NorCal TeamElite USA Poomsae Team

🏆 Congratulations to Team Elite USA Poomsae Team! 🇺🇸

Our 12 Team Elite USA NorCal Team members recently participated in the 2026 US Open International Taekwondo Championship in Las Vegas and delivered outstanding performances.

This prestigious international event provided our athletes with a valuable opportunity to compete at a high level and continue developing their poomsae skills. We are extremely proud of all our athletes for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. This experience will undoubtedly help them continue progressing to the next level.

👏 Special recognition to our medalists:

🥉 Bronze Medal – Junior Pair
• William Liao (Team Elite USA NorCal) / Eleni Marcelino (Excel)
• Lucas Qiang (Team Elite USA NorCal) / Elli Lin (Team Elite USA NorCal & MACH Martial Arts)

🥈 Silver Medal – Senior Female Team
• Kaylee Yoshida (Team Elite USA NorCal)
• Jinseo Park (Team K)
• Calista DeGuzman (ATMA)

🥈 Silver Medal – Cadet Female Team
• Hauen Shim (Team Elite USA NorCal)
• Debora Kim (Team Elite USA Arizona)
• Catherine Leung (Team Elite USA SoCal)

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding athletes for their achievements and dedication.

🙏 Special thanks to the following masters for their support and guidance:

• Grand Master Giduk Gun – Team ATMA USA
• Grand Master Hyun Kim – Team Elite USA AZ
• Master Unju Lee – Team Elite USA NorCal
• Master Victor Cung – Team Elite USA SoCal
• Grand Master Seongtae Kim – Team Elite USA Texas
• Master Jimmy Kim – Team K
• Master Sungjin Ahn & Master Nile Mehta – MACH Martial Arts
• Master Akine Salzberg & Master Catherine Ditan Marcelino – Excel

🙏 We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to all the parents for their continued support, encouragement, and dedication to the athletes throughout this journey. Your support plays a vital role in their success.

Thank you for your continued support of our athletes and the growth of poomsae.

Grandmaster Kwangil Bae
WWW.BAETKD.COM

Our 9 Cupertino Team Elite USA members recently represented our school at the 30th World Hanmadang Championship, held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Los Angeles. They demonstrated exceptional skill, discipline, and sportsmanship on an international stage. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and outstanding performances. Congratulations to all athletes for their remarkable achievements!

A special thank you to Master Victor Chung for his leadership, expert coaching, and unwavering support in preparing the team. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Wesley, a dedicated member of the AYSF, for his commitment, guidance, and hands-on coaching throughout the event. Their mentorship played a vital role in the team’s success.

Together, they embodied the spirit of excellence and teamwork that defines Elite Taekwondo Center.

2025 AAU National Taekwondo Championship Results
Everyone did an excellent job!
A huge congratulations to our Cupertino Elite Taekwondo – Team Elite USA Poomsae Team for their outstanding performance!

🎉 2025 AAU National Taekwondo Championships – Team Elite USA (NorCal Division) Results 🎉

We are proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of our athletes at the 2025 AAU Nationals! Congratulations to all who competed with heart, discipline, and excellence—your hard work truly shined!

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🛡️ NorCal Team Elite USA Poomsae Coaching Staff
• Grandmaster Kwangil Bae
• Master Unju Lee
• Camryn Ogawa (CA AYSF Member)
• Kaylee Yoshida (CA AYSF President)

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🥇 SPORT POOMSAE DIVISION – Day 1 Highlights
• Junior Female Individual
🥇 Kaylee Yoshida – 1st Place
• Cadet Male Individual
🥉 Lucas Qiang – 3rd Place
• Junior Pairs
🥈 Daneau Kim (Team Elite AZ) & Kaylee Yoshida – 2nd Place
• Junior Female Team
Kaylee Yoshida, Elly Huh & Margaret Leung (SoCal Team Elite) - 2nd Place
• Cadet Female Team
🥉 Haeun Shim, Jamie Park & Sahasra Thatipelli – 3rd Place
• Cadet Male Team
🥉 William Liao, Ethan Chan (TC) & Yoonsoo Chiu (TC) – 3rd Place

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🥋 TRADITIONAL POOMSAE DIVISIONS – Day 2 Highlights

🔹 Traditional WT Form
🥇 Lucas Qiang, Elly Huh, Haeun Shim, Ayden Jeong
🥈 Jamie Park, Kangjun Chun
🥉 William Liao, Kyomin Kwon

🔹 Traditional ITF Form
🥇 Haeun Shim, Kangjun Chun, Elly Huh, Shauri Potula
🥈 Eleanor Ha
🥉 Celeste Lee, Sahana Mahadevan, William Liao, Ayden Jeong, Rhea Srinivas

🔹 Traditional Open Form
🥇 Elly Huh, Lucas Qiang
🥈 Haeun Shim, Ayden Jeong, Celeste Lee
🥉 Jamie Park, William Liao, Kyomin Kwon

🔹 Traditional Team Forms
🥇 Daneau Kim (Team Elite AZ), Joseph Kim (Team Elite Houston) & William Liao
🥇 Jamie Park, Lucas Qiang & Haeun Shim
🥈 Sahana Mahadevan, Shauri Potula & Rhea Srinivas
🥉 Celeste Lee, Elly Huh & Allison Kim (SoCal Team Elite)
🥉 Kyomin Kwon, Nahra Jung & Sahasra Thatipelli

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🙏 Special Thanks To:
GM Arnold Chung (Team Elite Head Coach), GM Hyun Kim, Master Yunjung Yang, AZ Masters, GM Seong Tae Kim, Master Victor Chung, Master Alan Chen, and Master Andrew Oh—as well as Master Oh and the masters in Team Champion who collaborated with us for the Traditional Team Championships. Your guidance and support, especially in mentoring our cadet athletes, made this an unforgettable and successful event.

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👏 Congratulations again to all athletes, coaches, and supporters! Let’s continue striving for excellence and unity—as one team.

Thank you,
Grandmaster Kwangil Bae
Cupertino Elite TKD Center
WWW.BAETKD.COM

🇺🇸 Go Team Elite USA! 🥋

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Congratulations to the Team Elite USA!

Level Up Your Sparring Referee Skills!

All Amateur Youth Sports Foundation Members, are you ready to take your Sparring Referee skills to the next level? Join us for an exclusive training seminar with Master Maryam Jouzi (International Poomsae & Sparring Referee) at the Cupertino Elite Taekwondo Center!

📅 Date: Saturday, September 7th, 2024
🕚 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Cupertino Elite Taekwondo Center

This comprehensive session covers both skill and practice, offering valuable insights for both beginners and experienced referees. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to the success of future events!

Get ready to learn, grow, and excel!
We can't wait to see you there!

지난 여름에 AAU Taekwondo 협회와 경북 태권도 협회와 MOU을 맺고 이번에 AAU 태권도 National Poomsae Team을 격려 하기위해서 먼길오신 이성우회장님과 여러 협회 임원분들께 AAU 태권도를 대신해서 감사해 말씀을 전합니다. 회장님의 훌륭한 인품과 리더쉽에 존경을 표합니다.

The AAU Taekwondo Korean Liaison Committee recently met with Grandmaster Noh to discuss the forthcoming Super Camp. We are confident that this upcoming poomsae seminar will prove highly beneficial for all poomsae athletes. We encourage you not to overlook this valuable opportunity.