A high-level Taekwondo competition team comprises exceptional athletes who aspire to become the best in their sport. These individuals set ambitious goals and continuously plan their training to improveand surpass their limits. They possess a relentless competitive spirit, always seeking opportunities to showcase their skills and outperform their opponents.
Self-control is a defining characteristic of these elite athletes. They exhibit discipline and focus, channeling their energy and executing precise techniques with unwavering composure. This self-control enables them to make split-second decisions and perform at their best under pressure.
To compete at such a high level, these athletes prioritize elite fitness. They undergo rigorous physical conditioning, strength training, and agility exercises to enhance their speed, power, and endurance. As a result, their bodies are finely tuned, enabling them to execute lightning-fast kicks and dynamic movements with remarkable precision.
In summary, a high-level Taekwondo competition team comprises athletes aspiring to become the best in their discipline.Through goal setting, a competitive spirit, self-control, and elite fitness, these individuals strive for excellence, consistently pushing the boundaries of their capabilities to achieve remarkable feats in their sport.
MDK Mission Statements
1. Practice high-performance Taekwondo under the spirit of traditional martial arts
2. Promote world-class Taekwondo athlete with passion, talent and work ethic
3. Produce excellent student-athletes in Taekwondo
Program Goal
1. The pursuit of high-performance Taekwondo in a safe environment and culture of respect
2. Building true life skills; character training and leadership skills through sport Taekwondo
3. Produce state, national and world champions in sport Taekwondo; poomsae and Kyrogi
Gigi Gil
2008, 2009 Jr. National Team
2008 Pam Am Gold
2011 Jr. National Team
2011 Parm Am Bronze
Eric Mastrolonardo
2011 USAT Jr. National – Gold
2017 National Collegiate Team
Katheryn Bell
2011 Jr. National Team
2011 PamAm Taekwondo Championship – Bronze
2012 Parm Am – Bronze
Brooke Castillo
2014 Cadet National Team (B)
Aiden Suarez
2015 AAU Cadet National Team
Marlon Arevalo
2018 AAU Junior National B Team(bantam)
Martin Lado
2017 USAT Cadet National Team (feather)
2017 AAU Cadet National Team (light)
2017 Pam Am Taekwondo Championship – Gold
Derrick Kwak Jr.
2014, 2016 USAT National Team
2014, 2015, 2019 AAU National Team
2014 US Open – Gold , 2016 German Open – Gold
2017 AAU & USAT Jr. National Team alternate
California United Taekwondo Association Team Coach (2008, 2009 and 2016)
Vishal Kattoju
2023 AAU Jr. National Team
Justin Ding
2024 AAU Jr. National Team (Alternate)