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		<title>6th Dan Black Belt promotion</title>
		<link>http://tkdunion.org/2010/06/22/master-marr-and-master-meany-promoted-to-the-level-of-6th-dan-black-belts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:03:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Master Morgan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[TAEKWON-DO INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
Master John Meany, head instructor at S.J. Kim’s Taekwon-Do under Taekwon-Do International President Grandmaster Suk Jun Kim, and Master James Marr, owner of Glen Ridge Taekwon-do, were both recently promoted to the level of 6th Dan Black Belt. 
 Before a panel of judges and a crowd of fellow practitioners, the two [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grandmaster Kim&#8217;s Note for March</title>
		<link>http://tkdunion.org/2010/03/05/grandmaster-kims-note-for-march/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:18:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandmaster SJ Kim</dc:creator>
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I always hope that my students will eventually elevate their practice beyond the execution of the techniques I have tought them. Technique is important; however, it is just a baseline or starting point.
I have been known to tell students to practice a certain technique 1,000 times a day. After a few months of this practice [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Welcome Grandmaster Dato&#8217; Dr Sabree Salleh!</title>
		<link>http://tkdunion.org/2010/02/07/grandmaster-dato-dr-sabree-salleh/</link>
		<comments>http://tkdunion.org/2010/02/07/grandmaster-dato-dr-sabree-salleh/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:18:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Master Morgan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For immediate release
New York, NY, USA
Taekwon-Do International is very proud to welcome 9th Dan Grandmaster Dato&#8217; Dr. Sabree Salleh to the union effective January 1, 2010.
Recognized worldwide for his generous contributions to Taekwon-Do and it&#8217;s popularity, Grandmaster Sabree Salleh recently chose to join the union due to his long standing relationship with our president and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mid-America Tournament Alliance Black Belt National Top Ten Medalists</title>
		<link>http://tkdunion.org/2009/12/22/mid-america-tournament-alliance-black-belt-national-top-ten-medalists/</link>
		<comments>http://tkdunion.org/2009/12/22/mid-america-tournament-alliance-black-belt-national-top-ten-medalists/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:45:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandmaster Ken Brooks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grandmaster SJ Kim&#8217;s 2009 Championship</title>
		<link>http://tkdunion.org/2009/10/24/grandmaster-sj-kims-championship/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:42:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On November 14, 2009, Grandmaster SJ Kim will host an intra-school championship at his dojang in New York City.  All active Taekwon-Do International members are invited to compete.
2182 Broadway @77th Street, New York, NY 10024
Entry fees for 1, 2 or 3 events are:
$60 for all adults and children
$40 for all college and graduate students with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grandmaster Welsh promoted to 9th Dan</title>
		<link>http://tkdunion.org/2009/10/21/grandmaster-welsh-promoted-to-9th-dan/</link>
		<comments>http://tkdunion.org/2009/10/21/grandmaster-welsh-promoted-to-9th-dan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On October 16, 2009, the President of Taekwon-Do International, Grandmaster Suk Jun Kim, announced the promotion of Grandmaster Thomas W. Welsh to the rank of 9th Dan.
&#8220;Grandmaster Welsh has dedicated much of his life to the true purpose of Taekwon-Do&#8221;, said Grandmaster Kim.  &#8220;His leadership and commitment to teaching the traditional values of Taekwon-Do have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2009 Mid-America Tournament Alliance National Black Belt Finals</title>
		<link>http://tkdunion.org/2009/10/02/2009-mid-america-tournament-alliance-national-black-belt-finals/</link>
		<comments>http://tkdunion.org/2009/10/02/2009-mid-america-tournament-alliance-national-black-belt-finals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Instructor Raymond Mannion</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For immediate release:
Vice President, Grandmaster Ken Brooks and Master Jean Brooks of American Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy are hosting the 2009 Mid-America Tournament Alliance National Black Belt Finals &#38; Awards.
The Tournament will take place at Columbus Public High School, 2200 28th St (Northeast Parking Lot Entrance) in Columbus, Nebraska.
Competitions in Forms and Point sparring will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Annual calendar template</title>
		<link>http://tkdunion.org/2009/08/09/annual-calendar-template/</link>
		<comments>http://tkdunion.org/2009/08/09/annual-calendar-template/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have Microsoft Excel on your computer, you might find this template handy. By simply changing the year in the top of the spreadsheet, all of the dates will adjust themselves.

This template is a one page calendar for the entire year. Use different colors to document the days of the year when you have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sparring drill &#8211; Rear leg front turning kick meets jab-reverse punch</title>
		<link>http://tkdunion.org/2009/08/08/sparring-drill-rear-leg-front-turning-kick-meets-jab-reverse-punch/</link>
		<comments>http://tkdunion.org/2009/08/08/sparring-drill-rear-leg-front-turning-kick-meets-jab-reverse-punch/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Experience level:  Recommended for Green belt and above
Curriculum target:  Sparring
Core skills developed:  Rapid counter-attack, self-control, awareness of the opponent&#8217;s movements
Tenets reinforced:  Courtesy, Indomitable spirit, Self-control
Equipment needed:  Hogu/Chest guard
Partners:  Students work in pairs
Description:
Students wear protective chest guards and form two lines facing each other.  Students alternate turns as attacker and defender.  One student has their left [...]]]></description>
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