We are pleased to invite you to the 2026 World Championship Clinics.

The clinics have been a great way to kick off our World Championship activities since 2018. This year we have 20 Ko Dan Ja who will be offering their expertise in a broad range of areas. There is something for everyone regardless of your age or rank. Pick one or pick many, the choice is yours.

All clinics on Thursday JULY 16th, 2026 are conveniently located at the Schaumburg Convention Center.

This year we are also offering two 4 hour intensive sessions on Wednesday JULY 15th at True Balance Karate (approximately 20 miles from the convention center).

We are looking forward to a great championship and hope to see everyone take advantage of the wealth of expertise being offered during our Championship Clinics.

Tang Soo!

Master Scott Homschek
World Championship Clinics - Coordinator

WHERE: True Balance KARATE

ADDRESS:

406 Ogden Ave.,

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Transportation:  You are responsible for your own transportation.

You must be 16 years old for the Wednesday sessions

Split Second Survival - Master Bracco

All Ranks 16 years old +

Split Second is a philosophy based on surviving a personal attack and escaping. Developed by 6th Dan Master Larry Wick SSS it is effective and fresh way to add to your self defense tool box.  You won't be disappointed!

4 Hours   1pm to 5 PM  @True Balance Karate

 
Advanced Self Defense From Forms -Master Molinaro

Cho Dan Bo and higher, 18 years old +

This is an in depth look at forms applications with practical application practice. These will be techniques taken from the previuosly sanctioned Guard Seminars.

4 Hours   8 am to 12 PM  @True Balance Karate

MORNING SESSIONS

Fun With Hwarang Dan League - Master Giselle Sharpe

All Ranks All ages

Members of the Hwarang Dan League (HDL) will be focusing on skills and drills for youth, teens and young adults

1.5 Hours  8:00 AM 9:30 AM 

 

Ground Defenses - Master John Jensen 

6th Gup ages: 18+

Introduction into defending oneself while on the ground while being attacked from various situations.

1 Hour  8:00 AM 9:00 AM 

 

Plyometric exercises for kicking -Master Jovel Zúñiga Hernandez

All Ranks All ages

Exercises to improve explosiveness in sparring

1.5 Hours 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 

 

Bunhae - Hyungs as self-defense - Master C. Donald Weinberg 

All Ranks  Ages: 13+

Applying the techniques within the forms - self-defense in place of performance art.

1.5 Hours  8:00 AM 9:30 AM

 

Knife and Gun Defensive Tactics and Take aways -Master Matt Ochs

All Ranks All ages 

How to verbally de-escalate an attacker, defend against a knife or gun attacker, and how to disarm an assailant while staying within the law.

1 Hour  9:00 AM 10:00 AM 

 

Combat Self Defense Application for life - Master Sebastian Bonelli

1st Gup and higher,  Age 18+

Pressure points and locks. One against many.

2 Hours 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 

 

Latin America TSD Training- Master Jovel Zúñiga Hernandez 

All Ranks All ages

Come and enjoy a Tang Soo Do class in the best Latin American style, lots of energy, passion and love for Tang Soo Do. We will focus on sharing our love for our martial art and sharing in brotherhood and sisterhood with our WTSDA family.

1.5 Hours  10:00 AM 11:30 AM

 
Advanced Sparring Footwork Mr. William Glenn, Oh Dan

4th Gup (Brown belt) minimum, age 18+

Techniques for both WTSDA and Open Tournament competition will be taught. Focusing on Defensive maneuvering, Range control & transitioning back and forth between Offense and Defense. Sparring Gear required

2 Hours 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 

 

Knife Hyung & Applications - Master Patrick West 

Minimum: Cho Dan (Black Belt), age 13+

This class introduces participants to the fundamentals of knife training with a strong emphasis on safety, proper control, and foundational movement. Students will learn the WTSDA knife hyung (form) that develops coordination, balance, and focus while reinforcing correct grip, posture, and body mechanics. Through guided instruction and progressive practice, participants will explore practical applications drawn from the hyung, gaining insight into distance management, angles, timing, and controlled power. Training is conducted in a disciplined and supportive environment, allowing students to build confidence and awareness while sharpening overall martial arts performance. This class is suitable for practitioners seeking to deepen their technical understanding and apply traditional movements to practical self-defense concepts.

1.5 Hours 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 

 

Advanced Knife defense with Hap Ki Do - Mr. Darryl Hurd,  Sah Dan

 Minimum: 4th Gup (Brown belt),  age 13+

Using Various Hap Ki Do lockes to subdue a knife attack

1.5 hours, 11:30 to 1:00

 

 

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

 

Dynamic Sam Soo Sik Dae Ryun - Master Patrick West, Chil Dan

Minimum: Cho Dan, 13 years old+

This class focuses on the dynamic practice of Sam Soo Sik Dae Ryun (three-step sparring), emphasizing fluid movement, timing, and realistic application. Participants train structured attack-and-defense sequences that build a strong foundation in distance control, balance, and proper technique while transitioning smoothly between offense and defense. Through progressively more dynamic drills, students develop adaptability and partner coordination. Emphasis is placed on precision, control, and martial etiquette, allowing practitioners to safely experience increased intensity while refining reflexes and confidence. This class enhances overall martial arts performance by bridging the gap between basic drills and free sparring, reinforcing practical self-defense skills in a controlled, disciplined setting.

1.5 Hours 12:00 PM 1:30 PM Schaumburg Convention Center

 

Form Applications in Bassai - Master Eziel Martinez Oh Dan

 Minimum: 2nd Gup (Red), 13 years old +

 Form application in Basai will show different movements on what could be happening on all 52 steps of the form based on the day to day. Showing that one form could help us train to defend ourselves, sparring drills or even MMA.

1.5 Hours  1:00 PM 2:30 PM Schaumburg Convention Center

 

Hyungs Common mistakes in the hyungs - Boo Kwan Chang Nim Khan 

 Minimum: 4th Gup,  13 years old +

2 Hours  1:00 PM 3:00 PM Schaumburg Convention Center

Kong Sang Koon - Master Dave Mukherjee, Oh Dan

 Minimum: Sam Dan, All ages

Sharpening your Kong Sang Koon to help you compete for gold at the World Championship  Presented by a former WTSDA World Champion!

1 Hour  1:00 PM 2:00 PM Schaumburg Convention Center

 

One-Steps Don't Suck (you're just doing it wrong) - Master Adam Theros Oh Dan 

 Minimum: 4th Gup Brown and 13 year old +, OR Black belt all ages

In this session we will discuss ways to train one-steps for better learning. Once we have that understood, we will transition to how to make the exact skill you already know more effective from a more likely haymaker style of attack.

1 Hour  1:30 PM 2:30 PM Schaumburg Convention Center

 
Future Ko Dan Ja candidate training program - Master Roy Uttech, Chil Dan

 ONLY Sam Dan, All ages

Start training now for the US Masters Clinic experience as a potential candidate testing for Ko Dan Ja rank. This clinic will give future Sah Dan candidates insight towards expectations and recommended preparation.

1.5 Hours  2:30 PM 4:00 PM Schaumburg Convention Center

 
Cane Self Defense - Master Matthew Hutchinson, Yuk Dan

 Minimum: Cho Dan Bo,  13 years old +

Tang Soo Do, one steps converted to self-defense techniques with the cane, advanced self defense techniqes with the cane

2 Hours  3:00 PM 5:00 PM Schaumburg Convention Center

Practical Dagger - Master Patrick Marsch, Yuk Dan 

Minimum: 4th Dan Master, All ages 

Practical applications for utilizing a dagger in a defensive environment 1.5 Hours 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Schaumburg Convention Center

Fun with Hyungs - Master Scott Homschek, Chil Dan 

 Minimum: All Ranks All ages

Challenging ways to practice our hyungs utilizing the Sae Kye Hyungs as a conceptual starting point

1 Hour  4:00 PM 5:00 PM Schaumburg Convention Center

 
Proper body mechanics in Hol Sin Sul - Master Lee Mattox, Oh Dan 

 Minimum: 6th Gup Green, 13+

How use of proper angles, stances, muscle groups can change your understanding of Hol Sin Sul techniques.  

1 Hour 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Schaumburg Convention Center