Chris Cander is a writer–and a fighter.
Resume:
- August 1987 – May 1988: Studied Chayon Ryu with Grandmaster Kim Soo at the University of Houston
- October 2009: Began training with Grandmaster Mark Giambi at Young Brothers Taekwondo
- Direct Lineage from 1st generation Taekwondo instructors GM Park > GM Young Il Kong > GM Young Bo Kong > GM Giambi
- June 2011: Promoted to 1st Dan
- December 2012: Promoted to 2nd Dan
- May 2013: Certified as ICSU Women’s Defensive Tactics Instructor
- December 2015: Promoted to 3rd Dan
- September 2019: Began training with Grandmaster Frank Santarose and Master Christopher Santarose at United Tae Kwon-Do
- March 2021: Promoted to 4th Dan
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Media:
- West U Essentials Magazine feature: January 2015
- Practicing Self-Defense During Hectic Holiday Season: Fox 26 News, December 2, 2014
- Defending Yourself Against Attackers in Parking Lots: Fox 26 News, December 2, 2014
- Self-Defense Techniques for Women: Fox 26 News, October 8, 2013