Taekwondo star siblings Steven and Diana Lopez are poised to take home the gold
By CYNTHIA
MARTINEZ
Four years ago, the Lopez family was America’s best-known Taekwondo contenders in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Not since 1904 had three siblings competed in the Olympic Games for a team, even less for one sport. The Texas brothers and sister were thus knighted as “The First Family of Taekwondo.” Steven and Diana both took home bronze, while Mark snatched up a silver medal. Big brother Jean served as the anchor and coach.
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Chosun e-newsletter Archive volumn #3 August 2012
Dojang News and Events
2012 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Korea Training and Cultural Tour
Saturday July 7 - Saturday July 14, 2012
The 2012 tour was another unbridled success. Tedanhi
Kamsahamnida to all tour participants, family members, friends and fellow students at home who followed us online! It is not too early to consider making a dream come true in two years by reserving your place on the 2014 Chosun Korea Training & Cultural Tour.
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2012 Chosun Korea Tour Travelogue
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2012 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Korea Training and Cultural Tour
Saturday July 7 - Saturday July 14, 2012
The 2012 tour was another unbridled success. Tedanhi
Kamsahamnida to all tour participants, family members, friends and fellow students at home who followed us online! It is not too early to consider making a dream come true in two years by reserving your place on the 2014 Chosun Korea Training & Cultural Tour. If you missed the Korea Travelogue, click on the site below for photos, maps, stories and more from the 2012 Chosun Korea Training & Cultural Tour. Subscribe to receive more updates and photos as they are added.
2012 Chosun Korea Tour Travelogue
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Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volumn #3 July 2012
Photo Shoot for new YMAA book by GM Richard Chun and Master Doug Cook
Monday June 18, 2012
Fort Lee, NJGrandmaster Richard Chun, Master Doug Cook and Master Fred Kouefati met for an extensive one-day photo shoot that would yield vibrant illustrations for the soon-to-be-published book Taekwondo Black Belt Poomsae: Original Koryo & Koryo, offered by YMAA Publications of Boston. With a release date of autumn 2013, the prime subject of the work as the title denotes, revolves around two Korean-based poomsae, or formal exercises as they are generically known.
(excerpt from upcoming article, A Photo Shoot for the Ages by Master Doug Cook)
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Monday June 18, 2012 Fort Lee, NJGrandmaster Richard Chun, Master Doug Cook and Master Fred Kouefati met for an extensive one-day photo shoot that would yield vibrant illustrations for the soon-to-be-published book Taekwondo Black Belt Poomsae: Original Koryo & Koryo, offered by YMAA Publications of Boston. With a release date of autumn 2013, the prime subject of the work as the title denotes, revolves around two Korean-based poomsae, or formal exercises as they are generically known.
(excerpt from upcoming article, A Photo Shoot for the Ages by Master Doug Cook)
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Chosun e-Newsletter Archive Volumn 3 #6 June, 2012
Dojang News and Events
Chosun Belt Promotion Test
Almost 100 students participated in the recent Chosun Belt Promotion Test.
From white to black belt, students demonstrated the proficiency, spirit and respect of true martial artists. Highlights of the day included some unforgettable breaks by Chosun Black Belt students. Among them were speed breaks, a head break and a double jumping break. Congratulations to all Chosun students.
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Master Doug Cook interview on WTBQ Radio with Warwick, NY Supervisor Michael Sweeton
Master Doug Cook and his wife Patty talk about their 15 years of owning and operating the Chosun Taekwondo Academy in Warwick, NY. Master Cook defines the Korean martial art of Taekwondo and discusses why the academy has been such a successful and gratifying business and life calling. Also featured are Chosun workshops for the public,the yoga program, community outreach and Korea training tours.Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Chosun e-newsletter archive Volumn 3 #5 May 2012
Dojang News and Events
April 14 and 15, 2012
Chosun Black Belt Promotion Test
The much anticipated event finally arrived and the Chosun Black Belt candidates rose to the challenge. Not only the largest black best testing event ever hosted by the school, it was significant because Black Belt instructor Terri Testa advanced to the rank of master, 4th Dan. Chosun also added 13 new first dans, 6 new 2nd dans, and 5 new 3rd dans. Grandmaster Richard Chun was present on Saturday to officiate and commented on our school " as one of the best schools in the area and Master Cook one of the best instructors" Congratulations to all new Black Belts and thanks to all instructors and students for your continued support of Chosun.
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April 14 and 15, 2012Chosun Black Belt Promotion Test
The much anticipated event finally arrived and the Chosun Black Belt candidates rose to the challenge. Not only the largest black best testing event ever hosted by the school, it was significant because Black Belt instructor Terri Testa advanced to the rank of master, 4th Dan. Chosun also added 13 new first dans, 6 new 2nd dans, and 5 new 3rd dans. Grandmaster Richard Chun was present on Saturday to officiate and commented on our school " as one of the best schools in the area and Master Cook one of the best instructors" Congratulations to all new Black Belts and thanks to all instructors and students for your continued support of Chosun.
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