Master Julio Vasquez passed away peacefully on Sunday December 5, 2010. He will be tenderly missed by his family and by the many thousands he has inspired through Taekwondo.
Master Vasquez’s remarkable athletic career spanned over three decades. He won the Dominican Republic Summer Games and the Pan American Championship in 1982, and in 1985 won the C.N.E. Taekwondo (I.T.F.) Championships upon arriving in Canada. He has been Canadian Champion five times, and a five-time contender at World Championships.
Master Vasquez retired from competition in 2002 to focus on coaching and athlete development. He was Canadian Team Manager in 2004 (Pan-American Games), and Canadian Team Coach in 2005 (National Training Camp, Dominican Republic). Many of his own students have successfully competed on the national and international level. In 2009 he was inducted into the Taekwondo Hall of Fame for his lifelong dedication and accomplishments in Taekwondo.
As a teacher, Master Vasquez was known for his compassion and integrity. He cared deeply for his students, treating them as part of his family. By his own example of perseverance and indomitable spirit, Master Vasquez inspired students to do their personal best. His dedicated team of black belt instructors are continuing his legacy of Taekwondo excellence.
Master Vasquez has been gracefully coping with cancer for the past year. His passing is a final example of living with humility and dignity. He is survived by his large family including his wife and eight children.
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