We work with a number of partner organisations in the UK and around the world, these include:
World Taekwondo (WT), the International Federation governing Taekwondo, leads an inclusive and accessible combat sport. World Taekwondo is a member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). World Taekwondo forges the traditional foundations of South Korean heritage with elite sport.
World Taekwondo’s vision is ‘Taekwondo for All’; aiming to grow Taekwondo worldwide from grass roots to the elite providing opportunities to train and enjoy Taekwondo inclusively.
Kukkiwon is the World Taekwondo Headquarters and was founded in 1972. Kukkiwon hosts various historic achievements, including unifying the Taekwondo Kwans in 1978, and developing the Kukkiwon Taekwondo Demonstration Team in 1974 to promote the Taekwondo spirit worldwide. Kukkiwon aim to share the Taekwondo spirit, history and culture worldwide.
The European Taekwondo Union (ETU) is the official continental governing body of European Taekwondo and was founded on 2nd May 1976.
GB Taekwondo was founded in 2002 and lead the performance and management of Great Britain’s athletes for the Olympics, Paralympics, World Championships and European Championships. GB Taekwondo is based in Manchester managing the performance programme of up to 30 full time athletes training at the GB Taekwondo National Training Centre, supported by UK Sport and National Lottery.
GB Taekwondo also manage the development of Cadet and Junior athletes towards their progression to the elite squads. In addition, GB Taekwondo deliver major events to showcase athletes talents, including Grand Prix, Para World Taekwondo Championships and the World Taekwondo Championships.
GB Taekwondo’s mission statement is ‘to provide athletes with confirmed talent, factual and logical support so that they can realise their full performance potential during Olympic Games, World and European Championships’.
Sport England was established in 1996 by the Royal Charter. Sport England are determined to provide the opportunity for everyone in England to benefit from sport, striving to tackle the inequalities in sport. Sport England award funding, provide insights, gather data, and share expertise. Sport England’s mission is ‘We’re here to invest in sport and physical activity to make it a normal part of life for everyone in England, regardless of who you are’.
Sport Scotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Their vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport.
As the national agency for sport, their role is to make sure sport plays its part in a thriving Scotland. They do this by influencing, informing and investing in the organisations and people who deliver sport and physical activity.
Sport Scotland are the national organisation responsible for developing and promoting sport and physical activity in Wales.
They are the Welsh Government’s lead adviser for all things in sport and they help to deliver the Vision for Sport in Wales. They are committed to providing our most promising athletes with the support they need to compete successfully on the world stage.
Active Partnerships (previously known as County Sports Partnerships) are networks of local agencies actively looking to increase participation in sport. Active Partnerships, a nationwide network, launched over 20 years ago and have significantly influenced the participation of sport through high impact programmes.
Active Partnerships promote independence working across various sports, focusing on local community needs. Their mission is ‘to increase levels of engagement in sport and physical activity, reducing levels of inactivity, tackling stubborn inequalities and using the power of sport and physical activity to transform lives’. British Taekwondo works directly with Manchester Active.
MCRactive are a not for profit organisation established and overseen by Manchester City Council to inspire and encourage people to lead a more active lifestyle. MCRactive’s role in the city is to work with the whole sport and physical activity sector to promote and open up access to sport and leisure places across Manchester.
MCRactive are a not for profit organisation established and overseen by Manchester City Council to inspire and encourage people to lead a more active lifestyle. MCRactive’s role in the city is to work with the whole sport and physical activity sector to promote and open up access to sport and leisure places across Manchester.
British Taekwondo is proud to be the only recognised 1st4Sport Technical Partner in the discipline of Taekwondo and Martial Arts.
Commercial partnerships and sponsorship
British Taekwondo is proud to join forces with Built For Athletes, this partnership is rooted in a shared commitment to excellence, resilience, and supporting athletes at every level – from grassroots participants to elite competitors representing Great Britain on the world stage.
Taekwondo is a martial art that demands precision, endurance, and discipline, and every athlete needs gear that can keep up. As an Official Partner of British Taekwondo, Built For Athletes provides high-performance backpacks and accessories designed to support intense training, frequent travel, and competition preparation.
Whether it’s storing sparring gear, carrying essentials to training sessions, or packing for international tournaments, their products are built to withstand the demands of the sport. With custom-branded backpacks, durable designs, and a shared vision of pushing boundaries, this collaboration empowers British Taekwondo athletes to stay focused on their journey – both inside and outside the dojang.
Hansung Tour is a specialist inbound travel agency offering tailor-made Taekwondo and cultural experiences in the Republic of Korea.
Founded over ten years ago by Grand Master Do-Gyung Wook, an 8th Dan Taekwondo master with over 25 years of experience running a Taekwondo school in Korea, Hansung Tour provides programmes including visits to the Kukkiwon and Taekwondowon, Taekwondo training, cultural experiences, and sightseeing.
From solo travellers to Taekwondo clubs and large groups, each journey is tailored to offer an unforgettable experience of Taekwondo and Korea.
Operating since 1989 and officially trading as Ki Martial Arts Ltd since 2001, the company has built a long-standing reputation as one of the UK’s best martial arts suppliers.
Ki offer a wide range of martial arts attire and equipment, with the protective gear, training aids, and uniforms they supply all designed and built to the highest standards, at exceptional value.
Working with British Taekwondo
British Taekwondo is the IOC and World Taekwondo-recognised governing body for Taekwondo in the UK. As well as being a successful Olympic & Paralympic combat sport with high profile athletes, Taekwondo is an accessible, fun and well-structured Martial Art for all ages and abilities, with deep rooted values of integrity and discipline.
A key part of our evolution is the development of a commercial partnership programme with the aim of delivering corporate partners across British Taekwondo. We have a fantastic platform for brands to work with us to deliver a compelling, national CSR campaign focused on physical and mental health that is accessible for all ages and abilities.
We can work with you to create something entirely bespoke focusing on schools, employees or community-engagement and can supplement a partnership with significant access to our existing network of clubs, participants, coaches and events.
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