In 1988 TKD was recognized as a olympic demonstration sport.

In 2000, TKD made its debute as an official olympic event.

This year there are 121 participants in the TaeKwonDo event. Steven Lopez and Nia Abdallah will be representing the USA.

The Games were spectacular. We are proud that Steven brought home Gold and Nia the Silver. Congratulations USA Team.

Taekwondo is a defensive martial art that combines philosophy, mental discipline, physical exercise, and physical ability. It promotes a wide range of principles:
• Self-defence (i.e. the apprentice’s ability to defend oneself against any form of violence;
• Good physical condition;
• Self-confidence, respect, and justice;
• Good health, regardless of age, gender or physique;
Olympic-level competition Taekwondo today is considered one of the finest self-defence martial arts, and is practised at championship level in more than 150 countries.