Ron Chandler

My name is Ron Chandler. I joined the White Dragons of Bushido system in August 1999 when I was thirty-eight years old. Before that I studied under Sensei David Franz of East Coast Tae Kwon Do.

Joining White Dragons of Bushido has been a great blessing in my life. When Master Bennett asked me to provide a picture after I received my black-belt, I asked him if the picture could actually portray how I felt upon receiving my black-belt. That's why my arms are outstretched and my hands clenched in a victory sign. It was a thrilling and emotional experience that represented years of hard work and effort.

By trade, I am a City Manager and graduated from Brigham Young University with a Master of Public Administration Degree. I am married to Elizabeth (Liz) Lemmon and together we have five children - Jason, Christopher, Kelsey, Carson and Emily. Liz actually started my involvement with martial arts when she introduced me to Sensei David Franz, whom we affectionately call Mr. David. I especially enjoy practicing with my children. Carson tells his teachers that his Dad uses him as a practice dummy for martial arts.

I want to thank my family, the Bennetts and all who have encouraged me in martial arts. Not only have the Bennetts been great instructors, they have been great friends. This friendship, in the end, is the most important blessing I have received from White Dragons of Bushido. I have recently earned my 2nd Dan Black Belt on August 9, 2003.