belt test of 07-30-10

Belt Test Pictures on 02-06-2010

You all are looking very good. I would like to thank you all of you to showed your improvement on your test date. Please train harder and earn next belt level.

Welcome New President of Than Phong Martial Arts Federation

Grand Master Truong Nguyen Thuan
8th Dan Black Belt
Bachelor Degree in Business Management and Computer Engineer
President of Than-Phong Martial Arts Federation
Director of Than-Phong Taekwondo Institute
22766 Cypresswood Dr.
Spring, TX 77373
• 1954-1969 Northern Shaolin Kungfu Disciple
• 1968 Joined the Vietnam Air Force, practiced Taekwondo at Than-Phong Martial
Atrs Academy with Instructor Duc Phan.
• 1971 Tested and received 1st Dan - Than Phong Taekwondo (VN)
• 1973 Tested and received 2nd Dan - Than Phong Taekwondo (VN)
• 8/1975 Retested 2nd Dan with Grand Master Hee Ung Lee (President of ATA) in San
Antonio to qualify to teach at Guidry’s Taekwondo Academy in San Antonio, Texas.
• 1976-1977 Trained with Master S. Kang in Tulsa, Oklahoma
• 5/1977 Tested and received 3rd Dan at Hayward TKD Academy with Grand Master
Hee Ung Lee
• 6/1980 Tested and received 4th Dan, Sacramento, California with Grand Master Hee
Ung Lee
• 1982 Certified by Grand Master Nam Tae Hi as an ITF 4th Dan Black Belt holder
• 1/1986 Tested and received 5th Dan, by Vietnam Martial Arts Federation Board at
Master Duc Dang Taekwondo School, Orange County, California
• 1/1991 Tested and received 6th Dan by Vietnam Martial Arts Federation Board, San
Jose, CA.
• 2000 Promoted to 7th Dan, Than-Phong Intercontinental Martial Arts Federation, by
Grand Master Victor D. Phan
• 2004-2005 Master of the Year from USA Martial Arts
• 7/2004 Inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame
• 2004 ITF International Referee for the World Cup in Orlando, Florida
• 2005 Coaching Staff of The National Martial Arts Team
• 2005 Texas State Director of USA Martial Arts
Taekwondo Tournament Record:
• 3/1976 1st Place, light weight at Oklahoma Open Championship, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• 3/1977 California State Taekwondo Grand Champion, San Jose, USTU sanctioned.
• Same Tournament, with Hayward Taekwondo Academy Team, won 1st Place
Sparring.

Master Trang P. Tran is Certified & Experiences

I started TKD at Everett H.S. with Master Randy Lumsber, and training with Master Randy Lumsber at his DoJo from 1998 thru 2001 to certified 1st Degree Black Blet. I was assited Master Randy to teach TKD at Easter H.S. and his DoJo. I was represent The World Martial Arts DoJo to went to tournament at Grand Rapid by Grand Master Lee open. I got 2nd place in sparring.

In 2002, I certified 2nd DAN with Master Michael Hoa Vu, and open a Than Phong Taekwondo Academy in Lansing, MI. USA. I was teaching TKD at Dwight Rich Middle School, after school hours.
I was competed at the Tuplis TKD Champsionship, hosted by Master Michael Hoa Vu, I got 1st in Forms, and 3rd in breaking.
I had seminar with Master Roy from Can. and Grand Master Victor Duc Phan from California, speciality Nunchuka and Bo Staff

On June 2005, I tested and promoted to 3rd DAN by Master Michael Hoa Vu. at Holland, MI. USA. I was voluteer teaching TKD at Waverly Middle School with Mr. Anthony E. Walker

On 08-2008, I tested and Certified by Grand Master Victor Duc Phan to 4th Degree Black Belt of TKD in Peterborough, Canada.
I had seminar with Grand Master Duc Phan of WTF forms, and Weaponry with Master Roy in Peterborough, Canada.

On May 31, 2009, I got 1st in Breaking at the Great Lake Cup TKD Champsionship in Okemos, MI. USA, Shinn's Taekwondo Tournament.

Since April 2009, I am a owner and Operating Than Phong Taekwondo Michigan Director
at 3700 S. Waverly, Lansing, MI. 48911, telephone: 517-402-5899.

01-2010, I am Voluteer to teach TKD at Boy & Girl Club in Lansing, Michigan.

04-17-10. Master Trang Tran got 3rd place in Form, and 2nd place in Sparring at AAU Taekwondo Championships at Marysville.

Welcome From Master Trang Tran

Master Trang Tran began training in 1998. He started teaching in 1999. He now owns and opperates Than Phong Taekwondo-The Planet Martial Arts in Lansing. He has taken great care to teach a complete self defence program that is designed to accomodate everyones unique abilities. He teaches a regimented class that encourages discipline but also keeps it fun and interesting. He has trained in Hapkido with Master Randy Lumber 7 DAN. He is also trained Taekwondo with Grand Master Victor Duc Phan 9th DAN, the President of the Planet Martial Arts Federation. He is always looking for the best of the martial arts to bring into his teachings. He excells in kicking and take down maneuvers. He also enjoys teaching escrima or stick fighting. He loves teaching kids and workout with the adults. He feels that the martial arts is a benefit for all to enjoy.

Minimum Requirments For TKD Belt Test & Ranking

White Belt: 10th Gup-Beginer Level
10 wks, block set # 1, Basic Taekwondo Kicks, Stances, and Punches, Basic Korean Terminology and Basic history of TKD-Than Phong

Yellow Stripe Belt: 9th Gup-Beginer Level
10 wks, Kibon 1, Kibon 2, Sasu Juryki, Understand basic Korean Terminology and basic history of TKD (Than Phong)

Yellow Belt: 8 Gup-Beginer Level
10 wks, Taeguk II Jang, Chon Ji, Breaking 1 board, Sparring, Self Defense, 12 Basic techniuqe of Nunchuka, and Understand basic Korean Terminology and basic history of TKD (Than Phong)

Green Stripe Belt: 7 Gup-Beginer Level
10 wks, Taegeuk EE Jang, Dan Gun, Breaking 1 board, Sparring, Self Defense, Nunchuka, (Kid is not required to know) Understand basic Korean Terminology and basic history of TKD (Than Phong)

Green Belt: 6 Gup-Intermediate Level
12 wks, Taegeuk SAM Jang, Do San, Breaking 2 boards, ( 14 and younger is 1 board), Sparring, Self Defense, Nunchaku, Understand basic Korean Terminology and basic history of TKD (Than Phong)

Blue Stripe Belt: 5 Gup-Intermediate Level
12 wks, Taegeuk SA Jang, Won Hyo, Breaking 2 boards, Sparring, Self Defense, Nunchaku, Understand basic Korean Terminology and basic history of TKD (Than Phong)

Blue Belt: 4 Gup-Intermediate Level
12 wks, Taegeuk OH Jang, Yul Gok, Breaking 2 boards, Sparring, Self Defense, Nunchaku, Understand basic Korean Terminology and basic history of TKD (Than Phong)

Red Stripe Belt: 3 Gup-Advance Level
14 wks, Taegeuk YOOK Jang, Joon Gun, Breaking 2 boards, (Adult is breaking 3 boards) Sparring, Self Defense, Nunchaku, Understand basic Korean Terminology and basic history of TKD (Than Phong)

Red Belt: 2 Gup-Advance Level
14 wks, Taegeuk CHIL Jang, Toi Gye, Breaking 2 boards, (Adult is breaking 3 boards) Sparring, Self Defense, Nunchaku, Understand basic Korean Terminology and basic history of TKD (Than Phong)

Black Stripe Belt: 1 Gup-Advance Level
14 wks, Taegeuk PAL Jang, Hwa Rang, Breaking 2 boards, (Adult is breaking 3 boards) Sparring, Self Defense, Nunchaku, Understand basic Korean Terminology and basic history of TKD (Than Phong)

Black Belt: Assistant Instructor
6 months to 1 year, Koryo, Choong Moo, Breaking 3 boards, (Adult is 4 boards) Sparring, Self Defense, Nunchaku, Bo Staff, Understand basic Korean Terminology and basic history of TKD (Than Phong). Tournament is required.

1 DAN: Instructor
1 year to 2 years, Keumgang, Kwang Gae, Breaking 4 boards, (Adult is 5 boards) Sparring, Self Defense, Nunchaku, Bo Staff, Understand basic Korean Terminology and basic history of TKD (Than Phong), Able to teach a TKD class. Tournaments are Required.

2 DAN: Instructor
2 years to 3 years, TaeBaek, Po Eun, Breaking 4 boards & 1 bricks, (Under 13 year old is no bricks) Sparring, Self Defense, Nunchaku, Bo Staff, Understand basic Korean Terminology and basic history of TKD (Than Phong), Able to teach a TKD class. Tournaments and Referee Skills are required.

3 DAN: Senior Instructor (Must be 14 and older)
3 years to 4 years, Pyongwon, Gae Baek, Breaking 5 boards & 2 bricks, Sparring, Self Defense, Nunchaku, Bo Staff, Understand basic Korean Terminology and basic history of TKD (Than Phong), Able to teach a TKD class. Tournaments and Referee Skills are required.

4 DAN: Master Instructor (Must be 18 and older)
4 years to 5 years, Sip Jin, Eui Am, Breaking 6 boards & 3 bricks, Sparring, Self Defense, Nunchaku, Bo Staff, Understand basic Korean Terminology and basic history of TKD (Than Phong), Able to teach a TKD class. Tournaments, Seminar and Referee Skills are required.

5 DAN: Master Instructor (Must be 24 and older)
5 years to 6 years, Jitae, Cheowon, Choong Jang, Juche, Sam II, Breaking 8 boards & 4 bricks, Sparring, Self Defense, Nunchaku, Bo Staff, Understand basic Korean Terminology and basic history of TKD (Than Phong). Tournaments, Seminar and Referee Skills are required.

6 DAN: Senior Master Instructor (Must be 30 and older) (no physical test is required)
6 years to 7 years, Known up to 5 DAN, and Hansoo, Ilyo, Yoo Sin, Choi Yong, Yon Gae, Ul Ji
Summit TKD documents to the Federation to be approved

7 DAN: Grand Master Instructor ( Must be 36 and older) (no physical test is required)
7 years to 8 years, Known up to 6 DAN, and 19 WTF forms, 25 ITF forms
Promoted by Federation

8 DAN: Grand Master Instructor(Must be 42 and older) (no physical test is required)
8 years to 9 years, Known up to 7 DAN, and 19 WTF forms, 25 ITF forms
Promoted by Federation

9 DAN: Senior Grand Master Instructor ( Must be 47 and older)
9 years and more, Known up to 8 DAN, Must be promoted by the World Head Quarter.

Tenets of Taekwondo and Meaning

Courtesy: Le Phep: Students must show respect to their instructors, to higher-ranking students and to all others. Students must be polite and encourage a sense of justice. Students must constantly look within themselves and not be quick to judge others.

Integrity: Liem Chanh: One must be able to define right and wrong and have the conscience, if wrong,to feel remorse. Within the training hall, one must honestly attempt to do whatever the instructor asks. If you are asked to do 20 pushups, do not do only 10 because the instructor is not watching you. Outside the training hall, students must not misrepresent themselves or rationalize their behavior.Perseverance: Nothing of any true good comes easy.

Perseverance: Nhan Nai: It's patience are required to excel at anything. Perseverance means sticking to it. If you fail the first time, or even the hundredth time, try again, confident that you will succeed as long as your purpose is worthy.

Self Control: Tu Chu: This tenet is extremely important inside and outside the training hall, either conducting oneself in free sparring or in one's personal affairs. Good self-control in free sparring enables you to execute stunning techniques without injuring your partners. Good self-control in daily life allows you to work comfortably and confidently with others.

Indomitable Spirit: Bat Khuat: Never be afraid to be yourself and trust your judgment. Indomitable spirit is what enables you to keep your ideals and your identity in the face of overwhelming pressures. It is the strength to reject the things that "everyone else is doing" if you believe them to be wrong.