How to Join Canada's Para Taekwondo Kyorugi Program

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Taekwondo Canada is building a formal Para Taekwondo Kyorugi program with the goal of qualifying athletes for future World Para Taekwondo Championships and Paralympic Games. According to Taekwondo Canada, the program is looking for impairment-eligible individuals who are currently members of a taekwondo club or are interested in joining one. If that describes you or someone you know, the starting point is to contact Taekwondo Canada directly through the contact details on taekwondo-canada.com and express interest in the Para Taekwondo Kyorugi program.

Who the program is for

Taekwondo Canada states the program targets:

  • Individuals with an eligible impairment
  • People who are already members of a taekwondo club, or who are interested in joining one
  • Athletes with the aim of competing toward World Para Taekwondo Championships and Paralympic Games qualification

The wording matters: you do not need to already be an experienced Para athlete, but you do need either an existing club connection or a willingness to join a club. Taekwondo Canada frames the program around developing athletes toward international qualification, so the entry point is interest plus eligibility, not a completed competition record.

How to express interest

  1. Go to taekwondo-canada.com. The Para Taekwondo Kyorugi callout appears on the homepage under the heading "Want to join canada's para taekwondo kyorugi program?"
  2. Read the full callout. It describes the program's aim and the athlete profile Taekwondo Canada is looking for.
  3. Use the site's contact route. The site navigation includes a "Contact Us" link, which is the documented way to reach the organization. Taekwondo Canada's own callout directs interested individuals to get in touch for more information.
  4. State your situation clearly. In your message, note whether you are already a club member or are looking to join one, and that you are interested in the Para Taekwondo Kyorugi program.

The site does not publish a separate online application form, fee, or deadline for this program in the available page content, so contact is the appropriate first step rather than assuming a self-serve signup exists.

What likely comes next

The available Taekwondo Canada content does not spell out the full Para classification or selection process. Based on how Para sport programs generally work, and on Taekwondo Canada's stated goal of qualifying athletes for World Para Taekwondo Championships and Paralympic Games, you can reasonably expect the process to involve:

  • Impairment eligibility review — confirming that your impairment meets the relevant classification standards
  • Classification — the formal process that determines your sport class for competition
  • Program onboarding — connecting you with training and the national program structure

Treat these as the general shape of the pathway, not as steps Taekwondo Canada has published in detail. Confirm the specifics with Taekwondo Canada when you make contact.

Practical notes before you reach out

  • Club membership is central. If you are not yet in a club, saying you are interested in joining one matches what Taekwondo Canada says it is looking for.
  • Check the broader programs too. The site lists related areas such as Coaching (NCCP), Referee Program, Kukkiwon Registration, and Safe Sport policies, which may matter depending on your role.
  • Watch the News section. Taekwondo Canada posts program announcements there, including items like the Club Excellence program and national championship dates, so it is the place to catch updates about Para programming.

If you have an eligible impairment and a club connection or the willingness to build one, contacting Taekwondo Canada through taekwondo-canada.com is the concrete first move toward joining the Para Taekwondo Kyorugi program.