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Skipper Williams, a student of GrandMaster Hong Shik Chung, electrified
the Southeastern traditional Taekwondo tournamennt scene in the 70's and 80's with his incredible kicking skills. His coordination, long reach and ability to initiate brillant kicking combinations from either side is what made Skip a most formidable opponent. Many experts who have observed him compete believe there was no limit to the heights he could have reached on an international level had he chosen to compete in other parts of the USA and particualrly in Olympic style events. While still based in Atlanta, Georgia, Skipper visited New York recently to attend the historic "Reunion of Grand Champions" which was held at Madison Square Garden. A partial list of his competitive history can be seen below. |
Skipper Williams
Competive History (Partial List)
1973 - 7th Annual National Championship, Atlanta , GA - Grand
Champion 1974 - 8th Annual natioanl Championships, Atlanta, GA - 1st Place Middleweight 1975 - Open Karate/Taekwondo Championship - Grand Champion 1975 - Open Karate/Taekwondo Championship - Forms - 1st Place 1975 - John Woo Chung's 1st Anual Alabama Invitational - Forms -1st Place 1975 - 2nd U.S. Masters Tae Kwon Do Tournament, Norfolk, VA. - Forms - 1st Place 1980 - Music City Open Championship - Grand Champion 1980 - Music City Open Championship - Forms - 1st Place *Winner of Numerous Other Events |
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