Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation Clinic

Contributed by Mr. Randall Leverett, Cho Dan
Two Dragons Martial Arts, Amory, Mississippi
 

On Thursday, November 1st, Two Dragons Martial Arts of Amory, Mississippi hosted a two-hour clinic that is sure to be talked about for months to come.  The clinic was taught by Kwan Jang Nim John St. James who is the President and Founding Master of the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation located just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. 

In just five short months this Mississippi studio has gone from opening its doors to teaching 57 students in
3 weekly classes. It was particularly exciting for the students of the recently expanded Two Dragons Dojang to be in the company of one of the most senior Tang Soo Do Masters in the world.

Kwan Jang Nim St. James opened the clinic teaching Moo Do history and protocol. Then, for nearly an hour, the students demonstrated forms and techniques. From white belt forms all the way through black belt, everyone was enriched with the knowledge of how each form was developed and the history behind each one. 

In the second hour students, listened with rapt attention as Kwan Jang Nim St. James shared his expertise of empty handed forms and flow sets, along with the history and Shil Ki (practical application) associated with each movement. The student’s spirit and enthusiasm was high as time flew by, and at the conclusion, everyone was left wanting to know, “How soon Kwan Jang Nim St. James could come back again?” 

The following day, many students and instructors from Two Dragons Martial Arts departed for Montgomery, Alabama for the 2007 Southeast Regional Championships.  Upon their return to Amory it was clear that the students from Mississippi had represented their Dojang well. Along with their enthusiasm and motivation they returned home with 6 Gold Medals, 7 Silver Medals and 4 Bronze Medals. To learn more about the Korean traditional art of Tang Soo Do go to www.Atlantic-PacificTangSooDo.com to find a world-class studio near you.