17/05/2026
World Taekwondo Pays Its Deepest Respects to Grand Master Dai Won Moon
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Grandmaster Dai Won Moon at the age of 83.
Grandmaster Moon was lovingly regarded as the “Father of Mexican Taekwondo” and was a true pioneer at a time when Taekwondo was virtually unknown in the late 1960s. He founded the Federacion Mexicana de Taekwondo and served with distinction as its president. From winning its first medals at the 1975 World Taekwondo Championships, Mexico has since grown into one of the world’s leading Taekwondo nations.
Among his many roles within World Taekwondo, Grandmaster Moon served as a World Taekwondo Council Member and Chair of the Technical Committee.
Thanks to visionaries like Grandmaster Moon and their selfless dedication and sacrifices, Taekwondo has become one of the most popular martial arts and sports in the world today. World Taekwondo remains deeply indebted to Grandmaster Moon for his invaluable contributions.
To honor his remarkable legacy and memory, World Taekwondo will set up a memorial altar at the WT Headquarters in Seoul from May 18 to 20.
World Taekwondo extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, students, and the entire Taekwondo community in Mexico and around the world.
May Grand Master Dai Won Moon rest in peace.
