Jae Sung Lee joined the Menlo Taekwondo staff as a Volunteer Assistant Coach in August 2025.
The Oaks' inaugural 2025-26 season saw them earn 17 gold medals, two silver medals, and three bronze medals. Highlights among the eight gold medalists included Kaitlyn Marie Reclusado, Nicholas Carlo, and Kylie Lewis. Reclusado won in poomsae at numerous events including NCTA Collegiate Nationals, the Berkeley Fall Open, Junior Pan American Games, and the FISU World Games. Carlo starred at the NCTA Team Trials and CA State Championship in addition to serving as a qualifier to the World Taekwondo Muju Grand Prix with Lewis who medaled at the Berkeley Fall Open as well as qualifying for the U21 World Taekwondo Championship. That trio would qualify for the U.S. National Team after each secured gold at the U.S. Team Trials.
With more than 20 years of elite international experience as both an athlete and coach, Lee brings an exceptional competitive background to Menlo College Taekwondo. A 6th Dan black belt and former world-level competitor in the sport, Lee has coached across national team, military, and collegiate settings, guiding athletes to numerous medals through high-pressure environments such as the Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games, World Military Games, and Asian Taekwondo Championships. His background provides Menlo Taekwondo with valuable technical knowledge and exposure to top-level competitive standards.
