Squad

JUE’S TAEKWON-DO TOURNAMENT TEAM 2026

 

Training and competing at a world level.

Applications open from December 1, 2026 - January 31, 2026

Applications Open to Green Belts and above (all ages) or Students Years 13+ (All ranks).

 

The story

To be the best that you can be, this can only be achieved by challenging yourself. Competition is one of the best ways to push your limits. Striving to be the best sets our standards high.

It all started in 2006 when Master Jue took a small team to Australia for their first junior world championships. This tournament kickstarted the next 17 years of world level competitions for our studio. With every event attended, our students got a little bit better, more confident, more focused.

Squad has been designed to take our students beyond their comfort zone. Join us on this amazing martial art opportunity!

 
 
 

Goals of Squad

  • Preparing students for tournaments - NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY

    (World cup, World Games, ITF open tournaments, world championships)

  • With Consistent in-depth tournament training + attending more Competitions, you will take your Taekwon-Do skills to the next level

  • coaches for trainings

    • This is subject to change depending on the training.

  • coaches at tournaments

    • This is subject to change depending on the tournament

 

Tentative Timeline

Train as a team, win as a team

 

Selection Process

A Team and B Team

In our program, students are divided into two groups based on their skill, effort, and consistency — the A Team and the B Team. The A Team represents the top performers: those who demonstrate exceptional technique, strong discipline, and leadership both in and out of class. The B Team includes the next best students who show solid ability and great potential but are still developing the precision, focus, or experience needed to reach the top tier. This structure allows each student to train at a level that challenges them appropriately, while still motivating everyone to keep improving and aim for a spot on the A Team.

Assistant Coaches

Black Belts that are in junior and senior year of high school may also apply to be assistant coaches. Assistant coaches get a hands-on experience developing the next generation of Taekwon-Do competitors. Assistant coaches must have been in previously in Squad and/or competed internationally. Assistant coaches do not need to be in Squad 2026 to be an assistant coach.

 

Trainings in Squad

A Team

Trainings will be held once per month for 2 hours on a Sunday morning from 8 AM to 9:50 AM at the Pleasanton studio from January to November.

There will be main coaches from Jue’s Taekwon-Do.

B Team

Trainings will be held once per month for 2 hours on a Saturday morning from 8 AM to 9:50 AM at the San Ramon studio from January to November.

The coach will be one main coach and the assistant coaches.

 
 

Things to Know

  • We hope so! However, being part of Squad does not mean you are guaranteed to win and vice versa. The important part is training a lot and being focused while training.

  • No! All students can attend a tournament, regardless if they are on Squad or not.

  • Students focused on competition should be attending the later classes such as the 8 PM class. Before Squad, the only training options our black belts and instructors had were attending weekday classes and black belt class.

  • Students that are not part of Squad will not be able to participate in Squad trainings.

 

Commitments

Student’s commitment

  • Commitment to attend classes weekly (recommended at least 4 class hours for color belts, 7 class hours for black belts)

  • In-house and non-Jue’s Taekwon-Do tournament participation

  • Must own at least 1 pair of enclosed hand gear

Squad Details

  • Upon acceptance, registration is $400 per student

  • What’s included?

    • A 2026 Squad jacket ($100 value)

    • A Custom Team Jue uniform ($70 - $120 value)

    • Participation in all Jue’s Taekwon-Do | Tul World Tul series seminars and Jue’s Taekwon-Do in-house tournaments at no additional cost ($340 value)

    • Separate trainings for Squad members

 

Be Part of the squadron

Are you a parent or a squad member that wants to show more unity at events? We’ll be offering a Squad 2026 team shirt available for pre-order upon registration! Each shirt will be roughly $20 which can be charged to your card on file (if the minimum quantity is met)

 

I’m ready to take my training to the next level

And be a champion!

Squad 2026 ends August 15, 2025

To apply, complete the application below. Both student and parent/guardian will need to complete their respective sections. Admission into Squad may take into account your previous participation in in-house, national, and international tournaments, class attendance, and work ethic. Application closes January 1, 2026. If application is accepted, you will receive a link to register. Registration fee is $400 per student.