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Fahim Yusufzai - Master Tae Kwon Do, (pronounced Fuhheem) has been a wonderful influence on teens in Germany, using the sport of martial arts to work against violence and anger. His students have attention-deficit, anger, authority and concentration issues. "Fahim has a very effective way of reaching children who've had issues with focus and discipline and helping them channel their energies into improved interactions with others," Olson said. "They respond to him."
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Background of Fahim: Born in Afghanistan, left because of the soviet invasion and grew up in Germany since he was 7. Became interested in Martial Arts. He used his talents to clean up his neighborhood. In 1998, he became very recognized for his efforts by receiving The Citizens Award. In 2004, he received the Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutchland (Federal Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany) the only general state decoration.
He has lived in the United States for 3 years and has established cooperative relationships with therapists in California.
See Orange County Register article at:
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/yusufzai-taekwondo-afghanistan-2473891-martial-year
