Cheon Ji In - USA

Congratulations, Angelito Ong!

Huge congratulations on your outstanding performance at the Chuncheon Korea Open 2026 — winning the Individual Poomsae U-60 bronze medal and the Pairs Poomsae gold medal! Your dedication, skill, and heart shone through on the mat.

A special thank you to Grand Master Moon Seok Kim for his expert teaching and guidance; to Master Ronan Reclusado for his coaching in the individual event; and to Master Poomsae Lee for his coaching in the U-60 pairs event. And thank you to your pairs partner Elva Adams for the incredible teamwork that helped secure gold.

We’re so proud of you — keep up the amazing work! 🥉🥇👏

Congratulations to the incredible Cheon Ji In team for another glorious achievement! A special shoutout to Master Angelito Ong for winning the gold medal at the American East competition. Your hard work and dedication shine through. A heartfelt thank you to Grand Master Moon Seok Kim, the head coach, for your invaluable guidance and unwavering support in training the team. Together, you inspire us all!

🌟 We are incredibly proud of our teammates representing us at the 2026 Pan American Taekwondo Championship in Brazil! A huge shoutout to Master Angelito Ong, who showcased exceptional skill and determination to secure a bronze medal in the U-60 division!

Additionally, Master Shun's remarkable performance, reaching the quarter-finals, is truly commendable. Your hard work and resilience inspire us all!

We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Grand Master Moon Seok Kim for his unwavering dedication and commitment to the team. Your leadership and hard work have made a significant impact on our success.

Congratulations to everyone for a job well done! Let’s continue to strive for greatness together! 🥋🎉

Grand Master Moon Seok Kim, Head Master of the Chen Ji Team, fosters growth and excellence during his visit to Master Angelito Ong's dojang in Florida, where he shares invaluable insights on poomsae training with Master Ong and his students.

Cheon Ji In and team member master Angelito Ong achieved notable success by securing the gold medal in the under 60 individual Poomsae category at the Florida State Taekwondo Championships on April 4, 2026, owing to the tireless efforts and guidance of Grand Master Kim.

We congratulate Master Angelito Ong on winning silver medals in pairs Poomsae 🥈at the recent US Open Taekwondo Championships held in Las Vegas, Nevada, and extend our gratitude to Grandmaster Moon Seok Kim for his tireless efforts in teaching the team.

A heartfelt congratulations to Cheon Ji in and the Poomsae team for your tremendous hard work and dedication during the 2026 team trials. Your passion and resilience shone through as you fought fiercely for a place on the team. While the outcome may not have been what we hoped for, the lessons learned and experiences gained will only make us stronger as we prepare for the 2026 US Open.

I would like to extend a special thank you to Grand Master Moon Seok Kim for your remarkable patience and unwavering support. Your commitment to our development has not gone unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for your guidance.

**Medal Standings for the Team:**

- **Pairs - Bronze:**
**Dodie and Master Ong**

- **Men's Team - Silver:**
**Master Tiger, Master Shun, and Master Ong**

- **Individual Qualifying – U60:**
2nd Place - Master Ong
3rd Place - Master Tiger

- **Individual Selection – U60:**
2nd Place - Master Shun

Thank you, everyone, for your incredible teamwork and dedication. Let’s carry this experience forward and continue to aim high together!

Session final concluded on a high note with Cheon Ji's team achieving truly exceptional results. Master Angelito Ong's remarkable talent shone through as he secured bronze in the individual under 60 category, gold in pairs, and men's team gold. Master Tiger Jung's outstanding skills earned him silver in the individual under 60 category and men's team gold, while Master Seung hee Shun's dedication paid off with gold in the individual under 60 category and men's team gold. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Grand Master Moon Seok Kim for his unwavering commitment and tireless efforts that propelled the team to success. The team's next exciting challenge will be preparing for the 2026 USA TEAM trials.

The 2025 U.S. Taekwondo National Championships took place from July 23-27 in Ontario, California. The Cheon Ji Team, led by Head Coach Grandmaster moon seok kim, delivered outstanding performances. The team earned 1 silver 🥈medals in the men's team category, 1 bronze medal🥉in mixed pairs, and additional medals including a 1 silver 🥈and a 1 bronze🥉 in the U-60 individual divisions.

We congratulate Master Angelito Ong, Master Seung Hee Shun, Master Rubben Lolly, and Dodie Thompson for their dedication and excellence. Special thanks go to Grandmaster Moon Seok Kim for his unwavering patience, guidance, and perseverance in coaching and preparing the team for this prestigious event