How to Become a Taekwondo Instructor or Referee in the US
Career path How to Become a Taekwondo Instructor or Referee in the US Teaching and refereeing are two separate paths with different rules. This guide lays out the Kukkiwon instructor…
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History of Taekwondo: Timeline From the Kwans to the Olympics
A dated timeline of taekwondo: the five original kwans, the 1955 name, the ITF and WT split, Kukkiwon, and its path to the Olympics and Paralympics.
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Taekwondo vs Karate: Which Should You Choose?
Taekwondo vs karate: origin, kicks versus hands, belts, sparring and the Olympics. A plain comparison to help you choose.
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🇲🇳 Mongolia to Host 2026 Asian Taekwondo Championships – A New Chapter for Martial Arts in the Steppe
If you’re a Taekwondo practitioner or a proud Mongolian sports fan, here’s something big to celebrate! Mongolia has officially clinched the hosting rights for the 2026 Asian Taekwondo Championships for…
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How to Tie a Taekwondo Belt (Step by Step)
Belts and ranks How to Tie a Taekwondo Belt: Step by Step Two ways to tie it: the two-layer method most WT-style schools teach, and the one-wrap square knot the…
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Taekwondo Grandmasters and Their Enduring Contributions
Who the taekwondo grandmasters are, how the ITF, KTA, Kukkiwon and WT define rank, and the founders behind each organization.
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ATA Martial Arts Journey From Tiger Cubs to Dragon Masters
There are several major Taekwondo associations around the world, each contributing to the governance, promotion, and development of Taekwondo at various levels. Among these Taekwondo organizations, the American Taekwondo Association…
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Taekwondo Black Belt Ranks: 1st to 9th Dan, Poom and Waiting Times
Black belt ranks, Kukkiwon waiting times, minimum ages and how poom belts convert to dan.
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Master Taekwondo Kicks: A Guide to Techniques and Variations
All 14 taekwondo kicks with Korean names, how each scores in WT sparring and where it first appears in the Taegeuk forms.
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Taekwondo Belts in Order: WT, ITF and ATA Charts
The belt order for WT, ITF and ATA, what the colors mean, and why charts differ between schools.
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