Medal Ceremony Watch Party: A Night of Global Celebration & Inclusive Pride
- ACETSS.org
- 20 hours ago
- 3 min read
What an unforgettable evening! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Medal Ceremony Watch Party as we celebrated our athletes, our community, and the unstoppable growth of inclusive, adaptive martial arts around the world.
This event brought together families, member-athletes, instructors, board members, and supporters who believe in the power of martial arts, accessibility, and belonging. Whether you attended in person or are watching from home right now, your presence makes our team shine.
🌍 Congratulations From Around the Globe
Our athletes felt the love from every direction! Support poured in from countries across the world—Argentina, China, Italy, Scotland, the United States, and beyond.
📌“Congratulations Around the Globe” - Listen Now
These messages reminded our students that they are part of something far bigger than a single class or competition. They are part of a movement.
🎬 Watch the Full Jesolo, Italy International Online Competition
Relive every moment! The full competition is available online for anyone who wants to rewatch routines, analyze powerful performances, or share the excitement with friends.
📺 Full Competition Video:[YouTube Link to Full Jesolo Italy Inclusive Competition]
✨ Highlighted Version Curated by ACETSS.org
For a shorter, punchier recap, enjoy the official ACETSS.org highlights, featuring our athletes in action and the most inspiring clips from the event.
🌟 Highlighted Video:[ACETSS.org Highlight Video Link]
Explore Jesolo, Italy — The Competition’s Host City
Jesolo is more than a competition location; it’s an unforgettable experience bursting with culture, beauty, and vibrancy. If you’re curious to learn more about this stunning coastal town:
🗺️ Learn About Jesolo Italy Tourism:[Italy Tourism link]
🎤 Live Motivational Message: The Growth of Inclusive & Adaptive Martial Arts
During our watch party, we were unable to hear this powerful message about how rapidly the inclusive martial arts community is expanding — and how every one of our athletes is part of that change.
Inclusive Message During Opening Ceremony: [live motivational speech]
This talk honored the perseverance and progress of students with disabilities who show that martial arts belongs to everybody.
A Special Message From Paul in New Zealand
Our dear friend Paul sent an uplifting message that touched everyone in the room: Click Here to See it Now on FaceBook
“Peace with where you are, and Peace with where you are going”— Paul, New Zealand
Thank you, Paul, for your unwavering support across oceans.
🙌 Thank You for Being a Part of This Celebration
We are profoundly grateful to everyone who came out to cheer, connect, and share in this powerful moment. Our athletes felt lifted, seen, and celebrated — and that’s because of you.
Your encouragement fuels confidence. Please continue to share their accomplishments and champion a future where every individual has a place on the mat.
A heartfelt thank-you to our sponsors from Miracles in Motion: Every Step Empowers for making this opportunity possible. We are also grateful to Kairos Adventures, Journey Church, Christian Tech Center, Commissioner Tony Boni, and the many members of our World Class Taekwon-Do Family whose support carried this vision forward.
And a special thank-you to American Ninja Warrior Vance Walker for being part of our inclusive journey.
📄 View the slides shown during the event:
Together, we are building a community where empowerment has no limits.
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