Combat Hapkido Black Belt Booklet - Apr 2009

April 17, 2009April 2009 Combat Hapkido Advanced/Black Belt Testing

COMBAT HAPKIDO

ADVANCED & BLACK BELT ROCKY Mtn.

REGIONAL TESTING

APRIL 17, 2009

April 2009 Combat Hapkido Advanced/Black Belt Testing

COMBAT HAPKIDOIn 1990 Grandmaster Pellegrini officially named his style of Hapkido “Combat Hapkido” (Chon-Tu Kwan Hapkido in Korean). The name clearly identifies it and sets it apart from other so-called “traditional” styles of Hapkido. It is also referred to as the “Science of Self Defense”.Combat Hapkido is an extremely realistic and versatile discipline of self protection that includes an extensive variety of joint locks, kicks, strikes, take downs, pressure points, ground survival, disarming techniques and the use of selected weapons. The result is a comprehensive Self Defense system enjoyable to learn, safe to practice and most of all, totally effective.Combat Hapkido’s dynamic concepts are based on scientific principles of anatomy and biomechanics as well as psychology and strategy. It is well suited for men and women of all ages and sizes because physical strength and athletic abilities are not essential. The emphasis is on redirecting the assailants’ aggression and power back toward them with little effort and minimum force on your part.Creating this system did not mean “inventing” the techniques. It was a matter of selecting, from a vast body of knowledge, the most realistic, effective and practical ones, modifying others and then combining and arranging those techniques in a structured method of instruction designed for individuals of all physical abilities living in a modern society. Grandmaster Pellegrini continues to research, study and learn and, as a result, the Combat Hapkido system will be further refined and will continue to evolve and adapt to changing situations.Combat Hapkido is ideal for those individuals who do not have the time, desire or ability to commit themselves to the demanding study of a traditional martial art and are not interested in the “sport” aspect required by many systems. The essence of Combat Hapkido is pure Self Defense. It is the synthesis of scientific principles, realistic applications and plain common sense.Grandmaster Pellegrini first received unofficial approval for Combat Hapkido by Grandmaster In Sun Seo while training in Pusan, Korea in 1993. After 6 years of monitoring and supervision, Grandmaster In Sun Seo granted Combat Hapkido official recognition and “Kwan” accreditation in 1999. This unprecedented act established Combat Hapkido as a legitimate style of Hapkido, registered with the World Ki-Do Federation and recognized by the Korean government. The official Korean name for our system is “Chon-Tu Kwan Hapkido”. The ceremony of official recognition was held in Boca Raton, FL. on March 27th, 1999 during a 2 day intensive seminar conducted by Grandmaster In Sun Seo, hosted by the ICHF. Grandmaster Pellegrini was presented with the official Certificate of approval by the World Ki-Do Federation / Korea Ki-Do Association.

WHAT COMBAT HAPKIDO IS:

A new, modern style of Hapkido • A totally scientific approach to Self Defense • A realistic and effective discipline of personal • protection A dynamic and flexible program of learning • and teaching the science of Self Defense The result of over 35 years of Martial Arts • study, research, application and synthesis

WHAT COMBAT HAPKIDO IS NOT:

A new Martial Art • Traditional Hapkido with a different name • A "Free-Style" type of Martial Art • A Sport • An amateurish mix of random techniques • from different Martial Arts

April 17, 2009April 2009 Combat Hapkido Advanced/Black Belt TestingGrandmaster John Pellegrini - Founder of Combat HapkidoGrandmaster Pellegrini started his martial arts training at the age of 11 in Italy with Judo, the only art available to him at that time. Later Grandmaster Pellegrini studied some Kung-Fu in a local gym up to the age of 17. While in the Army Grandmaster Pellegrini trained in Jujitsu. Upon moving to the US he received his first of many Black Belts in 1971 in the art known as Shotokan Karate. He then moved to New York and switched to Tae Kwon Do and has remained in the Korean arts ever since. Grandmaster Pellegrini has had many different hapkido instructors with his first being JI Sung Song. He is currently a student under Grandmaster In-Sun Seo. Over the last 30 plus years Grandmaster Pellegrini has studied and applied many different aspects of martial arts training. After many years of development and study, Grandmaster Pellegrini decided that Hapkido was, in his opinion, the most practical method of self-defense. However he did find several areas of study in Hapkido that were not practical in a combat situation (self-defense). Thus he founded Combat Hapkido.

Master Steve Materkowski - ICHF Regional DirectorMaster Steve Materkowski began studying martial arts in Michigan in 1975. He began his studies with Judo and European Style Fencing. Master Materkowski was first introduced to Tae Kwon do while enlisted in the U.S. Navy. In 1985, he began formal study with Master K.Y. Park, in Fremont, CA. Master Park emphasized a broad approach to Korean Martial Arts, which included Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido and Weapons. After moving to Colorado in 1988, Master Materkowski continued his study of Korean Martial Arts. At this point he also began to study other martial arts including various Philipino Martial Arts. In 1992, Master Materkowski began studying with Grandmaster Vthor Braun. This further enhanced his understanding and skills in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido and Weapons. At this time Master Materkowski was also introduced to Guru Tuan William de Thourars and his unique art of Kun Tao Silat. 1995 was an instrumental year in that Master Materkowski became affiliated with

Grandmaster John Pellegrini. Through his association with the ICHF, Master Materkowski introduced Combat Hapkido to the Rocky Mountain region. Master Materkowski was appointed the Colorado State Director for the ICHF in 1993. He received his 6th Dan Combat Hapkido Ranking in 2005. Master Materkowski was appointed as the Rocky Mountain Regional Director for the ICHF in 2001. Master Materkowski is also a member of the Masters Council for the Independent Tae Kwon Do Association, under Grandmaster John Pellegrini and Master Randy Kirkby. He is currently ranked as a 5th Dan in Tae Kwon Do through the ITA and he also holds Master Instructor Certification through both the ITA and the World Ki Do Federation. Currently Master Materkowski is the owner of Defensive Response Training in Conifer, Colorado and travels the Rocky Mountain region teaching clinics in Combat Hapkido and Weapons.

9th Dan Combat Hapkido - World Ki-Do Federation• Founder of Combat Hapkido - President of ICHF• 9th Dan Tae Kwon Do - Founder of the ITA• Instructor certification in Jeet Kune Do and Akido• Master Instructor Certification in “Cane Masters”•

Founder/President of “International • Police Defensive Tactics Institute”Founder/President “Military Combatives • Association”


Mr. Hal Gustin – InstructorMr. Hal Gustin’s martial arts passion began in 1968, when, for his 17th birthday, his parents enrolled him in a nearby Tae Kwon Do studio in Indianapolis, Indiana. He trained in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido until going to MIT. Returning to MIT for graduate school in 1980 he helped manage and instructed at the MIT Tae Kwon Do Club from 1980-82. Mr. Gustin currently holds a 3rd Dan in Tae Kwon Do and is a Master Instructor with the Cane Masters self defense system. Mr. Gustin also holds a 2nd Dan in Combat Hapkido and heads the Combat Hapkido Program at Parker Academy of Martial Arts.Mr. Gustin feels that his mission is to help all students grow to their full potential,

regardless of challenges some may face, such as attention deficit disorder, cerebral palsy, arthritis, or injuries. He wants to help each person learn to appreciate themselves without negative comparisons to others.

Master Eric Mayes - Regional DirectorMaster Eric Mayes started training purposefully in martial arts in the very early ‘90s. He found his way into bujutsu. There he studied several styles of ninjutsu, aikijutsu, jujutsu, kenjutsu, tantojutsu, bojutsu, jojutsu, escrima, kali, and arnis. He trained in lin kuei kung fu, sul sa, muho kenpo, and silat. Master Mayes then, all too briefly, studied Russian Systema.He later got involved with the ICHF. Master Mayes is currently a 4th Degree Black Belt with the ICHF. He is the Rocky Mountain Region Director of Weapons and Ground Survival. Almost simultaneously with his ICHF training, he also started training in Hock Hochheim’s Scientific Fighting Congress. Under Mr. Hochheim he is now an Unarmed Combatives Instructor and holds Black Belts and instructor status in Mr. Hochheim Karatejutsu and Archipeligan Combatives. Master Mayes then began training with Mr. Mike Janich and his Martial Blade Craft system. He earned Instructor number 007 (no significance in that, I just like the number) in the summer of 2008.Master Mayes teaches at United Martial Arts (UMAC) and provides advanced training to ICHF students throughout the Rocky Mountain Region.

Mr. Bud Brasier – InstructorMr. Bud Brasier began training in martial arts in 1999 with his son, Michael. After two years of training and competing in Tae Kwon Do he was unable to continue due to work commitments. Mr. Brasier founded, and has been managing, Emerging Technology Solutions, Inc. since 1996, which has afforded him the opportunity to travel to more than 40 countries around the world. He also co-owns Tidbits - Denver Metro Area newspaper with Miriam Zoole.Mr. Brasier discovered Combat Hapkido in 2006 and has been very involved in this martial art ever since. He received his 1st Degree Black Belt in Combat Hapkido in 2008 and is the Chief Combat Hapkido Instructor at Family Martial Arts Center. He received his Anatomical Targeting Strategy (pressure points) Instructor certification in April 2009. Mr. Brasier is also the ICHF Rocky Mountain Region Marketing Director.Mr. Brasier graduated magna cum laude with an MBA in Marketing and Finance from San Jose State University and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Park College in Management. He is a Vietnam era (1973-1977) veteran with the U. S. Air Force and was honorably discharged. Mr. Brasier is also an avid scuba diver and is currently working on his Dive Master/Instructor certification.

INSTRUCTORS


Ms. Miriam Zoole - 1st Dan Combat Hapkido Black Belt CandidateMs. Miriam Zoole entered the world of martial arts 6 years ago when her daughters started Tae Kwon Do. After a few years of sitting on the side and just “being there”, she decided to give it a go herself. For several months she debated whether Tae Kwon Do was right for her. She kept “threatening” to start Tae Kwon Do until one day, while sitting waiting for her daughters’ classes to finish, she heard about the International Combat Hapkido Federation and Combat Hapkido.

Combat Hapkido turned out to be just what she was looking for. Size, strength and physical ability didn’t matter. There are no jump spinning flying any things and the techniques learned to defend one’s self can be used in a variety of circumstances. Some physical conditioning and cardio was involved which would help shed some unwanted weight.

Nearly three years and 40 pounds later, Miriam is ready to test for her 1st Dan. What many people view as the goal, Miriam sees as just the beginning. “It’s not about the belt itself,” says Miriam “it’s about life’s lessons I have learned in the past three years. It’s about passing on knowledge and sharing it with others and what can be achieved when you persist. It’s about identifying where I lack aptitude and finding others to help me improve in those areas.” Miriam has already taught many classes and is eager to continue helping to develop the Rocky Mountain ICHF program, especially for women by providing women’s self defense classes throughout the Denver Metro Area.

Besides Combat Hapkido, Miriam has learned much in the past three years. Some of her more enjoyable activities include co-owning Tidbits - Denver Metro Area newspaper with her partner Bud Brasier, Scuba Diving - where she has progressed to Advanced Diver and is one class shy of earning both her Rescue Diver and Master Diver certifications, skiing, travelling, playing her keyboard and enjoying life no matter what it brings.

Miriam would like to thank everyone for attending this special occasion, specifically Grandmaster John Pellegrini, Grandmaster Chris Natzke, Master Steve Materkowski, Master Eric Mayes, Mr. Hal Gustin, her daughters Sam and Leah, her “step” kids Michael, Samantha and Stephanie, and a special Thank You to Bud Brasier; her partner, friend and teacher who motivated her, encouraged her, and pushed her into realizing that the only way to move forward is to do something you’ve never done before. Thank you!


Mr. Bradley Day - Deputy Black Belt CandidateMr. Bradley Day (49) is a Colorado native born and raised in Westminster Colorado. He is married to Keely Day and has a son Taylor (18), and a daughter Tiffany (27). Brad is Chief of Maintenance for a corporate flight department at Centennial Airport.

Brad started practicing martial arts at Martial Arts USA in October 2006 with his son Taylor. Brad and Taylor began training in martial arts because they felt it would help keep them in shape and was something they could do together as father and son. Soon after, Martial Arts USA merged with Parker Academy of Martial Arts and he has continued his training in Tae Kwon Do there. He received his 1st Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do in October of 2008. He began training in Combat Hapkido in June of 2006 and has attained the rank of Red/Black belt.

Mr. Scott Smith - High Red Belt CandidateMr. Scott Smith has been taking Combat Hapkido at PAMA for approximately 3 years since Hal Gustin started the program. Scott really appreciates the dedication of Mr. Gustin to the art and his willingness to share Combat Hapkido with the PAMA students. When Mr. Gustin started the Combat Hapkido program, Scott thought that the soft skills and “close in” self defense skills would be a perfect complement for Taekwondo. He started in Taekwondo as a father-daughter activity in 2004. Scott and Jessica started taking Parker Academy of Martial Arts (PAMA) family classes at ages 44 and 11 respectively. Almost 5 years later and much more flexible, he continues

to enjoy the opportunity to train with his daughter in the healthy, fun environment at PAMA.

As a colored belt in Taekwondo, Scott completed his first martial arts tournament on March 17th, 2007; where he won the adult Grand Championship. Scott completed his second martial arts tournament on August 11th, 2007; where he won the adult Grand Championship as a Cho Dan Bo. In February, 2009, he competed in the multi school tournament in the Black Belt division and took 3rd place in the Power Breaks.

His most memorable experience as a Martial Artist was spending a day with a group passing out sandwiches and talking to the homeless in downtown Denver with his daughter as part of the random acts of kindness in the Taekwondo 16 week Candidacy program. The leadership of Master Natzke and Master Gustin in helping others from building houses for the poor to inspiring other students to do kind deeds really illustrates the “heart” side of our martial arts.

Scott would like to extend a special thanks to Bud Brasier for starting the Advanced Belt classes at PAMA in preparation for the testing. Also, Scott would like to express his appreciation to Eric Mayes for the expert guidance in his lessons. It is truly fun to spend time with such dedicated martial artists.

Scott works for a large software company where he specializes in Service Management, Operational Best Practices, and Asset Management.


Mr. Neil Schroder - High Red Belt CandidateMr. Neil Schroder was first introduced to marital arts in college when a dorm mate who just attained black belt offered to give instruction in TKD just to get teaching experience.

He received a commission in the United States Air Force upon graduation from college and during his first assignment joined a Jhoon Rhee TKD school; he advanced to blue belt before being transferred to a location that did not have J.R. school.

He changed direction and took up medieval weapons fighting in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). After leaving the military Neal moved to Colorado; filling his free time by playing in multiple sports leagues. He attended 3 regional ICHF seminars over 3 years before eventually joining the Combat Hapkido school under Master Materkowski.

REMEMBERING...

October 2006 - Combat Hapkido Class Picture

Mr. Alex Putica - Red Belt CandidateMr. Alex Putica began his martial arts training in Tae Kwon Do in September 2006 and then also began Combat Hapkido in June 2007 at Parker Academy of Martial Arts.

Mr. Putica is a certified Tae Kwon Do instructor and teaches classes at PAMA. He is testing for his 1st Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do on April 25, 2009.

Mr. Putica is testing for Red Belt in Combat Hapkido.


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Family Martial Arts Center (FMAC)15400 E. Smoky Hill Rd Aurora, CO 80015(303) 699-1800www.familymartialarts.net

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United Martial Arts Center (UMAC)1610 E. Girard PlaceEnglewood, CO 80113(303) 783-9632www.umac.us

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