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, […]

A North Hykeham grandmother has achieved her first graded belt in taekwondo at the age of 83. Ann Bigger, who began the combat sport in January, obtained her yellow striped belt on Monday after practicing tirelessly. Mrs. Bigger, from North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, is instructed by her son Mark Bigger, who stated that martial arts are

(Apr. 6, 2024) – Today, the global Taekwondo community is observing the UN’s International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), with World Taekwondo renewing its dedication to leveraging sport to empower communities around the globe. Through the initiatives of the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF), World Taekwondo is acknowledged as a leader in assisting

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,

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

Chinese Taipei’s Peng Siting, a 37-year-old Taekwondo athlete, has qualified for her fourth consecutive Deaflympics, as reported by local FTV News. She is prepared to compete in the women’s 67kg category and the individual poomsae event at the upcoming Games. Peng Siting’s sports career features a gold medal won at the 2015 Asia Pacific Deaf

The 34-member roster, which will take part in the 17th European Poomsae Championships in Tallinn, Estonia, in mid-April, finished their preparations for the tournament with an intensive three-day training camp in Bad Münder. Guided by national coach Marcus Ketteniss, athletes trained rigorously to enhance their performance. Assisted by Nicole Ketteniss and leading DTU state coaches,

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)

The country’s/Nigerian Taekwondo federation and its community are in mourning after the passing of President Alhaji Abdullahi Saidu-Baba, who died on Tuesday at the age of 53, according to news outlet legit.ng. Saidu’s family announced his death after he was admitted to the hospital following a lengthy illness. The experienced official was chosen to head

The competition to head the Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU), set for mid-July, 2025, is intensifying, with several significant personalities from the sport’s birthplace, South Korea, reportedly competing for the leading role, TkdBox reports. The individuals who have either confirmed or are contemplating a run include Yang Jin-bang, the present ATU Vice President and President of

BANGKOK Thailand (Mar 25, 2025) – World Taekwondo honors Mr. Pimol Srivikorn following his election as President of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand. As the Treasurer of World Taekwondo and President of the Taekwondo Association of Thailand, Mr. Srivikorn has continually shown exceptional leadership and steadfast dedication to advancing the sport. With his strong