The official governing body for Taekwondo in the Philippines.
Recognized by World Taekwondo and the Philippine Olympic Committee. Founded in 1976 — today serving more than a million practitioners across all 19 regions.
Grand Master Sung Chon Hong
Under the leadership of Grandmaster Sung Chon Hong, Taekwondo has become the number one martial art in the country with over a million practitioners. His vision has transformed PTA into a world-class federation that produces globally competitive athletes.
Developing champions at every level
To develop and promote taekwondo throughout the Philippines, nurturing athletes from grassroots to elite levels while upholding the martial art's core values of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit.
A world-class national federation
To be a world-class national sports association producing globally competitive athletes and coaches, while making taekwondo accessible to every Filipino who wishes to learn the art.
How we're structured
PTA manages multiple departments and programs to develop taekwondo at every level across the Philippines.
National Team
Elite athlete development and international competition
TBB & TBS Blackbelt
Black belt certification and standards
Junior TBB and TBS
Youth black belt development program
PTC Blackbelt
Professional certification group
Tournament System
Competition management and rankings
Regional Management
19 regions with dedicated committees
Seven major national championships
PTA organizes and sanctions seven major national championships annually, providing pathways for athletes from grassroots to elite competition.
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New Face of the Year
All Women Championship
Women's National Tournament
National Championship
Premier Annual Event
MVP Best of the Best
Elite Invitational
National Age Group
Youth Development
National Inter-School
School Championships
The premier collegiate league
Now in its third year, the Philippine Taekwondo League provides opportunities for athletes from UAAP and NCAA schools to showcase their talents on the national stage.
50 years of excellence
Philippine Taekwondo Association founded
First Filipino athlete competes in Olympic Taekwondo demonstration
Official Olympic status — PTA sends athletes to Sydney
Record medal haul at Asian Championships
Paris Olympics participation with full team
Recognized, sanctioned, and supported.
PTA is the only Philippine federation recognized by World Taekwondo and the Philippine Olympic Committee — partnered with the agencies and brands that move our sport forward.
The team behind PTA
GM Sung Chon Hong
Under the leadership of Grandmaster Sung Chon Hong, Taekwondo has become the number one martial art in the country with over a million practitioners.
To be announced
Leadership profile coming soon.
To be announced
Leadership profile coming soon.
Get in touch with PTA
Have questions about membership, events, or certification? Reach out to us through any of these channels.
Address
Rizal Memorial Coliseum
Manila, Philippines
Phone
0977 384 5870
02 8522 0518
philtkd@gmail.com
info@philtkd.com
Website
philippinetaekwondo.org
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