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We also had the opportunity to

interview one of the costars of

UNDERDOG

KIDS

RAYNA VALLANDINGHAM

weapons and forms. I have over 25 state and cham-
pionships.

3. How did you feel when you compete against
older girls?

At first, it was very intimidating. Then, I realized
it only pushed me to become more determined to be
stronger and push my myself to the limit.

4. How was your experience working with
Phillip Rhee in UnderDogKids?
How were your beginnings in the martial
arts? It was an experience of a lifetime! To be in the presen-
ce of a world renowned master was overwhelming at
My parents enrolled me in martial arts to help me first but he was so humble and nurturing. It was my
with my severe shyness. They believed it would make first time on a movie set and Master Rhee made sure
me physically and mentally stronger and eventually that I was comfortable with direction and pushed me
improve my self confidence. I began my martial arts to do my best.
training at Church’s Martial Arts which is a Tae Kwon
Do school. 5. Did you learn from him?

2. What are your main achievements in I learned so much from him. The most important
martial arts competitions? being that you “Never Give Up.” The movie is based
on his experiences growing up and he explained that
I am an eleven time world champion in martial arts. “one should always choose the path of a warrior.” We
I won the triple crowned two years in a row: tradi- will have to make many decisions in life and the right
tional forms, traditional weapons and sparring. I choice is usually the toughest. Also, learning how to
also have world titles in creative weapons, extreme do the fight scenes was awesome!

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