CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Belt Rank:    3rd Dan Black Belt  
Years Practicing Taekwondo: 12+

Notable Awards: 

2026, AAU Traditional Forms Team Member

2017, Black Belt of the Year

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Competition Record:  

2025, AAU National Poomsae Gold Medalist in ITF and MDK 

2025, ATU National Poomsae Gold Medalist

2025, AAU States Poomsae Gold Medalist 

2024, AAU National Bronze Medalist in OPEN Poomsae

2024, Sunshine State Games Sparring Bronze Medalist 

2024, AAU States Sparring Silver Medalist

2024, AAU States Poomsae Gold Medalist

2023, AAU States Sparring Silver Medalist

2023, AAU States Poomsae Gold Medalist

2022, Sunshine State Games Sparring Grand Champion

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Biography:

Master Instructor Ben Mach, a dedicated student, assistant coach, and instructor was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. He has trained in taekwondo under Grandmaster Ferkile for over 14 years, earning his Kukkiwon 4th-degree black belt after receiving his 1st degree in 2015.

Through years of hard work and commitment, Ben qualified for the 2026 AAU Traditional National Team, traveling to multiple states for specialized training and competitions. He has also showcased his skills in a taekwondo demonstration for the City of St. Petersburg, performing for the mayor during the grand reopening of the Shore Acres Recreational Center.

As an instructor, Ben continues to support classes by helping students build a strong foundation in taekwondo, instilling discipline, confidence, and respect in every student he teaches.

Education

College: University of South Florida

High School: Osceola High School