International Taekwondo Competions is held in Murcia, one of the most representative cities in southeastern Spain. 'Campeonato Internacional de Artes Marciales Coreanas' is the 1st Murcia Open International Martial Arts Championships.

The competition will be hosted by the Spanish Federation of Martial Arts (Federación Española de Artes Marciales Coreanas, FEDAMC), which aims to promote and promote Korean martial arts in Taekwondo in Spain.

The Spanish Federation of Martial Arts (FEDAMC), which hosts the competition, is headed by Antonio Castro Valle, chairman of the association, and Lee Sang Soon, who represents Spain's Murcia Taekwondo. As well as the value of Taekwondo. Lee Sang Soon is also the honorary president of this organization.

Antonio Valle, who visited Korea last autumn, said, "We will continue to host events such as the Spanish Korean Martial Arts Federation and take the lead in spreading Korean martial arts represented by Taekwondo in Spain."

Lee Sang Soon, who is preparing to host the tournament, said, "It is good for Taekwondo to develop as an Olympic sport, but there is not only the aspect of sports as Taekwondo but also the area where more people can participate as a martial art. I plan to further develop and publicize the aspect of Taekwondo. "

The competition will be held on January 26, 2019 at Pabellon Princepe de Asturias. You can inquire about participation at www.fedama.com.

▲ FEDAMC President Antonio Castro valle(center) and Grand master Lee Sang Soon(right)

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