Item 3B1Item 3B1 (NOTES) Recognition of George Weidenhof
Chris Tribble
George Weidenhof Recognition
Taught martial arts for City since 2001 & trained over 2000 participants in Southlake
Program has produced 14 black belts, 1 2nd degree black belt, and he has trained children to the National level in Tae Kwon Do
Focuses on building self confidence and character and stresses the importance of education and how to be good citizen
Students rewarded for acts of kindness w/in classroom as well as at home/school
He and the program have been recognized by the Southlake Journal in 2008 and two other publications since 2004, for his students’ black belt promotions
Registered 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do w/ World Tae Kwon Do Federation
Dec 2008 - Promoted to (Yodan) 4th degree black belt in Jiu-jitsu by the (UFS) United Fighting Systems
Currently active in participation in Tae Kwon Do, Judo & Jui-Jitsu tournaments
2 time Texas State Tae Kwon Do champion and placed in the U.S. National Tae Kwon do Championship held at the U.S. Training Center in Colorado
George Weidenhof Recognition
One parent wrote a letter to George thanking him for what he taught her son. The parent said that because of his class that her son has improved his behavior and grades.
Other Comments from Parents:
“Sensei is very good with the children. He is patient and calm, but teaches the children well”
“Sensei George is wonderful. Thank you for having him here in Southlake”
“Sensei George is incredible! His skills at the art and instruction are top! I appreciate his discipline and desire to develop kids in mind and body.”