 2001 West Coast Regional Championship Tournament
12/8/01
On December 8, 2001, students and instructors, ranked from 1st Section through 2nd Degree black belt, participated in the 2001 West Coast Regional Championship Tournament. Participants traveled to the Seattle area from Pennsylvania, California and Minnesota. Many carried home trophies but all carried home a sense of accomplishment.
Participants expressed a sense of elation that they had been able to push beyond their limitations and perform their forms and movements to the best of their ability. Others spoke of the extra time and encouragement they received from their instructor, and from Regional Representatives while preparing for the tournament. All experienced an increased understanding of the movements they were practicing, as well as a renewed interest in their overall practice.
 The main benefits of tournament competition come from focusing on a specific form and honing and developing that form over a period of months. Instructors help to encourage students to understand and practice the form as correctly as they can. In addition to the physical benefits a student gains through tournament preparation, such as more strength and flexibility, better coordination and control, students also can develop increased confidence, more acute attention to detail, and improved discipline. All this results in a better understanding of and noticeable gain in one's skill and ability level.
Many young students get the chance to gain from this experience also. And the support and encouragement of their family and friends is an intregral component to a successful experience.
Some of the forms demonstrated at the tournament were Bagwa Chung. Bagwa Chung builds strength and flexibility simultaneously and builds the foundation for the advanced movements and forms of Chung Moo. This photo shows Pal Gye.
 Tai Chi
Tai Chi Chung consists of offensive and defensive applications to maintain the body's natural balance. Practicing Tai Chi Chung builds inner strength and stress relief.
Kong Su.
Kong Su, also know as Tae Kwon Do, means kick and punch way, and the focus is on straight speed.
Kong Fu (or Kung Fu)
Kung Fu movement develops flexibility, coordination, strength and speed.
This year's tournament was honored with a guest appearance by Assistant National Instructor Bob. We also welcomed local and visiting Regional Head Instructors Larry , Frank Hunley, Kevin Fallon, and Jarrod Brooks.
 The tournament was followed by an awards ceremony at our annual holiday banquet.
Young students gain confidence, composure, and ultimately much satisfaction from participating in tournaments.
 
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