California Unified Taekwondo Association

Upcoming Events...

California State Taekwondo Championships
Northern & Southern Regions

Northern Region:
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009 UC Berkeley, Recreation Sports Facility Field House
2301 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720
Official Hotel: La Quinta Inn - Berkeley, 920 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710
Reservation: 510-849-1121
Discount Group Rate: $79
TKD Demonstration: Demo Teams from Korea 1) Korea National Sport University 2) Keimyung University 3) Kyunghe University

Southern Region:
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009
Cal State University, Dominguez Hills Toro Gym, 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747
Official Hotel: Hampton Inn - Carson
767 Albertoni Street, Carson, CA 90746
Reservation: 310-768-8833
Discount Group Rate: $79
TKD Demonstration: Team M - San Jose, California

Hosted by: CUTA, Grandmaster Pyoung Koo, President CUTA
Honorary Chairmen: Dr. Ken Min, Grandmaster Chan Yong Kim
Directed by: Master Yushen Lai, Secretary General CUTA

Download Tournament Brochure

Tournament Information

Competitor Online Registration coming soon
Coach Registration
Master/Dojang Owner Registration
Referee Registration
Volunteer Registration

For more Info contact: Master Yushen Lai 310- 212-6010

TEAM CUTA 2010
Black Belts, Ages 14-32 who capture 1st, 2nd & 3rd place from these State Championships, Northern & Southern, and the USAT State Qualified Championship on March 2010, will be qualified to compete at the Team Fight-Off in April 2010 in Fresno CA.

(4) Senior Males, (4) Senior Females, (5) Jr. Males and (5) Jr. Females will be selected from the Team Fight-Off as members of Team CUTA 2010. These teams will be competing at the International Taekwondo Festival in early June 2010 and for a trip to Korea in mid June 2010 for the World Taekwondo Expo in the City of Muju Korea for one week. CUTA will pay for most of the expenses which includes rooms, meals & tournament fees plus 50% of the airfare, athletes will be responsible for paying for the remaining 50% of the airfare.
Note: Athletes who are 13 years old in 2009 may participate in the 14-17yr old divisions for the 3 Championships described above will be qualified for the Team Fight-Off in 2010.
Development Team: Red & Black Belts, Ages 12-13 who capture 1st, 2nd & 3rd place, will be qualified for the Team Fight-Off in 2010 for CUTA Development Team and will be training together with the 14-32 team members.

CUTA Referee Certification Seminars
Northern & Southern Regions

Northern Region:
Date: Saturday August 1st, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Place: Koo's Martial Arts
2411-D Old Crow Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583

Southern Region:
Date: Saturday November 28, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Place: YIC Taekwondo
21335 Cold Spring Lane
Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Online Registration
or Download and Mail Application to: CUTA 111 E. Carson St. #11, Carson CA 90745

For More Information please call Master Yushen Lai at (310) 212-6010
or

CUTA SUMMER CAMP 2009
The CUTA is offering a Special Kyoroogi Training Summer Camp for athletes age 10 & older, red & black belts, male & female during the week of August 3-7. Athletes will get the benefits of learning practical strategies & tactics for competing in tournament as well as physical fitness and body conditioning. This special training will include cardiovascular exercises, muscle development and stamina, mental focus as well as Martial Art principles and philosophies.

Northern Region
Summer Camp: August 3-7, 2009 (5 days 4 nights)
Camp Location: La Quinta Inn - Berkeley
920 University Ave. Berkeley, CA 94710
Cost: $495 includes 4 nights hotel & meals, Uniform, T-Shirt & Shorts.
Cost: $395 includes Meals, Uniform, T-Shirt & Shorts.
Training will be lead by world renowned coaches from Korea: Korea National Sport University, Keimyung University, Kyunghe University

This is an excellent opportunity for all TKD competitors to not only learn from the best from Korea but to also experience Taekwondo Aerobic which is now the most famous & popular workout in Korea.

Southern Region
Summer Camp: August 10-14, 2009 (5 days 4 nights)
Camp Location: Pacific Palms Resort
1 Industry Hills Pkwy. City of Industry, CA 91744
Cost: $495 includes 4 nights hotel & meals, Uniform, T-Shirt & Shorts.
Cost: $395 includes Meals, Uniform, T-Shirt & Shorts.
Grandmaster Young In Cheon, US Head Coach 2000 Olympic. Master Hyon Lee, CUTA Head Coach Master Clyde Gordon & Master Peter Marquez, CUTA Coaches

This is an excellent opportunity for all TKD competitors to not only learn from the best but to also experience Olympic training with other aspiring competitors. Experience Olympic coaching and training from US Head coach Grandmaster Young in Cheon and Professional competitor, Master Hyon Lee. (Youtube HYON LEE to see Professional Sparring at its Best)

Space is limited, Please Register ASAP

Chaperones will be on site for supervision

Online Registration

USAT Referee Certification Seminar Northern California
Successfully concluded at 5:00 PM Saturday May 2, 2009.
Congratulations to all the participants who have completed the course and now they will be certified as USAT Referees in addition some participants will receive rank upgrade. CUTA has also recruited some referees at the seminar to officiate the upcoming USAT National Qualifier Event in San Jose on May 9-10. Special thanks to Dr. Greg Kailian, who had conducted an outstanding seminar and Grandmaster Pyoung Koo, CUTA President, who had provided his beautiful Dojang for the seminar.
referee certification

Seminar Participants: Shayna Aidnik, Michael Cho, Perry Choi, David Garcia, Zella Henderson, Gunny Kang, Jerry Kim, Alex Do-Hyun Kim, Elizabeth Koo, Young-Su Lee, Tee Lee, Daniel Lee, Benny Lopez, Terence McCullough, Hyung-Kyung Na, Lisa Na, Esther Na, Suho Park, Chan-Hyuk Park, Cheryl Pollino, Paul Pollino, Jin Shim, Jun-Han (John) Yun.

Congratulations! on the USA Taekwondo California State Championship
We had more than 550 competitors participating in our state qualifier event held on March 28, 2009. The top 2 in each division qualified for the Junior Olympics and National Championships in Austin, Texas, June 30-July 5. It was posted at the USAT website. Thank you for your support!
View Photo Gallery - photos by Kevan O'Meara
Names of Winners are posted here

USAT Referee Certification Seminar

Successfully concluded at 5:00 PM Saturday 2/21/09. Most of the referees attended were high ranking and experienced referees in California. Special thanks to Dr. Greg Kailian, who had conducted an outstanding seminar and Grandmaster Young In Cheon, who had provided his beautiful Dojang for the seminar.

Front Row from left to right: Dr. Greg Kailian, Seminar Instructor & Grandmaster Yushen Lai, Secretary General CUTA. Back Row from left to right: Jong Yol Yi, Victor Laguna, Charles Robertson, Steven Van-Ooyen, Nhuan Le, Clayton Tso, Martha Ahlstrom, Spencer Webster, Steve Simian, Philip Houth, Herbert Hemenover, Erick Barajas, Alan Cheon, Heng Houth, Hidehiro Beppu, Danny Weiner, Tiffany Choy, Danny Gonzalez, Seok-Ho Han.

Congratulation to all the newly elected CUTA Officers:

President: Pyoung Koo
Vice-Presidents (North): Joseph Na, Dennis Hernandez, Edward Givans
Vice-Presidents (South): James Wilson, Joon Kim, George Ku
Secretary General: Yushen Lai
Treasurer General: Chris Chang

The CUTA Annual Meeting and Election has successfully concluded. The new officers have been duly elected by the board of governor who were present at the meeting in addition to all the mailed-in ballots.

We look forward to seeing President Pyoung Koo's leadership for the next 2 years and we are committed to give him our full support.

For more information on the CUTA, please contact Master Yushen Lai at:
310-212-6010 or

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	Welcome to the California Unified Taekwondo Association *Upcoming Events...* California State Taekwondo Championships Northern & Southern Regions Northern Region: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009 UC Berkeley, Recreation Sports Facility Field House 2301 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720 Official Hotel: La Quinta Inn - Berkeley, 920 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710 Reservation: 510-849-1121 Discount Group Rate: $79 TKD Demonstration: Demo Teams from Korea 1) Korea National Sport University 2) Keimyung University 3) Kyunghe University Southern Region: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 Cal State University, Dominguez Hills Toro Gym, 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747 Official Hotel: Hampton Inn - Carson 767 Albertoni Street, Carson, CA 90746 Reservation: 310-768-8833 Discount Group Rate: $79 TKD Demonstration: Team M - San Jose, California Hosted by: CUTA, Grandmaster Pyoung Koo, President CUTA Honorary Chairmen: Dr. Ken Min, Grandmaster Chan Yong Kim Directed by: Master Yushen Lai, Secretary General CUTA Download Tournament Brochure Tournament Information Competitor Online Registration coming soon Coach Registration Master/Dojang Owner Registration Referee Registration Volunteer Registration For more Info contact: Master Yushen Lai 310- 212-6010 TEAM CUTA 2010 Black Belts, Ages 14-32 who capture 1st, 2nd & 3rd place from these State Championships, Northern & Southern, and the USAT State Qualified Championship on March 2010, will be qualified to compete at the Team Fight-Off in April 2010 in Fresno CA. (4) Senior Males, (4) Senior Females, (5) Jr. Males and (5) Jr. Females will be selected from the Team Fight-Off as members of Team CUTA 2010. These teams will be competing at the International Taekwondo Festival in early June 2010 and for a trip to Korea in mid June 2010 for the World Taekwondo Expo in the City of Muju Korea for one week. CUTA will pay for most of the expenses which includes rooms, meals & tournament fees plus 50% of the airfare, athletes will be responsible for paying for the remaining 50% of the airfare. Note: Athletes who are 13 years old in 2009 may participate in the 14-17yr old divisions for the 3 Championships described above will be qualified for the Team Fight-Off in 2010. Development Team: Red & Black Belts, Ages 12-13 who capture 1st, 2nd & 3rd place, will be qualified for the Team Fight-Off in 2010 for CUTA Development Team and will be training together with the 14-32 team members. CUTA Referee Certification Seminars Northern & Southern Regions Northern Region: Date: Saturday August 1st, 2009 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Place: Koo's Martial Arts 2411-D Old Crow Canyon Road San Ramon, CA 94583 Southern Region: Date: Saturday November 28, 2009 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Place: YIC Taekwondo 21335 Cold Spring Lane Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Online Registration or Download and Mail Application to: CUTA 111 E. Carson St. #11, Carson CA 90745 For More Information please call Master Yushen Lai at (310) 212-6010 or CUTA SUMMER CAMP 2009 The CUTA is offering a Special Kyoroogi Training Summer Camp for athletes age 10 & older, red & black belts, male & female during the week of August 3-7. Athletes will get the benefits of learning practical strategies & tactics for competing in tournament as well as physical fitness and body conditioning. This special training will include cardiovascular exercises, muscle development and stamina, mental focus as well as Martial Art principles and philosophies. Northern Region Summer Camp: August 3-7, 2009 (5 days 4 nights) Camp Location: La Quinta Inn - Berkeley 920 University Ave. Berkeley, CA 94710 Cost: $495 includes 4 nights hotel & meals, Uniform, T-Shirt & Shorts. Cost: $395 includes Meals, Uniform, T-Shirt & Shorts. Training will be lead by world renowned coaches from Korea: Korea National Sport University, Keimyung University, Kyunghe University This is an excellent opportunity for all TKD competitors to not only learn from the best from Korea but to also experience Taekwondo Aerobic which is now the most famous & popular workout in Korea. Southern Region Summer Camp: August 10-14, 2009 (5 days 4 nights) Camp Location: Pacific Palms Resort 1 Industry Hills Pkwy. City of Industry, CA 91744 Cost: $495 includes 4 nights hotel & meals, Uniform, T-Shirt & Shorts. Cost: $395 includes Meals, Uniform, T-Shirt & Shorts. Grandmaster Young In Cheon, US Head Coach 2000 Olympic. Master Hyon Lee, CUTA Head Coach Master Clyde Gordon & Master Peter Marquez, CUTA Coaches This is an excellent opportunity for all TKD competitors to not only learn from the best but to also experience Olympic training with other aspiring competitors. Experience Olympic coaching and training from US Head coach Grandmaster Young in Cheon and Professional competitor, Master Hyon Lee. (Youtube HYON LEE to see Professional Sparring at its Best) Space is limited, Please Register ASAP Chaperones will be on site for supervision Online Registration USAT Referee Certification Seminar Northern California Successfully concluded at 5:00 PM Saturday May 2, 2009. Congratulations to all the participants who have completed the course and now they will be certified as USAT Referees in addition some participants will receive rank upgrade. CUTA has also recruited some referees at the seminar to officiate the upcoming USAT National Qualifier Event in San Jose on May 9-10. Special thanks to Dr. Greg Kailian, who had conducted an outstanding seminar and Grandmaster Pyoung Koo, CUTA President, who had provided his beautiful Dojang for the seminar. Seminar Participants: Shayna Aidnik, Michael Cho, Perry Choi, David Garcia, Zella Henderson, Gunny Kang, Jerry Kim, Alex Do-Hyun Kim, Elizabeth Koo, Young-Su Lee, Tee Lee, Daniel Lee, Benny Lopez, Terence McCullough, Hyung-Kyung Na, Lisa Na, Esther Na, Suho Park, Chan-Hyuk Park, Cheryl Pollino, Paul Pollino, Jin Shim, Jun-Han (John) Yun. Congratulations! on the USA Taekwondo California State Championship We had more than 550 competitors participating in our state qualifier event held on March 28, 2009. The top 2 in each division qualified for the Junior Olympics and National Championships in Austin, Texas, June 30-July 5. It was posted at the USAT website. Thank you for your support! View Photo Gallery - photos by Kevan O'Meara Names of Winners are posted here USAT Referee Certification Seminar Successfully concluded at 5:00 PM Saturday 2/21/09. Most of the referees attended were high ranking and experienced referees in California. Special thanks to Dr. Greg Kailian, who had conducted an outstanding seminar and Grandmaster Young In Cheon, who had provided his beautiful Dojang for the seminar. Front Row from left to right: Dr. Greg Kailian, Seminar Instructor & Grandmaster Yushen Lai, Secretary General CUTA. Back Row from left to right: Jong Yol Yi, Victor Laguna, Charles Robertson, Steven Van-Ooyen, Nhuan Le, Clayton Tso, Martha Ahlstrom, Spencer Webster, Steve Simian, Philip Houth, Herbert Hemenover, Erick Barajas, Alan Cheon, Heng Houth, Hidehiro Beppu, Danny Weiner, Tiffany Choy, Danny Gonzalez, Seok-Ho Han. Congratulation to all the newly elected CUTA Officers: President: Pyoung Koo Vice-Presidents (North): Joseph Na, Dennis Hernandez, Edward Givans Vice-Presidents (South): James Wilson, Joon Kim, George Ku Secretary General: Yushen Lai Treasurer General: Chris Chang The CUTA Annual Meeting and Election has successfully concluded. The new officers have been duly elected by the board of governor who were present at the meeting in addition to all the mailed-in ballots. We look forward to seeing President Pyoung Koo's leadership for the next 2 years and we are committed to give him our full support. For more information on the CUTA, please contact Master Yushen Lai at: 310-212-6010 or