Unity.

Character.

Discipline.

TaeKwonDo, the Olympic martial art that unites us all, is currently experiencing unprecedented growth worldwide. Major tournaments, including the Olympics, World Championships, and Asian Games, have attracted enthusiastic crowds and support from sports lovers.

In line with this vision, the Annual Chicago Taekwondo Open, hosted by ONG TAEKWONDO ACADEMY - OTA-USA, continually aims to bring together Taekwondo athletes for a spectacular display of talent, skills, and competitive spirit, providing exciting and inspiring high quality and professional Taekwondo tournament experience.

Schedule poster for the 19th Chicago Taekwondo Open with events on December 6 and 7, including Olympic sparring, virtual sparring, board breaking, and traditional poomsae, held at OTA-USA Central Gymnasium and Ridgewood High School.
Athletes Inquire Here
Coach Tournament Packet Here
Medal for the 2014 U.S. Open Taekwondo Championship awarded by the World Taekwondo Academy, featuring a gold globe, red and blue taekwondo fighters, and the American flag.
Group photo of students, teachers, and martial arts practitioners in a gymnasium at Ridgewood High School, with a mascot and banners indicating the school's location and martial arts club, in front of a sign that reads "Home of the Rebels".
Students in karate uniforms sitting on mats inside a gymnasium, with spectators and officials present, in a martial arts competition.
Indoor martial arts event with many children wearing white uniforms and black belts, seated at tables, and adults in suits standing and clapping in the background. Spectators are seated in bleachers, and the gym walls are painted green and white.
Children in martial arts uniforms sitting on the floor at a martial arts event inside a gymnasium, with an audience of spectators sitting behind them.
Group of children and adult in martial arts uniforms standing in a gymnasium with medals on a table and banners in the background.