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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HWANG'S MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENT TURNS 21 AND THE CELEBRATION IS AN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR

Tournament organizers have pulled out all the stops for the 21 st Annual International HMA U.S. Open Championship Tournament.

On October 13 th at the Kentucky International Convention Center, Hwang's Martial Arts, one of the top ten martial arts schools in the world, hosts o ne of the most exciting martial arts tournaments in the United States, the competition will bring more than 900 martial arts competitors of all ages and nationalities who will spin, jump, break boards and perform feats of martial arts magic in Black Belt (morning) and color belt (afternoon) events. Special demonstrations by several demo teams and the parade of competitors will also highlight the opening ceremonies at noon.

THE NORTH KOREAN DEMO TEAM IS COMING!! Grandmaster Hwang has been trying to get them to the States for years but with the poor international relations it has been difficult. In moving one step closer to realizing his lifelong goal of bringing worldwide peace through martial arts, Hwang's Martial Arts is bringing them to this great competition where they exhibit demos that include kicking, breaking boards, forms and weapons and much more!

Adult tickets (age 13 and up) may be purchased in advance or at the door for $20. Children's tickets (ages 5 to 12) may be purchased in advance or at the door for $10. Children 4 and under will be admitted free of charge. Tickets may be purchased in advance of the tournament at all Hwang's Martial Arts locations,

Hwang's Martial Arts is located at 2913 S. Hurstbourne Parkway (499-7787), 2813 N. Hurstbourne Parkway (412-7755), 8685 Preston Hwy. (966-5222) and 4226 Shelbyville Road (899-9595). Grandmaster Jung Oh Hwang earned a silver medal in judo at the 1984 Olympics and is founder of Hwang's Martial Arts.

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