Ditgi, Ttwigi and Pihagi: Stepping, Jumping and Dodging in Taekwondo
The second chapter of MASTKD’s educational guide introduces the terminology used by Kukkiwon to identify stepping, jumping and dodging actions within Taekwondo practice.
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Jin-bang Yang reinforces his AI-powered scoring project before World Taekwondo
CHUNCHEON, Korea — The technological transformation of Kyorugi is beginning to take institutional shape. World Taekwondo Vice President Jin-bang Yang presented the governing body’s Council with an update on the new Smart Protector and Scoring System (Smart PSS), a project designed to integrate artificial intelligence into Taekwondo scoring.
Korea claims four titles as competition begins at Chuncheon 2026
CHUNCHEON, Korea — Korea delivered an emphatic opening-day performance at the Chuncheon 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, claiming four of the eight gold medals contested across the Individual, Pair and Team events.
Record-breaking Chuncheon 2026 World Poomsae Championships officially open
CHUNCHEON, Korea — The Chuncheon 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships officially opened on Tuesday at the Songam Sports Town Air Dome, marking the beginning of a historic edition that will bring together 1,417 athletes.
Antalya awarded 2028 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships
CHUNCHEON, Korea — Antalya, Türkiye, will host the 2028 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, following a unanimous decision by the World Taekwondo Council during an Extraordinary Meeting held on September 15 in Chuncheon.
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will change Taekwondo history
The inclusion of Virtual Taekwondo as an official medal discipline will allow an athlete to pursue two gold medals at the same Asian Games for the first time. Korea’s An Hyang-sik will attempt the historic double across Kyorugi and virtual competition.
Chuncheon 2026 draws record 1,411 athletes for World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships
CHUNCHEON, Korea — The Chuncheon 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships will set a new participation record with 1,411 athletes, confirming the continued international expansion of the discipline.
WT Reveals the Criteria That Could Decide the Chuncheon 2026 World Poomsae Championships
World Taekwondo has released the Recognized Poomsae and Freestyle Poomsae handbooks for Chuncheon 2026. The documents explain how referees should assess each performance and establish technical conditions capable of turning an entire skill into a zero score.
Seogi and Junbijase: Stances and Forms of Preparation in Taekwondo
The first chapter of MASTKD’s educational series presents the terminology Kukkiwon classifies under Seogi and Junbijase. This distinction helps separate the stances that establish the body’s foundation from those adopted specifically in preparation for an action.
Greece to field its first organized national team at World Poomsae Championships
A 25-athlete delegation will represent Greece in Recognized and Freestyle Poomsae at the Chuncheon 2026 World Championships in Korea.
