March 18, 2026 2:08 am

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NW Blackbelt Academy returns from U.S. Open with several medals

LYNNWOOD—A dozen martial artists from Lynnwood-based Taekwondo dojang NW Blackbelt Academy returned from the U.S. Open in Las Vegas, Nevada, earlier this week with five metals – one, gold, two silver, and one bronze. The U.S. Open took place from March 5 through March 8 and was open to black belts across the world. Participating […]

Self Defense 101: A local blackbelt’s guide to fending off attackers 

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LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 27, 2023—It may come as no surprise to readers that assaults and attempted kidnappings have haunted news headlines within our region lately. From the attempted kidnap turned carjacking in Lake Stevens to a man attempting to kidnap a barista through a cafe window in Federal Way, these frightening incidents have, no doubt, […]

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