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Is tae kwon do a sport in America?
Taekwondo is both a Martial Art and a sport which is very popular in America. Many local Taekwondo tournaments are hosted by various organizations under different rules. There are state and national tournaments held every year, and the Jr. and Senior Olympic Taekwondo Championships are recognized by the World Taekwondo Federation through the USA Taekwondo (USAT).
What does the acronym USATF stand for?
This is the USA Taekwondo organization within the United States of America which is currently the National Governing Body (NGB) for the World Taekwondo Federation for involvement in Olympic sport Taekwondo, and a link to the World Taekwondo Headquarters at the Kukkiwon building in Seoul, Korea. http://www.usa-taekwondo.us
Who is joeseph Hayes?
Joe Hayes was captain of the USA Team in the First World Taekwondo Championships held in Korea in 1973. He dominated the competition throughout North America during the 1960s and 1970s. He was inducted into the very prestigious Taekwondo Hall of Fame in 2007.
Who picks the Tae Kwon Do athletes to represent USA in the Olympics?
The USA Taekwondo (USAT) is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) in the sport of Taekwondo. The USAT is also the member National Association for the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) which is the International Governing Body for Taekwondo as recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) The USAT holds Team Trials at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which qualifies athletes to move on to the next level of the selection process. the World Taekwondo Federation's World Olympic Qualification Tournament. See link below for the results of the USAT team trials for 2012 Olympics held on November 13 & 14 at the US Olympic Training Center.
Who is Dong Keun Park?
Grand Master Dong Keun Park was a national taekwondo champion of Korea six times. He was the head coach for USA Olympic taekwondo team in 1992. He pioneered taekwondo in the Philippines.
How do you participate in the 2012 Olympic Tae Kwon Do trials?
Google usa taekwondo and go into official is taekwondo website. You can find the article on becoming olympian.
Is US Tae Kwon Do different from USA Tae Kwon Do?
Yes, these are each different entities with different authority, scope, and purpose.U.S. Taekwondo a name used for at least one independent school, and an organization that are not affiliated with the other school using the same name:(see related links below for the following)Park's US Taekwondo - Manchester Connecticut.US Taekwondo Academy (USTA) - with several branches within the state of WashingtonConversely, USA Taekwondo (USAT - see related link below) is the member National Association of the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) that also serves as the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of Taekwondo in America as recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC). The WTF is not a teaching organization for the Martial Art of Taekwondo, but is a sport governing body consisting not of students and instructors, but continental unions that train and certify referees and coaches, and set the rules for WTF recognized tournaments, including the sport of Taekwondo in the Olympic Games.The USAT registers schools, and athletes from any Taekwondo organization, association, or federation in the United States for the purpose of state, national, international and world competitions as regulated by the WTF. The WTF is authorized by the Kokkinos (Korea's national academy and world Taekwondo headquarters), and as an International Federation (I.F.) for the sport of Taekwondo by the International Olympic Committee (I.O.C.)
Who are some famous Tae Kwon Do athletes?
Herb Perez1992 OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST1991 PAN AM GAMES SILVER MEDALIST1991 WORLD SILVER MEDALIST1987 PAN AM GAMES GOLD MEDALIST1987 WORLD CUP GOLD MEDALIST1987 WORLD BRONZE MEDALIST1986 OLYMPIC SPORTS FESTIVAL GOLD MEDALIST7 Time NATIONAL CHAMPION2 Time NATIONAL COLLEGIATE CHAMPIONUS TEAM CAPTAIN 1988-199Steven López (born November 9, 1978) is a 2000 and 2004 Olympic gold medalist in taekwondo at the Olympic Games. In 2001, he won the Lightweight Taekwondo World Championship, and in 2003 he won the Welterweight Taekwondo World Championship which he has since won in 2005, 2007 and 2009 making him the first Taekwondo fighter to win 5 World Championships.
Does the USA have a National Oylmpics Committee for Tae Kwon Do?
IOC >>>>> USOC \/---------------\/ W.T.F. >>> USAT The Olympic Games are run by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Each country has its own National Olympic Committee recognized by the IOC. In the United States, it is the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC). Each sport must have an international governing body that regulates the sport world wide as recognized by the IOC. For Taekwondo that organization is the World Taekwondo Federation (W.T.F.) located in Seoul, South Korea. Individuals and schools can not become members of the World Taekwondo Federation. The W.T.F. consists of national Member Associations which form Continental Unions. Each country must have a national Taekwondo Governing Body ("NGB" or "NTGB," or "TNGB") which is approved by that country's national Olympic Committee, and recognized by the World Taekwondo Federation. In the United States, the current NGB recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee and the W.T.F. is the USA Taekwondo (USAT). (see related links below) Any Taekwondo student of any school or organization can become a registered member of the USAT without having to leave your school or train elsewhere. School owners must register as an approved USAT club so their students may join. Coaches and Referees must attend special seminars to become trained and certified for the Olympic Rules set forth by the World Taekwondo Federation.
Who is the Father of Tae Kwon Do in India?
Taekwondo came to India in 1975, by Grandmaster Jimmy R. Jagtiani, 8th Dan. Father of Taekwondo in India. Check the related links:- Taekwondo came to India in 1974, by Master P. A. Gurung (As per record of Official Taekwondo Hall of Fame)
What is the American governing body for the sport of TKD?
TKD stand for Taekwondo and the governing body for the sport in the United States is 'USA Taekwondo' or 'USAT' for short. Martial arts is a popular activity in the United States.
How many federations of Tae Kwon Do are there?
There are many, many Taekwondo organizations that are labeled as "federations," "associations," or "unions," and any of those that are legitimate can trace their lineage back to one of the original Kwans (A Kwan is school or family of schools under one leader - the Kwanjang). The first official Kwan was the Chung Do Kwan, established by Won-Kuk Lee in 1944. Taekwondo began by uniting the various schools of Korean Martial Art in Post World War II Korea which were known as Kwans. The first official Taekwondo organization established in 1961 was named the Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA) The Korean government ordered that nine primary Kwans be recognized, numbered, and then merged into the KTA with a 10th Administrative Kwan. One pioneer of Taekwondo, Korean General Hong-Hi Choi, founder of the military Oh Do Kwan, was permitted to establish the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) in Korea, but was later forced out, and moved his organization to Canada. It spread worldwide from there, but after his death, the organization splintered with at least three groups claiming to be the duly authorized successor of the ITF name. The Kukkiwon building was built in Korea to house the National Taekwondo Acadamy, and the offices of the KTA, and the Korean Olympic Committee. The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) was also established, originally as a link from foriegn countries to Taekwondo credentials in Korea. However, the duties of the WTF were shifted solely to be a sports governing body, and has nothing to do with the teaching of Taekwondo, nor the promotion of ranks in either color belt geup (grade), or Black Belt Dan (Degree). Unlike the ITF, the WTF has never had its own curriculum for teaching Taekwondo or promoting students, and you can not join the WTF or become a member as a student or school. In virtually every country around the world, Taekwondo organizations have sprung up, either as approved efforts of renowned Taekwondo Masters, or unauthorized creations of independent instructors. Some national associations and federations are recognized by the WTF as member National Assoiciations for sport purposes, and are authorized by the Olympic Committee in each nation. The WTF is the only organization recognized by the International Olympic Commitee (IOC), but that is because the only purpose of the WTF is regulating the sport aspect of Taekwondo. Other associations and federations might have member schools and instructors who participate in Taekwondo competitions, but also provide instruction in Taekwondo as a Martial Art. Some examples are: ITF - International Taekwondo Federation USAT - USA Taekwondo (Member National Association for WTF in the U.S.) USTF - United States Taekwondo Federation USNTF - United States National Taekwondo Federation USCDKA - United States Chung Do Kwan Association ATA - American Taekwondo Assoicaition STF - Songahm Taekwondo Federation (offshoot of the ATA) AFT - Afghan Taekwondo Federation BUTF - British United Taekwondo Federation ETU - European Taekwondo Union UITF - Unified International Taekwondo Federation HTF - Hwarang Taekwondo Federation and the list goes on and on....
