During the four days from March 30th to April 2nd, the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong was honored to assist the KUKKIWON World Taekwondo Academy (WTA) in organizing "The 106th International Taekwondo Master Course" in Hong Kong, providing comprehensive and high-level taekwondo training for local and international masters holding black belt qualifications from the KUKKIWON. 

This was the first time that the WTA dispatched accredited professors to Hong Kong to conduct training, personally providing 40 hours of professional training for over 100 students, with the aim of improving the accuracy of trainee's taekwondo movements.

Opening Ceremony

Warm-up Session

The course was divided into theory classes and practical classes. In the theory classes, standard taekwondo terminology, examination evaluation criteria, and other content were taught. 

The practical classes included Poomsae (품새), self-defense (호신술) techniques, and etc. After completing the course and participating in the examination, the students received certificates of completion and souvenirs personally presented by the professors from the WTA.

Poomsae Lesson

Theory Class

Self-defense Lesson

In addition to participants from Hong Kong, masters from different regions such as Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Canada, Brazil, the Philippines, and Indonesia came to Hong Kong to participate in this training, allowing masters from around the world to exchange skills from each other.

Participants had different opinions about the event:

"Although the WTA has organized similar master training courses in South Korea and overseas, this is the first time it has been held in Hong Kong. As a taekwondo practitioner from Hong Kong, this opportunity is truly precious."

"In the practical lessons, the professors often invited students to demonstrate together, and they were making great efforts to increase our engagement. It was a fantastic experience."

"In the self-defense lessons, the professors simulated situations that could occur in real life, which made us more focused and involved."

"Thanks to the event, I had the opportunity to delve deeper into specialized knowledge of taekwondo with masters from different regions."

Practical Examination

Certificate Giving Ceremony

The successful implementation of this training was made possible by the support and participation of taekwondo practitioners from various regions. The Cultural Institute will continue to organize various experiential activities in the future, actively promoting Korean martial arts and facilitating cultural exchange between Korea and Hong Kong.