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Announcing the whistlekick Open Tournament Ruleset

Announcing the whistlekick Open Tournament Ruleset

Jeremy Lesniak

We’re proud to introduce Version 1.0 of the whistlekick Open Tournament Ruleset — a style-neutral, easy-to-use framework for martial arts competitions. After years of feedback, frustration, and firsthand experience running...

Announcing the whistlekick Open Tournament Ruleset

Jeremy Lesniak

We’re proud to introduce Version 1.0 of the whistlekick Open Tournament Ruleset — a style-neutral, easy-to-use framework for martial arts competitions. After years of feedback, frustration, and firsthand experience running...

Taekwondo Most Popular Styles

The Most Popular Taekwondo Styles Around the World

Jeremy Lesniak

If you've spent more than five minutes in the martial arts, you've probably heard some version of this: "All Taekwondo is the same." That's a myth. Just like every martial...

The Most Popular Taekwondo Styles Around the World

Jeremy Lesniak

If you've spent more than five minutes in the martial arts, you've probably heard some version of this: "All Taekwondo is the same." That's a myth. Just like every martial...

Emissary of the Arts Award

Emissary of the Arts Award

Nick Taber

The Emissary of the Arts Award is about honoring those rare individuals who live the values of martial arts in everything they do—inside and outside the dojo. We’re looking for...

Emissary of the Arts Award

Nick Taber

The Emissary of the Arts Award is about honoring those rare individuals who live the values of martial arts in everything they do—inside and outside the dojo. We’re looking for...

The Enduring Footprint Award

The Enduring Footprint Award

Nick Taber

The Enduring Footprint Award honors individuals who have left a lasting and meaningful mark on the martial arts world and the people they've encountered along the way. More than just...

The Enduring Footprint Award

Nick Taber

The Enduring Footprint Award honors individuals who have left a lasting and meaningful mark on the martial arts world and the people they've encountered along the way. More than just...

The Flashlight Award: For the Ones Who Don't Seek the Spotlight

The Flashlight Award: For the Ones Who Don't Se...

Nick Taber

The Flashlight Award honors the people who lead from the shadows. The ones who lift others up, push the mission forward, and make an undeniable impact without needing their name...

The Flashlight Award: For the Ones Who Don't Se...

Nick Taber

The Flashlight Award honors the people who lead from the shadows. The ones who lift others up, push the mission forward, and make an undeniable impact without needing their name...

Who Will Take the Mat at Free Training Day Mid-Atlantic 2025?

Who Will Take the Mat at Free Training Day Mid-...

Jenni Nather

There’s a certain kind of energy that buzzes in the air just before something incredible happens. That’s where we are right now. The team behind Free Training Day Mid-Atlantic 2025...

Who Will Take the Mat at Free Training Day Mid-...

Jenni Nather

There’s a certain kind of energy that buzzes in the air just before something incredible happens. That’s where we are right now. The team behind Free Training Day Mid-Atlantic 2025...