Meet Sabumnim RODRIGO GOZZANO

I started my martial arts journey when I was 7 years old. I loved watching martial arts movies and wanted to copy the techniques performed by actors like Jean-Claude Van Damme. I also enjoyed watching the animated series Dragon Ball Z.

My most memorable martial arts moment of my career would be competing in the 2024 Argentina World Cup. I was able to be there as both a competitor and a coach for my students. The challenge itself made it unforgettable. It was incredible to see my students make their debut in such a high-level tournament, and personally, I achieved great results as well:

GOLD medal in individual sparring, pre-arranged sparring, and team patterns. 
SILVER medal in individual patterns (IV - VI DAN).

These titles are adding to the list of many achievements I have won over the years, now adding up to 25 titles:

3x ITF World Champion
5x ITF World Cup Champion
9x ITF South American Champion
4x ITF Pan American Champion
4x ITF European Cup Champion (overall Best Male Adult Competitor - Bulgaria 2022)

For the past 10 years, I have been a member of the Argentine National Team as a competitor. I am also the Director and Head Instructor of Academia Libra de Taekwondo ITF, where I train over 200 students. Additionally, I continue my training under Master Eduardo Barile, Director of ABATI (Buenos Aires Association of Taekwon-Do ITF). Whenever my schedule allows, I also teach seminars. My aim is to travel and teach seminars worldwide.

My goal is to do my best and enjoy every moment in my upcoming competitions:

Pan American Championship - Chile
Sardinia Open - Italy
WAKO World Cup - Hungary
ITF World Championships - Croatia

I believe that emotional balance was the most important tool that Taekwon-Do provided me. It played a key role in helping me overcome my life story, which in turn allowed me to achieve significant personal growth. That's where the name of my academy "LIBRA" comes from - like the zodiac sign.