April 18, 2026 Aurora CO USA
We are proud to share that the 2026 Open Colorado Cup Tournament, hosted by Warriors Martial Arts, was another unforgettable success!
Since 2007, under the leadership of Coach Kamil Latipov and Bill Pottle, this event has continued to grow year after year — and 2026 truly raised the bar. With nearly 300 athletes from across Colorado, the tournament delivered a full day of high-level competition, sportsmanship, and community spirit.
Competitors showcased their skills in sparring, forms, board breaking, grappling, blaster padd sparring and demos, making this one of the most exciting and well-rounded martial arts events in the region.
“I love the tournament! This is our 3rd year bringing our team and we are having so much fun! We will bring our team next year for sure.”
— Master James France, Blue Dragon Team
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
The level of talent this year was outstanding across all divisions:
- Demo Division: Dominated by A.L.L Taekwondo Team from Colorado Springs, led by Olympic coach Barb Kunkel, along with strong performances from Excel Taekwondo Team.
- Sparring: Incredible performances from Warriors Martial Arts, Blue Dragon Taekwondo, Shin’s Taekwondo, Universal Taekwondo, KickCO, and Yong-Do Martial Arts Academy.
- Grappling: Strong showings from KickCO Jiu-Jitsu Team and Warriors Jiu-Jitsu Team.
“I’m witnessing over the last 20 years how Coach Kamil Latipov and his team has been running such an amazing event — and every single year it just gets better and better!”
— Farhod Negmatov, London Olympian & Warriors Martial Arts Elite Team Coach
OVERALL TEAM STANDINGS (20+ TEAMS)
1st Place – Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo Team
2nd Place – Warriors Martial Arts Team
3rd Place – KickCO Team
Congratulations to all teams for their outstanding performances!
“We are having the best time. Master Kamil is doing an amazing job — we love coming here every year. Absolutely we are coming back next year to get 1st place and will bring even more athletes. Very organized event!”
— Master Jodi, Owner of KickCO Team
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“We are so glad that our kids get to be a part of such an amazing martial arts family. We are proud to see our community grow every year.”
— Anna Kasabian, Parent
“Whether they win or lose, our children have an incredible support network. If one wins, we all celebrate; if they lose, we support them. That is what a true team is all about.”
— Jessica, Warriors Parent
“I want to thank all the coaches for their hard work with our children; watching them grow in the sport has been extraordinary. I also want to thank all the parents for sharing in both the successes and the challenges.”
— Carolina, Parent
“Yes, thank you to all the coaches! Taki had a blast at his first tournament and was so proud of his medals. This is a great team and we are proud to be a part of it!”
— Jennifer, Warriors MA Parent
A MESSAGE FROM COACH KAMIL
“We love hosting this tournament every year because I love helping our community and changing kids’ lives. Seeing happy kids and parents walking away with medals — and those who didn’t medal coming back stronger — gives us so much motivation. The support we receive inspires us to continue building this event year after year.”
THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all athletes, coaches, judges, medical staff, and volunteers who made this event possible. Your dedication and passion created an incredible experience for everyone involved.
Special recognition:
2025 Champions – Warriors Martial Arts
2026 Champions – A.L.L Taekwondo Team — Congratulations!
LOOKING AHEAD
As the Open Colorado Cup continues to grow in popularity every year, we are excited to announce plans for a larger venue next year, along with upgraded medals and trophies to match the level of competition.
Thank you to all schools and families for your continued support.
We are honored to host this event for our amazing martial arts community.
We look forward to seeing you all again next year — bigger, better, and stronger!
