Joshua
Alade

Athlete Bio#

5'3"

Houston, TX

Started Taekwondo ins 2012
Favorite Taekwondo Athlete: Dae-hoon Lee
Favorite Non-Taekwondo Athlete: Lebron James
Who is your biggest inspiration?: My big sister, Naomi
Favorite Foods & Drinks: Bread / Orange juice
Favorite Book: The Chronus Chronicles
Favorite TV Show: The Amazing World of Gumball
Favorite Movie: Avengers Endgame
Favorite Band/Singer: Blackbear
Favorite/Inspirational Quotes: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
What is your proudest moment in Taekwondo to date?: Winning the US Open in 2020 since it was my first time competing in it
Other Fun or Interesting facts about you: I skipped the the first grade. I sing alto and soprano in my school choir.

2020 USATKD Youth National Team Member
2020 - US Open - Sparring - Youth - Black Belt - +40kg - Gold
2019 AAU Taekwondo Mini Cadet (Youth) National Team Member
2019 - President's Cup - Sparring- Youth - Black Belt - +40kg - Silver
2019 - AAU Taekwondo Nationals - Sparring- Youth - Black Belt - -42kg - Gold
2019 - USAT Nationals - Sparring -Youth - Black Belt - -40kg - Gold
2019 - USAT Texas State Championships - Sparring - Youth - Black Belt - -40kg - Gold
2018 - AAU Taekwondo Nationals - Sparring - Tiger - Black Belt - +30kg - Gold
2018 - USAT Texas State Championships - Sparring - Tiger - Black Belt - +30kg - Gold
2017 - AAU Taekwondo Nationals - Sparring - Tiger - Black Belt - -30kg - Bronze
2017 - USAT Texas State Championships - Sparring - Tiger - Black Belt - -30kg - Gold
2016 - USAT Texas State Championships - Sparring -Dragon - Black Belt - +27kg Gold
2015 - USAT Nationals - Sparring - Dragon - Red Belt - +27kg - Gold
2015 - AAU Taekwondo Nationals - Dragon - Red Belt - +27kg - Gold
2015 - USAT Texas State Championships - Dragon - Red Belt - +27kg - Gold