World Taekweondo Peace Corps Demo at El Centro Olímpico

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This Saturday the 12th of February, the Dominican Federation of Taekwondo (FEDOTAE) along with the World Taekweondo Peace Corps (WTPC) are performing a very special demonstration of  Taekwondo in Santo Domingo in a meet which Casa de Campo’s own gym instructor and Taekwondo master, Arquimedes de Jesus has helped to organise  – with hopes of creating lasting cultural ties with Korea through this medium.

The Peace Corps arrived in the Dominican Republic on January 26th, following the petition of Ing. Francisco Camacho, the President of FEDOTAE and Dr. Chongwon Choue, the President of the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF). And thanks to the South Korean Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, this Saturday we have the opportunity to experience this dynamic sport, which originates from Korea, and is now officially considered an Olympic sport with teams competing for the first time in the London 2012 Olympics.

The Casa de Campo and Club de la Costa Taekwondo Club

The Korean masters are celebrating two exciting exhibitions, one in Santo Domingo this coming Saturday the 12th of February and the other in the province of Hato Mayor the following weekend on Sunday the 20th of February. The Taekwondo team are part of the WTF (World Taekwondo Federation), which on a global scale seeks to create ties and development of the sport with all of its affiliates.

Details of the Event

WHEN: Saturday February 12th, 2011  at 10AM

WHERE: Taekwondo combat Pavilion at el Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte, Santo Domingo.

PROGRAM FOR THE EVENT

10:00 am-   Inauguration

10:10 am-  Taekwondo Demonstration on behalf of the Dominican Republic representatives

10:40 am    Demonstration by Korean Masters

For more information feel free to log onto World Taekwondo Peace Site

Arquimedes de Jesus meets with the Korean Embassador for the Dominican Republic