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On April 20, 2012, Master Ruben Suarez and Queens Taekwon-Do Center welcomed a visit from England’s Royal Marines Martial Arts Team, as they commenced the Royal Marines USA Sports Tour 2012. Corporal Philip Tovey and 13 members of his team (trained in various styles of martial arts skills, although the majority in ITF Taekwon-Do) arrived at the school Friday evening, where an informal presentation was held during QTC’s daily Black Belt class.

Training began Saturday morning, with a number of students arriving from QTC, as well as from The Legacy TKD Center, Original TKD, K-Mag International, Team USA and Knights of TKD. After an introduction of physical conditioning led by instructor William Perlaza (VI Dan) of QTC, and a review of hand and foot techniques directed by Master Suarez, everyone gathered over lunch, socializing and refueling for an afternoon of intensive preparatory sparring drills with World Champion Julio Carlos.

Sunday morning everyone braved the torrential rain, and reconvened for an informal competition in patterns, sparring, and breaking. The pattern competition was conducted in pairs, where each individual had the opportunity to perform a preferred pattern. Great technical ability was exhibited in the sparring competition, with the Marines demonstrating remarkable physical conditioning, and Julio Carlos’ hook kick leaving an impression in more than one mind. And the power of side-kicks and hand techniques was evident in the breaking competition, with each participant having a chance to compete.

The afternoon included a Jiu-Jitsu demonstration led by Instructor Gustavo Naranjo (VI Dan) of QTC, where a member of the Marines put up a good fight, showing superb stamina and technical ability; and the weekend closed out with the exchange of commemorative plaques, souvenirs and new friendships in the spirit of Taekwon-Do.

The visit from England’s Royal Marines to QTC was nothing short of a success. Master Suarez would like to extend his deep gratitude to Cpl. Philip Tovey and his martial arts team for choosing QTC in their USA Sports Tour 2012, and their admirable display of camaraderie and sportsmanship. Special thanks is also given to Gustavo Naranjo, Roger Benites, Alvin Bernard and Wainsworh White who acted as referees in Sunday’s competition, as well as the many students who came out to participate in the activities.

Boletín Informativo

El 20 de abril de 2012, el Maestro Ruben Suarez y Queens Taekwon-do Centro recibieron la visita del equipo de artes marciales de los Royal Marines de Inglaterra, quienes dieron inició a su “Tour deportivo 2012 de los Royal Marines en USA”. El Marine Philip Tovey y 13 miembros de su equipo (conformados en diversos estilos de artes marciales aunque la mayoría practicantes de Taekwon-do ITF) llegaron a la escuela el viernes noche y se realizó una presentación informal en QTC durante la clase diaria para Cinturones Negros.

El entrenamiento se inicio el sábado en la mañana, con estudiantes de QTC, así como de Legacy TKD, Original TKD, K-Mag Internacional, Team USA y Knigths TKD. Después de una mañana de acondicionamiento físico dirigida por el profesor William Perlaza, VI Dan y una revisión de técnicas de manos y pies dirigida por el maestro Suarez se realizo un pequeño receso para almorzar, socializar y recargar de nuevo energía. Para finalizar el día se realizaron diferentes ejercicios de desplazamientos y un intensivo trabajo preparatorio de combate con el Campeón Mundial Julio Carlos.

En la Mañana del domingo todos enfrentaron a las lluvias torrenciales, y volvieron a reunirse para una competencia informal en formas, combate y rompimiento. En figuras se realizó la competencia por parejas donde cada uno de los integrantes tuvo la oportunidad de realizar su forma preferida. En combate se presentó un buen nivel técnico, donde los Marines hicieron alarde de su gran condición física y la patada de giro talón de Julio Carlos quedo grabada en las memorias de los presentes. En rompimiento se demostró el poder de la patada de costado y de la mano. Cada participante al menos lo intento una vez. Al final el profesor Gustavo Naranjo, VI Dan de QTC, hizo una demostración de Jiu-Jitsu con uno de los miembros de los marines realizando un buen combate y mostrando un derroche de técnica. El fin de semana culminó con el intercambio de placas conmemorativas, suvenires y nuevas amistades en el espíritu de TaeKwon-do.

Agradecemos la participación de Gustavo Naranjo, Roger Benitez, Alvín Bernard, Wainsworth White como árbitros en la competencia y como también a todos los estudiantes de las diferentes escuelas que participaron de este evento y en especial a los Royal Marines.

Master Suárez desea expresar su profunda gratitud al Marine Philip Tovey y su equipo por habernos escogido en su “Tour deportivo 2012 de los Royal Marines en USA”

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Thank you so much for inviting me and Stephen to the sparring seminar on Sunday. The experience was wonderful everyone was extremely helpful. There were so many drills that Stephen and I spent a majority of our flight back to Charleston trying to remember them and write them down to take back to our studio. I am really thankful for Julio for taking his time after the seminar to talk with Stephen and answer so many of his questions, and during the seminar he took some time to help me figure out a footwork drill that I was having problems with. Our studio in Charleston is small and I am not used to being around so many other black belts and learning along side of them, but Stephen and I both felt very welcomed and were not afraid to ask any questions that came to mind. There were so many fun drills I can’t wait to try in our class! Again, thank you for the opportunity we look forward to the next time.
-Angela Shaffett, Academy of Martial Arts, SC

I just wanted to say I loved the workout and I hope I get to do it again and thank you Master Suarez, Julio Carlos, and William Perlaza for teaching me and giving me attention as well as Julio Carlos mother. Thank you so much. I learned a lot in how to master my craft. Thank You
Briana Ribic-KMAG INTERNATIONAL -Bronx, NY

The seminar with Julio Carlos and William Perlaza was awesome! They were very generous sharing all their knowledge and also very patient showing the exercises as many times as needed for us to get the idea. I learned a lot and feel inspired to practice what I learned. Julio’s technique, strength and speed are amazing. Willy’s dexterity and creativity with anything related to pushups is astonishing. Master Suarez’s supervision and organization made the event to flow very nicely. I will certainly do the “homework” they gave us, and will make sure that my students do it too – many times. Thank you for a great seminar, and keep up all the good work.
Ana Maria Blanco – Sine Wave TaeKwon-do. NY-NY

I wanted to say a “big kudos” to Master Suarez, Mr. Perlaza and the World Champion, Julio Carlos for an all inspiring, educational and all around wonderful seminar. I had the unique opportunity to spend 8 hours on a fabulous seminar that was very well presented with tons of valuable information. The concept of sparring became very clear to me because of the way it was explained. Including myself, all the participants were excited and happy to be a part of such a special and fun seminar. I hope that Master Suarez continues to promote this seminar to all the schools around the country. This seminar is proof of exactly why Master Suarez has produced the only world champion in the USA in both divisions, junior and senior. I was deeply saddened to see that not all schools in the immediate area took advantage of this seminar because I believe that it shows a serious lack of support of the ITF-USA Schools and with the Instructors themselves having no representation at all for this special seminar. I feel as though, some schools prefer to support people from other countries and they are turning their backs on our champions even though our Instructors are just as capable or even better than the foreign champions. I also wanted to make a point at the great lesson that Mr. Julio Carlos has taught us by being part of this seminar, it definitely surpasses Indomitable Spirit and Perseverance. Regardless of the unfortunate accident that Mr. Julio had a few months ago, he showed us that this type of accident or anything in life for that matter can be dealt with and does not have to ruin you life unless you choose that road. Mr. Julio didn’t let this stop him and he continued with his training and his quest to achieve more World Championships. GOOD JOB MR. JULIO!

Luis Mejia, Advantage TKD-PA

Dear Master Suarez, Mr. Perlaza and Julio Carlos:
I want to congratulate all of you for the interesting seminar you organized. I hope your efforts of transmitting your best ideas about different fighting techniques and the physical and mental preparation a student requires in order to be a successful competitor would be appreciated for the participants.
I had the opportunity to visit you and witness the happiness, camaraderie and good disposition of the students. They were eager to show their new knowledge with a world champion and Julio showed his openness and selfless disposition to help them getting confidence in improving their techniques.
Well sirs, this is TaeKwon-Do spirit in action and for that I am glad to be a part of this wonderful martial art that unites us through our daily practice.
Yours,
Master Carlos Ramirez – CO-7-02

I would like to congratulate Mr. Perlaza & Julio Carlos for a great seminar. The practical applications of sparring techniques shown by Julio Carlos was impressive. Training exercises, stamina training, dodging and other applications of TaeKwon-Do were preformed with expertise. Great seminar for Black Belts or Color Belts. There were many participants from many different schools and organizations which also showed how much people want to train and more out of TaeKwon-Do.
Good Job.
K Rattet, M. Rattet, S.Rattet – White Tiger, CT

I write you this letter to express my gratitude for your countless efforts to teach TaeKwon-Do anytime or anywhere regardless of affiliation. Your sparring seminar was very well planned and was very informative. My students and myself still are talking about what a good time we had. The exercises and drills were very intense but also very logical. I would say that this seminar was very successful. My only wish would be to have either handouts with some of the drills we practiced or maybe an email with the drills and exercises. There was just so much material we covered it is just hard to remember it all. Thank you Master Suarez for all you do for TaeKwon-Do and I hope that more people follow your example. To teach to anyone, anywhere, and anyplace. Instead of wasting time and energy on pointless arguments. We must all remember we are Martial Artist not politicians. Thank you again Master…..
Sincerely,
Sean H. Sutton V Dan ITF-TAO

I would like to thank you for the wonderful sparring seminar with Julio Carlos and coach William Peraza. The students from the Spartans Taekwon Do were just amazed with the high level of technical expertise and conditioning of the presenters. Thank you very much for giving our youngsters the opportunity to train with individuals who dedicated their lives in TWD and this way motivate them to become more serious and dedicated in their own practice.
Thank You again,
Spartans TWD

Master Suarez,
Allan wanted me to pass this on to you, while he was not at the seminar he still wanted to give you his comments,
Two of my students, Angela Shaffett and Stephen Harper, participated in the sparring seminar in NY over the weekend, and returned home with alot of information and new drills. They have been extremely excited to be able to show our class what they learned and talk about the experience. Thank you Master Suarez for inviting our studio and allowing us this opportunity to learn from the best.” -Allan Dela Cruz, Academy of Martial Art, SC

The seminar was amazing, the participants could enjoy of the vast experience of Mr. Perlaza as coach and the physical conditioning as one of the most important aspects to be a good competitor.
During the seminar, we were introduced to a variety of drills focus on physical strength, stamina, speed, and also attacking and counter attacking techniques, we acquired a lot of knowledge which can be now shared with our students.
Roger Benites, The legacy, NY

Hello fellow students, parents and martial art enthusiasts.

My name is John Richardson and I’m a 1st gup (Red belt/black stripe) student here at Advantage Tae Kwon Do. I would like to share with you all about my privilege to attend a special sparring seminar hosted by Master Ruben Suarez (8th dan) in Queens, NY.The seminar was held in the banquette room at the Holiday Inn in Queens on January 29, 2012. Along with Master Suarez, were ITF USA National Coach, Mr.William Perlaza (6th dan) and two time ITF World Sparring Champion (juniors and seniors) Mr. Julio Carlos (3rd dan) teaching the seminar. The seminar focused on beginner/advanced foot work, physical conditioning and offensive and defensive techniques.
Unlike many seminars, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that this one was almost entirely hands on learning from some of the best Instructors and one of the best fighters in the world. There was very little talk except to explain a technique/exercise and it’s application in sparring. The seminar began with Mr. Perlaza teaching/working out the entire attendance with various physical training exercises. Afterwards, Mr.Carlos demonstrated many different sparring techniques while Master Suarez explained the applications to pretty much everything taught that day. In attendance were TKD Instructors and students from 6th dan to white belt. Young and old, EVERYONE was working hard and sweating! Our hosts encouraged many questions to be asked and were pleased to answer everyone. For 7 full hours we exercised, drilled and finally sparred. The day was grueling but well worth the time and effort.
The high light of the seminar for myself was at one point my partner I was practicing drills with had to leave a little early and I was left with out a partner. When Mr.Perlaza noticed my dilemma, he paired me up with Mr. Julio Carlos. I was now getting one on one training time with a World Champion!Even though I felt like I was ready to collapse from exhaustion (and I wasn’t the only one). The thrill of training with the company in that room kept me motivated to keep going.
This was a fantastic seminar Queens Tae kwon Do hosted and I Highly recommend students to attend any seminar they organize. I wish more of my classmates could have shared in this valuable learning experience and I’m overjoyed more of my future competition didn’t haha. I myself will be attending as many in the future as I’m able.
TAE KWON !
John Richardson – Advantage Tae Kwon Do

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Once more the National Teakwon-Do Association of Puerto Rico had the privilege to receive a visit by Master Rubén Suarez. For this occasion the Master traveled accompanied by 3 International instructors; the 5th degrees Gloria Rodríguez (Master Suarez wife) and Roger Benites and the 6th degree Oscar Perez.

El Maestro with the students

On the morning of Saturday; October, 29 2011 Master Suarez offered a test, in which Luz Mulero was promoted to 5th degree, turning into the first lady to achieve that Rank in the Island. After the Master directed a special class which counted with the participations of 13 International Instructors.

On Sunday 30th a Workshop of Continued Education of The Art of Taekwon-Do took place. It began at 9 AM with a traditional bow. A diverse group of students and Instructors from different parts of the Island had the opportunity to train under the direction of the Master, who counted with the assistance of Instructors Benitez, Gato-Gato y Perez. Immediately Master Suarez spread his energy and enthusiasm to the participants, which during the next six hours worked intensely with exercises to strengthen, various application of self-defense techniques and competitive combat techniques.

The Seminar counted with the participation of various high ranks Instructors from Puerto Rico, among them, 5th Degrees; Albert Camacho, Rodolfo Riviere, Luz Mulero and also 6th degree Ramon Carbonell.

Students and Instructors were left satisfied with the knowledge and technical mastery of Master Suarez, but above all, the energy and humility with which he shares his knowledge.

“Definitely; its simplicity, give of one self and vocation to teaching has earned the title that we have given him in Puerto Rico, The Master of Humbleness”.
Gato-Gato 6th Degree

“The activity was very organized, we are very please and happy with the workshop”
Saul Pacheco 4th Degree

“Master Suarez always is distinguished by humbleness and his give of one self“
Albert Camacho 5th Degree

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New York, December 31, 2011

Dear Masters, Instructors and TKD students:

I am proud to announce that QTC, under my direction, will be holding a sparring seminar on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the Holiday Inn-LaGuardia Hotel, located at 37- 10 114th Street – Corona NY 11368. The seminar will be mainly focused on improving the sparring skills at the competitive level of its participants. We will have the unique opportunity to meet and train with Julio Carlos – two-time ITF World Champion – and Professor William Perlaza, who has been in charge of Julio’s training.

The seminar will be divided into four parts: Physical Preparation, Tactics, Techniques, and Sparring. The main objective of the seminar is to share the vast knowledge acquired by Julio in the process of becoming a world champion. Julio, along Professor Perlaza, under my direction, will be sharing and explaining the different drills designed to enhance sparring performance.

Seminar Schedule:
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Physical training
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Dodging, Shifting, Sliding, Anticipation Drills
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tactical training
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sparring
The application form for the seminar will be available at the front desk of QTC and at the QTC website as of January 1, 2012. *Fee for the seminar is $60.00. Deadline is January 22nd.

For more information contact Master Suarez at: Queens Taekwon-do Center 89-18 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights NY 11372 Phone: 718-639-6998 e-mail: info@qtc-itf.com

MASTER RUBEN SUAREZ