Ohio United Taekwondo

09/29/2026

🥋 First OUT Training of the 2026–2027 Season!

📅 September 26, 2026

Athletes and coaches from clubs across Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Akron, and surrounding areas came together for our first OUT training of the season!

Let’s continue working hard, growing together, and strengthening Taekwondo across Ohio. 💪🥋

07/07/2026

Clutch last-second tornado kicks to win the round. Great performances at their first USAT Nationals.

07/07/2026

🥉 Congratulations to Isaiah Anderson! 🥉

Isaiah Anderson earned a Bronze Medal in the Youth World Class -40 kg Division at the U.S. National Taekwondo Championships.

In his first year qualifying for and competing at Nationals, Isaiah fought his way to the semifinals, securing a medal for Ohio United Taekwondo with an incredible comeback after losing by 10 points in the final round.

Isaiah's bronze was our final medal of the tournament and secured Ohio United Taekwondo's third podium finish at our first-ever U.S. National Championships.

We're incredibly proud of Isaiah's performance and can't wait for next year!

07/05/2026

🥉 Congratulations to Mohammed Alshareefi! 🥉

Mohammed Alshareefi earned a Bronze Medal at the U.S. National Taekwondo Championships (World Class Junior -63 Kg Division) with an outstanding performance.

Entering the tournament as the lowest seed in his division, Mohammed fought his way to the national semifinals with four straight wins, including victories over the #2 and #10 ranked athletes in the country.

This was Ohio United Taekwondo's first-ever appearance at the U.S. National Championships, making Mohammed's performance and national medal a historic milestone for our team.

Congratulations to Master Park and Mohammed! Thank you again for GAU for making this possible!

07/05/2026

🥈 Congratulations to Noah Sanchez! 🥈

Noah Sanchez has become the first athlete in GAU Ohio / Ohio United Taekwondo history to earn a medal at the U.S. National Taekwondo Championships, taking Silver in the Junior Male -63 kg Division.

Noah began competing early this year, and has worked very hard to earn this achievement.

A special thank you to Master Andrew from GAU DMV for stepping into Noah's coaching chair after he advanced to the semifinals and coaching him through both the semifinal and final matches.

Thank you to GAU (Global Athletes United) for your continued support, and congratulations again, Noah!

06/22/2026

Ohio United Taekwondo Heads to Nationals! 🇺🇸🥋

This year marks a historic milestone for Ohio United Taekwondo as we make our first appearance at the upcoming USA Taekwondo National Championships!

For the majority of our athletes, this will also be their first-ever official National-level competition. Qualifying for Nationals is an accomplishment in itself, and we are incredibly proud of the dedication, discipline, and perseverance each athlete has shown throughout the season.

Please join us in wishing our athletes the best of luck as they represent Ohio United on the national stage:

Junior Division

• Aiden Kinder – Junior World Class -68 kg
• Mohammed Alshareefi – Junior World Class -63 kg
• Vincenzo Pulito – Junior World Class -59 kg
• Nicholas Gianakis – Junior World Class -48 kg
• Noah Sanchez – Junior -63 kg

Cadet Division

• Omar Elrawy – Cadet World Class -61 kg
• Aiden Elrawy – Cadet World Class -45 kg
• Asad Almerasi – Cadet World Class -37 kg

Youth Division

• Isaiah Anderson – Youth World Class -40 kg

No matter the results, these athletes have already achieved something special by earning their place at Nationals. We are proud of the hard work they have put in, the progress they have made, and the way they represent their clubs, families, and Ohio United Taekwondo.

Train hard, compete fearlessly, and enjoy the experience. Good luck to all of our athletes—we are behind you every step of the way!

06/22/2026

Special Congratulations to Our Ohio United Taekwondo Scholarship Recipients!

We would like to recognize three outstanding Ohio United Taekwondo athletes who have earned scholarships through their hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the season.

These athletes have consistently attended every Ohio United training session, remained dedicated to their home club training programs, and have demonstrated tremendous growth and improvement since last year. Their work ethic and commitment to excellence have set a great example for their teammates.

Congratulations to:

Isaiah Anderson 🎖

Nicholas Gianakis 🎖

Aiden Kinder 🎖

We are especially proud that all three athletes will be competing in World Class Divisions at the upcoming USA Taekwondo National Championships.

Your dedication has earned this opportunity, and we look forward to seeing all of your hard work pay off on the national stage. Continue to trust your training, compete with confidence, and represent Ohio United with pride!

Best of luck at Nationals—we are all cheering for you!

06/22/2026

Ohio United Taekwondo Nationals Prep Camp (June 20–21) — Complete!

A special thank you to Master Andrew Yang and Master Dennis Kim for taking time out of their incredibly busy schedules to spend the weekend training our Ohio United Taekwondo athletes in preparation for the upcoming USA Taekwondo National Championships.

Having coaches of their caliber was a tremendous honor, and we are grateful for the knowledge, experience, and energy they brought to the camp. We can't wait to welcome them back next year!

The athletes had an intense and productive first day focused on technical training, followed by an exciting three-hour rumble session using the Daedo Gen 3 system on day two. The hard work, dedication, and competitive spirit displayed throughout the weekend were outstanding.

For many Ohio United Taekwondo athletes, this will be their first year qualifying for and competing at Nationals. This camp provided a valuable final opportunity to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and prepare for the challenges ahead.

Thank you again to Masters Yang and Kim for helping our athletes take the next step in their journey. We wish all of our competitors the best of luck at Nationals!

Thank you for letting us host the training camp at your school!!

06/03/2026

Congratulations to all of the Ohio United athletes who competed at the US Taekwondo American Open East! This is one of the biggest tournaments in the country, featuring competitors from across the nation, and our journey toward Nationals continues. We’re proud of the effort, determination, and growth our athletes showed on such a big stage.

Tournament Results:

Giovanni 🥈
Jayden 🥉
Aiden 🥉
Grisha 🥉
Oliver – Quarterfinalist
Isaiah – Quarterfinalist

For many of these athletes, it was their first time competing outside of Ohio, but they stepped up to the challenge and represented Ohio United with pride. The experience gained at events like this is invaluable, and we’re excited to keep building momentum throughout the season.

Congratulations as well to the other GAU regions whose athletes competed and earned placements in their respective divisions.

Let’s go, GAU! 💪🥋

05/29/2026

Good luck to them all!

Good luck to Aiden, Oliver,Grigorii, Giovanni, and Jayden as they compete at the USAT Taekwondo East American Open in Philadelphia this Friday through Sunday.

Train hard. Fight strong. Represent CK Lee Taekwondo with pride.

Please join us in wishing them the best of luck!