KTA President Seeks ATU Leadership, taekwondoking

KTA President Seeks ATU Leadership

Yang Jin-bang, the President of the Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA), officially announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU) last week during a gathering with the leaders of 17 regional federations in Daejeon, where he garnered their backing. Yang’s candidacy carries considerable significance. Should he be elected ATU president, he will

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World Taekwondo & Kyung Hee University New Partnership, taekwondoking

World Taekwondo & Kyung Hee University New Partnership

Taekwondo with Sustainable DeveloSEOUL, Korea (Apr. 15, 2025) , Yesterday, World Taekwondo and the Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Pan-Pacific International Studies (KHU GSP) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaboratively develop educational programs related to Taekwondo and enhance the capabilities of students who aim to pursue careers in international sports organizations.

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A Journey of Iranian Taekwondo Athlete, taekwondoking

A Journey of Iranian Taekwondo Athlete

ROME, Italy , Iranian Taekwondo athlete Hadi Tiranvalipour, who was embraced by the Italian Taekwondo Federation (FITA) in 2023, is poised to graduate tomorrow with a degree in Sports Science , a significant milestone representing resilience and integration through sport. After arriving in Italy, Hadi swiftly gained support from FITA to secure refugee status, thanks

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Nike Taekwondo Shoes Tested Review, taekwondoking

Nike Taekwondo Shoes Tested Review

I recently tried the Nike Taekwondo Shoes in Los Angeles, and I was impressed by their performance. These shoes are lightweight and provide great traction, which makes them perfect for Taekwondo. The rubber sole gives a solid grip, even during fast movements. The breathable material helps keep my feet cool during long training sessions. If

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Taekwondo Promotion Foundation and KAIST sign Agreement to Enhance Taekwondo Education, taekwondoking news

Taekwondo Promotion Foundation and KAIST Sign Agreement

On the 7th, the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) entered into a memorandum of understanding aimed at promoting and spreading taekwondo at KAIST’s main campus located in Daejeon. The signing ceremony featured attendance from Kim Jung-heon, chairman of the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation, and Lee Kwang-hyung, president of KAIST,

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Kukkiwon Cup 2025 set for Lima, taekwondoking news

Kukkiwon Cup 2025 Set for Lima

The capital of Peru is poised to emerge as a key center for Pan American Taekwondo in June 2025, as the city gears up to host the second edition of the esteemed tournament along with a series of World Taekwondo (WT) referee seminars.  The Kukkiwon Cup, a premier competition set to occur from 19-21 June,

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WT Merges Para-Taekwondo Education, taekwondoking

WT Merges Para-Taekwondo Education

World Taekwondo is making important strides to ensure fairness and encourage. The development of para-taekwondo education can be achieved by combining its educational programs for both able-bodied and para-athletes. This strategic decision aims to offer a thorough understanding of both disciplines for all interested parties, including officials, coaches, referees, and technical delegates. By standardizing these

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AUSTKD on the Rise with Big Events Ahead, taekwondoking

AUSTKD on the Rise with Big Events Ahead

Australian Taekwondo (AUSTKD) is entering a bustling phase characterized by efforts to host major international events and the strengthening of robust domestic development programs as the country prepares to host the Presidents Cup – Oceania (G3) and the Australian Open (G2). Recently, Oceania Taekwondo Union’s (OTU) Secretary General Stuart Lee met with Australian Taekwondo’s (AUSTKD)

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