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.
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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Marko Levtsenko has been named as Kombat Taekwondo president in Estonia and this is resulting on this country as the first European nation to join this professional Taekwondo franchise.
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In an exciting collaboration between the Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU) and the recommendation of Panam Sports, the official launch of the first Pan American Taekwondo Championships in U-21 categories has been announced. This initiative aims to strengthen and prepare the new generation aspiring to compete at 2028 LA Olympic Games.
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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.
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Ottawa, 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.
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Elva 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.
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Sylvain 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.
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Master 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.”
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Raul 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.
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More 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.
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In 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.
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In 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.
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The 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.
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The renowned International Referee Marcelo Rezende has just been appointed as the president of Kombat Taekwondo Brazil and spoke with MASTKD about it.
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In 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.
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Querétaro 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.
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Argentina 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.
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In 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.
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