Grandmaster Gustavo Pope and his team — including Master Lindsay August, Master Barry Rivera and Christian Pope — from the Pope Taekwondo Academy traveled to the Vero Beach Classic competition on Saturday, Feb. 4 to participate in a day-long event that featured judo, weapons, forms, self-defense, flag sparring and point fighting divisions at the Vero Beach High School’s John B. Witt Gymnasium.
Sweeping in many categories, PTA students performed with confidence, focus and a sense of pride representing their school and returning home with arms full of trophies and medals.
“To say we are proud of our students would be an understatement,” Grandmaster Pope said. “We are really shining, as almost all of our students have returned to in-school practice, and we are very fortunate to have many new students now joining us at our newest location at 1149 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach.”
Master Barry Rivera agreed. “It is a true testament to how resilient, both young and old, can be when faced with a challenge,” he said. “This was our first in-person competition, and we look forward to many more.”
For more information about the academy, or to sign up for a complimentary class, visit www.popetaekwondoacademy.com and view the curriculum and class schedules.
