June 2023 Taekwondo & Hapkido Promotion Tests

We had eight students test this month for their next color belt rank in Taekwondo and Hapkido. Everyone who tested did an outstanding job and we couldn’t be more proud of this group of students.
Taekwondo Junior Orange Belt 8th Geup Promotion: Raina Emmond-Wendt
Taekwondo Junior Green Belt 7th Geup Promotion: Naomi Dorsey
Taekwondo Green Belt 7th Geup Promotions: Euan Cable, Tauren Wendt, Van Piang, and Milan Mawi
Taekwondo Blue Belt 6th Geup Promotion: Aneliz Mendoza
Hapkido Yellow Belt 9th Geup Promotion: Layson Brown

Team Mudo KMA Shines at 2023 Body Armor State Games

On Saturday, June 17th, six Team Mudo KMA athletes competed in the 2023 Body Armor State Games in Concord, NC. All six athletes competed and medaled in Poomsae bringing home 2 golds, 2 silvers, and 2 bronze medals. Maverick Martinez and Tauren Wendt both won gold medals, Alex Kyaw and J.J. Collins both won silver medals, and Donovan Williams and Isaiah Tate both won bronze medals.

The team was coached by Master Jeff Rosser, Assistant Instructor Randall Miller, and Mrs. Angel Miller. Through the first half of 2023, Team Mudo KMA athletes have won 14 gold medals, 10 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals.

Angel Miller Promoted to 1st Dan Black Belt in Kukki Taekwondo

On Saturday, May 20th, Angel Miller tested and was promoted to 1st Dan Black Belt in Kukki Taekwondo. It was a long and difficult test for Mrs. Miller but she was well prepared and we are extremely proud of her. We would also like to thank Bu Sabeomnim Randall Miller and Natalia Morales for their help in preparing for and conducting the test.

May 2023 Taekwondo Promotion Test

This month, eight students were tested and promoted to their next color belt rank in Kukki Taekwondo and Hapkido. Dylan Reynoso, O’Brian Crawford, and Albert Morales all passed their tests and were promoted to 9th Geup Yellow Belt in Taekwondo. In our Junior Taekwondo program, Kyle OConnell was also promoted to 9th Geup Junior Yellow Belt in Taekwondo while Angel Miller was promoted to 9th Geup Yellow Belt in Hapkido. Sean Marana passed his test and was promoted to 8th Geup Orange Belt while Donovan Williams was promoted to 6th Geup Blue Belt and Joshua Taylor was promoted to 2nd Geup Red Belt in Taekwondo.

April 2023 Taekwondo Promotion Test

On Saturday, April 29th, 2023, five students were tested and promoted to their next rank in Kukki Taekwondo. Ariel Dorsey and Timothy Wallace both passed their tests and were promoted to 8th Geup Orange Belt. J.J. Collins and Maverick Martinez also passed and were promoted to 6th Geup Blue Belt while Natalia Morales passed her test and was promoted to 5th Geup Purple Belt. We are very proud of these students and congratulate them on their achievements.

Team Mudo KMA Competes in Poomsae at the SC AAU Taekwondo State Championships

Congratulations to all of our students who competed on Saturday, April 22nd, in the SC AAU Taekwondo State Championship! At this competition, seven of our students competed in poomsae and they all did an outstanding job against fierce competition. Team Mudo KMA brought home 1 gold medals, 3 Silver medals, and 1 bronze medal!

Results: Isaiah Tate (Gold in Forms)
Maverick Martinez (Silver in Forms)
Aneliz Mendoza (Silver in Forms)
Tauren Wendt (Silver in Forms)
Donovan Williams (Bronze in Forms)

February 2023 Taekwondo Promotion Test

On Saturday, February 18th, 2023, six students were tested and promoted to their next rank in Kukki Taekwondo. Aneliz Mendoza passed her test and was promoted to 7th Geup Green Belt. Van Piang and Milan Mawi were promoted to 8th Geup Orange Belt and Mohamed Ayachi was promoted to 9th Geup Yellow Belt.

In our Junior Program, Sofia Nieves was promoted to 8th Geup Junior Orange Belt while Antonio Franco was promoted to 9th Geup Junior Yellow Belt. We are very proud of all of these students and congratulate them on their achievements.

Team Mudo KMA Shines at NC AAU State Championship

Congratulations to all of our students who competed Saturday in the NC AAU Taekwondo State Championship! Team Mudo KMA brought home 12 gold medals and 4 Silver medals!

Results: Angel Miller (Gold in Forms, Gold in Sparring)
Natalia Morales (Gold in Forms, Gold in Sparring)
J.J. Collins (Gold in Forms, Gold in Sparring)
John Gasca (Silver in Forms, Silver in Sparring)
Donovan Williams (Silver in Forms, Gold in Sparring)
Alex Kyaw (Gold in Sparring)
Joshua Taylor (Gold in Sparring)
Maverick Martinez (Silver in Forms, Gold in Sparring)
Tauren Wendt (Gold in Forms, Gold in Sparring)

January 2023 Taekwondo & Hapkido Promotion Test

On Saturday, January 28th, 2023, nine students were tested and promoted to their next rank in Kukki Taekwondo. Maverick Martinez, Donovan Williams, and J.J. Collins passed their tests and were promoted to 7th Geup Green Belt. Timothy Wallace, Sean Marana, Ariel Dorsey, and Ryan Lynch were also promoted to 9th Geup Yellow Belt. In our Junior Program, Naomi Dorsey and Isaiah Tate were both promoted to 8th Geup Junior Orange Belt while Raina Emmond-Wendt was promoted to 9th Geup Junior Yellow Belt. In our Hapkido program, Ryan Levy was also tested this month and promoted to 9th Geup Yellow Belt in Euljikwan Hapkido. We are very proud of all of these students and congratulate them on their achievements.