Last Friday, Aug 27^th, I was surprised and greatly honored to have a the parents of the Fort Collins school throw my wife, Amy, and I a surprise baby shower after color belt testing.  Amy and I are so thankful to be surrounded by such wonderful people and could not have asked for a better time.  There was plenty of cake to go around and we received many great gifts that will be put to use sooner than later.  Once again, Amy and would like to express our sincere gratitude for such and wonderful thought and event.

 I also owe my Leadership team a huge thank you for my awesome Master’s gift.  During the baby shower I was presented with a custom designed and handcrafted cane.  The cane is made of mahogany, curly maple, ebony, and other exotic hardwoods.  Right now the cane is sitting atop my Masters certificate waiting for a suitable case to be made so I can display it at the school.  The significance of the cane is that it was the primary weapon I used to compete with during regional and national competitions.  I once heard that if you want to do great things then surround yourself with great people.  The Leadership team of Paragon Fort Collins is a shinning example of what it means to be great. 

Thank you!

Master Joel Bass      

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Paragon Martial Arts is proud to announce the addition of Tyler Weaver to the Paragon Family as a 2nd Degree Recommended Black Belt. At 14, Tyler is a veteran in the martial arts with four ISKA national titles, an appearance on Oprah, A part of Mike Chat’s XMA demo team and as one of the elite martial artist who are chosen to be Hyper pros.

Tyler will be training with Master Horn and teaching XMA classes in Evergreen. He will also be available for Private lessons.

• Master Horn awarding Tyler his first ATA uniform.

• As a traditional Korean gesture of appreciation for the many months of work to prepare him for his first ATA testing, Tyler presented Master Horn with a gift of a Song Ahm pine tree.

“Master Horn and I are especially happy to welcome the entire Weaver family to Paragon. They have a household full of very talented and accomplished martial artists (and future martial artists). Yet you will not find a family with more humility and grace,” commented Master William Hauptman.

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Tyler Weaver, started his martial arts training as soon as he was walking. Tyler is one of the world’s top leading youth martial artists. He began competing an amateur league when he was 7 and by 9 he was ready for the Elite divisions. In 1997, he won his first ISKA World Title and has earned 3 more since then. From there his success and extreme talent has landed him prime-time television exposure including, Disney, the premier episode of The Megan Mullally Show, and The OPRAH Winfrey Show. When Tyler is not training or filming, he is traveling world-wide for performances, seminars, and teaching locally at his karate school.

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Just two years after Noah Ringer began studying Taekwondo at the age of 10, he earned his coveted 1st Degree Black Belt in the American Taekwondo Association (ATA). Noah Ringer currently holds the title of Texas State Champion in his age group in four different categories: Traditional Forms, Traditional Weapons, ATAExtreme Forms, and ATA-Extreme Weapons. Noah Ringer produces his own ATA-Extreme routines, choreographing his moves, and choosing his own music.

At the urging of his Taekwondo instructor, Eric Pechacek of the Carrollton ATA Black Belt Academy, Noah Ringer answered the casting call by putting together an audition DVD for “The Last Airbender” filmmakers and mailed it to Paramount. Though he had never acted before, Noah Ringer’s natural talent for martial arts and charming personality landed him the leading role of Aang. Fortunately, Noah Ringer is no stranger to performing, as he has competed in more than 23 Taekwondo tournaments across the United States. In February 2008, Noah Ringer was awarded “The Competitor of the Year” award by the ATA in the Texas region, confirming even more his commitment to excellence in his craft.

Noah Ringer had never seen the animated Nickelodeon television series, Avatar, until his Taekwondo instructor lent him the first season on DVD. Noah Ringer and his mom got hooked on the series, and one by one, borrowed and watched each DVD of the entire trilogy. When Noah Ringer was cast, his instructor bought him a present, his own complete set of all the “Avatar” seasons, to take with him on location in Philadelphia and Greenland.

Besides his love for martial arts and teaching Taekwondo, Noah Ringer also enjoys tennis, ping-pong, golf, basketball and snow skiing. In his free time, Noah Ringer likes to have fun with his friends, and is an avid reader. 13-year-old Noah Ringer was born and raised in Dallas, Texas where he currently lives with his parents, two Australian Shepherds, and two pet rats

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Paragon is expanding rapidly. It’s newest club is located at the Green Mountain Rec. Center in Lakewood, Colorado.

Paragon Martial Arts | Green Mountain Rec. Center

Mr. David Polites, 4th Degree Black Belt
13198 West Green Mountain Drive
Wednesday nights
For more information: 303-968-5500
www.ParagonKarate.com



The club is under the instruction of Master Jody Horn and taught by 4th Degree Black Belt, Mr. David Polites. Mr. Polites is a veteran instructor an internationally certified with the American Taekwondo Association (ATA). Mr. Polites’ engaging teaching style comes from years of experience teaching in some of the ATA’s most successful schools in California and Colorado.

It’s first class was on July 7th and already it boasts 6 very talented students, a good indication that the club has a bright future.





To register for classes go to the City of Lakewood’s website at www.Lakewood.org.

For more information on Paragon Martial Arts call 303-968-550 or go to www.ParagonKarate.com.

• Master Horn, Master Bass and Chief Master Jager

Chief Master Robert Jager is an 8th Degree Black Belt, member of the ATA Master’s Council, an inductee to the ATA Hall of Fame. He is Master Hauptman’s instructor and the senior for all of Paragon.

• Master Bass being inducted by Grand Master Soon Ho Lee

Master Joel Bass,  “World Championships in Little Rock has been a annual part of my martial arts career for many, many years.  However, this year was the most significant!  Going through the Master’s training and receiving the title capped off an exciting year of many challenges and great successes.  With that said, I am most thankful that I was able to go through the process of becoming a Master with my very good friend, Master Jody Horn.  Not only is Master Horn an amazing martial artist he is a good man and the experience would not have been the same without him.  I would like to thank my staff, Ms. Hornberger, Ms. Haag, Ms. Gill and Mr. Mudron for all their help with the school while I was at the master’s training.  Plus, I would like to thank all of my students who where able to watch online and those who attended the opening ceremonies (Yat Yee & Maddy Chong, Tiffany Haag, Mark & Amanda Mudron).  Of course, I must thank all of those who have helped guide and inspire my martial arts career: Master Mathis, Master Jaime, Chief Master Jager, and most of all to both Master Hauptman and Cheif Master M.K. Lee!  Lastly, I must save the biggest thank you for my wife Amy.  Without her love and support none of this would have been possible!

I am extremely proud of how the students of Paragon Martial Arts represented themselves at World Championships!  I have a sneaky feeling that those who attended this year will be bringing a few more of you next year.”

• Master Horn being inducted

• 2010 ATA Masters

• Master Horn, Master Bass, Master Albrecht and Master Chewning
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• Master Bass’ future office