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(616) 233-3563E PARK TAE KWON DO RETURNS TO GRAND RAPIDS FOR THE
2008 WORLD CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Tournament proceeds provide scholarship funding for international athletes
Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 19, 2008 – Over 600 national and international athletes of all ages and belt ranks
will compete in the Tae Park Tae Kwon Do 2008 World Class Championships scheduled for Saturday November 8,
2008 starting at 9:00AM to 5:00PM in the Ford Fieldhouse at Grand Rapids Community College. All proceeds from
the tournament will provide funding for scholarships that allows Tae Park Tae Kwon Do athletes to travel and
compete internationally. Spectators are welcome and admission is $5.00 for the day.
The decision was made to name Grand Rapids the site of the 2008 Tournament due to the tremendous success of
the 2007 Tournament. “The Grand Rapids area has much to offer the national and international competitors and
guests that will be attending this event. The organization feels that Grand Rapids is the type of vibrant community
that will support the event as it continues to grow internationally” stated Grand Master Tae Zee Park, a celebrated
Korean champion and founder of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do. The Tae Park Tae Kwon Do World Class Tournament is a
celebration of his work and teaching as much as it is a competitive event for his students.
About Grand Master Tae Zee Park:
Grand Master Tae Zee Park (9th dan) is a celebrated Korean champion and dedicated teacher. He founded Tae Park
Tae Kwon Do in Michigan in 1974. As a testament to his dedication and skill as a teacher and role model, his Tae
Kwon Do school has grown into a national organization with well over 2,000 black belts, 3 Junior Grand Masters, 10
Senior Master Instructors and 30 Master Instructors.
About Tae Kwon Do:
Tae Kwon Do is the Korean art of self-defense. It is designed as a non-violent art and system of complete body
exercises as well as being a way of life. It includes physical techniques, mental discipline, and a deep philosophy.
By practicing Tae Kwon Do, one learns and lives the values of honesty, justice, respect, loyalty, and courtesy. Tae
Kwon Do is an art of humanity, a guide for the formation of outstanding character, is useful as a contemporary
universal philosophy and is practiced as a modern Olympic sport.
About West Michigan Sports Commission:
The West Michigan Sports Commission’s main goal is to promote Michigan’s West Coast as the premier venue for
hosting a diverse level of youth and amateur sporting events, enhancing the economy and quality of life in the
region.
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