2024 AAU TAEKWONDO NATIONAL FORMS AND SPARRING TEAM CHAMPIONS
2024 AAU TAEKWONDO NATIONAL FORMS AND SPARRING TEAM CHAMPIONS
Master Al is currently a 8th degree black belt and founder of da Silva School of Karate. As a competitor on the National Sport Karate Circuit, Master Al was ranked in the top 5 Nationally of all Black Belt Forms competitors. A winner of numerous first place awards and Grand Championships, he left a legacy of excellence in the traditional forms and weapons divisions. He is a mentor to over 100 black belts, a father figure to many and the beginning of many students martial arts journeys.
Master Tim is a 7th degree black belt, owner and Master Instructor at da Silva - Simmons Karate Brunswick, MD. Awarded black belt degrees by William Wickham {1st Degree} the late Frances Esteban Conde {2nd & 3rd Degree} Albano da Silva {4th, 5th & 6th Degree} and James K. Roberts Jr {7th Degree}. Master Tim has over 35 years of teaching instruction in Tang Soo Do. Retiring from competition in 2014 his competitive resume holds over 200 First Place or Grand Championship wins on District, State and National level Competitions. As an instructor he has trained over 600 State Champions, 200 National Champions and 10 World Champion medalist. Named District Director for AAU Taekwondo Potomac Valley in 2016. Team USA Coach- TAGB World Championships, Birmingham England 2016. Nominated Coach of the Year 2024 AAU Taekwondo, Appointed Coach for AAU National Point Sparring Team 2024-2025, Team USA Coach World Championships Glasgow Scotland 2025. Head Coach TEAM DSK #1 Forms #1 Point Sparring Governor's Cup AAU National Championships 2024.
Tim Clifford began his Tang Soo Do training in 2000 as student in Philadelphia, Pa under Master Jason Richman. He earned his 1st Degree Black Belt in 2004 and his 2nd Degree in 2006 from Master Richman and Master Frederick Scott, AMKOR Karate Institutes. He paused his Tang Soo Do Training in 2007 and spent 2 years training in Kokikai Aikido before moving from Pennsylvania to Virginia. With a strong foundation in traditional martial arts training, Tim spent time in Northern Virginia trying to find a school that fit his expectations of strong fundamentals, while training on his own at home. In 2015, he joined DaSilva Simmons Karate. He earned his 3rd Degree (2017) and 4th Degree Black Belt (2021) under Master Tim Simmons with Master DaSilva and Grand Master James Roberts Jr. on his exam panels. He has helped develop the DSK Competition Team into a two-time Forms National Championship Team (2023 & 2024) and a National Point Sparring Team (2024). As a forms competitor he has won multiple AAU Tae Kwon Do State, Regional, and National Championships.
A force on the competitive scene for over 15 years. Over 600 State Champions, 200 National Champions and 10 World Championship medalist. Winner of 12 AAU Governors Cups in Point Sparring and Forms over the last 10 years. Back-to-Back 2023-2024 #1 Forms Team AAU National Championships. 2024 #1 Point Sparring Team AAU National Championships Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Not all achievements are on the competition floor. The majority of our success spills over to outside the studio where with the mentorship and guidance of our instructors, parents and support staff shine through. Building someone's self-confidence is goal one. The studio provides an environment that all students can set goals to succeed. By developing someone's character through mental and physical discipline it can lead to goals thought unachievable. The studio is always a fun, diverse, respectful learning environment for everyone. Open to all that want to learn the art of Tang Soo Do.
Without the community of Brunswick and the surrounding areas none of this would be possible. The support from the community is what helps drive this Team. The community has helped to raise over $50,000 to keep opportunities for local students a reality. The community involvement from the residents, businesses and just people that want to help support the program is overwhelming. There's a lot more than a few instructors that keep this train running full speed ahead. Thank you BRUNSWICK!
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