Oregon Tae kwon do championship set at Mt. Hood
An annual event returns to our area.
The 2006 Oregon State Tae Kwon Do Championship is set for Saturday, May 13 at Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 S.E. Stark St. in Gresham.
Again this year headquarters for registration and information is long-time Mid-county Memo advertiser Choi’s Martial Arts, also known as Choi’s Tae Kwon Do Academy, located at 11702 N.E. Halsey St.
The Gresham event promises to be filled with excitement for the whole family, whether you participate or observe. Registration desk opens at 8 a.m., with competition beginning at 9:30 a.m. Spectators can enter for $5 each, with children under 5 years of age allowed in for free.
Tournament director is the owner of Choi’s Martial Arts, Grand Master Tae Hong Choi. We refer to him simply yet reverently as Master Choi (pronounced chae).
Events include Olympic sparring, breaking objects, weapons demonstrations, team demonstrations and family demonstrations.
Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded in various categories. Pre-registration is recommended, and must be postmarked by May 9. Choi’s Martial Arts is the place to go for registration information, which is also an address for the Oregon State Tae Kwon Do Association. Stop by or call 503-252-9833 for details.
“You will find this tournament to be challenging and rewarding,” said Choi in his detailed flyer, available at the martial arts studio.
The Oregon State Taekwondo Association is a nonprofit organization that donates proceeds to projects, scholarships and other community causes.
The tournament is a USA Taekwondo organization recognized event, good experience to prepare competitors for participation in national level tournaments such as the U.S. National Championship, Junior Olympic Championship and the Senior National Championship.
