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The Latest from Ahn Taekwondo...

• January 2008 Desai brothers in the news

• Dec. 2007 First Annual Food Drive Results Announced

• Dec. 2.2006 -- Master Pearson Presents Do Meditation to Cincinnati Students. Master Pearson's Seminar presented new concepts to enhance students' training in martial arts.  Notes from Master Pearson's Do Meditation are available from his website.

• Photos from Grandmaster Ahn's visit to the Institute of Martial Excellences in Rochester, NY

• 2006 AAU Nationals Medalists

• Master Woodrow Fairbanks’ Tai Chi Program

• Grandmaster August O'Neal joins UTA

• 2005 Holiday Banquet Results

• Team Ahn Training Begins

• 2006 Tournament Schedule has been updated

• Congratulations Master Hickey!

2006 AAU Nationals Medalists

Blue Ash School

click above for larger image or here for Team Picture #2	Tyler Baker	Gold	Sparring
	Michael Finkel	Gold	Sparring
	Nir Tomer	Bronze	Sparring
		Bronze	Forms
	Amadou Diene	Gold	Sparring
	Vivian Chen	Silver	Sparring
	Abdoulaye Diene	Gold	Sparring
		Bronze	Forms
	Babacar Diene	Gold	Sparring
		Silver	Forms

Columbus School

Sonja/Milford School

West Union School

	Shea Frost	Gold	Sparring
		Bronze	Forms
	Dakota Brown	Bronze	Forms

Master Woodrow Fairbanks’ Tai Chi Program

The Blue Ash location of Ahn Taekwondo Institute is pleased to offer instruction in the art of Tai Chi – with Master Woodrow Fairbanks as the instructor for the program. Master Fairbanks has been teaching martial arts in the greater Cincinnati area for over 35 years and is a recognized authority in this art form.

Tai Chi focuses on both the internal and external aspects of the martial art. The slow, elegant movements of the meditative form are combined with controlled breathing to create a balance between the mind, body, and spirit of the practitioner. In addition to working all of the major muscle groups and improving flexibility, the student also receives the benefit of lowering stress.

As part of the Tai Chi classes, Master Fairbanks also demonstrates the practical, or combat, application of the art. This is a wonderful supplement to the standard Tai Chi programs offered at some of the recreation centers. Even the least experienced student can benefit by learning basic self-defense techniques.

Classes are held on Saturday afternoon from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. No previous martial art experience is necessary to join the classes.

Grandmaster August O'Neal joins UTA

We are pleased to announce that Grandmaster August O'Neal and his school, O'Neal's Taekwondo Academy of Hayward, CA, have petitioned to join the UTA - and have been accepted into our Association. Grandmaster O'Neal brings over 30 years of martial arts experience to us.

Please visit Master O'Neal's website (www.onealstaekwondo.com) to learn more about his school and instructors.

2005 Holiday Awards Banquet Results:

Over 150 students, instructors, Masters and their families attended the Holiday Awards Banquet on Sunday, December 4, 2005 at the Kings Island Resort & Conference Center.  Those recognized at the banquet included:

• Scholar of the Year - Miss Vivian Chen   (Blue Ash)

• Outstanding Community Service - Mr. Kurt Ballman  (College Hill)

• Family of the Year - The Moll family (Blue Ash)

• Branch of the Year - Ahn Taekwondo Columbus  (Columbus, OH)

• Instructor of the Year - Master James Beasley (Univ. of Cincinnati)

• Referee of the Year - Master Vernell Rogers  (Kids First/ Blue Ash)

• Coach of the Year - Miss Jamie Hamilton  (Blue Ash)

• Junior Competitor of the Year - Miss Jessica Tonucci  (Blue Ash)

• Senior Competitor of the Year - Mr. John Rohleder  (Stillwater, KY)

• Black Belt of the Year - Ms. Deanna Jones  (Columbus)

• Grandmaster Award - Mr. Chuck Beyersdoerfer  (Blue Ash)

Additionally, all Team Ahn members and AAU National competitors were recognized for their training efforts, and bringing home a record number of medals at the 2005 AAU National competition:

Forms competition
 

Point-style sparring
 

Olympic-style sparring
 

Team Ahn Training Begins

After a season kick-off meeting with Miss Hamilton on October 14, the Team Ahn Training Season has officially begun.  A new competition level has been established-- Team Ahn Elite.  Contact Miss Hamilton at the Blue Ash school for more information.

Congratulations Master Hickey!

At the 2005 C.S. Kim Tournament, Master Hickey received the 2005 Martial Artist of the Year award.  More info on the News page...

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Training Sessions

A special tournament sparring class, instructed by Miss Jamie Hamilton, is now offered from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on Saturdays (as scheduled) at the Blue Ash school. If you are, or want to be, a member of the "Team Ahn" competition team, you must attend this class on a regular basis! See Miss Hamilton or Mr. Hamilton for details.

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