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Karnataka Taekwondo
Karnataka's Governing Body for Taekwondo

KarnatakaTaekwondo

Discipline. Precision. Indomitable Spirit.

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02More Than a Sport

Taekwondo builds more than athletes — it builds respect, character and an indomitable spirit that carries far beyond the mat.

A society registered under the Karnataka Society Registration Act, established for the promotion of Taekwondo throughout Karnataka. From a single training hall at Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka Taekwondo coordinates a state-wide network of affiliated clubs, coaches and referees under the Karnataka Olympic Association, the Sports Authority of Karnataka, and India Taekwondo.

03Karnataka Taekwondo's Philosophy

13 principles, one discipline.

01

Respect

For instructors, opponents, and the discipline itself — the foundation every practitioner builds from.

02

Courtesy

Conduct on and off the mat that honours those around you.

03

Goodness

Character built through training, carried beyond it.

04

Trustworthiness

The word of a practitioner should be as reliable as their technique.

05

Loyalty

To club, to state, to the values of the sport.

06

Humility

Strength without arrogance — the mark of a true athlete.

07

Courage

To step onto the mat, to compete, to fail and rise again.

08

Patience

Mastery is earned in years, not moments.

09

Integrity

Doing right when no one is watching the scoreboard.

10

Perseverance

The discipline to return to the dojang, session after session.

11

Self-Control

Power held in reserve, deployed with precision.

12

Indomitable Spirit

The will that carries an athlete past every limit placed before them.

13

Responsibility

Toward all forms of life — the philosophy's final and widest circle.

04The State

A network across Karnataka.

From the headquarters at Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru, 45 affiliated clubs and district associations carry Taekwondo across 16 districts of the state.

Bengaluru22 clubs · HQ
BagalkotBelagaviChikballapuraChitradurgaDakshina KannadaDharwadHaveriKodaguKolarMysuruOtherRamanagaraTumakuruUdupiVijayapura
07ChampionshipCompleted
43rd

Karnataka State Taekwondo Championship

1 August – 7 August 2026Koramangala Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru
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This championship has concluded.
09International Presence
Ankitha Navyakanth, Represented Team India
Karnataka's Pride

From Karnataka to the World

Ankitha Navyakanth represented Team India at the 3rd Asian Youth Games, held in Bahrain from 23–26 October 2025 — carrying Karnataka's colours onto an international stage.

Athlete
Ankitha Navyakanth
Event
3rd Asian Youth Games
Location
Bahrain
Date
23–26 October 2025
10Gallery

Moments from the mat.

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11Join the Movement

Train under the flag of Karnataka.

Find an affiliated club near you, connect with an authorized coach, or reach the headquarters directly at Bengaluru.