2026 TALENT ID CAMP | NC

KYORUGI (SPARRING)

Aug 7, 2026 - Aug 8, 2026 | TALENT ID CAMP | Charlotte, NC

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2026 U.S. NATIONAL TALENT ID CAMP

August 8th & 9th | Charlotte, NC

The USATKD National Academy is searching for the next wave of Resident Athletes to live, train and compete for Team USA on the road to the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games.

This camp is an audition for the National Academy Residency Program. The camp will focus on 2 groups:

2028 Track: Focus on elite performance metrics for Los Angeles.
2032 Track: Focus on long-term foundational growth for Brisbane.

The Talent ID Evaluations Staff includes

Paul Green - Olympic Coach & Coaching Director
Gareth Brown - Olympic Coach & Head National Team Coach
Stephen Lambdin - Olympic Coach & Chief Performance Officer
Nikki Oliver - Olympic Coach & Coaching Development Lead
Tim Thackrey - World Medalist & U.S. National Teams Strength Coach

SCHEDULE:

Sat, Aug 8

9am-12pm: Morning Session
1pm-4pm: Afternoon Session
4pm: Debrief

Sun, Aug 9

9am-12pm: Final Session
12pm: Debrief & Athlete Selections