DAYTONA, Fla. -- SCAD Taekwondo competed at the 2026 Pan American Clubs Championships, presenting some very strong performances and crushing the field.  

The Bees brought home three gold medals, affirming their presence on the world stage. In addition, head coach Lucas Rodrigues was awarded with the Best Coach – Female Award for the Championships.  

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 

Chloe Chua (-67 kg) - 1^st  

• Quarter Finals: BYE 
• Semi-Finals: Defeated Pola Wasilewska (USA), 2-0 
• Finals: Defeated Gabrielle Beaulieu (Canada), 2-0 

Victor Rodrigues (-80 kg) - 1^st  

• Round 16: BYE 
• Quarter Finals: Defeated Sean Jaylen Laloan (Haiti), 2-0 
• Semi-Finals: Defeated Peter Sokolenko (USA), 2-0 
• Finals: Defeated Tae Ku Park (Canada), 2-0 

Michael Rodriguez (-87 kg) - 1^st 

• Round 16: BYE 
• Quarter Finals: Defeated Adham Dahesh (USA), 2-0 
• Semi-Finals: Defeated Justin Jimenez (USA), 2-0 
• Finals: Defeated Isaiah Young (USA), 2-0 

WHAT'S NEXT? Taekwondo heads to the Galeb Belgrade Trophy from October 31st to November 1st.