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2009 Austin, Texas

We will be updating this page daily with info and updates of our athletes competing in the U.S. Junior Olympic Nationals and Senior Nationals in Austin, Texas.  USA-Taekwondo will also be posting pictures of the event in a photo gallery.  CLICK HERE to go to the USA-Taekwondo Photo Gallery.

 6/28/2009

Some of our team is already in Texas.  Our coaches are preparing to attend their seminars tomorrow and be ready for our competition which starts on Tuesday.  When you arrive in Texas, please check-in with the team manager (Reanna or Master Francis) to find out where we will be practicing.  The show is about to begin...

6/29/2009-MONDAY

Two coaches finished their seminar.  We now have Level 1 Coaches.  Our third Level 1 Coach will be certified on Friday.  Great job, guys.  Tomorrow's fighters are weighed in, primed, and ready to rock.  Good luck.  The next update will be tomorrow evening.  If you really must know results during the day, TEXT Master Francis.

6/30/2009-TUESDAY

10-11 year old divisions:

 Makayla Mazo dncGOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION 
 Garrett PedersenBRONZE GOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION 
 Gaby Abuyen dncGOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION
 Jillian Medina dncSILVER MEDALIST 

dnc=did not compete in forms.

Great job guys.  We will have practice Wednesday evening after all competitions are finished.

7/1/2009-WEDNESDAY

6-7 year old forms, grassroot sparring/8-9 year old world class sparring

Christopher CrisostomoGOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION GOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Jethro Villafuertednc GOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Cristian Morillodnc GOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Jeremiah Villafuerte GOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION  round of 8 
Jonathan Gallegos dnc SILVER MEDALIST 
Cole Pedersen dnc round of 8 

WooHoo!!!  We have great momentum.  Keep up the hard work. 

7/2/2009-THURSDAY

12-13 & 14-17 year old forms, grassroot sparring.  12-13 year old world class sparring.

OPENING CEREMONIES at 7:30 pm

Justin Rodriguez GOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION  GOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Zeph Villafuerte GOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION GOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION  
Ethan Gallegos GOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION GOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION  
Gia Villafuerte BRONZE GOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION  
Tsid VillafuerteBRONZE GOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION  
Martin Jones dnc GOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION  
Valerie House BRONZEBRONZE 
Mark AgbalogSILVERround of 8
John EstaciodncBRONZE
Rashall Holguindnc BRONZE
Joey Stiegerdnc round of 8 

7/3/2009-FRIDAY

14-17 year old world class sparring & Masters U.S. National Poomsae Team Trials.

 Alexandria Carinodnc BRONZE-QUALIFIED FOR JUNIOR NATIONAL TEAM TRIALS!
 Reanna Carinodnc round of 16 

Alexandria did not win, but she qualified for the 2009 Junior National Team Trial/Fight-Off.  The winner will earn a spot on the 2009 Junior National Team to compete in the Junior Pan American Taekwondo Championship (Curacao).

Han's Taekwondo Academy was awarded and recognized as a silver club academy and won a trophy for having the 3rd largest team in participation at the event.  Amazing!  Thank you USA-T.

7/4/2009-SATURDAY

Senior Forms Results are as follows:

Gia VillafuerteGOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION
Zeph VillafuerteGOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION 

7/5/2009-SUNDAY

Senior Sparring Results are as follows:

Gia VillafuerteGOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Zeph VillafuerteGOLD-NATIONAL CHAMPION 

Great Job Team!!!! In Summary, our team performed well.  We were very competitive with other top schools in the nation.  I am very proud of our fighters, and commend y'all (Texas) for working hard.  Can't wait for the 2010 season!!!  It's going to be an exciting year...

SUMMARY:

21 GOLD MEDALS/NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

2 SILVER MEDALS

8 BRONZE MEDALS

Fantastic Job, Team!!!

 
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