USATKD is currently accepting bids for the 2028-2032 and beyond for the U.S. Open Taekwondo Championships. Prior to submitting a bid for these events, please review the necessary requirements as set forth in the bid packet.

Please contact me directly with any questions:
Christine Simmons
cssimmons@usatkd.org

This annual event is one of the premier taekwondo events in the world and the oldest Open Taekwondo Championships in the world. The competition is open to any certified black belt athlete in the world. 

Competition categories include Poomsae (Forms Competition) and Kyorugi (Sparring Competition). Each Kyorugi competition is divided into Weight Categories. The U.S. Open Taekwondo Championships is unique in that you may see competitors ranging from age 6 to age 70. Many Olympians, World Champions as well as National Champions from all over the world will compete at this event.

In 2025, there were over 2900 taekwondo athletes, coaches, and officials from 74 countries participating in this five-day event with over 2,000 spectators in attendance. The event is three days of competition and two additional days for move-in and event check-in/weigh-in. Competitors may compete on multiple days of competition.


USA Taekwondo US Open Bid Packet 2028-2032

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 US Open Bid Packet 2028-2032

All Ages Multi Sport Championship

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