Latinos make history with Taekwondo in the East Coast (USA) at The International Battle of the Capital 2019 USA The international festival, Battle of the Capital 2019, with the support of the UFTKD was held on Sunday December 1st with resounding success.
With excellent attendance the activity hosted competitors from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Maryland. In addition it attracted the attention of TKD delegations in representation of Ecuador, Canada, Turkey, and Nicaragua, these teams gave an international touch to an event that is growing each year.
TRIUMPH”The Battle Of The Capital exceeded all expectations with modalities of Forms Poomsae Breaking Weapons and Sparring Kyorugui divisions from 3 years on in both color and black tapes,” Jorge Peláez, organizer, told MundoTaekwondo.com.
Influencial and well known Masters Jefferson Ventura (NJ) and Sandy Arias (NY), both whom own schools and are full time coaches said they were pleased to see how unity is strength and state that every day they are more motivated to continue promoting these types of sports activities for our youth and communities.
“We came to contribute and give a message with the TKD flag” said Master Jefferson Ventura, a successful Dominican in the NJ area, who served as vital support for this tournament.
Master Sandy Arias, one of the most outstanding coaches in the USA at present explained that they will continue to grow Taekwondo and contribute to the youth here in the east coast of the United States.
The international tournament was attended by civil and political authorities from this area of Trenton and the state of New Jersey.
The Mayor of Trenton attended the opening ceremony; W. Reed Gusciora the Councilor At-large Mr; Santiago Rodríguez and the director of recreation of the city Ms; Maria Richardson, to the Co-Presenter of the Festival Dr; Rob Connor Director of Christina Seix Academy at Cap. Joseph S. Juniak Head of Operations of CSA.The diplomat, Bladimir Quito, Vice Consul Ecuador in NJ, also made an appearance.
DISTINGUISHEDOn this occasion international coaches attended, highlighting:
Carlos Amezcua 🇨🇦
Nicholas Petrone 🇨🇦
Anthony Petrone 🇨🇦
Mario Marín 🇳🇮
Ronald Gaiza 🇪🇨
Tarquino Satan 🇪🇨
Jimi de la Cruz🇪🇨
Luis Montenegro 🇪🇨
Marcos Mendoza 🇪🇨
THANKS🗣️Present the Team Destiny Mr Sponsor; Anthony Tahua, owner manager of Ucrackifixit, “was honored to keep them in mind. They are greatly appreciated,” said Peláez.LOGISTICS
Awards podium, excellent awards, recognition, national and international judges, in addition to a great installation gave a plus to the activity.PonSponsor’s Battle 2019.
Team Destiny Platinium Sponsor Mr; Anthony Tahua Ceo; Ucrackifixit
UFTKD
Co-host
Christina Seix AcademySalomon Martial Arts Rentals
Tournament Directors
Master Jefferson Ventura
Master Sandy Arias
School assistants:
Twins Taekwondo Canada
Naval Sports Association Ecuador
Raposa Team
International Academy of Taekwondo
Nava’s Martial Arts Academy
Challenge Taekwondo
Z.T.C Olympic Taekwondo Center
Ernie Reyes World Martal Arts
Elite Taekwondo
UMAC Briarcliff
International TKD Academy
D-Best 1 Taekwondo
Canton Shell Ecuador League
Fast Kix Taekwondo
Montenegro’s Taekwondo Ecuador
Edge Taekwondo Academy
Taking
Stomp ground
Quascut’s Academy of Martial Arts
UMAC Ardsley
Kim’s Black Belt Academy
CTA Taekwondo
HLD Taekwondo Canada
Kim’s Black Belt Acacdemy
JC’s Martial Arts Academy
Jackson Taekwondo Academy
SMAC Taekwondo
Master Park’s Black Belt America
NYBBC
Pioneer Club Ecuador
Chen Hu Academy
Destiny Olympic Taekwondo
De La Cruz Sport Center Ecuador
Cear Olympic TKD Ecuador
Fdt. Tungurahua Ecuador
Activite Taekwondo
United Taekwondo
Olympic TKD Academy
Locust Valley Martial Arts
International Martial Arts
New Victory Taekwondo
Yong In Taekwondo
Referee Chair
Master Arnoldo Jimenez IR Colombia
Referees:
Jean Jacques IR Camerum
Kouam Kamogne IR Camerum
Ronny Zapata NY
Hasan Shasabirov PA
Said Ziyodullaev NY
Volunteers.Nancy Pesantez Edge NYC
Roxana Juarez Edge NYC
Isella Quinones Edge NYC
Lisa Post Solomon NYBBC
Brett Solomon NYBBC
Lisandra Figueroa DOT
Jenny Vallejos DOT
Monica Cabrera DOT
Sponsor’s
Ucrackifixit
Commercial Cleaning Corp
City of Trenton
S.Pavlou Martial Art Rentals
Latino Street
Taekwondo World
The Latino Spirit
Era Constructions Llc
Hamilton Washery
Vallejos Agency
Latino Power USA
Investors Bank
Pura Vida Lounge
Spizle Architectural Group
CM3 Building Solutions
Guate Pan
Custom Landscaping and Lawncare
JNC solutions
Ecuadorian Taekwondo Association USA
Media Strategists & Diffusion
Taekwondo World
The Latino Spirit
Isella Quinones
Truescore master Shane Merrem.
Event coordinator & logistics Ms Elena Franco.
Medical First AID
Ms; Danielle Kamen
Carlos Hernandez
MundoTaekwondo.com
