Lopez Family, Destination London

Going for the Gold is not just a phase for the Lopez family, it is a way of life. The family is made of of Olympic & World champions. Jean, Steven, Mark and Diana Lopez have made Taekwondo their life and their business. With a new book, new gym and the Olympics of 2012 ahead of them, they have been a very busy family.

The siblings came together to write their inspiring story of their journey to the 2008 Beijing, China Olympics. "Family Power: The true Story of How The First Family of Taekwondo made Olympic History" has been out about month and is already in second print. The book shares details of how the family endured the intense training and sacrifices it took to have all siblings representing the USA at the Olympics. Coach Jean headed up the Taekwondo team which included Steven, Mark and Diana. Mark won Silver, Steven and Diana brought home Bronze for their history making efforts.

This family is living the American dream as first generations of Americans. They continue to grow their business with many new adventures. The Lopez gym is open for business in Sugar Land. A new gym is set to open in January 2010. All the siblings train and are instructors at the gym.

As a family and as competitors the Lopez family all have their sights set on the London Olympic Games 2012. Currently Steven and Mark are ranked first in the World in their weight divisions. Steven has won his 5th World Championship title. Diana is in the top 10 and continues to compete. Jean continues to attract the top Taekwondo athletes to train under him.

In this day of athletes being paid outrages salaries, being splashed on the cover of every tabloid for bad decisions or revelations of drug enhanced performance claims, it is refreshing to know that there are still athletes in it for the sport. The Lopez family are athletes who make the sport. You can not think of Taekwondo and not think of a Lopez sibling. The countdown is on, who will you be cheering for?