The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) recognizes USA Taekwondo (USAT) as the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of Taekwondo in the United States.  A primary function of the NGB is to conduct national and international events in its sport. 

Taekwondo and the Olympic Games
The object of Taekwondo is to land kicks and punches on your opponent’s scoring zones: one point is awarded for a valid kick or punch to the torso, two points for a valid spinning kick, three points for a valid kick to the head and four points for a turning kick to the head.

The action takes place inside an 8m x 8m zone called a court, with each contest made up of three two-minute rounds. Over their standard white uniform, known as a ‘Dobok’, competitors wear colored protective equipment. The competitor wearing blue is referred to as ‘Chung’, while the competitor in red is ‘Hong’.

Olympic Taekwondo, past and present
Taekwondo made its debut as a demonstration sport at the Seoul 1988 Games, but was not officially added to the Olympic programme until the Sydney 2000 Games. Since then, USA Taekwondo has earned eight Olympic medals-- two gold, two silver and four bronze.

Mailing Address: USA Taekwondo, One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
National Office Phone Number: (719) 866-4632
National Office Fax Number: (719) 866-4642

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USA Taekwondo

USA Taekwondo's headquarters in United States

This department focuses on the training, development, and competition strategies for elite taekwondo athletes.

Athletics Performance

The Coaching and Refereeing team at USA Taekwondo is responsible for training and developing athletes, coaches, and officials to excel in national and international competitions. This team not only provides high-level coaching to enhance performance but also ensures the integrity of the sport by training and certifying referees to officiate events, including the Olympic Games. Their expertise helps maintain the standards of Taekwondo while promoting sportsmanship and fair competition.

Coaching and Refereeing

The Event Management and Support team at USA Taekwondo is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing national and international Taekwondo events, including competitions and tournaments. This team collaborates with various stakeholders, including the Tournament Committee and volunteers, to ensure events run smoothly, promote athlete engagement, and uphold the standards set by the National Governing Body. Their work is crucial in enhancing the visibility of the sport and supporting athletes on their paths to Olympic and international success.

Event Management and Support

This department focuses on the management and development of athletes, overseeing training, competition, and performance enhancement.

Athletics Department

This department provides strategic direction and oversight for the organization's mission and goals.

Leadership Council

This department focuses on overseeing operational strategies and driving strategic experiences and initiatives within the organization.

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