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This Month's Words of Wisdom

"A man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder."

-- Thomas Carlyle

GrandMaster Dong's Instructor Class Video

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EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010 NEW CLASS SCHEDULES

HEADQUARTERS CLASS SCHEDULE

MIDLOTHIAN CLASS SCHEDULE

HARBOR POINT CLASS SCHEDULE

CHESTERFIELD CLASS SCHEDULE

2010 GUP BELT EXAMS SCHEDULE

Test location: Midlothian school

Midlothian Tnpk. At Sommerville Ct.

(1 mile West of Sycamore Square)

(804) 794-0877

Current Green & Purple Belts	1:00-1:50pm
Current White Belts	2:00-2:50pm

Current Yellow & Orange Belts

3:00-3:50pm

January 9	February 13	March 13	April 10
May 8	June 12	July 17	August 14
September 11	October 9	November 13	December 11

For Blue, Brown, Red, Black Tip and Black (Current Belt)

Test location: Headquarters school

Current Purple & Blue Belts	1:00-1:50pm
Current Brown, Red & Black Tip Belts	2:00-2:50pm
Chridren Black Belt	3:00-3:50pm

Adult Black Belt Belt

4:00-4:50pm

January 16	February 20	March 20	April 17
May 15	June 19	July 24	August 21
September 18	October 16	November 20	December 18

2010 Black Belt Promotion

Spring Black Belt Test: April 24, 2010 (turn in application by February 1)

Autumn Black Belt Test: October 2, 2010 (turn in application by August 1)

38th Annual Tournament

The annual School Tournament for Charity was held on Saturday,

November 7, 2009 at LC Bird High School in Chesterfield. This year's annual

tournament had a record attendance of over 1,100 people. The proceeds

raised went directly to support the Children's Hospital of Richmond Virigina.

The true spirit of the martial arts is the willingness to help others as well as

yourself. Thanks to everyone who participated, we raised $24,379 this year

and have raised over $245,000.

37th Annual Tournament

The annual School Tournament for Charity was held on Saturday,

November 1, 2008 at LC Bird High School in Chesterfield. We hold the

tournament annually to help raise money to support the Children's Hospital.

The true spirit of the martial arts is the willingness to help others as well as

yourself. Thanks to everyone who participated, we raised $24,200 this year

and have raised over $220,000.

A message from Grand Master Dong regarding the Tournament:

Thank you for helping to celebrate our 37^th year in the USA by participating

in our annual Children's Hospital fund raising tournament. We are very proud

of our students, their parents, families, friends and community for supporting

this very worthy cause. I believe this gives the community the opportunity to experience the True Martial Arts Spirit.

The pinnacle goal of progressive Martial Arts is the achievement of true

selflessness. Only by willingly giving of our time and talents can we improve

ourselves and our community. This is but one example of the True Martial Arts Spirit. I believe that progressive Martial Artists must practice this spirit in everything

they do, wherever they may be.

Those who helped make this year's annual tournament a success have my

deepest appreciation. My thanks go out to those who supported the fund

raising by purchasing advertising or tickets. Special thanks to those who

volunteered their time and talents by producing this year's program. Special

thanks also to the judges, participants, and parents who helped to make this

a successful event. I hope this selfless spirit can be carried by our younger

students to the next generation. Together we can promote a more peaceful

society through progressive Martial Arts.

Grand Master Seung Dong

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NBC CHANNEL 12 NEWS COVERAGE

On April 4, 2009, Master Doug Taylor tested for his 7th Degree Black Belt

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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BLACK BELT BREAKING DEMOSTRATIONS

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36th Annual Tournament

Over 300 Tournament Participants	Grand Master Dong kicks off the Tournament
Bill Lopez breaking 13 boards with knifehand	Happy Tournament Champs
Master Taylor prepares for a side kick	He broke 10 boards with his side kick. Wow!

On June 6, 2009 Bill lopez competed in the USBA/ISKA North American

Breaking Championships in Fairfield, CT and took First Place in the

Power Sidekick division by successfully breaking 9 boards (no spacers)

Grand Master Dong's Writes New Book Where Is My Black Belt?

Grand Master Dong has written a book entitled Where Is My Black Belt?

Barnes & Noble or at www.amazon.com by searching for

"Where Is My Black Belt?" or "Seung Dong". Note: If you would like your

book signed by Grand Master Dong, stop by the Headquarters Branch..

Testimonial Letters

To: Dong's Karate School,
As I advance from Black Tip to Bo Dan, I look at what I have gained from

Dong's School. My initial interest in Dong's was as an activity that my son

Cullen and I could share and enjoy together. However, this initial interest has

grown into better mental and physical health for myself as well as it has

given me a greater sense of purpose and accomplishment from what I have

learned from Grand Master Dong, the instructors and from being able to

assist others as a teaching assistant in the classes.

Grand Master Dong's School has provided me definite goals (e.g. stress

reduction, improved endurance, belt advancement, etc.) and has helped me

in achieving these goals. It has also allowed me to meet new people and

develop friendships where we work to achieve the same goal of bettering

ourselves and helping others.

Sincerely,

Darrell Purcell

To: Dong's School,

Participating in Tae Kwon Do for the past 11 years has allowed me to build

my level of discipline, and permitted me to become stronger physically every.

As I have grown up, Tae Kwon Do has built my respect for others and has

also allowed me to make some great friends along the way. These amazing

people have supported me not only in Tae Kwon Do, but in all of my

endeavors. My instructors and other members of my class have supported

me academically, and in other things. So far it has been a great experience

and has brought me to a new level of discipline in life; I look forward to

consistently moving forward in everything I try because of the foundation I

have in Tae Kwon Do. By succeeding in Tae Kwon Do at Dong's, I have done

better in school, at home and in many others aspects in my life. My grades

have improved, and my overall health has improved as well.

This is Your Newsletter!

The purpose of this Newsletter is to keep the students of Dong's School

informed about what is going on in the school and in the lives of the

students. In a lot of cases, the only way that we'll know about events is if you

tell us. This is your Newsletter. If you are aware of a past or upcoming event

or personal achievement that you think would be of interest to your fellow

students, please let us know!

The Newsletter is published by George Fearnow the beginning of every

month on the Internet at www.Dongs.com. Stories for the newsletter, or ideas

for stories, can be E-mailed to gmdong@dongs.com.They can also be

submitted to Grand Master Dong or Instructor Mike Grossman. The deadline
for summisions isthe 20th of each month for the next month's issue. We
would also like to hear your comments and suggestions. If you like this
Newsletter, please let us know!

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