Mr. Allen
Vital Statistics
- From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Born: March 11, 1965
- Weight: 180 lbs.
- Rank: 6th Degree Black Belt
Sabumnim Allen started teaching Taekwon-Do in 1990. He received his 4th Degree Black Belt in 1997. In 1999 He joined the United States Taekwon-Do Center, and started his training under Master Mario Cancelliere. Mr. Allen received his 5th Degree Black Belt in 2002 from Master Hector Marano and Master Mario Cancelliere.
Accomplishments:
- 1990, 1991, 1992, 1997 and 1999: North American Champion at the C.S. Kim Open Tournaments in Pittsburgh, PA
- 1993 ,1994: Grand Champion at the I.J. Kim Open Tournaments in Ohio
- 2000: Forms Bronze Medallist Red Tiger Taekwon-Do
- 2001: Gold Medal in Forms, Red Tiger Cup
- 2002: Promoted to 5th Dan Black Belt
- 2002: 1st Place Black Belt forms, 4th Dan forms, and sparring, Red Tiger Cup
- 2003: 1st Place Forms Red Tiger Cup
- 2003: 3rd USTC Class A Instructors Certificate
- 2004: Participated in the first meeting for the working group of the ITF-USA in Philadelphia, PA
- 2004: ITF-USA Congress at La Quinta Inn Lakeside in Kissimmee, Florida
- 2004: Umpire for The First Taekwon-Do World Cup & First Orlando International Friendship Taekwon-Do Cup, ITF
Philosophy
The tenets of Taekwon-Do sum up my philosophy: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, Indomitable Spirit. I believe that with desire and dedication, you may further yourself in any aspect of life. You should always set goals for yourself, and achieve them. As my Brother in Taekwon-Do Sa Bum Nim Marcello F. Cancelliere says, it can be summed up in one word:
Pil-Sung - Certain victory through strength, courage, and indomitable spirit.
