April 10, 2026 (Charlotte NC)– USA TAEKWONDO UNVEILS TEAM USA INAUGURAL NATIONAL TAEKWONDO DEMONSTRATION TEAM  — A NEW ERA BEGINS.

This July in Charlotte, NC, the nation’s top demonstration teams will battle for history at the 2026 U.S. National Taekwondo Championships, where one team will earn the title of the inaugural Team USA National Demonstration Team. The champions will take center stage with a featured performance at the 2027 U.S. Open Championships in Las Vegas, NV. Registration opens w/e April 17, 2026 at usataekwondo.sport80.com.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Taekwondo (USATKD) is thrilled to announce this groundbreaking moment for American taekwondo: the qualifying of the first‑ever Team USA National Taekwondo Demo Team. This milestone elevates one of the sport’s most electrifying disciplines—where power, creativity, and precision collide—into the national spotlight like never before.

Demonstration teams have long been the heartbeat of taekwondo culture, captivating audiences around the world and inspiring athletes of all ages. Now, for the first time in U.S. history, demonstration athletes will have the opportunity to compete for an official Team USA title and represent the nation on some of the sport’s biggest stages.

Teams from across the country are invited to Charlotte, North Carolina, July 1–5, to compete at the 2026 U.S. National Taekwondo Championships for the honor of becoming the inaugural Team USA National Taekwondo Demo Team.

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