Virtual Taekwondo is fun, inclusive and exciting and enable people of all ages, weight class and gender to compete against one another without barrier as it is non-contact sparring. Virtual Taekwondo is a technological innovation whereby taekwondo athletes don on VR headset and motion tracking nodes and use the body as game controller to compete against the avatar of their opponent.
To develop and promote this innovative version of taekwondo and excite the youth and likewise the masters, the STF Virtual Taekwondo (VTKD) Committee welcomes affiliated members/taekwondo athletes to be on board as VTKD Technical Officials i.e. Game Master (GM) and Technical Support Personnel (TS) and training will be provided.
Game Master (GM) and Technical Support Personnel (TS) are key to the smooth operation of the VTKD in additional to referees. They will be trained on the game’s system and the technology used, setting up the gameplay and understanding of the rules of taekwondo and their application to VTKD games. The Game Master is the main controller of gameplay and he/she enforces the rules of the game, taking appropriate action when rules are violated. The Technical Support Personnel is responsible for diagnosing and resolving technical issue that the athlete may encounter on the field of play (FOP).
Thank you to those who have registered and who have been informed of the training dates/time and venue. The training will be held on 15 May and 16 May 2024 from 6.30pm onwards at Jurong East Sports Hall.
A few vacancies for the training are still available. Please email your name, name of affiliated club and contact number to stfvtc@gmail.com the soonest if you are interested as this will be on a first-come-first serve basis.
STF VTKD Committee welcomes you and your friends to experience and learn about Virtual Taekwondo. Let’s venture into this exciting and innovative Virtual Taekwondo together!
Singapore Open 2024 Virtual Taekwondo Championships – Don’t miss the opportunities to be onboard!
Singapore Taekwondo Federation 50th Anniversary Dinner Celebration
Join Us in Celebrating Half a Century of Excellence!
We are thrilled to share the grand celebration of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation’s 50th Anniversary Dinner Celebration will be on Wednesday, 16 August 2024, 7pm onwards at Carlton Hotel Singapore, 76 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189558. It will be a momentous occasion marking five decades of dedication, resilience, and the pursuit of sports and martial arts excellence.
Ticket Information
Tickets for this prestigious event are limited, so secure your place early to avoid disappointment. Purchase by per table or by number of seats are welcome.
Per Table: S$1,500* (10 Pax)
Per Pax: S$150*
A complimentary invitation will be extended to the affiliates through email. Please RSVP by 31 May 2024.
Advertisement for Clubs
Affiliates who would like to promote their clubs may advertise their club’s logos at the event.
There will be two categories of advertisements namely $250 or $500.
The advertisement will be on screen and be played in a recurring manner at the event. Details will be provided in a separate announcement.
Fund Raising for “One Team Singapore Fund (OSTF) STF High Performance Programmes”
The One Team Singapore Fund (OTSF) was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth in 2017 to encourage support for the High-Performance Sport System in Singapore.
On this milestone occasion as STF celebrates its 50th anniversary, STF would like to fund raise for OTSF STF High Performance Programmes through the sales of dinner tables. The fund raised will be used to support our athletes in their trainings and competitions. Each
dinner table starts at S$5,000* and it comes with 10 seats for guests and free flow of beer.
For fund raising table bookings and inquiries, please contact Ms Jolene and Ms Audrey at 6345 1491.
Dress Code
Dress to impress! We encourage all attendees to don their finest attire for this glamorous affair.
Come, be a part of this historic celebration as we honour the legacy of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation and look forward to a future filled with continued success, growth, and unity within the Taekwondo community.
We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of elegance, camaraderie, and celebration
With best wishes
STF 50th Anniversary Dinner Celebration Committee.
*GST yet to be included
KYORUGI WORKSHOP BY FORMER KOREA NATIONAL TEAM COACH – CLOSING ON 9 MAY 2024,5PM
Singapore Taekwondo Federation will organise a Kyorugi Workshop for aspiring kyorugi athletes and coaches.
The Seminar will be conducted by Coach Lee Dong Joo who is the current head coach for Dong A University Kyorugi Team and a former Korea National Team Coach who has many years of international coaching under his belt.
Coach Lee Dong Joo – Key Coaching highlights
- 16th Asian Games (2010) Korea Kyorugi Team, Coach – 4 Gold, 4 Silver, 2 Bronze
- 2016 Rio Olympic Games Korea Kyorugi Team, Coach – 2 Olympic Gold, 3 Olympic
Bronze
Through this workshop, participants will be exposed to different fighting styles, techniques and tactics. Coach Lee will also be sharing on valuable insights on the different match scenarios.
KYORUGI WORKSHOP
| Date/Time: | Saturday, 11 May 2024, 2pm to 4p |
| Venue: | STF Bedok Training Centre Address: 7 Bedok North Street 2 |
| Dress Code: | STF approved ‘Dobok’, with full Personal Protective Equipment (body protector, full guards, head gear, mouth piece), advisable to bring along face shield |
| Pre-Requisite | • Minimum 1st Dan Black Belt issued by STF • Minimum 15 years old (Based on calendar year) • Participant must be a member of STF’s affiliated club |
| Closing date & Course Fees | Closing date: Thursday, 9 May 2024, 5.00 pm – S$60.00 *Course fees subjected to prevailing GST |
| Disclaimer | The STF reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course at its discretion. The STF, its servants and agents, will not be held responsible for any claims arising out of injury, damage or loss, suffered or caused while attending the course. This includes all costs and expenses incurred as a result of such claims. Participants are responsible for their own medical coverage. Note: By interacting with us, submitting information to us, or signing up for any products and services offered by us, you agree and consent to Singapore Taekwondo Federation, as well as it agents and representatives (collectively referred to herein as “Federation”, “us”, “we” or “our”) collecting, using, disclosing and sharing amongst themselves your Personal Data, and disclosing such Personal Data to the Federation authorized service providers and relevant third parties in the manner set forth in this Data Protection Policy. Refer to Singapore Taekwondo Federation data protection policy for more information. |
Registration for the workshop will be on a first come first serve basis with limited slots.
Participants are to fill up the Course registration form (https://stf.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/form-Registration-311020.pdf) and submit to the STF Office in person or email the completed form to stkdf@mail.com.
We regret to inform that late submissions will not be entertained.
National Kyorugi 2024 Competition Outline
STF National Kyorugi Championships 2024
Date: 15 and 16 June 2024
Time: 9:00am onwards
Venue: Yishun Sports Hall
Registration is now open from 6 May 2024.
Closing date: 24 May 2024, 4:00pm.
Please take note of the e-registration process and timeline for this competition.
Competition Registration process
- Submission of e-registration excel form to tournament.stf@gmail.com
- Receive email response with payment amount and instruction.
- Head down to STF office @ 7 Bedok North Street 2 Singapore 469646, show email with payment amount and proceed with payment.
- Send STF payment receipt to tournament.stf@gmail.com to confirm registration (By 24 May 2024).
Poom/Black belt category for ages 12 and above (Cadet and above) will take place in the Singapore Open Kyorugi Championships in the later part of the year.
National Kyorugi 2024: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/h0qnpj8011f5reb2upx6i/National-Kyorugi-2024-E-Registration-Form.xlsm?rlkey=ryehw6ziuq5oifigkih0jewrp&st=qf4b977p&dl=0
Opportunities to Officiate at the National School Games 2024
This year, the National School Games (NSG) will be held from 6 May to 17 May 2024 at Jurong East Sports excluding the weekend.
All eligible referees are invited to officiate at the NSG.
Please complete the form below should you wish to referee. You will be contacted for more information. https://forms.office.com/r/G0dLEWwVUc
Calendar of Events 2024 (as of 23 April 2024)
| SN | PROGRAMME | DATE | VENUE |
| 1 | Poomsae Coach Level 1 | 6 – 7 Jan 2024 | Bedok North Training Centre (BN TC) |
| 2 | 191 Centralised Grading | 14 Jan 2024 | Yio Chu Kang Sports Hall |
| 3 | Poomsae Referee Course | 20 & 21 Jan 2024 | BN TC |
| 4 | Coach Induction Course | 27 Jan 2024 | National Training Centre (NTC) |
| 5 | Virtual Taekwondo Boot Camp Experience | 27 & 28 Jan 2024 | BN TC |
| 6 | SG-Coach Level 2 Assessment | 28 Jan 2024 | Sport Singapore |
| 7 | Poomsae Coach Level 2 & Level 3 | 4 Feb 2024 | NTC |
| 8 | Kyorugi Referee Course | 9, 16, 17 and 24 Mar 2024 | NTC |
| 9 | 192 Centralised Grading | 7 Apr 2024 | TBC |
| 10 | SG-Coach Level 2 TKD | 13, 14 & 21 Apr 2024 8 – 9 Jun 2024 Assessment | NTC |
| 11 | STF Para-Taekwondo Poomsae Competition | 20 April 2024 | BN TC |
| 12 | Senior Belt Grading | 1 May 2024 | NTC |
| 13 | Kyorugi Referee Refresher Seminar | 5 May 2024 | To be advised |
| 14 | National School Games | 6 – 10 May, 13 – 17 May 2024 | Jurong East Sports Hall |
| 15 | SG-Coach Level 1 TKD | 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18 May 2024 19 May 2024 Assessment | NTC |
| 16 | Inaugural Singapore Open Virtual Taekwondo Championships | 8 & 9 Jun 2024 | Bedok North Training Centre |
| 17 | National Kyorugi Championships | 15 & 16 Jun 2024 | Remarks: All Age Division Red Belts Young 1 & 2 Poom Belts |
| 18 | 193 Centralised Grading | 7 Jul 2024 | NTC |
| 19 | National Poomsae Championships | 6 & 7 Jul 2024 | Remarks: All Age Division Colour Belts Young 1 & 2 Poom Belts |
| 20 | GetActive Pesta SuKan Taekwondo | 31 Jul – 4 Aug 2024 | Remarks: Virtual Taekwondo will be included |
| 21 | Singapore Open Poomsae Championships National Kyorugi Team Event Championships | 10 Aug 2024 11 Aug 2024 | Remarks: Cadet, Junior, Senior, U40, U50, O50 Age Division Poom and Black Belt Remarks: Junior and Senior 1 Age Division Red and Black Belt |
| 22 | STF 50Th Anniversary Celebration Dinner | 16 Aug 2024 | TBC |
| 23 | Self Defence Train the Trainer Course Level 1 | 14 & 15 Sept 2024 | NTC |
| 24 | Singapore Open Kyorugi Championships | 21 & 22 Sept 2024 | Remarks: Poom and Black Belt for Cadet, Junior and Senior |
| 25 | 194th Centralised Grading | 13 Oct 2024 | TBC |
| 26 | Grading Preparation Workshop | 27 Oct 2024 | NTC |
| 27 | Inaugural Singapore 2024 World Taekwondo Virtual Championships | 16 & 17 Nov 2024 | Singapore |
| 28 | Grading Assessor Course | 23 & 24 Nov 2024 | NTC |
Opportunities to Officiate at the National School Games 2024
This year, the National School Games (NSG) will be held from 6 May to 17 May 2024 at Jurong East Sports excluding the weekend.
All eligible referees are invited to officiate at the NSG
Please complete the form below should you wish to referee. You will be contacted for more
information. https://forms.office.com/r/G0dLEWwVUc