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Rick Shin, the visionary behind Kombat Taekwondo, has accomplished what no one else could in seven decades—bringing together divided taekwondo styles and transforming the sport into a global show.
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games represented a golden chapter for Para-Taekwondo of the Pan American...
Complete Results of the II Panam Series Sub-22 Open 2024, toke place on September 18th to 22th in "Polideportivo 1 de VIDENA", Lima, Peru.
Min-Woo Jeon, renowned poomsae coach and key figure in Taekwondo worldwide, has been appointed professor at the prestigious Kyung Hee University in Suwon, South Korea. With an outstanding track record as coach of the university's poomsae team and numerous contributions to the South Korean national team, Jeon's appointment confirms his commitment to the development of the sport at both the academic and competitive levels. His vast experience and innovative approach promise to take the university team to new levels of excellence, cementing Kyung Hee as a global benchmark in Taekwondo.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — September 11, 2024 — Kombat Taekwondo, the world’s largest professional Taekwondo league, officially launched its Malaysia branch in a grand ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur. The event marked a historic moment for Malaysia’s martial arts community, with Kombat Taekwondo (KT) Malaysia led by President General Dato' HJ Mislan and his dedicated team of senior Taekwondo leaders, furthering the global expansion of the organization.
The Paris Olympics, which wrapped up on August 11th, left behind a great showcase. The Grand Palais, where the Taekwondo matches were held, was passionate with a packed crowd every day. Since becoming part of the Olympics, Taekwondo has been praised for undergoing consecutive, positive changes.
Kathmandu, Nepal — September 2024 — In a historic move that sets a new precedent for professional sports in Nepal, President Rick W. Shin of Kombat Taekwondo (KT) has officially launched Kombat Taekwondo Nepal. During a press event held at the iconic Kathmandu Guest House (KGH), this milestone establishes Nepal’s first professional sports league and positions the country as a hub for KT’s professional events across Southeast Asia.
To raise quality standards in international Taekwondo competitions, the World Taekwondo Federation (WT) has launched a certification course for Poomsae coaches. This program, designed to improve the preparation and professionalization of coaches, has a cost of 300 US dollars and will be conducted virtually, which facilitates access to coaches from all over the world.
The issues raised regarding World Parataekwondo highlight serious concerns about corruption, power abuse, conflict of interest, and nepotism within the organization. The allegations of a single family dominating key positions in the parataekwondo committee are alarming and suggest a significant deviation from the principles of fairness, meritocracy, and integrity that are supposed to govern sports organizations.
The Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU) is preparing for two important events that will not only define the path of the sport in the region but will also open the doors to the next generation of athletes on their way to the Asuncion 2025 Pan American Junior Games. These events, the Pan Am Series II and Pan Am Series III, are crucial for the development of Taekwondo in the American continent and to ensure a solid and competitive generational relay.
