What is Taekwondo Canada?

Taekwondo Canada is the national governing body for taekwondo in Canada. Its website serves as the central hub for member organizations, athletes, coaches, referees, and clubs looking for official programs, event dates, policies, and national team information. If you are a Canadian taekwondo practitioner, club administrator, coach, or parent trying to understand the national structure or find official resources, this is the starting point.

What Taekwondo Canada Does

As the national sport organization, Taekwondo Canada oversees the sport across the country. Based on the site's navigation and announcements, its responsibilities include:

• High Performance – Defining high performance, managing National Teams, publishing selection criteria, and administering the Athlete Assistance Program (AAP).
• Events – Organizing and announcing the National Championships, Canada Open, and Korean Ambassador's Cup, with archived results available.
• Programs – Running coaching certification (NCCP), the Referee Program, Kukkiwon Registration, Global License, Long Term Athlete Development, and the Club Excellence program.
• Safe Sport – Maintaining Safe Sport policies, reporting mechanisms through an Independent Third Party, and education such as Respect in Sport, concussion training, and anti-doping resources.
• Governance – Publishing bylaws, policies, forms, documents, board of directors information, committees, and partner/sponsor details.

Who It Serves

The organization connects several groups:

Key Programs and Initiatives

Para Taekwondo Kyorugi – Taekwondo Canada is working to establish a formal Para Taekwondo Kyorugi program aimed at qualifying athletes for future World Para Taekwondo Championships and Paralympic Games. It is looking for impairment-eligible individuals who are current members of a taekwondo club or interested in joining one.

Club Excellence – A program targeted at clubs across Canada, announced as a new initiative to support club development.

Coaching (NCCP) – The National Coaching Certification Program pathway for taekwondo coaches in Canada.

Safe Sport – Includes policies, an independent third-party reporting channel, and training in Respect in Sport, concussion awareness, and anti-doping.

News and Recognition

The site highlights organizational updates, including:

• Announcement of dates for the 2027 National Championships and 2027 Canada Open.
• A call for nominations for the Taekwondo Canada Board of Directors, with nominees announced.
• Taekwondo Canada moving to 11th in the world among top member national associations as ranked by World Taekwondo.
• The unveiling of the 2025–28 Strategic Plan.

Language and Access

The site offers content in both English and French (a "Français" link is available), reflecting Canada's bilingual structure. Visitors can also find contact information and a donation option.

How to Use the Site

1. Identify your role – athlete, coach, referee, club, or parent.
2. Navigate to the relevant section – for example, "High Performance" for national team info, "Programs" for coaching or club development, "Safe Sport" for policies and reporting.
3. Check the Events Calendar – for National Championships, Canada Open, and other competitions.
4. Review governance documents – bylaws, policies, and forms are available under "About Us."
5. Contact the organization – use the "Contact Us" link for specific inquiries.

Whether you are trying to register a club, certify as a coach, follow national team selection, or understand safe sport requirements, Taekwondo Canada's website organizes these resources under clear categories. Start with the section matching your role, and use the news and events pages for time-sensitive updates.