Coach Tom Chea

2010 USAT Coach of the year

Tom Chea was selected by coach Juan Moreno as one of six regional coaches for the Peak Performance National Team

MARTIAL ARTS BACKGROUND:

Born in Cambodia and raised in America, Chea started training in the martial arts at the age of 9.  His Taekwondo training began in 1987, and he competed in Olympic-style sparring from 1989-1997. 

Coach Chea currently holds the rank of 4th Dan black belt.

ATHLETIC CAREER:

1996 US. Open --- Gold                                               

1997 Pan American open - Gold

1996 Canadian Open - Silver

1994 US Cup team member

1995-1999 Cha’s International Game - Gold

1994-1995 Brandies University Game - Gold

1995 North American Elite - Gold

5 Times US. Cup Champion

8 Times New England Champion

8 Times State Champion

COACHING CAREER:

1994-1997 : As Head Instructor at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, MA, provided Taekwondo instruction to military personnel.

1997-1998 : As Head Instructor for the Massachusetts Governors Alliance Against Drugs , provided martial arts training to at risk children

1998 – 2004 : Head Instructor of Chea’s X-Treme Taekwondo

2005 - Present: Head Coach for the Peak Performance Team of New Engalnd and Head Instructor for Advanced Taekwondo Systems (Warwick, Rhode Island)

Coach Chea has produced numerous State, Regional and National Champions in both the junior and senior divisions.

Coach Juan Miguel Moreno

Head Coach of the Peak Performance National Team is three-time Olympian Juan Miguel Moreno.  One of the most recognized names in the sport of Oylmpic-style Taekwondo, he is currently the USA National Team coach. 

7 Time USA National team member

3 Time USA Olympic team member

Athletic achievements

1987:US Olympic Festival (Fin): GOLD

1988:Olympic Games (Fin): SILVER

1988:Pan American Taekwondo Championships (Fin): GOLD

1989:World Cup Taekwondo Championships (Fin): SILVER

1989:US Olympic Festival (Fin): GOLD

1989:World Taekwondo Championships (Fin): BRONZE

1990:World Cup Taekwondo Championships (Fin): SILVER

1990:US Olympic Festival (Fin): GOLD

1990:Pan American Taekwondo Championships (Fin): SILVER

1991:Pan American Games (Fin): GOLD

1992:Olympic Games (Fin): SILVER

1998:US Open Taekwondo Championships (Bantam): BRONZE

1998:Spain Open Taekwondo Championships (Feather): BRONZE

1998:US National Taekwondo Team Trials (Fly): GOLD

1999:US Olympic Weight/Pan Am Games Team Trials (Fly): BRONZE

2000:World Cup Taekwondo Championships (Fly): GOLD

2000:US Olympic Taekwondo Team Trials (Fly): GOLD

2000:Olympic Games (Fly): Team Member