Sakidokwan Board Members welcome Master Nigel May (and students) of Australia!
Sakidokwan Board Members met, reviewing the credentials and skills of Master Nigel May of Australia. His application for membership was unanimously approved! Welcome, Master Nigel May and students! Update: Master Nigel's biography available.

Summer Camp 2005 was a Raging Success
Summer Camp 2005 was held on private property in the Boulder, Wyoming area. Advanced training included all 24 ITF Forms, Korean Weapon(staff, nunchaku/ee chul bong , knife, sword) forms, Hapkido empty hand defenses, Hapkido rope / belt defenses, Tahn Bong (korean short stick) techniques, concrete slab breaking, and Sword and Staff Sparring Drills and Tournaments.

Several members successfully tested for various Dan rankings. Congratulations to:
Rocky Swan, 5th Dan Master
Page Gunderson, 4th Dan
Donna Little-Kaumo, 3rd Dan
Michael Call, 2nd Dan
Mark McBride, 2nd Dan

Highlights of the tests included:
Mr. Michael Call II Dan broke one concrete slab with an axe kick.
Mr. Page Gunderson IV Dan broke sets of 4 and 3 concrete slabs with consecutive palm strikes.
Mr. Willie Cederburg IV Dan reminded everyone that he still holds the record: 6 concrete slabs broken with a palm strike.
Mr. Jim Kreinbrink IV Dan broke two slabs(with no spacers) with an elbow strike.
Mr. Willie Cederburg IV Dan again reminded everyone of his record: 6 concrete slabs broken with a palm strike.

Special awards were also given to:
Glynis Cederburg for her contributions to the Sakidokwan during the camp and throughout the year.
Mr. Michael Call II Dan was presented with a Katana sword after triumphing in the Staff sparring competition.
Mr Jim Kreinbrink IV Dan was presented with a Katana sword after triumphing in the Sword sparring competition.
Mr. Jim Kreinbrink IV Dan gained special recognition for breaking the most foam covered swords (and one staff) during the weapons sparring. It wasn't necessarily positive recognition. Much stronger replacement Foam Covered Swords and Foam Covered Staffs will be sent promptly from myKarateStore.com, which offers premium quality merchandise that EVEN HE cannot break easily.

Also attending the camp were Grand Master Joseph E. Petty, VIII Dan, Master Brian Kaumo VI Dan, Master David Barbero V Dan, Robert Kreinbrink I Dan, Carol Petty, Richard Call, and Brian Durfey.

Pictures coming soon. Members, please send in your photos to jim@sakidokwan.org

Summer Camp Merchandise Available
The 2005 Saki Do Kwan Summer Camp T-shirts, Mugs and other merchandise are available in the Saki Do Kwan Merchandise Store.

Master Brian P. Kaumo 6th Dan will be relocating to Rock Springs
Master Brian P. Kaumo 6th Dan will be relocating to Rock Springs, Wyoming at the beginning of June. Master Kaumo will be working as The District Assessment Coordinator for Sweetwater County School District #1. Master Kaumo plans to work with Grand Master Joseph E.Petty 8th Dan and Mr. Willie Cederburn 4th Dan in running the Rock Springs Location.

The four Albuquerque branches of the Saki Do Kwan will be taken over by Mr. Rocky Swan 4th Dan, Mrs. Joyce Wolfe 2nd Dan, Mr. Mark and Mrs. Leta Mcbride 1st Dans, and Mr. Michael Call 1st dan.

Summer Camp Dates set
The 2005 Saki Do Kwan Summer Camp registration form is now available. The dates have been narrowed to July 14th - 18th, with Black Belt testing to be held on the 14th & 15th. Meals will also be provided for an additional $60.Send questions to Mr. Willie Cederburg, IV Dan.

Summer Camp Dates set
The 2005 Saki Do Kwan Summer Camp will be held July 14th - 20th, and is hosted by Master Petty, VIII Dan and Willie Cederburg, IV Dan of Rock Springs, Wyoming.

New TaeKwon-Do website
Master Kaumo's TaeKwon-Do announces the launching of their website at http://home.comcast.net/~bkaumo.

Rock Springs location Grand Opening
Master Petty, VIII Dan and Willie Cederburg, IV Dan are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of their new Tae Kwon-Do studio in Rock Springs, Wyoming on December 6. The school features a visitor lounge, office, equipment room, changing rooms, and is larger than Master Petty's previous space on Pilot Butte. The school is located at 431 N Front, and prospective students can contact Master Petty at 307-362-1782 for enrollment information.

Master Ron Hartshorn inducted into Black Belt Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Master Ron Hartshorn V DAN who was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame on Nov.13, 2004 as Master Instructor of the Year. GOOD JOB!

Testing and Dan promotion in West Virginia
Congratulations to Mr. Tom Balderson, who was recently promoted to 2nd Degree Black Belt. Gup promotions included Mr. David Fields(Senior Green), Mr. James Griffith(Senior Green), and Miss Whitnney Shaffer(Senior Green Hapkido). Master Hartshorn, V Dan Master, relays: "It was a great test with good breaking techniques and very good forms." Congratulations!

Grand Master Joseph E. Petty, 8th Dan relocates
Grand Master Joseph E. Petty, 8th Dan has recently relocated to Rock Springs Wyoming. Grand Master Petty will be working as a security officer through the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Department, at the Sweetwater County memorial Hospital.

Grand Master Petty is planning on resuming TaeKwon-Do instruction within the next few months with the assistance of Mr. Willie Cederburg, 4th Dan.

A Second Gallery of Summer Camp Photos Posted
More Summer Camp 2004 photos are available, courtesy of Ms. Joyce Wolfe, 2 Dan.

More Summer Camp Photos Posted
More Summer Camp 2004 photos are available, courtesy of Robert Kreinbrink I Dan.

Summer Camp Photos Posted
See some of the Summer Camp 2004 photos in the Saki Do Kwan Photo Gallery.

myKarateStore.com is now open
Here is a link to Mr. Kreinbrink's myKarateStore.com, where you can purchase discount martial arts training equipment and supplies. (Yes, I realize this is not Karate - it's a long story). Currently, Tokaido Ultimate Uniforms are available at huge discounts. Thank you, Saki Do Kwan members, for allowing this shameless promotion. Feel free to suggest a discount via email!

Summer Camp 2004
The Annual Saki Do Kwan Summer Camp was held last weekend in the Colorado Rockies.

Promotions:
Master Joseph Petty - 8th Dan Grand Master
Master Brian Kaumo - 6th Dan Master
Master Ron Hartshorn - 5th Dan Master
Mr. Willie Cederburg - 4th Dan
Ms. Joyce Wolfe - 2nd Dan
Master David Barbero - 2nd Dan, Hapkido
Ms. Freda Dillon - 1st Dan, Hapkido
Mr. Robert Kreinbrink I Dan - 7th gup Hapkido
Mr. Jim Kreinbrink 4th Dan - 7th gup Hapkido

Michael Call, Junior Black Belt, won this year's "Quest for the Sword," defeating 5 different opponents. Master Joseph Petty and several students lead a demonstration of Master Petty's new sword form "East Wind". Masters Barbero and Kaumo lead knife self defense techniques. Black Belt patterns were also covered. Master Petty also led a ceremony recognizing many of the camp participants for their outstanding contribututions to TaeKwon-Do and the Saki Do Kwan.

Other camp participants included Richard Call, Rocky Swan IV Dan, Donna Little Kaumo II Dan, Mark McBride I Dan, Leta McBride I Dan. There were a total of 16 camp attendees this year, including Glynis Cederburg and Janet Kreinbrink, who played vital supporting roles.

Members, please send in your pictures for posting on the website. Thank you to everyone for making the 2004 Summer Camp a success!

Members
Please email any comments or questions to Jim Kreinbrink, IV Dan.
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