National Champions from the Columbus Academy are Austin Svehla (Junior Boys ) Front row 4th from right. Janelle Krings (Junior Girls) 2nd row 5th from right. Taylor Brooks (Men’s 2nd Degree) Back row 4th from right.
Shown are the Gold, Silver and Bronze medal finalists from among over 160 black belts who competed in Alliance tournaments during the 2009 season. Awards for the season were presented at the conclusion of the championships in Columbus, NE on November 7th.
All Taekwon-do International member schools are invited to the 2010 finals in Columbus on November 6th. For hotel reservations or transportation assistance, please contact the Tournament Committee at ATHA@neb.rr.com
Mid-America Tournament Alliance Black Belt National Top Ten Medalists
About Grandmaster Ken Brooks
8th Degree Black Belt Taekwondo, 7th Degree Black Belt Hapkido, Grand Master Instructor, Vice President of Taekwon-do International. Master Brooks is a 3 time world record holder in speed board breaking. Ken is a former National Taekwondo Champion and has coached several national champions in Taekwondo. He was a member of 2 US National Teams and has trained, tested and certified in Korea. After earning his black belt in 1974 he began instructing and became certified in 1976. He has trained and competed extensively throughout the United States. Mr. Brooks formerly served as a Regional Director and Vice-President in the ATA (American Taekwondo Association) and is the President of the ATHA (American Taekwondo & Hapkido Association) and MHF (Midwest Hapkido Federation). He also serves as a Senior Examiner and National Officer for Taekwon-do International, assisting regional black belts with training and certification as Black Belts, Instructors and School or Club Owners. Brooks is a "Human Performance Specialist" and regularly provides clinics and seminars to college and high school athletic teams. An eight year cancer survivor, Master Brooks seeks to motivate and inspire students as a living example of perseverance and service to others.
