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World Taekwondo Academy (WTA) Annual Schedule 2025, taekwondoking

World Taekwondo Academy (WTA) Annual Schedule 2025

As a passionate Taekwondo practitioner with years of martial arts training and 3rd Dan Kukkiwon certification, I trust the World Taekwondo Academy (WTA) programs. Their structured schedule shapes future leaders, school owners, and taekwondo practitioners globally. Get updates by joining Taekwondoking’s official WhatsApp channel. Let’s explore the 2025 WTA schedule, including special notes for black […]

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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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Sakis Pragalos Leads European Taekwondo Union Again, taekwondoking

Sakis Pragalos Leads European Taekwondo Union Again

NUREMBERG, Germany (Apr 12, 2025) – Mr. Sakis Pragalos from Greece has been re-elected unanimously as President of the European Taekwondo Union (ETU) during the General Assembly that took place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Le Meridien Grand Hotel in Nuremberg, Germany. The Assembly also supervised elections for the renewal of the ETU

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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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World Taekwondo Celebrates International Sport Day, taekwondoking

World Taekwondo Celebrates International Sport Day

(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

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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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Another Deaflympics for Chinese Taipei's Peng Siting, taekwondoking

Another Deaflympics for Chinese Taipei’s Peng Siting

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

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Korean Taekwondo Leaders Eye on ATU, taekwondoking news

Korean Taekwondo Leaders Eye on ATU

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

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Thailand's Olympic Committee Gets New President, taekwondoking

Thailand’s Olympic Committee Gets New President

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

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