MEET THE MASTER

30+ years of world-class taekwondo experience, now coaching the next generation in Denver.

Master Yosvel Perez

Born and raised in Cuba, Master Yosvel began practicing Taekwondo at age 12 in the city of Cienfuegos. His talent and determination earned him a spot on the Cuban National Taekwondo Team, where he competed for 7 years at the highest levels of international competition.

Upon coming to the United States, he continued his competitive career as a member of the National Selection AAU team for three years. He holds a bachelor's degree in Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation.

Yosvel retired from competition ranked #31 in the world. Now he is passionate about giving back to the community the experiences he has received in his thirty-year journey of practicing this beautiful martial art.

Competition History

2018Gold Medal, Canada Open in Richmond
2018Silver Medal, Germany Open in Hamburg
2017Bronze Medal, Wuxi Taekwondo World Championships, China
2017Silver Medal, Canada Open in Montreal
2017Bronze Medal, President's Cup Pan American, Las Vegas
2017Silver Medal, Costa Rica Open in San Jose
2016Silver Medal, President's Cup Pan American, Oregon
2016Bronze Medal, US Open in Reno, Nevada
2015Best Competitor, PATU Championship of TKD Clubs, Portland
2014Gold Medal, Pan American Festival, Puebla, Mexico
2014Gold Medal, Qualifier for Central American Games, Dominican Republic
2014Gold, National Championships in Holguin — 65 points for, only 16 against
20121st Place, National Championships in Santiago de Cuba — Most Outstanding Athlete
2011Beat all 68kg players including European champion in international challenge vs England
20101st Place, National Games in Sancti Spiritus — Most Outstanding and Most Technical
20093rd Place, National Games in Havana
2008Promoted to the Cuban National Team
20072nd Place, first domestic category 67kg division in Cienfuegos
20061st Place nationally, juvenile 67kg division in Holguin
20023rd Place nationally in Villa Clara
20011st Place, 48kg division, National Games in Villa Clara
2000First National Games appearance — 6th place, 46kg division
1999Started practicing Taekwondo at age 12 in Cienfuegos, Cuba