Author Archives: Jun

Poomsae

Ava Han

* Sports Poomsae: Top 8
* Traditional WT: 1st Place 
* Traditional Open: 2nd Place 

Daniel Park

* Sports Poomsae (Youth Male Red): 1st Place 
* Traditional Open: 1st Place 
* Traditional WT: 3rd Place 

Jenna Ryu

* Traditional WT: 2nd Place 
* Traditional Open: 2nd Place 
* Sports Poomsae: Lost in Round of 64
* Cadet Pair: Lost in Round of 32

Junie Kwon

* Traditional WT: 3rd Place 
* Traditional Open: Did not place
* Sports Poomsae: Lost in Round of 16
* Cadet Pair: Lost in Round of 32

Cailyn Kwon

* Traditional WT: 3rd Place 
* Traditional Open: 2nd Place 
* Sports Poomsae: Lost in Round of 64

Bethany Lazo

* Traditional WT: 2nd Place 
* Traditional Open: 3rd Place 

Micah Lazo

* Traditional Open: Top 8
* Traditional WT: Did not plac

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SPARRING

Kolton Kim
Olympic Sparring Cadet Light Black Belt: Top 32

Aidan Kim
Olympic Sparring Cadet Welter Black Belt: Top 8

Colin Kim
Olympic Sparring Cadet Welter Black Belt: Top 16

Lonnie Shin
Olympic Sparring Junior Light Black Belt: Top 32

Crosby Son
Olympic Sparring Junior Bantam Black Belt: Top 8

Here are the results from this year’s AAU Nationals.  For some, it was their first try at a new, tougher division, and they came back with a life lesson and a plan for the next year.  For some others, the result was very good.  Thank you to all the parents and families for the unconditional support.  We look forward to the year 2027

Congratulations to everyone on your achievements.  Your hard work and dedication truly shone.

What a night it was!  We had a blast at the Holiday Banquet.  Everyone stepped up and performed their best.  The games and TikTok Challenge were so much fun.  Thank you to all the TKS Families for participating and enjoying our annual banquet.  A huge thank you to all the TEAM TKS parents for organizing and volunteering.

One of our most important end-of-the-year projects is the “Holiday Goody Bag Project”.  It’s a continuation of our monthly community service.  We feel it’s important for our children to learn to consider the unhoused people on the street.  We feel privileged to have been able to keep up with the  “Holiday Goody Bag Project” for the last twelve years.

As we celebrate various holidays, travel, or go on vacations, taking a little time to do what we can is a big life lesson for our children.

 We appreciate all your donations. Please check in the office for the list of sample items.

A huge note of appreciation to Madison Moreau’s mom, Deborah Moreau, for going out of her way to collect an incredible amount of items for this project again.

The Goody Bag bagging day is 12/20 from 3 pm to 4 pm.

The annual charity donation drive has started.  TKS Families, this is your once-a-year chance to challenge board breaking, test your power, and participate in the charity drive.  All proceeds will go to CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County).

It’s time for the biggest event of the year.

Promotion test, awards, TKS Demonstration Team performance, games, prizes, and Board Breaking Challenge donation drive, and much more.

Let’s all get ready to party~*

Congratulations to the Finest Kukkiwon Certified Black Belts of October 2025

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Kukkiwon Certified Black Belts, October 2025

A big thank you to the masters and grandmasters who presided over our black belt testing:

• Lee, Yong Keun  9th Degree Black Belt
• Master Choi from Tiger Choi Taekwondo in Victorville
• Master Kim, Song Ki, Chairman of DHCA
• Master Bang Hyo Sung from Master Bang’s Martial Arts in Bakersfield
• Master Brian Johnson from AV Taekwondo in Palmdale
• Kim, Jin Seob, The Secretary General for Kukkiwon California Branch

Seven students were voted by the seven Masters as “Outstanding Overall Performance”

• Rachel Im
• Lua Kim
• Elin Kim
• Jayhyun Kim
• Jaden kim
• Madison Moreau
• Ted Yun

Everyone had an amazing day at the ATC Championship on 10/25/2025.  It’s the most anticipated event of the year.  The most popular event was the obstacle course and the speed breaking. If you missed the ATC this year,  make sure to sign up for the next year!

Referees and Volunteers also had a day to experience putting their knowledge into practice on the other side of the mat.

Referees

Volunteers