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The martial arts world turned its eyes to the Philippines as the first-ever Kombat Taekwondo professional event in Asia unfolded at the iconic Baguio Convention Center, marking a powerful new chapter in the sport’s evolution. Hosted under the franchise of Kombat Taekwondo Philippines, the event was a celebration of speed, precision, and explosive action—hallmarks of the revolutionary format that is redefining taekwondo.
In a groundbreaking step toward enhancing global technical standards in Taekwondo, the Professional Taekwondo Federation (PTF), in strategic alliance with Kombat Taekwondo, has officially launched the Professional Taekwondo Technical Delegate License Program — a pioneering initiative designed to elevate event leadership and unify technical operations across the professional Taekwondo world.
In a move that is poised to reshape the global landscape of Taekwondo, the Professional Taekwondo Federation (PTF) has officially recognized Kombat Taekwondo (KT) as the world’s professional league for the sport. This groundbreaking announcement signals a historic alignment between tradition and modernity — unifying Taekwondo’s martial roots with a forward-thinking professional framework.
In an unprecedented move that is poised to reshape the landscape of Taekwondo officiating, the Professional Taekwondo Federation (PTF) has officially launched the Taekwondo Referee Union (TRU) — a global professional association dedicated exclusively to referees.
The race for the presidency of the Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU), scheduled to take place in mid-July in Malaysia, has entered a tangled and controversial phase. With three prominent South Korean figures considering a run, concerns are mounting among observers and voters about the risk of splitting the Korean vote—and the potential consequences for the region’s leadership in global Taekwondo.
The expansion of Kombat Taekwondo in Guatemala is progressing with strength and determination, establishing itself as one of the most rapidly growing combat sports in the country. Under the leadership of Licenciada Gabriela Echeverría, President of Kombat Taekwondo Guatemala, the organization has successfully brought together a growing number of practitioners and academies that see this discipline as a unique opportunity for development and professional competition.
March 17, 2025 – In a bold and unprecedented move, Rick W. Shin, President of Kombat Taekwondo (KT), has issued a Final Legal Notice to World Taekwondo (WT), demanding an immediate Cease and Desist Order over what he calls blatant violations of international sports law and an unlawful campaign of blacklisting athletes, coaches, officials, and national federations.
The global Taekwondo community has entered a new era with the establishment of the Professional Taekwondo Federation (PTF), the world’s governing body that will unify the regulation of both professional and amateur Taekwondo.
On December 30, 2004, Argentina suffered one of the worst tragedies in its history when a fire broke out at República Cromañón, a music venue in Buenos Aires. What was supposed to be a night of celebration turned into a nightmare as the building became a death trap for hundreds of young concertgoers. Among the survivors was Gabriel Taraburelli, a taekwondo athlete who would later go on to achieve greatness, but only after enduring a harrowing fight for his life.
World Taekwondo (WT) has long claimed to be the global authority in the sport, but recent revelations surrounding its referee training programs suggest otherwise. Reports from the latest courses in Brussels highlight a shocking level of financial exploitation and mismanagement, raising serious concerns about WT’s priorities and the integrity of its leadership.
