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The World Taekwondo Academy held a four-day International Taekwondo Master Course in Cologne, combining teaching philosophy, character education and practical instruction in Poomsae and Kyorugi.
Talah Al Hassan Al Hinide and Mahmoud Al Jasem Al Mohammad Al Hussein became the first athletes to represent the Asian Refugee Team at the Asian Games. Both live in Jordan’s Azraq Refugee Camp, where Taekwondo opened a path to international competition.
Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape claimed the Philippines’ first-ever Asian Games Taekwondo gold medal. Alongside Singapore’s Darren Yap, he earned medals in both Poomsae and Virtual Taekwondo at the same edition. China, Kazakhstan, Iran and Uzbekistan shared the four Kyorugi titles on the second day.
Jung Ha-eun and Yun Kyu-sung claimed the individual titles on the opening day of Taekwondo at the 20th Asian Games. The competition combined Recognized Poomsae and Freestyle in a single overall ranking. The Philippines, Thailand, Japan and Singapore also reached the podium.
The third chapter of MASTKD’s educational guide presents Kukkiwon’s classification of Makgi: 17 main forms of blocking and 42 technical applications included in the Taekwondo Textbook.
President Emomali Rahmon visited the World Taekwondo Headquarters during his official trip to South Korea. The reception featured a demonstration and a call to strengthen cooperation and expand Taekwondo participation in Tajikistan.
The World Taekwondo & Para Taekwondo Grand Prix will take place from October 8 to 11 in Levallois-Perret, just outside Paris, France. Following Rome and Muju, the circuit will reach its final Series event before the scheduled Grand Prix Final in Astana, Kazakhstan. MASTKD will provide on-site coverage.
The Russian Taekwondo Union informed that World Taekwondo has lifted its restriction on hosting international events in Russia and appointed its president, Anatoly Terekhov, senior advisor to the WT Council. Russia’s record includes World Championships in Kyorugi, Poomsae and Para Taekwondo, European Championships, Grand Prix events and an Olympic qualification tournament.
SOUTH KOREA — Lee Yoo-kyung, wife of World Taekwondo (WT) President Dr. Chungwon Choue, died on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
OPINION — Poomsae brings young athletes, world-ranked competitors and athletes over 65 together at the World Poomsae Championships. If it aspires to attract audiences, television coverage, sponsors, and eventually an Olympic spot, it can no longer avoid one question: Is it showcasing its best side in the most effective way?
