What does WTF mean in SPORTS

World Taekwondo Friendship (WTF) is an international organization that works to promote and grow the sport of Taekwondo worldwide. WTF supports International Taekwondo competitions for both professionals and amateurs, as well as providing technical support and resources to athletes and coaches.

WTF engages in a variety of activities, including providing global education on the sport of Taekwondo, conducting competitions at various levels (international, regional, national, local), disseminating information related to the sport, and developing rules and regulations for all types of competitions worldwide.

There are several ways to get involved with WTF – you can join a local Taekwondo club or association affiliated with WTF; you can attend events organized by WTF; or you can enroll in training courses offered by WTF on various aspects of the sport.

Yes! The WTF offers several certification programs that individuals can complete in order to demonstrate their level proficiency in different areas related to Taekwondo. These include Coaching Certification Courses; Referee Certification Courses; Competitor Certification Courses; Instructor Certificates; Judging Certificates; and more.

Yes, there will be additional fees associated with any certification program depending on which level you are aiming to achieve- local, regional or international. For detailed information on specific costs please check the relevant section on our website or contact your local national federation for further information.

Yes – each competition has an age limit set by its organizers so we advise participants to read through the conditions under which the competition is held before registering. In general athlete's should be at least 16 years old before they can participate in any international level competitions.

The World Taekwondo Federation provides a number of resources for athletes and coaches aiming to improve their skillset within the sport. This includes access to training camps offered by world renowned trainers, educational material such as rule books and documents containing official guidelines, access online seminars, podcasts, webinars etc..

Yes - All competitors must abide by all rulings made regarding equipment usage during official tournaments sanctioned by the World Taekwodo Friendship. Such requirements may include having an approved pair dobok (uniform ), items like mouth guards, gloves & shin guards etc must meet certain standards set out prior by tournament officials.