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News and Events: Quick Announcement! Due to the Keesler Youth Center's new summer hours classes will continue at Mr. Munyon's residence until further notice. Thanks to Grand Master JR West and Dr. He Young Kimm, the Munyon's Korean Martial Arts Academy (HapKiDo Program) is now registered with the Government of Korea. We are now affiliated with the original HapKiDo organization known as the Korea HapKiDo Association (Dae Han KiDo Hwe). Congrats to Master Robert N. Wheatley. Master Wheatley is one of the only INO Presidents to have organizations in 3 different countries. They are as followed: US-ITF: INO #50 EIRE (IRELAND) ITF: INO 300 (Featured in Irish Fighter Magazine) ITF FRANCE: INO 343
Rigan Machado (Brazilian Ju-jitsu) will be conducting a seminar in Metairie, LA on Saturday June 7, 2008. For more information, go to http://www.myspace.com/louisianamaa The Munyon's Martial Arts Academy will be sending in our annual renewals/memberships to the US-ITF/ITF very soon. I need all students to get with Mr. Munyon for more information. Seminars Master Robert N. Wheatley will be conducting a senior black belt testing and seminar in PA April 12th, June 21 in MI and an International Instructor's and Referee Course in Reno, NV in August 08. Hope to see everyone there. During the month of April Mr. Munyon will be going to New Jersey for a seminar hosted by Mr. Nick Malefyt. Mr. Malefyt will be hosting Master Robert N. Wheatley, 8th Degree Black Belt and President of the US-ITF for a specialty seminar. Additionally in April, Mr. Munyon will be conducting several seminars for the Keesler AFB Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. This is due to April being Keesler AFB's Sexual Assault Awareness month. If you are interested in attending any of these self defense seminars, please e-mail Mr. Munyon at: E-mail. Sponsored by Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office Keesler AFB 5 December 2007 Building 2902 – ALS Auditorium 8:00 – 12:00 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training Topics at this workshop will include victim dynamics; state and federal laws; effective investigation and prosecution techniques; and special considerations for military personnel and dependents. Heather Wagner, Special Assistant Attorney General Director, Domestic Violence Division 1:00 – 5:00 Emergency Department Care for Victims of Sexual Assault . This 4-hour workshop reviews the initial care of the adult/adolescent sexual assault victim from a military perspective. Topics discussed will include victimology, offender typology, nursing assessment, documentation, evidence collection, and medical management, as well as military procedures. The class will be held at the ALS Auditorium at Keesler AFB and will award nursing CE and social work units.Participants may register for either or both sessions. Application for CEUs and SWUs has been submitted. For more information or to register, please contact the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office @ (228) 377-8635. November 10, 2007 Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha (GB-9-1) Grand Master Hwang Kwang Sung (K-9-1) and Mr. Munyon in Crestview, Florida. A joint Grand Master seminar was hosted by Mr. Thomas Gordon. This was an excellent seminar by two of the world's pioneers in ITF Taekwon-Do. For more information on Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha go to www.ukta.com and for more information on Grand Master Hwang Kwang Sung go to www.unified-itf.com.
October 13, 2007 Master Gordon Jue, US-ITF VP invited Mr. Michael Munyon to conduct a Ho Sin Sul seminar at his school located in Pleasanton, California. Approximately 40 students were present during this 3 hour seminar. During the seminar Mr. Munyon talked about the importance of Ho Sin Sul and where he'd like to see Ho Sin Sul go within the US-ITF. Additionally, Mr. Munyon covered several self-defense techniques taken from the International TaeKwon-Do Federation encyclopedia. Techniques such as foot tackling, sweeping kicks and more were covered. Other techniques included elbow locks, wrist locks, defense against wrist locks, kneeling positions/techniques, "when things go wrong" and weapon defenses were covered. After the physical portion of the seminar was completed Mr. Munyon thanked the students for their dedication and hard work. Also, Mr. Munyon thanked Master Jue for the opportunity to teach at his school. Certificates of participation were issued at the end of the seminar.
October 5, 2007 Mr. Michael Munyon conducted a Ho Sin Sul (Self Defense) seminar at Master Robert N. Wheatley's school in Reno, NV. Instructors, Black Belts and color belts a like from several different states such as Ohio, Mississippi, Utah, Nevada, California and Colorado came to learn more about self defense from someone who loves to share his knowledge and experiences. Subjects covered in the seminar ranged from joint locks, take downs, ground techniques, weapon disarms and much more. At the end of the seminar Master Geoghegan, US-ITF, VP of Legal Affairs gave a speech on weapon safety. All in all it was a great seminar which received many compliments and praise from black belts and color belts alike.
August 4, 2007 The
following individuals promoted to Yellow belt in the art of HapKiDo through the
USKMAF February 24, 2007 During the United States Korean Martial Arts Annual Korean Martial Arts seminar in Jackson, Mississippi, Grand Master J.R. West awarded Mr. Michael Munyon his 1st Degree Black belt in HapKiDo. Congrats to Mr. Munyon!
December 2, 2006 Crestview, Florida Seminar with Grand Master Hwang On 2 December 2006, members of the Munyon’s Martial Arts Academy traveled to Crestview, Florida to train with Grand Master Hwang. Grand Master Hwang is the Unified ITF President and the very first Korean to receive the rank of Grand Master (K-9-1) from General Choi Hong Hi, Founder of TaeKwon-Do. Mr. Michael Munyon, US-ITF Armed Forces and Mississippi State Director accompanied by Michael Howard (Yellow Belt Green Stripe) and Andrew Lutz (Yellow Belt) represented the US-ITF at this event. Mr. Thomas Gordon, owner of Gordon Martial Arts hosted this event at his 5,200 square foot facility in lovely downtown Crestview. Approximately 20 students were present at this event with GM Hwang going through numerous ITF TaeKwon-Do techniques, tuls, self defense and sparring during his 4 hour seminar. Grand Master Hwang also talked about General Choi’s Legacy. Many people think of the word Legacy as a history term. Grand Master Hwang stated that every technique we do in ITF TaeKwon-Do is General Choi’s Legacy. After the seminar everyone met up at a local Chinese restaurant to eat. During the meal Grand Master Hwang and Mr. Michael Munyon talked about Korea and the military. Grand Master Hwang was a Vietnam veteran and left the Korean ROK Army as a Captain. November 7, 2006
Life after Katrina
Many of the local martial art schools became victim to the largest natural disaster in American history when Hurricane Katrina visited the Gulf Coast. School owners to include US-ITF Armed Forces Director, Mr. Michael Munyon lost their schools to flood water, wind driven rain, wind damage and much more. However, one of the tenets of TaeKwon-Do is perseverance and that is what it took to not only rebuild the school but the martial arts community as a whole. Approximately 6 months after Katrina hit some of the local area was clean enough to continue life as it was prior to the hurricane. This was not easy due to many of the buildings, casinos and etc being destroyed. Mr. Munyon decided to reopen his TaeKwon-Do program at the Keesler AFB Youth Center. Many children of the local area were left without activities so this was an opportunity to help the children in the area to occupy and distract themselves from the devastation which hit their homes. It is over a year later and
things are still not as they were. However, ITF TaeKwon-Do is
still alive and kicking in Mississippi. To prove that, members of
the Munyon’s Martial Arts Academy participated in the first Open
Martial Arts Tournament since Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. Mr.
Munyon, 5th Dan, Ms. Hannah VanSlyke, Green Belt, Mr. Mike Howard,
Yellow Belt/Green Stripe and Mr. Andrew Lutz, Yellow Belt traveled
4 hours to Vicksburg, MS on October 28th to compete in the 2nd
Annual Mississippi Title Classic. During this event Mr. Munyon won
3rd in Patterns while the other members of the school earned 1st
place in patterns in their individual divisions. Additionally, Mr.
Mike Howard and Mrs. Hannah VanSlyke earned 1st place in sparring
and Mr. Andrew Lutz earned himself a 2nd place award. At the end
of the tournament these three students were competing for the
under black belt tournament forms grand champion. Though they did
not win their indomitable spirits were still high due to their
achievements and hard training. We just want to thank Master
Robert N. Wheatley, US-ITF President, Masters Gordon Jue, Terance
Geoghegan, US-ITF Vice Presidents and Mr. Nick Malefyt, US-ITF New
Jersey State Director for their support and guidance through this
time of hardship.
November 4, 2006
On 4 November 2006, Mr. Michael Munyon conducted a Women’s Self Defense class at the Keesler Air Force Base Triangle Chapel Annex. Approx 25 females attended the class and stated they had a great time learning from Mr. Munyon. Assisting Mr. Munyon was ATFI 3rd dan, Mrs. James. Mr. Munyon taught a few counters against grabs and pushing techniques, outside wrist locks, along with gun and knife disarms. Mrs. Roxane Munyon took pictures during this event and assisted with some of the training as well. August 7, 2006 Grand Master JR West hosted a Law Enforcement Officer hand-to- hand seminar at his school in Jackson, MS. Several members of local law enforcement agencies participated in this seminar. Mr. Michael Munyon attend this seminar and is looking forward to sharing what he has learned to the 81st Security Forces Squadron (Defenders) in September during their semi-annual defensive tactics training taught by Mr. Michael Munyon. April 15, 2006 Master Seminar: The weekends Masters Seminar was a tremendous success on many levels. The seminar and testing were jam pack with great technique, superior power, and a whole lot of fun. Friday evening brought about a Black Belt testing with a panel of Master that would make any student, Instructor or even Master nervous. The testing panel consisted of Master Trevor Nicholls, Master Robert Wheatley, Master Bill Lees, Master Gordon Jue and Mr. Parm Rai. Three Instructors were successfully promoted to there next level after the extensive and may I say very comprehensive grading. The standard of grading for the ITF is second to none. Saturday morning brought a jam packed hall with a 100 plus Instructor waiting for Master Wheatleys morning seminar session. Master Wheatley began by covering the technical aspect of TaeKwon-do. Master Wheatley started by going over the body lines diagram to make sure every practitioner would understand all his commands, and be able to perform the technique correctly without too much demonstration. He further went on to cover some pattern work and power development in patterns. He also covered Dodging and its application to tournament sparring. He demonstrated the purpose and effectiveness of this technique. ITF President, Grand Master Choi Jung Hwa paid everyone a much appreciated visit at around 11:00Am. President Choi stayed and had lunch with everyone and answered many questions for instructors of the ITF. Its was a great honor to have President Choi come and observe everyone working hard to maintain and preserve the Art that his father created for the world. The afternoon session was instructed by Master Trevor Nicholls. For us here in the USA this was an opportunity to train with one of the United Kingdoms Greatest Masters, and his teaching was everything and more then was expected. Master Nicholls covered the natural kinetic linking of body musculature and its application to maximizing power of technique in a natural motion. Master Nicholls lesson we punctuate at the end when he added a little fun to the seminar. All instructor who wanted to apply the learning from the afternoons session were ask to a breaking challenge. The instructor who felt the were good power breaker paid $5 to see how many boards they could break with any kick, and winner taking all the money. The catch was it started with 10 boards. After all the instructors pounded away. The top break was 5 broken out of the 10 boards. But before the money was collected Master Nicholls himself stepped up to the 10 boards and with one back kick demolished all 10 boards. Master Nicholls still let the student with the 5 Boards collect the winnings. But this was a great treat at the end of a fantastic day. Mr. Rai also spent some time going over proper sine wave, some conditioning exercises and finish with a talk on the Do of TaeKwon-Do. It was great to have Mr. Rai with us for most of the seminar training. We usually see him teaching with President Choi, But having him right next to us training was another great treat. I would like to thank Master Nicholls and Master Wheatley for a great weekend, and all the Instructor and students in attendence for making this event a tremendous success. February 18, 2006 A Masters Seminar by Grandmaster Choi Jung Hwa The USITF sends Congratulations to our Newest Master Gordon Jue on this promotion of Feb 17th 2006 at Jue's Tae Kwon -Do in California Master Jue did an excellent job testing for his 7th dan. Friends, family, students and directors from all over the United States were in attedence to support and cheer Master Jue on during his testing. His testing board consisted of Grand Master/President Choi Jung Hwa, Master Robert N. Wheatley and assisting the testing board were Mr. Parm Rai (President Choi's personal assistant), Mr. Terence Geoghegan and Mr. Michael Munyon (ran the testing floor). Master Jue conducted a variety of tuls, Ho Sin Sul against an armed opponent, and technical and power breaking.
February 4, 2006
The Rising
VI and the United States International TaeKwon-Do
Federation is proud to present:
Women’s Self Defense Training
Air Force organization hosts Mr. Michael Munyon, US-ITF Armed Forces Director and 5th degree black belt. Members of the Rising VI (Ranks E-1 Airman Basic to E-6 Technical Sergeant) invited Mr. Michael Munyon, member of the 81st Security Forces Squadron, to instructor his popular Women’s Self-Defense seminar at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS. Approximately 30 military women, dependent wives and young teens from the Mississippi Gulf Coast attended this 4 hour seminar. Mr. Munyon taught a variety of techniques ranging from striking, joint manipulations and weapon disarming techniques. The seminar was held at the Keesler Air Force Base Youth Activities Center gymnasium and began promptly at 10:00 am. Everyone who attended stated that it was a great self-defense seminar and that they felt more confident due to the new techniques they had learned. Several of the women who attended this seminar were repeat students from previous Women’s Self-Defense seminars taught by Mr. Munyon. Assisting Mr. Munyon during this seminar was Air Force Staff Sergeant Stephen Hicks (81 Security Forces Training Section) and seven and a half year old Ms. Hannah VanSlyke, Yellow Belt with Green Stripe Student of Mr. Munyon and daughter of Major Jeffrey VanSlyke and Susan VanSlyke. Mr. Munyon conducts Women’s Self-Defense Seminars for FREE annually at Keesler Air Force Base. For more information about Mr. Munyon’s Women’s Self-Defense seminars or to enroll you child/children into his TaeKwon-Do class you can contact him at tkdmun@cableone.net or Michael.munyon@keesler.af.mil December 21, 2005 2005 A great year for the United States International Taekwon-do Federation (USITF) As 2005 comes to a close we would like to take a minute to reflect on all of the positive events that occurred within the USITF this year: In April Mr. Nick Malefyt (V Dan), and Dr. John Szostek (IV Dan), hosted Taekwon-do’s 50th Anniversary in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event was attended by over 200 black belts from around the world. During the event ITF President, Choi Jung Hwa (the only son of the Founder of Taekwon-do), was elevated to IX degree black belt (Grand Master). In July USITF summer camp continued its growth with black belts from 8 states (and our friends from Mexico) traveling to USITF headquarters in Reno, Nevada. Not only was the training great but many new friendships were fostered at the event. Word is the 2006 summer camp will be even bigger this year. In August USITF Vice president, Mr. Terrance Geoghegan (VI Dan), traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and participated in an International Umpire Course offered by Master Nestor Galarraga (VIII Dan). In October Mr. Mason McCauley (III Dan) traveled across country (from Washington State to Connecticut) and placed first place at the Goodwill Championships. In November USITF Armed Forces Director, Mr. Michael Munyon (V Dan), taught a rifle fighting class to US Soldiers who are slotted to be deployed to locations such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
November 11th & 13th, 2005 US ITF Armed Forces Director attends Grand Master J.R. West’s Weapons Seminar and Dr. He Young Kimm’s Judo/Yudo Seminar
On November 11th-13th, Jackson, Mississippi, West Hapkido Academy, Headquarters of the United States Korean Martial Arts Federation hosted a 3 day Hapkido, Judo and Yudo seminar. Guest Instructors Dr. He Young Kimm (Olympic Judo Champion and founder of Han Mu Do) and Grand Master J.R. West (President of the United States Korean Martial Arts Federation) conducted this 3 day seminar for over 60 martial artists from all over the United States. Several schools from Maryland, Mississippi and Texas were in attendance including US ITF Armed Forces Director, Mr. Michael Munyon. This was a great opportunity for colored and black belts a like trained together under world-renowned Grand Masters and Masters. The seminar schedule went as followed. On Friday evening black belts got together to work on Cane Techniques while the colored belts were taught Hapkido basic motions and falling. Saturday morning the entire school went through a day of warm-ups, Ki breathing and more. Dr. He Young Kimm taught both old and new Judo techniques and Philosophy. Those in attendance were taught numerous techniques consisting of sweeps, takedowns, control holds, arm bars chokes and more. Sunday morning consisted of Grand Master West teaching various Korean weapons such as the rope/belt (Po Bahk Sool), cane (Jee Pang E Sool) and short stick (Dan Bong Sool). Grand Master West first taught how to hold these weapons followed by various ways to control a person, take them to the ground or simply make them unhappy by adjusting their thought pattern through pain compliance techniques. Mr. Munyon feels that the newly obtained training will be included in his personal Ho Sin Sool along with utilizing some of these techniques to train U.S. Air Force Security Forces Members at Keesler Air Force Base. November 8th & 9th, 2005 US ITF Armed Forces Director Trains War Fighters Rifle Fighting
Staff Sergeant Stephen Hicks and Staff Sergeant Brian Patterson, members of the 81st Security Forces Squadron Training Section conduct numerous Pre-deployment training courses for members of the Air Force who have been slotted to deploy to locations such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. The skills and tools offered during this pre-deployment training, helps members of the Armed Forces to survive while operating in the Area of Responsibility (AOR). Technical Sergeant Select Michael Munyon, US ITF Armed Forces Director and 5th degree black belt was asked by the staff of the 81st Security Forces Squadron Training Section to assist in the Rifle Fighting portion of this training. On November 8th and 9th over 60 members both Enlisted and Commissioned went through long and muggy days of Fire Team Movements, Reacting to Fire, Individual Tactics and finally ending the day with Rifle Fighting. Technical Sergeant Select Michael Munyon lead the war-fighters with the assistance of Staff Sergeant Stephen Hicks and Staff Sergeant Brian Patterson through numerous lectures on the Use of Force Model, various strikes, blocks, joint locks and throws utilizing the M-16A2 and M-4 Rifle. Officers and Enlisted personnel enjoyed the training and praised the staff of the 81 Security Forces Squadron and Technical Sergeant Select Michael Munyon on the outstanding training provided at Keesler Air Force Base. Staff Sergeants Hicks and Patterson asked Technical to volunteer his services to train Air Force members in future Pre-deployment training.
August 9th, 2005 The Munyon's TaeKwon Do Academy held their second testing. The following individuals were promoted to the next rank. 6th Gup / Green Belt Jonathan Cusanek 7th Gup / Green Stripe Jordan Plaza Michael Lemay 8th Gup / Yellow Belt Hannah VanSlyke Nathan Brennan Haley Frisk Hunter Stanley John Evans 9th Gup / Yellow Stripe John Sims John McKernan Michael Howard Andrew Plaza William Benny Joanna Ball
A special presentation was
conducted at the testing ceremony. Mr. Michael Munyon presented
his departing Commander, Lt. Col Dean A. Cusanek with an ITF dobok
for his support and participation in allowing Mr. Munyon to
conduct numerous demonstrations, seminars and appointing him as
the 81 Security Forces Squadron Defensive Tactics Instructor. When
Lt. Col Cusanek returns from his next base he plans on joining Mr.
Munyon's school in Biloxi, MS.
Finally, Mr. Munyon would like to extend a "Pat on the Back" to both Jonathan and Emily Cusanek for all their hard work. Both Jonathan and Emily volunteered a part of their weekend to help Mr. Munyon fix up his new school.
June 18th, 2005 On Saturday, the 18th of June 2005, members of the Munyon’s TaeKwon Do Academy traveled six hours to Holly Springs, MS to compete in a tournament put on by the Unified ITF. The special guest at this event was Grand Master Hwang (K-9-1). Mr. Michael Munyon came out of retirement and placed 3rd in Black Belt Patterns. Mr. Michael LeMay placed 1st in Patterns for his category, 1st in under Black Belt Weapon Patterns and 2nd place in under Black Belt Sparring. This was Mr. LeMay’s first tournament and he blew the competition away. Jonathan Cusanek placed 1st in Patterns in his category and won the Under Black Belt Patterns Tournament Grand Champion. Competing for the Forms Grand Champion trophy consisted of Jonathan and Mr. LeMay competing against every 1st place winner in the patterns category. Mr. Richard Santiago assisted with judging at the tournament. Additionally, numerous black belts and judges expressed their amazement on how well everyone did and how impressive their presentations were. Good job guys and let’s get ready to kick butt at the Armed Forces Open Championships at Keesler Air Force Base this September and at the up coming tournament in Vicksburg, Mississippi. I’d like to personally thank the following individuals for driving so far and supporting this event. Mr. Richard Santiago, 3rd degree black belt. Lt Col Dean Cusanek and his wife, Norma Cusanek Miki Farmer and my wife, Roxane Munyon Congratulations to Mr. Michael Munyon on his marriage to Ms Roxane Colegrove on the 28th of May, 2005!
May 19, 2005 US-ITF Armed Forces Director Supports Asian Pacific Heritage Month The month of May is known as Asian Pacific Heritage month nation wide. During this month of celebration four USITF members did their part to share their knowledge and training in TaeKwon-Do. Mr. Michael Munyon, USITF Armed Forces Director demonstrated TaeKwon-Do techniques during the Asian Pacific Heritage luncheon at Keesler Air Force Base on May 19, 2005 at the Keesler Community Center. During this demonstration Mr. Munyon performed Gae-Beak Tul, performed various Ho Sin Sul techniques and demonstrated numerous board breaks for over 70 individuals. Amongst those in attendance were Lt. Col Dean Cusanek, Commander, 81 Security Forces Squadron and the 81 Training Wing Commander, General William Lord. On 25 May 2005, Mr. Michael Munyon, 5th degree black belt, Mr. Richard Santiago, 3rd degree black belt, Jonathan Cusanek, 7th gup and Air Force Lieutenant Michael LeMay, 8th gup were invited to conduct another TaeKwon-Do demonstration at the Gulfport Naval Base. Lieutenant Michael LeMay started off the demonstration by performing Chon-Ji Tul. Jonathan Cusanek followed by performing Dan-Gun Tul and Mr. Munyon once again performed Gae-Beak Tul. After the various Tuls, Lieutenant LeMay and Jonathan Cusanek performed Basic Three Step Sparring. Following the outstanding Three Step Sparring routine Mr. Munyon demonstrated Ho Sin Sul techniques on Mr. Richard Santiago. The demonstration was concluded with various breaking techniques. Lieutenant LeMay demonstrated an elbow strike through one board, Jonathan Cusanek executed a palm heel strike through one board, Mr. Santiago executed an inward knife-hand strike through two boards and finally Mr. Munyon executed a reverse knife-hand through two boards. After these two events numerous Airmen, Sergeants, Officers, Commanders and the members and staff of the Asian Pacific Heritage Committee thanked Mr. Munyon and his students for their outstanding performances. Mr. Munyon has conducted martial arts demonstrations for numerous Asian Pacific Heritage Month events at numerous Air Force Bases both state side and overseas.
October 20, 2004 Master Robert N. Wheatley, United States International TaeKwon-Do Federation President was promoted to 8th degree black belt by the President of the International TaeKwon-Do Federation, Master Choi Jung Hwa. Master Choi Jung Hwa is the son of the actual founder and creator of TaeKwon-Do. October 16, 2004 Saturday Oct 16th Mr. Munyon conducted a Women’s Self-Defense Class for the Medical Group Officer Wives Club. The base newspaper came out and took pictures. Everyone enjoyed the class and left with more confidence and asked for another class in the near future. | |||||||
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