And Founder Of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do Of The United States Of America. Also present will be Grand Master Richard Warren——-Vice-President Of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do And President Of World Class Tae Kwon Do. Also present will be a host of Junior Grand Masters, Senior Masters, And Masters present at this great event.
 
Everyone from All Tae Park Tae Kwon Do Locations from around the country is invited. I will send more information very soon. Take care everyone and please have a very safe and enjoyable Holiday Season with family & friends.
 
Sincerely & Respectfully,
Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis
Lewis Institute/Tae Park
National & International Seminar Director
 
Master Terry Warmath
Co-Seminar Director
 

12/05/2021 – Posted by JGM Lewis

Tae Park Tae Kwon Do-West Michigan Test – Grand Rapids, Michigan- 09/18/2021

On 9/18/21 Tae Park Tae Kwon Do-West Michigan held their 2021 Black Belt Test. Grand Master Tae Zee Park was the Head Judge with Grand Master Mark Good being the Host. Also in attendance were Guest Judges: Grand Master Rick Warren, Junior Grand Master James Rodgers, Senior Master Michael Huff, Senior Master Robert Klingbeil, and Master James Heglund. The Home Judges were: Masters Randy Wrona, Aaron Lindstrom, Donald Ross, Huong Tran, Anthony Guastella, Robert Bean and Paul La’ Vigne. There were ten that tested for 1st Dan, five for 2nd Dan and one for 3rd Dan. High Score went to 12 year old Elisabeth Repp who tested for 2nd Dan. There were two who tested for 2nd Dan and one for 1st Dan that drove about 11 hours from Rochester, NY. to test.
 

10/14/2021 – Posted by Grand Master Good

Lewis Institute Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association Test – Fulton, Kentucky – 10/05/2021

On October 5th, 2021 Lewis Institute Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association recently had color-belt testing at The Willingham Center in Fulton, Kentucky. The judges were Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis, Master Terry Warmath, Master Betty Henderson, Master Robert Jones and Master Terry King. The testing was hosted by Head Instructor 3rd Dan Black-Belt Mrs. Tammy Singleton.

10/08/2021 – Posted by Junior Grand Master Lewis

 

 

Lewis Institute Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association Test – Memphis, Tennessee – 10/02/2021

On October 2nd, 2021 Lewis Institute Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association had color-belt testing at The Houston Levee Community Center in Memphis, Tennessee. The judges were Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis and Master Robert Jones. Accompanying Junior Grand Master Lewis and Master Jones were 3rd Dan Black-Belts Mr. Daniel Arguera and Mr. Christopher Bell. The Head Instructor for the Memphis, Tennessee Location is 3rd Dan Black-Belt Mr. Mark Land.

10/08/2021 – Posted by Junior Grand Master Lewis

Lewis Institute Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association Test – Martin, Tennessee – 09/30/2021

On September 30th, 2021 Lewis Institute Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association recently had color-belt testing at the Martin Location in Martin, Tennessee. The judges were Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis, Master Terry Warmath, Master Betty Henderson, Master Robert Jones and Master Terry King. The testing was hosted by Head Instructor 3rd Dan Black-Belt Ms. Amanda Spicer.

 

10/08/2021 – Posted by Junior Grand Master Lewis

Planning for National Seminar, Color-Belt & Black-Belt Testing

Lewis Institute/Tae Park Mid-South TKD Association is planning for the  National Seminar, Color-Belt & Black-Belt Testing. This event will take place on APRIL 8TH & 9TH 2022 at McCraken County High School in Paducah, Kentucky U.S.A. 

Special guest will be Grand Master Tae Zee Park President & Founder of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do Of The United States Of America. Also present will be Grand Master Richard Warren Vice-President Of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do and President Of World Class Tae Kwon Do. There will also be a host of Grand Masters, Junior Grand Masters, Senior Masters, and Masters at this great event.

Please put this date down and hopefully Lewis Institute can kick off our 1st LIVE EVENT since the pandemic.

 

10/01/2021 – Posted by JGM Lewis

Golombisky Institute Test Held – 09/18/2021

Senior Master Golombisky held a color belt and black belt test on September 18th. We have one black belt candidate demonstrating their skills in preparation for their future test. In addition to nine others that were testing for their black belt which ranged from 1st to 3rd degree black belt. The students that were test for their black belts were from Golombisky, Klingbeil, Oring, and Harshbarger Institutes. We would like to congratulate the all students that tested as well as thank the judges and volunteers for their help to make this event happen. 

This event was live streamed as well for remote viewing by friends and family.

 

10/01/2021 – Posted by Master Eckert

 

Ensing-Lofquist-Williams Institutes Test – August 29,2021

Ensing-Lofquist-Williams testing on Saturday August, 29th, 2021. The photo is missing white belts who left early due to Covid precautions. Huge thank you to guest judges Master Aaron Lindstrom and Master Troy Eckert who are 2021 WCTKD Tournament Directors!

 

08/29/2021 – Senior Master Lofquist, 6th Dan

Tiptonville Seminar - 5-2021 - Lewis Institute

 

Ramos, Feuerstein, and Lucas Institutes Test – August 16,2021

Grand Master Richard Warren, Junior Grand Master James Rodgers, Senior Master Michael Huff, and Senior Master Connie Ensing where the guest judges for students from Ramos, Feuerstein, and Lucas Institutes testing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd dan black belt.  The test was held at the Ionia Parks and Recreation in the Armory building.

 

08/23/2021 – Master Ramos, 5th Dan

Tiptonville Seminar - 5-2021 - Lewis Institute

Golden Buzzer: World Taekwondo Demonstration Team Shocks the Judges – America’s Got Talent 2021

“Want to learn traditional Taekwondo?  Find a World Class Taekwondo training location near you.” Click here to find a class near you. 

#AGT #AmericasGotTalent #GoldenBuzzer

07/03/2021 – Master Eckert, 5th Dan

 

Lewis Institute / Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association – Tiptonville Test

On Saturday May 15th, 2021 the 2nd testing of the day took place in Tiptonville, Tennessee U.S.A. There were several students from all ranks and belts that tested and there were 10 students that tested for the ranks of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Dan Black-Belt. The Special Guests at this great event were Grand Master Lynn Bernard President Of Bernard Institute and Treasurer Of World Class Tae Kwon Do International and Head Judge Grand Master Richard Warren Vice-President Of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do and President Of World Class Tae Kwon Do International.

The event and testing host was Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis President Of Lewis Institute Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association and Vice-President Of World Class Tae Kwon Do. After the testing Grand Master Warren and Grand Master Bernard answered questions, took pictures and mingled with the students, parents, families, friends and the entire audience. Everyone was very happy and proud. I would like to personally thank Grand Master Warren and Grand Master Bernard for attending these events and for traveling all over the Mid-South. I humbly and truly appreciate it. Also I would like to especially thank Grand Master Tae Zee Park for allowing me to have this great event. Thank you sir.

Judges from left to right: Master Robert S. Jones, Master Terry Warmath, Grand Master Lynn Bernard, Head Judge Grand Master Richard Warren, Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis, Master Betty Henderson, Master Terry King, Master Bruce Park Jr.

 

05/27/2021 – Junior Grand Master Lewis, 7th Dan

Tiptonville Seminar - 5-2021 - Lewis Institute


 

 Lewis Institute / Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association – Tiptonville Seminar

On May 14th, 2021 Lewis Institute/ Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association hosted a organization seminar in Tiptonville, Tennessee U.S.A. Special Guests that were present were Grand Master Richard Warren Vice-President Of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do and President Of World Class Tae Kwon Do International. Also present at this great event was Grand Master Lynn Bernard President Of Bernard Institute and Treasurer Of World Class Tae Kwon Do International.
 
The seminar was scheduled and hosted by Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis President Of Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association and Vice-President Of World Class Tae Kwon Do. Several topics were taught by Grand Master Bernard and Grand Master Warren answered numerous questions from Parents, Students and Spectators. Everyone was very impressed with the expertise and knowledge from Grand Master Warren and Grand Master Bernard. The event was a great success.
 

05/25/2021 – Junior Grand Master Lewis, 7th Dan

Tiptonville Seminar - 5-2021 - Lewis Institute


 

Great Grand Master Uhm Woon Kyu – Tae Kwon Do / Chung Do Kwan

This video is wonderful tribute to the late Great Grand Master UhmWoon Kyu.

Please click here to watch.

 

02/06/2021 – Junior Grand Master Rodgers, 7th Dan

 

 

Lewis Institute / Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association

Lewis Institute Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association recently had testing for some Tennessee and Kentucky students. The testing were held at the Willingham Center in Fulton, Kentucky.

Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis President & Founder of Lewis Institute Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association had everyone to follow all Center For Disease Control (CDC) regulations and guidelines and all Kentucky regulations and guidelines.

Everyone practiced social distancing and only a certain amount of students, families and friends were allowed to enter the facility at a time and everyone was required to wear mask. The testing was a big success.

The students pictured above are from Kentucky.

The students pictured above are from Tennessee.

09/08/20 – Junior Grand Master Lewis, 7th Dan

2020 State Games of Michigan CANCELED

Out of an abundance of caution the World Class Tae Kwon Do board of directors has decided to cancel the Taekwondo events at the upcoming June 2020 State Games of Michigan. The State of Michigan is currently under a stay at home order and schools have been ordered closed for the remainder of the school year.  With the continued spread of the coronavirus in Michigan and the US this decision was reached in an effort to minimize the risks of infection to all Taekwondo participants and their families and friends.

4/12/20 – Grand Master Warren, 8th Dan

Rodgers Institute Test

Tae Park Tae Kwon Do’s Central Studio in Jackson, Michigan held a test on March 7th, 2020.

03/17/20 – Master Harshbarger

2020 National Seminar Cancelled

Due to the severity of the Corona virus Outbreak Grand Master Park has instructed me to CANCEL The Lewis Institute/Tae Park National Seminar for this year in Paducah, Kentucky. Grand Master Park is very concerned about everyone’s safety especially with people attending from all over the country.

I realize that we were all looking forward to this great event but Grand Master Park feels that SAFETY AND EVERYONE’S WELL BEING IS FIRST. He cares about all of us and he does not want to take any unnecessary risks.

I would like to personally thank everyone for all of your support and lets look forward to next year 2021 to once again  continue this great event. Hopefully next year the virus will have calmed down and we will go back to business as usual.

03/09/20 – Junior Grand Master Lewis

Ramos Institute Workshop and Test

On February 22, 2020, Ramos Institute hosted a morning workshop and afternoon color belt testing at the Ionia Parks and Recreation.  Grand Master Richard Warren was the honored guest and instructor for the workshop.  Focus of the workshop was basic techniques and and basic kicking.

Workshop Photo including special guest Grand Master Warren

The judges for the testing was Grand Master Warren,  Master Randy Wrona, and Master Rachel Harshbarger.

2/25/20 – Master Ramos

Golombisky, Eckert, Iliff, Benedict Institutes Workshop

Senior Master Golombisky will be teaching a workshop on February 29th from 11am – 1pm at the Crystal Community Center. Location provided by Eckert Institute.

2/18/20 – Master Eckert

Lewis Institute National Seminar Information Update

Click here to print of the registration documents for the upcoming seminar

Hotel Information:

Once again we will be using The Drury Inn located at 3975 Hinkleville Road, Paducah, Kentucky 42001 right next to Outback Steakhouse. Hotel registration is now open. Reservations can be made online, go to www.druryhotels.com or by calling 1-800-325-0720 or call the hotel direct at 270-443-3313. Please speak with your instructor to get our group number in order to get our special rate. The cutoff date to receive these rooms at the special rate is March 8th, 2020. The hotel is filling up so please go ahead and make your reservations. Please pass this information on to your students.

02/18/20 – Junior Grand Master Lewis

South Central Michigan Masters Association Meeting

On Saturday February 8th, 2020 the South Central Michigan Masters Association had a great meeting. Discussing Institute issues, and other things regarding our organization and taekwondo.
Congratulation to members in our group who are now also WCTKD Board Members, Senior Master Peter May, Senior Master Micheal Huff, and congrats to Master Patricia Ramos.

02/15/20 – Junior Grand Master Rodgers

Lewis Institute National Seminar April 10th & 11th 2020

Lewis Institute Tae Park Mid-South TKD Association is proud to present the 18th annual national / international seminar, color-belt & black-belt testing. This event will be held on April 10th & 11th 2020 at the Mccraken County High School in Paducah, Kentucky USA.

Along with our very distinguished special guest Grand Master Tae Zee Park and Grand Master Richard Warren there will also be a host of several grand masters, junior grand masters, senior masters, and masters present at this great event.

02/15/20 – Junior Grand Master Lewis

Lewis Institute Milan Seminar

Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis recently taught a organizational seminar. The seminar was held at The Milan Y.M.C.A. located in Milan, Tennessee. The seminar was taught from 10 am until 2 pm Several topics were taught. Assisting Junior Grand Master Lewis was Master Terry Warmath, Master Betty Henderson, Master Robert Jones, and Master Terry King.

About 50 students participated in the seminar and all proceeds from the seminar Junior Grand Master Lewis donated back to The Lewis Institute General Fund in order to help parents, students and families to offset travel expenses for upcoming tournaments.

02/15/20 – Junior Grand Master Lewis

West Michigan & West Michigan Tae Kwon Do – Breaking Seminar

Tae Park Tae Kwon Do – West Michigan & West Michigan Tae Kwon Do are having a Breaking Seminar this Saturday 11-2-19 from 9-2pm. 

 St Mark’s Lutheran Church
1934 52nd St SE
Kentwood, MI 49508

10/30/19 – Grand Master Good

WCTKD Registration is open!

Click on the following links for documents related to the upcoming November Tournament.

  1. Registration and Rules
  2. Schedule

10/1/2019 – Master Eckert

Ramos Institute Test

Ramos Institute held a Black Belt and Color Belt Testing on September 7th, 2019. Ramos Institute has gained 2 more first dan and second dan black belts.

Group Photo

Judges left to right: 5th dan Master Terry Warmath, 6th dan Robert Klingbeil, 7th dan Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis, 8th dan Grand Master Richard Warren, 5th dan Master Patricia Ramos, 5th dan Master Larry Feurstein
Front row left to right
Mr. Robert Bliss 1st dan to 2nd dan
Ms. Jolene Jousma Red 1 to 1st dan
Ms. Autumn Jousma Red 1 to 1st dan
Mr. Jesse Bliss 1st dan to 2nd dan

09/25/19 – Master Ramos

Upcoming Good Institute West Michigan Test

The West Michigan Branch of Good Institute will be hosing a color belt test September 27th, 2019. The test will be held at the Korean Tae Kwon Do School @ Hahn-In CRC, Wyoming, which will start at 6:45 pm.

09/22/19 – Grand Master Good

Good Institute New York Test

On September 14th, 2019 the Rochester, NY branch of Good Institute held a promotional test.

09/22/19 – Grand Master Good

Black Belt Testing for West Michigan Branch of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do

On September 7, 2019, Saturday, Grand Master Mark Good hosted a Black Belt Test at St Mark’s Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Master Good had invited the his Sabumnim, the Founder and President of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do, Grand Master Tae Zee Park, from Ann Arbor, Michigan, who sat as the Head Judge. Also invited and sitting at the judge’s table were the Grand Master Council.
They consist of:Grand Master Richard Warren, 8th Dan, President of World Class Tae Kwon Do, from Glenview,  Illinois.
Grand Master Lynn Bernard, 8th Dan, Treasurer of World Class Tae Kwon Do,, from Pinedale, Wyoming.Grand Master Mark Good, 8th Dan, Founder and President of West Michigan Tae Kwon Do Association, from Kentwood, Michigan.
Junior Grand Master James Rodgers, 7th Dan, Head Instructor at the Central Studio of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do, from Mason, Michigan.Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis, 7th Dan, Founder and President of the Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association, from Union City, Tennessee.
Also seated at the Judges table were, two 6th Dans: Constance Ensing, Susan Lofquist. Six 5th Dans: Madden, Wrona, Lindstrom, Warmath, Tran, Williams. And four 4th Dans: Fynewever, Guastella, Bean, La Vigne.

There were 23 testing candidates this day. 
For 1st Dan there was 18 with one, Michael Droste Jr, testing in a wheelchair. He had suffered since child birth a serious disease. This did not stop him and he passed this day to 1st Dan.
There were three testing for 2nd Dan and two for 3rd Dan. The ages ranged from 9 to 73. There were 13 female and 10 males this test. 
The West Michigan branch of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do has a tradition of giving a trophy for one student who excel and earn High Score. Judges who have students testing cannot be involved in the judges scoring. This years High Score was earned by a gentleman testing for 2nd Dan. Mr Michelozzi, 73 years old took the honors on this day. 
Under Grand Master Good there were also two students who tested in Kentucky in April at the National Seminar. He will also have two International students testing for 1st Dan in Ypsilanti, Michigan on 9,24,19. They just came back to school in the USA after being in China for the summer.
So that makes a total of 27 students for 1st thru 3rd Dan and one 4th Dan and three 5th Dan.  
Thank you to my Sabumnim for teaching me, my family’s support. Students’ support too. But most of all the Almighty Lord in Heaven because without Him nothing is possible.

09/22/19 – Grand Master Good

Referee Training

In preparation for our upcoming tournament on November 9th, Master Williams and Master Harshbarger will be holding two referee training sessions.

The first will be held on September 28th from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm at the Jackson YMCA, 127 W Wesley St, Jackson, MI 49201

The second will be held on October 5th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Grand Rapids Orchard Hill Reformed Church, 1465 3 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 

09/15/19 – Master Williams and Master Harshbarger

Lofquist-Williams Testing

On August 17,2019 a color belt testing was held by Lofquist-Williams Institutes at Orchard Hill Church in Walker Michigan.  High score went to low green belt, Alex Dang and was awarded by guest judges Master Patricia Ramos and Master Paul LaVigne.

8/21/19 – Posted by Senior Master Lofquist

2019 November Tournament – Planning Meeting

On August 09, 2019 marked the first of two planning meetings that take place in preparation for the annual tournament. The following is a list of attendees that were there to report on their respective duties. We are off to a good start and look forward to the next meeting.

Junior Grand Master Rodgers, Senior Master Lofquist, Senior Master Klingbeil, Master Lucas, Master Eckert, Master Wrona, Master Feuerstein, Mrs. Maureen Carmmody, Ms. Yvette Simon, Mrs. Karen Benchich, Mrs. Sharolyn Hoke, Mrs. Klingbeil, Mrs. Wrona, Mr. John Hoke

Posted 08/18/19 – Master Eckert

2019 National State Games Championship Tournament

On August 4, 2019 Ms. Tori Koorndyk went to the National State Games Championship Tournament,  held at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Her family makes this event a part of their family vacation.

The young lady

[15 years old, and a 2nd dan] Ms. Koorndyk, competed in both forms and sparring. The host organization studies the Tae Guk forms and she elected to do Tae Bek. She demonstrated proper stances and power and received a Bronze medal. Ms. Koorndyk also did well in the sparring portion and brought home the Gold medal. It was clear to her that she was leading the match with multiple kicks to the body and the head and chose to hold back on her competitor.

She will also be testing for 3rd Dan on September 7th which will complete the first part of the test. The second part will be on 11.8.2019 when she will be 16 years old.

Form

Sparring Round 1

Sparring Round 2

Sparring Round 3

Posted 08/12/19 – Grand Master Good

Park Institute / Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association – Testing

Junior Grand Master Instructor Dennis Lewis President Of Lewis Institute Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association recently traveled to The East Tennessee Knoxville Area to judge Master Instructor Bruce Park Jr.’s color-belt testing.

Accompanying Junior Grand Master Lewis was Master Terry Warmath and Master Robert Jones. Master Park’s students were very excited and the testing went very well.

Seated from left to right: Master Robert Jones, Master Terry Warmath, Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis, Master Bruce Park Jr.

Posted 08/06/19 – Junior Grand Master Lewis

Lewis Institute / Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association – Testing

On Saturday July 20th, 2019 Lewis Institute Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association had their organization testing. The testing took place in Milan, Tennessee. Special Guest Judge from Kentwood, Michigan was Master Instructor Lemon Williams.

Master Williams was very impressed with the testing. At the end of the testing the Master Instructors, Instructors, Students, Parents, Families & Friends all came together to celebrate Junior Grand Master Lewis’s Birthday which was Friday July 19th. The party was a very good and huge event, and everyone showered Junior Grand Master Lewis with Gifts & Well Wishes. Junior Grand Master Lewis was very touched and moved by the sincerity and caring that everyone gave to him.

Posted 08/06/19 – Junior Grand Master Lewis

Lewis Institute / Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association – Seminar

On Friday July 19th, 2019 Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis President Of Lewis Institute Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association invited as special guest Master Lemon Williams from Kentwood, Michigan to conduct and teach a Special Class & Referee Seminar.  The event took place in Tiptonville, Tennessee from 5–8 p.m. About 40 students participated in the event. Master Williams did an outstanding job, and everyone was very excited. Several areas were discussed and practiced and at the end of the seminar Junior Grand Master Lewis gave everyone a special Certificate of Participation.

 

 

Posted 08/06/19 – Junior Grand Master Lewis

 

Rodgers Institute Testing

On July 13th  testing, Junior Grand Master Rodgers held a promotional test, which Senior Master Peter May and Master Steve Grace were judged. 

 

 

Posted 07/24/19 – Junior Grand Master Rodgers

 

Grand Rapids Asian Festival – Demo

On 6/14/19 West Michigan Tae Kwon Do Association [WMTKDA] will do a demo for the Grand Rapids Asian Festival. This will be our groups second appearance at the event.

Date: June 14, 2019

Time: 11:30am

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Rosa Park Circle – Downtown Grand Rapids

 

 

  • Leading the Demo will be: Master Lemon Williams.
    Also present will be:
  • Master Paul La Vigne
  • Mr Dan Duba (Tournament Team Coach)
  • Mrs Maureen Carmody
  • Ms Kaitlyn Schulio (Team Member)
  • Ms Tori Koordyk (Team Member)
  • Mr Alexander Repp (Team Member)
  • Mr Daniel Mueller (Team Member)
  • Ms Anna Lindstrom
  • Ms Elisabeth Repp
  • Mr Isaiah Lindstrom
  • Eva Lindstrom

 

 

Posted 06/06/19 – Grand Master Good

Ramos Institute Workshop

Saturday, June 1, 2019, a workshop was held at Ramos Institute’s Ionia Park’s and Recreation location. Junior Grand Master James Rodgers was the special guest instructor. Working with focus mitts, Junior Grand Master Rodgers based this workshop on steps and kicking. We concluded with tournament rules and questions.

 Master Ramos and her students  were motivated and enlightened  to learn from Junior Grand Master Rodgers’ 43 years of knowledge and expertise in both Taekwondo and tournament experience.

 

Thank you sir for giving us this learning opportunity.

Master Patricia Ramos, 5th dan

Posted 06/06/19 – Master Ramos

Central Studio Class – Update – Rodgers Institute

Junior Grand Master Rodgers would like to acknowledge his new group of white belts in the first picture below.

In the next picture he would like to present two students who’s families have moved to United States. The one on the left five year old Henri Melwes from Paderborn, Germany, and the other is nine year old Kristine Truong from Saigon, Vietnam.

Posted 05/27/19 – Junior Grand Master Rodgers

Ensing-Lofquist-Williams – Color Belt Test

On May 18, 2019 Ensing-Lofquist-Williams Institutes if WCTKD-Tae Park hosted a color belt testing in Grand Rapids Michigan.  Guest judges included Master Rodney Bean, Master Troy Eckert and Senior Master Peter May.  Master Lemon Williams and Senior Master Susan Lofquist were also in attendance.  White belt Charles Nguyen took high score.  There was also a demo of skills for 2 red belts.

Posted 05/22/19 – Senior Master Lofquist

Barss, Lucas, Heglund and Vora – Color Belt Test

Picture of Barss, Lucas, Heglund ,and Vora Institute of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do Color belt testing at Mary Free Bed YMCA in Grand Rapids Michigan.

Posted 05/22/19 – Master Lucas

Two Special Classes for Black Belt Candidates

The first event will take place on 6.11.2019 / Tuesday / 6:00 – 8:30 pm, and will focus on 2nd & 3rd Dan Candidates (& Instructors), Uniform Pants & T-Shirt.

The second event will take place on 6.18.2019 / Tuesday / 6:00 – 8:30 pm, and will focus on 1st Dan Candidates (& Instructors), Uniform Pants & T-Shirt.

Fee: $0 (but a donation for building usage would be nice)

These classes will be held at Mr Berciunas’ Dojang, 2544 Thornwood SW, Wyoming, MI 49519

Posted 05/19/19 – Grand Master Good

Golombisky Institute – Annual TKD Camp

Golombisky Institute will be holding its 17th Tae Kwon Do Camp at School Section Lake Campground in Mecosta, MI from June 7th – 9th.

Posted 05/08/19 – Master Eckert

State Games of Michigan Tournament Planning Committee

On May 3rd 2019 the planning committee for The State Games of Michigan-TaeKwonDo took place in Grand Rapids Michigan.  This hard working group handles all the set-up, registration and competition for this annual event.  Senior Master Robert Klingbeil and Master Patricia Ramos are the Directors for this tournament.  The event will take place on June 22 2019 at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids MI.  USA.

Registration is open for this event!

Posted 05/08/19 – Senior Master Lofquist

Good Institute – Color Belt Testing – Grand Rapids, Michigan

On June 1, 2019 at 10:00 am Tae Park Tae Kwon Do – West Michigan will conduct a test St Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1934 52nd St SE,
GRAND RAPIDS , Michigan 49508. The guest judges will be Senior Master Robert Klingbeil and Master Feuerstein.

Posted 05/07/19 – Grand Master Good

Good Institute – Seminar & Color Belt Test in Rochester, NY

On June 14-15 Grand Master Mark Good and Master Chris Bowhuis, will be traveling to Rochester, NY. During this trip they will conduct a Color Belt Test and a Seminar which will cover basics, forms, breaking, sparring, and basic kicking being taught to Mr Gartland and his class of about 70 students.

Posted 05/07/19 – Grand Master Good

Referee Seminar

On April 20th, we had the first of four referee seminars conducted by Master Lemon Williams and Master Rachel Harshbarger. They both did a fantastic job explaining the areas concerning refereeing, corner judging, tournament rules, and the new scoring system we’ve been working with, and more. We had a pretty good turn out, but we had plenty room for more.

Seminar ran for two and a half hours. students came from near and far to participate. Thank you very much to all who came today.

Please have your students join any or all Referee Seminar coming up in the future. I’m sure Master William and Master Harsbarger will let you know about those dates.

Much thanks to Master Grace, Master Sanderson, Master Ramos for their participation and their students.

GREAT JOB!!!!!!

Sincerely and Respectfully
Head Instructor
Junior Grandmaster James A. Rodgers

Posted 05/02/19

Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association – Knoxville, Tennessee – Testing

On September 20th, 2018 Grand Master Park traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee at the request Of Junior Grand Master Lewis to judge Color-Belt & Black-Belt Testing hosted by East Tennessee Head Instructor Master Bruce Park Jr. Grand Master Park impressed everyone and everyone was very excited by his presence.

Grand Master Park was very Proud & Happy with ALL OF THE STUDENTS that he had seen in this part of the country. I was very Humbled, Proud, And Happy to have My Sa Bum Nim—-Grand Master Tae Zee Park to come and spend an entire week in this part of the country teaching and judging students. Thank you sir.

Posted 10/17/18

Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association – Memphis, Tennessee – Testing

On September 18th, 2018 Grand Master Park traveled to Memphis, Tennessee at the request of Juni

or Grand Master Lewis for the 1st testing in Memphis. The testing took place at The Houston Levee Community Center. Mr. Mark Land is The Head Instructor at the center and he is a longtime student of Junior Grand Master Lewis.

Accompanying Grand Master Park and Junior Grand Master Lewis was Master Instructor Robert Jones And Master Instructor Terry King. Also New 2nd Dan Black-Belts Mr. Bo Rider and Mr. Matthew Ballew accompanied Masters Jones & King to show their support of the testing. Grand Master Park talked to everyone and the event was a huge success. Grand Master Park was very Proud & Happy

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Posted 10/17/18

Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association – Tiptonville, Tennessee – Testing

On Monday September 17, 2018 Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis President & Founder Of Lewis Institute Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association was very honored to have his instructor The President & Founder Of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do Of The United States Of America Grand Master Tae Zee Park present for a Special Class And As The Head Judge Of Lewis Institute Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association Color-Belt & Black-Belt Testing.

The testing took place in Tiptonville, Tennessee and Grand Master Park was very Proud And Happy. Grand Master Park addressed the audience and he presented Junior Grand Master Lewis with The Official Chung Do Kwan Oath that had been passed down from Great Grand Master Lee Won Kuk who passed it down to Great Grand Master Woon Kyu Uhm who passed it down to Grand Master Tae Zee Park who passed it down to Junior Grand Master Dennis Lewis. The testing and the event was a huge success.

Posted 10/17/18

 

Lewis Institute Referee Training Seminar 09-01-18

On Saturday September 1st Master Instructor Lemon Williams visited the Mid-South for a Referee Seminar & Special Class. This event was hosted by Junior Grand Master Lewis. The event took place in Tiptonville, Tennessee and was attended by about 30 students. Master Williams did an excellent job and everyone enjoyed the event very much.

 

 

 

Posted 10/18/18

Articles related to Anderson Institute

Senior Master Anderson, has shared some articles that have been published about his organization. Please see these articles in the slide show below.

Posted 12/10/2017

2018 National Tae Park Tae Kwon Do Seminar

Lewis Institute of Tae Park Mid-South Tae Kwon Do Association is proud to again host the National Seminar, Color and Black Belt testing. This event will take place on April 6th and 7th, 2018 at the McCraken County High School in Paducah, Kentucky. Special Guest will include, 9th Dan, Grand Master Tae Zee Park President and Founder of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do. Also 8th Dan, Grand Master Richard Warren, Vice President of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do and President of World Class Tae Kwon Do. In addition there will be many more Junior Grand Masters, Senior Master and Master instructors coming together to share their knowledge of this art.

Please make sure to book you hotel rooms asap. The select hotel is the Drury Inn, located at 3975 Hinkleville Rd., Paducah, Kentucky 42001. The Drury Inn offers a complementary breakfast and free drinks and evening snacks. Individual call-in reservations can be made by reserving online, go to www.druryhotels.com or reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 or directly at 270-443-3313. Please make sure that you tell them that you are with THE LEWIS INSTITUTE TAE KWON DO GROUP to receive this special rate.

Posted 11/27/2017

2017 Tae Park-WCTKD Tournament

Registration is opening for the November 11, 2017. Also note that registration for breaking closes on 11/4/17 at midnight.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Posted 10/14/2017

IMPORTANT BUT SAD NEWS!

Grand Master Uhm, Woon-kyu passed away June 10, 2017 in Seoul Korea.  GM Uhm was the president of the Kukkiwon, president of Chung Do Kwan, vice president of World Taekwondo Federation, and vice president of Korea Taekwondo Association.   He was the world leader of Taekwondo for over five decades.  He was instrumental in the spread of Taekwondo worldwide.
GM Uhm holds a very special place in our organization and we owe him much for his service to Taekwondo. He and Grand Master Park had a very special 60 plus year relationship that surpassed student and teacher.  Our loss is very great indeed.
GM Uhm visited our national tournament in November 2011 in Grand Rapids Michigan USA and said he was very impressed with our traditional Taekwondo organization.  In his remarks to the 600+ competitors he emphasized three traditional Taekwondo core principles:

  1. Respect & follow your instructor
  2. Love & respect your fellow students… both your senior and junior
  3. Earn the respect of your community.

We will honor him by living these principles.
GM Uhm will always hold a special place in the heart of our organization and his legacy will live on through us.
Our sympathies go out to his family and the entire Taekwondo family around the world.

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Posted 6/13/2017

Upcoming Black Belt Test for Klingbeil and Ramos Institute

Klingbeil and Ramos Institutes Black Belt testing will be held on Friday, August 25, 7:00 p.m. at the Ionia Armory.

Posted 6/4/2017

2017 State Games of America

World Class Tae Kwon Do is proud to be the Host for the State Games of America being held in Grand Rapids Michigan on August 3-5, 2017!!
Registration is already underway at:

State Games of America

Posted 6/4/2017

2017 Tae Park-WCTKD Tournament

November 10-11, 2017 are the dates of this years Tae Park-WCTKD tournament in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The organization Black Belt testing will be held on Friday with the National tournament being held on Saturday.

Hope to see you there!
Senior Master Susan Lofquist
National Tae Park-WCTKD Tournament Director

Posted 6/4/2017

Lewis Institute Tae Park Mid-South TKD Association; Tae Park National Seminar, Color-Belt & Black Test:  April 7th & 8th 2017

The event will once again take place at The McCraken County High School in Paducah, Kentucky. Our Very Special Guest will be Grand Master Tae Zee Park President & Founder Of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do Of The United States Of America. Also as Special Guest will be Grand Master Richard Warren Vice-President Of Tae Park TKD and President of WCTKD. Also there will be a host of students, Instructors, Master Instructors, Senior Master Instructors, Junior Grand Master Instructors, and Grand Masters present at this great event.
Once again we will be using The Drury Inn in Paducah, Kentucky as our hotel for the seminar. Reservations can be made by reserving online, go to www.druryhotels.com, then enter Group Number 2276976. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and refer to the Group Number 2276976.

Cut-Off Date: Reservations, either call in or via rooming list, received after Thursday, March 16th 2017 will be provided on a space-available basis at prevailing rates. The physical address of The Drury Inn Paducah is:
3975 Hinkleville Road Paducah, KY 42001. The telephone number is 270-443-3313.
 
 

Posted 11/20/2016

 

Ensing-Lofquist-Williams Institute Testing

On August 20, 2016 the Ensing-Lofquist-Williams summer testing was held at the Kentwood Community Building in Kentwood, MI.  Present as guest judges were Master Robert Klingbeil and Master Don Ross.  A dinner was held at the Beltline Bar after the testing.  Winner of the ‘high score’ was Loren Saba of Williams Institute.

Posted 08/24/2016

 

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Wrona Institute – Grand Rapids, MI USA

Mr Seth Davies, a 2nd Dan Wrona Institute, will be taking his wife and three children to Indonesia for two years. He will be teaching school there.

Mr Davies is a history teacher at Grand Rapids Christian High School who instituted the Tae Kwon Do class that is in its 4th year of being taught as part of the Physical Education curriculum there. A student was only allowed to take one semester in the beginning. Now they are allowed to continue on. This class does have some students who have earned their Green Belt.  The instructor now is Mr Harold Gee, a 1st Dan under Master Wrona.

Posted 5/13/16