Gary McLaughlin was recently appointed as Kombat Taekwondo President in Canada (Western Region), he shared with us his motivations to get involve with the organization. His connection with Master Rick Shin and vision presented last year in Portland, Oregon was determinant.
It is with big enthusiasm that he stands out the chance to gather athletes from all disciplines and affiliations towards taekwondo, bringing so a stage to be able to compete together offering former olympic and world class athletes a new showcase for them to exhibit their talents. Kombat Taekwondo inclusion on every academy is seen as an exciting step forward.
About the debut night in Bogota las December, McLaughlin, even though he was not physically present, praises the dedication and success of the event. The high quality execution reflects the meticulous planification and establish a solid base for future projects.
As we talked about the responsibility as President on the western region of Canada, McLaughlin point out his passion for taekwondo and his main engine. A life dedicated to train and teach makes a strong connection between him and this martial art. Assuming his role with purpose and dedication he looks to align his vision with Rick Shin’s, defining goals to resonate with the community and stimulate a professional, integrity and excellence ambient.
About Kombat Taekwondo potential, McLaughlin senses it as unlimited as it has captured the world’s attention and has brought countries and styles together along a shared interest.
About Rick Shin, company founder, McLaughlin stand out his integrity and passion for taekwondo, appointing as a great honor to be part of Kombat Taekwondo under his leadership.
Talking about first projects, McLaughlin revealed diffusion plans for Kombat Taekwondo vision, including informative sessions and referee seminars.
To close, McLaughlin express his honor as a national President and his compromise for collaborating with Master Rick Shin and other national Presidents in order to share the global vision of Kombat Taekwondo.
