CHI KWAN TAEKWONDO carson city,  nevada                         
       Where Technique Becomes Art  775.885.0547

LOCAL STUDENTS BRING HOME MEDALS AT INTERNATIONAL

TAEKWONDO COMPETITION IN LAS VEGAS

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CARSON CITY NV- (November5, 2004) Grand Master Chi Duong led a small group of his students to the 22^nd Annual International TaeKwonDo tournament held in Las Vegas last weekend.

The Las Vegas tournament included schools from Viet Nam, Korea, Nicaragua, Mexico, and other countries as well as schools from the United States with over 600 competitors. The tournament followed the World TaeKwonDo Federation guidelines; included competitions in Poomsae (Form), Sparring, and Breaking.

Local students receiving awards in Poomsae competition included: Nicholas Hummel, age 10, Silver Medal, Erin Chang, age 11, Bronze Medal, Paul Chang, age 13, Bronze Medal, and Krystine Redmond, age 12, Bronze Medal.

Awards in Sparring included: Dartanyan Perry, age 8, Gold Medal, Nicholas Hummel Silver Medal, Paul Chang Silver Medal, Erin Chang Bronze Medal, Kristine Redmond Bronze Medal.

Grand Master Chi notes that Chinese Taipei has already recruited 500 dedicated and talented students to train for the 2008 Olympic games in China. He intends to bring US Olympians especially Northern Nevada future Olympians to defend our country in Beijing.

Grand Master Chi intends to continue to train students interested in competing in the 2008 Olympic games. Chi Says," any students willing to work hard can train with me to try and compete in 2008 Olympic".

GM Chi has been the Nevada State Referee Chairman and Nevada State TKD Vice President. Additionally he is certified as a National referee for United State TaeKwonDo Union, and is an International referee for the World TaeKwonDo Federation. GM Chi will conduct referee classes in the future.

Persons who interested in additional information on up coming classes, or getting certification to be a Nevada TKD Referee can also contact the school at 775-885-0547

Contact information:

Grandmaster Chi Duong

3198 Deer Run Road Suite 5&6

Carson City, NV 89701

Phone: (775) 885-0547

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SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY AND 50 YEARS OF TRAINING LEAD TO 8TH DEGREE BLACK BELT

CARSON CITY NV - (October 18, 2004) Attend a Tae Kwon Do class with Grand Master Chi Duong in Carson City, and you will be in for a surprise.

A blend of traditional training methods sprinkled with the wisdom of 50 years of experience has built a Martial Arts school that branches out Into students life with: family involvement, local schools, humor, ballroom dancing, and lessons on manners.

This unique mix of common sense and tough training is recognized with Grand Master Chi’s upcoming international award.

Grand Master Kyo Yoon Lee, the founder of Han Moo Kwan, has awarded Grand Master Chi Duong of Carson City the 8^th Dan (degree) black belt. There are only a few 8^th degree black belts in the United States certified by the founding Korean organization.

The public and media are invited to a special demonstration and ceremony honoring Grand Master Chi at the Chi Kwan Tae Kwon Do School in Carson City, Nevada On October 27th, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.

His accomplishments include being named Nevada State TKD Referee Chairman and Nevada State TKD Vice president. Additionally he is certified as a national referee for United States Tae Kwon Do Union, and as an International referee for the World Tae Kwon Do Federation.

Grand Master Chi notes that Chinese Taipei has already recruited 500 dedicated and talented students to train for the 2008 Olympic games in China. He intends to bring US Olympians to defend our country in Beijing.

“Aim for the moon. If you fail, you are still among the stars.”

Tae Kwon Do strives to develop the positive aspects of an individual's personality: Respect, Courtesy, Goodness, Trustworthiness, Loyalty, Humility, Courage, Patience, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-control, and a sense of responsibility to help and respect all forms of life.

Persons interested in an introduction to Tae Kwon Do can contact the school to register for an 8-week introductory class for only $88.8 for Eight weeks in celebration of the upcoming award.