Reading Time: 2 minutes Wherever you live, attending the National Festival has always meant, and will continue to mean, one of two different travel and cost experiences in order to participate. The time commitment and the financial commitment required to experience this remarkable event are principle reasons why only the most dedicated and committed practitioners (typically, less than 15% of all members) usually participate in the National Festival.

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Reading Time: 3 minutes I can’t bid for the National Festival destination right now because I have commitment issues. Heck, this year isn’t even over, things in my life are uncertain and my schedule is hectic and always changing, plus I am broke and have no money, so how can I possibly be expected to place a bid right now for a future National Festival destination when I do not even know for sure when the event will be or where it will be!?  And on top of all that I am a Gup and I heard Gups can’t even attend.

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70th Anniversary Challenge Chip Side 1

Reading Time: 2 minutes In support of the 2012 Region 2 Fundraising goals, Master Roberto Bonefont has personally sponsored a fundraising initiative with all proceeds going toward Region 2 fundraising goals. He has designed a one-of-a-kind, 70th Anniversary Challenge Chip (shown below) featuring the World Moo Duk Kwan emblem and the image of our Founder Kee Hwang and his…

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Reading Time: < 1 minute The U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation’s Instructors and Officials provides members with training opportunities and event experiences that are absolutely the highest value per dollar offered anywhere. Today I received an email announcement from another martial art organization for their SINGLE DAY seminar that does NOT include food or lodging and it…

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