Wtmu?

[hungryninja]

Anyone else receive a letter from World Taekwondo Masters Union (aka USA Kukkiwon Masters Union)? Is this a new organization?

 

[d1jinx]

Got an email last weekend, not a letter. No idea who they are. Never heard of them prior to this.

 

[d1jinx]

curious to know, since this is KH Kim, USTC Treasurer, does this mean the USTC is involved? or did he step out and do his own thing utilizing the USTC mailing list?

Seems like a conflict of interest to start a World KKW masters Union, if he is doing so solo and yet still a part of the USTC who is currently trying to resolve the USKKW issue.

 

[terryl965]

can someone post the email

 

[d1jinx]

can someone post the email

just your typical sales pitch. You know, the "ONCE IN A LIFE TIME SPECIAL TEST" thats offered every other month by a different group each time...

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact...GUwPj7rwyzVMmYNXFTeNXvgtKP3S71-gvx1dOZdgrnQ==

SPECIAL PROMOTION TEST ​ ​ ​ ​ September 9, 2011

KUKKIWON Special Black Belt Promotion Test​ ​ To provide a venue for eligible Taekwondo practioners to obtain Kukkiwon Dan certification and further the teachings of our beloved martial art, World Taekwondo Masters Union is hosting a Kukkiwon Special Promotion Test next month, here in the United States. Those eligible to test for 3rd Dan or higher, up to the 9th Dan, should study the following Guidelines and fill out the appropriate attached forms. Skip Dan Test is also available. Guidelines for Kukkiwon Special Promotion Test​ I. Schedule and Location POOMSAE SEMINAR: October 28, 2011 (Friday), 1:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. to October 29, 2011 (Saturday), 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. SPECIAL PROMOTION TEST: October 30, 2011 (Sunday), 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Location & Venue: Chicago, IL II. Qualification Individuals who currently hold Kukkiwon Dan Certificate: If you have the Kukkiwon certificate, but for various reasons have not tested for many years, you may attempt to advance your rank. However, minimum time and age are required for the promotion test. (See the Table below) Individuals who hold non-Kukkiwon Dan certificate (National/Kwan/private): If you do not have the Kukkiwon certificate, but have another Taekwondo Dan certificate, you may apply to test for the equivalent rank of the non-Kukkiwon Dan certificate. However, non-Kukkiwon certificate should be issued on year 2010 or before. Poom/Dan​ Minimum time required​ Age limits​ 1[SUP]st[/SUP] to 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] Dan​ 1 year​ ​ 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] to 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] Dan​ 2 year​ ​ 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] to 4[SUP]th[/SUP] Dan​ 3 year​ 21 years and older​ 4[SUP]th[/SUP] to 5[SUP]th[/SUP] Dan​ 4 year​ 25 years and older​ 5[SUP]th[/SUP] to 6[SUP]th[/SUP] Dan​ 5 year​ 35 years and older​ 6[SUP]th[/SUP] to 7[SUP]th[/SUP] Dan​ 6 year​ 41 years and older​ 7[SUP]th[/SUP] to 8[SUP]th[/SUP] Dan​ 8 year​ 51 years and older​ 8[SUP]th[/SUP] to 9[SUP]th[/SUP] Dan​ 9 year​ 59 years and older​ III. Registration Fee Regular Promotion Test Applicant shall pay the following Dan Fee: 1st Dan - $70/2nd Dan - $90/3rd Dan - $120/4th Dan - $150 5th Dan - $300/6th Dan - $350/7th Dan - $450 Special Promotion Test Applicant must pay 100% of each Dan. IV. How to Apply​ ​ Documents to be submitted: Kukkiwon Application Form WTMU Membership Form Skip Dan Application Form A copy of non-Kukkiwon Dan certificate if applicable A copy of residence document, if applicant is not a U.S. citizen A copy of Driver's License, if applicant has a non-Kukkiwon certificate Submit Cashier's Check or Money Order payable to WTMU Application Period: September 10, 2011- October 15, 2011 Postal Mail and Contacts: World Taekwondo Masters Union Attn: Ki Hong Kim, Secretary General 3141 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 Tel: (847) 480-9224 Fax: (847) 480-9255 Email: [email protected] World Taekwondo Headquarters KukkiwonAttn: Mr. Jae-Won Kang, Section Chief- Oversea Pan-AmTel: 82-2-3469-0151Email: [email protected] IV. Announcement of Qualified Applicant: October 22, 2011 V. How to Take the Special Test​ The Special Test for 3rd to 7th Dan will be connducted by Kukkiwon The Special Test for 8th and 9th Dan will be conducted by Kukkiwon at the Kukkiwon Headquarters, South Korea. Poom/Dan Appointed Compulsory 3rd Dan Taegeuk 1-8, Koryo - 1 appointed Keumkang 4th Dan Koryo, Keumkang - 1 appointed Taebaek 5th Dan Koryo, Keumkang, Taebaek - 1 appointed Pyongwon 6th Dan Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin - 1 appointed Jitae 7th Dan Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae - 1 appointed Cheonkwon Guidelines for Kukkiwon 8th & 9th Dan Promotion Test​ in Pan-Am Region​ I. Schedule and Location PROMOTION TEST: October 29, 2011 (Saturday), 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. (Subject to cancellation- depending on the number of applicants) Location: Chicago, IL II. Qualification Minimum time and age required. Dan​ ​ Minimum Required Time​ ​ Age Limits​ ​ by this date​ ​ 7[SUP]th[/SUP] to 8[SUP]th[/SUP] Dan​ ​ 8 years​ ​ 44 years and older​ ​ 2011 December​ ​ 8[SUP]th[/SUP] to 9[SUP]th[/SUP] Dan​ ​ 9 years​ ​ 53 years and older​ ​ 2011 December ​ ​ Documents to be submitted: ​ Kukkiwon Application Form WTMU Membership Form Taekwondo Resume and Cover Letter A copy of residence document, if applicant is not a U.S. citizen Thesis - (Not less than 10 pages of A4 size paper) 8[SUP]th[/SUP] Dan- "Any subject concerning Taekwondo"; 9[SUP]th[/SUP] Dan- "My Taekwondo Life" Registration Fee: 8th Dan- $550; 9th Dan- $700. III. Poomsae for practical test​ ​ Poomsae​ Appointed​ Compulsory​ 8[SUP]th[/SUP] Dan​ 1 appointed Sipjin, Jitae, Cheonkwon​ Hansoo​ 9[SUP]th[/SUP] Dan​ 1 appointed Sipjin, Jitae, Cheonkwon, Hansoo​ Illyo​ IV. Application Period: September 1, 2011- October 15, 2011​ Postal Mail and Contacts: World Taekwondo Masters Union Attn: Ki Hong Kim, Secretary General 3141 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 Tel: (847) 480-9224 Fax: (847) 480-9255 Email: [email protected]​ World Taekwondo Headquarters Kukkiwon Attn: Jae-Won Kang, Section Chief- Oversea Pan-Am Tel: 82-2-3469-0151 Email: [email protected] PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS TO DOWNLOAD THE FORMS: Kukkiwon Dan Application Form World Taekwondo Masters Union Membership Form Kukkiwon Skip Dan Application Form PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE WORLD TAEKWONDO MASTERS UNION MEMBER INFORMATION: ​ ​ ​ World Taekwondo Masters Union Membership Letter ​ ​ WTMU​ ​ ​

 

[d1jinx]

WORLD TAEKWONDO MASTERS UNION /​

[FONT=Malgun Gothic,Malgun Gothic][FONT=Malgun Gothic,Malgun Gothic]세계 태권도 지도자 연맹 ​

[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]HEADQUARTERS 931 E. Ogden Avenue, Suite 111&115, Naperville, IL. 60563 Tel. (630)717-1313 E-mail: [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri][email protected] [/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]September 2011 ​

[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Arial,Arial][FONT=Arial,Arial]Dear Friends and Members of our Taekwondo Family,
I am writing to you today to introduce the WTMU, myself and my new position. I am the new President of the World Taekwondo Masters Union (WTMU). Kukkiwon has granted the WTMU full authority to accept and process Dan advancement and certification in the United States of America.
This organization was formed with my firm determination to build an improved and brighter future for Tae Kwon Do Masters and Grandmasters in the USA. You and your school is one of a select group which has been nominated for membership.
Once the WTMU has enrolled the specified number of schools and Dan applicants, our membership will receive the following benefits:
- Kukkiwon recognition Certificate - suitable for framing
- Kukkiwon Dan Certification processing
- no membership fee for the first year
- no third-party fees
- 20% payment of all Dan fees for applications which you submit,
paid directly to you or your school
- access to select seminars
- access to special training sessions
- no need to travel overseas for high-rank advancement
In addition, those of you joining within the next 60 days will be considered "Charter Members" and will receive the following additional benefits:
- 25% payment of all Dan fees for applications which you submit
paid directly to you or your school
- Lifetime membership at no cost to you
- 10% discount on all seminars & special training sessions
I invite and encourage you to become a "Charter Member" of the WTMU today. Attached to this e-mail, you will find the Membership Application which can either be returned via email or via regular mail.
With your participation, and in conjunction with Kukkiwon support, I am confident that we will be able to develop a stronger awareness of Tae Kwon Do in the U.S.A. and build and promote open networking and a strong fellowship with one another.
Together, we can keep Tae Kwon Do strong and growing in the U.S.A., and at the same time, support Kukkiwon. I appreciate your time and support and encourage you to contact me directly if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
President / Grandmaster Kyung Ho Park
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[puunui]

curious to know, since this is KH Kim, USTC Treasurer, does this mean the USTC is involved?

The USTC is not involved with the WTMU.

 

[d1jinx]

The USTC is not involved with the WTMU.

This seems to be what the USKKW was working for and sounds very similiar. How would this be affected pending any outcome of the lawsuit between USKKW and KKW and the exclusive rights they were supposed to have.

Seems like too many people are working seperately for the same goal.

 

[puunui]

This seems to be what the USKKW was working for and sounds very similiar. How would this be affected pending any outcome of the lawsuit between USKKW and KKW and the exclusive rights they were supposed to have. Seems like too many people are working seperately for the same goal.

Or it seems like USTC leads with an idea or a plan, and then other groups want to jump on the bandwagon and do the same thing. But if you have any questions about WTMU, I suggest you contact the WTMU president directly.

 

[msmitht]

Just another group gathering more schools/masters in order to have more numbers for KOMS. The test is good for those who, for whatever reason, have not had the chance to do so. The kkw will fail those not acceptable. More than 30% failed in las vegas(some were horrible).

 

[Miles]

I received the email which unfortunately did not mention the price for the seminar. I'd love to train again with the KKW's instructors so I am awaiting info on the price for just the poomsae seminar.

 

[miguksaram]

Sincerely,
President / Grandmaster Kyung Ho Park

This was my Kumdo teacher and JDK-TKD teacher.

 

[Miles]

Here is the reply I received:

Dear Master Miles,

Thank you for your reply. The fee for the 16-hour Poomsae seminar is $185. However, the event is postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date due to the Kukkiwon schedule.
I will let you know as soon as the rescheduled date is finalized.

Sincerely,

[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]KH KIM[/FONT]
[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]G.Master/President[/FONT]
[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] [/FONT]
[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]KH Kim Taekwondo[/FONT]
[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]3141 Dundee Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062[/FONT]
[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Off: (847) 480-9224[/FONT]
[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Fax: (847) 480-9255[/FONT]
[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]www.khkimtkd.com[/FONT]
[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][email protected][/FONT]