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	Mr. Jim Alexander started training in Taekwondo with Mr. Deese in 2000 at the age of 16. He worked his way up to black belt and was training to be an instructor before moving to Charlotte, NC with his family. After moving to Charlotte, he began training at Mr. Wilson's Taekwondo America where he earned his third degree black belt and senior certified instructor status. After high school and college, Mr. Alexander moved back to Winston-Salem and is again training and instructing at Winston-Salem Taekwondo America.
Student Referral
	Take a school business card or class schedule from the front counter of the school and write your name on the back. Give the card or schedule to a friend and have the friend call the school for a free introductory class. If the friend signs up for lessons and gives Mr. Deese the card or schedule with your name on it as a referral, your next promotion test fee will be waived.
Introductory Program
	When telling friends about our school, be sure to mention our special Introductory Program. Two weeks of classes and a free uniform for $20 with no obligation.
Old News
Taekwondo America Rule Changes
	30 Day Forms Rule for tournament competition has been abolished. All competitors must now perform the form assigned to their current rank. 30 Day Minimum Age for Rank Testing Rule has been expanded. Anyone who will meet the minimum age requirement for rank testing within the testing calendar month or within the next calendar month after testing is now eligible for rank testing. 90 Day Minimum Age for National Instructor Certification Rule has been instituted. Any instructor who will meet the minimum age requirement for national certification within 90 days after a instructor certification seminar will be eligible to attend the seminar and become nationally certified.
Congratulations
	To Brian Blanchard on receiving his fourth degree back belt in September 2007
	To Shane Lineberry on receiving his Certified Instructor certification in June 2007
	To Mr. Deese on receiving his sixth degree Master black belt in September 2006.
	To Leighton Foster on his promotion to Third Black Belt in March 2005
	To DJ Foster on his promotion to Third Decided Black Belt in Sep 2005
	To Miriam Willis in achieving her Senior Certified Instructor certification in June 2005
	To London White on being awarded Senior Certified Instructor certification in February 2004.
	To Ron Hartman for becoming Michael Deese's Taekwondo America's first Senior Certified Instructor in August 2003.
	To Senior Master Robby Lacy of Roanoke Virginia for becoming Taekwondo America's first seventh degree black belt in September 2003.
	To Michael and Stacy Deese on their marriage on November 15, 2003.
	To Mr. Deese on receiving his fifth degree black belt in June 2001.