Ignite the Champion Within
Find the power of perseverance and discipline within you.
Ignite the Champion Within
Find the power of perseverance and discipline within you.
About The Warm Up Taekwondo Championship
Our Mission
The Warm Up Taekwondo Championships was conceived with the aim of providing athletes the chance to apply their training beyond the confines of the training ring. The challenge with local or smaller tournaments often lies in the limited opportunities for competition, hindering the learning and growth process. The structure of The Warm Up Taekwondo Championships is designed to address this by ensuring each athlete has a minimum of three chances to showcase their skills in a competitive setting. Our overarching goal is to nurture a pipeline of athletes capable of excelling at the highest levels of major competitions, such as the U.S. Open and National Championships. Drawing from my experience as a former national team member, I understand the pivotal role that experiences outside the training floor played in applying skills successfully in competitions. While learning is crucial, tournaments serve as a platform to apply acquired knowledge, akin to a pop quiz that tests practical understanding. The tournament's scheduling provides athletes with valuable opportunities to compete and compare skill levels, a crucial element often lacking in contemporary Taekwondo competitions. This repeated exposure allows athletes to refine their decision-making skills, make clutch decisions, and ultimately progress towards success. I attribute much of my own success to the practice matches that helped elevate my skill level. . The Warm Up Taekwondo Championships seeks to provide athletes with the necessary opportunities to practice, compete, and propel themselves towards their aspiration of making the national team.
BONUS Sparring Training
We are adding even MORE value to the 2026 The Warm Up Taekwondo Championships with an exclusive Sparring Seminar the night before the tournament featuring 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist Terrence Jennings!
Tj’s incredible accolades include:
2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist (London)
2016 Olympic Alternate
Coach of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program (2018–2024)
2020 Olympic Team Coach (Team USA Taekwondo)
Medalist at the 2009 University World Games & 2011 Pan American Games
Location: Wyndham Garden Greensboro
Address: 415 S. Swing Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409
Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Agenda:
Warm-Up & Movement Drills
Basic Kicking & Concepts
Light Exchange for Placement & Contact Management
30-Minute Q&A Session
Early Registration: $75 (before December 20th)
Late Registration: $100(till January 22nd)
Must be registered for The Warm Up Taekwondo Championships to participate!
This is a 1.5-hour training session + Q&A designed to give competitors the tools to level up their game, just in time for the big event!
With that being said, our mission has always been to prepare athletes of today and tomorrow for success. This seminar is another way we’re delivering on that promise, don’t miss this chance to train with one of the best and take your skills to the next level!!!
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Experienced Creator
As a seasoned ex-national team member, Master Bernard Posey participated in more than 300 competitions spanning from the age of 4 to 25. With this extensive experience, he gained insights into the essential elements for the smooth and efficient execution of competitions. Our goal is to cultivate a strong athlete pipeline, aiming to elevate the performance of U.S. athletes in any competition.
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