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The official website for Region 20 of the World Tang Soo Do Association located in beautiful Southern California!

Special Region 20 Announcements!

Region 20 2025 Champions!

Congratulations to everyone who competed at our Region 20 Championship Tournament! We had over 130 competitors from all of our regional schools. Thank you to everyone for an incredible day full of spirit, camaraderie, and friendship. To our judges, scorekeepers, and masters, you all made this day run smoothly with your incredible work! A special thank you to our tournament hosts, Master Larry D’Ercole and Master Leslie Salinas! Thank you for all of your incredible work to make this day possible.

Here are some special Shoutouts from our regional awards

Family of the Year

  • The Miramontes Family - Tang Soo Do Karate Institute

Scholarship Recipients:

  • Jody Reyes - M.A.S. Tang Soo Do

  • Gabriel Rodriguez - Tang Soo Do Karate Institute

  • Reese Jurman - Coastal Canyon Tang Soo Do

  • Santiago Soto - M.A.S. Tang Soo Do

  • Aidin Miramontes - Tang Soo Do Karate Institute

Regional Champions:

  • Youth Dan Female: Chelsea Roffey - Coastal Canyon Tang Soo Do

  • Youth Dan Male: Max Harris - Tang Soo Do Karate Institute

  • Senior Dan Female: Barbara Noriega - Fathom Martial Arts

  • Senior Dan Male: Thomas Taggart - Mountain Lion Tang Soo Do

  • Adult Dan Female: Marine Goldberg - Coastal Canyon Tang Soo Do

  • Adult Dan Male: Angelo D’Ercole - Tang Soo Do Karate Institute

Congratulations SBN Bellini!

We are proud to celebrate a truly remarkable milestone — SBN Barbara Bellini’s completion of her 5th Dan test in Tang Soo Do. This achievement reflects decades of dedication, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to both personal growth and the traditions of our art.

Beyond the dojang, SBN Bellini has been an essential part of our community as our Regional Treasurer Chair. Her steady leadership, attention to detail, and tireless efforts behind the scenes have kept our region running smoothly — and our spirits high. She brings both professionalism and warmth to everything she does, and her impact is felt by all who have the privilege to work with her.

Congratulations, SBN Bellini — we honor your achievement, your example, and your continued journey in Tang Soo Do.

Tang Soo!

WTSDA 42nd Anniversary

November 13-14, 1982 was when the World Tang Soo Do Association was founded by Cho Dae Kwang Jang Nim Jae C. Shin and a group of dedicated masters and students in Philadelphia, PA. 42 years later this association is still going strong and growing with each passing year. Tang Soo!