Welcome!

Don The Dragon Wilson

Don "The Dragon" Wilson has confirmed to attend the Stars for Charity Expo and Battle of Detroit.

The "Martial Arts Show Business Seminar" by Don the Dragon Wilson will be taught from 9-10am all competitors and students welcomed. Click here for more information

Click here for Don "The Dragon" Wilson's Bio

Governor Jennifer Granholm

Governor Jennifer Granholm Welcomes You to the
World Health Fitness Wellness Expo

To read the Governor's letter click HERE

CHAKRACIZE WORKSHOP - This workshop is designed to educate individuals on the importance of keeping their chakra’s balanced. During this workshop each person will gain an understanding of their seven energy centers as well as learn a chakracize that will keep energy flowing freely throughout their body resulting in a more vibrant life. More information here.

Visit the variety of products and services presented by all of the vendors at the Health, Fitness, and Wellness Expo. See demonstrations, enjoy samples, get information, participate in seminars. Spectators and vendors are welcome too enjoy the day! Something for the whole family. Plenty to see and do at 2010 Healthy Life Style Expo!

Celebrities play an important role in the World Health Fitness Wellness Expo. Celebrities are always welcome to come and meet with their fans.

See who has been invited to this year's Expo.

COMPETITION REGISTRATION TAKEN ON LINE AND AT THE DOOR AT 8:00 AM -11:00 AM

PROGRAMS START AT 9:00 AM sharp. (see schedule of events below)

Registering online is easy to do with our simple instructions. Paying with PayPal is fast, easy, and completely secure. You can visit our registration page by clicking here. If you have any questions, click the Contact Us link on the left side of the page. You can submit your comments using the Contact Us form on that page.

Martial arts competitors may register Online
1 Event - $45	2 Events - $50	3 Events - $55	4 Events - $60
5 Events - $65	6 Events - $70	7 Events - $75	8 Events - $80

EXPO AND COMPETITION SPECTATOR ADMISSION
Adults $6
Children (12 & under) $4

(NO CHECKS/CREDIT CARDS AT DOOR-NO REFUNDS ONCE PAID)

Battle of Detroit events start promptly at the following times:

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Vendor and Field House set up.
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Registration
9:00AM - 10:00 AM Workshops -- Pick one from four seminars
- Don "The Dragon" Wilson Martial arts movie Business †
- Mixed Martial Arts Judging overview by Marc Fennel †
- Speed Brick Breaking by "Big K" Grand Master Kevin Taylor ($25)
- Charkracize by aura sense ($25)
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Vendors Area Open
10:00 AM Opening program lecture Author Steve Sisgold - "What's your body telling you?"
10:15 AM Opening Ceremony
- Katelyn Philpot performs the Star Spangled Banner
- Moment of Silence Master Crystal Ahmed
- Leadership Award presentations
- League of Grand Masters presents award certificate to Liz Derrick President of ZIAD Healthcare for the Underserved for her dedication and leadership to helping the organization that helps the uninsured and frail elderly
- Special presentation of Honorary Black Belt to Ismael Ahmed State Director of Michigan Department of Human Services for his innovation to help people of Michigan during this economically stressed time
- Recognition of Stars, Sponsors and Special Guests
10:45 AM - Big K Smashes through 500 cement blocks in under one minute
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Black Belt/Official Meeting
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Competition starts Musical forms,weapons,extreme forms
11:30 AM - 5:00PM Forms all divisions, followed by sparring all divisions
End at 5:00 PM on Saturday

† You may attend either the Martial Arts Movie Business seminar or the Mixed Martial Arts Judging seminar by making any donation to healthcare charity.

The next event will be March 13, 2010 at the University of Michigan Dearborn Field House. Reserve your space now. There will be no refunds once registered. Click here for more information.

2010 Battle of Detroit Leadership Award Recipients
Professor Eugene A. Humesky
Grand Master Delford Fort - BIO	Grand Master Kevin "Big K" Taylor Guinness Certificate
Grand Master Sang Sup Kil - BIO	Master Victor Fontenez
Master Brian Brunelle	Grand Master Greg Boliard
Recipients of this years Leadership Awards to be given at Battle of Detroit! Leadership Award Exemplifies Instructors, leaders that have led and taken their schools and students to highest levels of Martial Arts success! This year’s awardees are Professor Eugene A. Humesky Ph.D., Grandmaster in Tae Kwon Do, 10th Dan UTB, Inc./UMAB, Inc., Chairman and Founder (1972); Grandmaster Delford Fort, Yellow Tigers Karate; Grandmaster Kevin Taylor "Big K" - World Record Brick Breaker and Founder of the World Speed Brick Breaking Association. Finalist in talent show America has Talent. Instructor and trainer with programs in Madison Heights; Grand Master Sang Sup Kil; Master Victor M. Fontanez Head of the Han Moo Kwan World Martial Arts Puerto Rico; Master Brian Brunelle from Ontario, Canada has over 29 years in Martial Arts and is the head of the Southern Ontario Sport Karate Circuit (S.O.S.K.C); and Grand Master Greg Boliard has 40 years in Tang Soo Do Martial Arts and 35 years in Physical Education in Wayne-Westland School District.

Honorary Black Belt Award

A special presentation of Honorary Black Belt to Ismael Ahmed State Director of Michigan Department of Human Services for his innovation to help the people of Michigan during this economically stressed time. Click here to read Mr. Ahmed's bio.

2010 event in honor and loving memory of Master Crystal Marie Ahmed

December 23, 1978- June 22, 2009

http://crystal-ahmed.virtual-memorials.com/

Master Crystal Marie Ahmed

2010 Poster
Click here to view Poster

Photo Album from 2007 Event

Shelby & Kelly Perkins with Dr. Stewart & Grandmaster Frank Trejo

Combat Warrior E-Magazine

The January 2008 edition of Combat Warrior E-Magazine features Grand Master Dr. Ibraham Ahmed, an 8th degree black belt, certified by the Korea Tae Kwon Do Han Moo Kwan Association and World Tae Kwon Do Federation. Dr Ahmed is one of the highest ranked black belts in the world of Tae Kwon Do. His credentials and reputation are world renowned.

Dr Ahmed has more than 41 years of experience in teaching, studying and researching Tae Kwon Do. He is an International Master, Instructor, Coach and Certified Referee. He placed in the Korea National Championships between the years of 1968 and 1970. He was also a U.S. Army Military Police and instructor in Korea and trained with such notables as Grand Master Kim Young Soo, Sang Sop Kil, and the Great Grand Master Kyo Yoon Lee of Han Moo Kwan. For the full story click here.

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