Upcoming Events
All students at Moo Do Kwan Crestwood are encouraged to participate in and/or help with local events whenever possible. These are great opportunities to meet new people and develop friendships in the Taekwondo community. Participating in competitions, or volunteering to help with events builds confidence and leadership skills, both on and off the mat.
Information about upcoming tournaments, classes/seminars, and expo’s can be found below. More information will be added and/or updated once it is receive. Stay tuned!
Note to students: SAVE THE DATE events are hosted by Gateway Moo Do Kwan and/or its affiliated schools. Please plan on attending to support our friends at Gateway Moo Do Kwan Association.
OTHER TOURNAMENTS & EVENTS
NOTE: Events listed below are hosted by other organizations and the information is intended informational purposes only. If you need additional information for any event listed, please contact that event’s coordinators. We only list the information (including links) that is provided to us. Thank you!
JUNE & JULY 2026
Walker’s Martial Arts Midwest Cup
DATE: July 18, 2026
LOCATION: Illinois Wesleyan University, 302 E. Emerson, Bloomington, IL
PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 11
COSTS: $65 (1 event), $75 (2 events), $85 (3 events)
Pre-registration only. No at the door registration.
To Register
Please notify Master Meenach or Mr. Fiala if you are interested in attending.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the event’s coordinator walkerskicks@gmail.com
AUGUST 2026
Missouri Martial Arts Expo 2026
SAVE THE DATE: August 8, 2026
LOCATION: 7487 State Hwy 47, Union, MO
PRE-REGISTRATION: $80
Pre-Registration Deadline: August 1
Register at the door: $100
Catered lunch included with registration fee.
Spectators welcome ($10 food voucher available)
Not just for trained fighters. All are welcome to participate!
To Register
Please notify Master Meenach or Mr. Fiala if you are interested in attending.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the event’s coordinator maatscontact@gmail.com
314-780-1042
Gateway Moo Do Kwan Picnic
SAVE THE DATE: August 16, 2026
TIME: 12-4PM
LOCATION: 12450 W Watson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63127
COST: $15 (meal) or $20 (meal + pool pass)
Kids 5 and under eat free
To RSVP
Please notify Master Meenach or Mr. Fiala if you will be attending. We need to provide a count for this event.
OCTOBER 2026
Grandmaster Shin’s Gateway Moo Do Kwan Fall tournament
SAVE THE DATE: October 24, 2026
LOCATION: Whitecliff Community Center, Crestwood, MO
PRE-REGISTRATION: $65
Pre-Registration Deadline: October 1, 2026
Registration Fee After October 1: $75
Spectator Fee: $5
Events:
- Modified WTF Sparring
- Poomsae (Forms)
- High Jump
To Register
This is Grandmaster Shin’s Fall event. All MDK-Crestwood students are expected to attend and/or participate in this event.
Please notify Master Meenach or Mr. Fiala if you are NOT able to attend or need assistance.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the event’s coordinators GM Joe Barnard 314-780-8384 or GM Canziani 314-780-1042
12th annual kim’s cup taekwondo tournament
DATE: October 3
LOCATION: Ladue High School, 1201 S. Warson Rd. St. Louis, MO 63124
STARTS AT:
PRE-REGISTRATION: One event ($80), additional events $10/event)
Pre-Registration Deadline: September 12, 2026
Regular Registration: One event ($90), additional events ($15/event)
Registration Deadline: September 26, 2026
Late Registration Fee: One event ($100), additional events ($15/event)
Events:
- Forms
- Weapons
- Breaking
- Ssileum (Korean Wrestling)
- Sparring
- Demo Team
- Family Forms
- Obstacle Course
To Register
Please notify Master Meenach or Mr. Fiala if you are interested in attending.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the event’s coordinator Master Kim’s Martial Arts
NOVEMBER 2026
Sharp’s taekwondo – MIdwest Open
DATE: November 21 & 22
LOCATION: Decatur Conference Center, Decatur, IL
STARTS AT: 8:30AM (Saturday) & 9:30AM (Sunday)
Pre-Registration: $65 (1 event), $75 (2 events), $85 (3 events), $95 (4 events)
Pre-Registration Deadline: November 8, 2026
After November 8: Add $10 + $10 Sign-Up Fee
Events:
- Saturday = Forms & Sparring
- Sunday = Weapons & Breaking
To Register
Please notify Master Meenach or Mr. Fiala if you are interested in attending.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the event’s coordinator Sharp’s Taekwondo at 217-875-5031 www.sharpstkd.com
DECEMBER 2026
nO december EVENTS AT THIS TIME
SAVE THE DATE:
LOCATION:
STARTS AT:
PRE-REGISTRATION
Registration Deadline:
One Event:
Two Events:
Venmo Code:
To Register
Please notify Master Meenach or Mr. Fiala if you are interested in attending.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the event’s coordinator
JANUARY 2027
No january Events at this time
SAVE THE DATE:
LOCATION:
STARTS AT:
PRE-REGISTRATION:
Registration Deadline:
One Event:
Two Events:
Venmo Code:
To Register
Please notify Master Meenach or Mr. Fiala if you are interested in attending.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the event’s coordinator hardin.jessica@rocketmail.com
FEBRUARY 2027
Winter Dragon taekwondo tournament
SAVE THE DATE:
LOCATION: Ladue High School
STARTS AT:
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – NO REGISTRATION AT THE DOOR
Registration Deadline:
One Event:
Two Events:
Venmo Code:
To Register
Please notify Master Meenach or Mr. Fiala if you are interested in attending.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the event’s coordinator hardin.jessica@rocketmail.com
MARCH 2027
BILL AUVENSHINE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
DATE: March
LOCATION: Lincoln Land Community College
DATE: February
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY
Two events:
Competitor’s Fee:
Spectators:
Pre-register and Tournament Packet at AUVTKD.com
To Register
Please notify Master Meenach or Mr. Fiala if you are interested in attending.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the event’s coordinator Auvenshine’s Taekwondo at
217-827-2762
mISSOURI vALLEY nATIONAL qUALIFIER
DATE:
LOCATION:
Early Registration:
Regular Registration:
Late Registration:
Each Additional Event: 0
Must be an AAU member to participate.
For updates follow Missouri AAU Taekwondo on Facebook.
To Register
Please notify Master Meenach or Mr. Fiala if you are interested in attending.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the event’s coordinator Jasmine Gallegos, jasmine@elevationbyinfinity.org
APRIL 2027
Woosop’s Show Me Cup Taekwondo Championship
DATE:
LOCATION:
Registration Opens:
Registration Closed:
Events:
- Sparring =
- Chagi =
- King/Queen =
- Forms =
- High Jump =
- Pair Forms =
To Register
Please notify Master Meenach or Mr. Fiala if you are interested in attending.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the event’s coordinator Woosop’s Taekwondo 314-604-7623
MAY 2026
aau region 8 tournament
DATE:
LOCATION:
Registration:
Must be an AAU member to participate.
For updates follow Missouri AAU Taekwondo on Facebook.
To Register
Please notify Master Meenach or Mr. Fiala if you are interested in attending.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the event’s coordinator John@infinityathletics.us
aau region 8 tournament
DATE:
LOCATION:
Registration:
Must be an AAU member to participate.
For updates follow Missouri AAU Taekwondo on Facebook.
To Register
Please notify Master Meenach or Mr. Fiala if you are interested in attending.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the event’s coordinator Master John Szyhowski John@infinityathletics.us
5th annual grandmaster jerry smith memorial tournament
hosted by: Moo do kwan crestwood
DATE: 2027 – TBD
LOCATION: Faith Church, Sunset Hills
STARTS AT:
EVENTS: Forms and sparring.
REGISTER AT THE DOOR:
Coaches and spectators are free.
All MDK-Crestwood students are expected to attend and/or participate in this event. Please notify Grandmaster Meenach or Mr. Fiala if you have a conflict.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Grandmaster Meenach or Mr. Tony Fiala at mdkcrestwood@gmail.com
