ITF World Championships 2025
2025-10-07 00:00 - 2025-10-11 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) | Buenos Aires
Dear Taekwon-Do Family,

For us, Taekwon-Do is a way of life, and we are all part of a big Taekwon-Do family.

At the last World Championship in September 2023, we met in Tampere, Finland. Now, our journey takes us to warmer places, to Croatia, specifically to Poreč. It is the smae place, where the European Championship was held in 2022.

I am confident that this year we will again enjoy the company, the competition, meeting old friends and making new ones, and gaining new knowledge and experiences.

Welcome to Poreč!

Master Slavko JerebChair of the Local Organizing Committee

The official ITF World Championships 2025 will be held in Porec, Croatia.

Please find the full invitation below including application forms for transportation and accommodation.

The official event website by the organizers is found here.

Porec_invitation_2025_open file_v3_compressedDownload

Declaration of ConsentDownload

Appendix-1-visa-request urejenoDownload

Appendix-2-preliminary-reservation-form-hotel-transferDownload

Appendix-3-travel-schedule noviDownload

Appendix-4-accommodation-application-form_newDownload

2025 World Championships – Umpire Application Form rev3Download

Women's Meet & Greet
2025-10-07 15:30 - 16:30
Strong Women, Stronger Together

Join us at the Women’s Meet & Greet during the World Championships!

This is your space to connect, share stories, and build a supportive network with women from around the world.

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, umpire, official, or supporter – come as you are and leave with new connections and inspiration

General Assembly 2025
2025-10-07 17:30 - 21:00
The ITF will hold its 7th General Assembly in Porec, Croatia, on the eve of the World Championships 2025. It bringing together Member and Associate Member Associations to review key matters and decisions for the future of the federation.

Participation

Member Associations: Up to two (2) delegates, with one (1) entitled to vote.

Associate Members: Up to two (2) delegates, without voting rights.

Please complete and return the Application Form by Monday, 22nd September 2025, indicating the voting delegate.

For questions or assistance, contact the ITF Secretariat.

The official invitation is found below.

2025.141.ITF Invitation to 7th ITF GA – Croatia ENGDownload

2nd ITF Adapted Taekwon-Do World Cup 2025
2025-10-08 00:00 - 23:59
Dear Grand Masters, Masters, and Instructors,

It is an honor to invite you to participate in the 2nd ITF Adapted Taekwon-Do World Cup.

Promoter: International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF)Contact: Master Leo Oros Duek lorosduek@itftkd.sport

Organizer: Croatian ITF Taekwon-Do AssociationContact: Master Slavko Jereb slavkoo7jereb@gmail.com

When: 8th October, 2025

Where: Sports Hall Žatika, Vukovarska ul. 3, 52440 Poreč, Croatia

More Details: See invitation of the ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships 2025

Registration:In Sportdata through the ITF-online-database https://data.itftkd.sport/signin. Each registration must be processed through the club participating in the World Cup, provided they have access to this platform, or through each country’s National or Allied Association.

Registration Deadline:Registrations will be open until September 12, 2025 at 21:59 UTC

Registration Fee:USD 100, and no fines will be applied for accommodation outside the official hotels

A competition exclusively for athletes with disabilities, whether physical, motor, sensory, or intellectual, will be held. The evaluation of each competitor’s level of disability will be carried out by the Inclusion Committee. All participants must undergo an evaluation committee review, presenting their medical fitness certificate for the competition, clearly indicating their disability status and degree. Additionally, the Unique Disability Certificate (UDC) will be required. The final admission and classification of each competitor will be determined by Sbn Anabel Vicario, and this decision will be final and irrevocable.The UDC must be sent via email to lorosduek@itftkd.org , indicating the corresponding registration number.

This edition will feature Individual Patterns, covering categories from 4th Gup to 4th Dan.

The age divisions will be:

Pre-Junior (born in 2010 – 2012)

Junior (born in 2007 – 2009)

Adult (born in 1989 – 2006)

Senior (born in 1988 or before)

After the registration, the categories are split into different belt categories and the different degrees of disability. In the case of less than 4 competitors in a category, the categories can be merged.

The competition will be overseen by a special team of certified Adaptive Taekwon-Do referees, led by GM Abelardo Benzaquén, Chairman of the Umpire Committee and Sbn Anabel Vicario Chairman of the Inclusion Committee.

We are confident that this event, which allows athletes with disabilities to showcase their talent and spirit on an international stage, will become a standard in our community

We welcome you and look forward to your participation in this special event for the ITF and our athletes with disabilities.

GM Abelardo BenzaquénChair of the Umpire Committee

Sbn Anabel VicarioChair of the Inclusion Committee

Courtesy in Social Media
2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:00
Special Workshop at the ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships

Online platforms have made communication easier than ever—but they have also given rise to disrespectful and even harmful behavior. As Taekwon-Do practitioners, we are called to live by its tenets everywhere, including in digital spaces. Courtesy, one of our core values, is especially vital online.

To help our community reflect on these challenges, the ITF has invited Master Janel Gauthier, Chair of the ITF Do and Ethics Committee, to lead a special workshop during the World Championships in Poreč. Together, we will explore how to promote respect and courtesy in online communication and discuss possible ITF initiatives to guide members in this area.

🗓 When: Thursday, 9 October 2025🕔 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (CEST)📍 Where: Venue details to be announced🎟 Who can attend: All participants and attendees of the Championships💰 Cost: Free, no registration required

Master Gauthier, a clinical psychologist and Professor Emeritus at Laval University (Canada), brings his expertise in ethics and behavior to this important topic.

Join us in building a more respectful ITF community—online and beyond!

World Record Event 2025
2025-10-10 19:00 - 20:00
The ITF invites all interested athletes to participate in the World Record Event 2025 at the Gala of the World Championships 2025 on October 10 in Porec, Croatia.

This event is the first one on the global stage. It has only one category: twimyo nopi ap cha busigi – flying high front kick.

While the Special Technique category during the World Championships includes the same kick but with a fixed height (e.g., 260cm for adults male), the World Record event tries to find the athlete with a valid technique at the largest height. The qualification for the World Record Event starts at, e.g., 270cm for adults male.

Be ready to participate at an extraordinary event!

Live stream will be available.

More information below:

20251011_WorldRecordEventDownload

1st Japan Cup
2025-11-22 08:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00
Invitation：1st JAPAN CUP_20250823 (Dowonload)

Italian Taekwon-Do Open 2025
2025-11-29 00:00 - 23:59
The event, organized by Master Orlando Saccomanno, will be held on Saturday November 29h , 2025 in the Sport Hall PALABORSANI located in Via per Legnano 3, Castellanza (VA) near Milan, Italy

Inscription for this event must be done online through www.handlesport.comOpening of the registration on October 13th 2025• Closing of the registration on November 25th 2025 at 10.00 pm

info: info@hwarang.it

Official invitation in the attachment

2025 Italian Open – Invitation_v1 ENGDownload

East Africa Championship 2025
2025-12-05 00:00 - 2025-12-07 23:59
UPDATE: location changed from Tanzania to Kampala, Uganda

Full invitation below

20251205_7th East Africa Tkd Invitation-UpdateDownload

20251204_EA_Seminar_ScheduleDownload

Mali National Championship 2025
2025-12-27 00:00 - 23:59

AIITA India Championship 2025
2025-12-27 00:00 - 2025-12-29 23:59
More information at

phone: +91 70079 01819

email: itfindiaofficial@gmail.com

IITF India Championship 2025
2025-12-28 00:00 - 2025-12-29 23:59
More information via email or WhatsApp (see poster)

World Cup 2026 - Online Information Meeting
2026-03-16 20:00 - 22:00
The official plans for the ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup 2026, to be held from 28 September to 4 October 2026 in Spain, are moving into the next phase.

To ensure all member countries and clubs are fully prepared for the upcoming tournament, the Organising Committee has the great pleasure of inviting the global Taekwon-Do community to a series of vital online information meetings.

The sessions are designed to accommodate the international community and will be held in two separate time slots on Monday, 16 March 2026:

20:00 CET (Spanish Time): Session for Spanish-speaking participants.International Taekwon-Do Federation is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup – Online Information Meeting – Spanishhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82665840125?pwd=[REDACTED]

21:00 CET (Spanish Time): Session for English-speaking participants.International Taekwon-Do Federation is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup – Online information Meeting – Englishhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83825718829?pwd=[REDACTED]

Purpose and Coordination The primary goal of these webinars is to provide comprehensive information regarding the event’s logistics, answer direct questions from clubs and national federations, and ensure seamless coordination leading up to the competition.

The Organizing Committee has also extended an invitation to the relevant ITF Committees to be present. This will allow for technical questions to be clarified directly by the experts involved, ensuring total transparency and clarity for all attendees.

By joining the online meetings and bringing together athletes, instructors, and officials in these sessions, the goal is to build a solid foundation for what promises to be a historic Taekwon-Do World Cup 2026 in Benidorm.

Note to Participants: All interested member countries and clubs are encouraged to join the session that matches their preferred language to stay updated on the latest requirements and event details.

Official website of the Taekwon-Do World Cup 2026: 🔗 worldcup2026.taekwondoitf.es Follow the Instagram profile of Taekwon-Do World Cup 2026: https://www.instagram.com/itfworldcup_benidorm2026

We look forward to meeting you on 16th March via Zoom and we hope to see you in autumn in Benidorm.

Roma Gladiator Open 2026
2026-03-22 00:00 - 23:59
The event, organized by GM Wim Bos, will be held on March 22, 2026, in the Sports Hall PALATORRINO, Via Fiume Giallo 47, Rome, Italy

according to the following program:hrs. 09.00-13.00 Chicks, Dragons and Kids/Individual and Team Pattern Competition.hrs.13.00-20.00 hrs. Pre-Junior, Junior and Senior / Individual competition and Junior/Senior Team Sparring Competition.

Registration for this competition is exclusively through www.handlesport.com Closing of the online registration: Tuesday March 17th, 2026, at 23.00 hrs.

info:romagladiatoropen@gmail.com

Official invitation in the attachment

Gladiator Open INVITATION 2026(ENG)_v3Download

Albania Championships & Seminar 2026
2026-03-28 00:00 - 2026-03-29 23:59
Saturday, March 28, 2026: Open Tirana 2026 Championships

Sunday, March 29, 2026: Tul Seminar and Black Belt Grading with Master Niklas Enander (VIII. Dan, Member of the ITF Board of Directors)

More informations directly via email (Titini Xhekson).

AETF European Championships 2026
2026-04-12 00:00 - 2026-04-19 23:59
More information on the AETF website.

Philippines Seminar & Tournament 2026
2026-05-22 00:00 - 2026-05-23 23:59
Schedule:

Day 1 (May 22, 2026): ITF Technical Seminar conducted by Master Mariusz Steckiewicz, Member of the ITF Asia Development Team

Day 2 (May 23, 2026): ITF Philippines Invitational Tournament featuring participants from various regions

For more information, pelase contact ITF Philippines directly.

Open Welsh 2026
2026-06-06 00:00 - 23:59
Open Competition at Cardiff City House of Sport in Cardiff, Wales

Registration through sportdata.

Organiser: Master Neil Ernest (contact: info@nesporttkd.com)

Campeonato Sudamericano 2026
2026-06-22 00:00 - 2026-06-27 23:59
🏔🇵🇪 THE RETURN TO THE CRADLE OF LEGENDS 🇵🇪🏔

The continent gathers once again on Peruvian soil.⏳ After the unforgettable 2017 South American Championship, Lima is preparing once more to welcome the champions at the 10th SOUTH AMERICAN TAEKWON-DO ITF CHAMPIONSHIP.

📅 June 22–27, 2026📍 Lima, Peru

🔥 A long-awaited return.🔥 A country that combines ancient history with sporting passion.🔥 The place where modern warriors of the tatami will honor traditions and build the future of South American Taekwon-Do.

From the greatness of the Incas to the energy of every match, Peru will be the stage where unity, discipline, and South American pride shine brighter than ever.

💪 The countdown has begun. The spirit of Taekwon-Do calls us back to Lima!

More information soon!

SouthAmericanITF2026 #ReturnToTheCradle #Lima2026 #TaekwonDoITF #SouthAmericanPride

ITF World Cup 2026
2026-09-28 00:00 - 2026-10-04 23:59
The ITF World Cup 2026 wil be organized by Espana ITF Taekwon-Do under the supervision of Master Paco Ferrando.

Orgnizer’s email: infoITFWC2026@taekwondoitf.esOrganizer’s website: https://worldcup2026.taekwondoitf.esITF World Cup 2026 Instagram

Official competition days: Tuesday, September 29, to Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Palau Liliana Steiner L´Illa de Benidorm

The official invitation and info about the accommodation is found below:

INVITATION-WORLD-CUP-2026-published_v4.1Download

WORLD-CUP-2026-Declaration_of_consentDownload

2026 UMPIRE REGISTRATIONv1 – STEP BY STEP GUIDEDownload

WORLD-CUP-2026-ACCOMMODATION-v3Download

APPENDIX 1 – VISA request form v2Download

APPENDIX 2 – Hotel form v2.2Download

APPENDIX-4-accommodation-form v2.2Download

Additional Procedures for ITF CompetitionsDownload

Adapted World Cup 2026
2026-09-30 00:00 - 23:59
It is an honor to invite you to participate in the 3rd ITF Adapted Taekwon-Do World Cup.

Promoter: International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) Organizer: Taekwon-Do ITF España Contact: Master Francisco Ferrando, infoITFWC2026@taekwondoitf.esRegistration: Monday, September 28, 2026Competition day: Wednesday, September 30, 2026Where: Palau d´Esports l´Illa de Benidorm, Partida Salto del Agua, 03502, Benidorm

Registration: In Sportdata through the ITF-online-database https://data.itftkd.sport/signin. Each registration must be processed through the club participating in the World Cup, provided they have access to this platform, or through each country’s National or Allied Association.

Registration Deadline: Registrations will be open until August 27, 2026, at 21:59 UTC

Registration Fee: USD $100 per CompetitiorAccredition Fee: USD $100. (Those who book their accommodation through the organizer (Beniconnect), will have the fee included in their booking payment.)

More information in the official invitations:

Adapted Taekwon-Do ITF World Cup 2026_v2Download

More information about the accommodation and travel, please consult the World Cup 2026 event page.
