The World Governing Body for
Professional & Amateur Taekwondo
Legitimacy, Growth & Global Recognition
- Serve as the World Governing Body for Professional and Amateur Taekwondo.
- Provide education in Professional, Amateur, and Traditional Taekwondo styles.
- Issue licenses and certifications to ensure high standards.
- Sanction events to regulate and uphold fair competition within the sport.
- Develop strategic partnerships to advance the global presence of Taekwondo.
- Ensure fair Taekwondo participants representation and welfare.
- Protect and promote the integrity of Taekwondo through regulatory oversight and enforcement of standards.
- The Professional Taekwondo Federation aligns with the values of the United Nations' UNESCO International Charter of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport, which recognizes sport as a fundamental human right.
Kombat Taekwondo
The World's Premier Professional Taekwondo League, elevating elite fighters on a global stage.
Kukkiwon
The official Taekwondo headquarters and Black Belt certification authority.
International Taekwondo Federation (ITF)
A global organization preserving traditional Taekwondo.
World Taekwondo (WT)
The governing body for Olympic-style Taekwondo.
The Original Taekwondo Kwans
The foundational schools that shaped modern Taekwondo.
Other Recognized Taekwondo Organizations
Additional organizations that contribute to the growth and development of Taekwondo globally.
Professional Taekwondo Federation Recognizes the Following Organizations
The Professional Taekwondo Federation acknowledges these key organizations for their contributions to both professional and amateur Taekwondo worldwide.