Richmond Martial Arts in the Greater Vancouver area in British Colombia, Canada, proudly hosted a two-day Taekwon-Do Western training event on August 16–17, 2025, uniting school owners and instructors from across Western Canada for a weekend of training, learning, and collaboration.
Led by Master Michael Barker, the event featured an intensive schedule of technical training and a 1.5-hour business workshop led by Master Johnny Ahmed designed to help school owners strengthen both their martial arts and business leadership skills.
Distinguished masters in attendance included:
- Master David White – President of ITFBC
- Master Chris Law – Umpire Committee Chair
- Master Glen Compo – Prince George
- Master Johnny Ahmed – Richmond
The gathering served as an important step forward in uniting western Canada instructors and working toward the standardization of techniques across the region.
“This event was more than just training—it was about bringing our community of school owners together to share knowledge, strengthen bonds, and ensure our students benefit from consistent, high-quality instruction,” said Master Ahmed.
The business workshop is available online for free: ITFBC BUSINESS MENTORSHIP · Dojang Growth Secrets
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