07/08/2026
🇺🇸🏆 What an incredible week at the 2026 USA Taekwondo National Championships! 🏆🇺🇸
From July 1–5 in Charlotte, NC, our athletes proudly represented our school against some of the best competitors from across the nation. We couldn’t be more proud of the determination, perseverance, and sportsmanship displayed by every member of our team.
Congratulations to all of our athletes on an outstanding Nationals!
🥋 POOMSAE
Master Sean Jung
🥈 Recognized Individual
🥇 Recognized Pair
🥇 Recognized Team
Master Ann Ford
🥇 Traditional Individual
🥈 Recognized Individual
Master Joe Coughlin
🥉 Recognized Individual
🥈 Recognized Pair
🥈 Recognized Team
Alexa Darlin
⭐ Recognized Individual – Round of 64
⭐ Recognized Team – Round of 16
🥈 Freestyle Individual
Chanel Guzman
⭐ Recognized Individual – Round of 64
⭐ Recognized Pair – Round of 32
⭐️ Freestyle Pair – 5th Place
Mrs. Dodie Thompson
🥇 Traditional Individual
⭐ Recognized Individual – Quarterfinals
🥈 Recognized Team
Grant Larson
⭐ Recognized Individual – Round of 16
⭐ Recognized Pair – Round of 32
⭐ Freestyle Individual – Semifinals
⭐️ Freestyle Pair – 5th Place
Mia Lydia
⭐ Recognized Individual – Round of 64
⭐ Recognized Team – Round of 16
Valerie Larson
⭐ Recognized Individual – Round of 64
⭐ Recognized Team – Round of 16
👊🏻 SPARRING
Caesar Nava
⭐ Round of 16
Coraline Pillar
⭐ Quarterfinals
Mia Lydia
⭐ Quarterfinals (falling to the eventual World Champion and Gold Medalist)
Valerie Larson
🥉 Bronze Medal
⭐ 4th Place – U21 National Team Trials
🏅 Team Medal Count
🥇 4 Gold
🥈 6 Silver
🥉 2 Bronze
🏆 12 National Medals
We are incredibly proud of every athlete who represented our team this week. Whether you brought home a medal, reached the elimination rounds, or gained valuable experience on the national stage, your hard work and dedication continue to inspire us all.
A huge thank you to our coaches, families, teammates, and supporters for your unwavering encouragement throughout the week. Congratulations, USTC! The journey continues, and we can’t wait to see what’s next! ❤️🤍💙🥋
