The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) recognizes USA Taekwondo (USAT) as the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of Taekwondo in the United States.  A primary function of the NGB is to conduct national and international events in its sport. 

Taekwondo and the Olympic Games
The object of Taekwondo is to land kicks and punches on your opponent’s scoring zones: one point is awarded for a valid kick or punch to the torso, two points for a valid spinning kick, three points for a valid kick to the head and four points for a turning kick to the head.

The action takes place inside an 8m x 8m zone called a court, with each contest made up of three two-minute rounds. Over their standard white uniform, known as a ‘Dobok’, competitors wear colored protective equipment. The competitor wearing blue is referred to as ‘Chung’, while the competitor in red is ‘Hong’.

Olympic Taekwondo, past and present
Taekwondo made its debut as a demonstration sport at the Seoul 1988 Games, but was not officially added to the Olympic programme until the Sydney 2000 Games. Since then, USA Taekwondo has earned eight Olympic medals-- two gold, two silver and four bronze.

Mailing Address: USA Taekwondo, One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
National Office Phone Number: (719) 866-4632
National Office Fax Number: (719) 866-4642

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USA Taekwondo's headquarters in United States

Larry Voorhees

Steve McNally

Sieglinde Alexander

María Isabel Rojas Cortés

Stephen Proudfit

Nick H.

Anthony Genella

Joshua Sheng

George Chen

Kathleen Cleveland

Eric Wininger

Sherman M. Nelson Jr.

Sarah Randall

Christine Strong Simmons

This department focuses on the management and development of athletes, overseeing training, competition, and performance enhancement.

Athletics Department

This department oversees the management and coordination of sports referees and officials during competitions.

Sports Officials

This department focuses on the training, development, and competition strategies for elite taekwondo athletes.

Athletics Performance

This department coordinates and oversees various events, ensuring they are effectively planned and executed.

Event Management

This department focuses on managing and supporting relationships with athletes across various national teams.

Athlete Relations

This department focuses on providing rehabilitation and injury prevention services for athletes and active individuals.

USA Taekwondo

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Athletics Department

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Athletics Performance

Event Management

Athlete Relations

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USA Taekwondo

Org chart

Teams

Athletics Department

Sports Officials

Athletics Performance

Event Management

Athlete Relations

Athletic Training

Offices

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