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Taekwondo in Singapore

 

ImageTaekwondo was introduced in Singapore in 1962 when Mr. Kim Bok Man, a Korean and holder of a 5th degree black belt, gave a spectacular demonstration of the art at a small garage in Kuching Road.

Initially, a small group started training at the garage. However, within a month the membership increased and the place was not big enough to accommodate them.The gymnasium had to be shifted to CYMCA. It was later moved to McNair Road and finally to Gay World.

ImageAt the gymnasium in the Gay World, the local boys picked up the art fast and soon attained the converted black belt. As the interest for this venerable art rose, the membership soared. Soon the local black belt holders opened their own gymnasiums. As time went on, the control of these gymnasium were out of hand. In the beginning, these gymnasiums were affiliated to the main body at the Gay World. Later a number of them broke off and formed their own groups. The instructors conducted their own gradings. Owing to the disorganization, a number of unqualified instructors jumped on the bandwagon and conducted classes and gradings with their primary objective of swindling their gullible trainees.

Fortunately, timely action was taken to reorganize, control and promote taekwondo in Singapore. This action resulted in the birth of the SINGAPORE TAEKWONDO FEDERATION (STF).

 

Singapore Taekwondo Federation

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The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) is responsible for the promoting of Taekwondo in Singapore. It was officially registered with the Registry of Societies (Singapore) on 24 July 1974 with the following objectives: - to promote taekwondo in the Republic and organize tournaments for the benefit of the members of STF; - to unify and co-ordinate taekwondo activities in the Republic; and - to arrange and co-ordinate taekwondo demonstrations and tournaments on national and international scales. The organization has grown over the years through good management and clear sense of mission. Today, taekwondo has large following of well over 30,000 partitioner. It is practiced in the army, police force, school, colleges, tertiary insituations, community club, residents' committees' centre and private club.

 

STF Statement

The Vision
The vision of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation is that the sport makes better persons and enjoys wide participation and the organization has a tradition of helping potential players realize their dreams of being champions and contributing to the community.
The Mission
The Mission of the Federation is to inculcate the right values in its members, promote the art and sport widely, provide participants with optimum opportunities to develop their potential by having sound support, development programmes and services and play a role in supporting the Singapore Governmnet's programmes and helping charitable causes.
The Core Value
Sportsmanship       
- We believe that Taekwondo is a moral pursit requiring rules to be respected and dignity to be maintained under all circumstances

Intergrity

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We foster high ethical and professional standards.
Growth - We adapt, upgrade and change in pursuit of excellence.
Human-Centred

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 We strive to meet participants' needs and are responsible for their enjoyment and appreciation of the sport.
Teamwork - We value the strength of working together.
The Goals
The goals of the Federation are to
  • expand its membership further;
  • achieve more sporting excellence;
  • provide its members with better quality activities and services;
  • continue supporting the Singapore Government's programme; and
  • play a more active role in helping charitable causes.

STF Status

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation is the Singapore national governing body for taekwondo. It is well-recognised locally and abroad. The Federation is

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Registered with the
Registry of Societies (Singapore)
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An ordinary member of the
S'pore National Olympic Council

Recognised by the
Singapore Sports Council

A Corporate member of the
People's Association

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An affiliate of the
World Taekwondo Federation

An affiliate of the
Asian Taekwondo Union

An affiliate of the
Asean Taekwondo Federation

 

STF Pledge

 

“We, the members of Singapore Taekwondo Federation, pledge that

  • we shall remain humble, honest and helpful at all times
  • we shall respect our elders, parents, coaches, seniors and one another regardless of race, language, class or creed,
  • we shall believe in ourselves and persist no matter how great the challenge to achieve our noble aspirations,
  • we shall develop our characters, qualities and abilities to serve our community and our country and
  • we shall abide by the rules and regulations of taekwondo and the laws of Singapore.”

 

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