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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Tae Kwon Do Festival at Shoreline Community College on Saturday

 The 5th Annual U.S. Tae Kwon Do Festival is a one day competitive event that will be attended by 32 tae kwon do schools from all over Washington State, Oregon, as well as potentially even Vancouver BC. With an anticipated attendance of 300 competitors and 300 spectators, the event will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2010, from 9 am to 6 pm in the main gymnasium of Shoreline Community College. The festival is put on by Master Sang Ho Han, of Han’s Martial Arts Academy in Seattle. Master Han is a former Korean National Champion, Korean Olympic Team Member, 8th degree black belt, and one of Washington’s premiere sparring trainers.

The event is sponsored by the City of Shoreline Police Department, Holiday Inn Express - Lynnwood, Northgate & Downtown Seattle Prestige Copy & Print, and Speedy Signs.

Facts

  • Tae Kwon Do is a Summer Olympic event and one of the most popular martial arts in the United States and around the world today
  • Tae Kwon Do is a family-oriented sport and event that promotes healthy lifestyles, teamwork, citizenship, and strong family values
  • Tae Kwon Do tournaments provide a day-long venue for competitors of all ages to demonstrate technical and athletic skills from youth and adult beginners to black belt Masters

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