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ATA Greats to test for 9th Degree during 2023 Worlds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2023

INFORMATION CONTACT:

Susan R. Winter

srwinter@princetonata.com

609-430-0200

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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