Your Support Gets Them To The Mat
I do the training. I just need help getting to the tournament.
CAPA athlete, age 11
2026–2027 Tournament Season
Helping Young Taekwondo Athletes Compete, Grow, And Reach Their Potential.
CAPA Athletics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting ATA Taekwondo student-athletes and the families and businesses who help make their season possible.
10–12
Tournaments Per Year
80%
Goes To The Athlete
501(c)(3)
Tax-Deductible
Get Involved
Two Ways To Be Part Of The Team
Whether you're a parent ready to enroll your athlete or a business looking to sponsor one, here's where to go.
For Families
Enroll your athlete, take part in fundraising, and get support all season long.
Explore Athlete EnrollmentFor Local Businesses
Sponsor a local competitor, support youth development, and promote your business all season.
Explore Sponsorship
Who We Are
Family-Run. Athlete-Focused.
CAPA stands for Competitor and Parent Association — a nonprofit built by ATA Taekwondo athletes and families, for ATA Taekwondo athletes and families.
Our student-athletes train hard and compete often — averaging 10 to 12 tournaments a year, traveling to events both close to home and across the country. The season runs July through July, opening with the Super 20 series; from there, athletes work toward State and District Champion titles, and our top 10 finishers qualify for Worlds. Every one of those tournaments comes with entry fees, travel costs, gear, and the everyday expenses of chasing a black belt at the competitive level.
CAPA Athletics exists to close that gap. We partner with local businesses and community sponsors so cost is never the reason an athlete has to sit out a season. It's a straightforward mission: keep kids and families competing.
80% of every sponsorship and donation dollar goes directly into the individual athlete's account — supporting their tournament fees, travel, and equipment.
- 01 Competitor & Parent Association of ATA Taekwondo A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- 02 10–12 tournaments annually, local and national 2026–2027 season
- 03 80% of proceeds go direct to the athlete Tournament fees, travel & equipment
- 04 Tax ID 99-3164988 Contributions are tax-deductible
- 05 July–July competition season Super 20 → State & Districts → Worlds (top 10)
Beyond The Belt
It's Never Just About The Kick
ATA Taekwondo calls it going Beyond the Belt — the idea that what a student gains from training and competing goes far past the trophies.
Finding Their Voice
Some kids walk in shy and walk out ready to speak up for themselves — in class, at school, anywhere.
Respect, Everywhere
Bowing to an instructor becomes respect for parents, teachers, and teammates — on and off the mat.
Learning Through Adversity
Losing a match teaches something winning never could. Every setback becomes part of the story.
Testing For Rank
Between tournaments, there's also testing for rank — the belt promotions that mark real progress, one stripe at a time.
Every Win Is Personal
Taekwondo isn't a team sport. Every match, every belt, every win belongs to one kid and the work they put in.
Behind Every Tournament
The Moments You Make Possible
A season isn't just medals and standings — it's a string of small moments that add up to something bigger.
The Car Ride
Snacks packed, gear checked twice, a belt folded just right in the back seat. Nobody says it out loud, but everyone's thinking about the same three minutes.
The Bow
Before anything else, a bow to the ring. It's tradition and respect — and for a nine-year-old, the last calm second before everything speeds up.
The Wait
Judges raise their score cards, one to ten, and for a second the whole ring goes quiet. Sometimes first and second place come down to a single point.
The Walk Back
It's never really about the medal. It's catching that proud look on your family's face at the edge of the mat — and then immediately turning to see how your classmates did.
Meet The Team
Our Athletes
Sample profile cards, built and ready to go — each one gets swapped in with a real athlete's name, photo, and story as soon as CAPA sends them over.
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Taekwondo
Athlete
Name:Avery Lucas
Titles:2x State Champ, 2x District Champ
Background:
Avery is 8 years old. At age 2, an MRI showed she'd had a stroke in utero that led to a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, right-side hemiplegia — mild, but it affects her physically. We were determined to grow her confidence, strength, and balance, and Taekwondo has done exactly that. She was recently named State Champion in California for both forms and sparring.
Fun Facts:
- Hobbies:Arts & crafts
- Food:Grilled chicken
- Movie:Lilo & Stitch
- Snacks:Strawberries
Life Motto:
“Be kind and do your best.”
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Taekwondo
Athlete
Name:[Athlete Name]
Nickname:[Nickname]
Weapon Of Choice:[e.g. Nunchaku]
Background:
[Add 2–3 sentences about this athlete's Taekwondo journey — how long they've competed, their strengths, what makes them a great teammate.]
Fun Facts:
- Hobbies:[Hobby]
- Food:[Favorite food]
- Movie:[Favorite movie]
- Snacks:[Favorite snack]
Life Motto:
“[Add their favorite quote or motto]”
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Taekwondo
Athlete
Name:[Athlete Name]
Nickname:[Nickname]
Weapon Of Choice:[e.g. Escrima Sticks]
Background:
[Add 2–3 sentences about this athlete's Taekwondo journey — how long they've competed, their strengths, what makes them a great teammate.]
Fun Facts:
- Hobbies:[Hobby]
- Food:[Favorite food]
- Movie:[Favorite movie]
- Snacks:[Favorite snack]
Life Motto:
“[Add their favorite quote or motto]”
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Taekwondo
Athlete
Name:[Athlete Name]
Nickname:[Nickname]
Weapon Of Choice:[e.g. Sword]
Background:
[Add 2–3 sentences about this athlete's Taekwondo journey — how long they've competed, their strengths, what makes them a great teammate.]
Fun Facts:
- Hobbies:[Hobby]
- Food:[Favorite food]
- Movie:[Favorite movie]
- Snacks:[Favorite snack]
Life Motto:
“[Add their favorite quote or motto]”