Fall classes start September 10, 2007 Welcome one and all to the SLU Karate Club website. This Fall of 2007, Karate Club will once again open its doors to eager martial artists. As it was in our previous semester, classes will be from 7:30-9:00 P.M. on Mondays and Thursdays evenings every week (Check Here For Any Changes to the Schedule). No expereince required to join. We also welcome those with martial arts experinece in other styles to join us. There is no obligation to pay dues until the end of September, so you can try the club for a few classes freely. If you decide to stay in the club, the dues are only $30 per semester. Come Join us! If for any reason you cannot make it to the first class we are accepting members for at least 3 weeks after the start date. If you have any questions please e-mail us at karate@slu.edu or ask the SLU Karate Ninja at slu.karate.ninja@gmail.com. Click here to view photos of the club's recent fall grading.      Fall 2006 Saint Louis University Karate Club

The Karate Club at Saint Louis University is an organization designed to allow students with a mutual interest in the Martial Arts to gather together and learn the art of Tang Soo Do.  The aims of the club are simple: we wish to promote not only the learning of Karate, but to increase student relationships through the spirit of competition and good sportsmanship.

About the Karate Club at Saint Louis University The Karate Club welcomes all Saint Louis University students and consists of an average of 40 members per semester. The Martial Art known as Cheezic Tang Soo Do is practiced in the club but all styles are accepted and welcome. No experience is needed to join the club.  Formal work-outs take place twice a week at the Simon Recreation Center. In addition to classes, the club participates in an annual tournament in Connecticut with other members of the Cheezic Federation.  Gradings are held at the end of each semester at which time ranks of achievement are awarded. For more information email us at karate@slu.edu. Honors and Awards Harry Needham Award Colored Belt System  (best viewed in I.E. 4.0 and up) Schedule of Events for 1999-2000 Click here to view photos of the club's recent fall grading. A Short History of Cheezic Tang Soo Do Although Tang Soo Do is a relatively modern martial art its basis, the Korean art Soo Bahk Do, has been in existence for many centuries.  Soo Bahk originated during the Silla Dynasty in the years 618 to 935 A.D..  The name "Tang Soo Do" is literally translated to mean "the way of the China Hand".  "Tang" represents the Tang Dynasty of China while "Soo" means hand and  "Do" is defined as a way or system. Grand Master Hwang Kee, founder of Tang Soo Do, mastered Soo Bahk Do and Tae Kyun, a Korean system known for its powerful kicks (not related to Tae Kwon Do), by the age of twenty-two.  At that time, in 1936, he traveled to Northern China where he encountered a style of martial artistry called the Tang Method.  From 1936 to 1945 he combined the techniques of Soo Bahk Do with those of the Tang Method and developed what was to be known as Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do although it was officially registered in Korea on November 9, 1945 as the Korean Soo Bahk Do Association. Tang Soo Do is a composite style made up of 60% Soo Bahk Do and 40% Chinese.  It is both a hard and soft style.  The term hard refers to the overt power and strength of the various techniques which are derived from Soo Bahk Do.  Soft refers to the more flowing aspect of the movements and the lack of direct confrontation.  The softness of Tang Soo Do comes from the Northern Chinese influence. The Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation was formed by Grand Master Robert Cheezic. From 1959 to 1961, while serving in the U.S. Air Force in Korea, he studied the art under the instruction of Grand Master Jae Shin, a student of Hwang Kee.  At the conclusion of his duty in Korea, Grand Master Cheezic returned to his hometown of Waterbury, Connecticut, where he began teaching this newly learned art.  In the ensuing years, Grand Master Cheezic has promoted hundreds of Black Belts and directs approximately fifty clubs throughout the United States and in Moscow. The Karate Club at Saint Louis University was formed in 1991 by Matt Warshauer.  He originally learned Tang Soo Do while attending Central Connecticut State University as an undergraduate and has since returned to that location.  His instructors are sixth degree Master Harry Needham and fifth degree Master Frank Capodicasa.  The Club has been instructed by Dan Bramer, Kate Steinhable and Keith Montgomery (all first degree black belts). Currently, the club is instructed by Beth Kovaly, a second degree black belt, and Chris Beardsley and Jamie Mize, both first degree black belts. Commands Cha Ryut Attention Ba Ro Return Ahn Jo Sit Choon Be Ready Shio Relax Shi Jak Begin Tora Turn Dwi Ro Tora Turn to Rear Ko Map Sum Ni Da Thank You Basic Stances Choon Be Ja Seh Ready Stance Chun Kul Ja Seh Front Stance Hu Kul Ja Seh Fighting Stance Kee Ma Ja Seh Horse Riding Stance Basic Hand Techniques Ha Dan Mahk Ki Low Defense Choong Dan Kong Kyuck Middle Section Punch Sang Dan Kong Kyuck High Punch Sang Dan Mahk Ki High Defense Ahneso Phaku Ro Mahk Ki Inside/Outside Block Phakeso Ahnu Ro Mahk Ki Outside/Inside Block Kwan Soo Kong Kyuck Spear Hand Punch Ssong Soo Ro Mahk Ki Double Handed Defense Choong Dan Hang Jin Side Punch Basic Foot Techniques Ahp Cha Ki Front Kick Yup Cha Ki Side Kick Tollyo Cha Ki Round House Kick Dwi Cha Ki Straight Back Kick Ahneso Phaku Ro Cha Ki Inside/Outside Crescent Kick Phakesu Ahne Ro Cha Ki Outside/Inside Crescent Kick Yup Hu Ryo Cha Ki Hook Kick Cchick Ki Axe Kick E Dan Ahp Cha Ki Front Jump Kick E Dan Yup Cha Ki Side Jump Kick E Dan Tollyo Cha Ki Jumping Round Kick E Dan Dwi Tollyo Cha Ki Jump Spinning Back Kick Terminology Tang Soo Do The Way of the China Hand Sah Bum Nim Instructor, Teacher Dan Black Belt Gup Color Belt Dojang Training Hall or Studio Do Bohk Uniform Hyung Form or Pattern Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun One Step Sparring Ja Yu Dai Ryun Free Sparring Ho Sin Sul Self Defense Kyuck Pa Breaking Ko Dan Ja Senior Dan Holder Yu Dan Ja Dan Holder Yu Gup Ja Gup Holder Cho Bo Ja Beginner Mahk Kee Block Kong Kyuck Attack Ki Hap Yell (Focus one's mind and energy) Shi Sun Focus of Eyes Chung Shim Balance Jung Kwon Fore Fist Kap Kwon Back Fist Jang Kwon Heel of Palm Soo Do Knife Hand Yuk Soo Do Ridge Hand Kwan Soo Spear Hand Soo Ki Hand Technique Jok Ki Foot Technique Cha Ki Kick Ha Dan Low Part Choong Dan Middle Part Sang Dan High Part Ahp Front Yup Side Dwi Back Hyungs Ki Cho Hyung Il Bu Ki Cho Hyung E Bu Ki Cho Hyung Sam Bu Pyung Ahn Cho Dan Chil San Il Roo Pyung Ahn E Dan Pyung Ahn Sam Dan Pyung Ahn Sa Dan Pyung Ahn Oh Dan Bassai Naihanchi Cho Dan Naihanchi E Dan Naihanchi Sam Dan Jin Do Oh Sip So Bo Ro Hai Kong Sang Koon Wang Shu Shi Shan Jion So Rim Jang Kwon Karate Club at Saint Louis University Constitution Article I Name: The Karate Club at Saint Louis University Article II Purpose: The SLU Karate Club is an organization designed to allow students with a mutual interest in the Martial Arts to gather together and learn the art of Karate. The aims of the club are simple: We wish to promote not only the learning of Karate, but to increase student relationships through the spirit of competition and good sportsmanship. In addition, the Karate Club at Saint Louis University shall reflect Saint Louis University's commitment to education and the Jesuit Catholic mission in their purpose and all their actions. Article III Membership: There are no requirements to join the SLU Karate Club. All students are welcome on an equal basis. Both beginner and advanced students are encouraged to join, as well as students from other styles of Karate. There is no limit to the number of students who may enroll in the club. (Provided the enrollment does not exceed the capacity of the workout area.). Article IV Officers: This club shall have four officers. As the need arises other offices may be added through the amendment process. The officers shall be chosen by a majority vote of quorum, and discretion of the instructor of the Club. New officers shall be elected at the last meeting of the school year. All officers may remain in office until they decide to cease active membership in the Club; officers may be removed from office if, with the majority consent of the instructor and the remaining officers, such action is required. Article V Offices: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Article VI Meetings: A meeting time shall be designated in accordance with the Department of Campus Recreation Administration. Classes will be held twice a week during PM hours. Special meetings may be called by the instructor and/or the President of the Club. In order to consider a class official, quorum shall be defined as one-third full membership in attendance. Article VII Faculty Advisor: Jerry Kurfman, Asst. Director, Simon Rec. Center. Article VIII Amendments: All amendments to the constitution shall first be agreed upon by the instructor and the officers of the club, and then will be brought before the members of the club for ratification. Article IX Ratification: This version of the constitution was ratified on September 28th, 2005. By-Laws: 1) All members have the right to participate in any activity in which the club may engage.  (Two work outs per week and any other function the officers and instructor of the Club deem beneficial to the Club's existence.)  All members have a duty to uphold the basic elements of good conduct:  Good sportsmanship and respect for their fellow students and instructor.  Any member of the Club may be expelled for gross violation of these duties.  The instructor and officers shall judge whether such a violation has occurred and will undertake means to remedy the situation.  Resignation of office shall be given to the instructor; there are no special requirements for resignation. 2) There shall be no honorary members. 3) At the inception of the Club there shall be no membership fees.  Such a fee may be introduced in the future through the amendment process.  There shall be an end of the semester testing fee which shall not exceed $25.  This fee shall go to the Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation.  This organization gives the instructor the permission to teach the art of Tang Soo Do.  Testing within the Cheezic Federation will result in a rank of achievement awarded to each student.  This rank will be designated by a colored belt system in addition to a grading certificate. 4) New officers or returning officers shall be assigned at the end of each year for the start of the corresponding year.  The four primary officers shall be chosen by the instructor from the various members of the club.  There shall be no restrictions as to who may apply for these positions.  It will be up to the instructor's discretion who will be most suited to administer the duties of said offices.  Duties of Club officers:  The President and Vice President shall act as a liaison between the Club and University Officials, including the Student Government Association.  The Secretary shall perform such duties as the President and Vice President deem necessary for the continued prosperity and enrollment of the Club. The Treasurer shall collect dues, keep the account in good standing, and do the club budget. 5) There shall be no Executive Committee. 6) Amending the By-Laws shall follow the same process as amendment of the Constitution. Amendments: 1)  As of October 5, 1991 by the suggestion of Student Life the name of the club shall be the Karate Club at Saint Louis University, rather than the Saint Louis University Karate Club.  The reason for this is to designate the club as a sponsored function rather than a University chartered athletic or sports team. 2)  As of October 5, 1991.  The club will be responsible for upholding and enforcing all procedures outlined by the Dept. of Campus Recreation governing the club's utilization of facilities under the Department's direction. 3)  There will be a ten dollar fee for the semester.  There are two reasons for this charge.  First, is the SGA"s lack of funding for the year, and second, is the Simon Recreation Center's time allotment policy which states that any club using the Rec. Center for more than three hours per week must pay a five dollar charge for each additional hour used. 4)  As of September 8, 1992 the club will raise its membership fee.  For new members it will be twenty dollars and for existing members it will be fifteen dollars. 5)  As of September 5, 1994 the club will raise its membership fee.  For new members it will be thirty dollars and for existing members it will be twenty five dollars. 6) As of September 28, 2005, the Secretary shall function as the Student Organization Cabinet (SOC) Representative, fulfilling all duties as requested by SGA.

For more information email us at karate@slu.edu. © 1999 Saint Louis University last update: March 2, 2002