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Adam Cannon

Adam Cannon was born on July 10, 1990 in south-central Pennsylvania.  He later moved to Florida when he was 3 years old, and resides in the Daytona Beach area.  In his early years of school, Adam participated in Baseball, Swimming, and Wrestling; but it was the Martial Arts where he found his niche.

He began his marital arts career at the age of 7 studying JoDokk Do under the direction of Professor Daniel Burrello, Master Jasper Watts, and Master Damon Hill.  Adam hit the ground running, spending about 20 hours a week in the dojo.  He excelled quickly, receiving his 1^st degree at the age of 9.  He then began teaching as an assistant in the Little Dragons classes at his school – Modern Martial Arts Academy.  Adam has since continued his training in the JoDokkDo system, and is currently a 3^rd degree Black Belt.

In 2001, Adam joined Internal Power’s Team Intensity and began studying the style of Tae Kwon Do under the direction of forms champion Ramon De La Cruz and David Rodriquez.  During his time there, Adam was fortunate to be able to train with other world champions like Marc Canonizado, Sammy Vasquez, and Jeromy Roque.  Adam currently holds a 1^st degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.

Last year, Adam was privileged and honored to become a member of Team Chat International, and train under the direction of eight-time Forms & Weapons World Champion Michael Chaturantabut (“Mike Chat”), Sensei John Sharkey, and World Champions Matthew Mullins, Adam Faldetta, and Shannon Moriarty.  Becoming a member of this team has been a long-time goal of Adam’s and he is very thankful for the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing group of individuals.  In addition to joining Team Chat, this is also Adam’s first year on the NASKA circuit.  He has enjoyed every minute, but the best part for him has been getting to know the competitors!  At this year’s US Open, Adam was added as the newest member of XMA’s Team Revolution.

The martial arts have provided so many opportunities for Adam.  He has been able to participate in his community - attending fundraising & charity events, as well as being involved in mentor programs.  Adam has also had the opportunity to perform at places such as collegiate sporting events, Universal Studios, Disney’s Wide World of Sports, & the Grand Ole Opry.  He was fortunate enough to be a participant in the creation of instructional videos with Bill Wallace and Herb Perez.

Adam began competing in 1999, and has since won various local, state, and national titles in his forms, weapons, and fighting divisions.  Adam is very grateful for the amazing experiences that the martial arts have provided, and is very excited about the future of the sport.  He has consistently maintained academic honors, and enjoys gymnastics, surfing, and skateboarding in his spare time.