Sr. GrandMaster Everetts( Sun Bae Kwanjangnim) founded the International Hosinsul Federation in Olean,
NY in 1990, though he taught many years prior to starting his own organization. He believes in teaching all
the arts in which he has studied and mastered, thereby giving the student numerous techniques that they
can apply for self defense. He believes in passing on the traditional ways of the arts and leaving the politics
that exist today,behind.
Sr. Grandmaster Master Everetts believes that the "True" martial artist, is the one who applies the
techniques effectively, regardless of what style it may originate from, regardless of their age or size,and
regardless of what belt rank they may hold. All the arts overlap in their techniques , and goals on reaching
the balance of mind, body, and spirit.
Sr. GrandMaster Everetts' training began in 1966. His teachers in his various arts were; Phil Ferris in Judo,
Alan Woodard, Liu Seong and Ray Miles in Kung Fu and Kun Tao. Grandmaster Augustine K. Lee and Will D.
Egner in ChangMooKwan TaekwonDo; Grandmaster Jung Soo Park in Changmookwan TKD, Grandmaster
Kwang Sik Myung and Grandmaster John Pelligrini in both World Hapkido and Yonmookwan Taekwondo. Sr.
Master, along with his wife, has attended numerous training seminars, including Tai Chi and KunTao
seminars with the famous Grandmaster Arthur Sikes, and Master Joe Salomone of the Willem Reeders(Liu
Seong) system.
GrandMaster Everetts was the first student promoted to 5th Dan Master- International Instructor -by
Grandmaster and Founder Kwang Sik Myung of the Yonmookwan TKD Association and the World Hapkido
Federation in 1992. Master Everetts still remains a Charter member and his schools remain Charter
members of the World Hapkido Federation and also The Yonmookwan TKD Association today. Sr. Master also
served for several years as a news article writer for the newsletter published by Grandmaster Myung.
Sr. Master Everetts' Life Time Accomplishments are MANY !
Some Favorite Highlights from over the years Follow......
NY in 1990, though he taught many years prior to starting his own organization. He believes in teaching all
the arts in which he has studied and mastered, thereby giving the student numerous techniques that they
can apply for self defense. He believes in passing on the traditional ways of the arts and leaving the politics
that exist today,behind.
Sr. Grandmaster Master Everetts believes that the "True" martial artist, is the one who applies the
techniques effectively, regardless of what style it may originate from, regardless of their age or size,and
regardless of what belt rank they may hold. All the arts overlap in their techniques , and goals on reaching
the balance of mind, body, and spirit.
Sr. GrandMaster Everetts' training began in 1966. His teachers in his various arts were; Phil Ferris in Judo,
Alan Woodard, Liu Seong and Ray Miles in Kung Fu and Kun Tao. Grandmaster Augustine K. Lee and Will D.
Egner in ChangMooKwan TaekwonDo; Grandmaster Jung Soo Park in Changmookwan TKD, Grandmaster
Kwang Sik Myung and Grandmaster John Pelligrini in both World Hapkido and Yonmookwan Taekwondo. Sr.
Master, along with his wife, has attended numerous training seminars, including Tai Chi and KunTao
seminars with the famous Grandmaster Arthur Sikes, and Master Joe Salomone of the Willem Reeders(Liu
Seong) system.
GrandMaster Everetts was the first student promoted to 5th Dan Master- International Instructor -by
Grandmaster and Founder Kwang Sik Myung of the Yonmookwan TKD Association and the World Hapkido
Federation in 1992. Master Everetts still remains a Charter member and his schools remain Charter
members of the World Hapkido Federation and also The Yonmookwan TKD Association today. Sr. Master also
served for several years as a news article writer for the newsletter published by Grandmaster Myung.
Sr. Master Everetts' Life Time Accomplishments are MANY !
Some Favorite Highlights from over the years Follow......
- 1973-TKD Karate Open-Umpire
- 1974- TKD Kung-Fu Open -1st Place Sparring
- 1974-TKD Demo Team
- 1974-Kung Fu Demo Team
- 1975-Co Director -1st Southern Tier Kung Fu - Karate Championships
- 1975-Co Founder Deceptive Eye Kung Fu
- 1975-Selected for Fighting Team of Will D. Egner-ChangMooKwan
- 1976-79 Taught Hand to Hand Combat to Army Military in Mannheim, Germany
- 1979-Promoted to 5th Dan Master Instructor in both -Kung Fu and Kun Tao
- 1985-1988-Demos for Grape Festival-Silver Creek NY
- 1987 Certified as an Official with World Karate Association
- 1989-Demo-chautauqua County Fair-Fredonia NY
- 1988-Joined Jung Soo Park's TKD Federation
- 1988 Received Certificate of Award-ChangMooKwan for Exemplary Attitude and Ability
- 1989 Instructor of the Year-ChangMooKwan
- 1989-Promotion to-5th Dan Master Instructor-ChangMooKwan
- 1990-Hapkido Seminar with Grandmaster John Pelligrini, Buffalo, NY
- 1990-Demo for S.A.D.D youth to youth, Amherst,NY
- 1990-Channel-20 Family Telethon Demo
- 1990-Founded the International Hosinsul Federation
- 1991-Demo for S.A.D.D. -Sweet Home H.S. Amherst, NY
- 1991-Sponsor for Seminar-Hapkido-John Pelligrini, Amherst,NY
- 1991-Defensive Awareness Clinic-Buffalo, NY and Olean, NY
- 1992-2nd Defensive Awareness Clinic-Amherst,NY
- 1992- Received a certificate of commendation from the World Hapkido Federation
- 1992-Promoted to 5th Dan International Master Instructor by Grandmaster Kwang Sik Myung, Los
Angeles, Calif. - 1992-Hosted Seminar in YonMooKwan TKD and Hapkido with Grandmaster Myung-Olean, NY
- 1992-Pressure Point Clinic with Master Stan Hart of Ohio, held in Olean, NY
- 1994-Demo Olean Center Mall
- 1995-Self Defense Demo-BJ's Olean, NY
- 1996-1999-Tai Chi and Martial Arts Demo for Floyd Fretz J.H.S., Bradford, Pa.
- 1997-Hosted Tai Chi and Kun Tao Seminar with Master Joe Salomone of the American Institute of Self
Defense Arts-Liu Seong System - 1998-Demo for English and Speech Classes-Bradford H.S.
- 1999-Tai Chi Seminar for the University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, Pa.
- 1999-Conducted 8 week Tai Chi Class for University of Pittsburgh
- 2000-Conducted Self Defense for Women -M.O.B. Program at University of Pittsburgh
- 2003-Conducted an entire 8 week course in Self Defense for the Mckean County Sheriff's Dept. in
Smethport ,Pa. - 2003-2005-Martial Arts Demo for Olean General Hospital Strawberry Festival-Support Group-Fund Raiser
- 2006- Conducted Bo Staff Clinic-Olean, NY
- 2008-Certified as 8th Dan Sr. GrandMaster-KTKDA-CMK,USA-Oct. 11th 2008 -following completion of 30
day probationary period. - 2008-Designated as Northeastern Regional Headquarters for Korea TKD Association USA,
ChangMooKwan - 2010 Inducted into Action Martial Arts Hall of Honors-" Excellence in Teaching Martial Arts"
- 2010 State Representative for Martial Arts World News
- Sr. GrandMaster has promoted more than 50 Students to Black Belt and the Highest Ranking Student -7th
Dan was earned by his Wife Sue after she taught for 18 years.-she is the first Grandmaster.
| MEET OUR SR. GRANDMASTER AND FOUNDER JEFFREY EVERETTS-8th DAN |
| JR.GRANDMASTER INSTRUCTOR-SUSAN EVERETTS -7TH DAN |
Head Instructor(Hu Bae Kwanjangnim) Susan Everetts has been teaching martial arts since 1992 certified
under the International Hosinsul Federation . She is currently a full 7th Dan Jr. GrandMaster instructor
having been recently promoted October,11th, 2008. She has been studying TaeKwonDo ,Hapkido,KunTao,
TaiChi and Kung Fu, under her husband Sr. Master Jeff Everetts .She specializes in teaching not only Self
Defense and the full range of Styles, but also the Bo Staff and Sword. She is a Faculty instructor of credited
martial arts courses at the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford where she has taught since 1997. She also
serves as the faculty advisor for the Mixed Martial Arts Club at the University. Susan holds a B.S. Degree in
Secondary Education Sciences, a Masters degree in Health Care Administration, is nationally certified in
Medical Technology and is Licenced by N.Y.. State in medical technology, Hematology. She has more than 30
yrs. of professional teaching experience, teaching students of all ages.
Recently Hu Bae Kwanjangnim Everetts was convinced by several of her students to once again compete in
a major tournament, after having retired from competition 10 years earlier. She reluctantly decided to join
them in support of 'their" very first competition. She went on to win 1st place honors at the Battle of Buffalo,
Buffalo,N.Y. in both forms and weapons in the Senior Black Belt Division.
under the International Hosinsul Federation . She is currently a full 7th Dan Jr. GrandMaster instructor
having been recently promoted October,11th, 2008. She has been studying TaeKwonDo ,Hapkido,KunTao,
TaiChi and Kung Fu, under her husband Sr. Master Jeff Everetts .She specializes in teaching not only Self
Defense and the full range of Styles, but also the Bo Staff and Sword. She is a Faculty instructor of credited
martial arts courses at the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford where she has taught since 1997. She also
serves as the faculty advisor for the Mixed Martial Arts Club at the University. Susan holds a B.S. Degree in
Secondary Education Sciences, a Masters degree in Health Care Administration, is nationally certified in
Medical Technology and is Licenced by N.Y.. State in medical technology, Hematology. She has more than 30
yrs. of professional teaching experience, teaching students of all ages.
Recently Hu Bae Kwanjangnim Everetts was convinced by several of her students to once again compete in
a major tournament, after having retired from competition 10 years earlier. She reluctantly decided to join
them in support of 'their" very first competition. She went on to win 1st place honors at the Battle of Buffalo,
Buffalo,N.Y. in both forms and weapons in the Senior Black Belt Division.
| JR. MASTER INSTRUCTOR -TARA BENNETT-4th DAN |
Tara is a newly promoted 4th Dan senior instructor( Hu Bae Sabomnim) certified under Sr. Master
Everetts, and has been teaching with us for close to 7years. She completed her rank testing on July 6th,
2009 during a 3.5 hour test under the oversee of GM Will Egner, Sr. First Master Jeff Everetts, and Sr.
Master Sue Everetts. She demonstrated her " Indomitable Spirit " during testing, as well as her
exceptional skills!
She also holds a 4th Dan black belt in Shotokan under Rick Johnson, of Warren, Pa. Tara began her
martial arts career in 1991 and also holds duel certification as an Elementary and Special Education
Teacher with a BS Degree in each. Tara currently works with children with behavioral difficulties and
brings an educated and very patient perspective to teaching the diverse students within our schools.
Tara is the primary instructor in our Smethport school and is a tremendous help to Yi Kyosa Sue.
Sabom Tara also was convinced by friends and students to compete in major tournaments again, after
having retired, and went on to place 2nd in sparring and 3rd in forms at the 2005-Battle of Buffalo,
Buffalo, N.Y. Hopefully -more tournament competitions to follow!
Everetts, and has been teaching with us for close to 7years. She completed her rank testing on July 6th,
2009 during a 3.5 hour test under the oversee of GM Will Egner, Sr. First Master Jeff Everetts, and Sr.
Master Sue Everetts. She demonstrated her " Indomitable Spirit " during testing, as well as her
exceptional skills!
She also holds a 4th Dan black belt in Shotokan under Rick Johnson, of Warren, Pa. Tara began her
martial arts career in 1991 and also holds duel certification as an Elementary and Special Education
Teacher with a BS Degree in each. Tara currently works with children with behavioral difficulties and
brings an educated and very patient perspective to teaching the diverse students within our schools.
Tara is the primary instructor in our Smethport school and is a tremendous help to Yi Kyosa Sue.
Sabom Tara also was convinced by friends and students to compete in major tournaments again, after
having retired, and went on to place 2nd in sparring and 3rd in forms at the 2005-Battle of Buffalo,
Buffalo, N.Y. Hopefully -more tournament competitions to follow!
| INSTRUCTOR- LEE SIZEMORE -2nd DAN |
Lee is a 2nd Dan black belt certified by the IHF under Sr. Master Everetts with more than 7 yrs. of training.
She is an expert with the Bo staff and Fan and also has a desire to learn other weapons as well. She holds a
Masters Degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh and is a Director of several family support
programs .
Lee has just been promoted on July 6th, 2009 to 2nd Dan during a 3.5 hr. test under the oversee of GM Will
Egner, Sr. First Master Jeff Everetts, and Sr. Master Sue Everetts. The test consisted of Forms-Self Defense
-Weapons-Breaking- and Sparring.
Lee has earned 1st, 2nd, and 4th place honors in major tournaments like the Battle of Buffalo, and the King
Cobra, Erie ,Pa. Recently Lee won 2nd and two 3rd places at the August Moon Championships in Buffalo,
August 2006., and First place honors in 2009 at the King Cobra, Erie,Pa.
She is an expert with the Bo staff and Fan and also has a desire to learn other weapons as well. She holds a
Masters Degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh and is a Director of several family support
programs .
Lee has just been promoted on July 6th, 2009 to 2nd Dan during a 3.5 hr. test under the oversee of GM Will
Egner, Sr. First Master Jeff Everetts, and Sr. Master Sue Everetts. The test consisted of Forms-Self Defense
-Weapons-Breaking- and Sparring.
Lee has earned 1st, 2nd, and 4th place honors in major tournaments like the Battle of Buffalo, and the King
Cobra, Erie ,Pa. Recently Lee won 2nd and two 3rd places at the August Moon Championships in Buffalo,
August 2006., and First place honors in 2009 at the King Cobra, Erie,Pa.
| ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR--DR. JOHNNA McCULLOUGH-1st Dan |
Dr. Johnna McCullough has just been promoted to 1st Dan assistant instructor. Her promotion took place
July 6th, 2009 during a 3.5 hour demonstration of all techniques learned- starting from white belt.
Johnna has trained with the IHF for close to 7 years. She was recognized by the IFMA as the 2005 age 18+
female Kyu belt weapons champion as well as 1st runner up in Forms and Sparring. The IFMA is comprised
of 8-tournaments across NY and Canada.
She participated in the August Moon Canadian -American Tournament in 2005. She placed 2nd in
weapons,competing with the Bo Staff, and 2nd in sparring. Johnna also participated in the Battle of
Buffalo-2005 tournament and placed 4th in sparring and weapons.
Johnna holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and currently works with adolescents in our schools.
July 6th, 2009 during a 3.5 hour demonstration of all techniques learned- starting from white belt.
Johnna has trained with the IHF for close to 7 years. She was recognized by the IFMA as the 2005 age 18+
female Kyu belt weapons champion as well as 1st runner up in Forms and Sparring. The IFMA is comprised
of 8-tournaments across NY and Canada.
She participated in the August Moon Canadian -American Tournament in 2005. She placed 2nd in
weapons,competing with the Bo Staff, and 2nd in sparring. Johnna also participated in the Battle of
Buffalo-2005 tournament and placed 4th in sparring and weapons.
Johnna holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and currently works with adolescents in our schools.
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INSTRUCTOR--BRANDON HENTON-2nd DAN
Brandon is a 2nd Dan Black Belt instructor with the IHF and has been training with us for more than 6 years.
Brandon is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelors in Psychology with a minor in
International Studies.
Brandon completed a grueling test on July 6th, 2009and was awarded his 2nd Dan black belt.
Brandon spent a semester studying in Kyoto, Japan and while he was there, he trained in Tai Chi with world
famous instructor Master Takakishi. Master Takakishi is Japan's number one competitor in Tai Chi, and also
taught Brandon Shiatsu.
Brandon serves as "uki" for Sabom Sue Everetts at the University and is very accomplished with the Tonfas.
Brandon competed in the Battle of Buffalo in 2004 and won 1st place in Forms, 3rd place in weapons, and 5th
place in sparring. Brandon served as "uki" for our Jr. Black Belt at the King Cobra Tournament in Erie this
past January and helped him in winning first place in self defense!
Brandon is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelors in Psychology with a minor in
International Studies.
Brandon completed a grueling test on July 6th, 2009and was awarded his 2nd Dan black belt.
Brandon spent a semester studying in Kyoto, Japan and while he was there, he trained in Tai Chi with world
famous instructor Master Takakishi. Master Takakishi is Japan's number one competitor in Tai Chi, and also
taught Brandon Shiatsu.
Brandon serves as "uki" for Sabom Sue Everetts at the University and is very accomplished with the Tonfas.
Brandon competed in the Battle of Buffalo in 2004 and won 1st place in Forms, 3rd place in weapons, and 5th
place in sparring. Brandon served as "uki" for our Jr. Black Belt at the King Cobra Tournament in Erie this
past January and helped him in winning first place in self defense!
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| JR. ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR- 2ND STRIPE RED BELT |
Brandon is currently IHF's Jr. Assistant Instructor in training for his Black Belt rank. Brandon most
recently earned his 2nd black stripe just before black belt rank. He is a great student in the
Smethport school district and has been training in the martial arts for several years with IHF. He has
accomplished the basics of the Bo Staff in addition to his other requirements which includes 100 hrs.
of teaching. Brandon actively competes in tournaments throughout the area, such as the King Cobra
Tournament in Erie,Pa. and the August Moon Championships in Buffalo,NY, and enjoys a variety of
other sports. We look forward to his continued contributions to the arts as he grows, physically,
mentally, and spiritually!
recently earned his 2nd black stripe just before black belt rank. He is a great student in the
Smethport school district and has been training in the martial arts for several years with IHF. He has
accomplished the basics of the Bo Staff in addition to his other requirements which includes 100 hrs.
of teaching. Brandon actively competes in tournaments throughout the area, such as the King Cobra
Tournament in Erie,Pa. and the August Moon Championships in Buffalo,NY, and enjoys a variety of
other sports. We look forward to his continued contributions to the arts as he grows, physically,
mentally, and spiritually!
OUR 2009 BLACK BELT INSTRUCTORS
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Our very own Jr. Black Belt has trained with I.H.F. for more than 7 years. He is a top
competitor with the Bo, Sword and Self Defense , having earned 1st and 2nd places in
every tournament he has competed in! He is an "A" student, plays piano, guitar, is an avid
soccer player, and an accomplished magician. He recently entertained GM Will Egner
with his "slight of hand" expertise.
Our Jr. Instructor has been promoted to 2nd Dan International instructor on July 6th, 2009
competitor with the Bo, Sword and Self Defense , having earned 1st and 2nd places in
every tournament he has competed in! He is an "A" student, plays piano, guitar, is an avid
soccer player, and an accomplished magician. He recently entertained GM Will Egner
with his "slight of hand" expertise.
Our Jr. Instructor has been promoted to 2nd Dan International instructor on July 6th, 2009
JR. BLACK BELT INSTRUCTOR-2nd DAN
GM Egner
ASSISTANT UNDERSTUDY INSTRUCTORS-RED BELT
William
Burlingame
Burlingame
Riki
Tanaka
Tanaka
Michael
Manross
Manross
All Red Belts must complete 100 hrs. of supervised teaching-(in addition
to their other requirements for their 1st and 2nd stripes)- this will
qualify them for the priviledge of testing for 1st dan Black Belt
to their other requirements for their 1st and 2nd stripes)- this will
qualify them for the priviledge of testing for 1st dan Black Belt