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UPDATE – SINGAPORE TAEKWONDO FEDERATION (STF) KYORUGI AND POOMSAE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SQUAD (NDS) OPEN SELECTION BOOTCAMP 2026 – TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Please take note of the tentative schedule for the NDS Open Selection Boot Camp. The schedule and venue are subject to adjustments, and the final details will be included in the Starter Pack to be sent out on 19 December 2025.
| Date | Time | Venue | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 January, 2026 | 8.00 am – 2.00 pm | Singapore Sports School (1 Champions Way, Singapore 737913) | Physical Component |
| 12 January, 2026 | 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm | STF Whampoa National Training Centre / STF Bedok National Training Centre | Training Session |
| 13 January, 2026 | 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm | STF Whampoa National Training Centre / STF Bedok National Training Centre | Training Session |
| 14 January, 2026 | 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm | STF Bedok National Training Centre | Technical Component |
| 15 January, 2026 | 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm | STF Bedok National Training Centre | Workshops |
| 16 January, 2026 | 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm | STF Whampoa National Training Centre / STF Bedok National Training Centre | Training Session |
| 17 January, 2026 | 9.00 am to 6.00 pm | STF Bedok National Training Centre | Kyorugi / Poomsae component |
Thank you and we look forward to your participation in the Open Selection Boot Camp 2026.
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Age is just a Number! Singapore TeamgOLD and Club Diamond smashes through the SG60 Our Legends Taekwondo Championship 2025!
Singapore, 23 November 2025 — The SG60 Our Legends Taekwondo Championships, an event hosted collaboratively by Our Tampines Hub, Tampines West CSN, and the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF), concluded on 23 November 2025 with a highly anticipated and significant demonstration of skills, feats and perseverance. The championship is specially organised to celebrate the Nation’s 60th birthday, colloquially known as Singapore60 or SG60, and is structured to be inclusive of all Singapore Taekwondo participants aged 30 and above. What was perhaps the most dazzling for this championship was the Taekwondo demonstration that featured two particularly notable senior cohorts, TeamgOLD (comprising members aged 50 years and above) and Club Diamond (comprising members aged 60 years and above), whose comprehensive display of skill served as a focal point of the event.
(Photo Credits: Tampines West CSN Facebook)
The Minister Masagos, Minister for Social and Family Development, served as the esteemed Guest of Honour, providing official recognition to the championship’s core objective, the formal promotion of lifelong physical fitness and community engagement through martial arts. The key segment of the afternoon programme was the collective demonstration presented by these most senior practitioners, effectively validating the principle that martial arts expertise and discipline are enduring qualities, largely independent of chronological age.
(Photo Credits: Tampines West CSN Facebook)
Technical Exhibition of Power and Precision
TeamgOLD and Team Diamond undertook a technical demonstration, distinct from competitive sparring, specifically to exhibit their persistent proficiency and physical conditioning. This was not a gentle exhibition but a vigorous performance featuring techniques refined over decades of dedicated practice.
(Photo Credits: Tampines West CSN Facebook)
The participants executed complex, perfectly synchronized patterns (Poomsae), which highlighted exceptional dynamic balance, intense concentration, and meticulous technical precision. The professionalism and disciplined execution of the routine by these senior athletes were evident and elicited considerable appreciation from the audience.
Members of TeamgOLD and Club Diamond performing unarmed combat feats
(Photo Credits: Tampines West CSN Facebook)
The demonstration reached its deliberate climax with the execution ofPoomsae, unarmed tactics, and feats involving board breaking. Practitioners from both TeamgOLD and Club Diamond, including those exceeding seventy years of age, approached the breaking station with notable composure and formidable intent. Employing sharp, focused biomechanical movements, they successfully deployed powerful kicks and strikes, resulting in the clean fracture of solid wooden planks. Each successful outcome garnered substantial acclamation, symbolically challenging conventional perceptions regarding physical limitations and capabilities associated with advanced age. The technical merit of the performance served as an inspirational testament, promoting sustained commitment to physical activity among all demographic sectors.
Commendation of Enduring Commitment
This championship was established to formally recognize the sustained dedication and physical resilience demonstrated by Singapore’s mature Taekwondo practitioners. The name of the championship, “Our Legends”, also appropriately reflects the exemplary status of the Taekwondo practitioners, especially TeamgOLD and Club Diamond participants, as they embody the fundamental tenets of Taekwondo; courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit.
(Photo Credits: Tampines West CSN Facebook)
The capabilities exhibited by these senior cohorts, particularly those surpassing the age of 60 (some of the practitioners are into their 70s and 80s!) provided irrefutable evidence regarding the sport’s significant efficacy in promoting holistic physical and mental welfare across the entire lifespan. The championship successfully spotlighted the immense potential and enduring vitality inherent in Singapore’s older generation, definitively establishing TeamgOLD and Club Diamond not simply as legends of the sport’s history, but as definitive role models who have set a formidable and inspiring new benchmark for lifelong excellence in the martial arts community.
STF-APPROVED TAEKWONDO UNIFORM BRANDS (1 NOV 2025 TO 31 OCT 2026)
The following brands of standard taekwondo uniforms have been approved by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) for the period 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026. Poomsae uniforms will also be allowed for the said period provided the vendors have their design approved by STF.
- Kwon
- Fila
- Mooto
- Daedo
- Adidas
- Jcalicu
- Tusah
Details of Vendors:
| Name of Vendor | Uniform Brand | Address | Contact Person | Contact No | |
| AJ Kwon Pte Ltd | Kwon | 259, Jalan Besar, Singapore 208934 | Ms Christina Tan | 92317168 | kwon.aj@yahoo.com |
| AkiraX Taekwondo | Fila | 116 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118540 | Mr Kelvin Lim | 89302245 | kelvin.taekwondomasters@gmail.com |
| Irivas Enterprise Pte Ltd | Mooto | 115A Commonwealth Drive #05-28/29, Singapore 149596 | Ms Amy Leong | 62240737 | amy@jhkim-singapore.com |
| JG Global Pte Ltd | Daedo | 4 Leng Kee Road, #03-11A SIS Building, Singapore 159088 | Mr Ng Hwa Ann | 93856768 | sales@jgglobal.com.sg |
| K & G Marketing Pte Ltd | Adidas | 2, Jurong East Street 21, IMM Building #04-02B, Singapore 609601 | Ms Jess | 91851981 | custsvs@knghub.com |
| Kristique Pte Ltd | Tusah | 2, Jurong East Street 21, IMM Building #04-02B, Singapore 609601 | Mr Han | 82256122 | hello@tusah.com.sg |
| Liang Seng Sports Equipment Pte Ltd | Jcalicu | 221 Ubi Ave 4, Singapore 408812 | Mr Steven Tan | 63391767 68581828 | steven@liangseng.com |
Wacoku (Champ) Brand
Please note that the “Wacoku (Champ)” brand uniforms has not been available for sale since November 2025 and no Wacoku (Champ) uniforms should have been sold from the expiry of the contract. Participants who had purchased the Wacoku (Champ)-brand uniforms before November 2025 can continue to use Wacoku (Champ) uniform for official STF events (including but not limited to courses and competitions) for 1 (one) year from the date of the expiring of the contract, i.e. the last day that such uniforms can be used would be 31 October 2026.
During this period (until the last day), the Wacoku (Champ) logos can be displayed for official STF events.
SINGAPORE TAEKWONDO FEDERATION KYORUGI AND POOMSAENATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SQUAD (NDS) OPEN SELECTION BOOTCAMP 2026 – REGISTRATION
| Event : | Kyorugi and Poomsae NDS Open Selection Boot Camp 2026 |
| Date : | 10 – 17 January 2026 |
| Event Venue : | STF Bedok National Training Center, 7 Bedok North Street 2, Singapore 469646 |
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.
All affiliates are invited to participate in the Open Selection Boot Camp for Kyorugi and Poomsae events.
Please note that candidate can only sign up for ONE (1) category ONLY (i.e. either Poomsae OR Kyorugi).
OPEN SELECTION BOOT CAMP 2026
All candidates must be SINGAPORE CITIZENS and are STF Poom or Black belt holders.
All candidates are required to complete and submit the attached form in the Annex and email to the STF Secretariat via your affiliate at hpexec@stf.org.sg and hpops@outlook.com by 15 December 2025.
Annex 1 – Application Form_Open Selection Boot Camp 2026*
*Note: Current Kyorugi and Poomsae 2025 NDS athletes must also submit the application form via your respective affiliate
Upon submission of the relevant form, an Open Selection Boot Camp Starter Pack will be sent by 19 December for further details on the programme and the components that will be assessed during the boot camp for your reference. In the event if you did not receive the documents, please reach out to the Secretariat at hpexec@stf.org.sg or hpops@outlook.com
The Open Selection Boot Camp would only be opened for observation by the registered accompanying coaches (must be Level 2 qualified). Please note that no photography and video recording will be allowed.
Individuals who are unwell, on Leave of Absence, Stay-Home Notice or contagious diseases should not attend the event.
We look forward to your participation in the Open Selection Boot Camp 2026.
Final Call to Register: 3rd WT Virtual Taekwondo (VT) Match Operator Certification Programme
Singapore is proud to host the 3rd WT Virtual Taekwondo Match Operator Certification Programme, happening 8 – 10 December 2025!
Limited slots are available for Singapore applicants. Interested participants are required to email opsexec@stf.org.sg by 30 November 2025 with:
- Screenshot of passing the online course (free ad pass rate of 80%) which is a pre-requisite for participating in the on-site course.
- A write-up on how they have contributed to the promotion of Virtual Taekwondo in Singapore and how they will continue to do so upon completion of the WT VTKD Match Operator Course (if their application is successful).
Requirements: You must hold a valid WT Global License to register.
Applications will be evaluated by STF and shortlisted applicants will be informed.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to the growth of Virtual Taekwondo in Singapore!
STF’s rights are reserved.
2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS (AS OF 26 NOV 2025)
As we look ahead to another exciting year in 2026, we are delighted to share the activities planned for our affiliates and the Taekwondo community. We greatly appreciate your continued support and active participation.
Thank you.
*Note:
Dates of event/s may change, please check for latest information and updates on STF website.
199TH CENTRALISED GRADING
Sunday | 18 Jan 26 | 2.00PM –7.00PM | (Senior Red 1 & above) | STF Bedok Training Centre |
| Sunday | 18 Jan 26 | 9.00AM –12.00NN | (All grades except Senior Red 1 & above) | STF Bedok Training Centre |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
- Submission for the Grading can only be at the STF office during office hours.
Please ensure that ALL grading cards are properly completed and duly endorsed. A recent photograph of the candidate must be attached
- 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.
- Submission will not be accepted if candidate fails to produce any of the documents mentioned above
- The last day of submission (Junior Red 1 & above, Senior Red 1 to 3rd Dan) is on 19 December 2025 (Friday). Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION
- 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 Submission | Administrative Fee Chargeable |
|---|---|
| 1st subsequent week from last day of submission (22 Dec 2025 – 30 Dec 2025) | SGD 10.00 |
| 2nd subsequent week from last day of submission (31 Dec 2025 – 7 Jan 2026) | 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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,
- 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 19 December 2025 (Friday).
3. An examiner will be assigned by the Federation after the closing date.
COLOUR BELTS
- The last day of submission for colour belts (club grading) is on 12 February 2026 (Thursday). Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION.
- An administrative fee of SGD 5.00 will be charged for late submission of candidates taking all other grades except Brown 1 & above.
2ND SINGAPORE OPEN VIRTUAL TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS
We are pleased to announce the details of the second edition of the Singapore Open Virtual Taekwondo Championships
Date:
31 January (Saturday) & 1 February (Sunday), 2026
Time:
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Venue:
21 Jurong East Street 31
Jurong East Sports Centre, Singapore 609517
Registration Period:
29 December 2025 – 12 January 2026
Registration is open to overseas participants.
Registration Fees:
• Local participants: SGD 65.40 per registrant (inclusive of GST)
• Overseas participants: USD 60 per registrant
(Participants are to make their own accommodation and transport arrangements.)
For Local Submissions :
Singapore Taekwondo Federation Office
7 Bedok North Street 2
Bedok Sports Complex,
Singapore 469646
For Overseas Submissions :
stkdf@mail.com
Tournament.stf@gmail.com
Team Manager’s Briefing:
30 January, 7:00 PM (Singapore Time)
• For local team officials: Jurong East Sports Centre
• For overseas team officials: Via Zoom (link to be provided)
The Official Competition Outline (Rules & Regulations) including the registraion forms are attached for your reference.
We look forward to your support and participation.