Support Texas Taekwondo!
Texas Taekwondo is the largest martial arts and RecSports club at The University of Texas at Austin, dedicated to the practice of WT (Kukkiwon) Taekwondo. As a club, we embrace the essence of Taekwondo—"the way of kicking and punching"—through two primary disciplines: Poomsae, a series of structured forms that showcase technique and precision, and Olympic-style sparring (Kyorugi), a dynamic and competitive combat sport.
Open to all experience levels, from beginners to USA national team athletes, Texas Taekwondo provides a supportive and inclusive community where members can grow, train and achieve their goals. Whether refining skills, competing at the highest levels, or simply staying active, our club empowers individuals while collectively striving for excellence.
Texas Taekwondo is raising funds to support our growing program and maintain our tradition of excellence. We strive to provide high-quality training and competition opportunities for athletes of all levels.
Your contributions directly impact our ability to operate at a high level, covering essential expenses such as training equipment, athlete gear, and specialized coaching. Most importantly, your support helps us send as many athletes as possible to the National Collegiate Taekwondo Championships each spring by subsidizing travel expenses, accommodations, and tournament fees.
With your generosity, we can proudly represent UT Austin, build on our legacy of five consecutive national championships, and empower our student-athletes to excel as martial artists, competitors, and leaders. Your support removes financial barriers, enabling us to balance rigorous academics with elite training and compete at the highest level, bringing honor to the university.
One of our national champions shared:
"Competing at Collegiate Nationals was a dream come true. Without the club’s support, I wouldn’t have been able to afford the travel and tournament costs. The experience pushed me beyond my limits and showed me what’s possible when we work together as a team."
Your gift ensures that every dedicated student, regardless of financial background, has the opportunity to train, compete, and represent UT Austin with pride. By investing in Texas Taekwondo, you are shaping the future of our athletes and strengthening the legacy of excellence that defines our program.
Gifts to Texas Taekwondo contribute to...
Advocates 📣
Community Advocates
Generated 3274 clicks and 310 gifts, totaling $35,401Soh Nishiyama
Generated 302 clicks and 116 gifts, totaling $19,672Luke Mastrian
Generated 339 clicks and 233 gifts, totaling $18,348David Griffin
Generated 170 clicks and 61 gifts, totaling $11,515Randall Ford
Generated 113 clicks and 16 gifts, totaling $5,825Anna Boxall
Generated 294 clicks and 21 gifts, totaling $3,765Mark Carella
Generated 130 clicks and 18 gifts, totaling $3,717Victoria Mena
Generated 96 clicks and 7 gifts, totaling $3,560Sam Zarou
Generated 71 clicks and 21 gifts, totaling $3,260Katelyn Rood
Generated 173 clicks and 16 gifts, totaling $3,233
Advocates, you have until 10:00 p.m. CST to solidify your rankings. Good luck!
Gift Count Leaders
1. Luke Mastrian – 232
2. Soh Nishiyama – 116
3. David Griffin – 59
4. Jacob – 38
5. Rizky Pratama – 29
Dollars Raised Leaders
1. Soh Nishiyama – $19,672
2. Luke Mastrian – $18,338
3. David Griffin – $11,414.60
4. Randall Ford – $5,675
5. Mark Carella – $3,717
Winners will be announced on May 1.
34 days ago by Pablo MoraLonghorns, this is the final sprint of 40 Hours for the Forty Acres!
Make your final gift now and help push us across the finish line at 10:00 p.m. CST.
Competing on a leaderboard? Every gift and share can still change the standings and this is your last chance to claim advocate incentives.
34 days ago by Pablo MoraFinal hour, Advocates! Nothing is locked in! Every share and every gift can still change the leaderboard. The top five advocates in each challenge earn extra match dollars for the designation of their choice.
Gift Count Leaders
1. Luke Mastrian – 231
2. Soh Nishiyama – 116
3. David Griffin – 59
4. Jacob – 38
5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon – 25
Dollars Raised Leaders
1. Soh Nishiyama – $19,672
2. Luke Mastrian – $18,288
3. David Griffin – $11,414.60
4. Randall Ford – $5,675
5. Mark Carella – $3,717
One final update will be placed on the 40 for Forty site at 9:30 p.m. CST.
34 days ago by Pablo MoraHere’s where things stand right now in our Advocate Challenges. Every share and every gift counts, nothing is locked in yet. Remember that the top five advocates for each challenge get additional match dollars for a designation of their choice.
Current Leaders
Advocate Challenge: Gift Count Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest number of gifts so far:
1. Luke Mastrian - 189 gifts
2. Soh Nishiyama - 76 gifts
3. David Griffin - 48 gifts
4. Jacob - 27 gifts
5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon - 23 gifts
Advocate Challenge: Dollars Raised Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest cumulative dollars so far:
1. Soh Nishiyama - $13,950
2. Luke Mastrian - $13,428
3. David Griffin - $9,695
4. Randall Ford - $5,475
5. Mark Carella - $3,567
Huge thanks to our advocates who are pushing hard and setting the pace. Leaders, defend your spot as we make our way to the 10:00 p.m. CST finish line!
34 days ago by Pablo MoraWe’re excited to share a snapshot of the current standings in our two Advocate Challenges during 40 Hours for the Forty Acres. These rankings reflect where things stand right now and there’s still plenty of time to keep moving up! Remember that the top five advocates in each challenge get additional match dollars for a designation of their choice.
Advocate Challenge: Gift Count Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest number of gifts so far:
1. Luke Mastrian - 156 gifts
2. Soh Nishiyama - 35 gifts
3. David Griffin - 26 gifts
4. Jacob - 18 gifts
5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon - 15 gifts
Advocate Challenge: Dollars Raised Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest cumulative dollars so far:
1. Luke Mastrian - $8,943
2. Soh Nishiyama - $5,960
3. David Griffin - $4,945
4. Randall Ford - $4,375
5. Emily Quigley - $2,376
A huge thank you to everyone who has already stepped up as an advocate. Your outreach, enthusiasm, and commitment are powering 40 Hours for the Forty Acres.
Keep sharing your links, keep spreading the word, and keep up the great work, we can’t wait to see how these leader boards shift as we approach the finish on April 30 at 10 p.m. CST!
35 days ago by Pablo Mora