World Taekwondo Championships Set for Seoul This October
The World Taekwondo Federation announced that Seoul, South Korea will host the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships from October 15-22. Over 2,000 athletes from 180 countries are expected to compete in this prestigious event. “We’re excited to return to the birthplace of Taekwondo,” said federation president Dr. Kim Chung-hoon.
Local Dojang Wins Regional Tournament
Master Park’s Taekwondo Academy took home first place at the Regional Youth Championships last weekend. The team of 12 students, ranging from ages 8-17, dominated the competition with 8 gold medals and 4 silver medals. “Our students have worked incredibly hard, training 5 days a week for the past six months,” said Master Park.
New Black Belt Promotions
Congratulations to our latest black belt candidates who successfully passed their Dan examinations on March 15th:
- Sarah Johnson (1st Dan)
- Michael Chen (2nd Dan)
- Maria Rodriguez (1st Dan)
- David Kim (3rd Dan)
The ceremony will be held this Saturday at 2 PM. All families and friends are welcome to attend.
Upcoming Events
- Spring Tournament Registration: Closes April 1st
- Black Belt Testing: April 20th at 6 PM
- Community Self-Defense Workshop: April 27th (Free for all ages)
- Summer Camp Applications: Now available online
Training Tip of the Week
“Perfect practice makes perfect. Focus on proper technique over speed and power. Master the basics, and advanced techniques will follow naturally.” – Grandmaster Lee
Student Spotlight
This month we recognize Emma Martinez, age 12, for her dedication and improvement. Emma has perfect attendance and always helps younger students during class. She recently earned her red belt and is preparing for black belt testing next year.