KuGar TaeKwonDo

There are belt tests, then there are Belt Tests. Each journey to black belt is a special one and individualized to the person. Often times this creates the feeling of "my black belt test was hard than that person's". Only that it isn't harder, it's different. Each black belt is made to test a person's inner strength. Yes, it's about learning the kicks and the punches, the leadership, the determination. But - it's about the "ganas", the grit, the "will you quit when you feel like you can't go on?" The "will you quit?" question, doesn't always happen on test day. It may happen when you reach red belt, and you just don't want to do it any more. It can happen when life throws you a curveball, and you are not sure how you will get through it. TaeKwonDo, is there to show you, you CAN. You WILL. And for these two wonderful individuals- THEY DID. A huge congratulations to Mr. Jaxon Lara, and Ms. Izabella Hall for doing what most people won't. Your two newest members of the KuGar Black Belt Family. Many join, few reach this elite level. Y'all have officially LEVELED UP! May the learning never stop and may you lead life as you did in TaeKwonDo, Fast and Loud! ~Sabomnim Jesse Kuhns

So excited for our sister school in San Antonio and all their success!

We are finally back after a great National Championships in North Carolina!
Kugar Laredo and San Antonio took 9 competitors and showed amazing determination and grit!

Here are our results:
*Laredo:*
Sparring:
Jesse Kuhns Jr Rd of 32
Nico Soliz 🥉
Issac Espinoza Rd of 16
Karolina Kuhns 🥈

Board Breaking:
Isaac Espinoza 🥈

*San Antonio:*
Sparring:
Chloe Bartlett Rd of 16
Adalina Hogue 🥉
Winston Beeler 🥉
Gavin Vogler QF
Maddie Underwood QF

*Missing in pic: Chloe Bartlett

🥋🌟 SUNDAY IS KAROLINA'S DAY! 📣🏆
To close out our incredible weekend at the USAT National Championships in Charlotte, North Carolina — our very own Karolina takes the mat on Sunday and we are SO proud! ❤️🔥
Karolina you have worked so hard to get to this moment and every single rep, every single practice and every single drop of sweat has prepared you for exactly this! Go out there and compete with confidence, heart and the warrior spirit that makes you a true KuGar champion! 💪🌟
We are cheering you on every single second — go show them what you've got! KuGar loves you! 📣🖤

🚨 IT'S GO TIME! 🚨
Isaac is stepping onto the mat for SPARRING at Nationals today! 🥊🇺🇸
After bringing home that SILVER 🥈, our guy is back at it — locked in, focused, and ready to compete! 💪
Let's go, Isaac!! KuGar Nation is behind you 100%! 🐯🔥

🥋💥 📣🔥 Today our very own Nico — aka "SUCKITUP" — takes the mat at the USAT National Championships in Charlotte, North Carolina and we are fired UP! 😤🏆
Nico that nickname says it all — you are tough, you are fearless and you have never backed down from a challenge a single day in your life! 💪 Take that same energy onto that mat Saturday and remind everyone why you are a KuGar warrior! 🥋🖤
The entire KuGar family is in your corner — go get it Nico! We believe in you! 📣❤️

🥈 SILVER MEDAL AT NATIONALS! 🥈
Isaac just put KuGar on the map at USAT Nationals in Charlotte! 💪🇺🇸 The dedication, the discipline, the countless hours of training — it all showed up today. We are SO proud of you, Isaac!
But he's not done yet 👀 Tomorrow, Isaac steps back on the mat for SPARRING. Let's bring that same fire and finish strong! 🥋🔥
Good luck tomorrow, Isaac — KuGar Nation is behind you all the way! 💥

🥋🔥 IT'S BOARD BREAK COMPETITION DAY FOR ISAAC! 📣🏆
Today our very own Isaac steps onto the national stage at the USAT National Championships in Charlotte, North Carolina and we could not be more proud! 🌟
Isaac you have put in the work, you have shown up day after day and today is YOUR moment to shine! Trust your training, fight with everything you've got and know that the entire KuGar family is behind you cheering LOUD from Laredo! 📣❤️
Let's GO Isaac — go show them what KuGar is made of! 💪🖤

🥋🏆 OUR VERY OWN MR. JESSE COMPETED AT NATIONALS TODAY AND WE ARE BEYOND PROUD! 🔥🌟
Today our incredible instructor Mr. Jesse took the mat at the USAT National Championships in Charlotte, North Carolina and we could not be more proud to call him one of our own! 🙌
What makes Mr. Jesse so special goes way beyond the mat — his hard work, dedication and competitive drive are the exact same qualities he pours into every single student he teaches every day. He doesn't just talk about what it takes to be a champion — he LIVES it. 💪🖤
Mr. Jesse is the definition of what hard work, strength, confidence and true leadership can achieve and we are SO honored to have him represent KuGar on the national stage today! 🏅
We are incredibly proud of you Mr. Jesse — thank you for inspiring every single one of us! 📣❤️