MINNEAPOLIS & LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14,
2005--Students of American Taekwondo will get a boost with the
introduction of the new American Taekwondo Association Visa(R) credit
card from U.S. Bank. The card generates support for the association
each time a new card is activated and repeatedly thereafter each time
the card is used.
"Our mission is to provide students with the highest quality
martial arts instruction available in a safe and positive learning
environment that people of all ages can enjoy," said Jim Wolff, chief
executive officer of the American Taekwondo Association. "The support
generated through this card will help us provide an even greater
learning environment for all who participate."
The American Taekwondo Association credit card depicts the colors
of the ATA and a taekwondo silhouette. The card features no annual
fee, a low introductory rate (APR) and a choice of rewards including
cash back or points redeemable for merchandise, travel, gift
certificates or virtually any reward with the Choose Your Own Reward
option.
"We are thrilled to issue the only credit card that supports the
sport of taekwondo, and we look forward to a long relationship with
this highly respected organization," said Tanya Turner, senior vice
president of affinity products at U.S. Bank.
More information on the American Taekwondo Association visit
www.ataonline.com.
The American Taekwondo Association (ATA) is the premier North
American organization dedicated to the martial arts discipline of
taekwondo, and is the founding organization of other international
affiliates that include the World Traditional Taekwondo Union (WTTU)
and the Songahm Taekwondo Federation (STF). Counting both the United
States and worldwide, ATA organizations have more than 1,500 licensed
schools and clubs, and is beginning to register more than 300,000
members. The ATA has been changing lives through Songahm Taekwondo
since the first student walked into an ATA classroom in 1969. Now, the
ATA is close to reaching the unthinkable, "Changing One Million
Lives!"
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certain key banking benefits and services are not met. U.S. Bancorp is
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CONTACT: U.S. Bank
Teri Charest, 612-303-0732
OR
American Taekwondo Association
Bob Remow, 501-568-2821 ext. 2229
SOURCE: U.S. Bank
