World Taekwondo appoints Jeongkang Seo as Secretary General
Article @ world Taekwondo Article SEOUL, Korea (Oct 7, 2022) – World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue today announced Jeongkang Seo as World Taekwondo Secretary General.
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Tae Kwon Do Times wishes to express sincere condolences to the family, friends and students of Grandmaster Han Sam-Soo on the sad occasion of his passing.
Passing of Grandmaster Han Sam-Soo Tae Kwon Do Times wishes to express sincere condolences to the family, friends and students of Grandmaster Han Sam-Soo on the sad occassion of his passing. The Taekwon-Do world and ITF stlyists in particular, mourn the loss of his life, as he was an important figure in both the development…
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Deaf Taekwondo instructor defies the odds, inspires others
KATY, Texas — A Taekwondo instructor in Katy never let a disability stop him from becoming a two-time U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee. Now, he’s hoping to build confidence in his own students through martial arts and encourage them to pursue their dreams. “With me, not having hearing is a big obstacle,” said Master…
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Atascocita 9-year-old wins her division in USA Taekwondo championship
Seconds away from defeat, an Atascocita fifth grader dug deep and kicked her way to a narrow win at the 2022 USATKD National Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah, earning a national taekwondo title. Lillie Jeffero, who attends Oaks Elementary in Humble ISD, was down four points to her third-seed opponent Abby Cullen of Virginia…
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Taekwondo athlete Adedapo recognised at Ghana Youth Awards
Taekwondo’s Eunice Omolara Adedapo has been named as athlete of the year at the Ghana Youth Awards. She bagged the prize after coming out on top against three others in an online vote. Adedapo won gold at the Korean Ambassador’s Cup in the under-53 kilograms division. Her aim is to reach the Paris 2024 Olympic…
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Passion for Taekwondo takes Charlie (7) to Scottish Championships with more still to come
The luxury of Taekwondo is that you have dads fighting, but kids and wives fighting too, so it’s a real family thing.” A seven-year-old Richhill boy’s “love” for Taekwondo has made him the youngest competitor to travel to the Scottish Championships in 2022.Charlie Gwynne – whom dad Paul described as being “fairly soft” – dabbled in football…
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I Remember Being A White Belt
I Remember Being A White Belt I tied on my first belt, my white belt when I was 4 years old at Bellingham Academy of Self-Defense…. way back in 1976. At the time I was getting bullied by two older local boys and my father believed that I should learn to stand up for myself,…
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Bobby Kim: The “Manchurian” Warrior
With Timothy Cotter Article originally featured in September 1984 Issue #12 From a neighborhood where violent gangs prowled the streets of Seoul, Korea, this modern-day warrior has fought for his dreams and is making them all come true. I was delighted to have the opportunity to interview Bobby Kim-martial artist, film star and fellow Denverite.…
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9 Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids Who Learn and Think Differently
At a glance Martial arts are self-defense practices, like karate, judo, and tae kwon do. They’re a good alternative to team sports. Martial arts can help kids feel more confident. Exercise is great for every kid. But kids who learn and think differently can have a hard time finding a sport that suits them. Find…
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