U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center Brings Home 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Medal to Arlington Heights
U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center of Arlington Heights, Illinois recently had nine athletes compete in the Olympic Sparring divisions at the 2016 AAU National Taekwondo Championship in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
All of the athletes fought hard, winning 3 medals from the National Championships for U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center! We've had some outstanding performances, and are very proud of all the competitors for their hard work and dedication. Although we had some tough losses, we know that with effort and perseverance the athletes will get to the top!
Keep up the hard work guys!
Here are the results:
Gold Medalist - Sage Wang (12 -14 Red Belt Division)
Silver Medalist - Zen Wang (10-12 Red Belt Division)
Bronze Medalist - Gage Lockley (12-14 Black Belt Division - Qualified for US National Team Trials)
We want to thank all the parents, athletes and supporters of Team Elite! We are extremely proud to have such caring and awesome friends. Thank you for all of your support, but also words of encouragement and the endless high -fives!
Master Greer is a 5th degree Black Belt and owner of U.S. Elite Martial Arts and Fitness Center for over 13 years. He and his team have been offering comprehensive martial arts services in the northwest suburbs of both the Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove communities.They specialize in Children's Martial Arts Programs, as well as Adult Martial Arts and Fitness Kickboxing classes. Studying with Greer leads both children and adults to develop confidence, focus, respect and self-defense skills. In the process, they improve their overall health and fitness level.
According to Greer, he is most proud of being labeled "The Bully Expert." That name was given as a result of his strong focus on preventing bullying, and offering both children and their parents alternative ways to prevent it. Greer's team is affiliated with the Verbal Defense and Influence group, and they are certified in this anti-bullying program that empowers U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness to offer programs that let children bully-proof themselves.
Those interested in learning more can visit the studio's website at www.arlingtonmartialartscenter.com
ABOUT VIRGIL GREER
Virgil Greer III is a Certified Master Instructor and Martial Arts Practitioner with over 24 years of experience. He is the owner, operator and head trainer of U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center in Arlington Hts IL. He is dedicated to developing successful, determined, self-disciplined, focused and respectful children in the community through martial arts training. U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center has been featured on ABC7 News Chicago, in Our Family Magazine Arlington Heights Edition on Groupon, Living Social and many others.
CONTACT
Virgil Greer, III
U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center
847.797.0100
Email: info@arlingtonmartialartscenter.com