F-Sion Experience II: South American Taekwondo looks to the future
On July 11 and 12, the impressive Ciudad Deportiva Don Bosco, located just minutes from Argentina’s international airport in Ezeiza, became the vibrant epicenter of South American Taekwondo. Under the meticulous organization of FSION, the second edition of F-Sion Experience unfolded—an event that reaffirmed its mission to become a comprehensive model for training, competition, and sport innovation.
On July 11 and 12, the impressive Ciudad Deportiva Don Bosco, located just minutes from Argentina’s international airport in Ezeiza, became the vibrant epicenter of South American Taekwondo. Under the meticulous organization of FSION, the second edition of F-Sion Experience unfolded—an event that reaffirmed its mission to become a comprehensive model for training, competition, and sport innovation.
Far from a conventional tournament, F-Sion Experience II served as a multi-faceted platform for development across Taekwondo disciplines. On one hand, it offered an elite training camp focused on Olympic Taekwondo—specifically Kyorugi and Poomsae—and on the other, marked a foundational moment for Kombat Taekwondo in Argentina.
The weekend introduced the Kombat Taekwondo Argentina Draft, powered by cutting-edge technology from Sport View, led by engineer Alfredo Salas, who implemented the Fight Test system—an innovative performance-based tool designed to rank and level fighters in preparation for Argentina’s First National Championship in this emerging discipline.
The event was spearheaded by Vicente Marcone (CEO of FSION and Gran-Marc) and Gabriel Taraburelli, National Technical Director of the Argentine Taekwondo Confederation and Vice President of Kombat Taekwondo Argentina. Taraburelli, a key figure in Argentina’s technical development, shared a deeply personal reflection:
“In April, we attended the International Camp organized by Ireno Fargas, which has taken place in La Loma for over 20 years, and I thought—once again—about drawing inspiration from it and replicating something similar in Argentina.
He has inspired me as a coach, as an entrepreneur, and above all, as a human being. Everything I do carries something of the Fargas DNA.”
For those of us who have followed Ireno Fargas’ legendary events in San Luis Potosí, Mexico over the decades, Taraburelli’s words resonate. There is a particular freedom, paired with high-level professionalism, that defines those camps—a spirit that fosters pure knowledge sharing, where athletes and coaches coexist without administrative barriers, and where Taekwondo develops in its most authentic form. That same energy pulsed throughout the venue in Don Bosco.
The program was both ambitious and efficient: technical-tactical sessions in Kyorugi, electronic scoring drills using KPNP and Daedo systems, simulated Poomsae competitions, and a dedicated space for the Kombat Taekwondo Draft and Fight Test, where each athlete was evaluated on objective performance criteria such as speed, power, control, and tactical response under pressure.
Yet what truly elevated the event was the human and technical quality of its participants. The presence of international coaches raised the bar, creating a collaborative atmosphere rarely seen in the region. Among them stood Julio Ramos, Argentine by birth, who has lived in Mexico for the past 15 years. A highly respected figure, Ramos was the first coach to lead Argentina to the Olympic Games, at Sydney 2000, where he worked alongside a young Gabriel Taraburelli, then an Olympic athlete. Two decades later, that circle came full, rich with history and renewed purpose.
From Uruguay came Daniel Lee, a former international competitor and now a leading coach in his country. Today, he guides Uruguay’s first-ever Olympic-qualified athlete, who will compete in Paris 2024. His contributions during F-Sion Experience II were highly valued for their precision, focus, and commitment to athlete development.
Closing out the international trio was José Luis Gonzalo Morales, a prestigious Spanish Master recognized for his exhaustive study of Poomsae and its real-world application. Morales led detailed simulations, provided tailored feedback, and offered cutting-edge insights that fused aesthetic precision with martial effectiveness.
At the institutional level, the event enjoyed the strong and visible support of authorities from the Argentine Taekwondo Confederation and Kombat Taekwondo Argentina, as well as presidents of regional federations from across the country—reinforcing a national climate of unity and commitment to growth.
Delegations traveled from Salta, Santa Fe, La Pampa, Mendoza, Neuquén, San Luis, Tierra del Fuego, Córdoba, Jujuy, Río Negro, Buenos Aires Province and CABA, all eager to immerse themselves in two days of high-level training, camaraderie, and the unshakable spirit of martial respect.
Each kihap echoed like a call to the future. Every match, a declaration: Argentine Taekwondo is on the move.
FSION’s momentum shows no signs of slowing. Already on the horizon is the Grand Prix, scheduled for August 23–24, which will feature a children’s festival, cash prizes for adult divisions, and the First National Kombat Taekwondo Tournament, headlined by the presence of Rick Shin, Korean-American founder of the global Kombat Taekwondo franchise.
F-Sion Experience II was more than a successful gathering—it set the pace for a new model of Taekwondo development: inclusive, professional, visionary, and passionate. A model that understands Taekwondo is more than just a sport when built upon values, knowledge, and a clear sense of purpose.
And in Argentina, that purpose is growing stronger with every step.
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