June 22, 2025 — Surrounded by athletes from around the world during the Hankuk Dream Team TKD Camp held in South Florida this weekend, Coach Jesus Ramal and Coach Suvi Mikkonen of  Hankuk International School and Coach Lucas Rodrigues of the Harvest Taekwondo Program officially announced a global partnership dedicated to empowering athletes to reach their fullest potential and pursue their Olympic dreams.

This international partnership marks the beginning of a dynamic collaboration between two programs led by coaches and professionals committed to the relentless pursuit of excellence, unity, sportsmanship, and cross-cultural respect.

“This partnership is about unlocking potential, expanding taekwondo ability, and transforming athletes from amateurs to professionals,” said Coach Lucas Rodrigues. “The Hankuk | Harvest collective will show athletes that their Olympic dream is not just a dream, it’s viable and attainable.”

By joining forces, Hankuk and Harvest are building a joint culture of excellence—a global taekwondo family where athletes from diverse backgrounds challenge, support, and elevate one another on the journey to greatness.

The collaboration will feature Olympic-level coaching strategies, cross-training opportunities and joint camps in both Spain and

the United States for athlete development and to foster international unity. In time, it will also offer coordinated competition support and travel, all designed to advance athletes’ opportunities to help them realize their goals.

“We are laying the foundation for a unified program where excellence is expected and achieved, high-performance training is accessible, financial assistance is available, and athletes are globally connected,” said Coach Jesus Ramal.

Coach Suvi Mikkonen added, “Athletes grow when they are inspired by each other. This alliance brings together not just talent, but heart, discipline, and a shared vision of excellence.”

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