Cheon Ji In - USA

🌟 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 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

**Celebrating Excellence: Cheon Ji in Team Triumph at the U.S. America Open East 2025**

We are proud to highlight the outstanding achievement of Cheon Ji in team at the U.S. America Open East held in Richmond, Virginia, from May 16 to 18, 2025.

A special congratulations to Master Angelito Ong, who secured gold medals in both the U60 individual and pairs divisions. His dedication and skill exemplify the spirit of excellence, and we celebrate this remarkable accomplishment!

A heartfelt **thank you** to our hardworking coach, **Grand Master Moon Seok Kim**, whose guidance and dedication have been instrumental in reaching this success.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this incredible achievement.

Congratulations once again!

Congratulations to Grand Master Moon Seok Kim on his appointment as the Kukkiwon President in North Carolina by the US Kukkiwon! This is a remarkable honor and a testament to his leadership and commitment to the martial arts community. Wishing him all the best as he takes on this important role!

🏆 **CHEON JI IN TEAM at the 2025 US TEAM TRIALS – A Proud Moment for the Team!** 🇺🇸🥋

CHEON JI IN TEAM is thrilled to celebrate an exceptional performance at the 2025 US TEAM TRIALS in Portland, Oregon, held on January 17, 2025 Competing alongside some of the most skilled athletes, our representatives delivered outstanding results across multiple categories.

**Medal Achievements:**
🥇 **Gold Medal** – Poomsae Under 60 Men’s Team
- **Angelito Ong, Tiger Jung, Seunghee Shun**

🥈 **Silver Medal** – Poomsae Under 60 Mixed Pair
- **Angelito Ong, Eleanor Thompson**

🥈 **Silver Medal** – Poomsae Over 65 Women individual- Tweety Nguyen **

🥈 **Silver Medal** – Poomsae Under 60 individual Men - Tiger Jung **

A huge thank you to Grand Master Moon Seok Kim for your tireless efforts and commitment to the Cheon ji in team. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate everything you do!

Cheon Ji In proudly represented at the 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Hong Kong, competing in Under 60 Male Individual, Under 60 Men’s Team, Under 60 Pairs, and Over 60 Women’s Team.

💪 Results that Shine Bright!
3 gold 🥇🥇🥇and 3 silver 🥈🥈🥈

GOLD in Under 60 Pairs
Angelito Ong -🥇
Dodie Thompsons -🥇

GOLD in Over 60 women’s team
Tweedy Nguyen -🥇

SILVER in Under 60 Men’s Team
Tiger Jung-🥈
Angelito ong-🥈
Seung Hee Shun-🥈

Par- round 32 Under 60 individual
Tiger Jung

🇺🇸 Team USA achieved an impressive 2nd Place Overall!

While aiming to be the best in the world, we remember that true excellence starts with giving our best—every practice, every tournament, no matter the challenge.

This journey wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible guidance of Grand Master Moon Seok kim. His dedication, wisdom, and encouragement have inspired us every step of the way.

To GM Moon Seok Kim: Thank you for pushing us to new heights! 감사합니다!

Here’s to even greater heights ahead! 🌍🥋