About Duane Plata

Duane Plata is Magnitude's Head Instructor. He is a 5th dan Tae Kwon Do Master which he received in Korea. For twenty years, Mr. Plata has competed in Tournaments all over the World including England, Netherlands, Korea and all over Canada and the United States. His passion for Tae Kwon Do and Self Defence has fostered into a way of life. His drive to help and motivate others, lets him do what he does best; teach with never ending patience.

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Martial Arts & Self-Defense

5th Degree Master of Tae Kwon Do (Received in Korea)
Close Quarter Combat Training
Canadian Armed Forces
Achieved Tactical Master Instructor Status
Teacher of martial arts and self-defense for over 23 years
Awarded Municipal Recognition in
...Town of Halton Hills
...Region of Peel
Countless awards and media recognition

Accomplishments

Winner of the 1992 Canadian Tae Kwon Do National Tournament
Televised on C.B.C Wide World of Sports
Winner of the National Champion Award
Presented by the Professional Martial Arts Alliance
Winner of the 2000 Tae Kwon Do World Championships
Held in Eindhoven-Netherlands

Education

Ryerson University
Food & Nutrition
Ontario School of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Obtained Diploma of Acupuncture
Canadian Armed Forces
Navy Division - Stationed in Nova Scotia