About Us
The Ohio State University Taekwondo Club was founded in 1973 and is the oldest Martial Arts Club on campus.
Our mission is to give members a holistic martial arts education that encompasses all aspects of taekwondo. Students of all skill levels can practice all parts of Taekwondo during our practices and have the opportunity to participate in high level Taekwondo competitions, team demonstrations, charity events, and community service events.
As a club we are associated with AAU Taekwondo, the Eastern Collegiate Taekwondo Conference, National Collegiate Taekwondo Association, and USA Taekwondo, the national governing body of Taekwondo under the United States Olympic Committee.
Our mission is to give members a holistic martial arts education that encompasses all aspects of taekwondo. Students of all skill levels can practice all parts of Taekwondo during our practices and have the opportunity to participate in high level Taekwondo competitions, team demonstrations, charity events, and community service events.
As a club we are associated with AAU Taekwondo, the Eastern Collegiate Taekwondo Conference, National Collegiate Taekwondo Association, and USA Taekwondo, the national governing body of Taekwondo under the United States Olympic Committee.
Executive Board
President
Helen Dahlquist, 2nd Dan
Vice President
Abby Schwarz, 4th Dan
Secretary
Saketh Balakumar, 3rd Dan
Treasurer
Alex Papadopol, 1st Dan
Director of Marketing and Recruitment
Sara Sun, Blue-Red Belt
Chief Safety Officer
Elizabeth Nitz, Blue-Red Belt
Tournament Coordinator
Vicky Petrova , Blue-Red Belt
Helen Dahlquist, 2nd Dan
Vice President
Abby Schwarz, 4th Dan
Secretary
Saketh Balakumar, 3rd Dan
Treasurer
Alex Papadopol, 1st Dan
Director of Marketing and Recruitment
Sara Sun, Blue-Red Belt
Chief Safety Officer
Elizabeth Nitz, Blue-Red Belt
Tournament Coordinator
Vicky Petrova , Blue-Red Belt
Instructional Staff
Ms. Helen Dahlquist | 2nd Dan
Master David Green | 4th Dan
Ms. Abby Schwarz | 4th Dan
Mr. Saketh Balakumar | 3rd Dan
Master David Green | 4th Dan
Ms. Abby Schwarz | 4th Dan
Mr. Saketh Balakumar | 3rd Dan