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Kukkiwon New York is a group of dedicated Taekwondo masters who are united in their support of Kukkiwon Taekwondo.

We are happy to help and support anyone with questions regarding DAN certification, training opportunities, and other KKW activities.

09/16/2026

Letter from Grandmaster Dae Sung Chung who helped organized the NJ Masters Course last month:
Dear Grandmasters, Masters, and Instructors,

You are cordially invited to a special event celebrating the visit of the 국기원 Kukkiwon President Ung Suk Yun to New Jersey.

This meaningful gathering will provide an opportunity to meet the Kukkiwon President and exchange ideas regarding the development and future of Taekwondo and Kukkiwon.

A representative from Kukkiwon’s promotion testing department will also attend to provide information and answer questions regarding Poom and Dan promotion tests.

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: Crowne Plaza Edison Hotel
Edison, New Jersey

Event Schedule
3:30–5:00 PM
Practical Self-Defense Seminar
Instructor: Grandmaster Tae San Jang
Seminar participants are asked to bring their Taekwondo uniforms.

5:10–6:30 PM
Leadership Conference with the Kukkiwon President

6:30–7:00 PM
Commemorative Group Photo

7:00 PM
Welcome Dinner

Seminar and Conference Admission: Free
Welcome Dinner: $50 per person (optional)
Sponsorships and donations are welcome.

Those wishing to attend are kindly requested to visit USTCM.org and complete the short Google Form.

We sincerely encourage all Grandmasters, Masters, and Instructors to join us in welcoming the Kukkiwon President to New Jersey. We hope you will participate in this meaningful occasion to communicate, build unity, and contribute to the continued development of Taekwondo.

Thank you.

Contact Information
Website: USTCM.org
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 201-313-5333

Dae Sung Chung, President
USA Taekwondo Culture Mission Association (UTCMA)
Kukkiwonkms, WTA 세계태권도연수원

09/11/2026

🌎 Kukkiwon & WTA: Growing Taekwondo Around the World! 🥋

The past few weeks have been busy for 국기원 Kukkiwon and the WTA 세계태권도연수원 (World Taekwondo Academy)!

From international Taekwondo demonstrations by the KUKKIWON DEMO TEAM in Mongolia, to examiner qualification courses, master education and certification, promotion test development, and honoring Taekwondo pioneers — Kukkiwon and WTA continue to invest in the growth and development of Taekwondo worldwide.

These efforts help strengthen the standards, education and leadership of Taekwondo while bringing the Kukkiwon system to practitioners around the globe. 🌎

Taekwondo continues to grow — and Kukkiwon & WTA are helping lead the way!

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09/04/2026

🥋🇺🇸 HISTORY MADE: TAEKWONDO DAY IS OFFICIAL IN NEW YORK STATE! 🗽

September 4th has long been celebrated throughout the Taekwondo community as Taekwondo Day — and now, because of the hard work of Taekwondo schools, masters, instructors, students, families, and supporters across New York, it is officially recognized by the State of New York!

During Taekwondo Month in New York State, schools across the state came together to give back to their communities, including hosting community self-defense classes and other outreach programs that demonstrated the positive impact Taekwondo has beyond the dojang.

We are incredibly grateful to Assemblyman Josh Jensen for championing this effort and getting the official resolution passed. 🙏🇺🇸

This is bigger than one school or one organization. This belongs to the entire New York Taekwondo community.

Because of everyone who participated, promoted Taekwondo Month, opened their dojangs to their communities, and helped make our voices heard, the September 4th celebration we have recognized for decades is now officially recognized in the State of New York.

🥋 September 4 — Taekwondo Day in New York State
🇺🇸 A celebration of Taekwondo. A recognition of our community. A moment in history.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible!

국기원 Kukkiwon, WTA 세계태권도연수원, Kukkiwonkms

09/01/2026

It was an amazing weekend at the WTA 세계태권도연수원 Master Certification Course in Woodbridge, New Jersey.

More than 100 Masters completed the course and are now awaiting their official test results. This was a truly special opportunity to learn from and train alongside some of the highest-ranking Grandmasters from 국기원 Kukkiwon, who shared their knowledge, experience, and passion to help Masters continue to grow as instructors and leaders.

A very special thank you to Grandmasters Kim Bong-hwan, Kang Ik Pil Kang, Dae Sung Chung, and Jae Yoo Ahn for their tremendous work, dedication, and leadership throughout the course. Your commitment to developing the next generation of Taekwondo Masters is an inspiration to us all.

And a special thank you to Master Dae Hyun Kwon for his hard work and dedication in helping make this incredible event possible. 🙏

We were also honored to meet Mayor John E. McCormac of Woodbridge, NJ, who stopped by to experience the event and wish all of the Masters good luck! 🇺🇸

Kukkiwon NY is incredibly proud to be part of amazing events like this and it was a pleasure training with everyone! It was wonderful to see Taekwondo leaders coming together, continuing our education, and helping grow the future of Taekwondo. 🥋

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08/28/2026

👊🥋 127th WTA 세계태권도연수원 International Taekwondo Master Qualification Course is underway! We are ready for a great weekend!
국기원 Kukkiwon Kukkiwonkms

08/21/2026

🤯 👊🥋 Nothing like the 국기원 Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Hanmadang! This event was an amazing display of Poomsae, Breaking, and Sparring. We love to see the beauty and spirit of Taekwondo shown in so many ways.
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08/19/2026

🥋 Wednesday Wisdom: One Taekwondo, Many Paths

This past weekend, the ITF 7th World ONE Taekwon-Do Championships event was held at 국기원 Kukkiwon in Seoul—a powerful reminder that while our styles, traditions, and techniques may look different, we share the same spirit of Taekwondo.

In this video, a Kukkiwon black belt and an ITF black belt demonstrate Koryo Poomsae, showing how the same form can be expressed in two different styles.

Different doesn’t have to mean divided. We can celebrate our differences, learn from one another, and come together through the values that unite us.

Different paths. One passion. One Taekwondo. 🥋🌎

A special thank you to Seongjin Park () for sharing this video and helping highlight the beauty of Taekwondo’s different traditions.

WTA 세계태권도연수원 wta_kukkiwon kukkiwon_official

08/13/2026

🥋🔥 What a busy start to August for 국기원 Kukkiwon & WTA 세계태권도연수원

From the World Taekwondo Hanmadang in Korea, to International Master Course training and High DAN testing, it’s been an exciting month of learning, growth, and connecting with Taekwondo practitioners from around the world.

And we’re not slowing down! We’re excited to head to New Jersey at the end of the month for the International Master Course. 🌎🥋

Kukkiwonkms

08/06/2026

One World. One Taekwondo. 🇰🇷🥋🌎

This week, more than 4,200 martial artists from 61 countries gathered at the 2026 World Taekwondo Hanmadang at 국기원 Kukkiwon in Korea to celebrate the art, tradition, and spirit of Taekwondo. From incredible demonstrations and breaking events to poomsae and unforgettable friendships, the Hanmadang reminded us that Taekwondo is about so much more than competition—it’s about bringing people together through respect, perseverance, and a shared passion for lifelong learning.

Congratulations to everyone who participated and represented their schools and countries with pride. We can’t wait to see what next year’s Hanmadang brings!

Kukkiwonkms, WTA 세계태권도연수원, KUKKIWON DEMO TEAM

07/31/2026

👊🥋국기원 Kukkiwon is bringing amazing opportunities for everyone in the US! We will be in NJ and another seminar has been added to California! Here is the information that was emailed from WTA 세계태권도연수원 to everyone regarding the NJ Seminar

⏰ General Course Schedule
4 days of physical and theory instruction followed by exams.

👊 Examination Information

A. 3rd Class International Taekwondo Master

Examination Subjects: Color Belt Poomsae, Black Belt Poomsae, Target Kicking

Color Belt Poomsae Range: Taegeuk 4 Jang to Taegeuk 8 Jang

Black Belt Poomsae Range: Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek

B. 2nd Class International Taekwondo Master

Examination Subjects: Color Belt Poomsae, Black Belt Poomsae, Target Kicking

Color Belt Poomsae Range: Taegeuk 4 Jang to Taegeuk 8 Jang

Black Belt Poomsae Range: Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae

※ Detailed examination methods, order, and assigned Poomsae will be announced on-site.

※ Participation in and completion of the course does not automatically mean that the qualification will be issued. Qualification results will be determined based on attendance, course completion, and written and practical examination results.

🧠 Written Examination

The written examination is scheduled to be conducted online.

Participants must prepare a smartphone or personal device with internet access for the written examination.

📱 Please check the following reference videos to prepare for the practical examination.

A. 3rd Class Reference Video
https://youtu.be/-O6L6IOgTDc?si=mG1Kxbfae7E8u5xp

B. 2nd Class Target Kicking Reference Video
https://youtu.be/mo1Nmk1P1zM?si=Fs2R6uEQ6RZkx-2f

※ These videos are provided as reference materials to help participants prepare for the practical examination.

Address

3042 West Ridge Road
Rochester, NY
14626

Telephone

+15852278000

Website

http://kukkiwon.or.kr/

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