I got my gold medal when…. Part 2 I just want everyone to know: I have pursued a gold medal in Songahm Taekwondo many times, and never actually earned it. Best I did was a bronze in 2010 and a silver in 2022. The gold medals I won in 2009 XMA competition don’t count. There […]
Looking back over many years NOTE: All photos were taken on June 21, 2024 at the Southwest District Championships in Glendale, Arizona. Hello ATA Family! It’s been more than 40 years since my wife and business partner helped me start the first ATA classes here in Phoenix, Arizona. Over those years, I have […]
CM THOR: the facts started TKD 1972 – joined ATA in 1974 opened first academy 1975 awards / championships: Hall of Fame 2021 Physician Assistant (PA) in surgery for 30 years and Director of Hospital Surgery department for the last 7 years. Family: two amazing sons and 5 grandchildren Things I love doing: Teaching TKD […]
CM Harvey-Stauber – the facts Born: 1961 1973 started Taekwondo Instructors: Finis Shelnutt, H.U. Lee 1975 1st degree 1977: youngest person (16) to certify as instructor 1978 first female to open commercial academy 1981: […]
CM Tony Isaacs I promise you! I am not lying! I know there is little photographic evidence, but I did indeed attend the FIRST Korea tour in 1987. Here is a pic from 2011 when some of the original 1987 pilgrims also attended the 2011 tour. I’m in that pic, top left. But that trip […]
CM Jaime There was a time back in the late 90s when my son, Jacob, was chasing a world title. His mom and I were very excited, and we decided to do all that we could to support him. He was about 17 at the time, so we considered letting him travel alone if […]
CM Stauffer One act of simple kindness. It was 1983 and a very “green” and scared 2nd degree found himself in Little Rock for his first “Grand Nationals.” Somehow, I found my way to the Princess Hotel where many instructors were staying, and as I was having breakfast on tournament day, I met CM Stauffer. […]
CM Sandoval CM SANDOVAL: the facts born 1960 started TKD 1976 opened first academy 1984 2013 World Champion ATA hall of fame 2013 three amazing children and six grandchildren Lions fan, traveling, camping, golf Ever-present at all tournaments and seminars, Tomas Sandoval was a regular companion on my journey from 2nd Degree to 8th Degree. […]
CM Wacholz CM Wacholz: the facts BA in Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee started Taekwondo in 1974 joined ATA in 1977 has taught taught Taekwondo, self-defense, restraint techniques, and weapons to naval law enforcement personnel. has taught combative techniques to sailors and Marines on every command in which he has served. retired USN after 28 […]
CM Brice CM BRICE FACTS: started Taekwondo in 1979 at Indiana University bought an ATA school in 1982 (about the same time I opened my first ATA academy) a school owner for over 40 years! student of EGM until 2000 and then student of GM Allemier. World Titles 2011 forms, weapons, sparring X-weapons and X-forms […]