Local Muay Thai Event to Promote Awareness for Foster Children
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Muay Thai kickboxers from around the state will
be competing on Saturday, July 11, 2009 for a greater purpose than
the sport alone. They will be “fighting for children” at Master
Mehrdad’s Muay Thai Classic to help bring awareness to foster
children awaiting adoption in an effort to support the nonprofit
organization “Fighting For Children, Inc.”
Proceeds from the event will benefit Fighting For Children to help fund a short video documentary about three siblings who have been separated in the child welfare system who hope to be adopted as a family unit.. The goal is for Fighting For Children to bring awareness to these children, and others, among the community. Master Mehrdad’s Muay Thai Classic is held twice a year to promote the sport of Muay Thai and allow amateur athletes from various schools to build their records. The sport of Muay Thai goes back hundreds of years and originated in Thailand. The honor, respect and tradition that is integral to this sport reflects the most honorable traditions of martial arts. The idea is to train humble, respectful, and honorable individuals who display a great deal of discipline and dignity. These athletes are role models for our youth, and as they prepare for the competition, will also be providing a voice for children.
Master Mehrdad K. Moayedi is the president of World Shin Do Kumaté Association, Inc. He is an 8th Dan Black Belt in Hapkido, a traditional Martial Artist, and professional Muay Thai fighter. He is also the CEO of the televised and internationally syndicated Shin Do Kumaté event, a professional Muay Thai fight league. Master Mehrdad has operated a Martial Arts & Fitness studio in Tampa Bay since 1992 and currently trains amateur & professional Muay Thai fighters. www.mastermehrdad.com
Fighting For Children was founded by Master Mehrdad’s wife, Yolanda Moayedi. Fighting for Children was a natural fit as they acquired local, national and international media resources by way of their televised events. Their experience producing real life documentaries of professional athletes for television prepared them for the documentaries that were necessary of children in need of adoption. This united effort has provided a team of role model athletes to represent children and to be a voice for them. The Children’s Home Society of Florida Tampa Office has partnered with Fighting For Children and is in full support of the efforts made for the benefit of children. More information can be found at www.fightingforchildren.org. Proud sponsors include The Venue Club, A to Z Printing, and World Shin Do Kumaté Association, Inc.
Tickets: Available online at http://www.mastermehrdad.com/buytix.htm or by calling 727-573-8589. Prices range from$15 to $25. VIP Tables may also be sponsored for $500 to seat a party of 6. The event begins at 6:00PM at the USF Recreation Center next to the Sun Dome off of Fowler.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Fighting For Children to help fund a short video documentary about three siblings who have been separated in the child welfare system who hope to be adopted as a family unit.. The goal is for Fighting For Children to bring awareness to these children, and others, among the community. Master Mehrdad’s Muay Thai Classic is held twice a year to promote the sport of Muay Thai and allow amateur athletes from various schools to build their records. The sport of Muay Thai goes back hundreds of years and originated in Thailand. The honor, respect and tradition that is integral to this sport reflects the most honorable traditions of martial arts. The idea is to train humble, respectful, and honorable individuals who display a great deal of discipline and dignity. These athletes are role models for our youth, and as they prepare for the competition, will also be providing a voice for children.
Master Mehrdad K. Moayedi is the president of World Shin Do Kumaté Association, Inc. He is an 8th Dan Black Belt in Hapkido, a traditional Martial Artist, and professional Muay Thai fighter. He is also the CEO of the televised and internationally syndicated Shin Do Kumaté event, a professional Muay Thai fight league. Master Mehrdad has operated a Martial Arts & Fitness studio in Tampa Bay since 1992 and currently trains amateur & professional Muay Thai fighters. www.mastermehrdad.com
Fighting For Children was founded by Master Mehrdad’s wife, Yolanda Moayedi. Fighting for Children was a natural fit as they acquired local, national and international media resources by way of their televised events. Their experience producing real life documentaries of professional athletes for television prepared them for the documentaries that were necessary of children in need of adoption. This united effort has provided a team of role model athletes to represent children and to be a voice for them. The Children’s Home Society of Florida Tampa Office has partnered with Fighting For Children and is in full support of the efforts made for the benefit of children. More information can be found at www.fightingforchildren.org. Proud sponsors include The Venue Club, A to Z Printing, and World Shin Do Kumaté Association, Inc.
Tickets: Available online at http://www.mastermehrdad.com/buytix.htm or by calling 727-573-8589. Prices range from$15 to $25. VIP Tables may also be sponsored for $500 to seat a party of 6. The event begins at 6:00PM at the USF Recreation Center next to the Sun Dome off of Fowler.
