Kukkiwon Cup

06/09/2026

The 2026 GTTF Global Summit & Global Championships are almost here.
From June 24 to 29, the world Taekwondo community will gather at Okada Manila, Philippines, for a meaningful celebration of tradition, excellence, and global unity.
We are proud to present the prestige of the Global Summit — a standard you can see, feel, and experience.
The GTTF Philippines Organizing Committee (Chairman Jennifer Baltasar) is now making its final preparations with great passion and dedication to welcome Taekwondo leaders, masters, and participants from around the world.
One of the most anticipated highlights of the Opening Ceremony will be the spectacular Taekwondo demonstration by the Korean Champion Demo Team from Shin Han University. Their powerful skills, dynamic movements, and breathtaking performance will surely captivate the packed audience.
The beautifully designed official medals for championship participants, along with the modern and stylish team uniforms provided to all Global Summit participants, will add even greater dignity and class to this historic GTTF Global Summit & Global Championships.
At the magnificent Okada Manila,
tradition, honor, competition, and celebration will come together on one grand stage.
The world is coming together in Manila.
A new chapter in GTTF history is about to begin

05/31/2026

Train in Taekwon-Do with World-Class Masters
Where Technique, Philosophy, and Leadership Come Together
Join us for a special gathering of renowned instructors and distinguished speakers from around the world, featuring Grandmaster Dr. Lee Kyu Hyung, one of the most respected masters in the Taekwon-Do community.
This event brings together global leaders in Taekwon-Do for an inspiring experience of technical excellence, deep philosophy, and leadership for the next generation.
Registration: www.tkdgttf.com
Hosted by: GTTF Philippines
Chairman: Jennifer Baltasar

05/30/2026

Something truly different is coming to the world of Taekwondo!

A next-level experience designed to create a sensation across the global Taekwondo community.

At next month’s Global Championships in Manila, we are not just hosting another tournament — we are standing at the forefront of creating a new global Taekwondo culture.

-Tag Team Match-
First introduced by me in 1992, this exciting format was designed to bring fighters and spectators together as one. Now, after 34 years, it is coming back to life — bigger, stronger, and ready to open a new chapter in Taekwondo competition.

-Essay Competition-
For too long, Taekwondo tournaments have focused mainly on the physical side: kicking, punching, speed, and power.
Now it is time for the “Do” of Taekwondo — the mind, philosophy, discipline, and spirit — to step into the spotlight.

-Global Champion Certificates-
Honoring competitors with a title they can proudly carry: Global Champion.

This is more than a tournament.
This is teamwork, thought, honor, and Taekwondo spirit coming together on one global stage.

See you next month at Okada Manila, Philippines!
Enter your competition now and be part of something historic: www.tkdgttf.com

05/26/2026

**The global stage is set for Taekwondo practitioners around the world!**
**Poomsae, Sparring, and Demo Team Competition — is your team ready?**
Compete for the honor of becoming a **Global Champion** and bring the title home!
Registration is now in full swing.
Register today at **[www.tkdgttf.com]**
**We are waiting for your team!**

05/22/2026

Thank you, and congratulations to us all. Today, we have written a brand-new chapter in history.
From the sun-drenched savannas of Africa where feet met the bare earth, to the rich traditions and diversity of Asia; from the pristine islands of Oceania to the oases of the Middle East; and across the passionate continent of South America, the land of liberty and pioneering spirit in North America, and the azure waters of the Caribbean—the call was answered in every corner of the globe. In every GTTF member nation, the kicks poured in: from dedicated groups contributing 475 kicks, to massive gatherings delivering an astonishing 1.1 million.
Founded upon the true pursuit of "Do" (the Way) and the restoration of the rightful honor of our Sabum-nim, the Global Kick-a-Thon was launched to celebrate GTTF’s 3rd anniversary. Together, we did not just participate; we triumphed, achieving a monumental milestone of over SIX MILLION KICKS worldwide.

04/29/2026

We proudly present **Taekwondowon**, a distinguished partner institution in Korea working alongside the Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation (GTTF)—an organization dedicated to restoring the true spirit of *Do* and the revered tradition of the Sabum-nim.
Supported and administered by the Korean government, Taekwondowon is a massive complex spanning **572 acres (approximately 2.314 million square meters)**. More than its impressive scale, it stands as a proud sanctuary and global mecca for Taekwondo practitioners—a shared and treasured asset of the worldwide Taekwondo community.
Here, training, education, accommodation, and healing are seamlessly integrated into a true all-in-one environment. Set apart from the distractions of urban life and immersed in nature, it offers an ideal setting to cultivate both body and mind while reconnecting with the deeper philosophy of Taekwondo.
As a key Korean partner of GTTF, Taekwondowon embodies the values of tradition, discipline, and the pursuit of *Do*, making it a place of profound meaning for those committed to the authentic path of Taekwondo.
For practitioners around the world, this is more than a destination—it is a place to experience, rediscover, and live the essence of Taekwondo.

02/25/2026

Thank you!
Since sharing the GTTF Kyorugi scoring system and the Poomsae judging video two weeks ago, inquiries about the 1st Global Championships to be held in Manila have been rapidly increasing worldwide. Because the system preserves the essence of Taekwondo while not straying far from the existing rules, it has received tremendous support and enthusiasm from many competitors and Taekwondo leaders around the world.
Our efforts are serving as a catalyst within the global Taekwondo community—bringing stimulation, encouraging diversity, and playing a role like salt that adds value and vitality.
Even Taekwondo organizations in Korea, the birthplace of Taekwondo, have expressed high praise for the GTTF Kyorugi scoring system and have indicated that they will send their teams to participate in the first Global Championships. To register, please visit us at www.tkdgttf.com

02/06/2026

What Is Do (道)?
As we practice Taekwondo, and as we move through the unfolding seasons of life, have we ever truly engaged in a deep and sustained contemplation of Do? We speak fluently about technique, forms, discipline, promotion, and achievement, yet how often do we reflect on the Do that quietly permeates and gives meaning to all of these practices? Have we ever encountered a teacher who spoke of Do not as a concept to be explained, but as a way of being to be lived?
For much of my life, I have been drawn to this question. Within the dojang, in moments of struggle and stillness, and amid the ordinary rhythms of daily living, I have asked repeatedly: What is Do? Even now, I continue to walk in pursuit of it. Yet the more one approaches Do, the less it allows itself to be confined by definition. Rather than becoming clearer, its horizon expands—vast and boundless, like the cosmos—revealing depth without end.
I questioned my teacher often, sometimes with insistence, seeking to grasp the essence of Do. Where does it exist? How does one align one’s life with it? His responses were always simple, almost elusive in their brevity:
“Be sincere in your daily life. Do is not far away.”
At the time, such words felt incomplete. I desired structure, explanation, and certainty. I wanted Do to be something one could clearly point to, measure, or articulate. Yet as time passed and life itself became my greater teacher, those few words began to resonate more deeply. I came to understand that Do does not dwell in distant ideals or extraordinary moments of enlightenment. It resides in the ordinary—within daily discipline, mindful action, restraint of ego, and respect for others.
In Eastern philosophy, Do is not a destination but a continuous process of alignment. It is the harmony between action and intention, between the self and the world. To live in accordance with Do is not to escape life, but to enter it fully, with awareness and responsibility. In this sense, every bow, every repetition, every moment of patience or perseverance becomes an expression of Do.
My teacher has now departed from my side. Only in his absence did I begin to understand that his silence and simplicity were themselves profound instruction. Do cannot be handed down as a formula, nor captured fully in words. It must be embodied. The role of the teacher, then, is not to explain Do, but to illuminate the path so that the student may walk it alone.
Even today, I continue to ask: What is Do? Holding this question without demanding a final answer, I return again to the discipline of everyday life. Perhaps this quiet return—again and again—is itself the truest practice of Do.

02/04/2026

**Now Open for Registration**
The **2026 Global Taekwondo Championships**, drawing participants from more than 100 countries, is a world-class Taekwondo festival offering **affordable registration fees and free spectator admission**, ensuring an accessible and welcoming experience for all.
Open to athletes of **all ages and belt levels**, not only elite black belts, this international event invites you to test your skills against practitioners from around the globe and gain unforgettable competitive experience. Even first-time competitors can expect a professionally run tournament designed to create a positive and rewarding atmosphere.
Competitions include **Poomsae(Form), Kyorugi(Sparring), and Demonstration Teams**.
Poomsae features individual and team events with Traditional (WT/Kukkiwon and ITF) and Freestyle divisions.
Sparring is offered in **Elite** and **Festival** categories, with team matches conducted in GTTF’s signature **Tag Match** format.
Demonstration Team events showcase groups of ten or more athletes in eight-minute performances highlighting technique, teamwork, and creativity.
Open to participants **regardless of style or organization**, the GTTF Global Championships is a major international tournament celebrating Taekwondo’s tradition, philosophy, and global community.
Full details and registration information are available at:
**[www.tkdgttf.com]

02/03/2026