JSK TaeKwonDo

The relationships we make at these international events last a lifetime, and they are what make my job, and the life we’ve chosen, so exciting.
Whether it’s in the form of confident, experienced, and trustworthy coaches to step in when needed… training partners and likeminded practitioners always looking to better themselves and others around them… or most importantly, in the form of encouraging words from an opposing coach that is more interested in the growth of a child than his athlete “proving they are the best”. I am grateful to all of you that helped encourage, build, and support my Team at the 2025 Holland Cup, and I hope to be able to return the favor one day.

And also, a huge shoutout to the other USA competitors from in Maryland. They were also ready to step up and help TEAM JSK if needed. They had an outstanding showing from sister Patricia and Jessie DeArmas. .dearmas.tkd earning 🥉 in sparring and earning bronze in patterns and 🥇 in sparring! Well done ladies, and way to represent for Team USA!

SUNDAY TRAINING with International Guests. Instructors and students from different countries coming together for one single purpose… bonding through TaeKwonDo - One of our favorite additions to the Holland Cup.
This year I got to share the experience with my daughter and a few young students. I absolutely love this part of the TKD world 🥋

Some on the Mats action of our amazing TEAM JSK members at the 2025 Holland Cup! Most of these great shots captured by the incredible and a few generously captured and shared by Thank You!

Thank you for hosting another fantastic .tkd ! The organization and professionalism that you, and bring to your event is truly fantastic and TEAM JSK cannot wait to return next year! We’re excited to complete the Medal Set of 3!

Not ALL the best pictures are the ones on the Mats!
Tournament days are chaotic and everyone on TEAM JSK, competitors and supporters alike, stepped up when it mattered the most. Whether it came in the form of making sure the team was fed/hydrated, or running back and forth across the gym to grab another teammate or their equipment etc, every act helped. We are more than a team, we are a family, looking out for each other and I am very proud of how we all came together.

TEAM JSK at the 2025 Holland Cup in Pijnacker, Netherlands.
We are so proud of the energy, focus, determination, respect, and most of all, courage that each member brought to the mats. We cannot wait to take the Valuable lessons we all learned from this experience and build from it in preparation for the next competition!

Medal Winners:
Mr. Joe - 🥈 Patterns
Eva - 🥉 Sparring
Nicholas - 🥉 Sparring
Isabella - 🥉 Sparring
Emilia - 🥈 Sparring
Sasha - 🥈 Sparring

Well Done TEAM JSK!

TEAM JSK - Weigh In and Team photos before the competition.

Yesterday TEAM JSK competed in the 2025 HOLLAND CUP in Pijnacker, Netherlands. All 11 members did an amazing job going up against some of the best competitors in Europe! The team earned 3 Silver Medals and 3 Bronze Medals, gaining incredible experience to take back home. Thank you for another fantastic, well run event, and we can’t wait to come back to the .tkd next year!

TEAM JSK - Ready for The 2025 Holland Cup in Pijnacker, Netherlands on May 31st 2025.

“Believe You Can and You are Half Way There” ~ Theodore Roosevelt

Our team is strong and we believe we can come back victorious! Be sure to follow along for our updates on Competition Day!

Our JSK TKD - 3/29/25 Black Belt Graduation Dinner

JSK TKD - 3/29/25 Black Belt Graduation Ceremony