Athletes
Driven by dedication, passion, and perseverance, our athletes represent the future of world-class Taekwondo. Through elite training, strategic development, and unwavering commitment, they are on the path to achieving international success. Meet the champions of today and tomorrow.
Victor Rodrigues
Age: 17
Born in: 2007
Home Town: Pompano Beach
Division: -74kg - Male Senior
World Ranking Position: 3rd
Olympic Ranking Position: 14th
Accomplishments:
- 2025 USA Senior National Team Member
- 2023-2024 USA Junior National Team Member (2023 - 2024)
- 3x Jr. Pan American Medalist
- Multiple WT Senior G1/G2 Events Medalist
Chris Allen
Age: 21
Born in: 2004
Home Town: Waxhaw, North Carolina
World Class Senior Black Belt: M-58KG
Accomplishments:
- Team USA Taekwondo Olympic Academy Athlete 2022-2024
- 2023 Collegiate National Team Member
- 2023 World University Games Team Member
- Multiple World Taekwondo Senior G-Event Medalist
- 6x United States National Medalist
- 2x US National Team Member (AAU)
ZAKARI MCNAUGHTON
Age: 16
Born in: 2009
Home Town: Coral Springs , Florida
World Class Junior Black Belt: M-55KG
Accomplishments:
- 2024 USA Jr. National Champion
- 2023 US Open Bronze Medalist
- 2023 USA Jr. National Silver Medalis
BENJAMIN RODRIGUES
Age: 11
Born in: 2013
Home Town: Pompano Beach , Florida
World Class Cadet Black Belt: M-41KG
Accomplishments:
- 2024 USA Youth National Team Member
- 2024 Pan American Bronze Medalist
- 2024 USA Open G-2 Champion
- 2024 USA National Bronze Medalist
- 2023 USA National Champion
- 2022 USA Youth National Team Member
- 2022 Pan American Gold Champion
Gabriel Tiitus
Age: 12
Born in: 2013
Home Town: Coconut Creek , Florida
World Class Cadet Black Belt: M-37KG
Accomplishments:
- 2025 USA Open - G2 Bronze Medalist
- 2024 USA Youth National Team Member
- 2024 USA Open - G2 Bronze Medalist
- 2024 USA National Silver Medalist
- 2023 USA National Silver Medalist
- 2022 USA Youth National Team Member
