Deset Tiger Teakwindo

DTT-JINS Holds two Highest Position in AFSCOM

2010-07-25T04:13:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Orly Flores for being elected as the newly Overall Chairman of AFSCOM ( All Filipino Sports Community - Eastern Province), representing Desert Tiger Taekwondo, and to DTT Head Master Sabum Nim Greg Sugano as Asst. Auditor representing WOMA-USA(World Organizer of Martial Arts-USA). The DTT-JINS were always behind your back to support you and we believe your leadership in governing the organization, once again congratulations and Good Luck may GOD BLESS you both. (from left DTT Head Master Sabum nim Greg Sugano & Mr. Orly Flores)

DTT Promotion & Belting Ceremony(Aug. 2009)

2009-08-24T22:14:00.000-07:00

Five members of the Desert Tiger Taekwondo (DTT) who passed the required trainings were promoted last August 6, 2009 at JAL International Accommodation 25th St. Toqbah, Al-Khobar K.S.A to one color belt higher. Among them are the following:

Francisco C. Viray - Green to purple
Nicomedes G. Lugtu - Yellow to green
Khristian Emmanuel R. de Sesto - Yellow to green
Marlon B. Dela Pena - White to yellow
Adrian A. Micua - White to yellow

Although the promotion was simple, the message of encouragement from DTT Founder & Headmaster Sabum Nim Greg Sugano, with the support of all the black belt members (Boosabum Chito Velez, Boosabum JR Eleda, Boosabum Arnel Sendon & Boosabum Ely Sajo) and with the presence of two visitors (Sensei Robert Vinoya of Taekcojuka and Kyeud Jun Campos of Okinawan) who also shared their skills in Martial Arts made the event more meaningful. During the event, selected DTT members also performed poomse, combat and kicking techniques followed by the traditional Belting Ceremony.

The celebration is not complete without the most awaited part, “Kainan na!!!” (Eating time) courtesy of the five (5) newly promoted members of the club together with the special & delightful cuisine, one tray of boiled egg (nilagang itlog) prepared by Sabum Ely Sajo. Indeed the ceremony was so enjoyable and successful.

Taekwon!!!

Standing from left (Dovvy Pacamalan, Crizaldy Banquil, Sabum Arnel Sendon, Sabum Chit Velez, Sabumnim Greg Sugano,Sabum Modesto Eleda, Sabum Eliseo Sajo, Menandro Jimenez, Orly Flores).Setting from left (Adrian Micua, Nicomedes Lugtu,Francisco C. Viray, Khristian de Sesto, Marlon dela Pena)

DTT 2009 President Messege

2009-06-27T23:12:00.000-07:00

I’d like to extend my warmest thanks to all DTT members who in one way or another contributed to the successful induction and recognition ceremony. My special thanks to Mr. Alex Villamayor & Mr. Auric Perez for their continued and untiring support to DTT club, it’s nice both of you for being part of the club.

To Kyoshi Dominador N. Caballero Jr., Shihan Rey Diaz, Sensei Elmer Dela Cruz thank you very much for your inspirational talks and I believe that everybody are inspired and will always remember your messages.

To Sabum nim Romy Aguilar, Sensie Robert Vinuya & Shigung Rolly Tiozon & Co. for their martial arts demonstrations, other visitors and guest thanks a lot. I wish we could meet again and share some of your wisdom in martial arts and expertise. Your very interesting demonstration shall not be remembered but treasure to others as well.

Most Especially my sincere gratitude to our Founder/Chief instructor Sabum Nim Greg Sugano for his perseverance, dedication & invaluable support to mold the physical and mental competence of each DTT member’s to be a resolute Taekwondo Practitioners.

To all newly elected officers, I would like to share with you a short message:

Leadership is not about being elected or appointed to an office. The office does not teach someone how to be a leader, but Leadership is an attitude cultivated over timed.

Are you one to stand up for what you believe in and 'face the music' even when that music happens to be unpleasant? Do you have a purpose and follow that purpose to get the ends you desire? Do you have a vision? These are a lot questions that true leaders answer in the affirmative.

But how do you become a leader?

Each small decision you make takes you one step closer to reality. Remember the goal is not to get power, but to get your vision and your purpose across. Leaders without visions can be likened to driving in a strange town without a road map: you are going to wind up somewhere; it just might not be in the best part of town.

To all DTT members let us be united to one purpose. I hope we’re on the same page. I’ll expect your full support & cooperation to give DTT club more success, medals and trophies in the future. If you failed once, try it again the second time around until you succeed. There is no harm in trying as I remembered an old adage: A little knowledge if more practice is dangerous.

Have good day and GOD Bless us all!

Sabum Arnel P. Sendon
Black Belt
DTT President
Year 2009

DTT - Induction Pictures

2009-05-24T03:46:00.001-07:00

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DTT–INDUCTION OF OFFICERS 2009-10 & RECOGNITION CEREMONY

2009-05-23T03:18:00.000-07:00

by: Alex Villamayor

“The rank doesn’t make the man. It’s the man that makes the rank.”

This is the perplexing statement made by Kyoshi Dominador N. Caballero Jr. that made every listener concurred during the Desert Tiger Taekwondo Martial Arts Club (DTT) Induction of New Officers and Recognition of New Members last May 14, 2009.The program was attended by DTT’s brothers in Martial Arts headed by no less than the two of WOMA’s top men. WOMA-Saudi Arabia President Kyoshi Jun N. Caballero and WOMA-International President Shihan Rey V. Diaz had graced the occasion that marked as important and inspirational event among the members and friends of DTT.

Every year, DTT is electing new set of officers to keep the club well organized and preserve the formality, legitimacy and legacy. Kyoshi Jun Caballero have presided the oath taking of the new officers. The following are the 2009 – 2010 DTT Officers:

President - Arnel P. Sendon
Vice President - Eliseo V. Sajo
Secretary - Menandro G. Jimenez
Asst. Secretary - Felix C. Salaum
Treasurer - Nicomedes G. Lugtu
Asst. Treasurer - Orlando C. Flores
Auditor - Francisco C. Viray
Asst. Auditor - Crizaldy C. Banquil
PRO - Dovvy A. Pacamalan
Asst PRO - Kristian O. De Sesto
Sports Coordinator - Ganie C. Micua , Adrian A. Micua & Ben O. De Sesto
Marshalls - Jonathan P. Mamitag & Marlon B. Dela Pena
Sports Adviser - Amer S. Kombargi
Club Advisers - Boosabum Chito Q. Velez & Boosabum Modesto I. Eleda Jr.

On the other hand, the DTT Founder and Head Instructor Sabum nim Greg C. Sugano handed over the Certificate of Membership to the new DTT members Adrian A. Micua and Marlon B. Dela Pena and Certificates of Appreciation were given to the distinguished guests. Sabum nim Greg C. Sugano received also a Taekwondo Instructor International Diploma and special awards for Black Belt Certificate, 5th Dan Munchaku.

DTT Jins Boosabum Chito Q. Velez, Boosabum Modesto I. Eleda and Boosabum Arnel P. Sendon received also a Taekwondo Instructor International Diploma and WOMA- USA Lifetime Membership Certificate awarded to Boosabum Arnel P. Sendon.

Various Taekwondo Poomse, amazing kicks for board breaking and Combat demonstrations were prepared and well executed by DTT practitioners, while the distinguished guests have unselfishly shared some Inspirational Messages and performed the astounding skills and expertise in Martial Arts which the audience had applauded in their surprise.

DTT Founder and Head Instructor Sabum nim Greg C. Sugano is overwhelmed in the outcome of the occasion and very thankful for its big success. “I would like to convey my heartfelt Gratitude and warm Congratulations to every one for the excellent performance and job well done during the occasion. Also, I would like to extend my warmest thanks to our guests headed by Shihan Rey V. Diaz and Kyoshi Dominador N. Caballero Jr., the Presidents of WOMA-International and WOMA-Saudi Arabia respectively, for the time and support they are always giving on DTT. And of course, this occasion will never be complete without the unwavering assistance and unceasing guidance from the Founder and the Head Master of WOMA, Prof. Mohammad I. Tianero.”

DTT would like to thank Sensei Elmer Dela Cruz, the Founder of El-Shotokan-Karatedo. The TAECOJUKA headed by its founder & Instructor Sabum nim Romy Aguilar, Adiviser & Instructor Sensei Robert Vinuya, Combat Kung Fu Society’s Instructor Shigung Rolly Tiozon, Sifu Abduillah De Guzamn and Shifu Edwin Tanggaro. Also to Sensei Edwin Vergara of OSKA-Falcon Gym, Kyoshi Benjamin V. Varilla of OSKA-PHICKAJU and Shihan Roelito C. Pallones from Eagle Claw.
With the induction of new officers of DTT, the club is optimistic and looking forward for more fruitful, meaningful and successful upcoming events that will benefit, promote and profit the Desert Tiger Taekwondo Martial Arts Club.

DTT LATEST VICTORY

2009-03-03T03:49:00.000-08:00

By Alex V. Villamayor

Six medals were collected by Desert Tiger Taekwondo (DTT) in 2009 OSKA-Falcon Duo Karate-Do Tournament in Dammam last February 27, 2009. The DTT Jins have only three event participations where each match was secured by places.
DTT dominated the Kata-Brown Belt Division where Jojo Mamitag won the championship. First time to participate in a Duo-Sparring competition, the dynamic pair of Roji Jimenez and Ely Sajo marked a powerful performance despite the mismatch favoring their opponents during the elimination round. The complete list of DTT medals are:

Gold : Jonathan P. Mamitag Kata-Brown Belt Division
Silver : Menandro G. Jimenez Kata-Brown Belt Division
Bronze: Crizaldy C. Banquil Kata-Brown Belt Division
Bronze: Arnel P. Sendon Kata-Black Belt Division
Silver : Menandro G. Jimenez Duo-Sparring, Black Belt Division
Eliseo V. Sajo Duo-Sparring, Black Belt Division

The tournament was organized by Okinawa Shorin-ryu Karate Do Association (OSKA) under its President Kyoshi Dominador Caballero Jr., in coordination with World Organizer of Martial Arts (WOMA) founded by Dr. M. I. Tianero and with the effort of Shihan Rey Diaz, (WOMA President). The Board of Martial Arts Council (BOMAC) assisted the tournament as the arbiter, judges and referees under the leadership of Sihan Jesse Cacapit (Acting BOMAC President).
DTT Head Master Sabum nim Greg C. Sugano was grateful for the performance of his team. “My sincere thanks and “CONGRATULATIONS” to all of you who did the best performance and won the Medals in the Tournament” said Sabum Greg in a short message he conveyed to DTT members after the tournament.

ARAMCO MARTIAL ARTS PRESENTATION

2009-02-17T02:57:00.000-08:00

By Alex V. Villamayor

A one-day Martial Arts demonstration was attended by UD Wellness team as their year’s first major activity last February 13, 2009 in 3rd Street Gym, Dhahran. Demonstrating martial arts techniques from China, Japan, Korea and Philippines were performed by various groups of martial artists from Dhahran, Abqaiq and Ras Tanura. Organized by CCSD/Recreation Services Division, the success of the event was highlighted by warm participation of different martial arts clubs in the region.

Dhahran Recreation Services Administrator Richard L. Ksiazek graced in the occasion that billed Global Martial Arts Demonstration. The Saudi Aramco employees and their families and friends attended, enjoyed and learned from the one day martial arts affair. Saudi Aramco Martial Arts Group are encouraging Aramco employees, their dependents and different Contractors to learn self defense, improve self confidence and maintain physical fitness. Steven W. Irwin was overwhelmed with the warm support from different martial arts clubs and with the impressive feedback on the quality and diversity of different presentations.

Headed by UD Wellness Instructor Nicanor G. Lugtu, the Wellness Team was represented by Menandro G. Jimenez performing the Poomse taekwondo style from Desert Tiger Taekwondo (DTT) under its Head Master Sabum nim Gregory C. Sugano. Two other DTT jins were also demonstrated the Taekwondo Kata performed by Sonny G. Lugtu and Dovvy A. Pacamalan. The aikido style was presented by Hashim D. Majid and his team from Shuryukan Yoshinkai Aikido under its Chief Instructor Sensei Romuel Villareal. Cinco Tero Escrima has Elmer T. Opulencia to demonstrate escrima style.

The UD Wellness members are grateful for the high importance given by the UD Manager Mohammed H. Al-Ghosain in the physical needs of its employees not only in martial arts but also in sports such as basketball, tennis and swimming. With this all-out support from UD Manager, the members are enthusiastic to keep in action although the limited sources of recreational facilities somehow hinder their drive to work-out. In order to improve the continuing hard works and perseverance of UD Wellness members, the team wishes to request access to use some facilities in Al-Munirah. It is then expected to anticipate that a healthy individual makes a well-rounded worker which plays an important role as part of the team work in making a productive company and community.

DTT/UD WELLNESS KICKS HIGH

2008-12-06T01:09:00.000-08:00

By Alex V. Villamayor As Utilities Department ongoing commitment to promote the physical health and fitness of all employees, UD Wellness embraced the challenges of physical and mental well-being of employees through Martial Arts. Last November 28, 2008, Wellness Instructor Nicanor G. Lugtu headed the delegation of UD Wellness in participating the first ever Al-Munirah Invitational Martial Arts Tournament which was held in Al-Munirah Basketball Court, Dhahran. Joining the endeavor of upholding the health awareness is the Desert Tiger Taekwondo (DTT), a martial arts club founded by Sabum Nim Greg C. Sugano who is working in UD/Technical Support Division. Boosted with high moral by the total support of UD Wellness Program, DTT jins kicked high, applauded and collected number of medals in the tournament participated mostly by different clubs in Eastern region.

Present during the tournament was Mubarak A. Al-Khalifa, Saudi Aramco Sports Advisor and Quad Area Sports Coordinator in Dhahran. CCSD Manager Ali S. Bugaigish graced in the occasion and presented the awards to the winners during the awarding ceremony. A total of 14 medals were collected by UD Wellness and DTT Martial Arts Club. Menandro G. Jimenez led the campaign of DTT by bagging the Championship in "Individual Kata Brown Belt Division". Duplicating the Championship in the "Team Kata Green Belt Division" are Nicomedes G. Lugtu, Dovvy A. Pacamalan and Orlando C. Flores.

The other medals were contributed by the Second Placer Dovvy A. Pacamalan in Individual Kata Green Belt Division and the Team Kata Brown Belt Division. Fourth Place in Team Kata Black Belt Division are JR Eleda, Chito Q. Velez and Ely Sajo. And completing the final tally is the Third Placer Elmer Opulencia, Dovvy A. Pacamalan and Mark Anthony Condinato in Team Sparring Green Belt Division.

UD Manager Mohammed H. Al-Ghosain is full support in giving the employees' fitness need in order to improve their lifestyle by providing the available resources in physical health needs of the employees. Aside from martial arts, a regular session in back care and core ability program, daily walk session, smoking cessation, blood pressure checking, stress-relieve class and other health programs are conducting regularly in Dhahran.

Health can be achieved through descipline and motivation. It is absolutely very important for everyone of us to put in priority of taking care our health, fitness and welness.

Saudi Aramco Beach Promotion

2008-12-06T00:27:00.000-08:00

Desert Tiger Taekwondo conducts its Promotion and Belting Ceremony last November 13, 2008 at Aramco Beach Resort, Dhahran K.S.A.For the First time since the Club established here in the Middle East, two of the active members reached the Black Belt 1st DAN level. (Sabum Chito Velez & Sabum Modesto Eleda Jr). Other members who are promote one belt higher are as follows: Menandro Jimenez (Green belt to Purple), Dovvy Pacamalan(Yellow belt to Green), Orlando Flores(Yellow belt to Green), Segundo Micua, (White belt to Yellow).We would like to express our grateful gratitude to Mr. Amer S. Kombargi, who sponsored us for the access to Aramco Beach, fellow JAL employees and club members who contributed their support to make this event successful.

After the ceremony every body enjoy swimming the beach and having fun under the sun.

Promotion - Belting Ceremony - July 2008

2008-11-25T23:45:00.000-08:00

Desert Tiger Taekwondo (DTT) Promotion
July 10, 2008

Active members of the Desert Tiger Taekwondo (DTT) were promoted to one belt higher; Jonathan P. Mamitag (purple to red belt), Menandro G. Jimenez & Francisco C. Viray from (yellow to green belt), Joel I. Lucas, Dovvy A. Pacamalan, Orley C. Flores & Cesar G. Marquez (from white to yellow belt).

Opening remarks by:
Sabum Nim Greg C. Sugano
Founder - Head master

Inspirational Talk by:
Prof. / Kyosi Dominador N. Caballero
WOMA – VICE PRESIDENT

Closing remarks from DTT's Sports Advicer
Mr. Amer S. Kombargi

Traditional Promotion & Belting Ceremony
Awarding of Certificates Martial Arts Guests Demonstration

Chako Demonstration by Sabum nim Greg C. Sugano
Founder-Head Master

Group pictures with Guest

Awards Certificate from Korea

2008-11-19T03:59:00.000-08:00

Subum nim Greg Sugano (5th Dan Black Belt) Founder/Head Master, sabum Chito Velez(black belt) and sabum Modesto Eleda Jr.(black belt) of Desert Tiger Taekwondo(DTT) , receives the Certificate of Awards from Korea given by Supreme Grand Master M.I. Tianero during their WOMA monthly meeting held last November 7, 2008 at Al-Taalof in Jubail Sports Center.

Shihan Rey V. Diaz-WOMA President(left)
Supreme Grand Master M.I. Tianero(center)
Subum nim Greg Sugano 5th Dan Black Belt(right)

Shihan Rey V. Diaz and Subum nim Greg Sugano

Sabum Chito Velez with Shihan Rey V. Diaz-WOMA President

Modesto Eleda Jr.(black belt) with Shihan Rey V. Diaz-WOMA President

WOMA Group Souvenir pictures with
Supreme Grand Master M.I. Tianero
November 7, 2008 at Jubail Sports Center.

The 1st WOMA-USA KSA Open Tournament

2008-11-05T10:08:00.000-08:00

DTT KICKED HIGH
by: Alex V. Villamayor

Al-Taloof Spoerts Centre, Al-Jubail – The Desert Tiger Taekwondo (DTT) once again kicked high and garnered awards in the recently concluded “The 1st WOMA-USA KSA Open Invitational Martial Arts Tournament for 2008 Battle of the Year” last April 11, 2008.

Jonathan P. Mamitag won the championship in Individual Poomsee Category / Brown Belt Division. Jojo displayed his winning form in executing the arts of Takewondo, making him to receive the Gold Medal. On the other hand, Crizaldy C. Banquil showed the legacy of DTT when he placed 2nd Runner Up in the tournament. Zaldy received Bronze Medal on the same category and division. Adding feather in the cap is Arnel P. Sendon for bagging the 2nd place in Black Belt Division.

(Jonathan P. Mamitag Individual Poomsee Champion)

The strong campaign of DTT was slimmed down when the DTT forced to default the remaining set of games due to time travel from Jubail to Khobar that will require in traveling and the limited hours of the vehicle service they need to comply.

(Arnel P. Sendon Individual Poomsee 2nd placer)

Despite of these, the small entry of DTT is considerable a gigantic success. Sabum Chito Q. Velez wishes to convey his deepest thanks to all friends who supported and helped DTT prior to the tournament. DTT Founder and Chief Instructor Sabum nim Greg C. Sugano would like to extend his heartfelt appreciation to JAL Management for the continued support they are giving to the club, and to friends of DTT who supported the club’s participation a big success.

My Learning Experiences in DTT

2008-10-25T08:02:00.000-07:00

By: Modesto I. Eleda Jr. (Jay-R) Black belt
Vice President, DTT

“Learning Taekwondo or any other type of Martial Arts helped us to develop Self-esteem, Loyalty, and Confidence. As with many other martial arts, taekwondo is a combination of combat technique, self-defense, sport, exercise, entertainment and philosophy. Taekwondo develops strength, speed, balance, flexibility and stamina.” Let me go back from the beginning I started to learn taekwondo.
Since I was in the Philippines, I have been interested to learn Martial Arts but for so many reasons, I wasn’t able to do so. So the time I heard about the different types of Martial Arts being taught here in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, I told to myself that if ever I got the chance, I will grab that opportunity to learn. Now, I thank my instructor, Saboom Nim G. Sugano founder 5th Dan Black belt for initiating Desert Tiger Taekwondo (DTT) in our accommodation which greatly helped us. My achievements in this training are trophies, Medals and several certificates of appreciation.
I was in the training since March 2004, where I started as white belter. The training consisted of five (5) color belts, brown and black belts. During our inauguration in May 2004 held in our Dojang, we had a simple and very organized program. There were some exhibitions of black belters from other clubs who had inspired us to continue in the training and helped motivate ourselves to be active and achieve the same belts someday.
In May 2004 during my lower belt (white belt) in our Dojang, we conducted some competitions within the club (DTT) to prepare ourselves for other competitions with outer clubs. I competed for individual sparring where I got the Championship Trophy and another one on Individual Kata or Poomsae performing Poomsae II. During awarding ceremony, our Grand Master Ph. M.I. Tianero, 10th Dan Red Belt (Supreme) was the one who awarded the trophies. I was so happy that I met him personally. At this time, I am very eager to learn and inspired to finish the training to achieve a higher belt in Taekwondo.
In October 2004, World Organizer of Martial Arts (WOMA) sponsored a tournament in Al-Taloof Sports Club, Jubail. I recalled that I was only a yellow belter at that time and was the first time I joined a competition organized by other clubs. I competed for Individual Sparring and Poomsae. I got the 1st Runner-up Trophy under the Poomsae competition (performing II & III).
In April 2005, Maharlika International Shotokan Association (MISA) sponsored a tournament which was held in International Philippine School in Al-Khobar (IPSA). I was Purple belter that time and I competed for Individual Poomsae and Team Sparring where I got a Championship Trophy in Poomsae (performing Poomsae VI) and a 1st Runner-up Trophy in Team Sparring together with Donato Delgado and Faisal Al-Shammary.
In September 2006 the Okinawa Shorin-Ryu Karate Do Association (OSKA) in Star Gym Jubail, Saudi Arabia Chapter in Coordination of WOMA (World Organizer of Martial Arts) and (BOMAC) Board of Martial Arts Council, held a tournament “Battle for the Champion”, I was Brown belter by that time and I compete for a Poomsae and Sparring for Brown/Black belt category (individual) were I got 2nd Runner-up (Bronze Medal) Poomsae/Kata and 1st Runner-up (Gold Medal) Sparring/Kumete respectively.
I also joined the Exhibition in Sunset Beach performing Poomsae VII. I attended some trainings and seminars showing different types of techniques and learned different styles in Martial Arts. Now, I am proud to be one in our club having one of the Black Belts.
In December 14, 2006, when our instructor Saboom Nim Greg C. Sugano awarded to me a Certificate of Promotions, as a black belt together with the other black belter on our Dojang. I was really happy when I got that belt since I was on the training for almost 3 years and I experience a lot of pain during the training, but I believe in the saying that “NO PAIN, NO GAIN” so that I have to take the challenges to help myself to develop in all the aspects of training because I believe that Taekwondo is not an easy task.
In July 2007, one of the memorable date in the field of Martial Arts, because I received from our Grand Master Ph. M.I. Tianero, 10th Dan Red Belt (Supreme) a life time Membership certificate from WOMA (World Organizer of Martial Arts) International Council for Higher Martial Arts Science Education the Certificate of Rank Recognition; Instructor’s Certificate and ID’s. Now I’m proud to be one of the authorized instructors to teach and to help others who want to become Martial Artist.

Taekwon!!!

Memories & Events

2008-10-19T21:14:00.000-07:00

Desert Tiger Taekwondo(DTT)
Participated on:
WOMA-USA Open Tournament
Star Gym, Jubail City, September 2006

Founder & Head Master's Message

2008-10-15T04:31:00.001-07:00

Taekwondo is a Martial arts which originated from Korea and it is a sports that continuously gaining popularity in the sport world today. Taekwondo teaches self defense, skills, courage, decisiveness, self control, inner peace and generous attitude towards the weaker people. It is commonly known as the art of Foot (Tae) fighting and the Hands (Kwon) a scientific easy to learn and extremely effective means of self defense as a Method or Way (Do) of life. The main purpose of learning Taekwondo is to enable the students/members realize their full Mental and Physical potential.

I wish and encourage you all to continue your Martial arts career in order for you to reach your goal to be a black belter and to be a future Instructor as well, no matter how long and how hard our exercises and training and sometimes the bad weather condition during our training or session.

My sincerest thanks and gratitude to all of you DTT active members/students, especially to our very owned active, cooperative and energetic Club President Boosabum Chito Q. Velez for his great endeavor and untiring support to the Club and one of the reason also why JAL-DTT Club, Middle East Chapter, Al-Khobar, K.S.A. is still prevailing until at this time. thanks also for his very nice and meaningful message which is applicable to us being a Taekwondo martial arts practitioners.

Once again, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your cooperation and full support to the Desert Tiger Taekwondo Martial Arts Club. Without you, I think this club is already closed long before.

More Power, more Success and God bless to everyone.

“ UNITED WE STAND AND DIVIDED WE FALL”

CHARYEOT AND TAEKWON!

SGD BY,

SABUM NIM GREG C. SUGANO
CLUB FOUNDER & HEAD MASTER
5TH DAN, BLACK BELT

Founder &Head Master's Photo Gallery

2008-10-15T03:29:00.000-07:00

Sabum Nim Greg C. Sugano
5th DAN Black Belt
Desert Tiger Taekwondo(DTT)
Founder/Chief Instructor

World Organizer of Martial Arts (WOMA)

AFILLIATE MEMBERS

2008-10-13T02:09:00.000-07:00

WOMA (World Organizer of Martial Arts)

UTP (Universal Taekwondo of the Phils.)

EPTU (Eastern Province Taekwondo Union)

KYHA (Korean Yodu & Hapkido Association)

BOMAC (Board of Martial Arts Council)

AFSCOM (All Filipino Sports & Commission)

Focal Person(s)/Key Officer(s):

2008-10-13T02:06:00.000-07:00

Boosabum Chito Q. Velez-Black Belt
Position: DTT President
Tel. No: 876-8096

Boosabum Modesto I. Eleda, Jr.-Black Belt
Position: DTT Vice-President
Tel. No: 872-1405

Crizaldy C. Banquil-Red Belt
Position: DTT Secretary
Tel. No: 876-1408

Sabum Nim Greg C. Sugano-5th DAN Black Belt
Position: DTT Founder/Chief Instructor
Tel. No: 876-8096
Mobile No. 0501434177

DTT Officers 2008-2009

2008-10-13T01:26:00.000-07:00

PRESIDENT
CHITO Q. VELEZ (BLACK BELT)

VICE-PRESIDENT

MODESTO I. ELEDA, JR. (BLACK BELT)

SECRETARY
CRIZALDY C. BANQUIL (RED BELT)

ASST. SECRETARY
DOVVY A. PACAMALAN (YELLOW BELT)

TREASURER
ARNEL P. SENDON (BLACK BELT)
ASST. TREASURER
DANTE M.FARRALES (WHITE BELT)

AUDITOR
FRANCISCO C. VIRAY (GREEN BELT)
ASST. AUDITOR
SONNY G. LUGTU (YELLOW BELT)

P.R.O.
MENANDRO G. JIMENEZ (GREEN BELT)
ASST. P.R.O.
RODEL T. ALCAUSEN (YELLOW BELT)

SPORTS ADVISER
AMER S. KOMBARGI (YELLOW BELT)

SPORTS COORDINATOR
CESAR G. MARQUEZ (YELLOW BELT)
JOEL I. LAMPAYA (WHITE BELT)
EDWARD M. LUAT (WHITE BELT)

MARSHALLS
JOEL I. LUCAS (YELLOW BELT)
ORLANDO C. FLORES (YELLOW BELT)
ALEX T. ROBINSON (WHITE BELT)

FOUNDER-HEADMASTER
SABUM NIM GREG C. SUGANO
5th DAN Black Belt-WTF/ITF

TECHNICAL ADVISER
Prof. M.I. TIANERO SOKE Ph. D. MA
Supreme Grand Master-
10th DAN Red Belt

DTT Profile Background

2008-10-12T00:22:00.000-07:00

The Desert Tiger Taekwondo (DTT) Martial Arts Club was founded in 1999 at Al-Shuwayer Company, Abqaiq and Dammam Chapter by Sabum Nim Greg Sugano - 4th Dan Black Belt. Pioneer members reached a maximum number of 77 Jins. The club was properly organized with a set of officers and members of different nationalities. The first elected president of the club was Engr. Ernesto Bartolay who is the Senior Project Manager for Abqaiq on Shedgum Gas Plant projects of Al-Shuwayer Company.

DTT Martial Arts Club is an active member of World Organizers of Martial Arts (WOMA) USA under the leadership of its founder Prof. M.I. Tianero, PHD MA. DTT is also a 12th Clan of Yudasha Society and actively participating WOMA Open Tournaments. The club has the biggest number of students/members out of 52 martial arts club in Eastern Province under the umbrella of WOMA. The founder was proud that the club was one of the three chosen club visited by the World Grandmaster Jack Estern from USA and World Grand Master M.I. Tianero in the year 2000.

After 1 year and 8 months of trainings, DTT club stopped due to completion of Al-Shuwayer projects and most members and the founder were leaving the Kingdom.

In the year 2004, the club was reorganized at the founder's new company, JAL International, Al-Khobar. The new club was patterned and inspired by the previous club in Al-Shuwayer Abqaiq and Dammam Chapters. With constant prodding and support of the founder's close friends within JAL, he was able to muster enough courage, resources and network to establish the club sometime in February 2004. DTT is affiliate member of WOMA-USA (World Organizer of Martial Arts) UTP (Universal Taekwondo of the Phils.) EPTU (Eastern Province Taekwondo Union) KYHA (Korean Yodu & Hapkido Association) BOMAC (Board of Martial Arts Council) AFCSCOM (All Filipino Community & Sport Commission) and other martial arts organization.

Year Established: May, 1999 ( Al-Shuwayer Company, Abqaiq and Dammam, Chapter
March 11, 2004 (JAL Int’l. LTD. Co., Eastern Province, Middle East, Al-Khobar Chapter)

Club Outings

2008-10-06T23:48:00.000-07:00

Who says DTT Jins are only for Kicking?
Video courtesy of : Mr. Aler V. Villamayor

DTT President's Message

2008-10-06T22:46:00.000-07:00

I would like to express my gratitude to our Founder and Head Master SABUM NIM GREG C. SUGANO and of course to all the “DESERT TIGER TAEKWONDO PRACTITIONERS”. It is in our DOJANG (Club) that dreaming Martial Arts become a reality. I have learned not only in Taekwondo Techniques, but being a leader and a follower. We have had molded unity, brotherhood, self respect, discipline, self control, confidence, humility and positive attitude towards life.

Well, recalling back my very first day of learning TAEKWONDO. I can’t hold but to ask myself, can I kick, punch and move like the way Martial Arts practitioners can do. But as days passed by, my questions had been answered by the “Belt” I’m wearing, a belt that symbolizes discipline and sacrifice. Wearing a “Black Belt” is not an end, but just a beginning of a new path of trials which lays the responsibilities of a true Martial Artist. It is in this stage where you have to share what you have learned mentally and physically. Impart the true spirit and ethics of martial arts because Taekwondo is neither a destructive nor an aggressive sports but a sportive art of self discipline and determination.To my fellow DTT practitioners I am hoping that every one of us will meet our goal in achieving the harmony of Martial Arts. Maintain to control our emotions at all times. May our Almighty GOD protect us always in all days of our trainings….

TAEKWON!!!!

SGD SABUM CHITO Q. VELEZ
DTT- PRESIDENT
BLACK BELT

Photo Gallery

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