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Dear Masters, Instructors, and Students,

Master Primm and the ATFI are honored to welcome all International Taekwon-Do members to an International Instructor’s Course (IIC) and Black Belt grading to be held in centrally located Nashville, Tennessee, USA on April 13-15, 2012. The event will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort.

The International Taekwon-Do Federation Technical Committee will conduct the course.

Grand Master Hector Marano

Grand Master Willem Jacob Bos

Grand Master Ung Kim Lan (first time participating in a US IIC)

The IIC individual applications, banquet, and t-shirt forms may be submitted either by email or regular mail. Payment for the seminar, banquet and t-shirts must be received by March 15th, 2012. Hotel reservations MUST be made by March 21^st, 2012.

Checks should be made payable to:

Master Frank Primm

930 Needmore Road

Old Hickory, TN 37138

The IIC course is open to Red Belts and above and will cover Chon-Ji to Tong-il. The Technical Committee will help us to expand our knowledge and standardize technique. Subjects to be covered include patterns, self-defense, sparring, theory of power, and the “Do”.

We would love for everyone to take part in this great event. We ask that you make your reservations in advance (by March 15, 2012) so that we can accommodate everyone attending or wishing to attend. Please feel free to contact Master Primm @ (615) 481-6401 or email him at primmstkd@lycos.com with any questions.

We also encourage everyone to take advantage of the significantly discounted room rates at the amazing Opryland resort, which have been extended to allow coverage three days before and/or after the IIC, to provide vacation time and an opportunity to enjoy the exciting Music City, USA!

Yours in Taekwon-Do,

Master Frank Primm A-7-45

SEMINAR INFORMATION

We have selected the Gaylord Opryland Resort for the International Instructor’s Seminar in Music City (Nashville, Tennessee, USA).

Also, on Saturday evening we will have a special banquet for everyone to enjoy the company of the Grand Masters, Masters, and all of the TKD students. The banquet will be held at a nearby restaurant—great southern food in a fun environment! Transportation available if needed.

Seminar Fee: $200.00

Masters Fee: $50.00

Program:

Thursday, April 12^th

For those early birds who decide to arrive in advance and enjoy the best of Nashville, we will gather in downtown Nashville at 7pm at The Beer Sellar on 107 Church St., amongst the honkey tonks and right in the entertainment district. If you need transportation please let us know (615-481-6461—Lisa Primm). This is an informal gathering—but sure to be a kickin’ good time!

Friday, April 13th

3:00pm-7:00pm: Training in the Washington Room B (check in will begin at 1:30 pm)

Saturday, April 14th

9:00am-12:00pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm: Training in the Governor’s Ball Rooms A and E.

Lunch is on your own.

3:45pm: Black Belt testing will be in the same area from approximately 3:45 pm until the conclusion

7:30pm: Banquet to be held at “Cock of the Walk” Restaurant (transportation available)

Sunday, April 15th

9:00am-12:00pm: Training in the Governor’s Ball Rooms A and E

TEST FOR DEGREE PROMOTIONS

Participants wishing to test for promotion must:

· Send the application form through the National/Allied Association at least one

(1) month before the promotion date to the ITF Administration HQ.

· Bring 5 wooden boards measured 30x30x2 cm. (We will have boards for purchase, if needed)

· Pay their ITF degree certificate and grading fee one hour prior to the grading.

· Test for degree promotion will be on the second day of the course after the

second training session.

· The result of the test will be announced after the last IIC training session.

· No spectators are allowed during the degree promotion.

· His/her Instructor may accompany the candidate.

· For testing applications visit the ITF website at:

http://www.tkd-itf.org/pub_web/ver_eng/applications.html

HOTEL

Please make sure to book your room in advance due to limited availability. We would like to make sure everyone is located in the same hotel. We have negotiated a significantly discounted room rate so that everyone can enjoy this breathtaking resort. For reservations please contact the hotel directly, and use the Block ID below.

Hotel Address: 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214

Reservation Phone: 1-866-972-OPRY (6779)

Block ID: X-IIS12 (BE SURE TO USE THIS CODE WHEN RESERVING YOUR ROOM)

Reservation Deadline: March 21, 2012

BANQUET

To ensure that you are able to enjoy an evening with the Grand Masters and Masters, we ask that you send in your banquet request by March 15, 2012.

· Place: Cock of the Walk Restaurant (featuring a southern meal with something for everyone!)

· Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012

· Time: 7:30 pm.

· Price: $25 per person (cash bar available)

· Participation: Mandatory

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hotel Room rates:

$149.00 per night 1-2 people
These rates apply for 3 days before and/or 3 days after the seminar
Parking (at a reduced rate) is $10 per night if need

OTHER THINGS TO DO IN NASHVILLE

Are you joining your spouse for this trip and wondering what to do with your free time? Are you interested in extending your trip to create a vacation in Nashville? Are you bringing along children or teens? A few of Nashville’s great activities are listed below. Feel free to call Lisa Primm at 615-481-6461 if you have “tourist” questions!

Honkytonks and Downtown Night Life on Historic 2^nd Avenue
Opry Mills Shopping Mall (grand re-opening March 29, 2012—Tenessees largest outlet, value retail, and entertainment destination—just steps from Opryland Resort)
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Music Row Area
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum of Art
General Jackson Showboat
Grand Ole Opry
Adventure Science Center
Bell Meade Plantation
The historic Ryman Auditorium
Frist Center for Visual Arts
Nashville Zoo
Gourmet and wide variety of ethnic dining
Incredible shopping including the upscale Mall at Green Hills
The Parthenon
Abundant State and City Parks
Nashville Predators Hockey (Stanley cup playoffs begin in April)

DINNER BANQUET-“Cock of the Walk” Restaurant

INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTORS COURSE

April 14, 2012

(One form per person please) $25 (dinner) + $18 (per t-shirt) = ______

Deadline for Registration is March 15, 2012

Please make checks payable to: “Master Frank Primm”

Please return this form and check or money order payable to:

Master Frank Primm

930 Needmore Road, Old Hickory, TN 37138

Call Master Primm at 615-481-6401

primmstkd@lycos.com

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