ATA Chief Masters to Test for 9th Degree During 2023 World Championships in Phoenix, AZ
This is going to be a very exciting year for the school owners, instructors and students in the American Taekwondo Association. In the ATA, the highest rank you can achieve is a 9th Degree Black Belt. With years and years of hard work, perseverance and dedication, the following Chief Masters are going to test for the rank of 9th degree black belt on July 13, 2023:
Chief Master Tammy Stauber
From Little Rock, AR
Has been studying martials arts over 50 years
Date of Rank for 8th Degree – 6/21/2007.
Chief Master Dan Thor
From Taos, New Mexico
Has been studying martials arts over 52 years
Date of Rank for 8th Degree – 6/25/2009
Chief Master Cheryl Brice
From Evansville, IN
Has been studying martials arts over 44 years
Date of Rank for 8th Degree – 6/21/2012
Chief Master Sandoval
From Tecumseh, MI
Has been studying martials arts over 45 years
Date of Rank for 8th Degree – 7/12/2013
Chief Master Scott Stauffer
From Goose Creek, SC
Has been studying martials arts over 53 years
Date of Rank for 8th Degree – 6/26/2008
Chief Master Tony Isaacs
From Miami, Florida
Has been studying martials arts over 48 years
Date of Rank for 8th Degree – 6/21/2012
Chief Master William Wacholz
From San Diego, CA
Has been studying martials arts over 47 years
Date of Rank for 8th Degree – 4/17/2013
Chief Master Fernando Jaime
From Rocklin, CA
Has been studying martials arts over 43 years
Date of Rank for 8th Degree – 7/12/2013
These ATA greats will show off their skills at the International Testing and demonstrate why they deserve to become the next 9th Degrees and have the unique opportunity to carry the title of Songahm Grand Master. The Masters’ Ceremony, 9th degrees testing, plus more will take place during the 2023 Worlds event on July 10-16 in Phoenix, Arizona. For important dates and hotel information, visit the Worlds website at https://atamartialarts.com/events/worlds/.