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Taekwondo in Belgium and around the world

Taekwondo is today a martial art practiced all around the world. From its Korean roots to its international development, it has established itself as a universal discipline. World 3

Understanding Taekwondo means understanding its structure, its ranks, and its recognition throughout the world.

The recognition chain

From the local club to worldwide recognition:

Club / Academy
↓
National federation
↓
European federation
↓

World Taekwondo (WT)

↓

Kukkiwon (Korea)

This structure guarantees the validity and international recognition of ranks.

KUKKIWON (Korea)

World Taekwondo headquarters

Validates Dan ranks

Provides official international recognition

WORLD TAEKWONDO (WT)

International sports federation

Oversees competitions

Olympic discipline

IN BELGIUM

  • Taekwondo Vlaanderen (Dutch-speaking)
  • ABFT (French-speaking)
  • TVDSG (German-speaking)

Local development of Taekwondo

Difference between a local and an international DAN diploma?

 

Federation diploma

  • Local recognition only
  • Limited to one federation or one country

 

Kukkiwon diploma

  • Official worldwide recognition
  • Allows international progression without limitations

Our Academy prioritizes Kukkiwon ranks to guarantee worldwide recognition for our students.

Verify a rank

 

VERIFY A RANK

To verify a Kukkiwon rank: full name, date of birth, and nationality.

Official website: www.kukkiwon.or.kr

A worldwide discipline

AN INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE

Taekwondo is now practiced in more than 200 countries.

It is developed within:

  • all continents
  • civil and educational environments
  • the military field
  • sports institutions

Today, it is one of the most widely practiced martial arts in the world.

AN OLYMPIC DISCIPLINE

  • Demonstration: Seoul 1988
  • Official integration: Sydney 2000

This recognition accelerated its worldwide expansion.

Taekwondo in Belgium

In Belgium, Taekwondo is well established:

  • presence throughout the country
  • organization of seminars and competitions
  • training of instructors
  • rank examinations

It benefits from an organized structure and continuous development.

OUR POSITIONING

Within this international environment:

  • we respect the official structure
  • we prioritize worldwide recognition
  • we remain faithful to the martial dimension

Our Academy is part of an international dynamic while maintaining strong technical and martial standards.

Dan diploma: local vs Kukkiwon

Two types of recognition

National federation diploma:
Valid within a federation or a country. Limited recognition.

Kukkiwon diploma:
Official international recognition. Allows progression without limitations.

 

Our choice: We prioritize Kukkiwon ranks to guarantee worldwide recognition.

Conclusion

Taekwondo connects:

  • tradition and modernity
  • local practice and worldwide recognition

Understanding this structure means understanding the true value of one’s progression.

 

Last edited: 11/05/2026