United World Taekwondo Association (UWTA)

The Master Key

The leaders in 21st Century Martial Arts

Winter 2015

Chief Master Corrie Leads the

The Re-Design of the UWTA Website
Chief Master
Jack Corrie
Secretary General,
UWTA

UWTA Secretary General Chief Master Jack Corrie (on

left) is congratulated by UWTA Executive Vice President
Chief Master Willie Rankins (on right) for an outstanding
job well done on the re-design of the UWTA Website
(with recognition and kudos to Webmaster Ms. Darlene
Long), for the hard work, dedication, and creative energy
that went into the new look site http://www.uwta.org/.
The updated site comes with the UWTA business portal.
This portal will make it easy for UWTA school owners to
process necessary information anywhere in the world.
Guest what? We are not done yet! The first issue of the
United World Taekwondo Association Magazine is almost
ready. It is scheduled for print early this year. Some of you
will be contacted for a personal history of you and your
time with the UWTA.
If you have a suggestion on content, please send it to Mr.
Don Crumlin, UWTA Communications Director at
decrumlin@sbcglobal.net . Our writers will gladly review
your suggestions and contact you for additional
clarification or input, if necessary.
Regards,
Chief Master Rankins
Executive Vice President
uwtavicepresident@comcast.net

History:
1977-Began training in TKD under Clinton
Robinson Jr.
1984-Opened the Folsom Family Taekwondo
Center in California (30 Years in operation)
1987-Traveled to Korea and attended ATA
training camp at Hae In Temple and visited
Kukkiwon
1992-ATA Demo Team member & performed for
Korean ROK Tiger Division Commanding General
Achievements:
1978- Placed 1st in numerous ATA National.
Grand National & World Championship events.
1986-88-Gold Medalist CA Police Olympics
1989-Named ATA National Champion (4th
Degree Division)
1989-Named ATA Instructor of the Year
1993-Silver Medalist ATA World Championships
(5th Degree Division)
Developed Numerous Students have achieved
National, International and World Taekwondo
recognition.
Credentials:
1982-Received ATA Instructor Certification
1982-POST Certified PR24 Instructor
1985-ATA Regional Chief of Instructor Trainee
Programs
1987-Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics &
Pressure Points Instructor Certified
1989-ATA Regional Director
1990-ATA Regional Vice President
2002-UWTA Executive Team
2009-US Grand Master Society Member
2009-Kukkiwon Foreign Instructor Course
2011-USAT Certified Coach

Message from our CEO

Hello everyone, I hope you all had a great holiday season and are enjoying the New Year. As you all
have experienced, we have grown rapidly and are rolling out new automation to better track student
membership and ensure all members are receiving their GUP/Colored belt Rank Certificates at their
schools. Our new system allows school owners to receive the certificates just a couple days after
processing. Our goal is to better serve all of you and to continue to pro-vide the finest Taekwondo
program available anywhere in the world. This year, we will strive to have even higher quality events
for our members. Improving your Taekwondo experience and journey is our goal. I look forward to
seeing you at our events this year. Check out our new website at www.uwta.org where you can now
register for special classes, tournaments and renew your annual membership.

New UWTA
Black Belt World Championship
Circuit

2015 Korea Culture Trip

Dont miss this opportunity of a life time
This extaordinary 10 day cultural tour includes visits to
some of Korea's most famous landmarks, sightseeing,
shopping and training at the Kukkiwon and
Taekwondowon.
Day 1 - Depart for Korea
Day 2 - Seoul, Korea - Arrive at Muju/Taekwondowon
Day 3 - 9th World Taekowndo Cultural Expo Opening
Ceremony
Taekwondo Demonstration, Cultural Arts Performance
Day 4 - Seminars in Poomsae, Kyorugi, Taekwon
Gymnastics,
Self Defense, Demo
Day 5 - Culture Experience Tour & Competition in Poomsae
& Kyorugi
Day 6 - Taekwondowon Tour, Depart for Gyeongju
National Park
Day 7 - Bulguks Temple and Seokguram Grotto
Day 8 - Korean Folk Village, Kukkiwon, World Taekwondo
Head-quarters,
visit and training.
Day 9 - Gyeongbokgung Palace and Itaewon Shopping
Day 10 - Return home from Seoul.
Due to limited space, first come first served basis will be
hon-ored.
All inclusive trip, coveirng airfare, lodging, meals, tours,
training and events.
Cost: Register NOW and SAVE!
January/February Prices: $3,200 - Pacific/Mountain $3,400
- Central/East
March/April Prices: $3,400 -Pacific/Mountain $3,600 Central/East
May Price: $3,600 - Pacific/Mountain $3,800 for

This year we will be expanding our Black Belt

Tournament Circuit to include competitors from
our new U.S. States/Regions and our
International Circuit by launching the UWTA
World Championship Circuit.
So, how does this work, simple, you continue to
compete within your Region, compete in other
regions such as Bay Area, Southern California,
Washington, Nevada and rack up the points. At
the end of the year, we will bring the top 4
Competitors for the U.S. Regions to compete
with the top 4 international competitors in a
bracket of 8 competitors (1/8, 2/7, 3/6, 4/5) and
the winners will go to the semi-finals and then
finals to be crowned the UWTA World
Champion. This will occur for both Poomsae and
Sparring.
Many have asked, is there a limit on the
number of tournaments you can compete.
Answer, for 2015, Yes you can only compete in a
maximum of 8 tournaments to accumulate
points. But, to get 8 you are going to have to do
a little travel to the new regions to compete.
So, where are those regions and how do we find
out about the events. Easy, www.uwta.org in
the tournaments section. All events are listed
with flyers.

information visit www.uwta.org

UWTA
Special Seminar Series
Conducted at UWTA Training Facility
In Roseville, CA

2015
UWTA Annual Tournament Schedule
February 28th
Sacramento Invitational Olympic Sparring
Sacramento, CA

Feb. 7th - UWTA Olympic Sparring Seminar

and Rumble.
See Below for Details

March 27th & 28th

UWTA Black Belt Test #46 and
Awards/National Champion-ships
William Jessup University, Rocklin, CA

March 7, 8th - Instructor Certification &

Recertification course 9-4 p.m. @ UWTA HQ
March 14th - UWTA Jiu Jitsu Level 1 Course
12-3 p.m. @ UWTA HQ

April 24th & 25th, 2015

Las Vegas Regional Tournament
Location: TBA

April 18th - Silat Joint Manipulation 12-2 p.m.

@ UWTA HQ

June 2015
UWTA Pacific Northwest Regional Tournament
Location: TBA

May 9th - UWTA Jiu Jitsu Level 2 12-2 @

UWTA HQ

June 20th
UWTA Regional Championships
Sacramento, CA

June 5, 6, 7th - UWTACO School Owner

Business Operations Course 10-4 pm. @ UWTA
HQ

August 2015
UWTA Los Angeles Regional Tournament
Location: TBA

June 13th - UWTA Bo Staff Course TBA

July 9-18th - Taekwondo Korean cultural trip!
See below for information and registration.

August 22nd
UWTA Regional Championships
Sacramento, CA

July 17-19th - UWTA Camp Winthers

August 1st - Pressure Point Control Training
Course - 12-2 @ UWTA HQ

October 2nd & 3rd

UWTA Black Belt Test #47 and
Awards/International Tournament
Silver Legacy Reno Ballroom, Reno, NV

Sept 12, 13th - UWTA Instructor Certification

& Recertification Course
9-4 @ UWTA HQ
Oct. 24th - UWTA Bo Staff Course (TBA)
Nov. 21st - UWTA Jiu Jitsu Level 3 Course 12-2
@ UWTA HQ

United World Taekwondo Association

Instructor News

Welcome everyone to 2015. The UWTA has

been in existence since 1992 when it was
founded by Grand Master Jong H. Lee and
Grand Master Clinton Robinson. Today, the
UWTA is the fastest growing Taekwondo
organization in the World. In the early years
of the UWTA the organization focused on
developing a curriculum that developed
highly skilled technicians. In the middle
years, we focused on getting the students
rank legitimacy by building relationships
with the Kukkiwon and ensuring our high
ranks and instructors receive certifications in
the Kukkiwon Curriculum and rank systems.
In the last few years, we have focused on
standardization of our curriculum, delivery
systems, instructor certification and
improving the quality of our students
Taekwondo journey. Our school sup-port
systems have been upgraded and all schools
now have state of the art technology
interfaces with the UWTA and their student
membership and training history. Our vision
for the future is to continue to improve our
systems; but, to begin to focus on delivery of
a standardized and systematic Taekwondo
Character element in our programs. As
always our goal is to provide all of the UWTA
members, school owners and international
operators the finest quality Taekwondo
programs and experience available
anywhere in the World. Our goal is for the
UWTA to be synonymous with quality.

The UWTA would like to introduce Grand

Master Ki Hong Kim, 9th Degree Black Belt,
Kukkiwon to our family. Grand Master Kim is
now a member of the UWTA Board of
Directors and will be helping guide the UWTA
Organization as we continue to grow on the
international level. Grand Master Kim is an
internationally know contributor to advancing
Taekwondo globally. He is a founder of the
World Taekwondo Masters Union, which has
been responsible for bringing many Kukkiwon
programs to the USA. Some of these events
include Special High Rank Testing, US
Hanmadang, International Referee Training,
US Kukkiwon Cup as well as countless
Kukkiwon Seminars for Poomsae and Sparring.
Grand Master Kims resume includes being
President of the World Taekwondo Training
Center, Di-rector of International Affairs for
the AAU, Advisory member to the Kukkiwon.
In addition he has served as the Head Coach
of the US Olympic Team, WTF Delegate to the
2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, Team US
Delegate to the 2000 Olympics in Australia
and is a member of the US Olympic Committee. Needless to say, we are grateful and
humbled to have him on the UWTA Team and
family.

UWTA Instructor Course

We are having our Instructor certification course on Saturday/Sunday, March 7 & 8th at UWTA
Headquarters from 9am-4pm both days. Every-one can register & pay online at
www.uwta.org...just scroll half way down on first page and click on the register button. Fee is
$275 for Trainees certifying; $175 for Instructors to recertify; and $100 to audit the course.
Call Michelle Lewis at HQ if you have any questions at 916 783-1199 (m/w/f from 9-1pm).

UWTA Membership Mgt System

The MMS is up and fully functional. All schools are required to process their Gup
testing by using the system. If you have any questions or need assistance please
call UWTA HQ and Ms. Lewis will assist you. Many schools are already using the
system and enjoy the ease of use and timely receipt of Gup Certificates. Our next
project is to bring the black belt application process online.

We are experiencing a great surge in our UWTA Membership Drive thanks to the efforts of our existing
members that have been tremendous ambassadors of goodwill, and the leadership for the drive headed by
Chief Master Willie Rankins and National Vice President of Recruiting, Sr. Master Amitis Pourarian.
We appreciate your efforts to help us Keep the Drive Alive!
There are additional Special Benefits to being a member, e.g. you Must be a member to compete in Final
Grand Champion and other Special event competitions.
The latest pricing structure can be found at this link: http://www.uwta.org/UWTA_Online_Payments.html

The Master Key

Mission Statement:

To inform, expand,
and inspire.
Editor:
Don Crumlin
Publisher: United
World Taekwondo
Association

There are tremendous benefits to UWTA membership!

(If you're a student and want to find a UWTA school to join, click to our School Location site to view your options.)
Benefits of Joining:
INSTRUCTION:
Standardized Taekwondo Curriculum & Training Manuals
Standardized Weapons & Ground Fighting Programs
Standardized Student & Black Belt Testing Requirements
Structured Teaching System
Instructor, Trainee Instructor, Jr. Leadership Certification Programs
Instructor, Trainee, Jr. Leader Manuals
Student Training Handbooks
Black Belt Training Handbooks
UWTA Video training tapes for all belt levels
Annual Training Camps and professional Re-certification Programs
TOURNAMENT:
Standardized Regional, National & Grand National Tournament Circuit
National Championship Circuit for Black Belt Competitors "Top Ten"
Judging Certification Programs
Tournament Sanctioning and "How to run a successful tournament packet"
ADMINISTRATION:
Standardized Student & Black Belt Testing Requirements
Automated Student Testing Processing
Standardized Student & Black Belt Rank Certificates
UWTA Logo Merchandise
BUSINESS SUPPORT:

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Annual School Owners Meetings

Bi-Annual School Owners Business Seminars
Regional Officers Quarterly Training Seminars
Quarterly Newsletters
These are just a few of the many benefits of being a school owner and operator within the United World
Taekwondo Association.
Additionally, you will receive the intangible benefits of being in the path of the United World Taekwondo
Association Seniors and Master Instructors. The UWTA stands for quality. Your association with this strong charismatic
group of talented martial artists and successful martial arts business men and women will catapult you, your students and
your school in the world of traditionalism and success in the martial arts business.
Joining Instructions:
To join download the Membership Application form (Word), fill in the information and either mail it to the UWTA (address
below) or email it as an attachment toMembership.contact@uwta.org. If you have issues using the word version, you
can copy the text form to your email which can be found at Memberformtxt.txt, answer the questions and send it on
to Membership.contact@uwta.org. Once you have filled in the application and returned it, you will be contacted within 3 days
by our membership chairman who will assist you with the process of joining the UWTA. Once your package has been
compiled, a paper review will be conducted by the committee whom will address your acceptance or denial of membership.
Once accepted you will receive a startup package that will include all the UWTA material you need to make the conversion:
Flags, Manuals, Newsletters, Paperwork, Patches, etc.

Please be prepared to produce copies of your:

Business License
Rank Certificates
and Personal Martial Arts References
Membership Contact: Membership.contact@uwta.org
United World Taekwondo Association
Membership
PO Box 1108
Roseville CA 95678