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19/11/2025

🇰🇷 Korea to Host the 1st PTF World Taekwondo Championships – July 10–12, 2026
Official Announcement by the Professional Taekwondo Federation (PTF)

The Professional Taekwondo Federation (PTF), together with PTF Korea, has officially announced the launch of the 1st PTF World Taekwondo Championships, set to take place in Korea from 10–12 July 2026.

This historic global event is open to all ages, all belt levels, and all Taekwondo styles — WT, ITF, and KT. For the first time, athletes from every discipline of Taekwondo will gather on a unified world stage, with distinct divisions for each style.
🏆 Winners in each division will earn the official title of World Champion for their respective age and belt categories.

In addition to the Championships, KT Major League Champions will receive official invitations to the KT Grand Prix Professional Championships, providing a gateway into the highest tier of the Kombat Taekwondo professional league.

📅 Special Programs Before & After the Championships

🔹 International Poomsae Seminar led by Grandmaster Kang Ik Pil
🔹 PTF Black Belt Dan & Skip Dan Testing
🔹 Kombat Taekwondo (KT) International Referee Seminar
🔹 Taekwondo Camp & Cultural Tour (13–16 July 2026)

On 10 July, the PTF General Assembly will also be held, marking an important moment as global leaders collaborate to shape Taekwondo’s future.

The 1st PTF World Taekwondo Championships marks a significant milestone of unity, inclusiveness, and excellence for the global Taekwondo community.

For more details, visit www.protaekwondo.org under the Events tab.

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18/11/2025

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17/11/2025

🥋 Malabo 2025 World Taekwondo Women’s Open Championships – Three Days of Outstanding Performances
14–16 November 2025 • Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

The Malabo 2025 World Taekwondo Women’s Open Championships delivered three days of elite-level competition, bringing together some of the world’s strongest female athletes. Below is a full recap of all three days:

⭐ Day 1 – Strong Opening Battles

The championships opened with intense and dynamic matchups, as athletes from across the globe set a high standard of skill, speed, and determination.

⭐ Day 2 – Double Victory for China

China dominated on the second day with two gold medals:
🥇 Ma Jingyue – Women’s -49kg
🥇 Yang Qingmei – Women’s -57kg
China also added two bronze medals, securing their position as one of the most successful teams of the event.
🔗 Full story on MASTKD: Double joy for China on day two

⭐ Day 3 – A Thrilling Finale

The final day concluded with exceptional displays of precision, stamina, and tactical excellence. Gold medals went to athletes from China, Hungary, and Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN).
🔗 Full story on MASTKD: Championships draw to a thrilling conclusion

🏅 Day 3 Medalists – Full Results

[W-46kg] Category

🥇 Xiaoting YE (CHN)
🥈 Shiyi WANG (CHN)
🥉 Alisa ANGELOVA (AIN)
🥉 Milana BEKULOVA (AIN)

[W-62kg] Category

🥇 Viviana MARTON (HUN)
🥈 Liliia KHUZINA (AIN)
🥉 Masghouni WAFA (TUN)
🥉 Ximin CHEN (CHN)

[W+73kg] Category

🥇 Polina SHVEDKOVA (AIN)
🥈 Dagmara HAREMZA (POL)
🥉 Lauren WILLIAMS (GBR)
🥉 Lei XU (CHN)

MASTKD ASIA congratulates all medalists, athletes, coaches, officials, and organisers for delivering an inspiring and memorable championship in Malabo.

16/11/2025

🥋 Poomsae Seminar & Dan Testing with Grandmaster Kang Ik Pil

The Professional Taekwondo Federation was honoured to welcome Grandmaster Kang Ik Pil, a distinguished 9th Dan Kukkiwon Taekwondo Grandmaster, to lead the Poomsae Seminar and Dan Testing on 9 November 2025 at Ion Hotel, Baguio City, Philippines.

Organised by the Professional Taekwondo Federation Philippines, this exceptional programme provided practitioners with a unique opportunity to deepen their technical expertise, refine their skills, and gain a greater appreciation for traditional Taekwondo.

We sincerely thank Grandmaster Kang Ik Pil for his continued dedication to the growth of Taekwondo and PTF Philippines for hosting this landmark event.

15/11/2025

🥋 ITF Taekwon-Do Singapore Successfully Hosts ASEAN Championship, Showcasing Regional Impact
November 2025 | Singapore

ITF Taekwon-Do Singapore proudly announces the successful completion of the ASEAN ITF Taekwon-Do Invitational Championship 2025, a milestone event that brought together participating teams from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Chinese Taipei for an unforgettable regional gathering.

This championship marked a historic moment for Singapore as we achieved a record-breaking Taekwon-Do mass display, demonstrating not only technical excellence but also the unity and spirit of our growing community. The atmosphere was filled with camaraderie and shared purpose as athletes, instructors, and officials came together to celebrate the art of Taekwon-Do.

Despite limited external support, our community stood strong—and this event proved that we are our own greatest strength. Through teamwork, leadership, and unwavering dedication, we have built a foundation that will continue to support future collaborations, exchanges, and regional growth.

Let us continue to rise together, forge stronger partnerships, and elevate Taekwon-Do across ASEAN and beyond.

Stronger together, always.

15/11/2025

🥋 Professional Taekwondo Federation Hall of Fame Awards Night – Baguio City, Philippines

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15/11/2025

🇵🇭 4th National Taekwondo Championship and Kombat Taekwondo Minor & Major League – Philippines

The 4th National Taekwondo Championship, held in conjunction with the Kombat Taekwondo Philippines Minor and Major League, concluded successfully in Baguio City at Easter College on 8 November 2025.

The opening ceremony was graced by three prominent figures in the global Taekwondo community:
• Grandmaster Rick Shin, Founder of Kombat Taekwondo and President of the Professional Taekwondo Federation (PTF)
• Grandmaster Choi Jung Hwa, President of the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF)
• Grandmaster Kang Ik Pil, 9th Dan Kukkiwon Grandmaster and respected international instructor

Their presence and inspiring messages emphasized unity, mutual respect, and the shared vision of strengthening Taekwondo development across all disciplines and federations.

The event was jointly organized by Kombat Taekwondo Philippines and the Professional Taekwondo Federation Philippines, bringing together athletes, coaches, and referees from across the nation to compete under the innovative Kombat Taekwondo ruleset — blending tradition, discipline, and modern competition dynamics.

This successful championship marks another important milestone in the growth of both organizations, reflecting the strong spirit and dedication of the Philippine Taekwondo community.

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15/11/2025

🥋 Poomsae Seminar & Dan Testing with Grandmaster Kang Ik Pil

The Professional Taekwondo Federation was honoured to welcome Grandmaster Kang Ik Pil, a distinguished 9th Dan Kukkiwon Taekwondo Grandmaster, to lead the Poomsae Seminar and Dan Testing on 9 November 2025 at Ion Hotel, Baguio City, Philippines.

Organised by the Professional Taekwondo Federation Philippines, this exceptional programme provided practitioners with a unique opportunity to deepen their technical expertise, refine their skills, and gain a greater appreciation for traditional Taekwondo.

We sincerely thank Grandmaster Kang Ik Pil for his continued dedication to the growth of Taekwondo and PTF Philippines for hosting this landmark event.

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15/11/2025

15/11/2025

The Philippine Taekwondo community mourns the passing of Juan Ponce Enrile, the first President of the Philippine Taekwondo Association.

His early leadership and vision helped plant the seeds of Taekwondo in the Philippines, allowing the sport to grow, flourish, and uplift thousands of Filipino practitioners across the country. We remember him not just as a public servant, but as one of the pillars who supported Taekwondo during its foundational years.

We extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family. Thank you for your service in our sport.
Rest in peace.