 | This biographical article is written like a résumé .(June 2020) |
Tony Young | |
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| Born | September 8, 1962 South Carolina, United States |
| Occupation | Martial Artist |
| Website | www.tonyyoungkarate.com |
Anthony Young (born September 8, 1962, in Anderson, South Carolina) is an American martial artist, teacher, and practitioner of the Goju Ryu Karate style and founder of the Tony Young All-Star Karate Academy. He is also a sport karate competitor.
Tony Young began karate at the age of 12 and earned his Black Belt 4 years later. Tony Young is now a 10th degree [1] Black Belt in the Goju Ryu style of karate. Tony Young was named the National Super Light Weight Karate Champion for 19 consecutive years. Tony Young has won over 1000 championship awards and prizes throughout his career. [2] [3] [4] In 1997, Tony Young retired from international and national competition to focus on community affairs, business, and tournament promotions.
In 1985 Tony Young opened the Tony Young All-Star Karate Academy. Young works with Public and Private Schools in the Atlanta area and developed working relations with Billy Blanks, who is the creator and owner of Tae-Bo Aerobics.
Rated the National Superlight Weight Karate Champion for 19 consecutive years by:
-63 kg (Semi-Contact)
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