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T&T Martial Arts, Ltd.
2007 News Archive Section
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Dear Students,In observance of the 2007 Holiday Season please note that ALL CLASSES at ALL LOCATIONS will be CANCELLED on the following dates: - Monday, December 24th 2007 - Tuesday December 25th 2007 - Monday, December 31st 2007 - Tuesday, January 1st 2008 Normal Class Schedules will resume for all locations on Wednesday, January 2nd 2008. Tina & I would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas, a safe and happy holiday season, and a prosperous new year! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Included below is the Approval List for Rohndo Promotion Testing #3.Rohndo Promotion Testing #3 which will take place at our Lyndhurst School on Monday, December 17th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A special congratulations to each of our Grapplers that made Approval for Rohndo Promotion Testing #3. Rohndo Promotion Testing #3 Approved Candidates:
Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
The 2007 Annual Lyndhurst Holiday Party will be held at our Lyndhurst Location on Tuesday, December 18th 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.For those that will undoubtedly ask, yes, this means there will be NO TKD CLASS or POINTMASTER on December 18th. T&T Students from all locations are welcome and encouraged to attend. Each attending student is asked to bring at least one food or drink item. Cookies, Pop, Cake, Juice, Pizza, or your very own family recipe! Uniforms are NOT required, and we will not be held accountable if you find yourself training with chocolate cake on your Dobok on Wednesday! We look forward to seeing everyone next Tuesday for some well earned family holiday time! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski, O Dan Master Instructor, T&T Martial Arts, Ltd. (MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com) - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com) - Aaron Di Blasi, Sam Dan Instructor, Lyndhurst School (Aaron.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
Greetings potential future Black Belt Candidates:Upcoming December 2007 Tae Kwon Do Colored Belt Promotion Testings for each Location will take place on the following dates: Brooklyn, OH TESTING DATE: Thursday, December 6th TESTING TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Brooklyn, OH Location Cleveland, Ohio (CSU) TESTING DATE: Wednesday, December 5th TESTING TIME: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Cleveland, OH Location (CSU) Lyndhurst, OH TESTING DATE: Saturday, December 8th TESTING TIME: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Juniors AND Adults) TESTING LOCATION: Lyndhurst, OH Location Middleburg Heights, OH TESTING DATE: Tuesday, December 4th TESTING TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Middleburg Heights, OH Location Seven Hills, OH TESTING DATE: Tuesday, December 4th TESTING TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Middleburg Heights, OH Location I would like to wish all of our Colored Belt Promotion candidates the very best in their next promotion testing! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Below are the Approval Lists, by school, for the December 2007 TKD Colored Belt Promotion Testings.If your name is not listed under your respective school below then most likely both your Chief Instructor and I jointly felt that you were in need of a little more preparation prior to your next promotion testing. If you feel that your name is missing in error, or have questions as to why you were, or were not approved, please feel free to contact me directly. Below are the lists of Approved Students for October 2007 TKD Colored Belt Promotion Testings for our Brooklyn, Cleveland (CSU), Lyndhurst, Middleburg Heights, and Seven Hills School locations. Brooklyn School:
Cleveland School:
(Cleveland State University)
Lyndhurst School:
Middleburg Heights And Seven Hills Schools:
I would like to congratulate each of the above students for putting in the hard work and disciplined training necessary to achieve Approval for Promotion Testing. I look forward to seeing each of you at the Testing! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Based on a 16 Match Qualification Minimum and Scores from the last 12 Weeks of Competition, the following Finalists competed in "Best Out of 3" Matches for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Place: 4TH PLACE MATCH-UP: Yonotan Necoechea (Top 16: 48 Points) VS Jessica Gallagher (Top 16: 47 Points) 4TH PLACE WINNER: Jessica Gallagher 3RD PLACE MATCH-UP: Michelle Patty (Top 16: 50 Points) VS Jaime Harden (Top 16: 38 Points) 3RD PLACE WINNER: Jaime Harden 2ND PLACE MATCH-UP: Jake Nypaver (Top 16: 64 Points) VS Elizabeth Medaglia (Top 16: 52 Points) 2ND PLACE WINNER: Elizabeth Medaglia 1ST PLACE MATCH-UP: Susan Erne (Top 16: 65 Points) VS Chris van Heeckeren (Top 16: 59 Points) 1ST PLACE WINNER: Chris van Heeckeren BONUS TECHNIQUE POINTS WINNER: Jake Nypaver (10 Bonus Technique Points in 12 Weeks) BONUS TECHNIQUE POINTS WINNER: Chris van Heeckeren (10 Bonus Technique Points in 12 Weeks) INDOMITABLE SPIRIT AWARD: Jaime Harden Congratulations to each of our PointMaster Lyndhurst Championship Fighters! Respectfully, - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com) - Aaron Di Blasi, Sam Dan Instructor, Lyndhurst School (Aaron.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
Based on the Top 6 Scores from each Team Competitor over the last 12 Weeks of PointMaster Competition, the following Team Competitors faced off in individual matches to determine the winner of the 3rd PointMaster Team Sparring Session: TEAM 1: CAPTAIN: Yonotan Necoechea SCHOOL: Lyndhurst VS TEAM 2: CAPTAIN: Antoine Washington SCHOOL: Lyndhurst
Congratulations to Team 2 Captain, Antoine Washington, Jay Chambers, Mike Skoczen, Keenan Harden Sr., and Elizabeth Erne for winning the 3rd PointMaster Team Sparring Championship! Respectfully, - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com) - Aaron Di Blasi, Sam Dan Instructor, Lyndhurst School (Aaron.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
Attention PointMaster Lyndhurst Competitors:Below is a list of the Finalists that will compete in the 16th PointMaster Lyndhurst Finals, to be held at our Lyndhurst Location on Thursday, November 15th, 2007 at 6:00 PM. Please note the time change from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Finalists that do not arrive by 6:00 PM sharp will be SUBSTITUTED. Based on a 16 Match Qualification Minimum and Scores from the last 12 Weeks of Competition, the following Finalists will compete in "Best Out of 3" Matches for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Place: 4TH PLACE: Yonotan Necoechea (Top 16: 48 Points) VS Jessica Gallagher (Top 16: 47 Points) 3RD PLACE: Michelle Patty (Top 16: 50 Points) VS Jaime Harden (Top 16: 38 Points) 2ND PLACE: Jake Nypaver (Top 16: 64 Points) VS Elizabeth Medaglia (Top 16: 52 Points) 1ST PLACE: Susan Erne (Top 16: 65 Points) VS Chris van Heeckeren (Top 16: 59 Points) *BONUS TECHNIQUE POINTS WINNERS: Jake Nypaver (10 Bonus Technique Points in 12 Weeks) Chris van Heeckeren (10 Bonus Technique Points in 12 Weeks) The *BONUS TECHNIQUE was developed to increase a competitor's variety of attack. A single TaeKwonDo technique is determined by vote at each PointMaster Session. Competitors then attempt to score with this particular technique throughout the session in an attempt to increase their BONUS TECHNIQUE Points. Judges determine these points just as they do the actual points for each match. We invite everyone to come out to our Lyndhurst Location on Thursday, November 15th, to see first hand the excellent Match-Ups for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Place slated above, and also to witness the 3rd PointMaster Team Sparring Finals! Following the fights, Certificates will be awarded to ALL COMPETITORS, and the much sought after PointMaster Championship Fighter T-Shirts will be awarded to all "Best Out of 3" Match Winners, as well as each Member of the winning PointMaster Team Sparring 3 Team! Respectfully, - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com) - Aaron Di Blasi, Sam Dan Instructor, Lyndhurst School (Aaron.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
Attention PointMaster Team Sparring Competitors:Below is a list of the Team Finalists, and their Captains, that will compete in the 3rd PointMaster Team Sparring Finals, to be held at our Lyndhurst Location on Thursday, November 15th, 2007 at 6:00 PM. Please note the time change from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Finalists that do not arrive by 6:00 PM sharp will be SUBSTITUTED. Based on the Top 6 Scores of each Team Competitor and their Captain from the last PointMaster Sparring Session (PMT Lyndhurst 16), the 3rd PointMaster Team Competition breaks down as follows: TEAM 1: Team Determination CAPTAIN: Yonotan Necoechea SCHOOL: Lyndhurst FINALS PLACEMENT: Yes TEAM 1 INDIVIDUAL SCORES: (Out of a possible 36 Points. 6 Matches multiplied by the highest possible score of 6 Points Per Match.)
(Out of a possible 216 Points. 6 Members multiplied by the highest possible score of 36 Points Per Competitor.) TEAM 2: Team Spirit CAPTAIN: Antoine Washington SCHOOL: Lyndhurst FINALS PLACEMENT: Yes TEAM 2 INDIVIDUAL SCORES: (Out of a possible 36 Points. 6 Matches multiplied by the highest possible score of 6 Points Per Match.)
(Out of a possible 216 Points. 6 Members multiplied by the highest possible score of 36 Points Per Competitor.) Below are the Match-Ups that will determine the 2nd PointMaster Team Sparring Champions: MATCH 1: Danielle Skoczen (TEAM 1) VS Elizabeth Erne (TEAM 2) MATCH 2: Michael Hale (TEAM 1) VS Josh Patty (TEAM 2) MATCH 3: Chris van Heeckeren (TEAM 1) VS Mike Skoczen (TEAM 2) MATCH 4: Rich Powers (TEAM 1) VS Jay Chambers (TEAM 2) MATCH 5: Yonotan Necoechea (TEAM 1) VS Antoine Washington (TEAM 2) Only 1 Match will be fought by each of the Team Pairings above, and the scores for each Team Member's Match will be added to their overall Team Score. The Team with the highest cumulative score after these 5 Matches will be the 3rd PointMaster Team Sparring Champions! Each member of the winning team will be awarded a PointMaster Championship Fighter T-Shirt, which can be worn in place of your Uniform Top at any future PointMaster Event, including the Annual PointMaster Sparring Grand Championship! And so, for those of our PointMaster Lyndurst 16 Finalists who are also Team Sparring Competitors, the answer is YES, you could walk away with 2 T-Shirts at the end of this event! We would like to wish all competitors the very best, and hope to see all our T&T Family on Thursday, November 15th! Respectfully, - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com) - Aaron Di Blasi, Sam Dan Instructor, Lyndhurst School (Aaron.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
ATTENTION: December 2007 Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Promotion CandidatesBelow is a list of potential candidates for our December 2007 TKD Black Belt Promotion Testing. I am asking all potential candidates listed below to meet with me at our Lyndhurst Location on Wednesday, October 24th, at 7:00 PM. At this meeting we will discuss and assess candidate approvals and testing requirements. If, for any reason, you are unable to make this meeting, and your name is listed below, I ask that you contact me directly and immediately, to discuss your candidacy. Please note that the list below represents potential candidates only. Final approval decisions will be made following our October 24th Meeting. Any student who feels he or she is prepared but does not see their name listed below should also contact me immediately.
I look forward to seeing all of you on October 24th! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
ATTENTION: December 2007 Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Promotion CandidatesI am asking ALL PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES that would like to be considered for the December 2007 Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Promotion Testing, which begins on Friday, November 9th, to CONTACT ME DIRECTLY by or before Tuesday, October 9th, 2007. I will personally verify each Candidate's Approval for Testing and answer any additional questions you might have at the time. I am asking ALL STUDENTS to please pass along my contact information (below), and this notice, to any and all candidates that do not currently receive the T&T Times E-Newsletter. I look forward to speaking with each of you, as the T&T Family looks forward to a most fantastic December Black Belt Promotion Testing. Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635 The 2nd Black Belt Promotion Testing of 2007 will consist of 3 Parts, each taking place on the dates and at the locations indicated below. All candidates are required to complete all 3 Parts of the testing in order to qualify for promotion. Testing Dates and Details are:
Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Greetings future Black Belt Candidates:Upcoming October 2007 Tae Kwon Do Colored Belt Promotion Testings for each Location will take place on the following dates: PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN THE BROOKLYN TESTING DATE (FROM OCTOBER 11TH TO OCTOBER 4TH) AND THE ADDITION OF CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Brooklyn, OH TESTING DATE: Thursday, October 4th TESTING TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Brooklyn, OH Location Cleveland, Ohio (CSU) TESTING DATE: Wednesday, October 17th TESTING TIME: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Cleveland, OH Location (CSU) Lyndhurst, OH TESTING DATE: Saturday, October 6th TESTING TIME: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Juniors AND Adults) TESTING LOCATION: Lyndhurst, OH Location Middleburg Heights, OH TESTING DATE: Tuesday, October 9th TESTING TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Middleburg Heights, OH Location Seven Hills, OH TESTING DATE: Tuesday, October 9th TESTING TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Middleburg Heights, OH Location I would like to wish all of our Colored Belt Promotion candidates the very best in their next promotion testing! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Below are the Approval Lists, by school, for the October 2007 TKD Colored Belt Promotion Testings.If your name is not listed under your respective school below then most likely both your Chief Instructor and I jointly felt that you were in need of a little more preparation prior to your next promotion testing. If you feel that your name is missing in error, or have questions as to why you were, or were not approved, please feel free to contact me directly. Below are the lists of Approved Students for October 2007 TKD Colored Belt Promotion Testings for our Brooklyn, Cleveland (CSU), Lyndhurst, Middleburg Heights, and Seven Hills School locations. Brooklyn School:
Cleveland School:
(Cleveland State University)
Lyndhurst School:
Middleburg Heights School:
Seven Hills School:
I would like to congratulate each of the above students for putting in the hard work and disciplined training necessary to achieve Approval for Promotion Testing. I look forward to seeing each of you at the Testing! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
For those of you that have been itching to see just how well you have truly mastered that latest Form, here is your opportunity to put your newfound skills to the test!You are hereby invited to our 2nd Annual Fall Formtoberfest Forms Championship to be held on Saturday, October 20th, 2007, at 3:00 PM, at our Middleburg Heights Location. This Forms-Only Tournament is open to all T&T Martial Arts Schools Students as well as outside competitors. 
Each form performance will be judged based on Balance, Spirit, Power, Focus, and Confidence. Black Belt Division Winners will compete to determine a 2nd Annual Fall Formtoberfest Grand Champion.Registration is $30.00 Per Competitor and Registration Cards are available here or within the T&T Document Center. We are very excited to hold the 2nd Annual Fall Formtoberfest, and we look forward to seeing everyone in Middleburg Heights on October 20th! Respectfully, - Master Ted and Tina Beltavski E-Mail (Master Ted Beltavski): MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com E-Mail (Tina Beltavski): Tina.Beltavski@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Based on a 16 Match Qualification Minimum and Scores from the last 12 Weeks of Competition, the following Finalists competed in "Best Out of 3" Matches for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Place: 4TH PLACE MATCH-UP: Trina Murphy (Top 16: 49 Points) VS Allison Young (Top 16: 47 Points) 4TH PLACE WINNER: Trina Murphy 3RD PLACE MATCH-UP: Susan Erne (Top 16: 61 Points) VS Martin Hermes (Top 16: 61 Points) 3RD PLACE WINNER: Susan Erne 2ND PLACE MATCH-UP: Keenan Harden, Jr. (Top 16: 72 Points) VS Brendan Tracy (Top 16: 71 Points) 2ND PLACE WINNER: Keenan Harden, Jr. 1ST PLACE MATCH-UP: Melissa Di Blasi (Top 16: 77 Points) VS Nikki Tracy (Top 16: 74 Points) 1ST PLACE WINNER: Melissa Di Blasi BONUS TECHNIQUE POINTS WINNER: Melissa Di Blasi (6 Bonus Technique Points in 12 Weeks) INDOMITABLE SPIRIT AWARD: Jake Nypaver INDOMITABLE SPIRIT AWARD: Josh Patty Congratulations to each of our PointMaster Lyndhurst Championship Fighters! Respectfully, - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com) - Aaron Di Blasi, Sam Dan Instructor, Lyndhurst School (Aaron.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
Based on the Top 6 Scores from each Team Competitor over the last 12 Weeks of PointMaster Competition, the following Team Competitors faced off in individual matches to determine the winner of the 2nd PointMaster Team Sparring Session: TEAM 1: CAPTAIN: Melissa Di Blasi SCHOOL: Lyndhurst VS TEAM 2: CAPTAIN: Susan Erne SCHOOL: Lyndhurst
Congratulations to Team 1 Captain, Melissa Di Blasi, Bria Wright, Trina Murphy, Michelle Patty, Martin Hermes, and Brendan Tracy for winning the 2nd PointMaster Team Sparring Championship! The 3rd PointMaster Team Sparring Session is already underway! See you in the ring! Respectfully, - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com) - Aaron Di Blasi, Sam Dan Instructor, Lyndhurst School (Aaron.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
Attention PointMaster Team Sparring Competitors:Below is a list of the Team Finalists, and their Captains, that will compete in the 2nd PointMaster Team Sparring Finals, to be held at our Lyndhurst Location on Tuesday, August 21st, 2007 at 7:00 PM. Based on the Top 6 Scores of each Team Competitor and their Captain from the last PointMaster Sparring Session (PMT 15 for Lyndhurst and PMT 7 for Middleburg), the 2nd PointMaster Team Competition breaks down as follows: TEAM 1: CAPTAIN: Melissa Di Blasi SCHOOL: Lyndhurst FINALS PLACEMENT: Yes TEAM 1 INDIVIDUAL SCORES: (Out of a possible 36 Points. 6 Matches multiplied by the highest possible score of 6 Points Per Match.)
(Out of a possible 216 Points. 6 Members multiplied by the highest possible score of 36 Points Per Competitor.) TEAM 2: CAPTAIN: Susan Erne SCHOOL: Lyndhurst FINALS PLACEMENT: Yes TEAM 2 INDIVIDUAL SCORES: (Out of a possible 36 Points. 6 Matches multiplied by the highest possible score of 6 Points Per Match.)
(Out of a possible 216 Points. 6 Members multiplied by the highest possible score of 36 Points Per Competitor.) TEAM 3: CAPTAIN: Eric Hendrickson SCHOOL: Middleburg Heights FINALS PLACEMENT: No TEAM 3 INDIVIDUAL SCORES: (Out of a possible 36 Points. 6 Matches multiplied by the highest possible score of 6 Points Per Match.)
(Out of a possible 216 Points. 6 Members multiplied by the highest possible score of 36 Points Per Competitor.) Below are the Match-Ups that will determine the 2nd PointMaster Team Sparring Champions: MATCH 1: Brendan Tracy (TEAM 1) VS Abbey Hermes (TEAM 2) MATCH 2: Martin Hermes (TEAM 1) VS Nikki Tracy (TEAM 2) MATCH 3: Michelle Patty (TEAM 1) VS Lisa Buehner (TEAM 2) MATCH 4: Trina Murphy (TEAM 1) VS Allison Young (TEAM 2) MATCH 5: Bria Wright (TEAM 1) VS Jamie Harden (TEAM 2) MATCH 6: Melissa Di Blasi (Captain) (TEAM 1) VS Susan Erne (Captain) (TEAM 2) Only 1 Match will be fought by each of the Team Pairings above, and the scores for each Team Member's Match will be added to their overall Team Score. The Team with the highest cumulative score after these 5 Matches will be the very 1st PointMaster Team Sparring Champions. Each member of the winning team will be awarded a PointMaster Championship Fighter T-Shirt, which can be worn in place of your Uniform Top at any future PointMaster Event. And so, for those of our PointMaster Lyndurst 15 Finalists who are also Team Sparring Competitors, the answer is YES, you could walk away with 2 T-Shirts at the end of this event! We would like to wish all competitors the very best, and hope to see all our T&T Family on Tuesday, August 21st! Respectfully, - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com) - Aaron Di Blasi, Sam Dan Instructor, Lyndhurst School (Aaron.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
Attention PointMaster Lyndhurst Competitors:Below is a list of the Finalists that will compete in the 15th PointMaster Lyndhurst Finals, to be held at our Lyndhurst Location on Tuesday, August 21st, 2007 at 7:00 PM. Based on a 16 Match Qualification Minimum and Scores from the last 12 Weeks of Competition, the following Finalists will compete in "Best Out of 3" Matches for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Place: 4TH PLACE: Trina Murphy (Top 16: 49 Points) VS Allison Young (Top 16: 47 Points) 3RD PLACE: Susan Erne (Top 16: 61 Points) VS Martin Hermes (Top 16: 61 Points) 2ND PLACE: Keenan Harden Jr. (Top 16: 72 Points) VS Brendan Tracy (Top 16: 71 Points) 1ST PLACE: Melissa Di Blasi (Top 16: 77 Points) VS Nikki Tracy (Top 16: 64 Points) *BONUS TECHNIQUE POINTS WINNER: Melissa Di Blasi (6 Bonus Technique Points in 12 Weeks) The *BONUS TECHNIQUE was developed to increase a competitor's variety of attack. A single TaeKwonDo technique is determined by vote at each PointMaster Session. Competitors then attempt to score with this particular technique throughout the session in an attempt to increase their BONUS TECHNIQUE Points. Judges determine these points just as they do the actual points for each match. We invite everyone to come out to our Lyndhurst Location tonight, Tuesday, August 21st, to see not only the awesome Matches for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Place slated above, but also to witness the 2nd PointMaster Team Sparring Finals! Following the fights, Certificates will be awarded to ALL COMPETITORS, and the much sought after PointMaster Championship Fighter T-Shirts will be awarded to all "Best Out of 3" Match Winners, as well as each Member of the winning PointMaster Team Sparring 2 Team! Team Sparring 2 Match-Ups will be announced at the event, so we hope to see you tonight! Respectfully, - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com) - Aaron Di Blasi, Sam Dan Instructor, Lyndhurst School (Aaron.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
Included below is the Approval List for Rohndo Promotion Testing #2.Rohndo Promotion Testing #2 which will take place at our Lyndhurst School on Monday, August 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A special congratulations to each of our Grapplers that made Approval for Rohndo Promotion Testing #2. Rohndo Promotion Testing #2 Approved Candidates:
Red Mat / 2 Stripes
Rohndo Promotion Testing #2 Approved Candidates:
Red Mat / 1 Stripe
Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Below are the Approval Lists, by school, for the August 2007 TKD Colored Belt Promotion Testings.If your name is not listed under your respective school below then most likely both your Chief Instructor and I jointly felt that you were in need of a little more preparation prior to your next promotion testing. If you feel that your name is missing in error, or have questions as to why you were, or were not approved, please feel free to contact me directly. Below are the lists of Approved Students for August 2007 TKD Colored Belt Promotion Testings for our Brooklyn, Lyndhurst, Middleburg Heights, and Seven Hills School locations. Brooklyn School:
Lyndhurst School:
Middleburg Heights School:
Seven Hills School:
I would like to congratulate each of the above students for putting in the hard work and disciplined training necessary to achieve Approval for Promotion Testing. I look forward to seeing each of you at the Testing! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Greetings future Black Belt Candidates:Upcoming August 2007 Tae Kwon Do Colored Belt Promotion Testings for each Location will take place on the following dates: Brooklyn, OH TESTING DATE: Thursday, August 2nd TESTING TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Brooklyn, OH Location Lyndhurst, OH TESTING DATE: Saturday, August 4th TESTING TIME: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Juniors AND Adults) TESTING LOCATION: Lyndhurst, OH Location Middleburg Heights, OH TESTING DATE: Tuesday, August 7th TESTING TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Middleburg Heights, OH Location Seven Hills, OH TESTING DATE: Tuesday, August 7th TESTING TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Middleburg Heights, OH Location I would like to wish all of our Colored Belt Promotion candidates the very best in their next promotion testing! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
I received word on July 10th, 2007 that Leya Kim Fukumori was born. The tale of the tape clocked her in at 5 lbs 12 ounces, 18.5 inches and 1/365th years of age (at this point no reach has yet been reported ;). Leya is the daughter of Yuya and Helen Fukumori, and the granddaughter of Grand Master and Mrs. Moo H. Kim. Helen is Master Kim's eldest child. She and her husband Yuya and daughters Maya and Leya live in El Paso, Texas. Both Mom and daughter are doing well, and I'd like to take this opportunity to send a special congratulations to both the Kim and Fukumori families along with best wishes and prayers from the entire T&T Family! May God Bless Leya and her family. Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Dear Students:In recognition of the 4th of July Holiday, there will be no classes held on Wednesday, July 4th, 2007. All T&T Locations will be closed in honor of this holiday. This means that any and all scheduled sessions at our Brooklyn Location, Lyndhurst Location, Middleburg Heights Location, Seven Hills Location, or Shaker Heights Location will not be held on Wednesday, July 4th, 2007. Normal Class Schedules will resume for all locations on Thursday July 5th, 2007. Tina & I both wish all of you a Happy and Safe 4th of July Holiday! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Cheyenne Nicole Powers was born at 12:01 PM on Friday, June 22nd 2007 and both mother and baby are in good health. We've heard rumor that dad (Rich) has been searching high and low for a Dobok under a size "0"! Please be sure to extend your congratulations to this future addition to the T&T Martial Arts Family! Rich and Deanna can be reached at: DDBird000@aol.com. (Zero, Zero, Zero) Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Tina & I would like to invite all T&T Family Members to join us for the very first ever T&T Family Summer Social Event!We have reserved a large portion of space at the Arabica at University Circle for Saturday, June 30th, 2007, beginning at 6:00 PM and ending when it ends. :) Desserts will be provided, so all you will need to purchase is your own choice of Coffee and/or drink. Arabica at University Circle is located at: 11300 Juniper Road Cleveland, OH 44106 We look forward to seeing all of you on Saturday, June 30th! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Throughout my lifetime, I’ve always admired people who studied the Martial Arts. I admired the discipline, the dedication, and the way of life for which it stood.So, after turning 40, I had not even considered becoming a Martial Artist myself. I figured it was really not something for someone my age and it was even a little scary. So, I was somewhat surprised when Master Beltavski invited me to class in late 2004. I was pretty hesitant, but decided that I had a lot of newfound free time after finishing up my Master’s Degree, so why not. My kids were a little older and didn't depend on me as much, so I went to class. Little did I know when I said yes to this program how hard it would be to coordinate my mind and body for what seemed like simple moves, but that were really so complicated at first. So much to think about at once! (And I thought I was pretty smart!) I couldn’t do a front stance or back stance, let alone work a block in with it! It was pretty tough in the beginning and there were many times I felt a little embarrassed and thought, “Why am I doing this to myself! How humiliating!” But with each class I actually remembered something from the class before. And everyone was so nice and helpful. So I decided to stay and continue with the training. To this day, I still do not consider myself a really good Martial Artist. I don’t win first place for forms or breaking, and I tend to freeze under pressure. But I’m still here, and in December 2006 took the Black Belt Test. Wow! Sometimes I still feel like I am dreaming, and can't believe that I actually did it. And to know that it is something that I will have for the rest of my life is amazing. It has given me a new sense of self – a self that never thought I could do it. Sometimes my body aches, but I work through it just like all the other over 40s (and they know who they are!). And I’ve never been a performer ~ it literally scares me to death to be “judged” in front of people. But I remind myself that the other Martial Artists in the room want nothing but success for me. They want me to do well, and most of all, they want me to keep growing and improving. It is such a great feeling to know that so many people genuinely care about you and about your journey to becoming a great Martial Artist. Martial Arts has taught me so much about caring about other people, especially those that I can coach and encourage. I know that with time and continued practice I will become a better Martial Artist. I feel like my journey has just begun. And it doesn’t matter how old you are, how small you are, or whether you think you can do it or not. It’s about trying and not giving up. It’s about finding the Artist inside of you and giving it your full attention. It’s about the journey and the lifelong friends you will make along the way. I don’t doubt that I can do just about anything now... if I try, and I surround myself with the people I have come to know through T&T. Thank you to everyone for encouraging me on this journey, and I hope I can inspire my classmates as they have inspired me. Respectfully, Sue Crawford, Cho Dan T&T Martial Arts, Ltd. Middleburg Heights Location
For those of you who don't know who I am, my name is Eric Jones. My Wife, Susan, and oldest son Johnny, studied under Master Beltavski for many years and received our Black Belts while we lived in Cleveland from 1999 to 2007. In fact, I didn't live in Cleveland when I received my 1st Degree. Master Beltavski's first Black Belt was my best friend Kirk Greiner, who lives in Chicago now. Every Tuesday and Friday, we would drive to Master Beltavski's house and workout in his basement. Picture that, two of us for an hour straight, with Master Beltavski watching our every move. Pure torture. He was also kind enough to work choke holds on us while he developed Rohndo. As you all know by now, he perfected them! I remember having headaches for days. Kirk and I did our entire Colored Belt Promotion Testing in his basement too. Miss Tina would come down to adjudicate our forms and Master Beltavski would oversee the rest of the test. Just before we were to start training for our Black Belt I tore a right Medial Collateral Ligament and had to watch my training partner move forward without me. Soon after that, Susan and I moved from Cleveland back to my hometown in Iowa months later. While in Iowa I trained in other Dojangs but missed the intensity and world class instruction I was accustomed to with Master Beltavski. So, Master Beltavski talked me into coming back to Cleveland to be assessed for a Black Belt Promotion. I left the Dojangs behind me and trained in my basement and did all of my forms in the garage. The winters were horrible. I remember shoveling ice from the garage floor and working the heavy bag, then removing my shoes for forms. I remember reading a printout of an E-Mail from Master Beltavski which contained the movements for Chung Moo. Susan, who hadn't been interested in Tae Kwon Do, thought that I was nuts. I remember driving my Jeep to Cleveland for the Pre-Test. The 7 Hour Pre-Test, with grappling at the end, with a fresh, 300 pound opponent, was a most refreshing way to spend a weekend. I remember that I had holes in my feet from doing my forms... three times each, on the concrete in his basement, and then temporarily going into an irregular heart rhythm. Well, Master Beltavski got me through a grueling Black Belt Test in Gary Horejsei's basement! Years later, Master Beltavski hired me and moved me back to Cleveland. It was there that I promoted to E-Dan and my wife, Susan, and Johnny to Cho-Dan. Since then we have moved to Seattle and I am the Senior Sales Engineer for the Channel Group at a company called Speakeasy. I am training again in much the same way I did in Iowa. I have only one Dojang, T&T. We Jones' are so proud to come from the Heritage of Master Kim and Master Beltavski. Although the aspects of ongoing training at T&T have many obvious benefits, the one immeasurable benefit that I employ on a daily basis while at work at Speakeasy is that whenever things get heated or difficult it has become second nature for me to rely on my Black Belt Spirit and remain calm, strike when there is an opening and remain humble. In fact, Speakeasy is a very political company and my lack of political motivation has created both career success and curiosity among my peers. It is absolute proof to me that the mental edge and indomitable spirit are the most difficult to discern, and yet the most valuable benefits I've harvested from my training under Master Beltavski. Every day I remain, in my heart, mind, and body, a T&T Black Belt and an altogether different breed. Send us an E-Mail when you can, me at ewjhawkeye@gmail.com, and Susan at squeezyjones@gmail.com. God Bless, — Eric Jones, E-Dan T&T Martial Arts, Ltd.
Below are the results of the PointMaster Middleburg 6 Finals, held at our Middleburg Location on Friday, June 15th, 2007.Based on a 6 Match Qualification Minimum and Scores from the last 15 Weeks of Competition, the following Finalists competed in "Best Out of 3" Matches for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place: 3RD PLACE MATCH-UP: George McManus (Top 6: 17 Points) VS Tad Fitch (Top 6: 15 Points) 3RD PLACE WINNER: Tad Fitch (Congratulations to George McManus who scored his very first competition head shot in this match-up!) 2ND PLACE MATCH-UP: Sarah Lyons (Top 6: 26 Points) VS Bethany Cook (Top 6: 26 Points) 2ND PLACE WINNER: Sarah Lyons 1ST PLACE MATCH-UP: Aaron Di Blasi (Top 6: 31 Points) VS Eric Hendrickson (Top 6: 25 Points) 1ST PLACE WINNER: Aaron Di Blasi (Congratulations to Eric Hendrickson who scored a wheel-kick head shot in this match-up!) BONUS TECHNIQUE POINTS WINNER: Aaron Di Blasi (6 Bonus Technique Points in 15 Weeks) Congratulations to each of our PointMaster Middleburg Championship Fighters! PointMaster Middleburg #7 will get underway on Friday, June 29th. Hope to see you there! Stay tuned for a forthcoming announcement on the details of this PointMaster Session's PointMaster Team Sparring Program. More to come! Respectfully, - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com) - Aaron Di Blasi, Sam Dan Instructor, Lyndhurst School (Aaron.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
ATTENTION PARENTS & JUNIORSOF THE MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY 4:00 PM JUNIOR TKD CLASSES AT OUR LYNDHURST LOCATION Due to changing summer schedules, beginning July 2nd, 2007, the Monday and Wednesday Junior Taekwondo Classes normally held at 4:00 PM, will be merged into one 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Junior Taekwondo Class until further notice. The last Monday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Junior Taekwondo Class will be held: Monday, June 25th, 2007 The last Wednesday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Junior Taekwondo Class will be held: Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 Only the 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday / Wednesday Junior Taekwondo Classes will be available beginning the week of: Monday, July 2nd, 2007 Parents please note these dates as the Lyndhurst Dojang will open at 4:45 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning the week of June 2nd, 2007. It is our intention that this consolidation will provide a higher quality of instruction to our Juniors by bringing them together within a single timeslot. Your assistance during this transition is greatly appreciated. Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Dear Students:I am extremely proud to report that Beth McCluskey, E-Dan at our Lyndhurst School, has just completed her Nurse Officer Basic Course with the United States Army in San Antonio, Texas, as a reservist. Out of a class of 216 soldiers, she was the top female scorer on the Army's physical fitness test. She was also the 2nd highest score overall! Scoring 337 points on the test, she was just 4 points behind the top male soldier who scored a 341. The fitness test is comprised of 3 parts: 2 minutes of push-ups, 2 minutes of sit-ups, and a 2-mile run. Beth did 45 push-ups, 85 sit-ups, and ran a 15:45 2-mile run! Even though Beth was just a little older than a "few" ;) of the other soldiers present, she attributes her tough Tae Kwon Do training to keeping her in top physical condition so that she could excel in the United States Army. This is a truly amazing accomplishment, and I am asking ALL T&T Students to please extend Mrs. McCluskey your most sincere congratulations! Beth can be reached at: beth.m.mccluskey@us.army.mil Beth, from myself and Tina, and all your T&T Family, congratulations on a most astounding performance. We are all so very proud of you! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Attention PointMaster Middleburg Competitors:Below is a list of the Finalists that will compete in the 6th PointMaster Middleburg Finals, to be held at our Middleburg Heights Location on Friday, June 15th, 2007 at 7:30 PM. Based on a 6 Match Qualification Minimum and Scores from the last 15 Weeks of Competition, the following Finalists will compete in "Best Out of 3" Matches for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place: 3RD PLACE: (UPDATE) Susan Erne (Top 6: 23 Points) VS George McManus (Top 6: 17 Points) 2ND PLACE: Sarah Lyons (Top 6: 26 Points) VS Bethany Cook (Top 6: 26 Points) (Double or Nothing Match-Up. 2 different PointMaster Championship Fighter T-Shirts will be awarded to the winner of this match-up.) 1ST PLACE: Aaron Di Blasi (Top 6: 31 Points) VS Eric Hendrickson (Top 6: 25 Points) *BONUS TECHNIQUE POINTS WINNER: Aaron Di Blasi (6 Bonus Technique Points in 15 Weeks) The *BONUS TECHNIQUE was developed to increase a competitor's variety of attack. A single TaeKwonDo technique is determined by vote at each PointMaster Session. Competitors then attempt to score with this particular technique throughout the session in an attempt to increase their BONUS TECHNIQUE Points. Judges determine these points just as they do the actual points for each match. As always, we encourage all of you to come out to our Middleburg Heights Location on Friday, June 15th for some excellent Free Sparring Competition! We look forward to seeing you on the 15th! Respectfully, - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com) - Aaron Di Blasi, Sam Dan Instructor, Lyndhurst School (Aaron.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
Based on the Top 6 Scores from each Team Competitor over the last 15 Weeks of PointMaster Competition, the following Team Competitors faced off in individual matches to determine the winner of the very 1st PointMaster Team Sparring Session: TEAM 1: CAPTAIN: Aaron Di Blasi SCHOOL: Lyndhurst VS TEAM 2: CAPTAIN: Yonatan Necoechea SCHOOL: Lyndhurst
Congratulations to Team 1 Captain, Aaron Di Blasi, Jessica McKay, Keely Bindas, Keenan Harden, Jr., and last minute fighter Mike Skoczen for winning the very 1st PointMaster Team Sparring Session! The 2nd PointMaster Team Sparring Session is already underway. Stay tuned for Team Captain and Competitor Announcements! Respectfully, - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com) - Aaron Di Blasi, Sam Dan Instructor, Lyndhurst School (Aaron.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
Based on a 16 Match Qualification Minimum and Scores from the last 15 Weeks of Competition, the following Finalists competed in "Best Out of 3" Matches for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place: 3RD PLACE MATCH-UP: Jessica McKay (Top 16: 80 Points) VS Mike Skoczen (Top 16: 72 Points) 3RD PLACE WINNER: Jessica McKay 2ND PLACE MATCH-UP: Keenan Harden, Jr. (Top 16: 80 Points) VS Jodie Gallagher (Top 16: 77 Points) 2ND PLACE WINNER: Jodie Gallagher 1ST PLACE MATCH-UP: Melissa Di Blasi (Top 16: 81 Points) VS Jessica Gallagher (Top 16: 81 Points) 1ST PLACE WINNER: Melissa Di Blasi BONUS TECHNIQUE POINTS WINNER: Melissa Di Blasi (14 Bonus Technique Points in 15 Weeks) INDOMITABLE SPIRIT AWARD: Abbey Hermes INDOMITABLE SPIRIT AWARD: Martin Hermes INDOMITABLE SPIRIT AWARD: DeVonne Gilmore Congratulations to each of our PointMaster Lyndhurst Championship Fighters! PointMaster Lyndhurst #15 got underway on Tuesday, May 22nd. Were you there? Stay tuned for a forthcoming announcement on the details of this PointMaster Session's PointMaster Team Sparring Program. More to come! Respectfully, - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com) - Aaron Di Blasi, Sam Dan Instructor, Lyndhurst School (Aaron.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
I would like to personally congratulate each of our Competitors who competed in the 2007 1st Annual PointMaster Sparring Grand Championship on Saturday, May 19th, 2007.The integrity, courage, and will to fight among all competitors was truly inspiring, and I would like to personally thank each of you that came out to represent our Family with such pride. Our 2007 1st Annual PointMaster Sparring Grand Champions are: Anthony Murphy - Men's Division Melissa Di Blasi - Women's Division For the complete results of the entire 2007 1st Annual PointMaster Sparring Grand Championship Tournament please click here. A special congratulations to Anthony Murphy and Melissa Di Blasi who both overcame some very formidable competition in becoming our 2007 1st Annual PointMaster Sparring Grand Champions. I look forward to seeing everyone again next year! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Below are the Approval Lists, by school, for the June 2007 TKD Colored Belt Promotion Testings.If your name is not listed under your respective school below then most likely both your Chief Instructor and I jointly felt that you were in need of a little more preparation prior to your next promotion testing. If you feel that your name is missing in error, or have questions as to why you were, or were not approved, please feel free to contact me directly. Below are the lists of Approved Students for June 2007 TKD Colored Belt Promotion Testings for our Brooklyn, Lyndhurst, Middleburg Heights, Seven Hills, and Shaker Heights (Laurel) School locations. Brooklyn School:
Lyndhurst School:
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Seven Hills School:
Shaker Heights (Laurel) School:
I would like to congratulate each of the above students for putting in the hard work and disciplined training necessary to achieve Approval for Promotion Testing. I look forward to seeing each of you at the Testing! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
It was early Saturday morning. I woke up and slid both of my feet to the floor. I sat up and started to think about what today was... it was Tournament day! I was thinking about all of the hard work and preparation that had lead up to today. It was time to get moving! I arrived at the Middleburg Heights Recreation Center early at 2:00 PM to line up rings and get the tournament set up with seating and tables. The whole time, there was an energy flowing through me that was pure excitement. People started to arrive, slowly filling up the gym. A lot of hugs and high fives took place at this point. People were excited to be together. It was the energy of The Family's presence that was building the excitement. People were so proud and ready to fight. The room starts to fill up with Master Instructors, Sa Bum Nim, Udanja, Ugoopja & Supporting Family Members. Then, all of a sudden, there is a loud call out to, "Stop, Turn, Face Grand Master Kim". Everyone was very happy to see Grand Master Kim come out to see his children fight one more time! Things are about to get underway now. We are ready to go. Rings are sectioned off, flags are in place, stop watches ready, and the divisions are all lined up. The juniors are up to fight first. The volume and excitement increased as the fighting began. So many amazing children stepped up to compete. I watched Abbey Hermes compete as the only girl in her division against juniors like Keenan Harden Jr., Brendan Tracy, Jonathon Ockunzzi and so many others. These are tough kids! The pride in the room was amazing. Most amazing of all was the amount of integrity that was possessed by our juniors. They were awesome! It made me proud as an instructor to see this beauty carry over to places outside of their dojang. The Colored Belt Adults were slated next. Excited and ready to fight, they took their places at their assigned rings and awaited their turns. This is where things got really interesting! The Women's Adult Colored Belt Divisions were off the charts. The amount of energy and heart that was displayed was truly exceptional. I watched women like Nikki Tracy, Keely Bindas, Susan Erne, Trina Murphy, & Jess Gallagher fight their hearts out, only to hug each other after and share their excitement across the whole tournament. The Men's Colored Belt Division was top notch. I was a corner judge in that division and got to see some serious fighting potential from these men. I saw Mike Skoczen, David Martin Sr., Tad Fitch and Martin Hermes bang it out in their division. These guys were something else. I saw tremendous spirit in the face of Martin Hermes, who, as a Yellow Belt, was fighting Mike Skoczen who is a Deputy Black (Mike Skoczen is also a 4-Time PMT Lyndhurst Finalist)! This was the kind of experience you cannot simulate. Hat's off to all of you in that division! Next up was, drum roll please... Black Belt Division! The tension was building and the time had come. We were all lined up in our divisions with Head Referees Master Dave Zivkovic, Master Jane Zarzeczny and Master Tim Pae. The women competed in Ring #1 and the men in Ring #2. This is where my story becomes kind of one sided since the narrator was actually in the ring fighting and unable to witness most of the fights in the other ring until later after seeing the video footage! I knew that my competition was going to be high this year. It was my third time defending the Women's Grand Championship Title. My division was none other that Elizabeth Erne & Beth McCluskey! These women are tough! No easy fights here! After a lot of loud fighting and a ton of great techniques from all in the ring, I won my division and was ready to advance to the Championships. Well, on the other side of the room, Jess McKay and Jess Gallagher had also won their divisions and were slated for the Grand Championship as well. In all of my years of competing, a Deputy Black Belt had never made it to the Grand Championships. Jess Gallagher did! Way to go Jess! On the other side, the Men's Black Belt Division was moving quickly with a lot of hard and amazing fights. Aaron DiBlasi, Mike Campisi and Eric Hendrickson battled it out, while Anthony Murphy, Chris Molakakis, and Chris van Heeckeren fought it out for their division. In the end it was Aaron Di Blasi, Division 1 Winner, against Anthony Murphy, Division 2 Winner, for the Men's Grand Championship. Now we breathe... and quickly... for the Women's Grand Championship eliminations are up first. The first Grand Championship round was Jess McKay vs Jess Gallagher! These women were something else. Head-shot attempt after head-shot attempt, it was a pure Tae Kwon Do spectacle! In the end Jess McKay won and was slated to fight me for Final Grand Championship match! Jess and I squared off and the flood gates opened wide. We went at it!
Ok, Ok... now back to the story... We are throwing shot after shot and the score is 3-1 in Jess's favor. I was down and the time was running out. I came back with a crescent kick head shot and it was 3-3. Then I was lucky enough to score with a left front leg skip-round to her chin! It was tough, but I took the title for the third time and the gym lit up! We fought so hard that there was no loser. The ultimate climax was in the last fight... Aaron vs Murph. (Imagine scary music in the background... dunn dunn dunn dunn!) These guys were right out of a "How to Fight Great" Instructional Video. Classic & clean techniques showered their fight. It was 2-2 at the end of their 3-Minute Round. Sudden-Death-Overtime was imminent! One minute was added to the clock... the next point would win. The gym was on their feet. Master Dave Zivkovic starts them off and the anticipation grows. Aaron scores a point and the judges say "Not enough!". Murph scores a point and the judges say, "Not enough!". Finally, Murph throws a Crescent Kick across Aaron's nose for a clean final shot. The gym exploded with excitement. They fought so well. Anthony Murphy took the PMT SGC Men's Grand Champion! After some much deserved cheers, hugs, and high fives, the crowd settled and Master Ted Beltavski and Grand Master Kim awarded the trophies to Murph and myself and dismissed the tournament. I cannot express my happiness to have been such a big part of this tournament. For those of you who know the history of the PointMaster Program, this was a monumental occasion for Aaron and I. We created this concept almost 5 years ago and it was amazing to see what it has grown into. All of the PointMaster Competitors from both Lyndhurst & Middleburg showed a tremendous advantage in their tournament performance and I could not be more proud of where the program has gone. Thanks to all of you who train hard, fight harder, and live through an example of integrity. You are why we continue to do this. A special thanks to Master Ted & Tina Beltavski. You both support and believe in the strength of our T&T Family, and without that we would not have the ability to share in such wonderful events. Today begins the training for next year's tournament. I'll see you on the tape at the next PointMaster Annual! - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
Dear Students:In honor of Memorial Day, there will be no classes held on Monday, May 28th, 2007, and all T&T Locations will be subsequently closed. This means that any and all scheduled sessions at our Brooklyn Location, Lyndhurst Location, Middleburg Heights Location, Seven Hills Location, and Shaker Heights Location will not be held on Monday, May 28th, 2007. Normal Class Schedules will resume for all locations on Tuesday, May 29th, 2007. Thank you and God Bless, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Attention PointMaster Lyndhurst Competitors:Below is a list of the Finalists that will compete in the 14th PointMaster Lyndhurst Finals, to be held at our Lyndhurst Location on Tuesday, May 29th, 2007 at 7:00 PM. Based on a 16 Match Qualification Minimum and Scores from the last 15 Weeks of Competition, the following Finalists will compete in "Best Out of 3" Matches for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place: 3RD PLACE: Jessica McKay (Top 16: 80 Points) VS Mike Skoczen (Top 16: 72 Points) 2ND PLACE: Keenan Harden Jr. (Top 16: 80 Points) VS Jodie Gallagher (Top 16: 77 Points) 1ST PLACE: Melissa Di Blasi (Top 16: 81 Points) VS Jessica Gallagher (Top 16: 81 Points) *BONUS TECHNIQUE POINTS WINNER: Melissa Di Blasi (14 Bonus Technique Points in 15 Weeks) The *BONUS TECHNIQUE was developed to increase a competitor's variety of attack. A single TaeKwonDo technique is determined by vote at each PointMaster Session. Competitors then attempt to score with this particular technique throughout the session in an attempt to increase their BONUS TECHNIQUE Points. Judges determine these points just as they do the actual points for each match. We invite everyone to come out to our Lyndhurst Location on Tuesday, May 29th to see not only the fantastic Matches for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place slated above, but also to witness the first-ever PointMaster Team Sparring Finals! Following the fights, Certificates will be awarded to ALL COMPETITORS, and the much sought after PointMaster Championship Fighter T-Shirts will be awarded to all "Best Out of 3" Match Winners, as well as each Member of the winning PointMaster Team Sparring Team! Details for the Team Sparring Finals will follow in a separate announcement, so stay tuned! We look forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday, May 29th! Respectfully, - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com) - Aaron Di Blasi, Sam Dan Instructor, Lyndhurst School (Aaron.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
Attention PointMaster Team Sparring Competitors:Below is a list of the Team Finalists, and their Captains, that will compete in the very 1st PointMaster Team Sparring Finals, to be held at our Lyndhurst Location on Tuesday, May 29th, 2007 at 7:00 PM. Based on the Top 6 Scores of each Team Competitor and their Captain from the last PointMaster Sparring Session (PMT 14 for Lyndhurst and PMT 6 for Middleburg), the very 1st PointMaster Team Competition breaks down as follows: TEAM 1: CAPTAIN: Aaron Di Blasi SCHOOL: Lyndhurst FINALS PLACEMENT: Yes TEAM 1 INDIVIDUAL SCORES: (Out of a possible 36 Points. 6 Matches multiplied by the highest possible score of 6 Points Per Match.)
(Out of a possible 180 Points. 5 Members multiplied by the highest possible score of 36 Points Per Competitor.) TEAM 2: CAPTAIN: Yonatan Necoechea SCHOOL: Lyndhurst FINALS PLACEMENT: Yes TEAM 2 INDIVIDUAL SCORES: (Out of a possible 36 Points. 6 Matches multiplied by the highest possible score of 6 Points Per Match.)
(Out of a possible 180 Points. 5 Members multiplied by the highest possible score of 36 Points Per Competitor.) TEAM 3: CAPTAIN: Mike Campisi SCHOOL: Middleburg Heights FINALS PLACEMENT: No TEAM 3 INDIVIDUAL SCORES: (Out of a possible 36 Points. 6 Matches multiplied by the highest possible score of 6 Points Per Match.)
(Out of a possible 180 Points. 5 Members multiplied by the highest possible score of 36 Points Per Competitor.) And now, the moment you've all been waiting for. Below are the Match-Ups that will determine the very 1st PointMaster Team Sparring Champions: MATCH 1: Elizabeth Erne (TEAM 1) VS Trina Murphy (TEAM 2) MATCH 2: Keenan Harden Jr. (TEAM 1) VS Jodie Gallagher (TEAM 2) MATCH 3: Keely Bindas (TEAM 1) VS Jessica Gallagher (TEAM 2) MATCH 4: Jessica McKay (TEAM 1) VS Susan Erne (TEAM 2) MATCH 5: Aaron Di Blasi (TEAM 1) VS Yonotan Necoechea (TEAM 2) Only 1 Match will be fought by each of the Team Pairings above, and the scores for each Team Member's Match will be added to their overall Team Score. The Team with the highest cumulative score after these 5 Matches will be the very 1st PointMaster Team Sparring Champions. Each member of the winning team will be awarded a PointMaster Championship Fighter T-Shirt, which can be worn in place of your Uniform Top at any future PointMaster Event. And so, for those of our PointMaster Lyndurst 14 Finalists who are also Team Sparring Competitors, the answer is YES, you could walk away with 2 T-Shirts at the end of this event! We would like to wish all competitors the very best, and hope to see all our T&T Family on Tuesday, May 29th! Respectfully, - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com) - Aaron Di Blasi, Sam Dan Instructor, Lyndhurst School (Aaron.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
Greetings future Black Belt Candidates:Upcoming June 2007 Tae Kwon Do Colored Belt Promotion Testings for each Location will take place on the following dates: Brooklyn, OH TESTING DATE: Thursday, June 7th TESTING TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Brooklyn, OH Location Lyndhurst, OH TESTING DATE: Saturday, June 2nd TESTING TIME: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Juniors AND Adults) TESTING LOCATION: Lyndhurst, OH Location Middleburg Heights, OH TESTING DATE: Tuesday, June 5th TESTING TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Middleburg Heights, OH Location Seven Hills, OH TESTING DATE: Tuesday, June 5th TESTING TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Middleburg Heights, OH Location Shaker Heights, OH (Laurel School) TESTING DATE: Saturday, June 2nd TESTING TIME: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Juniors AND Adults) TESTING LOCATION: Lyndhurst, OH Location (For questions about this change in location, please contact Chief Instructor Melissa Di Blasi or Master Ted Beltavski directly.) I would like to wish all of our Colored Belt Promotion candidates the very best in their next promotion testing! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
A REMINDER: To All June 2007 Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Promotion Candidates, Partners, and SupportersBlack Belt Promotion Testing: Part I DESCRIPTION: Part I of the Black Belt Promotion Testing will include Flexibility, Fitness, Basic and Advanced Techniques, Combinations, Forms, One-Steps, Breakfalls, Judo Throwing, and Self Defense Techniques. DATE: Saturday, May 26th TIME: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM LOCATION: Lyndhurst Black Belt Promotion Testing: Part II DESCRIPTION: Part II of the Black Belt Promotion Testing will include Top Requirement Forms, Free-Sparring, Multiple Attacker Scenarios (if applicable), Breaking, and Terminology / Knowledge. DATE: Saturday, June 9th TIME: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM LOCATION: Lyndhurst Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
T&T Martial Arts, Ltd. is proud to announce yet another installment of the "Armed With Knowledge" Seminar.T&T Martial Arts, Ltd., represented by Master Ted Beltavski, Tina Beltavski, Melissa Di Blasi, Aaron Di Blasi, and Matt Selvaggio, will host an "Armed With Knowledge" Seminar at the Middleburg Heights Community Center on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007 at 7:00 PM. This informative and FREE Seminar is open to both Middleburg Heights Residents and Non-Residents alike. For further information you may contact Master Ted Beltavski at (440) 552-7635, or Mr. Steve Dockman, Middleburg Heights Community Center Program Coordinator, at (440) 234-2255. You may also visit the Middleburg Heights, Ohio Website at: www.middleburgheights.com. What is "Armed With Knowledge"? "Armed With Knowledge" is a Community Awareness Program offered by T&T Martial Arts, Ltd. to foster communication about, and increase awareness of, every day personal safety issues. These general safety issues are geared specifically toward the non-Martial Artist, so no special training is required in order to utilize the information presented within an "Armed With Knowledge" Seminar. "Armed With Knowledge" Seminars can have many themes and can even be geared toward attendee requests. Men, Women, and Children of ALL AGES will benefit from the practical and proven guidelines and scenarios covered within a single "Armed With Knowledge" Seminar. T&T Martial Arts, Ltd. developed the "Armed With Knowledge" Seminar Program because at T&T we know that the most powerful weapon that we each posses is not our fist, but our mind. Armed with the proper knowledge, one can avoid becoming a victim in the first place, which in itself is the very truest definition of Martial Arts. "Armed With Knowledge" Seminars cover both psychological and physical self defense techniques that ANYONE can use to remove themselves, or loved ones, from a potentially violent situation. From an 8 year-old child playing on a playground, to a 65 year old adult in a parking lot at night, "Armed With Knowledge" can provide vital information that could one day save a life, perhaps even yours. Some "Armed With Knowledge" Themes from past Seminars:
Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Hello to all of my T&T Family Members back in the states! We (My Family and I) are just outside Tokyo, Japan on one of the mountain range base lakes on a mountain range that opposes Mount Fuji (Background of Photo). They live near here. This particular location on the mountain is where the Shogun in ancient times made people leave their weapons as they traveled to Tokyo. There were no weapons allowed in Tokyo at that time. Now it is a recreation area. I apologize for the wrinkles in the Uniform, but I had to stow it in my camera bag on my trek up the Mountain. The hike was the real workout! Please know that the T&T Family is being well represented throughout Japan! I look forward to seeing all of you when I return! Respectfully, — Maureen Garnett, 2nd Degree Black Belt, Lyndhurst School maureen.garnett@gmail.com
ATTENTION: June 2007 Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Promotion CandidatesI am asking ALL PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES that would like to be considered for the June 2007 Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Promotion Testing, which begins on Friday, May 11th with the Black Belt Pre-Assessment Clinic, to CONTACT ME DIRECTLY by or before Tuesday, May 1st, 2007. I will personally verify each Candidate's Approval for Testing and answer any additional questions you might have at the time. I am asking ALL STUDENTS to please pass along my contact information (below), and this notice, to any and all candidates that do not currently receive the T&T Times E-Newsletter. I look forward to speaking with each of you, as the T&T Family looks forward to a most fantastic June Black Belt Promotion Testing. Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635 The 1st Black Belt Promotion Testing of 2007 will consist of 3 Parts, each taking place on the dates and at the locations indicated below. All candidates are required to complete all 3 Parts of the testing in order to qualify for promotion. Testing Dates and Details are:
Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
I am excited to report that the very first 2007 1st Annual PointMaster Sparring Grand Championship is fast approaching and both the Black Belt and Colored Belt Rank Divisions are filling up!I verified just yesterday that Grand Master Moo H. Kim will indeed be in attendance, so if you have not yet registered, I am asking every single T&T Student to consider representing our Family and displaying our unity at this year's very first Annual Tournament. If you have not yet had the opportunity to submit your Registration Form, please consider doing so now. The Annual PointMaster Sparring Grand Championship will be a time for us all to celebrate both our legacy, as well as the skills we each have attained in Tae Kwon Do over the last year. Whether or not you consider yourself a "fighter", I ask you to consider that if you were not a fighter in one aspect or another, you never would have chosen to join the T&T Family. The Annual PointMaster Sparring Grand Championship will be our time to acknowledge and celebrate this powerful T&T Family quality. I hope to see ALL MY FIGHTERS at the 2007 1st Annual PointMaster Sparring Grand Championship! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635 T&T Martial Arts, Ltd. is proud to announce the 2007 1st Annual PointMaster Sparring Grand Championship! DATE: Saturday, May 19th, 2007 TIME: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM LOCATION: Middleburg Heights Location EVENT: Tae Kwon Do Free Sparring SPONSORED BY: IBBA (International Black Belt Alliance) REGISTRATION FEE: $45.00 SPECTATOR FEE: None EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Uniform, Belt, Gloves, Shin and Instep Guards, Helmet, Mouth Guard, and Protective Cup (Males). PRESENTED BY: T&T Martial Arts, Ltd. OPEN TO: All T&T Martial Arts Students, All Former Grand Master Moo Hwan Kim Students, and All Grand Master Sung Hwan Kim Students. TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Master Ted Beltavski. CO-DIRECTORS: Master Rick Morad, Master David Zivkovic, Master Jane Zarzeczny, Miss Tina Beltavski, Mr. Kevin Slodic, Miss Melissa Di Blasi, and Mister Aaron Di Blasi. HEAD REFEREES: Master Rick Morad, Master Ted Beltavski, Master Dave Zivkovic, and Master Jane Zarzeczny. MEDICAL STAFF: Beth McCluskey, RN. INVITED GUESTS: Grand Master Moo Hwan Kim RULES:
For more information or additional questions not covered here, please contact Master Ted Beltavski at (440) 552-7635, or via E-Mail at MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com. The PointMaster Sparring Grand Championship will undoubtedly be our largest Annual Tournament to date. The PointMaster Program has seen fantastic growth over the last 5 years and I am proud to finally see its transformation into a School-Wide Annual Tournament. A special thanks to Melissa and Aaron Di Blasi, who founded the PointMaster Program under Grand Master Moo H. Kim over 5 years ago. To all of you that have supported PointMaster since its inception, and helped to make the Program what it is today, I am eternally grateful, and now offer you this Annual Tournament as payment toward all of your hard work and dedication to Tae Kwon Do Sparring. I look forward to seeing all our PointMaster Family, and then some, in Middleburg Heights on Saturday, May 19th! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Below are the results of the 1st Annual 2007 "Spring Break" Breaking Championship held at our Middleburg Heights Location on Saturday, March 24th, 2007.Adult Black Belt Divisions: 1st: Aaron Di Blasi 2nd: Mike Campisi 3rd: Dave Heine 4th: Rick Riffle 1st: Anthony Murphy 2nd: Matt Selvaggio 3rd: Dave Treadway 4th: Eric Hendrickson Adult Colored Belt Divisions: 1st: Mike Skoczen 2nd: David Martin 1st: Tad Fitch 2nd: Phillip Wyatt 1st: Katrina Murphy 2nd: Stacey Acosta Junior Black Belt Divisions: 1st: Shoshanna Grossman 2nd: TJ Beltavski 1st: Bethany Cook 2nd: Maria Beltavski 3rd: Melaney Cook Junior Colored Belt Divisions: 1st: Antony Styrt 2nd: Demeon Wagner 3rd: Jonathan Ockunzzi 1st: Jonathan Acosta 2nd: Gabriel Morales 3rd: David Martin Jr. 4th: Colin Hendrickson 1st Annual 2007 "Spring Break" Breaking Championship
GRAND CHAMPION: AARON DI BLASI For our Grand Finale, our Grand Champion, Mr. Aaron Di Blasi, demonstrated a 6 BOARD Skip-Side-Kick utilizing a newly constructed Board Holding Device, crafted and braced by Mr. Mike O'Brien, and held by Mr. Mike Campisi. If you missed Spring Break this year, you missed one fantastic show, and we hope to see you there next year! Congratulations to all of our 1st Annual 2007 "Spring Break" Breaking Championship competitors! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Hello T&T Family Members, As the title suggests, Larry (The LTrain) Lewis got “Gracied” on Monday, March 26th, 2007. Many of my friends have affectionately adopted the nickname “LTrain” for me due to my home town being Chicago Illinois; for those of you who have not visited this great City, the Elevated Train is an efficient and lightning fast transit system that transports millions of persons a year in and out of the Windy City. Before I share with you my exciting adventure training at the First Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy established in the United States, allow me to first give you a snapshot of who I am. Firstly, I’ve been blind since birth, and take great pride in being able to treat big problems as obstacles which require only focus and planning to overcome them. Last November I visited the T&T Martial Arts Headquarters in Lyndhurst and was warmly welcomed by Master Ted Beltavski, Miss Melissa Di Blasi, and Mr. Kevin Slodic. I had obtained my brown belt in Tae Kwon Do approximately fifteen years ago, but life caught up with me, and regrettably, I neglected to continue on the journey that I started many years ago. I’m so grateful for Master Ted, Master Rick, Melissa, Aaron, and all the great students who train with me for inspiring me to continue what I started, and I am both humbled and honored to be a T&T Martial Arts Student. Last year, prior to visiting the T&T Dojang, I began a new journey studying Gracie Jiu Jitsu. For those of you who are not familiar with Gracie Jiu Jitsu, you can learn more by visiting www.evolutionjj.com. I have a few years of high school wrestling under my belt as well as some training in Sho ryn ru Karate, but the Gracie System of Self-Defense has really exposed to me how weak my ground game is, and also motivated me to embrace Master Ted’s Rohndo Classes as a compliment to what I am learning in my Gracie Jiu Jitsu training. I am both fortunate and blessed to have started my own consulting business. Much of what I do requires a fair amount of travel. So, whenever I get to chance to train with other individuals around this great country, I seize the opportunity to do so. I had some business to conduct in Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago, and decided prior to my trip to set aside some time to train at the first Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy established in the United States. In 1989, Master Rorion Gracie and his brothers opened this establishment in Torrance, California, about a thirty minute drive from the LAX Airport. For those of you who are not familiar with the Gracie Family, Rorion Gracie helped to found the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 1993. His brother, Royce, immediately won three out of the first four UFC tournaments and was undefeated in Mixed Martial Arts competition until his unfortunate loss to Matt Hughes last year. The Patriarch and Founder of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Master Hélio Gracie is 94 years old, and still conducts classes in his son’s Academy. So I set up a private lesson with Renner Gracie, Rorion’s son, and Helio’s grandson. When I arrived that morning, I was greeted warmly by Renner who opened the Academy. We quickly became acquainted, and after signing the necessary paperwork, we changed clothes and hit the mats. The hour that I spent with Renner was amazing! He packed so much action and knowledge into those 60 minutes. For those of you who participate In Rohndo, he worked with me on some excellent defenses against strikes from within my guard. He also gave me some great pointers on both my arm-bar and triangle choke from the guard. We concluded the training by working some clinches and take-downs from the feet. Finally, I implored Renner to give me a taste of what it’s like to “roll” with a Gracie family member, and he was eager to oblige. He had me so tied up in knots, but talked to me the whole time and transformed the “roll” into a learning experience for me. After finishing my private lesson, I joined some other students and received another hour of training from Renner in a class setting which was also an incredible experience. I worked with an individual who was heavier than me and a great partner for me on some basics from the feet as well as some drills on the ground. I concluded my visit with a trip to the Academy’s store and bought a number of shirts and patches — I simply couldn’t resist! I also managed to score a pretty excellent picture of Renner taking me to the “Gracie wood shed”! (See above.) I was treated so warmly by everyone, and the experience was one that I’ll never forget. I plan to incorporate trips to this Academy whenever I am fortunate enough to visit LA. For those of you who are in Rohndo, I’d like to share with you some similarities between what we work on in Rohndo and what I worked on at the Gracie Academy. Firstly, both Master Ted and Renner have a very methodical, thorough way of explaining things; this not only provides a great structure for their classes, but this thorough approach to instruction really works well for me. Both are very approachable and welcome questions. Both offer very helpful guidance, although Master Ted accentuates positive progress while Renner was pretty rough on me when I deserved it! Both throw themselves into their classes and are active participants with their students. Both have very sound techniques and both are hard for me to handle in my closed guard. Probably the biggest difference between Rohndo and Gracie Jiu Jitsu is that Rohndo approaches its moves and counters with a high degree of explosiveness. The Gracie way is a little more fluid and less explosive. Neither style is right or wrong, and actually, I am beginning to understand how both styles compliment each other while on the ground. I think that the conservation of energy and focus on fluid movements enables you to conserve the energy necessary to explode with high impact counter moves when you need to do so. Finally, I’d like to say that while my time at the Gracie Academy was amazing, I really feel blessed to be part of the T&T Family on a daily basis. We really have world class training at our disposal at a Cleveland price point. I can tell you that a fundamental difference between the Gracie Academy and T&T Martial Arts is the money spent by their consumers. The Gracie training was worth every penny, but definitely more expensive than T&T. So, while my time at the Gracie Academy was wonderful, and while I will definitely keep in touch with Renner Gracie, it feels good to be home. I’m looking so forward to continuing to train with those of you in Lyndhurst, and thank you so much for reading this article. In closing, I would like to conclude by simply encouraging all of you to embrace your Martial Arts training as a journey through life. My quality of life has improved drastically over the past year, and I owe it all to my multi-disciplinary approach to the Martial Arts, along with the great instruction that I have been getting. While I regret the unnecessary hiatus in my Martial Arts journey, I’m now focusing on the future and have set some physical and emotional goals which hinge upon my Martial Arts performance while frequenting the dojang. Don’t be afraid to set goals for yourself. If this terribly average blind guy can accomplish some things in his TKD and Rohndo Classes, then you certainly can if you put your mind to it and follow a flexible plan for a successful outcome. Please feel free to contact me if you need some encouragement, for one of my strengths is is being able to motivate others. Until we meet in the Dojang, all the best and stay safe! — Larry Lewis, T&T Martial Arts Taekwondo and Rohndo Student E-Mail: Larry.Lewis@Flying-Blind.com
Dear Students:In keeping with past T&T tradition there will be no classes held on Good Friday (Friday, April 6th, 2007). This means that any and all scheduled sessions for both Middleburg Heights and Lyndhurst will not be held on Friday, April 6th, 2007. Normal Class Schedules will resume for all locations on Saturday, April 7th, 2007. Thank you and God Bless, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Included below is the Approval List for Rohndo Promotion Testing #1.Rohndo Promotion Testing #1 which will take place at our Lyndhurst School on Monday, April 16th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A special congratulations to each of our Grapplers that made Approval for Rohndo Promotion Testing #1. Rohndo Promotion Testing #1 Approved Candidates:
Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Below are the Approval Lists, by school, for April 2007 TKD Colored Belt Promotion Testings.If your name is not listed under your respective school below then most likely both your Chief Instructor and I jointly felt that you were in need of a little more preparation prior to your next promotion testing. If you feel that your name is missing in error, or have questions as to why you were, or were not approved, please feel free to contact me directly. Below are the lists of Approved Students for April 2007 TKD Colored Belt Promotion Testings for our Brooklyn, Lyndhurst, Middleburg Heights, Seven Hills, and Shaker Heights (Laurel) School locations. Brooklyn School:
Lyndhurst School:
Middleburg Heights School:
Seven Hills School:
Shaker Heights (Laurel) School:
I would like to congratulate each of the above students for putting in the hard work and disciplined training necessary to achieve Approval for Promotion Testing. I look forward to seeing each of you at the Testing! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
 A very special congratulations to Danielle and Mike of our Lyndhurst School!Danielle and Mike would like to introduce all of you to their beautiful daughter Aniela Antoinette. Aniela was born at 12:26 AM on Wednesday, March 28th, 2007. She is 6 lbs 12 oz and 21 inches long. Both mom and baby are feeling great and dad isn’t doing all that bad either. Danielle and Mike said that Aniela can’t wait to meet each of you in person! Congratulations from all your TKD Family! - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
T&T Martial Arts is proud to announce the very first Rohndo Rank Promotion Testing.Rohndo Rank Promotion Testing #1 will take place as follows: WHEN: Monday, April 16th, 2007 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM WHERE: Lyndhurst Location TESTING FEE: $100.00 Due to the nature of Rohndo, we know that each Rohndo Rank Promotion Testing will require a large area of quality mat space. Therefore, all approved candidates for Rohndo Rank Promotion Testing #1 will be required to attend the April 16th Promotion Testing at our Lyndhurst Location, as there will be no Rohndo Rank Promotions scheduled at any other school locations at this time. A list of approved candidates will be available via the T&T Website, as well as the T&T Times E-Newsletter approximately 2 weeks prior to the Promotion Testing Date. Testing Applications will be made available to Approved Candidates shortly following the Approved Candidates List Announcement. I would like to congratulate each of our grapplers on a most fantastic opening session. We all know that growing and learning in a completely new and different Martial Art is no easy task, yet I am proud to announce that the vast majority of our grapplers have done just that. I look forward to seeing each of our Approved Candidates on April 16th! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Greetings future Black Belt Candidates:Upcoming April 2007 Tae Kwon Do Colored Belt Promotion Testings for each Location will take place on the following dates: Brooklyn, OH TESTING DATE: Thursday, April 12th TESTING TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Brooklyn, OH Location Lyndhurst, OH TESTING DATE: Saturday, April 7th TESTING TIME: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Juniors AND Adults) TESTING LOCATION: Lyndhurst, OH Location Middleburg Heights, OH TESTING DATE: Tuesday, April 10th TESTING TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Middleburg Heights, OH Location Seven Hills, OH TESTING DATE: Tuesday, April 10th TESTING TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Middleburg Heights, OH Location Shaker Heights, OH (Laurel School) TESTING DATE: Thursday, April 19th TESTING TIME: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM TESTING LOCATION: Shaker Heights, OH Location (Laurel School) I would like to wish all of our Colored Belt Promotion candidates the very best in their next promotion testing! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
For those of you that have already registered for our 1st Annual 2007 "Spring Break" Breaking Championship, we will get underway:WHEN: Saturday, March 24th, 2007 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM WHERE: Middleburg Heights Location For those of you that have not yet registered, you can print a registration form here, and note the following information: REGISTRATION FEE: $30.00 OPEN TO: All T&T Martial Arts Students, All Former Grand Master Moo Hwan Kim Students, and All Grand Master Sung Hwan Kim Students. Rules and Regulations for the 1st Annual 2007 "Spring Break" Breaking Championship were detailed in the initial announcement, and are still available on the Home/News page of the T&T Website. Since this announcement, many of you have inquired as to how the 1st Annual 2007 "Spring Break" Breaking Championship will determine a Grand Champion once all Black Belt Divisions have competed and the winner of each Division has been determined. To answer this question, and fulfill many curiosities, I offer the following: A timed sequence of "Combat Breaking" will be utilized to determine the 1st Annual 2007 "Spring Break" Breaking Championship Grand Champion. Each Black Belt Division Winner will have 5 Seconds to break as many single boards as possible in the time allotted. During the final "Combat Breaking" portion, multiple holders will be utilized for each Black Belt Division Winner and these boards will be provided by the panel. In the event of a final tie, Black Belt Division Winners will engage in "Combat Breaking" yet again, until a single 1st Annual 2007 "Spring Break" Breaking Championship Grand Champion is determined. Call your friends. Call your family. No one will want to miss the action on Saturday, March 24th! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Based on a 16 Match Qualification Minimum and Scores from the last 14 Weeks of Competition, the following Finalists competed in "Best Out of 3" Matches for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Place: 4TH PLACE MATCH-UP: Melissa Di Blasi (Top 16: 51 Points) VS Jessica Shun (Top 16: 51 Points) 4TH PLACE WINNER: Melissa Di Blasi 3RD PLACE MATCH-UP: Abbey Hermes (Top 16: 63 Points) VS Ethan Shun (Top 16: 59 Points) 3RD PLACE WINNER: Abbey Hermes 2ND PLACE MATCH-UP: Matt Shun (Top 16: 68 Points) VS Aaron Di Blasi (Top 16: 66 Points) 2ND PLACE WINNER: Matt Shun 1ST PLACE MATCH-UP: Susan Erne (Top 16: 69 Points) VS Jessica Gallagher (Top 16: 54 Points) 1ST PLACE WINNER: Susan Erne BONUS TECHNIQUE POINTS WINNER: Matt Shun (7 Bonus Technique Points in 12 Weeks) BONUS TECHNIQUE POINTS WINNER: Aaron Di Blasi (7 Bonus Technique Points in 12 Weeks) INDOMITABLE SPIRIT AWARD: Travis Green INDOMITABLE SPIRIT AWARD: Matt Shun Congratulations to each of our PointMaster Lyndhurst Championship Fighters! Respectfully, - Melissa Di Blasi, Sam Dan Chief Instructor & Director of Scheduling & Instructor Training, Lyndhurst School (Melissa.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com) - Aaron Di Blasi, Sam Dan Instructor, Lyndhurst School (Aaron.DiBlasi@TandTMartialArts.com)
Many of you have called and/or written me explaining that when you have attempted to print say, your Rank Requirements from the T&T Website, that what you received from your printer was less than desirable.Many of you have also indicated that printing from the T&T Website wasted a great deal of your ink in printing the solid borders and photos that line the left and right sides of the T&T Website. I am pleased to announce that this will NO LONGER be an issue for any T&T Student. I have mandated that our web developers implement Print Friendly Version pages for each of our Rank Requirements, Class Schedules, and Registration Pages throughout the T&T Website. These new "Print Friendly Version" Links, indicated by the presence of the printer icon above, will launch a separate page containing the same information from the page on which the link was clicked, but minus the borders and photos, and centered to print horizontally across a single sheet of paper. It is my hope that this new functionality will serve to increase our means of disseminating necessary information to each member of the T&T Family. Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
Registration Forms for the 2007 1st Annual "Spring Break" Breaking Championship are now available both here, as well as within the Document Center Section of the T&T Website.To access the Registration Form here, simply click on the thumbnail image of the Registration Form to the left. This will open the Registration Form in PDF format for easy printing. Once printed, simply fill out the Form, attach your Registration Fee, and either turn it in to any Certified T&T Instructor or Mail it directly to T&T Martial Arts at: T&T Martial Arts, Ltd. P.O. Box 360193 Cleveland, OH 44136 Please Note: JUNIOR COMPETITORS - In order to receive your 10 boards free of charge you must register no later than Friday, March 16th, 2007. Any Junior Competitor Registrations received following Friday, March 16th, 2007, will be required to pay $1.00 per board ($10.00 Total), in addition to their Registration Fee. Spectators may attend FREE OF CHARGE but seating will be limited. Standing room is always available. I, like many of you, look forward to observing the many strategies that are going to be utilized during this competition. It seems that the strategy-oriented nature of our 1st Annual "Spring Break" Breaking Championship has many of our Martial Arts Family signing up that would not normally compete in a breaking event. This influx of new talent is going to make the 2007 1st Annual "Spring Break" Breaking Championship one event that you will not want to miss! Respectfully, - Master Ted Beltavski E-Mail: MasterTed@TandTMartialArts.com Mobile: (440) 552-7635
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