01/30/2026
👕 TOURNAMENT SHIRTS STILL AVAILABLE! 👕
We still have some hot tournament shirts from The Warm Up Taekwondo Championships up for grabs; and yes, a lot of people didn’t even realize they were for sale! 😅
If you missed out during the event, now’s your chance to grab one and rep an incredible weekend of competition. Get yours today before they’re gone! 🔥
Here’s the link:
https://the-warm-up-inc.square.site
01/26/2026
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make it an incredible weekend of seminar and competition, the energy, sportsmanship, and support were outstanding from start to finish! 🥋👏
We’re also proud to announce that The Warm Up Taekwondo Championships is officially partnering with North Carolina 2029 to serve as the test event for the World University Games on January 23rd, 2027 and again in 2028;a huge milestone for our event and the Taekwondo community.
What does that look like? All athletes will still be able to compete as we will offer the same divisions next year, but expect more athletes, more energy, and even more value than ever before as we continue to raise the standard. We’re excited, we’re grateful, and we’re ready!🔥👊🥋
01/24/2026
What an incredible day at The Warm Up Taekwondo Championships! 🥋🔥 We had an awesome turnout, nonstop energy, and a phenomenal showing from athletes, coaches, and families.
AND… we wrapped it all up before dark and before the weather changed 🙌 — a nice, dry finish to an amazing event! If you weren’t there… you definitely missed it! 😄👏
01/23/2026
📣🥋 Sparring Seminar Reminder 🥋📣
We’re excited for the sparring seminar kicking off The Warm Up Taekwondo Championships weekend with Terrence Jennings! This is a great opportunity to sharpen your skills, gain high-level insight, and prepare mentally and physically before competition day. 🔥👊
⚠️ Important note: The training room will be carpeted, so we highly recommend bringing Taekwondo shoes to ensure comfort, safety, and optimal movement during the seminar.
We can’t wait to see everyone on the mat and kick off an incredible weekend of training and competition! 🥋🔥
01/21/2026
🎧🔥 MEET OUR GUEST DJ: DJ A-Minor! 🔥🎧
We’re excited to welcome DJ A-Minor as the official guest DJ for The Warm Up Taekwondo Championships! Get ready for nonstop energy, elite vibes, and a soundtrack worthy of championship performances. 🥋⚡️
MEET A-MINOR
Based in Charlotte, NC, DJ A-Minor has set himself apart from the crowd and become one of the most respected and sought-after club and private event DJs in the Carolinas. As the official DJ for both the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets and the University of South Carolina Gamecocks Football program, A-Minor brings experience from some of the country’s biggest stages. He is also an educator, having taught the art, culture, and history of DJing in conjunction with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and abroad as part of the Next Level Program in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He is a proud member of the Radical Grove DJ Collective.
With DJ A-Minor on the turntables, expect high energy from start to finish — this tournament is about to hit DIFFERENT! 🔥🎶
01/21/2026
📢 Tournament Report Time Reminder 📢
As we get ready for The Warm Up Taekwondo Championships this Saturday, we want to remind everyone to please follow your assigned report times for the day. ⏰
⚠️ Important: All report times are subject to change and may shift earlier or later depending on how the event runs. We strongly ask that all athletes and coaches arrive at least 30 minutes BEFORE your scheduled report time in case we get ahead of schedule.
Thank you for helping us keep the event running smoothly, we can’t wait to see everyone on the mat! 🥋🔥
01/20/2026
❄️ Weather Update – The Warm Up Taekwondo Championships ❄️
We are aware of the potential winter weather expected in the coming days. The Warm Up Taekwondo Championships will take place as scheduled, and we are fully prepared to host the event regardless of conditions.
Please plan accordingly, travel safely, and get ready for an exciting competition day!
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01/19/2026
A huge thank you to Artex Custom Patches for sponsoring The Warm Up Taekwondo Championships!
Artex Custom Patches specializes in creating high-quality, custom patches that represent pride, identity, and achievement; values that align perfectly with what The Warm Up stands for. From the hard work athletes put into training to the moments they earn on the mat, your craftsmanship helps turn those achievements into lasting symbols of accomplishment. We’re grateful for your support in helping make this event memorable for our competitors and families.
01/19/2026
🚨🔥 LAST CALL! TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY! 🔥🚨
This is it, today is the LAST day to register for The Warm Up Taekwondo Championships! 🥋💥 Registration closes at MIDNIGHT, and once the clock hits 12:00, it’s officially closed.
If you want to be part of the action on January 24th, this is your moment. Don’t miss out, lock in your spot now!
👉 Register before midnight:
https://www.tkdconnect.com/event/126/display
See you on the mat! 🔥🥋💪
01/18/2026
We’d like to extend a big thank you to Enitech IT Support and Consulting for sponsoring The Warm Up Taekwondo Championships!
Enitech is a trusted managed IT services partner providing reliable IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services, and technology solutions that help organizations stay secure, efficient, and focused on their goals. Just as Enitech helps businesses optimize their systems and prepare for challenges with dependable technology, sponsors like them help our athletes prepare, compete, and perform at their best.
Thank you for your support and for helping make The Warm Up an outstanding event for our competitors and community!
01/18/2026
Here is the designated poomsae for phase 1 of WORLD CLASS SPORT POOMSAE divisions. The poomsae selected is ONLY for PHASE 1. Phase 2 will be random poomsae selection/bracketed format.
All world class sport poomsae divisions will be judged by POOMSAE PRO.