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 1st Notice of 48th Annual General Meeting 2025

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The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025 will be held in person on 27 September 2025 (Saturday) at 1.30pm at the STF Bedok National Training Centre, 7 Bedok North Street 2, Singapore 469646. Lunch will be served prior to the meeting from 12.30pm.

We are pleased to attach the 1st Notice of Meeting for the STF 48th AGM 2025 together with the relevant documents for your reference.

Kindly note that forms are to be submitted to stkdf.agm@gmail.com before or by the stipulated deadline(s). Registration is required in order to attend the AGM.

We look forward to your presence at the AGM. Thank you.

Virtual Taekwondo Championships on 13–14 September 2025

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The Virtual Taekwondo Challenger Series will be held in Singapore on 13–14 September 2025, welcoming all Singapore Taekwondo Federation affiliates and invited international teams. Join us for an exciting showcase of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship in the next generation of Taekwondo competition.

RULES AND REGULATIONS (V0.91)
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bz5x84tyk7xli7bznny6m/2025-VTKDCS-InformationSheet_v091.pdf?rlkey=83rewelknm00bt8xax3ad96ie&e=1&st=q2shidhz&dl=0

Refract Technologies
Han Academy Pte. Ltd.
Han Foundation Ltd.
J H Kim Taekwondo Institute – Bukit Timah

Temporary Suspension – Mr. Lee Zhong Jun

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Mr Lee Zhong Jun’s membership with the National Registry of Coaches (NROC) has been suspended by SportSingapore pending the completion of an investigation. Members of the public can refer to the list of NROC Coaches under suspension and disciplinary measures via this link – https://coachsg.sportsingapore.gov.sg/hubfs/20250720_NROC%20CDL%20(E).pdf

As an interim measure only (without any determination whatsoever by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation of liability or misconduct on his part), Mr Lee Zhong Jun is temporarily suspended from Coaching (whether at competitions, training or otherwise). His suspension shall be in effect until the conclusion of the aforesaid investigation. The STF will review the results of the investigation before taking any further action.

Take notice that nothing herein, whether express or implied, is to be taken as a finding (or allegation) by the STF of any misconduct by Mr Lee Zhong Jun.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MR JOHNNY LIM PENG SIAH INTERNATIONAL KYORUGI REFEREE

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The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) would like to congratulate Mr Johnny Lim Peng Siah for attaining the qualification of 3rd Class International Kyorugi Referee at the 128th International Kyorugi Referee Seminar conducted by World Taekwondo that was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

“I am honoured to have achieved the International Kyorugi Referee. This marks a new chapter in my journey, and I am committed to serving the community with fairness, integrity, and passion for the sport. Looking forward to contributing to the growth of Taekwondo and supporting athletes on their paths to excellence!” (Johnny Lim Peng Siah)

It is our hope more Singapore national referees will come forward to be International Referees and contribute to the promotion and development of taekwondo.

Congratulations once again to Mr Johnny Lim and we wish him all the best!

198TH CENTRALISED GRADING

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Sunday19 Oct 252pm – 6pm(Senior Red 1 & above)Bedok
Sports Hall
Sunday19 Oct 259am – 12nn(All grades except Senior Red 1 & above)Bedok
Sports Hall
Saturday1 Nov 2510am – 6pm(Senior 4th Dan & above)NTC

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  1. For Foundation to Red 2, grading can only be done by qualified Grading Assessors who have successfully completed the Grading Assessor Accreditation Course and have applied for a valid Assessor licence.

  2. Submission for the Grading can only be at the STF office during office hours.
  3. Please ensure that ALL grading cards are properly completed and duly endorsed. A recent photograph of the candidate must be attached

  4. For ALL candidates who are going for 1st Dan/Poom & above, please have the following documents during submission:
    a) Candidate’s grading card
    b) 1 recent IC / passport photograph of the candidate
    c) Form B (duly completed)

Submission will not be accepted if any of the documents is not available or, for Form B, partially completed.

  1. Submission will not be accepted if candidate fails to produce any of the documents mentioned above
  1. The last day of submission (Junior Red 1 & above, Senior Red 1 to 3rd Dan) is on 23 SEPT 2025 (Tuesday). Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION
  1. Late submissions for candidates taking Red 1 & above are to be done within two (2) weeks from 24 SEPT 2025 (Wednesday). Submission beyond the grace period of two (2) weeks WILL NOT be accepted. An administrative fee will be charged accordingly for late submission within grace period. The charges are as follows:
Period of Late SubmissionAdministrative Fee Chargeable
1st subsequent week from last day of submission
(24 SEPT 2025 – 1 OCT 2025)
SGD 10.00
2nd subsequent week from last day of submission
(2 OCT 2025 – 8 OCT 2025)
50% of the grading fee payable by candidates for their respective grades.

A roll call will be taken at 1.30pm for Red 1 (Senior) candidates going for 1st dan and 2.30pm for 1st dan and higher candidates. Those who miss the roll call will be considered as ABSENT or LATECOMERS. Latecomers will not be graded.

  1. Candidates are to turn up in proper dress code (as stipulated by the STF) for the grading. Candidates who fail to comply with the dress code will not be allowed to take the grading.
  2. Supplementary Grading can only be conducted two (2) weeks before or after the Centralised Grading and will be subjected to the approval of the Grading Department.
  3. While STF will take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of the grading procedure, Candidates will take all reasonable steps to ensure their own safety at all times and will not hold the Federation, the Grading Department or any of its servants, employees or agents responsible for any such injuries, accidents or mishaps that may befall on them during the course of the grading,
  4. For any enquiries, please contact the STF Secretariat Office or the Grading Department (stf.grading@gmail.com).

SUPPLEMENTARY GRADING

1. For clubs that wish to conduct supplementary grading for Junior 1st Poom to 4th Poom, a minimum number of 25 candidates is required.

2. Please register with the STF Secretariat by 23 SEPT 2025 (Tuesday).

3. An examiner will be assigned by the Federation after the closing date.

COLOUR BELTS

  1. The last day of submission for colour belts (club grading) is on 14 NOV 2025 (Friday). Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION.
  2. An administrative fee of SGD 5.00 will be charged for late submission of candidates taking all other grades except Brown 1 & above.

SENIOR 4TH DAN & ABOVE

  1. The schedule of the grading will be announced after the closing date.
  2. For those that are doing feats (senior 5th and 6th Dan), please submit to the grading department via email (stf.grading@gmail.com) on what you are going to perform for your feats before 17 OCT 2025 (FRIDAY).
  3. For the thesis component, candidates have to submit their thesis latest by 21 November 2025 (Friday). Thesis have to be emailed in to stf.grading@gmail.com
  4. The last day of submission for Senior 4th Dan & above is on 16 OCT 2025 (Thursday).

11TH DAEDO* TAEKWONDO OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

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11TH DAEDO* TAEKWONDO OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS 5-7 DECEMBER 2025

RULES AND REGULATIONS (V0.92)

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ip8c9rci0r8ozdvy01tpr/2025-DAEDO-InformationSheet_v092.pdf?rlkey=merpn4rbfir3wmhnzz2zhqfeh&e=1&st=2uziakl9&dl=0

*Event dates are confirmed. Championship title subject to final confirmation of sponsorship and partnership.

Han Academy Pte. Ltd.

Han Foundation Ltd.

J H Kim Taekwondo Institute – Bukit Timah

Tampines West CSN

Our Tampines Hub

Revised Singapore National Taekwondo Kyorugi Ambassador Championships 2025 Outline

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Dear Affiliates,

Please view attached for the revised Singapore National Taekwondo Kyorugi Championships 2025 Outline with changes to the date and venue of competition.

Date: 20th and 21st September 2025

Time: 0900hr onwards

Venue: Our Tampines Hub (1 Tampines Walk, Singapore 528523)

Registration Period: 4th to 14th August 2025

Registration Mode: Excel E-Registration form to tournament.stf@gmail.com

Step-by-Step e-registration process

1. Submission of E-registration form to tournament.stf@gmail.com and stkdf@mail.com

2. Await email reply with payment amount and instruction

3. Submission of payment proof* and softcopy grading certificates to tournament.stf@gmail.com and stkdf@mail.com (By 14th August 2025)

*Payment proof can be either STF receipt or Paynow UEN screenshot showing the UEN reference number (Team Name – SG Nat Kyorugi 2025). Paynow screenshot must be accompanied with softcopy of all participants’ grading proof.

Thank You for your participation.

SG National Kyorugi Ambassador Championship 2025 E-Registration Form.xlsm – Google Sheets

Gaonhae Taekwondo is looking for Taekwondo Instructors (Part-time) to join their team

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Taekwondo Instructor (Part-time)
– Minimum STF/Kukkiwon 1st Dan
– Coaching experience preferred
– Candidates without coaching experience may be considered
– Remuneration will be commensurate with experience (From $14/hour)

Interested applicants, please send your latest resume to hr.gaonhaetaekwondo@gmail.com or apply at www.gaonhaetaekwondo.com

Notice of Suspension – Lim Sze Nian

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Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) will be suspending the coaching pass of Mr Lim Sze Nian from 25 July 2025 for a period of one (1) year, or until the next coaching seminar expected to be held in 2026, whichever is earlier.

He may continue to attend the STF courses, seminars and compete in STF competitions during the suspension of his coaching pass.