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ATA Greats to Test for 9th Degree During 2023 Worlds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2023
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Virginia Johnson
virginia.ekenseair@ataonline.com
501-568-2821
ATA Greats to Test for 9th Degree During 2023 Worlds
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS (January 31, 2023) – At 2022 Worlds, Songahm students, friends, and families from around the world witnessed a memorable event in ATA history: the epic 9th degree Black Belt testing of Grand Master Nominees Larry Hoover, Al Dilegge, and Phil Minton. They are set to become Grand Masters at the Masters’ Ceremony at 2023 Worlds on Wednesday, July 12. Then on July 13, a groundbreaking eight 9th degree testing demonstrations will be performed by the Chief Masters below:
Chief Master Tammy Stauber
From Little Rock, AR
Has been studying martials arts over 50 years
Date of Rank for 8th Degree – 6/21/2007.
Chief Master Dan Thor
From Taos, New Mexico
Has been studying martials arts over 52 years
Date of Rank for 8th Degree – 6/25/2009
Chief Master Cheryl Brice
From Evansville, IN
Has been studying martials arts over 44 years
Date of Rank for 8th Degree – 6/21/2012
Chief Master Sandoval
From Tecumseh, MI
Has been studying martials arts over 45 years
Date of Rank for 8th Degree – 7/12/2013
Chief Master Scott Stauffer
From Goose Creek, SC
Has been studying martials arts over 53 years
Date of Rank for 8th Degree – 6/26/2008
Chief Master Tony Isaacs
From Miami, Florida
Has been studying martials arts over 48 years
Date of Rank for 8th Degree – 6/21/2012
Chief Master William Wacholz
From San Diego, CA
Has been studying martials arts over 47 years
Date of Rank for 8th Degree – 4/17/2013
Chief Master Fernando Jaime
From Rocklin, CA
Has been studying martials arts over 43 years
Date of Rank for 8th Degree – 7/12/2013
These ATA greats will show off their skills at the International Testing and demonstrate why they deserve to become the next 9th Degrees and have the unique opportunity to carry the title of Songahm Grand Master. The Masters’ Ceremony, 9th degrees testing, plus more will take place during the 2023 Worlds event on July 10-16 in Phoenix, Arizona. For important dates and hotel information, visit the Worlds website at https://atamartialarts.com/events/worlds/.
About ATA International
The ATA was founded in 1969 by Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee. The organization is internationally headquartered in Little Rock, AR and has called the state capital home since 1977. With active membership approaching 300,000 worldwide, ATA is North America’s largest martial arts organization dedicated to the discipline of Taekwondo. ATA is a pioneer in the martial arts industry because of its unique Songahm style curriculum.
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