Derrick Kwak Jr. poses for a portrait.
Taekwondo

Derrick Kwak, Jr.

Derrick Kwak, Jr.

Athlete Bio 

Height

5'8"

Age

25

Hometown

Simi Valley, CA

Education

University of California, Los Angeles

Quick Facts
  • Started taekwondo in 2005
  • Favorite taekwondo athlete is Joshua Liu
  • His biggest inspiration is Eric Mastrolonardo
  • Favorite foods are Korean BBQ and pasta
  • Favorite TV shows are "Steven Universe" and "Gravity Falls"
  • Favorite bands are Twenty One Pilots and BTS
  • Proudest moment in taekwondo was making the 2016 U.S. Junior National Team
  • Played piano for eight years
Career Highlights
  • World Junior Championships, Burnaby, 2016 (Lightweight 55-59kg - Men)

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