Global Talent and Martial Arts Spirit on Full Display at 2025 UMKS Regional Invitational

The energy was electric, the talent unmatched, and the spirit unforgettable as United Mirae Kuk Sool (UMKS) hosted its 2025 Regional Martial Arts Invitational on April 11–12 in Woodside, California. With nearly 200 competitors traveling in from across the globe, the event was a celebration of tradition, technique, and community.

The competitor earns points based on their medal placement in the event. A first-place medal is worth 5 points, second place is worth 3 points, third place is worth 2 points and fourth place is worth 1 point.

Grand Champion Titles: All-Around Excellence

UMKS Grand Champion awards are earned by black belts who demonstrate superior performance across multiple events, including forms, weapons, techniques, sparring, and breaking. Winners are determined by total points across these divisions.

• 1st Dahn 12 & Under (Female): Hana Preston (Evolution Martial Arts, UK) - 28 points

• 1st Dahn 12 & Under (Male): Dustin Nguyen (Burlingame Martial Arts, USA) - 23 points

• 1st Dahn 13 & 14 (Male): Justin Eng (Burlingame Martial Arts, USA) - 22 points

• 1st Dahn 13-17 (Female): Francesca Radzyminkski (Burlingame Martial Arts, USA) - 21 points

• Ist Dahn 15-17 (Male): Diego Lopez (Menlo Park Martial Arts, USA) - 16 points

• 1st Dahn 18-29 years (Male): Aron Martin (Burlingame Martial Arts, USA) - 26 points

• 1st Dahn 30+ (Female): Jennifer Roberts (One Mind Martial Arts, UK) - 29 points

• 1st Dahn 30 + (Male): Chris Ewen (One Mind Martial Arts, UK) - 25 points

• 2nd Dahn 29 & Under (Combined): KSN Katelyn McGrotty (One Mind Martial Arts, UK) - 25 points

• 2nd Dahn Adult 30 + (Female): KSN Judith Syme (Evolution Martial Arts, UK) - 24 points

• 2nd Dahn Adult 30+ (Male): KSN Bill Stadtlander (Burlingame Martial Arts, USA) - 24 points

• 3rd Dahn & 4th Dahn (Combined): SBN Richard Steel (Steel Martial Arts, UK) - 21 points

Mirae Champions: Mastery in Specialty Divisions

Mirae Champion titles are awarded based on combined scores from Bong 2 Staff, Bae Ki Sword, and Fight Choreography. These titles reflect exceptional skill in advanced performance categories.

• 1st Dahn 12 & Under (Combined): Arthur Martin (Burlingame Martial Arts, USA) - 12 points

• 1st Dahn 13 & 15 (Combined): Mark Roberts (One Mind Martial Arts, UK) - 11 points

• 1st Dahn 15-17 (Combined): Jordan Patton (Menlo Park Martial Arts, USA) - 8 points

• 1st Dahn 18-29 (Combined): Aron Martin (Burlingame Martial Arts, USA) - 13 points

• 1st Dahn 30+ (Combined): Ben Woo (Burlingame Martial Arts, USA) - 11 points

• 2nd Dahn 18-29 (Combined): KSN Kaylana Bunn (Vitality Martial Arts, USA) - 12 points

• 2nd Dahn 30+ (Combined): KSN Bill Stadtlander (Burlingame Martial Arts, USA) - 13 points

• 3rd Dahn & 4th Dahn (Combined): SBN Richard Steel (Steel Martial Arts, UK) - 15 points

Congratulations to all of our Grand Champions and Mirae Champions!

2025 Champions with Our Founder, CSJKJN Sung Jin Su