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US Open 2020 will be held at Walt Disney World in Orlando
United States - USA Taekwondo announced that the 2020 edition of its prestigious open event will be held at Walt Disney in Orlando Florida, according to a statement issued last week. MasTKD Español.
Para-Taekwondo set to inspire at Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games
South Korea - The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) has confirmed that para taekwondo has been included in the official programme of the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games as the sport continues to grow and reach more people around the world.
President’s Cup 2019 breaks record in black belt holders registration
United States - The 2019 President's Cup G2 of the American Continent holds up to now the record in black belt holders registration, gathering the elite athletes in one place: 1600 athletes, so far. MasTKD Español.
Taekwondo is the gift of my life
Japan - For World Para Taekwondo Champion, Lisa Gjessing, Taekwondo is the gift that keeps on giving.
Chiba City Mayor presented with honorary 6th dan black belt certificate
Japan - World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue today presented an honorary 6th dan black belt certificate to Chiba City Mayor Toshihito Kumagai at the Makuhari Messe Hall in recognition of his contribution to the sport.
WT complete first day of successful Tokyo 2020 test event
Japan - World Taekwondo today completed the first day of a two-day test event, in Chiba, Japan as they trialled a series of innovations that will be showcased at Tokyo 2020 when the world’s best athletes come together to compete for Olympic and Paralympic glory.
Revolutionary Doboks at the Tokyo Test Event 2019
Japan - The Tokyo Test Event 2019 will present revolutionary uniforms compared to the traditional Taekwondo Dobok. Find out details here! MasTKD Español.
General Ahmed Fouly: “Africa is getting stronger”
Egypt - MasTKD talked with General Ahmed Fouly, president of the Africa Taekwondo Union and an iconic reference within the Taekwondo political scene, who told us about the important moment of the African Continental Union. MasTKD.com Español.
Taekwondo demonstration of the GCS Global Taekwondo Peace Corps Korea
South Korea - The 2019 GCS International Convention took place on September 21, 2019 at Chosun University in Gwangju, Korea. MasTKD Español.
Ranking in Poomsae will be used for the first time
South Korea - MasTKD spoke with WT authorities, who gave the exclusive that the Poomsae Ranking will be used in the Herning 2020 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Denmark. MasTKD Español.
US Open 2020 will be held at Walt Disney World in Orlando
United States - USA Taekwondo announced that the 2020 edition of its prestigious open event will be held at Walt Disney in Orlando Florida, according to a statement issued last week. MasTKD Español.
WT complete first day of successful Tokyo 2020 test event
Japan - World Taekwondo today completed the first day of a two-day test event, in Chiba, Japan as they trialled a series of innovations that will be showcased at Tokyo 2020 when the world’s best athletes come together to compete for Olympic and Paralympic glory.
President’s Cup 2019 breaks record in black belt holders registration
United States - The 2019 President's Cup G2 of the American Continent holds up to now the record in black belt holders registration, gathering the elite athletes in one place: 1600 athletes, so far. MasTKD Español.
Para-Taekwondo set to inspire at Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games
South Korea - The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) has confirmed that para taekwondo has been included in the official programme of the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games as the sport continues to grow and reach more people around the world.
Chiba City Mayor presented with honorary 6th dan black belt certificate
Japan - World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue today presented an honorary 6th dan black belt certificate to Chiba City Mayor Toshihito Kumagai at the Makuhari Messe Hall in recognition of his contribution to the sport.
Revolutionary Doboks at the Tokyo Test Event 2019
Japan - The Tokyo Test Event 2019 will present revolutionary uniforms compared to the traditional Taekwondo Dobok. Find out details here! MasTKD Español.
Ranking in Poomsae will be used for the first time
South Korea - MasTKD spoke with WT authorities, who gave the exclusive that the Poomsae Ranking will be used in the Herning 2020 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Denmark. MasTKD Español.
Taekwondo Hits the Streets at 1st World Urban Games
Hungary - Taekwondo made an explosive impact at the inaugural World Urban Games in Budapest, Hungary, showcasing, kicks, flips and tricks in a brand-new competition format designed to appeal to youth and young adults.
National Taekwondo Academy in Kathmandu, Nepal Recognized as WT Regional Training Center
Nepal - World Taekwondo officially recognized the National Taekwondo Academy in Kathmandu, Nepal as its regional training center in a ceremony on August 5, 2019.
Ji Ho Choi: “I will do everything in my power to benefit Taekwondo in the continent”
United States - Just after the Pan American Games finished, we talked with Ji Ho Choi, president of the World Taekwondo Pan America - PATU and he told us about his impressions and some news for next year. MasTKD Español.
‘Taekwondo for All’ Taekwondo Flash Mob takes place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan - A taekwondo flash mob dominated the 'Fraternity of Peoples' square in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, as part of the 'Taekwondo for All' event.
WT Cares Projects for Nepal Held in Kathmandu
Nepal - The opening ceremony of World Taekwondo (WT) Cares projects for Nepal was held in Kathmandu, Nepal on August 3, 2019.
Historic Poomsae Taekwondo competition concludes at Lima 2019 Pan American Games
PERU - The historic Poomsae Taekwondo competition at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games concluded on 28 July after two days of breath-taking action.
Poomsae, in serious risk of being out of the Pan American Games
United States - The registration of an athlete in more than two events of Poomsae, would put at risk the modality in Pan American Games Lima 2019. MasTKD Español
Taekwondo is the gift of my life
Japan - For World Para Taekwondo Champion, Lisa Gjessing, Taekwondo is the gift that keeps on giving.
Idé Issaka received the Niger Sports Merit award
Niger - Ide Issaka, president of the Olympic and Sports Committee of Niger (COSNI) and member of the World Taekwondo (WT) Executive Council was awarded by the Prime Minister of his country who gave Issaka the Niger Sports Merit award. MasTKD Español
Taekwondo demonstration of the GCS Global Taekwondo Peace Corps Korea
South Korea - The 2019 GCS International Convention took place on September 21, 2019 at Chosun University in Gwangju, Korea. MasTKD Español.
Thailand and Azerbaijan Strike Gold on Day 3 of Chiba Grand Prix
Japan - The third and final day of the Chiba Grand Prix saw golds go to Thailand and Azerbaijan as the Women’s -49kg and Men’s -80kg categories were contested.
World Taekwondo World Cup Team Championships concludes in Wuxi
CHINA - The World Taekwondo World Cup Team Championships came to an end today in an enthralling last day of the competition in Wuxi in the mixed gender team matches.
Russia, Ukraine, Iran and Turkey take gold on final day of World Taekwondo Cadet Championships
- The spectacular Tashkent 2019 World Cadet Championships drew to a close today with Russia, Ukraine, Iran and Turkey winning the remaining gold medals on offer.
- Día 3: Uzbekistan, Russia, Iran and USA win gold on day three of World Taekwondo Cadet Championships
- Day 2: Ukraine, Thailand Russia and Iran strike gold on day two of World Taekwondo Cadet Championships
- Day 1: World Taekwondo Cadet Championships kicks-off in style in Tashkent
WT, THF and International Federation Muaythai Associations formalise cooperation
Thailand - World Taekwondo (WT), the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF) and International Federation Muaythai Associations (IFMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) committing the three parties to cooperate in the promotion of humanitarian and peace-building initiatives on July 27, 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand.
WT, THF and United World Wrestling host historic joint-event in Azraq Refugee Camp
Jordan - World Taekwondo, the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF) and United World Wrestling (UWW) today hosted the first-ever joint Olympic-sport training event, named Aspire 2gether for Peace, in the Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan.
5,000 taekwondo practitioners perform flash mob wishing world peace
South Korea - The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Peace Festival took place in Paju, Korea today with thousands of taekwondo practitioners taking part to promote a message of world peace.
Historic Roma 2019 World Taekwondo GP draws to a close with a clean sweep for Russia
Italy - The historic Roma 2019 World Taekwondo Grand Prix drew to a close tonight with Russia going out on a high as they won both gold medals on offer.
