"Proud to be the People's Choice in Kanata
for Family Business of the Year"

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Phil Nguyen

Mr. Phil Nguyen is a bilingual 6th Degree Black Belt International Instructor who has been training and competing in the martial art of Taekwon-Do since 1984 and has been teaching Taekwon-Do in Kanata since 1988.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and Management from the University of Ottawa. His motto is to "Be Your Best, Make a Difference, and Live Life to the Fullest!"

  His martial arts accomplishments include:

• Co-Owner and Head Instructor of Black Belt Excellence Martial Arts Academy
• Head Instructor of Lu's Taekwon-Do Kanata from 1988-2005
• Winner, the People's Choice in Kanata for "Citizen of the Year", Kanata Chamber of Commerce, 2007
• Winner, People's Choice in Kanata for Family Business of the Year, Kanata Chamber of Commerce, 2006
• Author of the Black Belt Excellence Workbook Series
• Has taught 1,000's of Taekwon-Do students and produced multiple Black Belts, Champions, and Leaders in Society
• Recipient of the Founder's Award presented by General Choi Hong Hi, Founder of Taekwon-Do, for his dedication, promotion, and teaching of the martial art in Kanata
• Co-Creator of the award-winning Bully Busters program and workshop
• Recipient of the Sandra Ball Recognition Award for helping make the community a better and safer place for Kanata’s youth, 2005
• Recipient, Civic Appreciation Award (nominee for Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching), City of Ottawa, 2006
• Coach and silver medalist, 2001 Eastern Canadian Championships
• Bronze medalist, 2000 Canadian Martial Arts Games
• Coach and gold medalist, 1999 Canadian Championships
• Coach, and double bronze medalist, 1998 North American Taekwon-Do Championships
• Coach and bronze medalist, 1997 Canadian Taekwon-Do Championships
• Chief Delegate, coach, and double bronze medalist, 1996 Canadian Taekwon-Do Championships
• Team gold and bronze medalist, Lu's Taekwon-Do Black Belt Demonstration Team Captain, 1995 North American Taekwon-Do Championships
• Executive Producer, Black Belt Excellence Video Collection
• Editor-in-Chief, Spirit of Taekwon-Do newsletter
• Original creator of www.blackbeltexcellence.com
• Original creator of Black Belt Excellence martial arts designer wear
• National Coaching Certification Program (Levels 1-2), Coaching Association of Canada

His professional accomplishments and associations include:

• CEO and President of Black Belt Excellence Inc.
• Owner of Black Belt Excellence Speaking, Training, and Facilitation Services
• Recognized as one of Ottawa's Top Forty Under 40 for his business achievements, professional expertise, and community involvement, 2007
• Winner, Good Corporate Citizen Award, Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, 2006 (for Bully Busters program)
• Top 3 Finalist, People's Choice in Kanata for Business Person of the Year, Kanata Chamber of Commerce, 2006
• Certified Professional Facilitator (International Association of Facilitators)
• Certified Master Trainer (Langevin Learning Services)
• Distinguished Toastmaster (Toastmaster International)
• 2000 Leadership Excellence Award recipient (Toastmasters International)
• 1999-2000 President (Ottawa Toastmasters)
• 1999 President's Award (Ottawa Toastmasters)
• 1999 President's Award recipient, CAPS - Ottawa Chapter (Canadian Association of Professional Speakers)
• 1999 President-Elect, CAPS - Ottawa Chapter
• Member, International Taekwon-Do Federation
• Member, National Association of Professional Martial Artists
• Member, Martial Arts Industry Association

During his student years at the University of Ottawa, Phil also served the following positions:

• Editor-in-Chief, Engineering Student Society newspaper
• Chairperson, Ontario Engineering Competition - Competition d'ingenierie de l'Ontario
• President, Engineering Student Societies Council of Ontario
• Governor, Canadian Federation of Engineering Students
• Senior Student Ambassador, University of Ottawa
• Student Senator, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa

Amelia Nguyen

Mrs. Amelia Nguyen is a 4th Degree Black Belt who has been training and competing in the martial art of Taekwon-Do since 1994 and has been teaching Taekwon-Do in Kanata since 2000.

She holds a Graduate Degree in Conflict Resolution and a Bachelors Degree in Law from Carleton University in Ottawa.

Her martial arts accomplishments include:

• Co-owner and Director of Operations, Black Belt Excellence Martial Arts Academy
• Winner, People's Choice in Kanata for Family Business of the Year, 2006
• Assistant Instructor of Lu's Taekwon-Do Kanata from 1999-2005
• Author of My Little Dragons Workbook
• Co-Creator of the award-winning Bully Busters program and workshop
• Recipient of the Sandra Ball Recognition Award for helping make the community a better and safer place for Kanata’s youth, 2005
• Has taught 100's of Taekwon-Do students and helped mentor multiple Black Belts
• Team Gold medalist, 2004 North American Championships
• Gold medalist, 2003 Ottawa-Carleton Championships
• Silver medalist, 2003 Canadian Championships
• Silver medalist, 2002 Provincial Championships
• Double Bronze medalist, 2001 Canadian Championships
• Silver & Bronze medalist, 2001 Eastern Canadian Championships
• Double Bronze medalist, 2000 Canadian Championships
• Double Silver medalist, 2000 Canadian Martial Arts Games
• Gold medalist, 1999 Canadian Championships
• Gold medalist, 1998 North American Championships
• Double Silver medalist, 1998 Eastern Canadian Championships
• Gold medalist, 1998
• Gold medalist, 1997 Provincial Championships
• Silver medalist, 1997 Provincial Championships
• Bronze medalist, 1996 Provincial Championships
• Executive Producer, Black Belt Excellence Video Yearbook Collection

Her professional accomplishments and associations include:

• Director of Operations of Black Belt Excellence Inc.
• Member, International Taekwon-Do Federation
• Member, National Association of Professional Martial Artists
• Member, Martial Arts Industry Association
• Winner, Good Corporate Citizen Award, Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, 2006 (for Bully Busters program)

Contact Information

62 Stonehaven Drive (Unit A) (at the corner of Steeple Chase Drive in the Mac's Milk mall), Kanata, Ontario, K2M 2Y2

Phone: (613) 831-9333

phil.nguyen@blackbeltexcellence.com

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