Chad Hamblin

 

Earned Ranks:
3rd Dan Belt in White Dragons of Bushido
2nd Dan Belt in USA Karate Federation
1st Dan Belt in USA

Member Since:
August 25, 1998

Martial Arts History:
I started in the martial arts because I always dreamed of being a black belt and owning my own school some day. I also liked all the cool moves you see in the movies. I also wanted to learn self-defense to protect myself and family. I have participated in a lot of tournaments from local to national. I have also participated in demo night at the Dojo. I have been to San Diego, Las Vegas, Portland, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, and all over the state of Utah competing. I am also a self-defense instructor for Uintah Basin Security where I currently work. I have competed in the San Diego Grand Nationals, World Championships in Las Vegas, Pacific Jewel in Oregon, USA Nationals in Las Vegas, Cactus Classic in Arizona. I am also an instructor at White Dragons of Bushido teaching forms. I have had the pleasure of meeting Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee, Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, Don "the Dragon" Wilson, Jody Sasaki, Raymond Daniels, and Chris Casamassa.

Martial Arts Belt History:
Rank
Date
System
1st Dan Belt December 16, 2000  USA 
2nd Dan Belt August 17, 2002  USA Karate Federation 
3rd Dan Belt August 9, 2003  White Dragons of Bushido 

Awards & Achievements:
My name has been in Compete Illustrated, Sport Karate, and IMAC magazine.

Date
Tournament
Awards
1998
  Tony Martinez Sr. Tournament 2nd Sparring & Weapons, 3rd Forms
     
1999
  Cactus Classic 3rd Sparring, 4th Weapons, 4th Forms
  Rocky Mountain Karate Classic 1st Sparring, 1st forms, 2nd Weapons
  Salt Lake Open 1st Forms, 3rd sparring, 4th Weapons
  USA Nationals in Las Vegas 1st Forms, 3rd Weapons, 4th Sparring
  War of the Wasatch 1st Sparring, 2nd Weapons, 3rd forms
     
2000
  All America Championships 3rd Forms, 3rd Sparring, 4th Weapons
  EKL Finals Light Heavyweight Sparring champion, 3rd Forms
  Karate Showdown Open Championships 2nd Sparring, 3rd Forms
  Rocky Mountain Karate Classic 3rd Sparring, 3rd Forms, 4th Weapons
  War of the Wasatch 3rd Sparring, 4th Forms, 4th Weapons
  World Championships in Las Vegas Weapons and Sparring World Champion
     
2001
  EKL Nationals 3rd Sparring, 4th Forms, 6th Weapons
  Pacific Jewel Nationals 4th Sparring, 5th Forms
  Rocky Mountain Karate Classic 3rd Forms, 3rd Sparring
  San Diego Grand Nationals 2nd Forms, 2nd Sparring
  Western Wyoming Karate Championships 3rd Weapons, 4th Forms, 4th Sparring
  World Championships in Las Vegas 5th Weapons, 5th Sparring

About Me:
My name is Chad Hamblin, I am 31 years old. I was born in Ogden, Utah and have lived here all my life. I graduated from Clearfield High School in 1989. I also attended Ogden Weber Applied Technology Center for the professional truck drivers course and graduated the top of my class. I am married with one daughter and a child on the way. I enjoy karate and that is the only sport I enjoy. My favorite food is pizza and subway subs. My favorite movies are any that pertain to the martial arts. My favorite travel spots are California, Nevada, and Oregon. My hobbies are spending time with my family, shooting guns, fishing, and camping.


     
     

 

 

 

Last Update: 07/23/06