CELEBRATE YOUR ACADEMIC & ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE
LAST DAY TO APPLY IS QUICKLY APPROACHING - MAY 31
Celebrate your dedication to balancing academics with taekwondo by earning the All-Academic Gold or Silver Award! If you're targeting the 2025 USATKD Anna & Sun Kang Academic Excellence Scholarship, there's an extra step—apply for the Gold or Silver Award first and submit an essay for the scholarship. Whether you're pursuing the Gold or Silver distinction, or the $2,000 scholarship, this is your opportunity to celebrate your achievements!
2025 USATKD EVENTS#
2025 USATKD CAMPS#
POOMSAE LEVEL UP CAMP - 5/31 & 6/1
LEARN MORE & REGISTER, opens in a new tabThis Poomsae Level Up Camp is presented by CUTA. The camp is OPEN for all athletes of all ages and belts. It will be held in Mountain View, CA on May 31 & June 1 and will have Beginner and Advanced Sessions.
Join World Champion Eric Gun and Coach Giduk Gun at this camp to learn techniques, training methods and strategies to help YOU get to the top of the podium. REGISTRATION IS LIVE NOW!
REGIONAL POOMSAE DEVELOPMENT CAMPS
LEARN MORE & REGISTER, opens in a new tabMAY 31-JUNE 1: TEXAS & JUNE 28-29: NEW JERSEY
Step onto the Mat with Purpose!
Perfect Your Poomsae: Refine your movements with elite coaching and expert feedback
Skill-Building Sessions: Focus on accuracy, rhythm & power
Experience Teamwork: Dedicated athletes and coaches helping each other achieve excellence
LEVEL UP SEMINAR SERIES
CONTACT TIM TO HOST!, opens in a new tabWORLD-CLASS TRAINING is coming straight to YOUR Dojang - and the BEST part? There is NO cost to host & USATKD takes care of the logistics.
HOW to HOST A LEVEL UP CAMP at YOUR school?
-Choose your FAVORITE Instructor to lead the camp
-Select a date & time that works best for your school
-Contact Tim Thackrey to schedule your camp (tim@juicecompound.com)
Level Up camps provide learning opportunities for athletes of ALL levels. The instructors are ready to bring your school their very best - skills, drills, strategy, and tips to reach the top of the podium.
ANNOUNCING 2026 USATKD EVENTS
Explore the exciting lineup of events scheduled for the upcoming 2026 competition season. Continue to push yourself towards excellence and chase after your aspirations. Click here to access event information and reserve your accommodations at the designated locations.
Historic Incentive for USA Taekwondo Olympians & Paralympians
HISTORIC INCENTIVE FOR USA TAEKWONDO OLYMPIANS & PARALYMPIANSOn March 5, 2025, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced a groundbreaking initiative that will significantly impact Team USA's Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Th...
USA TAEKWONDO CEO STEVE MCNALLY COMMITS TO 2028 AND BEYOND
USA TAEKWONDO CEO STEVE MCNALLY COMMITS TO 2028 AND BEYONDFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECharlotte, NC – USA Taekwondo (USATKD) is thrilled to announce that CEO Steve McNally has signed a contract to lead the organization through the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Gam...
USA Taekwondo and Vision/Tusah Introduce the 2025 USATKD Anna & Sun Kang Academic Excellence Scholarship
USA Taekwondo and Vision/Tusah Introduce the 2025 USATKD Anna & Sun Kang Academic Excellence ScholarshipFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECharlotte, NC - Dec 9, 2024: USA Taekwondo and Vision/Tusah Introduce the 2025 USATKD Anna & Sun Kang Academic Excellence Schol...
USA Taekwondo Named MNA of the Year at World Taekwondo Gala
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USA Taekwondo Named MNA of the Year at World Taekwondo Gala[Charlotte, NC, December 4, 2024] – USA Taekwondo (USATKD) is proud to announce that it has been named MNA (Member National Association) of the Year at the prestigious Wor...
REMINDER: USATKD Athletes Advisory Council 2025-2028 Self Nominations Now Open
USATKD ATHLETES ADVISORY COUNCIL (AAC)USATKD AAC is seeking candidates for the next election to serve from 2025-2028. The mission of the AAC is to communicate the interests and protect the rights of athletes in cooperative support of USATKD in achievin...
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALEX LEE - NEW 2025-2028 TEAM USA ATHLETE'S COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE
2025-2028 Team USA Athlete's Commission (Team USA AC) Election Has CompletedThe 2025-2028 Team USA Athlete's Commission Representative for the sport of Taekwondo Election has completed. USA Taekwondo was fortunate to have an election ballot with incre...
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SAFEST PLACE TO PLAY
YOU ARE SAFE ON & OFF THE MAT WITH USA TAEKWONDOWhether you are participating at a USA Taekwondo Event or Camp, policies and procedures are followed with your safety in mind.Choosing where to train and compete is an important decision. USA Taekwondo p...
SAFESPORT
SERVICES FOR ALL USA TKD OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC ATHLETESThe Safety of ALL amateur athletes is a primary goal of the USA Taekwondo organization. The U.S. Center for SafeSport, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USPOC) and National Governing Body USA Tae...
SAFESPORT SANCTION LIST
Kellen Walker (Temporary Suspension, Allegations of Misconduct, 2/5/25)Manasreh Decker, Stephen Corey (Suspended pending resolution of criminal complaint - involving minor)Dhinakaran Chinappen (Suspension - date of issuance 1/29/24); Sexual Misconduct...
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