The Warehouse 15 crew breaks down major issues in American taekwondo competition structures after back-to-back USAT and AAU tournaments, examining why development has become watered down and what's needed for the sport to thrive again.

• Critical analysis of running Under-21 Team Trials and Senior Nationals back-to-back, forcing athletes to make difficult competition choices
• Discussion on what true development means beyond simply attending tournaments
• Concern over American athletes lacking international exposure needed to believe they can defeat opponents from powerhouse nations
• Examination of the diminished value of making national teams when some weight categories require minimal competition
• Candid talk about political realities in USA Taekwondo organizations that discourage speaking out about problems
• Criticism of inconsistent refereeing decisions and electronic scoring system issues at recent tournaments
• Positive news about AAU national team budget reportedly doubling, potentially providing more international competitive opportunities
• Call for more random weigh-ins to ensure athletes can consistently make competition weight
• Reflections on the courage needed to vote for organizational changes even when it means voting yourself out of power

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