Great achievement for the Pan American Taekwondo Union in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games represented a golden chapter for Para-Taekwondo of the Pan American...
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II Panam Series U-22 Open 2024 (P10)
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 appointed as a professor at KHU: “Kyung Hee University holds a special place in my heart.”
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.
Malaysia Welcomes Kombat Taekwondo: The World’s Largest Professional Taekwondo League Expands to Southeast Asia
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.
2024 Paris Olympics: Innovations and New Challenges
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.
Nepal Makes History: Kombat Taekwondo Launches Nation’s First Professional Sports League as Hub for Southeast Asia
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.
WT Poomsae Coaches Certification Course: A Step Toward Professionalization, But Not Mandatory for the World Championship in Hong Kong
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 bias of inclusion
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.
Two key events on the road to qualifying for the 2025 Pan American Junior Games are on the horizon
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.
Master Giduk Gun: “Rushing to the top can lead to a quick fall, but steady, deliberate preparation will help you become a stronger athlete”
With more than 20 awards as best coach at many national and international events Master Giduk Gun, Director and Founder of Apex Tigers Martial Arts Academy talked in exclusive to MASTKD about how his training philosophy had led him to have a very successful team.
