The 2026 U.S. National Taekwondo Team Trials event will take place January 30 - February 1, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

This event is for Black Belt World Class Qualified athletes. This event will host multiple Team Trials, with the winners being awarded the following: 
•Athletes who compete and win 1 place at this event will earn a position on the 2026 US National Taekwondo Team (Kyorugi & Poomsae)

•Kyorugi Information: Daedo Gen 3 will be in use.
Senior: Athletes who compete and win 1 place at the 2026 US National Team Trials will earn a
position on the 2026 US National Taekwondo Team. The USATKD National Team Member will
compete at the 2026 Pan American Championships and any international championships.

•Junior:  Athletes who compete and win 1 place at the 2026 US National Team Trials will earn a
position on the 2026 US National Taekwondo Team. The USATKD National Team Member will
compete at the 2026 World Taekwondo Championships and any Continental Championships.

•Cadet: Athletes who compete and win 1 place at the 2026 US National Team Trials will earn a
position on the 2026 US National Taekwondo Team. The USATKD National Team Member will
compete at any Continental Championships or international championships.

•Poomsae Information:
Athletes who compete and win 1 place at the 2026 US National Team Trials will earn a position
on the 2026 US National Taekwondo Team. The USATKD National Poomsae Team will represent
the USA at national team events.

2026 Team Trials

USA Taekwondo is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of taekwondo in the United States of America as recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC). USATKD provides developmental opportunities for Taekwondo athletes throughout the United States to cultivate their knowledge of the sport while striving for world- class status.
Taekwondo is a defensive martial art that combines philosophy, mental discipline, physical exercise, and physical ability. It promotes a wide range of principles including the following:

Good physical condition
Self-Defense or the ability to defend oneself Self-Confidence
Respect
Good health regardless of gender, physique, or age

The origins of taekwondo, which go back two thousand years, lie in Korea. During its history, this sport has been known by various names, like Taekyon or Subak. Its official name nowadays, taekwondo, was announced in 1955; a year later, the first championships were held. The Korean Taekwondo Federation was founded in 1965, and the World Taekwondo Federation was founded in 1973. During the same year, the first World Championship took place. Taekwondo became an official Olympic Sport at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.



2026 Team Trials

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