Team Formation
We are building a committed group of athletes and families who want structured preparation for higher-level competition, regardless of current school or martial arts style.
Taekwondo-based competition team for open martial arts events
Dragon Spirit Martial Arts
Building a focused competition program for athletes preparing to train, travel, and compete at AAU Taekwondo Nationals in 2027 and open martial arts tournaments.
Focus
Competition team development
Goal
AAU Taekwondo Nationals 2027
Instructor
Thomas Werner Master Instructor
Competition Team
Training for athletes with a goal
Dragon Spirit Martial Arts is rooted in Taekwondo while also training for open martial arts tournaments. Students of all ages, all ranks, all schools, and all martial arts styles are welcome if they want national-level competition training.
Athletes may continue training with their home school while joining the Nationals team for focused preparation. Belt rank advancement is emphasized for national competitors; the primary mission is developing elite competitors rather than operating as a traditional weekly class school.
Elite Athlete Development
Training emphasis includes fundamentals, forms, poomsae, sparring readiness, weapons, breaking, conditioning, discipline, and competition mindset.
National Team Path
The program is being organized around a long runway toward AAU Taekwondo Nationals in 2027 and open martial arts tournaments for athletes serious about national-level competition.
2027 Nationals
AAU Taekwondo Nationals preparation
The next chapter of Dragon Spirit Martial Arts is built around competition readiness, team standards, and preparing athletes to attend AAU Taekwondo Nationals in 2027. This team is open to athletes from any school or martial arts style who want respectful, focused national-level preparation.
Selection
Welcome motivated athletes
Set expectations for commitment
Preparation
Build skills and conditioning
Develop competition habits
Nationals
Form a traveling team
Attend AAU Taekwondo Nationals in 2027
Proven Competition Experience
2025 AAU Nationals results
Dragon Spirit athletes have already stepped onto the national stage. The 2025 Nationals team included Mr. Matt Rosburg and Ms. Amelia Werner, coached by Master Thomas Werner.
2025 AAU Nationals
Ms. Amelia Werner
- Gold in creative weapons forms
- Silver in continuous point sparring
- Bronze in traditional point sparring
2025 AAU Nationals
Mr. Matt Rosburg
- Gold in continuous point sparring
- Gold in traditional weapons
- Gold in power hand breaking
- Gold in traditional forms
- Bronze in point sparring
2025 Nationals Team Members: Mr. Matt Rosburg, Ms. Amelia Werner, coached by Master Thomas Werner.
About The Dojang
A place to train with purpose
Dragon Spirit Martial Arts is built around Taekwondo as a holistic pursuit: physical skill, mental discipline, ethical conduct, and personal growth under pressure.
Led by Thomas Werner, Master Instructor, the school now emphasizes elite competition development rooted in courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. Taekwondo is the main style, but the team welcomes athletes from any martial arts background and is designed to complement, not disrespect, an athlete's home school.
01
Courtesy and Integrity
Students learn respect for instructors, fellow students, traditions, and the training space.
02
Perseverance
Rank progress rewards consistent effort, technical growth, and the willingness to keep improving.
03
Self-Control and Spirit
Training challenges students to stay composed, make wise choices, and never give up.
Student Handbook
Path to Black Belt
The student handbook covers school expectations, dojang etiquette, Taekwondo terminology, rank requirements, testing procedures, and the student creed.
Open Handbook
Courtesy
Integrity
Perseverance
Self-Control
Indomitable Spirit
Visit or ask a question
Interested in the team?
Send a note with the athlete's age, current rank, style, home school if applicable, competition experience, goals, and the best way to reach you.
info@dragonspiritdojang.com
(605) 305-6054
Facebook: Dragon Spirit Dojang
Training location to be announced