Organisation
The Estonian Taekwondo Association is a charitable non-profit association that unites natural and legal persons and acts in the public interest.
Main goal – to popularise and develop Taekwondo as a sport, a martial art and a path of harmonious personal development.
The Estonian Taekwondo Association is:
- a member of the International Taekwon-do Federation (ITF) since 1992;
- a member of the European Taekwon-do Federation (EITF) since 2004;
- a member of the International Martial Games Committee (IMGC) since 2004;
- a member of the Estonian Olympic Committee since 2005;
- a member and founder of the Estonian Combat Sports Association (EVSÜ) since 2008.
The Estonian Taekwondo Association began its activity on 19 November 1992. Today the association has grown and strengthened. Taekwondo clubs operate in 14 towns and rural municipalities in Estonia: Tallinn, Maardu, Paldiski, Tapa, Jüri, Haapsalu, Pärnu, Paikuse, Sillamäe, Kohtla-Nõmme, Kohtla-Järve, Jõhvi, Mäetaguse, Sinimäe.
The Estonian Taekwondo Association cooperates with various organisations that develop martial arts. Athletes of the association have won medals at Wushu, Karate, Kudo and Kickboxing competitions. Since 2008, together with other organisations of the Estonian Combat Sports Association, it has organised the Estonian Open Combat Sports Games every year.
Social activity
In its daily activity the Estonian Taekwondo Association pays special attention to charity.
Every year the association organises a number of demonstration performances across Estonia. Their aim is, among other things, to awaken an interest in sport in “problem teenagers” and in children from low-income families.
Children from low-income families and orphanages are invited to the international events organised by the association. They receive free tickets to attend. For this the association cooperates with local governments, schools and Tallinn orphanages.
The association’s instructors take part in organising and running city camps for children from low-income families.
Cooperation with the International Union of National Cultural Societies LÜÜRA and the youth association Põlvkond plays a big role in the association’s work. The cooperation shows in shared cultural life, joint projects and mutual help.
The Estonian Taekwondo Association – a big family!
