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Ins. Luke, Lauren, Ins. Daniel

MODERN DAY KNIGHTS

A high-level Taekwondo competition team comprises exceptional athletes who aspire to become the best in their sport. These individuals set ambitious goals and continuously plan their training to improve and surpass their limits. They possess a relentless competitive spirit, always seeking opportunities to showcase their skills and outperform their opponents.

Self-control is a defining characteristic of these elite athletes. They exhibit discipline and focus, channeling their energy and executing precise techniques with unwavering composure. This self-control enables them to make split-second decisions and perform at their best under pressure.

To compete at such a high level, these athletes prioritize elite fitness. They undergo rigorous physical conditioning, strength training, and agility exercises to enhance their speed, power, and endurance. As a result, their bodies are finely tuned, enabling them to execute lightning-fast kicks and dynamic movements with remarkable precision.

In summary, a high-level Taekwondo competition team comprises athletes aspiring to become the best in their discipline. Through goal setting, a competitive spirit, self-control, and elite fitness, these individuals strive for excellence, consistently pushing the boundaries of their capabilities to achieve remarkable feats in their sport.

 

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MISSION STATEMENTS

  • Produce excellent student-athletes in Taekwondo

  • Practice high-performance Taekwondo under the spirit of traditional martial arts

  • Promote world-class Taekwondo athlete with passion, talent and work ethic.

PROGRAM GOAL

  • The pursuit of high-performance Taekwondo in a safe environment and culture of respect

  • Building true life skills; character training and leadership skills through sport Taekwondo.

  • Produce state, national and world champions in sport Taekwondo; poomsae and Kyrogi.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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MDK HIGHLIGHTS

  • AMAA competition program started in 2002.

  • AMAA sent 5 athletes to USTU nationals in 2003; four out five athletes won medals

  • Changed the team name to MDK in 2008;

  • Started formal Poomsae team from 2012

  • Produced more than 100 + national medalist since 2003​

  • Produced Cadet and Jr. National Team members (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)

  • Produced 7 Black Belts who qualified for AAU Team Trials 4 Cadets and 3 Seniors in 2023

OUTSTANDING ATHLETES

GIGI GIL

2008 USAT Jr. Nationals - Gold  
2008, 2009  Jr. National Team

2008 Pam Am Gold

2011 Jr. National Team

2011 Pam Am Bronze

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KATHERYN BELL

2011 USAT Jr. National - Gold

2012 USAT Jr. National Team 

2012 Pam Am - Bronze

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ERIC MASTROLONARDO

2011 USAT Jr. National - Gold

2017 NCTA National Team

BROOKE CASTILLO

2014 Cadet National Team (Alternate)

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AIDEN SUAREZ

2015 AAU Cadet National Team

MARTIN LADO

2017 USAT Cadet National Team

2017 AAU Cadet National Team 

2017 Pam Am Taekwondo Championship - Gold

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MARLON ALEVARO

2018 AAU Jr. National Team (Alternate)

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DERRICK KWAK JR

2014 USAT Cadet National Team               
2014 AAU Cadet National Team                 

2015 AAU Jr. National Team                       
2016 USAT Jr. National Team (Jr. Worlds) 

2017 AAU & USAT Jr. National Team (Alternate)

2020 AAU Sr. National Team

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VISHAL KATTOJU

2023 AAU Jr. National Team

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JUSTIN DING

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2024 AAU Jr. National Team (Alternate)

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