04/21/2026
What an amazing weekend at the 2026 Regional Martial Arts Invitational hosted by United Mirae K*k Sool!
We want to begin by recognizing every student who had the courage to step onto the competition floor. Whether it was your first tournament or one of many, your bravery and willingness to challenge yourselves truly stood out.
Black Belt Promotions
This year, we celebrated two special promotions:
• 3rd Dahn (Bu Sa Bum Nim): BSBN Lisa Pham Ha
• 2nd Dahn (Kyo Sa Nim): KSN Thomas Phelan
Both were among our very first students when we opened our doors over 10 years ago, and it has been incredibly meaningful to watch their journeys - from beginners to leaders - through years of dedication, growth, and commitment to their training.
Grand Champions
A huge congratulations to our Grand Champions who rose above every division and challenge with exceptional skill, precision, and spirit. This title reflects not just top scores, but consistency and excellence across all events.
• KSN Bill Stadtlander - 2nd Dahn (18+)
• KSN Dean Nguyen - 2nd Dahn (15-17)
• JKN Justin Eng - 1st Dahn (15-17)
• JKN Dustin Nguyen - 1st Dahn (12 & Under)
Tournament Champion
We are excited to announce a new and prestigious honor introduced this year: the Tournament Champion, selected from among all Grand Champions in a final showcase judged by senior Masters.
Tournament Champion:
JKN Dustin Nguyen
We would also like to recognize the outstanding performances of our top finalists:
2nd Place: JKN Justin Eng
3rd Place: KSN Dean Nguyen
Heartfelt thank you’s to our staff members, instructors, parents, families, students, and volunteers for your time and support - you all contributed to making this event a success!
We are incredibly proud of our Burlingame and Menlo Park Martial Arts students and all they accomplished this weekend, and we look forward to celebrating many more milestones together!
