​Tae Kwon Do’s Kukkiwon

The Kukkiwon is the mecca to the Korean Martial Art of Tae Kwon Do. It is the World Headquarters for Tae Kwon Do and was built and established in 1972 , in Gongnam- gu District of South Korea. In 1973, it hosted its first International Tae Kwon Do Championships in which there were 17 countries who took part. The primary focus of the Kukkiwon to help establish and promote the Art of Tae Kwon Do to the world stage.

It is responsible for every aspect of Tae Kwon Do practice. Seminars and programs educating Tae Kwon Do participants in the history and cultural side of this art, Poom Dan Promotions, educating practitioners in the rules of international refereeing are just some of its goals. The centre also is responsible for developing the academic research of this martial art and developing new technical techniques. In 1974, it established an International Tae Kwon Demonstration Team . This team is responsible for putting on demonstrations worldwide and also within the Kukkiwon. It is the hope and goal of the Kukkiwon that this team helps to promote the Art of Tae Kwon Do as part of Korea’s culture to tourists.

With its primary goal of international friendship, the Kukkiwon’s agenda is clear. To assist with the advancement and knowledge of TaeKwon Do to the world platform, help its members from around the world, develop their art, learn as much about the art and culture behind it and it also serves as a regulatory for the advancement of promotions.

Tracy Warrener has been fortunate to have been raised within the Martial Arts since the age of 4 years old and is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Goju Ryu Karate. She has had the opportunity to study with some amazing Martial Artists. Sensei Richard Kim, Sensei Peter Urban, Professor Don Jacob, Sensei Jim Wilson, Professor Wally Jay, just to name several. Of course her main Sensei is her father, Sensei Don Warrener. Throughout the 40 plus years of her involvement in the Martial Arts, she has worked her way from being a student of the martial arts to a Martial Arts Sensei ,teaching hundreds of students. She has ran and managed martial arts schools teaching students of all ages, worked within the community teaching at fitness centres, schools, businesses and Women’s Shelters, the benefits of Karate. One the causes close to her heart is teaching and empowering young girls and women the importance of self defence and awareness. Her program called Look Strong! Act Strong! Be Strong! focuses on easy self defence techniques and mind self defence techniques. In 2013 she was awarded The Silver Lifetime Achievement Award in the Masters of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in California for her contribution to Women in the Martial Arts. She is also a Certified Reflexologist and Reiki Master. She has starred in three of her own DVDs produced by Rising Sun Productions on Reiki, Reflexology and her Look Strong ,Act Strong ,Be Strong Self Defence Program. tracy.warrenerentertainment@gmail.com

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