Aidan

Chan

Quick Facts

• Started taekwondo in 2013
• Favorite Taekwondo Athlete: Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi
• Favorite Non-Taekwondo Athlete: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
• Who is your biggest inspiration: Virgil Abloh
• Favorite Books: “Crazy Rich Asians” and “All the Pretty Horses”
• Favorite TV Shows: “Kim’s Convenience” and “Death Note”
• Favorite Movies: “Rush Hour 2” and “A Silent Voice”
• Favorite Artists: Lil Uzi Vert, Tyler the Creator, Kendrick Lamar, Pierre Bourne
• Favorite Inspiration Quote: “Trust the process” - Sam Hinkie
• What is your proudest moment in taekwondo: Winning the junior national team trials
• Other interesting facts: I take my academics seriously as well

Career Highlights

• 2022 US Junior National Team Member
• 2022 Junior Pan Am Championships -Sparring - Black Belt - -73kg- Quarter-finalist
• 2021 Central Academy Member
• 2021 USAT National Championships -Sparring - Black Belt - -73kg- Silver
• 2021 USAT Junior Grand Slam -Sparring - Black Belt - -73kg- Bronze
• 2019- ATU Cadet National Team Member
• 2019- Ranked #2 in US Cadet -61kg
• 2019 USAT Cadet Grand Slam -61kg- Silver
• 2019 USAT National Championships -Sparring - Black Belt - -61kg- Bronze
• 2019 ATU National Championships- Sparring - Black Belt - -61kg- Gold

World Championship Experience

• 2022 Junior World Championships -73kg - Round of 16