Cali Kicks Martial Arts Academy

🇺🇸 DAY 4 | USAT NATIONAL TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS 🇺🇸
We wrapped up Day 4 of the USAT National Taekwondo Championships with unforgettable moments, valuable lessons, and outstanding performances from our athletes.
Allan Lopez 🥇 Gold Medal
Cadet Sparring (-65 kg) Blue Belt

Erick Ordonez🥉 Bronze Medal
Cadet Sparring (-37 kg) Green Belt

Valentino Reyes🥉 Bronze Medal
Tiger Sparring (+33 kg) Blue Belt

We also had one athlete Daniel Ceja advance to the preliminary rounds in a highly competitive division.
While we always strive for the highest results, we couldn't be more proud of every member of Team CaliKicks. Each athlete stepped onto the mat with courage, determination, and heart, representing our academy with honor.
Every match is an opportunity to learn. Every challenge helps us grow. Every experience makes us stronger.
Today, we celebrate not only the medals but also the resilience, discipline, sportsmanship, and fighting spirit shown by every competitor.
The journey doesn't end here. We will continue to train harder, learn from every experience, and come back even stronger.
Congratulations to all of our athletes and families! Thank you for representing CaliKicks with pride. The best is yet to come! 💙🥋
Let's keep moving forward!

🥇🇺🇸 USAT National Championships 2026 | Day 2
Charlotte, North Carolina
What a memorable day for Team CaliKicks!
Congratulations to Bryan on becoming the 2026 USAT National Champion in the Junior Sparring -65 kg division! 🥋🔥
Bryan started the day with an outstanding performance, dominating his opening match against a talented athlete from Texas to earn his spot in the finals.
The championship match against Maryland was everything a national final should be. After dropping the first round, Bryan stayed composed, adjusted his strategy, and battled back to win a very close second round. With everything on the line, he entered the third round with incredible determination, taking control of the match and finishing with a commanding lead to claim the National Championship.
Champions are not defined by never facing adversity—they are defined by how they respond to it. Bryan showed resilience, discipline, and the heart of a true competitor.
Congratulations, Bryan! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off. Your CaliKicks family is incredibly proud of you.
Day 2 comes to an unforgettable close with another incredible achievement for our team. Onward to the next challenge!
🥇 National Champion
📍 USAT National Championships 2026
🇺🇸 Charlotte, North Carolina

🇺🇸🥈 USAT Nationals 2026 | Charlotte, North Carolina
What an incredible day for Team CaliKicks!
Congratulations to Iker Pacheco for earning the National Runner-Up title and bringing home the Silver Medal in the Cadet World Class 65+ kg division at the 2026 USAT National Championships.
Iker had an outstanding performance throughout the day. He dominated his first match by point gap, followed it with an incredible comeback victory in his second match—finishing with a spectacular spinning kick to the head in the final second to secure another point-gap win.
His championship match was a hard-fought battle against a tough opponent. Despite a few penalty points that made the difference, Iker never stopped fighting and showed the heart of a true champion.
We couldn't be more proud of your dedication, discipline, and determination. This silver medal is not the finish line—it's just the beginning of an exciting journey.
Congratulations, Iker! Your CaliKicks family is proud of you. The future is bright! 🥋💙

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads in our CaliKicks family!
This week, we celebrated our annual Father's Week, and what an incredible experience it was.
Throughout the week, fathers stepped onto the mat alongside their children, sharing smiles, challenges, victories, and unforgettable moments together. Watching families train side by side reminded us that martial arts is about much more than kicks and punches—it's about building character, strengthening bonds, and creating memories that last a lifetime.
Thank you to all the dads who took time out of their busy schedules to join us. Your presence, support, and example mean more than words can express.
Happy Father's Day from all of us at CaliKicks Martial Arts Academy. We are honored to be part of your family's journey.