On July 24 and 25, Queretaro, Mexico, will host the first coaches' seminar organized by the Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU). The main objective of this event is to educate, update and certify coaches who will participate in the qualifying events for the Junior Pan American Games, scheduled for next year in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Querétaro, Mexico, is preparing to receive from July 23 to 25 an event of great relevance: the Freestyle Poomsae Workshop, which will be conducted by the renowned master Seoungmin Rim, member of the Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU) Poomsae Committee.
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In a significant milestone for Taekwondo, Poomsae has been confirmed as one of the modalities that will be present at the upcoming Asunción 2025 Under-22 Pan American Games. This inclusion represents an important improvement for the discipline and is the result of a concerted effort led by Juan Manuel Lopez, president of the Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU).
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The World Taekwondo Coach-Referee Joint Training Camp for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has...
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A research paper published in March in the Journal of Converging Sport and Exercise Sciences has garnered attention for its outstanding cultural values. Dr.Jeon Minwoo from Kyung Hee University and Professor Kim Naye from Shinhan University jointly authored the paper titled “Discovering Hope through Taekwondo: Implications of the Competition Participation Process of Ukrainian Poomsae Athletes during War.”
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The World Taekwondo Extraordinary Council Meeting was held today on the occasion of the WT Coach-Referee joint training camp for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and featured a full agenda including the election of the host cities of the 2024 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final and 2025 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Challenges.
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In the realm of martial arts, the spirit of combat often extends beyond the arena, resonating in the hearts of those who seek to make a difference. Selma Li, the visionary force behind Kombat Cares, embodies this ethos. Founded with a steadfast commitment to serve the less privileged within the Kombat Taekwondo community, Kombat Cares emerges as a beacon of hope, illuminating paths of compassion and empowerment.
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Belgrade, May 10, 2024 – Daedo International, the leading provider of Taekwondo equipment, is proud to announce the renewal of its sponsorship contract with the European Taekwondo Union (ETU) for the period 2025-2028. The contract signing ceremony took place today at the Metropol Hotel in Belgrade, Serbia, with Daedo’s Director Sam Park and ETU Secretary General Antonio Barbarino officiating the event.
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After a strict selection process and extensive training, WT has announced the referees who will be part of the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. With remarkable dedication and experience, these referees are set to play a crucial role in one of the world’s most high-profile sporting events.
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In a historic event for the Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU), the recent General Assembly and Executive Committee Meeting marked a moment of celebration and reflection, as the reports presented by the administration were satisfactorily approved. This event not only commemorated another year of management, but also served as a tribute to the positive impact that the new generation of PATU leadership has generated.
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AMMAN, Jordan (May 1, 2024) – The first day of the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF) Hope and Dreams Sports Festival in Jordan began with memorable visits to the Azraq and Zaatari refugee camps.
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Rio de Janeiro is getting ready to witness a true sports festival that promises to leave a mark in the history of Pan American Taekwondo. On May 1st, the Brazilian city will become the epicenter of action, hosting the prestigious Pan American Poomsae Championships, an event that has attracted the attention of the Pan American family.
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In a thrilling journey around the globe, the Olympic qualifiers have reached their conclusion, marking a milestone on the road to the Olympic Games. From the vibrant stage of Dakar, Senegal, to the bustling ring in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, each event has been a testimony to the power and prowess of martial arts athletes.
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“Kombat Taekwondo is a fantastic initiative. It offers a comprehensive pathway that covers all aspects of martial arts, enabling practitioners to train and advance to the most prestigious levels within the world of KT.”
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In an unprecedented sporting display, the Dominican Republic has been the epicenter of athletic excellence by successfully hosting three internationally renowned events: the Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifier, the Paralympic Qualifier and the prestigious Dominican Open.
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Kombat Taekwondo is taking another step towards revolution not just in Taekwondo, but in the cyber world!
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Kombat Taekwondo and U.S. World Class Taekwondo Association President expressed to MASTKD what it meant for him the realization of the major and minor league and the star of the amateur path for KT.
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In an effort to boost sports performance in the Pan American region and prepare athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Qualifier, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, becomes the epicenter of athletic excellence by hosting the Olympic Camp. This event, supported by the International Olympic Committee’s International Olympic Solidarity Program, together with the World Taekwondo and the Pan American Taekwondo Union, aims to provide competitors with the ideal scenario to achieve the desired Olympic qualification.
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Master Eliyas Kumel who was recently named president of Kombat Taekwondo Ethiopia shared his motivation to get involved with the organization. As an expert in Taekwondo ITF he brings the experience needed for the development of this martial art in his country.
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The Pan American Taekwondo Union has taken an important step towards promoting integrity and fair play by approving its new Code of Ethics. Presided over by prominent leader Juan Manuel Lopez, the Union has consolidated an ethical framework that seeks to safeguard the fundamental values of this martial art in all its manifestations.
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In an unprecedented event, President’s Cup held last week at the Palacio de los Deportes in Heredia, Costa Rica, became a true spectacle of athletic prowess and international camaraderie. More than 1200 athletes from 33 different countries gathered to compete in Poomsae and Kyorugi, in an event that promised to be exciting from the beginning.
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Gary McLaughlin was recently appointed as Kombat Taekwondo President in Canada (Western Region), he shared with us his motivations to get involve with the organization. His connection with Master Rick Shin and vision presented last year in Portland, Oregon was determinant.
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MASTKD en Portland.
👊 U.S. World Open Taekwondo Championships 2024, hosted by U.S. World Class Taekwondo Association
Poomsae, Kyorugi & Kombat Taekwondo
📍 Oregon Convention Center
️ March 9th
Heredia, Costa Rica – With great expectation and enthusiasm, the President’s Cup is about to unfold its greatness from March 14 to 16 in Costa Rica. In an event that will have the participation of more than 1,100 athletes from all over the American continent, the G-2 event is set to be a transcendental event.
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In an exciting meeting between sports authorities, the president of the Pan American Taekwondo Union, along with the president of Panam Sports, gathered to chart the pathway towards the Junior Pan American Games of Asunción 2025. This year, Querétaro will witness a groundbreaking event: the Pan American U-21 Championships, scheduled from July 25 to 28.
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Recently designed as USA east region’s Kombat Taekwondo President, Master Sunny Park shared his passioned vision and a deep connection with taekwondo that has been part of his family since 1989. Sunny Park reflected his enthusiasm for the revolution of the sport and the creation of a pro-platform through Kombat Taekwondo.
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