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The company will bring its updated system to the Grand Prix Final. Gen3X introduces punch detection across the body protector’s entire valid scoring area, including the lateral zones, while retaining compatibility with selected equipment from previous generations.
ANALYSIS — World Taekwondo already specifies how to distribute points earned in Mixed Poomsae: 50% for Recognized Poomsae and 50% for Freestyle Poomsae. This provision offers a concrete foundation for promoting the individual format and expanding competitive opportunities beyond multi-sport events.
Eleven diplomatic representatives are taking part in an eight-week program combining Taekwondo training and Korean cultural experiences.
Tusah announced the signing of a commercial partnership agreement with the Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU)
Côte d’Ivoire’s two-time Olympic bronze medalist will serve as an Athlete Role Model at the Youth Olympic Games, sharing her experience as Senegal prepares to host Africa’s first Olympic sporting event.
The meeting in Seoul focused on increasing student participation and exploring additional competition formats, including Virtual Taekwondo and Para Taekwondo. It took place on the same day ISF signed an educational cooperation agreement with Kukkiwon.
The President of the Bulgarian Taekwondo Federation, European Taekwondo Union Vice President, and World Taekwondo Council Member passed away on October 24 at the age of 60. His passing leaves the international community in mourning. In interviews with MASTKD, he advocated a vision of Taekwondo rooted in education, values, and opportunities for future generations.
Clinton Oh, elected on October 15 to lead AAU Taekwondo for a four-year term, outlines his priorities: expanding athlete support, strengthening district programs, and creating more international opportunities. Cooperation with USA Taekwondo and the Pan American Taekwondo Union is part of a strategy that also looks ahead to Los Angeles 2028.
SEOUL, South Korea — Kukkiwon and the International School Sport Federation (ISF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at expanding Taekwondo education within school sports systems worldwide, marking a new step in the international promotion of the martial art's educational and cultural values.
Alireza Bakht and Hamed Haghshenas claimed the final men’s titles, while Uzbekistan’s Guljonoy Naimova won women’s gold. The closing day also brought an emotional farewell for five-time world champion Mahdi Pourrahnamaahmad.
