Hey! My name is Kevin Mejia (@kev4point) and I am a co-host on The Taekwondo Podcast (@theTKDpodcast).
Influenced by my older brother and The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, I started Taekwondo in ‘95. Some of my Taekwondo career highlights include Canadian Jr. National Champ, Jr. National Team member at Jr. World Championships, US Open Bronze, participant at the ’09 Universiade and too many national silver medals.
Upon graduating from NAIT’s Personal Trainer Program, I stepped away from Taekwondo for a few years and started my own personal training company. I’ve always had a passion for helping others meet their goals, whether it be helping them get stronger, improve endurance/conditioning and or increasing flexibility to name a few. However, life wasn’t the same without Taekwondo so I got back into it and opened my own Edmonton based school, 4Point Taekwondo (@4pointtkd) in 2015. Teaching students the value of respect and discipline through martial arts has been very rewarding. In addition to this, entrepreneurship is another passion I have discovered and have pursued which led me to start my own equipment company Aurum Martial Arts (@aumartialarts).
I believe that learning never stops. I am always looking to grow and enhance my skills and knowledge as a coach. I hope the information which The Taekwondo Podcast brings to its audience will help better athletes, coaches and students in the game.
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Proud of these guys. They started taekwondo just over three years ago when we were still in a community hall. Today they medaled at their first international event.
On Cody’s first class he was convinced he could run faster in his Naruto pose and the only sport he played prior was E-Sports. Cody started his day strong with a 19-0 win. I am especially proud of his second match where he went down 16-0 and persevered to win it no quit. In his third match he fell short to a very good and experienced player. For only his fourth tournament as a black belt and his first tournament outside of the province, a silver at an international tournament is something to be proud of.
Gershwin trained hard for this event but unfortunately there was no competitors in his weight category. Had an exhibition with an older competitor and was great experience.
Our friend Lovedeep from ultimate yyc also had a very good showing in a division with very experienced players. After four tough fights Lovedeep ended with a second place finish.
This is the first large event I went to as only a coach. I think we’ve proven that we belong at these larger events. We’re proud of our results but not yet satisfied knowing our potential is much greater. With hard work and consistency we know we’ll improve.
