Aaron Cook Signs up for US Open!!!!
- Thread starter Gorilla
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I understand that Mr. Lopez is not fighting at the US Open, even though it is in his backyard.
I don't think so. I could be wrong, but I don't think he has fought at a US Open in years. I want to say that at this point, he has nothing to prove and only fights at World Championships and the Olympics. I think he fought at that tournament where he got knocked out because there was prize money involved.
ralphmcpherson
Senior Master
Is there prize money at the US open? If so, is it much?
ralphmcpherson
Senior Master
Are there many tkd tournaments with prizemoney now that its popularity is growing? Also, would aaron cook have sponsors or something to pay his airfares and accomodation for something like this or would he pay for it himself?
I am reasonably certain that Great Britain's NGB will pay his way.
The only tourney I know that pays cash and prizes is GM Young In Cheon's Team Fightoff each year as part of his Intl TKD Festival (http://www.tkdfest.com). Not to say that there aren't others, I am just not aware of them what with my sheltered life and all.
The only tourney I know that pays cash and prizes is GM Young In Cheon's Team Fightoff each year as part of his Intl TKD Festival (http://www.tkdfest.com). Not to say that there aren't others, I am just not aware of them what with my sheltered life and all.
andyjeffries
Senior Master
My knowledge on this may not be 100% accurate (and I'm sure someone will pipe up with minor corrections if that's the case), but in the meantime in general terms it's better than nothing.
The athletes in the UK do get some funding. This seems to mainly come from "UK Sport" which gets its funds from the UK National Lottery and the government. This money pays for (AFAIK) a living expense/wage/stipend, travel and accommodation expenses.
The elite UK athletes now train full time at the National Taekwondo Performance Centre in Manchester.
They are however looking for sponsors.
andyjeffries
Senior Master
The NGB is the British Taekwondo Control Board. As I posted, I'm fairly sure they do from what I've read. It certainly didn't always used to be that way though...
miguksaram
Master of Arts
I'll chip in $5.00 bucks towards prize money if Lopez fights Cook.
Of course it will be hard for Lopez to kick with Texkwondo swinging from his nuts as usual.
andyjeffries
Senior Master
I'll chip in $5.00 bucks towards prize money if Lopez fights Cook.
Me too
Think we can organise a whip round and see if we can get Lopez in the ring? Just to see my boy whip yours ;-)
miguksaram
Master of Arts
I'm going to side with my English blood on this one and side with Team Cook.Me too
Think we can organise a whip round and see if we can get Lopez in the ring? Just to see my boy whip yours ;-)
andyjeffries
Senior Master
I'm going to side with my English blood on this one and side with Team Cook.
From your forum name I didn't realise you had it in you!
OK, I think it's me, you and Tez (I'm assuming) betting against most of the board then ;-)
miguksaram
Master of Arts
I'm English, Irish & German...I'm always at war with myself...Or if I wanted to politically correct on my heritage I'm Euro-slut-American.
I'll chip in $5.00 bucks towards prize money if Lopez fights Cook.
You didnt wait for it....
I said... WAIT for it, wait.... here is comes.... any second now..... :rofl:
