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197TH CENTRALISED GRADING

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Sunday13 July 252pm – 7pm(Senior Red 1 & above)STF Bedok
Training Centre
Sunday13 July 259am – 12pm(All grades except Senior Red 1 & above)STF Bedok
Training Centre

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  1. For Foundation to Red 2, grading can only be done by qualified Grading Assessors who have successfully completed the Grading Assessor Accreditation Course and have applied for a valid Assessor licence.

  2. Submission for the Grading can only be at the STF office during office hours.
  3. Please ensure that ALL grading cards are properly completed and duly endorsed. A recent photograph of the candidate must be attached

  4. For ALL candidates who are going for 1st Dan/Poom & above, please have the following documents during submission:
    a) Candidate’s grading card
    b) 1 recent IC / passport photograph of the candidate
    c) Form B (duly completed)

Submission will not be accepted if any of the documents is not available or, for Form B, partially completed.

  1. Submission will not be accepted if candidate fails to produce any of the documents mentioned above
  1. The last day of submission (Junior Red 1 & above, Senior Red 1 to 3rd Dan) is on 20 June 2025 (Friday). Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION
  1. Late submissions for candidates taking Red 1 & above are to be done within two (2) weeks from 23 June 2025 (Monday). Submission beyond the grace period of two (2) weeks WILL NOT be accepted. An administrative fee will be charged accordingly for late submission within grace period. The charges are as follows:
Period of Late SubmissionAdministrative Fee Chargeable
1st subsequent week from last day of submission
(23 June 2025 – 30 June 2025)
SGD 10.00
2nd subsequent week from last day of submission
(01 July 2025 – 07 July 2025)
50% of the grading fee payable by candidates for their respective grades.
  1. A roll call will be taken at 1.30pm for Red 1 (Senior) candidates going for 1st dan and 2.30pm for 1st dan and higher candidates. Those who miss the roll call will be considered as ABSENT or LATECOMERS. Latecomers will not be graded.
  2. Candidates are to turn up in proper dress code (as stipulated by the STF) for the grading. Candidates who fail to comply with the dress code will not be allowed to take the grading.
  3. Supplementary Grading can only be conducted two (2) weeks before or after the Centralised Grading and will be subjected to the approval of the Grading Department.
  4. While STF will take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of the grading procedure, Candidates will take all reasonable steps to ensure their own safety at all times and will not hold the Federation, the Grading Department or any of its servants, employees or agents responsible for any such injuries, accidents or mishaps that may befall on them during the course of the grading.
  5. For any enquiries, please contact the STF Secretariat Office or the Grading Department (stf.grading@gmail.com).

SUPPLEMENTARY GRADING

1. For clubs that wish to conduct supplementary grading for Junior 1st Poom to 4th Poom, a minimum number of 25 candidates is required.

2. Please register with the STF Secretariat by 20 June 2025 (Tuesday).

3. An examiner will be assigned by the Federation after the closing date.

COLOUR BELTS

  1. The last day of submission for colour belts (club grading) is on 6 Augest 2025 (Wednesday). Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION.
  2. An administrative fee of SGD 5.00 will be charged for late submission of candidates taking all other grades except Brown 1 & above.

Taekwondonomics looking for Full Time Coach, Part Time Coach & Full Time Admin

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Requirements for Full Time Coach / Part Time Coach

  • Minimum Taekwondo 1st Dan
  • Should know from Taegeuk 1 to Koryo

Requirements for Full Time Admin

  • English / Mandarin Speaking
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft office tools

Working Hours

  • Weekdays 2PM to 9PM
  • Weekends 9AM to 7PM
  • 1 off day a week

Salary

  • Salary for Full Time Staff : Competitive Market Rate – Will be discussed after Interview

Contact Number: 8222 8295
Email: greg.nomics2@gmail.com

Congratulations To Ms Lim Hui Hsien International Kyorugi Referee

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The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) would like to congratulate Ms Lim Hui Hsien for attaining the qualification of 3rd Class International Kyorugi Referee at the 128th International Kyorugi Referee Seminar conducted by World Taekwondo that was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

“Becoming an international referee is a journey that requires more than just knowledge of the rules. It requires courage, confidence, and the ability to lead with integrity.” (Lim Hui Hsien)

It is our hope more Singapore national referees will come forward to be International Referees and contribute to the promotion and development of taekwondo.

Congratulations once again to Ms Lim and we wish her all the best!

RECRUITMENT NATIONAL TRAINER VIRTUAL TAEKWONDO

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The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) is the Singapore national governing body for Taekwondo. In 2024, the STF initiated the promotion and development of Virtual Taekwondo, which is strongly advocated by the World Taekwondo (WT).

The STF hosted the first World Taekwondo Virtual Championships in Singapore in November 2024. Our Team Singapore Virtual Taekwondo athletes performed excellently at this inaugural world championships with a historic medal haul of nine (9) medals comprising four (4) golds, four (4) silvers and one (1) bronze under the leadership of STF Virtual Taekwondo Committee (VTKD Committee) and guidance of STF Board.

With this accomplishment, the STF VTKD Committee is gearing towards enabling our athletes to continue performing well at the next Major Games and Virtual Taekwondo Championships.

The STF is seeking a committed individual who is passionate and experienced about Virtual Taekwondo to assume the role of national trainer for the STF 2025 Virtual Taekwondo National Development Squad (NDS).

Job Title :National Trainer Virtual Taekwondo
Organisation :Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF)
Reporting to :STF VTKD Committee and
Chief Executive Officer
Location:STF Bedok National Training Centre
@ 7 Bedok North Street 2
Singapore 469646
Working Hours:7pm to 9.30pm, Monday to Friday
Closing Date :25 May 2025 (Friday)
Email Application to:stkdf@mail.com and ceo@stf.org.sg

This job may require an enhanced background check and written reference(s) in relation to safeguarding/suitability to work with children and youth, as well as continual professional development. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Calling for Sport Specialist Volunteers for GetActive! Singapore 2025 Pesta Sukan Taekwondo Competition!

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We would like to shout out to everyone to join us as Team Nila for GetActive! Singapore 2025 Pesta Sukan Taekwondo competition! You will be undertaking the role of a Sport Specialist Volunteer, assisting in the field of play areas and be directly involved in the running of the competition during Games Times.

Simply click the link https://www.volunteer.gov.sg/volunteer/opportunity/details/?id=73a9bb09-a119-f011-ac77-0aec74081c56 to register today!

Introducing Mr Melvyn Fones Chief Executive Officer-Designate (CEO-Designate) of Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF)

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Dear Affiliates,

  1. We are pleased to announce that Mr Melvyn Fones, CEO-Designate of STF, came on board effective 15 May 2025. He will assume the role of CEO with effect from 1 June 2025.
  2. Mr Fones brings a wealth of experience in sports administration for over 18 years. He was with then the Singapore Sports Council (Sports Planning Division and Spex 2000) from 1991 to 2001; Youth Olympic Games (Head of Sports publications and Sports Information Centre); and the Executive Director of Singapore Bowling Federation from 2018 to 2025.
  3. Melvyn participated in several sports at school and national youth level such as table tennis, hockey, basketball and cross country. His hobbies are Cycling, Sport Fishing, Football (Liverpool fan), Travel and Photography.
  4. Melvyn will continue the work of the previous CEOs and partner our affiliates and stakeholders to further promote and develop Taekwondo. We are confident that his experiences and dynamic leadership will bring the federation toward new heights.
  5. Please join us in welcoming Melvyn to the taekwondo community.
  6. We also thank outgoing CEO, Ms Ang Lay Kwang, for her tireless dedication and service to STF since January 2023 and wish her continued success in her new role.

Warm regards,
Prof. Tan Cheng Han
President, Singapore Taekwondo Federation

Kyorugi Referee Refresher Seminar 2025 (2nd Run)

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Kyorugi Referee Refresher Seminar 2025 (2nd Run)

Registration Closes on 13 June 2025

A second run of the Kyorugi Referee Refresher Seminar will be held on 22 June 2025 (Sunday) from 9am to 12noon. This is to accommodate our affiliates who missed out on the last session. Please note for this second run slots are limited to 50 participants on a first-come first-served basis.