NU Taekwondo Team

Congratulations to NU Taekwondo Team Alumna, Clarence, for securing a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Taekwondo Championships held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia!

Through many fights, Clarence fought her way against opponents in the -46kg Division!!

Congratulations, Clarence! We are proud of you!

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Congratulations to our Poomsae Team Captain, Ian, for an amazing medal haul at the 2026 Asian Taekwondo Championships held at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia!!

He secured a silver medal at the Male Individual Category and finished the tournament with a bronze medal in the Mixed Pair Category!

The entirety of the NU Taekwondo Team is extremely proud of you!! Congratulations!

Silver for our Juniors!

Our Junior Poomsae Team bagged silver in Season 88 finishing with 1 gold medal, 5 silver medals, and 2 bronze medals! Congrats Juniors!

Your Taekwondo Poomsae Rookies of the Year! Congratulations to Carl and Aesha for their exceptional first year run!

UAAP Season 88 Taekwondo’s Most Valuable Players!! They have shown what it takes to be at the top of the competition. Continue to support them as they grow more!

Kenneth Buenavides - Men’s Kyorugi
Ian Corton - Sr. Poomsae
Rajany Santos - Women’s Kyorugi

BRONZE FOR THE BOYS

The Highschool Boys' Kyorugi Team settled for bronze in Season 88 after getting 2 bronze medals and 2 silver medals. Congrats, boys!!

GOLDEN DEBUT!

The Highschool Girls’ Kyorugi Team collected 4 gold medals by showing great fight and tenacity on the mats. They have more to show as they continue to develop! Congrats, girls!

Redemption!

The Men’s Taewondo Kyorugi became champions once again! With a decisive win over opponents, The team tallied 2 gold medals and 4 silver medals.

🏆 Most Valuable Player - BUENAVIDES, Kenneth

GOLD 🥇🥇
BUENAVIDES, Kenneth
JUNIO, Cyvir

SILVER 🥈🥈🥈🥈
BANZON, Kent
LUSTADO, MJ
AYATON, Louie
CURATA, Kurt

Once again, huge thanks to our coaches, Coach Caloy, Coach Devy, Coach Mecoy, Coach Dave, Coach Sturdy, and Coach Hayel for guiding the team.

Thank you as well to NU, Sir Edmar Ramos, Maam Tinz Garcia, Sir Roswald, NU Athletics Office, and the R&S Facility for the continued support!

BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS

The Women’s Kyorugi Team has secured its 2 peat in a dominant fashion. With 4 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal, the Women’s Team notched another championship in their belt.

🏆 Most Valuable Player - SANTOS, Rajany

GOLD 🥇🥇🥇🥇

SANTOS, Rajany
CHAN, Merica
JAVIER, Jizyl
DELA CRUZ, Sharifa

SILVER 🥈🥈🥈

VILLARMA, Miles
ARQUION, RJ
TROCIO, Via

BRONZE 🥉

CARLOS, Caitlin

TAEKWONDO GRAND SLAM🏆🏆🏆

History was written on the mats as the NU Taekwondo Team completed the first-ever Collegiate Division Taekwondo Grand Slam in UAAP History. This is the very first since the inclusion of Poomsae in Season 74. This marks National University as the standard of competitive Taekwondo in the UAAP.

Congratulations to all the players and coaches for achieving this historic feat!!