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The World Taekwondo (WT) is the international sports organization that directs the sport of Taekwondo from the regional to the international competition rules and regulations.

Kukkiwon is the education and martial arts organization responsible for innovation and development of Taekwondo. It is symbolized by the iconic "Kukkiwon" building in Seoul, Korea.

The Korean Taekwondo Moo Duk Kwan Association comes out of one of the original "kwans" or schools of Taekwondo that were formed in Korea after World War II. This is united under the banner of Taekwondo coming from Moo Do Kwan Tang Soo Do (Soo Bak Do).

is the National Governing Body the sport of Taekwondo in the United States of America.  All official national teams (World Championships, Pan American Games, Olympic Games, etc.) are selected by rules developed by the USAT.  The USAT is a member of the WT as the sole representative for the sport of Taekwondo in the USA. The organization was formerly called the United States Taekwondo Union (USTU).

TMA is our affiliated martial arts association that comprises of Taekwondo Schools and individuals dedicated to the preservation and development of Taekwondo. Many of the senior members are in the direct lineage of the teaching of Grandmaster Kyongwon AHN. It is a close knit association that was founded in 2006 under the direction of Grand Master Ron Hickey.

The NCTA is the organization that conducts the competition and chooses teams to represent collegiate Taekwondo team that compete internationally. The run oversee the membership, management and competitions that are used for the development of the sport of Taekwondo as it is conducted on the college and university level.