“It’s been busy,” Ceaser says. “But my professors have been amazing, helping me keep up with coursework while I focus on training. This opportunity only comes once, so I’m giving it everything.” 

Ceaser’s taekwondo journey began in 2022. Looking for a new challenge, she joined Family Taekwondo in Prince George where she trained with Master Jordan Boudreau (pictured with Ceaser) and the other coaches. Within five months, she was competing at her first tournament. 

This spring she made her debut at the Canadian Taekwon-Do Federation International national championships, fighting her way through a tough field of seasoned black belts at the national selection event. Despite only getting her black belt a few months prior, she won a qualifying match and then went 2-1 in the round robin to secure a silver medal. 

With a spot on Team Canada on the line the following day, Ceaser faced off against the bronze-medal winner in a tense one-minute match. She earned a decisive point in the final seconds to secure her spot at the world championship. 

“That moment meant everything,” she recalls. “I worked so hard for it, and I wasn’t going home without that spot.” 

While she’s excited to wear the Maple Leaf, Ceaser also carries pride in representing her University and her community. 

“I’m proud to represent my country, but also my coaches and my club here in Prince George. They’ve done so much to help me succeed,” she says. 

Looking beyond the competition, Ceaser is equally passionate about her future as she prepares to apply to the Bachelor of Education program.  

“I always knew I wanted to be a teacher,” she explains. “I just always loved being around kids. From an early age, I knew I wanted to do that.” 

Between training, competing, studying, and even coaching younger taekwondo students, Ceaser’s schedule is packed. But she’s looking forward to seeing how she measures up against the best in the world. 

“My goal is to fight my fight, one match at a time,” she says. “No matter what happens, I know I belong here.”