FORNEY. The excitement of Texas Taekwondo was intense. Children, cadets, juniors, seniors, and masters competed in both forms and sparring.
“On Saturday, we had children in all the, and this Sunday we held the high-performance events”, said Master Dong Lee, president of the Texas Taekwondo Association.
“We also held the university team trials for the World Championships in Germany. We have a great atmosphere and will continue to host events, camps, and seminars,” Lee emphasized.
Great Success The Texas State
Championship concluded with great success, and hundreds of boys and girls will continue preparing for the USA Taekwondo National Championships. The entire organizing committee thanks all the clubs, coaches, athletes, and families who participated in this great event.
The competition was held in the modalities of poomsae, freestyle, demonstration, board breaking and sparring for color belts and youth black belts.
In addition to carrying out the official inauguration with the authorities of the state association.
The members of the hall of fame were honored
As well as the presentation of the official mascot “Atlas” who shared with children and families.
It was a great party of our taekwondo sport that will continue with the competition of black belts cadets, youth and seniors.
Official conclusion
Following this great Texas State Championship, we have a message from the Texas State Taekwondo President, Master Dong Lee, who shared his gratitude with the Texas taekwondo staff.
“As we wrap up the first years event, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who made the Texas State Taekwondo Championships an incredible success. This was not just a tournament, it was the beginning of a new era for Texas Taekwondo. With limited budget, time, and manpower, we faced challenges, but together, we overcame them. Thanks to the dedication, passion, and teamwork of so many, we delivered an event that we can all be proud of”, said Lee.
He added
-I want to personally recognize and thank,
Vice President Adrian Gonzalez, for running a first-class tournament with professionalism and excellence,
Vice President Jason Lee, for ensuring top-tier quality control and smooth operations,
Vice President Dennis Pinaroc, for sharing his incredible experience and guidance,
Master Seung Lee, for securing an outstanding venue and organizing our incredible volunteers,
Master AJ Munoz, for playing a crucial role in both the Tournament Committee and Poomsae Coordination,
Referee Chairman Joe Aguon, for his leadership in guiding the referees, overcoming challenges, and ensuring a fair and successful competition.
-To our League Regional Directors your contributions were invaluable, and I will be sharing more on your impact soon.
-This is only the beginning. We have laid the foundation, and from what we have learned, I am committed to making next year’s Texas State Taekwondo Championships even bigger, better, and more unforgettable!
-This success was made possible by all of you. It takes a village, and I will continue to recognize the many individuals who played key roles in making this event a reality.
-Thank you, Texas Taekwondo family! Together, we are building something special, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds!
Master Dong Lee,
President Texas State Taekwondo
By. Carlos Hernández
Photos: Mr. Chris Carpenter
