Welcome Masters, Coaches, all participants, and spectators. Thank you for joining us on this wonderful day.

As a President of California Taekwondo Committee (CTC) and Kukkiwon-­ USA, I am excited to introduce the 1st Los Angeles Invitational Taekwondo Championship/ Kukkiwon Taekwondo Hanmadang. I am absolutely certain that this tournament will showcase Taekwondo competition at the highest level and establish itself as a world-­class Taekwondo event.

2019 marks our 1st year hosting this tournament. Utilizing the latest state-­of-­the-­art technology, Los Angeles Invitational Taekwondo Championship promises to be the most exciting one to date. All rings will be equipped with an electronic scoring system, with monitor displays for each ring. We pledge to do everything in our ability to ensure that all of the matches are most accurate and fair. We also aim to ensure that everyone in the tournament, young and old, beginner and professional athlete alike, get the full experience of Taekwondo spirit.

I want to thank the California Taekwondo Committee (CTC) members for their hard work in putting together this year’s tournament and I hope everyone have a great time.