Become A Part of Our Winning Tradition!
You've always wanted to do it yourself, or maybe you think it would be great for your kids...
TAE KWON DO!
We're not only one of the oldest Tae Kwon Do schools in the entire Washington area, but we're also ONE OF THE BEST! Our students have won more championships and grand championships than any other school in the area. We have competed in several different arenas, including the AAU, the USTU, NASKA, SKI, NBL, the Open Point Circuit, and the Promoters Plus Circuits. Not to mention that the head instructor (9th Degree Black Belt, James Wyatt), is one of the most recognized Tae Kwon Do Black Belts in the area. In addition to that, 85% of the youth members are HONOR ROLL STUDENTS at their academic schools. We're expanding our class size to 100 Tae Kwon Do students and we'd like for you to be a part of it.
To read how you and your whole family can be a part of our winning tradition, click here!
Happy New Year!!!!!
We Have So Much To Do in the New Year!
This year, we will celebrate more than 27 years of service to our community, and with that, we have so much to do to keep our program one of the best in the area. We're planning new events, improving on the old ones and working to keep up with the martial arts times.
In the coming months we will:
- Have All of the teaching Black Belts become CPR/AED certified
- Train our students in Korean Handwriting
- Attend the International Hall of Honor Awards in Ohio
- Have the Spring and Summer Simsa for the Under Belts
- Have the Fort Washington and the Reston Outdoor Training Workshops
- Have our Female Students participate in the "All Female" Martial Arts Tournament
- Test several Black Belts for the next Degree Level
- Host the JW Spring Classics Martial Arts Tournament
- Participate in several "Out of the Area" Martial Arts Tournaments
- Several Weapons Workshops and Seminars
- Host our First Summer Weekend Martial Arts Campout in Reston, VA
- Host the "Master's Tea" For the Black Belt Candidates
- Test several senior Students for the Black Belts
- Have our Youth Students participate in the JW Kids Classics Martial Arts Tournament
And last, but not at all the least, we're adopting a new motto for this year. It was created by Black Belt Candidate Alan Thomas of the Reston location. There are many of you who wonder if you too can become a WTKDC Black Belt. Well, this is our answer.
Click here to view.
It's gonna be a great year for us so...Get Ready For It!
It's HERE!!!
Master Wyatt's New Monthly Column....
"JUST KICKIN' IT!".
Now, you can read the opinion and thoughts of some of the areas most respected martial arts leaders in my new column called, "Just Kickin" It!".
The column will feature articles written each month from Masters and Grandmasters on General Martial Arts, their favorite techniques, the tournament circuit, martial arts tradition and etiquette, their style or system history and a lot more. Read the comments of the professionals who have more than 30 years of experience in the martial arts.
This month's article will be written by my good friend Clarence Murray, owner and founder of Murray's Okinawan Karate.
Clarence P. Murray, Head Instructor of Murray’s Okinawan Karate, currently holds the rank of 7th Degree Black Belt (Nanadan) in the Okinawan Shorin-Ryu style of Karate. He operates Murray’s Okinawan Karate located in Mitchellville, Md.
Master Murray began studying martial arts in 1963. He received his black belt in Karate in 1969 and has taught the martial arts to students of all ages for over thirty years in the Washington Metro area. He is nationally known for his expertise of traditional okinawan weapons, specializing in the Sai. As a matter of fact, Master Murray and his weapons demo team were featured on ABC Wide World of Sports in 1975.
Master Murray has received numerous awards for his contributions to martial arts, including the Everhart’s Nippon Kenpo Karate-Do Living Legend Award and was inducted into the North American Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1995. He has also been featured in the Washington Times, Official Karate, Karate Illustrated and Black Belt magazines. Clarence Murray and his weapons demo team were featured on ABC Wide World of Sports in 1975.
Master Murray is a real "Traditionalist" when come to martial arts, and that's why he has chosen to write about the Effectiveness of Traditional Martial Arts in Today's Urban Settings. Click here to read this facinating article.
What's YOUR
New Year's Resolution?
It's resolution time again, and first on your list is to lose weight and eat more healthfully. But how exactly do you go about doing that -- and how do you keep yourself from becoming a resolution dropout once Feb. 1 rolls around? Here are some very important tips from
Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD could help you make your resolution work for you. Click Here to see the article
Master Wyatt and Others Receive the Prestigous "Pioneer Award"
Holding their specially designed awards, standing left to right is Hanshi Clarence Murray, Master Wyatt, Mfundi Dennis Brown, Grandmaster Furman Marshall and Dr. Joseph Parrish
Dad and Daughter
Senior WTKDC Black Belt, Kyosanim Jamese Wyatt poses with her father, Kwanjangnim James Wyatt, as she holds her induction award into the 2009 Pioneer Award
Because of YOU,
Was a Huge Success!!
Last year's JW Spring Classics Martial Arts Tournament was a HUGE success, and now, we're getting ready for the 2010 JW Spring Classics . Click on the link to read what Master Wyatt had to say about this exciting event The 2009 JW Spring Classics
The WTKDC Black Belt Club members show why they are among the top in the Mid-Atlantic Region at the JW Classics!
   
Former WTKDC Student,
Tawana Hagans,
Dies Of A Very Rare Disease
One of the first females of the WTKDC was the young and athletic, Tawana Hagans. Tawana was a driving force for getting more females to join our Tae Kwon Do program. After attending Johnson C. Smith University, she not only became a Prince George's County Police Officer, but she began to promote and expand in her business savy. This was an article from a newsletter Inside the Q in Charlotte. While it tells a lot of how she lived and love life, it could never express how much we miss and love her. http://www.qcitymetro.com/qcitymetroblog/post.cfm/in-memory-of-ko-ko
It Was GREAT!
The JW Kids Classics
The WTKDC Adult Students are BIG Winners At The Worldgate Challenge
The Reston Adults walked away with several 1st place awards at the 2009 World Gate Challenge, in Herndon, Virginia. The Adults brought back more than 23 awards, including Nine 1st place trophies.
Now, everyone is in training to participate in own JW Spring Classics Tournament in May, 2010.
To see some pictures of our winners, click on this link Worldgate Challenge 2009 .
After More Than 15 Years of Service and Dedication to the WTKDC, Myra Gerald Receives a WTKDC
"Honorary Black Belt"
Myra Gerald has been an icon for the WTKDC for more than 15 years. She has been an Administrator, an Instructor, a Teacher, a Coordinator, a Project Manager and until she has to have major surgery, a Tae Kwon Do Student.
As a matter of fact, her whole family was a part of the WTKDC organization, with her son, Kenneth Gerald, Jr. acheiving his Black Belt and then going on to attend Grambling University.
On Sunday, November 1, 2009, Myra was awarded an Honorary Black Belt by Master Wyatt before a huge crowd of on-lookers at the JW Kids Classics Martial Arts Tournament.
Master Wyatt says that he is sure, that had it not been for Myra's surgery, she would have definitely went on to be a WTKDC Black Belt. She now has several responsibilities and priviliges of being a WTKDC Black Belt, including learning and participating in Blcak Belt Forms, assisting in Underbelt Testing and a lot more.
Congratulations goes out to Myra, and we are looking forward to seeing a lot of you in the future!
Myra Gerald and Vice Mayor Eddie Martin, stand with several Black Belt Masters and Grandmasters, including Master Wyatt, Clarence Murray, Nestor Folta, Furman Marshall, Robert McDuffy, Joe Parrish, Russell Hardesty John Cloyd and Juan Davis, as she receives her Honorary Black Belt and Certificate.
Introducing, Our Next
Black Belt Candidate....
Alan  Thomas
The Six feet, Six inch Brown Brown Belt is next in line for earning his Black Belt from the WTKDC. Alan has been an icon at the Reston location of the school for more than six years. Read more about Alan by clicking on this link... CandidateAlanThomas
At The Washington Tae Kwon Do Club, Our Students Learn More Than Just
"Kicking and Punching"
The Study of Korean Writing and Korean History is not Easy, but...the WTKDC Black Belt Candidates are handling the challenge!
J ung Kim gives a lesson on Korean History
to the Black Belt Candidate Students
At the Washington Tae Kwon Do Club, our program is not just about kicking and punching. In addition to all of the mechanics and fundamentals that each student must learn, they are also required to learn the art of Korean hangul (Korean writing) and a bit of the Korean history, as well as Tae Kwon Do history. To see what else our students learn, click here.
More Intense Training For
WTKDC Black Belts
The WTKDC Black Belt Candidates become CPR/AED certified
The Black Belts of the WTKDC are not only skilled in their Tae Kwon Do techniques, but they are also trained to avoid unecessary injuries and possibly save lives. Each Black Belt candidate (Brown Belt) and teaching Black Belt must undergo training in Lung Revival, Heart Revival, Neurological Shutdowns and Infant and Adult CPR/AED training before they are eligible to test for the rank of Black Belt.
Several of the candidates became cer tified in May by the American Heart Association in both CPR and AED response rescue. Each candidate had to perform the proper techniques of saving a life in an actual heart failure situation by using mouth to mouth techniques and the use of an AED (Automatic Electronic Defribulator).
They each must be able to use these techniques in the case of a accidential classroom situation, or even an event outside of the dojang. Their next quest is to become certified in the revival techniques of Kyusho Jitsu. One more reason why you and your kids will be in good hands at the Washington Tae Kwon Do Club.
MYRA GERALD brought us back together!
Myra Gerald (pictured on the right with the gold blouse) stands with some of the past and present WTKDC Members at the 1st Annual WTKDC Reunion Picnic, at the Ft. Washington National Park
It was more than 26 years ago that the WTKDC opened its doors to the community and started changing the lives of many of the youth and adults of the Temple Hills area. Since our enception, we have trained and coached more than 4,000 students and has produced more than 30 Black Belts.
 Many of these students and Black Belts have gone on to persue other interests, moved out of the area, gone away to colleges and universities, changed jobs, gotten married, had kids and a host of other reasons that have kept them away from training and working out with us. But on Saturday, July 17, 2009, Myra Gerald changed all of that and planned and coordinated the First Annual WTKDC Reunion Picnic, at Fort Washington National Park, in Ft. Washington, Maryland.
More than 100 former and current students and several Black Belts came to join us for a day of good food, old stories, basketball, football, card games and just an over all great time. So many of the "little youth" had grown up so big, that Master Wyatt didn't recognize several of them. Many of the youth have gone to medical school, professional sports, colleagte sports, owning their own businesses, top and national
One of the First WTKDC careers and so much more.
Students, Ms Delores Diggs
The event was so well planned, that it seemed that Myra had been working on this for months. Every one had a great time and it was good to see those who we had not seen for years.
The event is not just for the Tae Kwon Do members, participants of master Wyatt's High Impact Class, the Self Defense class and even the Karate After School program are welcome to come and join us next year. So that you won miss out on the fun, go to the "Contact Us" Section and send us your name and email address, or write to WTKDC1@aol.com.
We're looking forward to seeing you and your family at next year's Annual Reunion Picnic.
The WTKDC....We're Not Just "Kicks and Punches"!
Not only do we teach championship Tae Kwon Do, but we also train our students in various types of martial arts weapons. As a matter of fact, most of our students have become winners in the Weapons divisions of several local, regional and national martial arts tournaments.
The WTKDC Students train long and hard in such weapons as the bo staff, the escrima sticks, the katana sword, the nunchucks, the knives, the kamas and the sais.
The work is hard and the students MUST be able to concentrate one hundred per cent of their training time.
Our Tuesday evening weapons class is for those who want to add another tool to their martial arts arsenal. Classes are held from 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. 
Youth students have also learned the additional discipline that it takes to use any of the weapons. One loss of concentration can cause serious injury; therefore, the student MUST give his full dedication and concentration. This practice is not only used in our facility, but it is also carried on in the youth's academic school. Which is one reason we believe that most of our youth are on their school's scholastic Honor Roll.
Several of the students are now going on to compete in the national martial arts tournaments and are training very hard to make sure that they come away winners.
Top: Master Wyatt gives instruction on the use of the
Bo Staff to a few students who are new to its use
Center: Master Wyatt demonstrates a draw and cut of
his katana to Master Black Belt, Donald Brown
Bottom: Master Wyatt shows the beginning of a
striking technique to Black Belt candidate, Andy Butts
The Master's High Energy
"Kick" Workshop
Master Wyatt shows that he can still get off the floor as he demonstrates the principles of the distance jump side kick at his dynamic kick workshop!
It was truly a gruling learning experience for the WTKDC students. The art of Tae Kwon Do is a very challenging style. Tae Kwon Do is known for it's powerful kick techniques, and at Master Wyatt's Kick Workshop, the students learned not only how to kick, but in the four hour session, they also learned how to apply the kick to fight situations, proper technique, speed techniques, several different kicks, breaking with a power kick and a whole lot more.
Students from the Reston facility, The International Monetary Fund, The White House, The Department of Education, The InterAmerican Development Bank, and the Fort Washington locations were all present and litterally "Worked their legs off"! Despite the tiring workout, everyone had an enjoyable time.
The Adults Enjoy Working Out at Our Intense "Midnight Madness" Training Sessions
Grandmaster Marshall demonstrates a
powerful elbow smash technique on a would-be assailant
We know that lots of adults want to come work out with us, but their time schedule does not allow it. Just for those with the hectic schedule, now we have our "Midnight Madness" Training Sessions, every Friday night from 9:00 p.m. until midnight (or sometimes later).
It's quiet, it's private, it's intense and most of all...it's FUN! We've had some of the best and most well kn ow Black Belts to come work out and train us, including the head of Simba Dojang, Inc., Grandmaster Furman Marshall, Grandmaster Reggie Jackson, Sr., Grandmaster Ali Shabazz, Master Albert Cheeks, Master Samuel Scott, Grandmaster Reggie Jackson, Sr., and Professor Al Wood, just to name a few.
Come on out and give it a try, no kids, just serious adults. You'll learn a lot and you'll be glad you did!
Grandmaster Ali Shabazz
demonstrates a throwing technique
Part of the Midnight Madness group takes a short break from a SERIOUS workout directed by Grandmaster Furman (center) that lasted well past 1:00 a.m. in the morning. Several other participants had to leave a bit earlier, but the "Die Hards" stayed on!
Master Wyatt demonstrates how to remove a weapon
from a would be assailant after subduing him
2nd Gup Brown Belt Rodtico Baker shows his talent and skills
as he leaps over the head of Hall of Fame Black Belt, Albert Cheeks
at one of the Friday night Midnight Madness Sessions
Join Us For Our Annual WTKDC Early Morning Spring Workouts!
A few of the WTKDC Tae Kwon Do students work on their forms at the historic Fort Washington National Park in the early morning hours.
Our Annual WTKDC Early Morning Fall Workout is totally awesome! The air is crisp, the weather is cool and the scenery is strikingly incredible! It was just GREAT for our annual Fall Outdoor Martial Arts Workout and Family Outting.
For the past four years, several of our students come out and enjoy a morning of fun and fitness, including Tae Kwon Do and weapons training. The students will work out for more than three hours in glorious spring weather and the most awesome view of the beautiful Potomac River and the Reston Park. By the end of the session, the students will learn the basics of the art of the sword, the Bo Staff, the Escrima Sticks, Self Defense techniques and a number of Tae Kwon Do Forms.
This year, the Annual Fall Workout is OPEN TO EVERYONE (whether you are a martial artist or not) and will be held at two locations on two different dates. The first workshop will be held in Reston,Virginia at Lake Fairfax Park, on Sunday, October 18, 2009, from 9:00 until 12:00 noon. Take a look at the Reston Outdoor Workshop
The next workshop will be held at the historical Fort Washington National Park, in beautiful Fort Washington, Maryland, on Sunday, October 25, 2009, beginning at 9:00 a.m until approximately 12:00 noon. Everyone is asked to bring a dish of food so that we all can enjoy a light meal after our workout.
Bring your whole family and all of your friends to both sessions, as there is plenty of fun for everyone. Even if you are not a martial artist, you can still join in and learn some basic techniques.
The view of the historic fort is breathtaking as we
workout while looking at the beautiful Potomac River
The annual Spring Workout will be held at the beautiful and historical FORT WASHINGTON NATIONAL PARK, in Fort Washington, Maryland.
The students practiced the techniques of the Sword.
 
The hooking kick technique from White Belt Elena Loukoianova (left) looks as good as 9th Degree Master Black Belt, James Wyatt's kick
  
After Kwanjang demonstrates the technique, the students join in and show their skills
WTKDC Black Belt, Karen Lawrence Successfully Promotes the area's FIRST
All Female Martial Arts Tournament!
Earlier, this year, Black Belt, Karen Lawrence did something that no one has ever done in the area before. Karen and two of her colleagues, Master Abby "Lady Dragon" and Dr. Germon "Mama G" Miller hosted The 2009 All Female Open Martial Arts Tournament.
 The fundraising event was promoted to send a deserving female child or adult to the 2009 ST Training Camp at Oberlin College, located in Oberlin, Ohio this summer.
The tournament was held at the Riverdale Baptist Fieldhouse, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland and had a fantastic tournout of more than 200 female competitors.
The event ran more than150 divisions, including divisions in Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Creative and Extreme Forms as well as Traditional Forms, Self -defense, Jujitsu, Tae Kwon Do, and Point Sparring. They even had a specialty "Handicapable" division.
Everyone was amazed at the beautiful designer custom made trophies, the scholarships for children and adults and of course cash awards.
The tournament was sanctioned by the United States Head of Family Association and The National Women in Martial Arts Federation.Congratulations to Karen on a job WELL DONE!
"Storman" Norman becomes one of the Winningest Students in WTKDC History
Is he on track to becoming a Martial Arts Superstar?
Thirteen year old Norman Nixon, better known to us as "Storman" Norman is no stranger to winning. Read what has made him the "Winningest" Under Belt Student at the Washington Tae Kwon Do Club. Click here to read about Storman Norman
Master Wyatt was presented the prestigious MARTIAL ARTS PIONEER Award
 Master Wyatt was one of the few martial artist in the entire Washington Metropolitan Area to receive the coveted Martial Arts Pioneer Award for his many contributions to the martial arts industry.
He was most recognized for his inovations to his many years of promoting martial arts tournaments including including The SuperKids Martial Arts Championships and the JW Classics. He was also recognized for being the creator of his nationally acclaimed, high impact Tae Robics workout program, which has been taught all around the area including, The White House, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, IBM, Exxon/Mobile, the Department of Justice and many, many more locations.
Master Greg Davis presided
as the Host of the Black Tie Banquet
The Black Tie awards ceremony and dinner took place on Saturday evening, August 22, 2009, at the James R. Cousins, Jr. Municipal Center, in Glen Arden, Maryland and was sponsored by senior Simba Dojang member Grandmaster Reginald Jackson, Sr. Also receiving awards for their contributions were: Master Gregory Kennedy, Master Greg Davis, Sabum Darryl Maye, Black Belt Karen Lawrence and Brown Belt, Robin Tolson.
WTKDC Founders,
Masters James Wyatt & Reginald Moten pose for a historic photograph
Simba Dojang Joins Former Baltimore Rivals
"The Avengers" At Their Fundraiser Roast
Almost 250 years of martial arts experience stands together at the Avengers Fundraiser Event
"Back in the Day" there were several martial arts schools in the Washington Metropolitan area tha t were strong and powerful institutions. Schools like Cobra Dojang, The Scorpions, the Jaguars, The DC Dragons, the Wheel Kickers, The Shoguns, The Champions, and the Warlords, just ot name a few. Some of the most fierce battles took place between the students of Grandmaster Furman Marshall's Simba Dojang of Washington, D.C. and Grandmaster Riley Hawkins' Avengers Karate Club of Baltimore.
On Saturday, January 17, 2009, the Avengers honored their Founder and head of their organization, 10th Degree Grandmaster Riley Hawkins, at the Maryland Institute College of Art Gateway Building ballroom, Baltimore, Maryland. The room was filled with years of photos which told over 40 years of the organization's history, along with several masters and grandmasters of the martial arts, news reporters, community leaders, area business owners and many more.
After the delicious delicious seafood and chicken dinner, there was a roast of several "Old School" notables, including Simba Dojang's own Grandmaster Furman Marshall, Grandmaster Reggie Jackson, Sr., Dr. Joe Parrish and Master James Wyatt.
Following the roast, Grandmaster Hawkins was presented with a Beautiful Bust of himself by a group of Baltimore youth, for whom he pledged and dedicated himself to for more than 40 years.
For more on the Avengers Karate Club and pictures of this historic event, go to their website at www.avengersdantai.net , or call them at (410) 521-5262.
Kwanjang Wyatt Joins Host, Master Samuel Scott, on the Martial Arts Forum Cable TV Show
Master Scott stands on the set with Kwanjang Wyatt just
before taping the conversation segment of the show
Kwanjang Wyatt was the featured guest martial artist on Master Scott's cable TV show entitled, "The Martial Arts Forum". The show is for those who are truly interested in all types of martial arts.
The two chatted about the future of martial arts, martial arts and kids, how to find a good martial arts school for adults and kids, and of course, The Washington Tae Kwon Do Club.
It was also followed by a Tae Kwon Do Kick demonstration and a few self defense techniques by Kwanjang Wyatt and Black Belt instructor Darryl Maye, and a fantastic demonstration on the use of the Katana sword by student Jung Kim. To see some of the fun that everyone had, click this link.
Black Belt, Karissa Campbell graduates from college...
With Honors
Once again, Black Belt, Karissa Campbell made us all very proud of her by graduating from Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia, with honors with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology.
She has landed a powerful career position with the EDS Corporation in Chantilly, Virginia and is already making big strides.
Congratulations, and we are looking forward to hearing more good this from you.
Master Wyatt is a member of the first Class to graduate from the Accredited Kyusho Health & Wellness Program.
The first graduating class of the Certified and Accredited Kyusho Health & Wellness Program, held in Peabody, Massachusetts, January, 2008.
The class included Glenn Pilato, New Jersey; Wayne Lawrence, Rhode Island; Don Viccaro and Rodger Hinds, New York; Lusk Penn, Samuel Scott, Wallace Powell, James Wyatt, Ronnie Vaughn, and Sam Smart, all from Maryland; Nathan Wender, Virginia; and David Gawle, Massachusetts.
Several martial artists from the Maryland area were among the first to graduate from the first Kyusho Health & Wellness program in Peabody, Massachusetts. For more in this historic event, click here.
Everyone looked "GREAT" at the International Hall of Honor Banquet Awards Dinner
Top: Master Wyatt stands with some of the adult students who were honored at the International Hall of Honor Banquet Awards.
Left to Right are: Black Belt, Andy Butts, Black Belt Candidate, Alan Thomas, Master Wyatt and Brown Belt, Jung Kim.
Bottom: Youth students pose with Master Wyatt. Left to Right are:
1st Gup Brown Belt, Jelani Wilson, Black Belt, Imanie Content, Blue Belt, Kailyn Wilson. Black Belt Candidate, Norman Nixon, 2nd Gup Brown Belts, Briannah Charles and Rodtico Baker.
Recently, several students from the WTKDC were inducted into the International Hall of Honor. The induction started on Friday with a ceremony in honor of Andrew Butts, who was promoted to Cho Dan Black Belt. Andy was presented his Black Belt before a room full of Masters and Grand Masters from all ofver the country. For more pictures, click here.
Saturday was filled with all types of martial arts workshops and seminars, including an Iaido seminar given by Master Wyatt. The evening was full of awards and honors to the WTKDC students, as several of them received the prestigious and beautiful "Outstanding Acheivement" Award for their accomplishments in, and outside of the dojang. Rodtico Baker and Norman Nixon amazed the audiance with a performance of their competition form.
Finally, everyone enjoyed a delicious dinner of Salmon, Filet Steak, and Chicken and dancing.
To see more of the Hall of Honor Awards pictures, click here.
Master Wyatt sits on an"All Star" Panel of Martial Arts Advisors
Is Martial Arts A Good Activity for Your Child?
Pictured standing left to right are Sensei Juan Davis, the late
Shihan, Robert Everhart, Master Wallace Powell,
Grandmaster Furman Marshall, Master Samuel Scott,
Grandmaster Manuel Agrella, Shihan Clarence Murray,
Mfundi Tayari Casel, and Kwanjang James Wyatt
Recently, Master Wyatt sat on a board of select martial martial artist who is making a strong statement to the community that martial arts in not just about Kicking and Punching. While many parents put their kids in a martial arts program for many reasons, we like to think of our programs as "life skills" and "personal development" programs.
 The Forum, which was hosted by Master Samuel Scott, of The Full Circle Martial Arts Academy put forth a power discussion on the well being and the survival of our youth. Each of the board members stated that in their school, several "old school" disciplines is an absolute must, including, morals and character issues like tradition, courtesy, respect, integrety, and honor, just to name a few.
With all that is going on in our school school systems and neighborhoods, this pannel feels that our youth should also be taught that words like "yes sir" and "yes ma'am" should still be a part of today's vocabulary and how to properly (and proudly) wear a uniform as well as other values such as obeying parents and teachers, helping others, patience and doing your best in every aspect.
The panel plans to meet with local government officials to try to implement a special martial arts program in the school system. After all, what would you rather your child belong to...a disciplined martial arts school or the local neighborhood gang?
Master Wyatt is Inducted into Three (3) Nationally Recognized Hall of Fame Organizations
Kwanjang Wyatt receives the prestigious Hall of Honor Award
Recently, Kwanjang Wyatt received the nationally recognized Hall of Fame Award from the World Mudo Federation, at the lavish dinner banquet, which was held at the Sheraton Premier Hotel, in Tysons Corner, Virginia. He was awarded the prestigous "Man of the Year" award and was presented the award by Grandmaster Yong Sung Lee, President of the Mudo Federation.
He also received the "Golden Lifetime Award of Honor" from the nationally renowed United States Head of Family Martial Arts Association, and was honored at a Black Tie dinner at the luxurious BWI Ramada Inn Hotel in Hanover, Maryland. Master Wyatt, along with WTKDC Master Black Belt award recipients, Greg Davis, Gerald Brown and Gregory Kennedy and several of the WTKDC UnderBelt students joined other martial artists from all over the world including Jamaica, South America, Canada, France, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Germany, Italy and of course, the United States.
WTKDC Master Black Belts Gerald Brown, Greg Davis, James Wyatt and Gregory Kennedy show off their awards at the International Hall of Champions /Hall of Honor Awards.
Finally, Master Wyatt has been chosen to be inducted into one of the largest and most presitgious Martial Arts Hall of Fame organizations in the world... Action Magazine's Hall of Fame and Spirit Awards.
Master Wyatt has been nominated for the "Golden Ambassador to the Martial Arts Award. The induction will take place at the beautiful Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and will feature a nationally rated martial arts tournament and an international trade show. There willl also be several martial arts super stars from Tri Star Pictures, including Don (the Dragon) Wilson and others.
Master Wyatt is joined by Honorees,
Purnell Wood, Roy Johns and Ali Shabazz
Be sure to visit our Photo Gallery for more pictures The Washington Tae Kwon Do Photo Gallery.
Master Wyatt Helps to "Make a Difference" in New Orleans
Master Wyatt stands in front of the location sign in
Musician's Village at the revitalization site in New Orleans.
One of the requirements to becoming a WTKDC Black Belt is to perform several hours of community service. It is such a wonderful feeling and a much needed act to help others who are less fortunate than us or to assist those who have been hit by tragedy and hard times.
Recently, Master Wyatt and several other Black Belts traveled to New Orleans to assist in the revitalization and the rebuilding of one of most terrible tragedies in American history.
Team Wyatt helped to construct home number 1709 at the Musician's Village. The homes in this location will house several families of various noted New Orleans musicians who lost their homes during the Katrina catastrophe.
It turned out not only to be a very rewarding experience, but at times, it was also extremely emotional to see, and to actually stand on the land where so much devestation had taken place.
Master Wyatt says that he knows that he can't help everyone and all of the victims of Hurricane Katrina, but to the residents of home number 17 09 in Musician's Village, he did.
He also says that with all of the thousands of martial arts leaders, students and parents in the United States, we should be able to do more to help and to assist this effort. Master Wyatt will travel back to New Orleans next year to continue the much needed work.
Master Wyatt becomes one of the Senior members of Simba Dojang, Inc.
Master Wyatt became one of the Senior members of the legendary Tae Kwon Do organization, Simba DoJang, Inc. Master Wyatt was promoted to the rank of 9th Dan and has earned the title of "Grand Master", by his instructor, Grand Master Furman Marshall, founder of Simba DoJang and Black Belt Hall of Fame member. Master Wyatt and over 30 other members of the organization were promoted to Black Belt ranks from 5th Degree to 9th Degree.
Also promoted were Masters Greg Davis and Gregory Kennedy, who were both promoted to the rank of 8th Dan. The promotion event was held in Chinatown at the beautiful Chinatown Inn Restaurant.
The "Masters" Put on a big show at the Hall of Honor Seminars
Masters Greg Davis, James Wyatt, Furman Marshall, Joe
Parrish and Joe Cooper at the Hall of Honor Seminar
It was a big afternoon at the International Hall of Honor Seminar. The crowd was entertained by several Master Black Belts from all across the world including Jamaica, Trinidad, Columbia, Canada, and Hawaii.
The instructors put on seminars ranging from Self Defense, to Forms, to various weapons and mechanics. Soke Abdul Bilal amazed the crowd with his special art of Self Defense. Master Sylvester Chetham did a wonderful workshop on some of the forms of his system and Master Wyatt put on an impressive workshop with the Japanese Sword.. Everything was culminated by Sifu Abdulmushy's Push Hands workshop.
Masters Wyatt and Davis at the
Japanese Sword Seminar
The workshops were intense and the learning was awesome. Several of the Seminar instructors agreed to do special workshops for the WTKDC, so be sure to keep in touch with our website for what's happening in 2008.
"Little" Master Wyatt stands between to "Giant" legends, 6'7'' Professor Christopher Francis, from Trinidad and 6'6'' Grandmaster Doctor Hawk Ma, from Ohio (both are squatting down to make themselves look shorter for Master Wyatt).
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