•July 2, 2025•

Annika Kelley of Sullivan earned her 7th National title on June 27th at the 2025 UTA Grand Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Taekwondo school did not go as a group to the UTA nationals this year, but Annika attended and competed in weapons and forms. She has set a personal goal for herself to earn 10 National titles by the time she is 13 years old. With receiving her 7th one at 10 years old, she is well on her way. She also took 3rd place in traditional weapons. This is the third year in a row she has won 1 national title in Creative Weapons. On May 5th she participated in the Omaha National Martial Arts Championship, where she won 2 National titles. Her next event will be July 25th and 26th, a Karate-based National championship through the Ozark Mountain National Championship.