Inducted into the A.W.M.A.H.O.F. for 1996

INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

 Inducted into the W.K.U.H.O.F. for 1996 –
* MOST OUTSTANDING HAPKIDO INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR *

INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR DISTINGUISHED BOARD MEMBER (NSW)

Master Booth started training in the Martial Art of Tae Kwon Do in 1977, obtaining his 3rd degree black belt over the years. He also spent from 1979 training in the Yung family style – Southern Shaolin Tiger and Dragon Kungfu, obtaining his black sash, and from 1984 training Hapkido, now reaching the grade of 7th degree black belt.

His experience in Martial Arts is wide commencing with:

1989-1993	Australian Hapkido Association Senior Instructor – South Western Sydney Established first Dojangs in area Held first south western tournament
1993-1996	Australian Hapkido Group Chief Instructor & Founder Increased student base from 50 to 1,500 Established largest Hapkido training facility in the southern hemisphere Implemented standard instructor training and certification
1994-1996	Korea Sin Moo Hapkido Association Australian Representative – Chief Instructor

Hosted first Australian seminar tour by Grandmaster Ji Han Jae (10th degree and founder)

Established representation in each State of Australia Heightened awareness of Hapkido, techniques and history

Master Booth’s achievements include;

1st place – Self Defence, 1993 NAS STATE TITLES;
3rd place – Self Defence, 1993 NAS NATIONAL TITLES;
1st place – Self Defence, 1993 KOSHIKI STATE TITLES;
1st place – Self Defence, 1994 NAS STATE TITLES;
1st place – Self Defence,
2nd place – Showmanship,
Grand Champion – Showmanship,
2nd place – Weapon Kata,
Grand Champion – Weapon Kata,
1994 CCP NATIONAL TOURNAMENT; Appointed as a Master of Hapkido,
1994 USA TRAINING TOUR – GRANDMASTER JI HAN JAE;
2nd place – Showmanship,
Grand Champion – Showmanship,
1995 CCP NATIONAL TOURNAMENT;
Hapkido instructor of the year, 1995 BLITZ INSTRUCTORS HALL OF FAME;
3rd place – Weapons Kata,
2nd place – Showmanship,
Grand Champion – Showmanship,
1996 CCP NATIONAL TOURNAMENT; 1st place – Self Defence,
1996 WORLD CUP – WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.

His interests, obviously besides his martial arts, include computers, writing, scuba diving, traveling and teaching.

OBJECTIVES
“Promotion of Hapkido – both nationally and internationally.”