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Team Trials is held annually. The highest ranked athletes from across the Nation compete to become the USA National team member and qualify for the chance to compete internationally representing the United States. The competition is open to athletes from 12 years of age and older who have obtained their black belts and qualified through other National level competitions. Competition categories include Poomsae (forms), Para, and Sparring.

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USA Taekwondo Team Trials 2026 RFP

USA Taekwondo is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of taekwondo in the United States of America as recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC). USATKD provides developmental opportunities for Taekwondo athletes throughout the United States to cultivate their knowledge of the sport while striving for world- class status.
Taekwondo is a defensive martial art that combines philosophy, mental discipline, physical exercise, and physical ability. It promotes a wide range of principles including the following:

Good physical condition
Self-Defense or the ability to defend oneself Self-Confidence
Respect
Good health regardless of gender, physique, or age

The origins of taekwondo, which go back two thousand years, lie in Korea. During its history, this sport has been known by various names, like Taekyon or Subak. Its official name nowadays, taekwondo, was announced in 1955; a year later, the first championships were held. The Korean Taekwondo Federation was founded in 1965, and the World Taekwondo Federation was founded in 1973. During the same year, the first World Championship took place. Taekwondo became an official Olympic Sport at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.



USA Taekwondo Team Trials 2026 RFP

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