Tae, Kwon, Do
Tae means to strike with the foot, kwon to strike with the hand, and do is the way: the discipline behind both.
Uttar Pradesh Taekwondo Association
Affiliations and Sporting Bodies
How UPTA works with eachGoverning Taekwondo in Uttar Pradesh Since 1984
The Uttar Pradesh Taekwondo Association is the state governing body for taekwondo. Registered in 1984, it is the only body authorised to run the sport in Uttar Pradesh.
Through its affiliated district associations, UPTA organises state championships, selects teams for national events and authorises training centres.
- Year registered
- 1984
- Current executive term
- 2023-27
- Age divisions at state level
- 4
UPTA in Numbers
Live from the association register
- Districts with an Affiliated Association
- 0
- Authorised Training Centres
- 0
- Registered Players
- 0
- Technical Officials
- 0
Taekwondo, the Way of the Foot and Fist
A Korean martial art and an Olympic sport since Sydney 2000, built on discipline, respect and precise technique.
Kyorugi
Full-contact Olympic sparring, scored electronically. A turning kick to the head is worth 5 points.
Poomsae
Set forms that show precision, balance and power. Coloured belts learn the eight Taegeuk forms.
Speed Kicking
How many clean kicks can you land against the clock? Athletes strike an electronic target at full speed, alternating legs, and every valid hit counts.
Freestyle Poomsae
Set to music, freestyle poomsae blends core technique with jumping, spinning and multi-kick acrobatics, judged on skill and presentation.
The Five Tenets
The principles every student carries from the training hall into daily life.
예의, Ye-ui
Courtesy
Respect for instructors, opponents and fellow students.
On the Mat
Bow to your instructor and opponent before and after every bout, and train with your partner's safety in mind.
염치, Yeom-chi
Integrity
Knowing right from wrong, and having the conscience to act on it.
On the Mat
Accept the referee's decision, and never claim a point you did not earn.
인내, In-nae
Perseverance
Patience and persistence to reach a goal, however long it takes.
On the Mat
Repeat a poomsae until every stance is exact, and come back stronger after a loss.
극기, Geuk-gi
Self-Control
Control of mind and body, in training and in daily life.
On the Mat
Hold back a technique at the right moment, and keep your temper when a bout turns against you.
백절불굴, Baekjeol-bulgul
Indomitable Spirit
The courage to stand firm, whatever the odds.
On the Mat
Fight to the final second, whatever the scoreboard says.
Notices and Circulars
Official announcements for district associations, coaches and athletes.
No Circulars Published Yet
Official notices from the association will appear here as soon as they are issued.
Championships and Events
No Events Scheduled Right Now
New championships are announced in circulars first. Read the latest notices for what is coming next.
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