History of Taekwondo It`s the Kukkiwon

Vol. 1
2015 JULY
-NEWSLETTER
History of Taekwondo
It's the Kukkiwon
HEART
OF
TAEKWONDO
40 years
and Now
about
KUKKIWON
1970's
1972.11.30 Taekwondo
Central Dojang opened
1980's
The first step into
Taekwondo globalization
1973.02.06 Changed name to the ‘KUKKIWON’ and grows
Taekwondo was chosen to be a demonstration sport in the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
to the origin of Taekwodno globalization as the World
KUKKIWON started the business specialized in earnest.
Taekwondo Headquarters.
2013 ~
1990's
Kukkiwon changed
to a new image
Taekwondo brought
to the surface a
representative
cultural brand of Korea
The KUKKIWON globalized the vision and
strengthened the stature as the World Taekwondo
The KUKKIWON started in 1972 as a
Headquarters.
1994.09.04 Taekwondo was chosen to become an
Taekwondo Central Dojang and has taken an
Business structure innovation.
official sport for the Sydney Olympics at the 103rd IOC
initiating role in globalizing Taekwondo and
executive committee meeting in Paris.
invigorating the martial arts Taekwondo.
The KUKKIWON laid the groundwork to
globalize Taekwondo by conducting the 1st
World Taekwondo Championships in 1973 and
launch the World Taekwondo Federation.
In 1978, the KUKKIWON fortified the
foundation of Taekwondo development by
unification of 10 Kwans(Chung Do Kwan, Moo
Duk Kwan, Ji Do Kwan, Song Moo Kwan,
Chang Moo Kwan, Kang Duk Won, Jung Do
Kwan, Oh Do Kwan, Han Moo Kwan, and
Kwan Il Kwan)
2009 ~2012
2000 ~2008
It's accelerated to build a global network.
Technical development and global networking enhanced the value of the
The KUKKIWON brand value rose.
Kukkiwon brand.
The KUKKIWON converted
to Special Corporation
A multilateral effort was made
to promote Taekwondo
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HISTORY
1970 s
Early
Years of
Begining
Established Taekwondo
Demonstration Team
On September 6, 1974, President Kim created a Taekwondo
demonstration team. The team played a significant role in
globalizing Taekwondo through a non-government diplomacy.
KUKKIWON held a groundbreaking ceremony for the
Central Dojang on the hulls of Yeoksam-Dong GangnamGu, Seoul on November 19, 1971.
KUKKIWON demonstration team demonstrated at the IOC
Headquarters(President of IOC Juan Antonio Samaranch) on October 1987.
KUKKIWON
Unification of Taekwondo
Opening of KUKKIWON
KUKKIWON Demonstration Team
‘Kwan’
Unifying the Promotion Test System and Master
Education Training
KUKKIWON’s Promotion Teat regulations were drafted on March 1, 1972. The
KUKKIWON Poom/Dan evaluations were only conducted for black belt holders who
completed the Master Education’ conducted by the KUKKIWON.
In July 1978, the headquarters held a board of
directors meeting and decided to first resolve the
unification issue. On August 5, they agreed to shut
down ten Kwans. They finally became on step closer
to Taekwondo unity.
Academic Aspects of Taekwondo
On September 2, 1985, KUKKIWON held the ‘1st World
Taekwondo Seminar’ to discuss the academic aspects
of Taekwondo. Local and international scholars and
notable Taekwondo figures presented and debated the
theoretical foundation.
The Central Dojang of Dream
At the end of 376 days of construction, the opening ceremony was held on
November 30, 1972. The long awaited construction of Taekwondo Central
Dojang was finally complete.
The First Military Taekwondo Championship
Established World Taekwondo Federation
With 35 representatives of the 17 countries, Former president Mr. Un
Yong KIM founded the WTF on May 25, 1973. WTF was the first device
that turned Taekwondo – a traditional martial art - into a global sport.
The First Military Taekwondo Championship were held on November, 1st, 1980.
The Meaning of KUKKIWON symbol
A new KUKKIWON
trademark was
established on February
1, 1976. The earth in the
center signified peace
and unification of the
human race. The newly
designed CI reflected
KUKKIWON’s purpose.
BUSINESS
INTERVIEW
DOMESTIC
BUSINESS & NEWS
KUKKIWON selected as the
‘Future heritage of Seoul’
Strengthening the Poom·Dan
Promotion Test Criteria
The KUKKIWON formulated a policy to revise
the overall problems on the Poom·Dan Promotion
Test and manage the 4·5th Dan test directly.
Therefore it will be more difficult to receive the
Dan certificates. It will be expected to improve the
quality of instructors and Dan holders.
KUKKIWON President, Jeong ManSoon congratulated the launch of the
e-Newsletter and tells the vision of the
President Jeong Man-Soon appointed in February, 2014
KUKKIWON.
President Jeong spent busy days to lead
Takwondo into a bright future through the
strenghthening of the global Taekwondo stature,
“Lead the bright future
of the Taekwondo”
Instructor training and establishment of the
Promotion Test system.
President Jeong’s profile
“The KUKKIWON has focused on Taekwondo
Appointments
1978-2010 Professor of Physical Education, College
Cultural growth through development
and inheritance of Taekwondo spirit and
technique since 1972” said President Jeong.
“It has contributed the world peace through
dissemination of Taekwondo, and we
have received a great love from the global
Taekwondo family as well.”
He emphasized that the KUKKIWON will
continue to lead a bright future of Taekwondo
through strengthening the global Taekwondo
stature, Instructor training, and establishment
of the Promotion Test system.
“ I wish that the e-newsletter delivers
accurate information and the various news
of the KUKKIWON to masters in the world”
said President Jeong.
The KUKKIWON was recently selected as the ‘Future heritage of Seoul’ by the future
heritage conservation committee of Seoul City(Mayor Park Won-soon). Future heritage
is tangible·intangible heritage which has the value to pass to future generation, but not
registered as a cultural property.
KUKKIWON-Ministry of National Defense
cooperate to activate the Military Taekwondo
of Education in Cheongju University.
2008 Director of Students Welfare, Cheongju
University
2001-2003 Dean of College of Education, Cheongju
University
2017 World Taekwondo Championship will be
held at Muju Taekwondowon in May, 2017 for
9 days. It is expected to participate over 2,000
athletes from 160 countries and it will be the
Taekwondo Experiences
2000 Kukkiwon certified 9th Dan
1970-1972 Dispatched International Master in El
Salvador
1976 the 2nd Asia Taekwondo Championship
International Referee
largest championships ever.
1997 Examiner of the Kukkiwon High Dan Promotion
Test
2003 Chairman of the Kukkiwon Technical
Committee
2010 Board member of the Kukkiwon
2014- present President of the Kukkiwon
Muju to host
2017 World Taekwondo
Championship
The KUKKIWON has signed an MOU agreement with the Ministry of National Defense
(Minister Han Minkoo) to activate the Military Taekwondo on April 15th, 2015 at the
minister’s office.
The Defense Ministry will support the military Taekwondo Demonstration team, military
band, and the honor guard to the KUKKIWON events. The KUKKIWON will support the
training course for military Taekwondo Poom·Dan examiner.
BUSINESS
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS & NEWS
DEMONSTRATION
KUKKIWON
DEMONSTRATION TEAM
Spread the
Taekwondo Culture
in theMiddle East
The KUKKIWON launched its first
Overseas KUKKIWON Branch
The KUKKIWON signed an agreement with KUKKIWON GERMANY
(Chairman Park Soo Nam) to officially approve KUKKIWON Branch on
April 10th, 2015 at the KUKKIWON.
KUKKIWON has chosen Germany as a hub nation to invigorate the
KUKKIWON Taekwondo and expand KUKKIWON Target Business in Europe.
KUKKIWON & ETU cooperation
ETU President Pragalos signed an MOU with KUKKIWON Taekwondo
Headquarters. The MOU entails cooperation between the two
organizations in the field of Poom/Dan Promotion tests, education of
The KUKKIWON Demonstration Team
than 100 distinguished guests from
signing of the MOU marks the beginning of an extensive cooperation and
performed the Taekwondo demonstration
various fields, including the Minister of
the ETU is convinced this MOU will benefit the members in Europe.
at the ‘Korea - Qatar cultural exchange
Culture, Arts and Heritage, Dr. Hamad
night’ in Doha, Qatar, on March 7th.
bin Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari, and President
They received a big applause from more
Park Geun-Hye.
instructors in Europe, as well as Hanmadang Festivals in Europe. The
KUKKIWON held a meeting in Austria
The KUKKIWON held a meeting with ETU and presidents of MNA to explain the purpose
of a KUKKIWON Branch and KUKKIWON Division overseas on May 31st, 2015 in Austria.
They have also introduced the current state of continent MOU and promotion projects,
while explaining the strategy to disseminate martial arts Taekwondo and KUKKIWON
project by installing the Europe Division.
Actively promoting
KUKKIWON Business
at the World Taekwondo
Championships in Russia
The KUKKIWON accelerates to enable overseas
projects and enhance the global image.
Appointment Ceremony for
the KUKKIWON Taekwondo
Demonstration Team
Inaugurate an era of the
permanent performance
Dreams to children
in remote area
KUKKIWON decided to operate the permanent
The KUKKIWON Demostration
members
performance five times a week, in order to
The KUKKIWON Taekwondo Demonstration
maximize the public relations to visitors.
General Assembly and explained the KUKKIWON
Team had an appointment ceremony for 57
KUKKIWON is also planning to operate the
overseas projects to the representatives of
continental, MNA, and WTF Commissioners.
members on March 23rd, and took the first step
experience program for foreigners as a business
to maximize the field of a demonstration team.
incidental.
The KUKKIWON installed the promotional
booth at the Chelyabinsk World Taekwondo
Championships, Russia, on May 12th to 15th,
and promoted its main projects and the 2015
World Taekwondo Hanmadang, by showing
the KUKKIWON promotional video. Vicepresident Oh Hyun Deok attended the WTF
lead the Taekwondo performing culture, and
Team performed at the Hae-An
Elementary School and presented
a Dobok and belt to all 51 students
on May 27th.
EDUCATION
KUKKIWON
EDUCATION BUSINESS
KUKKIWON TAEKWONDO
CHAMPIONSHIP
CHAMPIONSHIP
1. KUKKIWON Cup Taekwondo Championship in Malaysia
2015 Malaysia KUKKIWON Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur where 1,000 people attended on 2015 June
6th to 7th. It established the foundation to invigorate martial arts Taekwondo by adding board breaking
division and record breaking division.
2. KUKKIWON Cup Taekwondo Championship in Bangladesh
The first KUKKIWON Cup in Bangladesh was successfully held in Dhaka. 649 people attended from the
18 cities and it was supported by the KUKKIWON and sponsored by the National Sports Commission of
Instructor course held in the Russia
World Taekwondo Championships
The first Poom·Dan Promotion Test
Examiner course in China
KUKKIWON conducted an International instructor course and Poom·Dan
Promotion Test Examiner course in Qingdao, Shandong, China to improve
the quality of Taekwondo in China.
It was the first Poom·Dan Promotion Test Examiner course in China, which
was organized by the Korea Taekwondo Association in China(KTAC). KTAC
is the united group of Korean masters in China, and they’ve been trying to
improve the relationship with the KUKKIWON since last year.
Bangladesh and Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation.
3. India Taekwondo League Championship
KUKKIWON Cup was held in New Delhi, India on May 16th for four days where 1,500 people
participated from all over the India.
4. Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment held the
first Taekwondo Championship
Former DTU president, Heinz Gruber
and Mr. Russell Chanseob Ahn(Prof.
KUKKIWON signed an MOU agreement with the Pyeongtaek City on February 24th to conduct the
of Berkely University) visited
‘2015 World Taekwondo Hanmadang’ successfully.
Kukkiwon for the 8th Dan test. They
interviewed with the President Jeong
after the test, and they promise to
Promotion plan for the Dispatched
Master Program
strive to train the next generation.
KUKKIWON has focused on the ‘Dispatched Master
5. The 2015 World Taekwondo Hanmadang signed an MOU
with the Pyeongtaek City
KUKKIWON signed an MOU agreement with the Pyeongtaek City on February 24th to conduct the ‘2015 World
Program’, which is one of the main projects.
The Korean Cultural Service Poland
This year’s project objective is to strengthen the
Taekwondo Hanmadang’ successfully.
was held the 4th Korea Festival
‘Global Business capabilities’ of the KUKKIWON by
successfully in Warsaw on June 13th.
dispatching highly competent masters to developing
6. The 2015 World Taekwondo Hanmadang
Organizing Committee is appointed
They had various programs such
countries and strategic countries.
as Taekwondo Demonstration and
traditional performances.
KUKKIWON had the 2015 World Taekwondo Hanmadang Organizing Committee
appointment ceremony on June 10th. The 2015 World Taekwondo Hanmadang will be
held on July 30th to August 2nd in Pyeongtaek City.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Jul 30-Aug 02
Oct 16-18
Nov 11-17
Nov 20-22
Nov 20-22
Dec 5-6
The World Taekwondo Hanmadang
KUKKIWON Special Dan
Promotion Test
Qualification Course for
the KUKKIWON Poom/Dan
Promotion Test Examiner
KUKKIWON Special Dan Promotion
Test for the KUKKIWON Poom/Dan
Promotion Test Examiner
Qualification Course for
the KUKKIWON Poom/Dan
Promotion Test Examiner
KUKKIWON European
Taekwondo HANMADANG
Europe 2015 November 11th~17th
/ Vienna in Austria
USA 2015 November 20th~22nd
/ Undecided in USA
USA 2015 November 20th~22nd
/ Undecided in USA
Korea 2015 July 30th~August 2nd
/ Pyeongtaek in Korea
Europe 2015 October 16th~18th
/ Innsbruck in Austria
Europe 2015 December 5th~6th
/ Sindelfingen In Germany
KUKKIWON
GLOBAL
NETWORK
POLICY
PROJECTS
Respectable Mr.
President of National Association
1. Establish the KUKKIWON
Branch or Division
• Purpose : In order to vitalize the KUKKIWON
Business through building the overseas
organization based
• Direction : Promote to set up the
KUKKIWON Branch or Division depending on
national circumstances.
1) KUKKIWON Branch
The KUKKIWON plan to set up one branch
for each nation. The KUKKIWON can directly
establish the overseas corporation or approve
a National Association or local subsidiary as
the KUKKIWON Branch.
2) KUKKIWON Division
The KUKKIWON plan to set up the KUKKIWON
Division as a pre-stage, for establishing the
KUKKIWON Branch and to carry out the
KUKKIWON target business, including the
KUKKIWON Poom·Dan Promotion Test through
an agreement with the national association
or Taekwondo organization.
& KUKKIWON Masters
Thank you for your hard and
committed work to develop
KUKKIWON Taekwondo.
KUKKIWON is committed
to improving the pride of
the Taekwondo family by
strengthening the role and
function as the World Taekwondo
Headquarters.
KUKKIWON plan to push
forward an International Policy
Project to promote Kukkiwon
target business, including the
Kukkiwon Poom·Dan Promotion
test, and vitalize the martial art
Taekwondo to enhance business
ability and build an international
organization. We kindly ask your
full cooperation on this matter.
3. Build an education/training system by characteristics of each country
• Purpose : In order to vitalize the KUKKIWON
target business by expanding Education &
Training through building the education/
training system.
• Direction : Plan to invigorate international
Do-Jangs and improve ability for masters
through mitigation of qualification for Foreign
trainees and customized training.
1) Mitigation of qualification for overseas
training
Classification
Qualification
standard
Training Period
Hanmadang
Referee
Promotion
Examiner
5thDan
4thDan
and above and above
3 days
3 days
Instructor Course
Pre-Master
Above
2ndDan
Qualification Above 4thDan
5 days
2) Customized training by countries
- Poomsae/Demonstration/Self-Defense
Training according to national characteristics.
- Do-Jang Management seminar to vitalize
the Do-Jang overseas.
4. Increase the support of
Regional & National
KUKKIWON Taekwondo
competition
• Purpose : In order to vitalize the martial art
Taekwondo through standardization of the existing
martial art competitions and promote to the
World Taekwondo Headquarters, KUKKIWON
competition.
• Direction : Settle the KUKKIWON Martial
art Taekwondo competition by distributing the
competition manual and expand the support.
1) Distribution of the existing martial art
Taekwondo competition manual
- KUKKIWON Cup/ Taekwondo Hanmadang
competition manual development and
disseminatotion
2) Support martial art Taekwondo competition
- Taekwondo Hanmadang competition : support
US$50,000~$100,000 depending on the scale
of Regional/national competition.
- KUKKIWON Cup competition : support
US$5,000~$50,000 depending on the scale
of national competition KUKKIWON since
2015.07.01.
2. Formulate the KUKKIWON
Taekwondo Poom·Dan
Promotion Test System
• Purpose : In order to vitalize the KUKKIWON
Poom·Dan Promotion Test project and to
improve the value of the Poom·Dan certificates
through formulating the Taekwondo Poom·Dan
Promotion Test system.
• Direction: Plan to move forward step by step
to stabilize the KUKKIWON target business,
including Taekwondo Poom·Dan Promotion Test.
1) Adjustment of delegated authority for
Poom·Dan Promotion Test.
The current Poom·Dan Promotion Test delegated
authority will be deferred until the 15.06.30.
Likewise, the KUKKIWON will delegate the
authority from the 3rd to 7th Dan promotion
test to the appointed National Associations OR
Organizations which established the KUKKIWON
Branch/Division, or which signed the MOU with
the KUKKIWON since 2015.07.01
2) Adjustment of Poom·Dan Promotion Test fee
The Poom·Dan Promotion Test fee will be
changed from GDP basis to GNI basis, and it will
be divided into 3 levels starting at January 2017.
5. Build the KUKKIWON
Global Network
• Title : KUKKIWON GLOBAL NETWORK(KGN)
• Purpose : Plan to invigorate the KUKKIWON
network and business through building the
overseas organization based.
• Direction : Build the KUKKIWON Global
Network by field
1) KGN categories
Categories
Title
KGN-1
Leaders
Member
KGN-2
Committee
KGN-3
Group
Member
Chairman of KUKKIWON (Branch headquarter)
President of KUKKIWON (Branch office)
President of (National Association)
Promotion Test Committee
Masters Committee
Referee Committee
Special Advisory Committee
Dispatching Master Committee
Pre-Masters Group
KMS Group
2) KGN formation method
- KUKKIWON Branch and Division installed
installed in each country.
· Each country will form a committee (including
Chairman, Vice Chairman) and and request the
Kukkiwon to register and appoint.
- KUKKIWON Branch and Division uninstalled
country
· Form a committee for each continent/
region and request the KUKKIWON to register
and appoint.
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