A Historic Milestone for Taekwondo
The global Taekwondo community has entered a new era with the establishment of the Professional Taekwondo Federation (PTF)—the world’s governing body dedicated to unifying both professional and amateur Taekwondo under a single regulatory framework.
Under the leadership of Grandmaster Rick W. Shin, the PTF aims to standardize and elevate Taekwondo worldwide, ensuring excellence, integrity, and global recognition for all practitioners. This marks the most significant step toward consolidating Taekwondo under one unified structure.
A Groundbreaking Unification in Taekwondo
For the first time in history, a single governing body will oversee all aspects of Taekwondo, from traditional roots to modern competitive formats. The PTF acknowledges and collaborates with key organizations, including:
✅ World Taekwondo (WT)
✅ International Taekwondo Federation (ITF)
✅ Kukkiwon
✅ Kombat Taekwondo (KT)
✅ The Historic Kwans
“Today, we celebrate a historic milestone in the world of Taekwondo. The PTF emerges as the unifying force of our global community, preserving tradition while driving the sport into a dynamic future,” stated Grandmaster Rick Shin.
A Centralized and Independent Model
Unlike other organizations that rely on national federations, the PTF operates as an independent global entity with a centralized governance model. This innovative structure aims to eliminate fragmentation issues, ensuring professionalism, athlete safety, and uniform regulations worldwide.
The PTF will focus on:
🔹 Education & Certification – Setting global standards for athletes, coaches, and referees.
🔹 Licensing & Accreditation – Providing official recognition to Taekwondo professionals.
🔹 Event Sanctioning – Ensuring competition quality and legitimacy worldwide.
🔹 Innovation & Growth – Expanding Taekwondo’s reach while preserving its traditional essence.
What Changes with the PTF?
✔ Unified Global Regulation – A single body governing both professional and amateur Taekwondo.
✔ Recognition of All Taekwondo Forms – Acknowledging WT, ITF, Kukkiwon, Kombat Taekwondo, and traditional Kwans.
✔ Professional Certification & Licensing – Ensuring global standards for athletes, coaches, and referees.
✔ Sanctioned Tournaments & Events – Guaranteeing legitimacy and high-level competition worldwide.
✔ Modern Development with Traditional Roots – Balancing Taekwondo’s heritage with innovative approaches.
Discover More on the Official PTF Website
For more details on this revolutionary initiative, visit the PTF’s official website: www.protaekwondo.org. The platform provides comprehensive insights into the PTF’s mission, leadership, upcoming events, certification programs, and membership opportunities.
This launch is set to reshape the Taekwondo landscape, offering athletes, coaches, and referees an official pathway to professionalization, international exposure, and career advancement.
Conclusion: The Future of Taekwondo Begins Now
The creation of the Professional Taekwondo Federation (PTF) is a turning point in Taekwondo history. With a vision of unity, professionalism, and growth, the PTF establishes itself as the central authority driving the sport forward.
The future of Taekwondo will no longer be fragmented—it will now be supported by a single entity ensuring global standardization, recognition, and continuous evolution.
For more information, visit: www.protaekwondo.org or contact [email protected].
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