Jalen
Ferrer

Athlete Bio#

Height

5'8"

Age

Hometown

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Quick Facts

Started Taekwondo in 2008
Favorite Taekwondo Athlete: Joseph Salim
Favorite Non-Taekwondo Athlete: Manny Pacquiao
Who is your biggest inspiration?: my parents
Favorite Foods & Drinks: Filipino and Cuban food, Boba drinks, Sushi, Korean BBQ
Favorite Book(s): Percy Jackson series, Harry Potter series, "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
Favorite TV Show(s): Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Favorite Movie(s): "Rush Hour", "Nacho Libre"
Favorite Band(s)/Singer(s): Drake, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars
Favorite/Inspirational Quotes: " All those who are around me are the bridge to my success, so they are all important."--Manny Pacquiao
What is your proudest moment in Taekwondo to date?: Getting to travel and compete internationally at Luxembourg Open

Career Highlights

2018-Junior -59 Kg - All American Athlete
2018 NV State Championships Blk Junior Sparring -59Kg Silver
2018 SoCal AAU -Natl Qualifier Blk Junior Sparring -59Kg Gold
2018 Luxembourg Open Blk Junior Sparring -59Kg Rnd of 16
2018 National Championships Blk Junior Sparring -59Kg Quarter Finals
2018 Pan Am Championships Blk Junior Sparring -59Kg Gold
2018 Canada Open Blk Junior Sparring -59Kg Silver
2018 President's Cup Blk Junior Sparring -59Kg Quarter Finals
2017 NV State Championships Blk Junior Sparring -55Kg Silver
2017 Nat'l Collegiate Champ Blk Junior Sparring -59Kg Bronze
2016 CA State Championships Blk Cadet Sparring -57Kg Gold
2016 NV State Championships Blk Cadet Sparring -53 Kg Gold
2016 National Championships Blk Cadet Sparring -53 Kg Bronze
2015 NV State Championships Blk Cadet Sparring -49 Kg Gold
2015 CA State Championships Blk Cadet Sparring -53 Kg Bronze
2014 US Open Blk Cadet Sparring -45Kg Quarters
2014 NV State Championships Blk Cadet Sparring -49 Kg Gold
2014 National Championships Blk Cadet Poomsae Semis
2013 US Open Blk 10-11 Sparring Middle Silver
2013 US Open Blk 10-11 Poomsae 6th/33
2013 NV State Championships Blk 10-11 Sparring Middle Gold
2013 CA State Championships Blk 10-11 Sparring Heavy Gold
2013 National Championships Blk 10-11 Sparring Middle Bronze
2013 National Championships Blk 10-11 Poomsae 7th/
2012 USAT Western Regional Qualifier Red 10-11 Poomsae Silver
2012 USAT Western Regional Qualifier Red 10-11 Sparring Middle Gold
2012 CA Southern State Championships Red 10-11 Poomsae Bronze
2012 CA Southern State Championships Red 10-11 Sparring Light Bronze
2012 National Championships Red 10-11 Poomsae Bronze
2012 National Championships Red 10-11 Sparring Middle Quarters
2011 CA State Championships Green 8-9 Sparring Middle Gold
2011 CA State Championships Green 8-9 Poomsae Bronze
2011 USAT NQ- Fresno Green 8-9 Sparring Middle Gold
2011 USAT NQ- Fresno Green 8-9 Poomsae Gold
2010 CA State Championships Green 8-9 Sparring Middle Gold
2010 CA State Championships Green 8-9 Poomsae Bronze
2010 USAT NQ- Fresno Green 8-9 Sparring Middle Gold
2010 USAT NQ- Fresno Green 8-9 Poomsae Gold
2010 Jr. Olympics & Natl Championships Green 8-9 Sparring Middle Bronze

Did You Know?: Piano is my other passion. I like to eat food from different cultures. In my free time, I like to play basketball or have a good time with friends.