Many black belts attended and competed in this year's tournament. Grand Master Jae Joon Kim discusses his expectations before the tourney begins. Master James Saffold listens intently to Grand Master Kim's words of advice. Dan members seem to have outnumbered the gups. Grand Master Kim received a gift from one of his schools.
Competitors listen to the tournament rules.
Reverse and straight punches to the body are allowed and demonstrated. Most participants lined up for a group shot before the forms divisions began. We were entertained with traditional Korean music and dancing between forms and sparring competitions. Participants relax while watching the entertainment between competitions. Mr. Mike Atchinson breaks with a Kwan Soo.