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CHRIS CANDER

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Chris Cander is a writer–and a fighter.

With Master Christopher Santarose, March 2021

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 General Choi Hong Hi > GM Park Bu Kwang > 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
  • Direct Lineage from 1st generation Taekwondo instructors General Choi Hong Hi > GM Park Bu Kwang > GM Mu Kang Ik > GM Santarose
  • March 2021: Promoted to 4th Dan
  • January 2022: Began Jiu-Jitsu training with Professor Patrick Cox at United Jiu-Jitsu Equipe

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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

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