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Master Boswells Martial
Arts Academy
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In 1998 , Master Ron acame to Olive
Branch to share a dream of not just a traditional martial arts facility, but
one that would offer the structure and discipline of taekwondo while
incorporating the latest trends in fitness and development. A part of the
American Taekwondo Association, Master Boswell’s ATA Black Belt Academy teaches
the forms, weapons, and sparring of Songahm taekwondo. Students are also able
to compete in local, regional, national tournaments including the World
Championships tournament which is held each summer.
Master Boswell began taking taekwondo almost twenty-five years ago with his
son. What started as a hobby for him and his son soon turned into a passion and
eventually a career. Under his instruction, over one hundred students have gone
on to complete the instructor program. Many of these have opened their own
schools as well and are continuing the tradition of the ATA that was taught to
them.
Master Boswell received his 6th Degree Black
Belt in 2002 which was the first step in his journey
toward Mastership. The Mastership Program is an intense year-long
process involving rigorous training designed to test each
candidate. While undergoing the Mastership process, Master Boswell had the
opportunity to climb Red Rock Canyon outside of Las Vegas along
with Grand Master Soon Ho
At various points along the
climb the Master candidates completed workouts and endurance activities. Upon
successful completion of the Mastership program, Master Boswell was given his
title of Master Instructor at the 2003 World Championships during the
traditional Master's Ceremony. Over 100 students, friends, and family members
were there to cheer him on that evening!