The ATA reopened its Little Rock monument ahead of a major taekwondo event drawing over 1,000 participants.

The American Taekwondo Association unveiled renovations to the H.U. Lee International Gate and Garden monument in Little Rock, Arkansas, ahead of the inaugural H.U. Lee Classic, its first major event at the Statehouse Convention Center since 2019. The updated site features a black granite vision wall honoring founder H.U. Lee, the organization’s history, and supportive leaders. The weekend event drew over 1,000 participants and included competitions, training sessions, and community celebrations, highlighting the ATA’s legacy and its role in Little Rock’s cultural and economic life.