Foot-Farting for $50: Is Grand Prix Challenge Worth Your Money?

We discuss the challenges and opportunities facing USA Taekwondo, from centralized training models to athlete development disappointments, while celebrating TJ's exciting announcement of a new Peak Performance Training Center in Charlotte.

• TJ announces the opening of his new Peak Performance Training Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
• The Grand Prix Challenge ticket prices are unexpectedly high at $50 per day
• Taekwondo has failed to expand its Olympic presence while other sports continue adding events
• Modern competitive Taekwondo technique has deteriorated compared to previous generations
• UFC fighters like Jair Rodriguez show impressive Taekwondo skills at the highest level of MMA
• Centralized training models have proven ineffective with only two male athletes participating
• Junior development funding is virtually non-existent, creating a broken pipeline for future champions
• Eight years of current leadership has shown little improvement in international results
• The U22 tournament received inadequate support despite being crucial for Olympic development
• A results-oriented approach with accountability is needed to revitalize USA Taekwondo