Umpires & Referees

Umpires and Referees

The following members had attended more than 2 Referee Class C Training and help in more than 1 Tournament. This is why they are recognized and we are thankful for their help and dedication. Our goals is to standardize the rules of local tournaments in Florida, encourage responsibility and train more effective referees and judges in our local tournaments.

Master Jose Zapata

VII Dan - Chief Umpire
35+ Years of ITF Experience
International Class A Referee

Master Phillip Obregon

VII Dan - Umpire Committee
35+ Years of ITF Experience
Former USA National Team Coach

Master Michelle Golino

VII Dan - Umpire Committee for Adapted Taekwon-Do
45+ Years of ITF Experience
Founder of ACETSS.org & Former USA Women's National Team Member

Master Andres Muñiz

VII Dan - Umpire Committee
35+ Years of ITF Experience
President of XTMA & Former ITFU Vice President for the America

Referee Class C

Haylee Maher

Dojang: DO-Martial Arts
Training: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Tournaments: 2023, 2025, 2026

Jae Rivera

Dojang: DO-Martial Arts
Training: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Tournaments: 2024, 2025, 2026

Nikita Shuklin

Dojang: DO-Martial Arts
Training: 2019, 2024, 2026
Tournaments: 2019, 2024, 2025, 2026

Michael Vu

Dojang: DO-Martial Arts
Training: 2026
Tournaments: 2026

Wilfredo Berrios

Dojang: DO-Martial Arts
Training: 2024, 2025
Tournaments: 2024, 2025, 2026

Benjamin Souza

Dojang: World Class Taekwon-Do
Training: 2026
Tournaments: 2026

Past Tournament Officials

The Sunshine State ITF recognizes the following members for their past dedication and support in our standardizing efforts.

Matthew Ramos – DO-Martial Arts
Nicolas Olivieri – Taekwon-Do School of Excellence
Carlos Diaz – DO-Martial Arts
Justin Nebel – Wushu Taekwon-Do Academy
Matthew Montenare – ITO