Robelis Despaigne biography: 13 things about UFC fighter born in Santiago de Cuba

Robelis Despaigne Sanquet is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and taekwondo practitioner born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. His fight name is The Bad Boy. Fighting out of Florida, United States, Despaigne is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Here are 13 more things about … Continue reading Robelis Despaigne biography: 13 things about UFC fighter born in Santiago de Cuba

Lake in the Hills, Illinois taekwondo instructor Allen Nguyen denied pretrial release

Allen Q. Nguyen, 29, of Huntley, Illinois, United States worked as a martial arts teacher at Ha’s Taekwondo Academy in Lake of the Hills, Illinois. He is currently in jail. Nguyen rented a room at a residence on Auburn Court in Huntley. While living there, he allegedly possessed child pornography. In June 2023, the National Center … Continue reading Lake in the Hills, Illinois taekwondo instructor Allen Nguyen denied pretrial release

Sausalito, California police arrest taekwondo instructor Joshua Boyes; Bail set at $100K

Joshua Theodore Boyes, 35, of Richmond, Contra Costa County, California, United States is a martial artist. He was hired by the government of Sausalito, Marin County, California to teach taekwondo at a facility owned by the city. On March 1, 2023, Boyes allegedly molested a female student, 10, in his class at the facility. On … Continue reading Sausalito, California police arrest taekwondo instructor Joshua Boyes; Bail set at $100K

Former Ateneo de Manila University student banned from Philippine Taekwondo Association events

A male taekwondo practitioner was dismissed from Ateneo de Manila University for bullying and banned indefinitely by the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA). The PTA allows reinstatement contingent upon supervised counseling and rehabilitation. Failure to comply will result in expulsion. Filipino taekwondo legend Monsour del Rosario criticized the student's actions.

Taekwondo practitioner asks teen to choose between assault and dignity

Ateneo de Manila University expelled a junior high student for bullying another student in a viral video. The victim's parents have spoken out, emphasizing their son's dignity despite his assault. They expressed a desire for him to be seen as a resilient young man rather than just a victim of bullying.

ONE Championship so Asian? Chatri Sityodtong explains

Launched on July 14, 2011 by Chatri Sityodtong and Victor Cui, ONE Championship has become the largest global sports media property in Asian history. Currently, the organization has 10 champions in 11 divisions, six of which are Asians. The only reigning ONE Championship champions who are not Asian are Ben “Funky” Askren, Bibiano “The Flash” … Continue reading ONE Championship so Asian? Chatri Sityodtong explains