ULTIMATE WARRIORS SPORTS ACADEMY

Potential
deserves
opportunity.

We develop athletes through high-level training, mentorship, and character education, while expanding access to the resources and opportunities that help them reach their potential.

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About Ultimate Warriors

A NONPROFIT BUILT TO DEVELOP POTENTIAL AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITY.

Ultimate Warriors Sports Academy develops athletes through high-level training, mentorship, character education, and access to resources that support their growth in sport and beyond.

Based in Saratoga Springs, Utah, UWSA begins with Taekwondo and a commitment to identifying and developing athletes with the potential, work ethic, and character to go further. Through training, financial assistance, and community support, we work to ensure that opportunity is not limited by financial circumstance.

NONPROFIT STATUS
501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
Founding sport
Taekwondo
Based in
Saratoga Springs, Utah
Who we serve
YOUTH ATHLETES ACROSS UTAH

What we do

Two programs.
One mission.

UWSA supports athletes at different stages of their journey, from gaining access to sport to pursuing higher levels of competition.

Youth Access
Program

Opening the Door to Sport

The Youth Access Program helps youth from low-income families, foster families, and families experiencing financial hardship access organized sports when cost might otherwise stand in the way. Financial assistance helps offset expenses such as training, equipment, and participation costs, giving athletes the chance to train, grow, and experience the benefits of sport.

Competitive Athlete
Program

Developing Potential at a Higher Level

The Competitive Athlete Program identifies and supports athletes who demonstrate exceptional potential, commitment, work ethic, and character. Through high-level training, mentorship, and support for competition-related expenses, UWSA helps athletes continue developing and pursue competition at higher levels.

Our Approach

01

IDENTIFY & DEVELOP

Identify high-potential athletes and develop their abilities through dedicated scouting and advanced training.

02

PROVIDE SUPPORT

Develop character through education, mentorship, and access to resources that strengthen athletes throughout their growth.

03

REMOVE BARRIERS

Reduce financial barriers and create pathways for athletes to pursue their potential and find success in sport and beyond.

Why it matters

Talent is everywhere.
Access is not.

Potential should not be limited by a family’s financial circumstances.

Access to quality training, equipment, competition, and mentorship can shape how far an athlete is able to go. UWSA helps bridge that gap, giving athletes the support to keep progressing and the chance to see where their ability can take them.

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Trophies at a Black Belt Club ceremony

This is UWSA

Leadership

Grandmaster Augustine Torkornoo
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Grandmaster Augustine Torkornoo

7th Dan Black Belt | Grand Master Instructor & Owner, International Martial Arts Academy | International Coach & Referee

Grandmaster Augustine Torkornoo brings more than 35 years of experience in traditional and Olympic-style Taekwondo as an athlete, international coach, referee, educator, and martial arts leader. A former Ghana Senior National Team member, he has coached athletes at World Championships, African Championships, and Olympic qualification events. For more than 20 years, he has owned and operated International Martial Arts Academy, where he serves as Grand Master Instructor. With a Master of Education in School Counseling, he brings together athletics, education, and mentorship in his approach to developing athletes. He founded Ultimate Warriors to expand that commitment through advanced training, character development, and greater access to sport.

Master Rebecca Soria
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Master Rebecca Soria

4th Dan Black Belt | 22+ Years in Taekwondo | International Competitor & U.S. Cup Team Member

Master Rebecca Soria brings more than 22 years of Taekwondo experience, including 15 years of teaching and coaching athletes of all ages and skill levels. A 4th Dan Black Belt, international competitor, U.S. Cup Team member, and Taekwondo referee, she understands the sport from the perspectives of athlete, coach, and official. Her commitment to UWSA is shaped by firsthand experience with the financial challenges athletes can face when pursuing competitive opportunities. As Executive Director, she works to expand access to sport while helping athletes develop the skills, character, confidence, and support they need to pursue their potential.

Master David Adjetey
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT HEAD COACH

Master David Adjetey

5th Dan Black Belt | 12-Time Ghana National Team Member | 3-Time Olympic Team Member

Master David Adjetey brings extensive international competition experience from more than a decade representing Ghana at the highest levels of Taekwondo. A 5th Dan Black Belt, 12-time Ghana National Team member, and 3-time Olympic Team member, he competed at World Championships, African Championships, All-African Games, and Olympic qualification events, earning multiple international medals. His competitive career gives him firsthand understanding of the discipline, preparation, and perseverance required to progress through the sport. As Youth Development Head Coach, he focuses on developing the next generation of athletes, building the technical skills, competitive foundation, and mindset they need to progress toward higher levels of competition.

Master Will Pace
HIGH PERFORMANCE HEAD COACH

Master Will Pace

5th Dan Black Belt | 33+ Years in Martial Arts | National-Level Coach | USA Taekwondo Certified Coach & Referee

Master Will Pace brings more than 33 years of martial arts experience as a competitor, Master Instructor, school owner, and national-level coach. A 5th Dan Black Belt and owner and Head Instructor of Pace Academy Taekwondo, he has coached Olympic hopefuls, National Team members, and athletes competing at national and international levels, including serving as a 2023 USA Taekwondo Junior National Team Coach and a 2019 World Taekwondo Championships coach. His experience in Olympic-style Taekwondo, strength and conditioning, competition strategy, and athlete preparation shapes his approach to high-performance development. As High Performance Head Coach, he focuses on preparing athletes for the physical, technical, and mental demands of higher-level competition.

Support our athletes

YOUR SUPPORT MOVES ATHLETES FORWARD.

Your support helps athletes access the training, equipment, competition, and resources they need to keep progressing. Every contribution helps UWSA reduce financial barriers, develop athletes, and create opportunities for growth in sport and beyond.

SUPPORT UWSA

Ultimate Warriors Sports Academy is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Where support goes
Where support goes / 01

TRAINING & COACHING

Help offset training and coaching costs so athletes can access consistent, quality instruction.

Where support goes / 02

EQUIPMENT & GEAR

Support access to uniforms, protective gear, and equipment athletes need to train and compete.

Where support goes / 03

COMPETITION & TRAVEL

Help offset entry fees, transportation, lodging, and other costs associated with competitive opportunities.

Where support goes / 04

ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

Support mentorship, character education, and programming that helps athletes grow beyond physical performance.

Questions

WHAT IS ULTIMATE WARRIORS SPORTS ACADEMY?

Ultimate Warriors Sports Academy is a nonprofit organization focused on youth development through athletics. UWSA combines athletic training, mentorship, character education, financial assistance, and community support to help athletes develop in sport and beyond.

WHO DOES UWSA SUPPORT?

UWSA supports youth at different stages of their athletic journey. The Youth Access Program helps reduce financial barriers to sports participation, while the Competitive Athlete Program identifies and develops high-potential athletes who demonstrate commitment, work ethic, and character.

WHAT DOES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HELP COVER?

Financial assistance can help offset costs associated with training, equipment, travel, and competition. UWSA works with sponsors, partners, and other resources to make athletic participation and development more accessible.

IS UWSA FOCUSED ONLY ON ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE?

No. Athletic development is only part of the UWSA model. Character education, mentorship, discipline, resilience, leadership, sportsmanship, and personal responsibility are integrated into athlete development. Success is measured not only by performance, but also by growth, effort, leadership, and impact.

IS UWSA ONLY FOR TAEKWONDO ATHLETES?

Taekwondo is UWSA’s founding sport, but the Academy was created with a broader vision for youth development through athletics. As UWSA grows, additional sports and programs may follow the same model of quality coaching, mentorship, character development, and expanded access.

Contact

Learn more about UWSA.

Questions about our programs, financial assistance, sponsorship, or getting involved? Get in touch and our team will follow up.

Email
uwsautah@gmail.com
Phone
801-358-9364
MAILING ADDRESS
372 W. Stillwater Dr.
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
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