Kenneth
Buenavides

Athlete Bio#

5'8"

Los Angeles, CA

Started Taekwondo in 2010
Favorite Taekwondo Athletes: Master Joseph Salim, Master Gergly Salim, Carlos Navarro and Lee Dae Hoon
Favorite Non-Taekwondo Athlete: Kevin Durant
Who is your biggest inspiration?: My parents
Favorite Foods & Drinks: Pizza is my ultimate favorite. However, I also enjoy fusion type of food. I like to try new concoctions, particularly the ones that involve meat and cheese! My favorite drink is Sprite and Gatorade
Favorite Book: "Wonder"
Favorite TV Show(s): "The Flash" is currently on top of my list. However, I also like sports related shows and the food chanel
Favorite Movie: Creed
Favorite Band/Singer: Lil Pump
Favorite/Inspirational Quotes: "Why do I fight? Because I can't sing or dance!" - Rocky Balboa
What is your proudest moment in Taekwondo to date?: Becoming part of the National Team, even if I am only at the "Alternative" status, would be my proudest achievement so far.

2019 All American Athlete (-57kg Cadet)
2019 AAU Team Member (-57kg Cadet)
2019 USAT National Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Gold
2019 AAU Nationals - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Gold
2019 AAU Junior Olympics Team Member A - -57kg Cadet
2019 California State Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Gold
2019 New Jersey State Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Gold
2019 Utah State Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Gold
2019 Canada Open - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Gold
2019 South Carolina State Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Silver
2019 AAU Southwestern District Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Silver
2019 Grand Phoenix Open - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Silver
2019 U.S. Open - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Bronze
2019 President's Cup - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Bronze
2019 Cadet Grand Slam - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - 3rd Place
2018 Cadet National Team Member (Alternative)
2018 - National Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -49kg Cadet - Silver
2018 - PanAmerican Taekwondo Championship - Sparring - -49kg Cadet - Gold
2018 - Nevada State Championship - Sparring- -49kg Cadet - Silver
2017 - National Championship - Sparring - -45kg Cadet - Bronze
2017 - Portland State Championship - Sparring - -45kg Cadet - Gold
2016 - World Taekwondo President's Cup - Sparring - Black Belt - Youth - Gold