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Poomsae Level 2 Coach Course

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We are pleased to announce that registration for the Poomsae Level 2 Coach Course is now open!

The course aims to enhance coaches’ understanding of Poomsae patterns, techniques and movements while further developing their coaching skills to effectively guide athletes.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded the Poomsae Coach Certificate (Level 2).

Course Dates & Times:

  • 30 January 2027 (Saturday): 2.00pm – 7.00pm
  • 31 January 2027 (Sunday): 10.00am – 6.00pm

Course Venue:

STF Bedok National Training Centre
7 Bedok North Street 2
Singapore 469646

Dress Code:

STF-approved Dobok

Pre-Requisites:

  • Minimum 2nd Dan Black Belt
  • Minimum 18 years old
  • Minimum Poomsae knowledge up to Shipjin Poomsae

Attendance Requirement:

100% attendance is mandatory for participants to be eligible for the course assessments.

Course Assessment:

Theory and practical tests will be conducted at the end of the course.

  • Participants who fail both theory and practical components on their first attempt will be considered to have failed the course, with no option for a retake or re-attempt.
  • Participants who fail only one component (either theory or practical) will be eligible for a second attempt on the specific component they failed.
  • Participants who fail any component after two attempts will be required to register for the course again.

Certification:

Participants who successfully meet the course requirements will be awarded the Poomsae Coach Certificate (Level 2).

Registration:

Registration Closing Date: 8 January 2027 (Friday)

Download and complete the registration form available at:
https://stf.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/form-Registration-311020.pdf

Completed registration forms are to be submitted in person to the STF Office.

Course Fee:

$103.55 (inclusive of GST)

Payment can be made via PayNow to:

  • UEN: S74SS0031A
  • Payment Reference: PoomsaeLvl2

Important Notes:

  • Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, with limited slots available for 40 participants.
  • The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course at its discretion.

We encourage all eligible practitioners who wish to further develop their Poomsae coaching knowledge and skills to register!

For enquiries, please contact the STF Secretariat.

SG-Coach Taekwondo Level 1 (Full Integration) – Jan 2027

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The programme covers SG-Coach Theory Level 1, Foundation Sport Science (FSS), Values and Principles of Sport, and the Taekwondo Technical Component through a combination of online modules, face-to-face sessions and assessments.

Course Dates & Times:

SessionDate & Time
Session 1Saturday, 16 January 2027, 9.00am – 6.00pm*
Session 2Sunday, 17 January 2027, 9.00am – 6.00pm*
Session 3Monday, 18 January 2027, 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Session 4Wednesday, 20 January 2027, 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Session 5Friday, 22 January 2027, 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Session 6Saturday, 23 January 2027, 9.00am – 6.00pm*
Assessment DaySunday, 24 January 2027, 9.00am – 6.00pm*

Lunch breaks will be provided on Saturdays and Sundays.

Course Venue:

STF Bedok National Training Centre
7 Bedok North Street 2, Singapore 469646

Course Fee:

S$981.00 (inclusive of 9% GST)

Registration Closing Date: Friday, 18 December 2026, 4.00pm

Limited to 25 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pre-Requisites:

  • Minimum 2nd Dan Black Belt issued by STF
  • Minimum 18 years old (based on calendar year)
  • Must be a member of an STF Affiliated Club
  • Valid Standard First Aid Certificate

Important Notes:

  • Participants are required to complete the online modules via the SportSG-Ed portal before attending the face-to-face sessions.
  • 100% attendance is mandatory to be eligible for the assessments.
  • Participants must successfully complete all course components and fulfil the certification requirements, including registration with the National Registry of Coaches (NROC), before the certificate will be released.

Please refer to the attached Course Outline for full details.

Download and complete the registration form available at:
https://stf.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/form-Registration-311020.pdf

Completed registration forms are to be submitted in person to the STF Office.

Kyorugi Referee Refresher Seminar 2027

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The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) is pleased to announce that registration for the Kyorugi Referee Refresher Seminar 2027 is now open!

The seminar aims to provide qualified Kyorugi referees with an opportunity to refresh their knowledge, update their officiating skills and stay up to date with the latest refereeing requirements.

Seminar Date & Time:

9 January 2027 (Saturday)
2.00pm – 6.00pm
Registration starts at 1.30pm.

Venue:

STF Bedok National Training Centre
7 Bedok North Street 2
Singapore 469646

Dress Code:

STF-approved Dobok

Eligibility & Pre-Requisites:

Participants must submit any ONE of the following supporting documents:

  • Kyorugi Referee Course Certificate; OR
  • 2026 Kyorugi Referee Refresher Seminar Certificate; OR
  • Records of officiating experience.

Registration Fee:

  • Qualified Referees: $76.30 (inclusive of GST)
  • Coaches/Trainers: $76.30 (inclusive of GST)

Registration Closing Date: 18 December 2026 (Friday)

Registration:

Download and complete the registration form available at:
https://stf.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/form-Registration-311020.pdf

Completed registration forms are to be submitted in person to the STF Office.

Qualified referees are required to submit the relevant supporting documents together with their registration.

Payment:

Payment can be made via PayNow to:

  • UEN: S74SS0031A
  • Payment Reference: KyoRefRefresh

Important Notes:

  • Slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) reserves the right to cancel or postpone the seminar at its discretion.

We encourage all eligible referees, coaches and trainers to register and take this opportunity to refresh their knowledge and enhance their officiating standards.

For enquiries, please contact the STF Secretariat.

Poomsae Level 1 Coach Course

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We are pleased to announce that registration for the Poomsae Level 1 Coach Course is now open!

The course aims to qualify black belt practitioners as Poomsae Coaches, providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop towards becoming fully-fledged National Poomsae Referees.

Course Dates & Times:

  • 2 January 2027 (Saturday): 2.00pm – 7.00pm
  • 3 January 2027 (Sunday): 10.00am – 7.00pm
    (With a lunch break from 1.00pm to 2.00pm)

Course Venue:

STF Bedok National Training Centre
7 Bedok North Street 2
Singapore 469646

Pre-Requisites:

  • Minimum 1st Dan Black Belt
  • Minimum 16 years old

Dress Code:

STF-approved Dobok

Attendance Requirement:

100% attendance is mandatory for participants to be eligible for the course assessments.

Course Assessment & Certification:

Theory and practical assessments will be conducted at the end of the course. Participants who successfully meet the course requirements will be awarded the Poomsae Coach Certificate (Level 1).

Course Fee:

S$92.65 (inclusive of GST)

Registration:

Download and complete the registration form available at:
https://stf.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/form-Registration-311020.pdf

Completed registration forms are to be submitted in person to the STF Office.

Payment:

Payment can be made via PayNow to:

  • UEN: S74SS0031A
  • Payment Reference: PoomsaeLvl1

Registration Closing Date:

11 December 2026 (Friday), 5.00pm

Important Notes:

  • A minimum of 40 participants is required for the course to proceed.
  • The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course at its discretion.

We encourage all eligible practitioners who are keen to develop their coaching knowledge and skills in Poomsae to register!

For enquiries, please contact the STF Office.

SINGAPORE TAEKWONDO FEDERATION NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SQUAD (NDS) OPEN SELECTION 2027

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As part of supporting the National Sporting Agenda, the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) conducts annual Open Selections to identify aspiring athletes to join the National Development Squad and to develop the pool of High Performance talents to prepare for international tournaments and championships.

The information for Open Selection 2027 is as follows:

Date: 9, 10 & 16 January 2027

Disciplines:
•Kyorugi
•Poomsae
•Virtual Taekwondo

Venues:
STF Bedok National Training Centre
(7 Bedok North Street 2, Singapore 469646)

STF Whampoa National Training Centre
(80 Lorong Limau, Singapore 320080)

More information on the Selection Policy and registration details will be announced in due course.

Application for Global Management System (GMS) by Friday, 4 December 2026

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The Global Management System (GMS) annual licence for the year 2027 is now open for registration as the current GMS licence will expire at the end of December 2026.

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) invites all affiliated members who wish to renew or apply for the GMS annual licence to submit your applications through your respective clubs. The cost of the GMS licence is S$76.30 (including 9% GST).

Please ensure that your applications and payment are submitted no later than Friday, 4 December 2026.

The application forms are available under Forms on the STF website.

For Renewals
Please complete and submit the GMS Application/Renewal Agreement:

  1. GMS Application / Renewal Agreement

For New Applications
Please complete and submit both the GMS Application/Renewal Agreement and the New Application Form:

  1. GMS Application / Renewal Agreement
  2. GMS Membership Form – New Application Only

For further clarification, please contact the STF Secretariat at 6345 1491.

STF Grading Assessor and Refresher Seminar 2026 (2nd Run)

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This course familiarises participants with the Singapore Taekwondo Federation’s grading requirements, equipping club assessors to assess their students effectively and instructors to prepare candidates for STF Poom/Dan Grading.

Important Information

Date of Seminar: 7 Nov 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 9am to 11am
Venue: Bedok NTC (STF Conference Room)
Address: 7 Bedok North Street 2 Singapore 469646
*Closing Date for Registration: 30 Oct 2026 (Friday) at 4pm
Early registration is strongly encouraged to secure your spot.

Download the Seminar / Course outline

Kindly download and complete the registration form: https://stf.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/form-Registration-311020.pdf
(Forms submitted which are incomplete will not be entertained.)

Event Advisory – 202nd Centralised Grading and Meet & Greet Session

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202nd Centralised Grading and Meet & Greet Team Singapore
Asian Games Stars (25 Oct 2026)
Event Advisory

The Secretariat is monitoring the evolving haze situation. Leading up to 25 Oct 2026, should the haze situation be deemed unhealthy for the event/s to take place we may have to cancel or postpone the event/s.

We will provide further updates closer to the date of the event. The next update will be published on 24 Oct 2026.

Your understanding is much appreciated. Thank You and Stay Safe.

Singapore Taekwondo Federation

[25 October 2026] Meet Team Singapore’s Asian Games Stars

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Meet & Greet • Photo Opportunities • Autograph Signing

Join Darren Yap and Nicole Khaw, our Team Singapore Asian Games Poomsae athletes, for a special celebration with the Singapore Taekwondo community!

Meet the athletes in person, take a photo together, collect their autographs and celebrate their achievements on the Asian Games stage.

Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026
Time: 11.00am–12.30pm
Venue: Bedok National Training Centre (NTC)

Bring your family, friends and fellow Taekwondo enthusiasts. Come show your support and capture a memorable moment with our national athletes!

Social media hashtags

#SingaporeTaekwondoFederation #TeamSingapore #AsianGames #Poomsae #MeetAndGreet