2026 Region 20 Championship

Welcome to the 2026 WTSDA Region 20 Championship!

Greetings Region 20 Family!

You are invited to join our very special 2026 WTSDA Regional Championship to celebrate our outstanding Region 20 family and to honor the many achievements of our members.   We look forward to welcoming all schools across our region to demonstrate their Tang Soo Do skills, spirit, respect and leadership abilities in our annual competition.

ALL STUDENTS, including Tiny Tigers/Little Dragons, color belts (GUP) and black belts (DAN) are encouraged to participate in this fun and enriching annual experience.  Categories include Individual Forms, Weapons Forms, Team Form and Creativity competition. 

In addition, Region 20 takes great pleasure in announcing our special guest this year is our very own newly promoted Boo Kwan Chang Nim Larry D’Ercole – Assistant Grandmaster of the World Tang Soo Do Association. His presence at our regional event is one of his first official appearances in his new role.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Register by 9/4 and receive a FREE Tournament T-Shirt.

We look forward to your participation!  Tang Soo!

Master Patrick Marsch - Region 20 Director

Master Kenneth Purnell - Allied Gardens Tang Soo Do

Master Clare Marsch - Allied Gardens Tang Soo Do

Competition Fees:

**Entrance wristbands will be mandatory and strictly enforced** Each registration comes with one competitor wristband and two spectator wristbands. All other additional wristbands will need to be purchased for $3 each.

New this year! Use the code FAMILY10 if registering for two or more competitors from the same family for a 10% discount!

Normal Registration (Ends Friday September 4th) (Includes Tournament T-Shirt)

Tiny Tigers / Little Dragons: $40

Gups / Dans: $75

Late Registration (September 5st – September 18th) (NO T-Shirt included with registration)

Tiny Tigers / Little Dragons $40

Gups / Dans: $75

Registration closes September 18th. No applications can be accepted after this date.

Competitor Divisions:

  • Sparring

  • Open Hand Forms

  • Weapons Forms (Brown Belts and above)

  • Team Forms (Colored Gups, Cho Dan Bos/Dans)

  • Creativity

Registration Inquiries:

Master Patrick Marsch | Master Kenneth Purnell | Master Clare Marsch

mastrmarsch@aol.com | kennyd020523@aol.com | cdmarsch@aol.com

Location

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

6753 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115

Date and Schedule

Sat, September 26, 2026

*Schedule to come*

Concessions:

There is an onsite coffee shop for food and a vending machine for snacks. No Outside Food and Drink Allowed in the Gym other than water.

Championship Party:

Come celebrate an incredible Championship with your fellow Region 20 members at our After-Championship Party!

This year’s celebration is extra special as we come together to honor and celebrate our new BKCN, Larry D’Ercole! Join us in recognizing this incredible achievement and sharing in this memorable milestone.

Enjoy a delicious Mexican banquet, with soft drinks included, as we relax, enjoy great food, and celebrate the accomplishments of our competitors, instructors, and Region 20 family.

The banquet will begin at 6:00 PM.

Our reservation is limited to 70 guests, so be sure to reserve your spot early! We look forward to celebrating with you and making this a memorable evening for everyone.