Press Coverage
KAT masters are recognized experts on martial arts and we have been fortunate enough to have many amazing students throughout the years. Here is a sampling of some of the news coverage our school and students have received.
International Coaching Success
Grandmaster Chung coaches US Team to near sweep in the 1987 Pan Am Games
Korean Embassy Features
The Korean Embassy interviewed KAT masters about the modernization of the art and the imporance of tradition.
CBS News Coverage
CBS news covers our kickathon for the Nofsinger Family which raised thousands of dollars for treatement.
Wall Street Journal Feature
Master Bill, Ron Roe, and Master Bob featured in Wall Street Journal article about older students practicing Taekwondo.
Channel 9 News Award
Josh K Wins the 'Top Olympic Sports Moment of 2011' after winning the black belt division at Nationals without being scored on.
Featured USA Taekwondo Athlete
Josh K is the featured athlete of USA Taekwondo after becoming the first American male to win gold in the 12-14 World Championships.
College Programs featured in MA Success Magazine
Details of MSU Denver and CCA programs featured in the Jan 2014 issue of MA Success Magazine.
USA Taekwondo Featured School
February 2005 - KAT is the featured school of USA Taekwondo!
Innovation in Certification
KAT becomes the world's first martial arts school to secure black belt records on blockchain, as featured in Colorado Martial Arts News.
Ron Roe Media Coverage
Multiple features on Ron Roe, including coverage in @Metro, the Rocky Mountain News, and Australasian Taekwondo magazine.
DJ Dietz Memorial Coverage
Multiple news outlets cover the story of Navy SEAL and former KAT student DJ Dietz, who was killed in Afghanistan.
National Competition Success
KAT and ACT students win medals in nationals, with coverage in multiple outlets.
Coverage of 100th Test
Coverage of the 100th promotion test featured in the Rocky Mountain News.
Air Force WCAP Achievement
Master Matt Bailey earns a spot on the Air Force World Class Athlete Program (WCAP).
MSU Denver: Breaking Boards to Break Stress
MSU Denver's RED magazine features how taekwondo helps students reduce stress and anxiety through deep breathing, meditation, mindfulness - and breaking boards.
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Taekwondo Times: Building Community Through Service
The May 2014 issue of Taekwondo Times (Issue #199) features KAT's commitment to community service and outreach programs, highlighting how martial arts training extends beyond the dojang to make a positive impact in the community.
Taekwondo Times: Career Success for Former College TKD Athletes
The March 2019 issue of Taekwondo Times features an interview with former college taekwondo athletes including Master Bill about how collegiate Taekwondo prepares them for success later in life.
International Recognition
Master Komil featured in multiple international publications, including the Tajikistan Sports Newspaper and Russian Gorizant.
Taekwondo Times Review
Taekwondo Times gives high praise to our audiobook, the first martial arts instructional content available on audible.com.
Front Range Muslim News Features
KAT and Olympians featured on the front cover of the Front Range Muslim News, with extensive coverage of our programs.
Loveland Reporter Herald Coverage
The Loveland Reporter Herald featured the school and the Olympians' class.
Metro Post Telegraph 50th Anniversary
Write up of Metro Taekwondo Class on 50th Anniversary in the Metro Post Telegraph.
Metro Hosts 2010 College National Championships
Write up of the 2010 NCTA Nationals hosted by Metro State University of Denver.