To update his knowledge as well as adhere to the rules of World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), three-time Olympian, Chika Chukwumerije at the weekend departed for Las, Vegas USA to participate in a coaching certification programme, scheduled to hold on January 30.
The certification will precede the commencement of the 2017 US Taekwondo Opens with athletes drawn across the globe for the four-day championship.
Chukwumerije, a certified taekwondo technical expert of the Kyang Hee University in South Korea will be eleigibible to coach at WTF-ranked event after his certification.
The event will take place at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino with a 2-hour session for the Kyreougi event and a 2-hour session for the Poomsae event and the Beijing Olympic Games bronze medalist has registered for both events.