Photos from U.S. World Open Taekwondo Championships 2024
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
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
In a historic step towards strengthening taekwondo in the Pan-American region, the Pan-American Taekwondo Union (PATU) has signed two MOU’s with the aim of promoting inter-institutional cooperation and enhancing opportunities for athletes and the whole PATU family in the area.
Read MoreOttawa, ON – Taekwondo Canada is pleased to announce that the 2024 Canada Open is the most successful international event ever run by the organization. The event, held February 8th to 10th, featured over 800 athletes from 41 countries attending the event held over three days in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Read MoreElva Adams was a Referee during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and is currently very active as an international referee for World Taekwondo, as well as an outstanding Poomsae competitor. At Kombat Taekwondo she holds the position of vice chair of refereeing and Rick Shin has just appointed her to lead the central region of the United States.
Read MoreSylvain Fostin, president of the “Guadeloupe Taekwondo Association” MNA official WT, has assumed the role of Kombat Taekwondo representative in Guadeloupe, after being officially appointed by Rick Shin, president of the American company.
Read MoreMaster Danrey Velo was appointed president of Kombat Taekwondo in the Philippines, making it the U.S. brand’s first franchise in Asia. “He brought back the old school style of Taekwondo back to life.”
Read MoreRaul Pinzon was president of the Colombian Olympic Taekwondo Federation and organizer of the only World Championships held in Colombia, as well as the first Kombat Taekwondo event. Now he has just been appointed president of the franchise in that country. MASTKD talked to him and this is what he had to say.
Read MoreMore and more countries have official representation of the Kombat Taekwondo franchise. Now the time has come for Chile with the appointment of Master Juan Marcelo Gallardo Silva.
Read MoreIn a significant development for the Kombat Taekwondo, under the leadership of President Rick W. Shin, and Mooto USA/BMA, headed by CEO James Kim, are excited to announce a new strategic partnership that promises to bring unparalleled benefits to Taekwondo enthusiasts and licensed clubs across the world.
Read MoreIn a resounding achievement, participants of the recent Poomsae referees’ seminar in the Pan-American Region have garnered strong support, with the majority approved to officiate in WT-sanctioned events. Juan Manuel López, the President of the Pan-American Taekwondo Union, praised the commitment and dedication of these aspiring referees, highlighting their crucial role in the growth of referee bodies and their contribution to the progress of Poomsae events in the region.
Read MoreThe President of the Pan American Taekwondo Union, Juan Manuel López, successfully led a meeting with representatives from 35 countries of the region to discuss technical and administrative aspects of the upcoming Olympic qualifying event scheduled to take place in the Dominican Republic in April.
Read MoreThe renowned International Referee Marcelo Rezende has just been appointed as the president of Kombat Taekwondo Brazil and spoke with MASTKD about it.
Read MoreIn an exciting turn of events, the Pan American Taekwondo Union has announced the allocation of Wild Cards for the upcoming Pan American Taekwondo Championships in the kids, cadet, junior, and senior categories.
Read MoreQuerétaro will host the prestigious 2024 Pan American Cadet and Junior Taekwondo Championship from July 18 to 21 at the renowned Arteaga Gymnasium. This event, where young athletes from across the continent will compete in poomsae, kyorugi, and Taekwondo team, will serve as a key preparation for the upcoming Cadet and Junior World Championships in South Korea in October.
Read MoreArgentina has become the first country to have the appointment of president for Kombat Taekwondo. Claudio Aranda was appointed by Rick Shin to be the representative of the company in the South American country.
Read MoreIn a significant step towards the strengthening and development of Taekwondo in the Pan-American region, the Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU) and Kukkiwon, the global headquarters of Taekwondo based in South Korea, have signed an important cooperation agreement to establish a working office at the CU.
Read MoreQuerétaro, Mexico – The night of January 28 will be etched in the history of Pan-American Taekwondo with the celebration of the Gala Dinner hosted by the Pan-American Taekwondo Union, held in the beautiful city of Querétaro, Mexico. The event brought together distinguished personalities from the sport, who gathered to pay homage to outstanding achievements of the past year and to honor the inductees into the Taekwondo Union’s Hall of Fame.
Read MoreSEOUL, Korea – International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons was today awarded an honorary 9th dan Taekwondo black belt certificate by World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue at the federation’s headquarters in Seoul.
Read MoreIn an official announcement, the president of Kombat Taekwondo, Rick Shin, confirmed that in May and August the Grand Prix will be held in Brazil and Argentina respectively.
Read MoreIn an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and commitment, the Pan American Taekwondo Union kicked off three courses promising to elevate the discipline’s standards in the region. The first day of activities was characterized by excellence and guidance from distinguished masters and experts in different areas.
Read MoreWith more than 750 participants from 22 countries, the three educational courses that will be held from January 25 to 27 in the city of Querétaro were officially launched, and will have activities in the modalities of Poomsae, Kyorugi and Refereeing.
Read MoreThe Seminar to certify new international Poomsae referees, the refresher course for Poomsae referees and the joint practice for coaches of the specialty were satisfactorily carried out in Queretaro, Mexico.
Read MoreKorean Protector Scoring Systems (PSS) provider KPNP, announced in June 2023 as the competition system to be used by Taekwondo during this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, reported that it is all set for the Continental Qualifications Tournaments to be held between February and April this year.
Read MoreAlmost 200 aspiring referees of the brand new Kombat Taekwondo franchise attended a virtual seminar given by renowned international referee Marcelo Rezende from Brazil.
Read MoreFrom January 17 to 21, three events are being held with great participation in the Pan American region, the seminar for International Poomsae referees, the Poomsae refresher course and the technical practice for coaches and judges of the region.
Read MoreFrom March 14 to 17, PATU President’s Cup will be held in Costa Rica. At this important G-2 category event, in addition to the points for the ranking, the Continental Union will grant quotas for the Pan American Cadet, Junior and Senior Championships.
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