USA Taekwondo
Justin Faiferlick is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in sales, coaching, and martial arts. Currently serving as a Sales Consultant at Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota since July 2024, Justin focuses on customer satisfaction and the quality of services offered. As the Owner and CEO of Next Edge Performance since January 2020, Justin oversees a health and wellness center dedicated to performance and recovery. With over 30 years of experience at Faiferlick Martial Arts, Justin instructs and coaches students in Tae Kwon Do, emphasizing personal development. Additionally, Justin holds various leadership roles, including Deputy Commissioner and Judge for the Iowa Athletic Commission, National Coach for USA Taekwondo, and coaching positions with the United States Air Force. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Management with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from American Military University and a Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship from Buena Vista University.
USA Taekwondo
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The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) recognizes USA Taekwondo (USAT) as the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of Taekwondo in the United States. A primary function of the NGB is to conduct national and international events in its sport. Taekwondo and the Olympic Games The object of Taekwondo is to land kicks and punches on your opponent’s scoring zones: one point is awarded for a valid kick or punch to the torso, two points for a valid spinning kick, three points for a valid kick to the head and four points for a turning kick to the head. The action takes place inside an 8m x 8m zone called a court, with each contest made up of three two-minute rounds. Over their standard white uniform, known as a ‘Dobok’, competitors wear colored protective equipment. The competitor wearing blue is referred to as ‘Chung’, while the competitor in red is ‘Hong’. Olympic Taekwondo, past and present Taekwondo made its debut as a demonstration sport at the Seoul 1988 Games, but was not officially added to the Olympic programme until the Sydney 2000 Games. Since then, USA Taekwondo has earned eight Olympic medals-- two gold, two silver and four bronze. Mailing Address: USA Taekwondo, One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 National Office Phone Number: (719) 866-4632 National Office Fax Number: (719) 866-4642