Congratulations to everyone who tested on October 25th and were promoted to their next rank in Taekwondo!
Caleb White (Orange Belt – 8th Geup)
Brandon Soos (Green Belt – 7th Geup)
Bryan Davis (Blue Belt – 6th Geup)
Avari Davis (Blue Belt – 6th Geup)
Stephen Jenkins (Blue Belt – 6th Geup)
Dennis Hernandez (Blue Belt – 6th Geup)
Meris Cable (Blue Belt – 6th Geup)
Antonio Franco (Purple Belt – 5th Geup)
Naomi Dorsey (High Brown Belt – 3rd Geup)
Ariel Dorsey (Red Belt – 2nd Geup)
Once again, Mudo Korean Martial Arts was a top 3 finalist for the Best of Gaston awards in the category of Best Karate / Martial Arts School. Although we did not win, we are extremely grateful for all the votes and support that we received that got us all the way to the finals. There are a lot of good martial arts schools in Gaston County and being in the top 3 is a huge honor. Thank you again for all your love and support!
To see all of the results, visit https://online.flippingbook.com/view/93937475/16/.
Team Mudo KMA triumphs with a very successful showing at the 2025 AAU Taekwondo SC State Championship in Camden, SC. We had 14 athletes compete in poomsae, sparring, and weapons. They all performed well in the ring while also displaying good sportsmanship, respect, and discipline. We are extremely proud of each and every one of them!
Results and Medal Count: 
17 Gold Medals,
4 Silver Medals,
2 Bronze Medals
Meris Cable – Gold (Poomsae), Gold (Sparring)
JJ Collins – Silver (Poomsae), Gold (Sparring), Gold (Weapons)
Bryan Davis – Gold (Poomsae)
Cristian Diaz – Gold (Poomsae), Gold (Sparring)
Ariel Dorsey – Bronze (Poomsae)
Naomi Dorsey – Silver (Poomsae)
Dennis Hernandez – Gold (Poomsae)
Rihzen Jones – Silver (Poomsae)
Derek Jordan – Silver (Poomsae), Gold (Weapons)
Medjie Joseph – Gold (Poomsae), Gold (Sparring)
Angel Miller – Gold (Poomsae), Gold (Sparring), Gold (Weapons)
Brandon Soos – Gold (Poomsae), Gold (Sparring)
Tauren Wendt – Bronze (Poomsae), Gold (Sparring)
Once again, Mudo Korean Martial Arts has advanced to the final round of voting in the Best of Gaston Awards. This year, we are in the final voting group for “Best Karate / Martial Arts School” and we need all the votes we can get to bring home the gold!
You can vote once a day, every day by clicking the link below and voting for Mudo Korean Martial Arts under the “Kids and Education” category. Thank you for your support!
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Congratulations to all the Team Mudo KMA athletes that competed in the BODYARMOR State Games! We had three athletes compete in Forms and they all did an outstanding job, bringing home 1 Gold medal and 2 Bronze medals! We couldn’t be more proud of this group!
Results: 1 Gold and 2 Bronze Medals
J.J. Collins (Gold in Forms)
Joshua Taylor (Bronze in Forms)
Maverick Martinez (Bronze in Forms)
In Jeontong Mugido, we had five students complete the introductory level course in Danbong and Dangeom. All five students passed their final exam and were awarded rank in Jeontong Mugido. Randall Miller, Angel Miller, Euan Cable, and Layson Brown were promoted to 5th Geup, Green Belt and Maverick Martinez was promoted to 6th Geup, Yellow Belt. Congratulations to all of the students on their hard work and achievements!
In Hapkido, we had one student test in May. Layson Brown passed her test and was promoted to 7th Geup, Green Belt in Euljikwan Hapkido. Congratulations Ms. Brown!
Thank you to all of our students, parents, family, and friends who voted for us! We ended up as a finalist in the Top 3 for Best Martial Arts School in Gaston County! Although we did not win, being in this position after only 2 years in operation is a huge accomplishment and we owe this honor to all of you who voted for us. We are extremely grateful for all the support we have received and we will continue to work hard to make Mudo KMA the best place to train in Gastonia! Thank you all!
Congratulations to everyone who tested this past Saturday and were promoted to their next rank in Taekwondo!
Derek Jordan (Yellow Belt)
Azzy Diaz (Orange Belt)
Timothy Wallace and Euan Cable (Purple Belt)
Aneliz Mendoza (Brown Belt)
JJ Collins and Maverick Martinez (High Brown Belt)
Bella “Bear” Rosser (10/16/2013 – 4/23/2024)
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Bella, our Mudo mascot. Many of you know Bella from all the time she spent visiting the dojang and greeting students as they walked by the counter. Bella loved people and loved the attention she got from our students and parents. To our school, she was our mascot. To our family, she was a family member. She was a sweet, gentle, wonderful girl that meant the world to us. She will be deeply missed.
Congratulations to all the Team Mudo KMA athletes that competed in the AAU SC State Championship! We had five athletes compete in Forms and Weapons and they crushed it, bringing home 8 Gold medals and 2 Bronze medals! We couldn’t be more proud of this group!
Results: 8 Gold and 2 Bronze Medals
Angel Miller (Gold in Weapons, Gold in Forms)
Randall Miller (Gold in Weapons, Gold in Forms)
J.J. Collins (Gold in Weapons, Bronze in Forms)
Aneliz Mendoza (Gold in Weapons, Gold in Forms)
Maverick Martinez (Gold in Weapons, Bronze in Forms)
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