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Ray Nikiel was a member
of Grand Master Chong Lee's first class when he started teaching
in Montreal earning his blackbelt in the first Tae Kwon Do black belt exam
in Canada. Ray was
also one of the first Canadians to attain the rank of Fifth Dan Master
Instructor. He was Chong
Lee's chief instructor for more than twenty years and during that time taught
more than 50,000
students. As a competitor, Ray captained the Canadian team that dominated
the competition
scene during the 70's both in Canada and the US. During that time he defeated
Mike Warren
(once in seven attempts), Joe Hayes twice and Louis Delgado, one of the only
fighters ever to
defeat Chuck Norris. Ray traveled the world extensively, fighting, demonstrating,
promoting
and teaching Tae Kwon Do. Ray organized the historic
"Battle of
Champions" which featured
the Canadian Team vs the USA's incredible Mike Warren, Albert Cheeks,
Gerard Robbins,
Tony Blanchard, Larry Lunn, and the legendary Joseph Hayes.
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