World Dang Soo Do Union

Congratulations to SBN Andrew Tyzzer on your promotion to 6th Dan and Mr Niemeyer’s promotion to Kyo Sah. Dang Soo!

Quest Martial Arts Instructors Take Top Honors at New England Tang Soo Do Championships

THOMPSON, Conn. — June 10, 2026 — Quest Martial Arts is proud to announce that two of its senior instructors earned top honors at this year’s New England Tang Soo Do Championships, held in Westbrook, Connecticut and hosted by KJN Steve Voelker.

Ms. Erica Seraphin was named All-Around Cup Winner, earning the most combined points across sparring, weapons, and forms among all black belt divisions — a distinction recognizing the most complete competitor at the event.

Master Greg Martinez-Torres was named Grand Champion in all three divisions: Forms, Weapons, and Sparring, sweeping the top placement in each category.

“I am incredibly proud of these results. Erica and Greg are gifted coaches, but they inspire most by leading from the front — still training, still competing, and never asking of their students anything they aren’t willing to do themselves,” said Master Kristin Duethorn, owner of Quest Martial Arts.

WDU Board members at the Delaware County Championships. A great event hosted by AMKOR Karate and KJN Frederick Scott. Executed flawlessly by SBN Erica Tierney!
Pictured:
SBN Minsu Pumarejo
KJN Steven Voelker
SBN Kristin Duethorn

Happy birthday to KJN Steve Voelker!

Our WDU HQ

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Congratulations to SBN Andrew Tyzzer, SBN Minsu Pumarejo, KSN Daniel Magruder, Sam Lattimore, and Minji Yang on your successful Dan testing today!

WDU USA President and Western Regional Director visiting the Lone Star State and Rockhold Karate!

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34th New England Tang Soo Do Championships on April 25th. At the Westbrook High School. Scan the QR code to get registered! Early Bird Special until March 21st

Happy New Year! With a new year, comes a new WDU-USA Board of Directors. We thank our new BOD for agreeing to serve in these positions and serve the members of the WDU. We have a very ambitious agenda to provide great service and value in being a member of the WDU! (Pictures coming soon)
HJN James Pumarejo (SDF)- WDU-USA President
BHJN Sean Garrett (WPTSDA) - WDU-USA Vice-President
SBN Robert Andracsek (Tiger Dojang) WDU-USA Secretary
SBN Soonjae Seong (RRMA) WDU-USA Treasurer
SBN Kristin Duethorn (QMA) - Eastern Regional Director
SBN Minsu Pumarejo (SMA) - Western Regional Director
Senior Advisory Council of Grandmasters: GM Michael Shintaku, GM Wesley Jenkins, GM Brooks Matsuda, GM Steven Voelker

We humbly thank the previous Board of Directors for their many years of dedicated selfless service!

Dang Soo!

Happy New Year! Let’s make 2026 a fantastic year for growth and strengthening our Dang Soo Do friendships!