Tribal Citizen Takes on Tae Kwon Do

Submitted by the Tampa Dept. of Elder Affairs

TAMPA — Kavan Guzman, Panther Clan, at only 7 years old already holds an Orange Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He will soon be testing for the next level, a Purple Belt, with the help and teachings of Master Dae of Choe’s Tae Kwon Do in Lakeland, Fla.

Kavan’s interest in learning the skill and art of Tae Kwon Do started in 2006. Although he has only been involved with the sport for a relatively short time, he has already competed — and won — in form and discipline competitions.

Kavan is eagerly learning, and quickly becoming one of the top ranking students in his class. He will be traveling to Canada this summer to compete in an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) sponsored event.