Welcome to the US Taekwondo Committee:
Taekwondo has helped define the character of so many amazing individuals through brotherhood, determination, sacrifice and personal commitment. The United States Taekwondo Committee is here to promote the ideas of harmony within the Taekwondo family and appreciates the changes and growth to which you, as members will be contributing. Welcome and thank you for your support! UPCOMING EVENTSU.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang 2012! The U.S. Open Taekwondo Hamadang 2012 will be hosted in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Friday July 13 and Saturday July 14, 2012 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center ________________________________________________ PRESS RELEASE The U.S. Taekwondo Committee is proud to announce the 4th Annual U.S.Open Taekwondo Hanmadang will be held at the United States Olympic Training Center and World Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA from July 13 – 14, 2012. After 3 successful years of holding this event in Chicago, the event now moves back to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs where in 1992, the first ever U.S. Open Taekwondo Championships was created. The 2012 U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang is expected to host over 1,300 participants from all over the world. The most famous Taekwondo practitioners from China, Taiwan, Korea, as well as European and Pan American countries will be represented, and a world famous Taekwondo Demonstration Team will perform at the Opening Ceremonies.
Taekwondo sparring is very well known as an Olympic sport. However, because of the high skill level and physical conditioning needed to be successful at sparring, the average Taekwondo School in the United States only has approximately 10% of the student body participating in sparring class and competitions. The U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang events are for the other 90% of Taekwondo students who do not participate in sparring. The U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang offers the opportunity for the 90% to showcase their skills in traditional forms, creative forms, creative board breaking, power breaking, and Demonstration Team events. Additionally, parents, grandparents, children, uncles and aunts can create teams and participate together. This unique ability for families to participate together is one that draws such strong participation numbers. George Purnia from Colorado Springs said “The award certificate that my grandsons will receive for placing in the top 3 at the Hanmadang will be a valuable addition to their college applications.” During the previous U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadangs in Chicago, many school owners were hesitant because they did not understand what the Hanmadang events were. However, after seeing the Hanmadang in person, they were excited to see that the events are the same events they are already teaching their students in class. Additionally, the U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang will help build team spirit and unity in their school. More detailed information will be available soon at www.ustaekwondocommittee.com or (719) 488-4321.
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Join us at the U.S. Olympic Training Centerin Colorado Springs, Co for the 2012 U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmandang! Details and Information Coming Soon
NewsUSTC NAMED OFFICIAL KUKKIWON BRANCH IN USA Effective March 1, 2010, the United States Taekwondo Committee became the official Kukkiwon Overseas Branch in the United States of America. Click HERE to download the Kukkiwon official announcement. The KUKKIWON OVERSEAS BRANCH PROGRAM was suspended by the current Kukkiwon administration. Letter From President Sang Lee
The United States Taekwondo Committee (USTC), as a fledgling organization, has hosted the 2008 World Taekwondo Hanmadang in Los Angeles, CA. Media Gallery
KEVAN O'MEARA'S 2008 WORLD HANMADANG PHOTOS NOW UPLOADED HERE!!
Click HERE to view the USTC Media Gallery! TO READ A BIO OF KEVAN O'MEARA GO TO "COLUMNISTS"
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