USA Jr. Team Hopeful
November 4th, 2005
We would like to welcome Mr. Willy Whipple II Dan, to Blue Mountain Taekwon-Do and Fitness and the US-ITF. Mr. Whipple, 16, is an up and coming talented martial artist with over 11 years experience and has an outstanding tournament record for both state and national competitions. Mr. Whipple has teamed up with instructor, Mr. Mason McCauley III Dan, and is currently training for the Jr. World Qualifiers, Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 2006, with the hope of making the USA Jr. World Team to compete in Australia, September 2006.
"Mr. Whipple is a dedicated student that is willing to train hard to achieve his goals. He has tremendous speed and power and responds well to coaching. I know that with his natural talent he is going to continue to go far in Taekwon-Do." said Mr. McCauley.
An accomplished musician, Mr. Whipple enjoys playing the drums, as well as excelling in both soccer and wrestling. He lives in Dayton, WA with his parents Russ Whipple and Kitsy Casseday.