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Who We Are

About World Taekwondo Jamaica

World Taekwondo Jamaica (WTJ) is Jamaica's sole Member National Association under World Taekwondo — the International Olympic Committee-recognized governing body for the sport of Taekwondo worldwide.

Founded with the mission of developing and promoting Kukkiwon-certified Taekwondo across Jamaica, WTJ oversees all aspects of the sport from grassroots participation to elite international competition. Our athletes compete under the World Taekwondo ranking system, earning qualification points toward the Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games, and regional championships.

WTJ works in strategic partnership with the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), and the Korean Embassy Jamaica to ensure our athletes receive the support, resources, and international access needed to compete and excel at the highest levels of the sport.

Through our network of member schools across Jamaica and internationally, WTJ provides structured programs for students from age 5 through adult, developing not only athletic excellence but the core values of taekwondo: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit.

Kukkiwon
Kukkiwon Certified
Official global belt certification recognized by the Kukkiwon, Seoul, Korea.
Olympic Pathway
Athletes compete on the WT ranking system toward Olympic qualification.
Youth Development
Structured programs building character, discipline, and athletic excellence.
Organization
Key Facts
Full NameWorld Taekwondo Jamaica
AbbreviationWTJ
HeadquartersKingston, Jamaica
International BodyWorld Taekwondo (WT)
National AffiliationJamaica Olympic Association
Belt CertificationKukkiwon, Seoul ↗
PresidentKenroy Clarke
Official Documents
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WTJ Constitution
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Membership & Affiliation Guidelines
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Code of Conduct & Ethics Policy
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Annual Report 2025
Our Journey
2017
World Taekwondo Mandeville Founded
Kenroy Clarke establishes WTM at Church Teachers' College in Mandeville under the mentorship of Master Christopher Chok, beginning a new chapter for taekwondo in Manchester Parish.
2020
WTJ National Federation Status
World Taekwondo Jamaica is formally recognized as Jamaica's Member National Association under World Taekwondo, gaining full JOA affiliation.
2023
Korean Embassy Partnership
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Strategic partnership formed with the Korean Embassy Jamaica, opening new pathways for athlete development, cultural exchange, and international competition support.
2025
Youth Olympic Pathway Athletes
Damar Walker and Sabrina Allen enter the World Taekwondo Youth Rankings pathway toward the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games — a historic milestone for Jamaican taekwondo.
2026
US Open Championships — Las Vegas
Jamaica fields a 5-member delegation to the 2026 US Open Taekwondo Championships with Performance Director Master Young In Bang (8th Dan), gaining WT ranking points.

Leadership

Executive Committee

The World Taekwondo Jamaica Executive Committee is elected by member schools and operates in the best interests of Jamaican taekwondo athletes, coaches, and the wider sporting community. It ensures compliance with World Taekwondo statutes and the WTJ Constitution.

Master Kenroy Clarke — President WTJ
⭐ President
Master Kenroy Clarke
President — World Taekwondo Jamaica  ·  Director & Head Instructor — World Taekwondo Mandeville

Master Kenroy Clarke is the President of World Taekwondo Jamaica and the founder and Head Instructor of World Taekwondo Mandeville (WTM), based at Church Teachers' College in Mandeville. He has been developing Jamaica's national taekwondo program to international standard since 2017, under the mentorship of Grandmaster Christopher Chok. Mr. Clarke holds a background in Sports Administration and ICT, and has been instrumental in securing JOA and SDF funding, fostering partnerships with the Korean Embassy, and fielding Jamaica's first Youth Olympic pathway athletes. He also serves as Jamaica's Athlete Representative to the IOC Athletes' Commission, attending international conferences and advocating for Caribbean athlete welfare at the Olympic movement level.

Role President
Since 2017
School WTM Mandeville
Affiliation World Taekwondo · JOA
1st Vice President
Grandmaster Christopher Chok
Grandmaster Christopher Chok
Grandmaster
1st VP · Director & Senior Instructor
Grandmaster Christopher Chok is the 1st Vice President of WTJ and one of Jamaica's most distinguished Taekwondo figures. As a Director and Senior Instructor, he has been the guiding technical force of the organisation — shaping its curriculum standards, instructor development programs, and the growth of the national federation from its inception.
2nd Vice President
Mr. Michael Mao — 2nd Vice President, WTJ
Mr. Michael Mao
2nd Vice President — WTJ
Mr. Michael Mao serves as the 2nd Vice President of World Taekwondo Jamaica. As a senior member of the Executive Committee, he supports federation leadership and plays a key role in the governance and strategic oversight of WTJ operations and programs.
General Secretary
Mr. Howard Chin — General Secretary, WTJ
Mr. Howard Chin
General Secretary — WTJ
Mr. Howard Chin serves as General Secretary of World Taekwondo Jamaica. He is responsible for organisational correspondence, maintaining official records and minutes, and coordinating the administrative functions of all WTJ activities and official communications with member schools and international bodies.
Technical Director
Grandmaster Young-in Bang
Grandmaster Young In Bang
Grandmaster · 8th Dan
Technical Director — WTJ
Grandmaster Young In Bang serves as Technical Director of WTJ, responsible for national technical standards, referee development, coach accreditation, and ensuring full curriculum compliance with World Taekwondo regulations. An 8th Dan holder and former Head Coach of Mexico's National Team, he brings elite international expertise to Jamaica's programme.
Treasurer
Position Open
Treasurer — WTJ
The Treasurer role is currently open. This position oversees financial management, membership dues, sponsorship administration, and funding compliance for all WTJ programs and operations. Expressions of interest may be directed to the General Secretary.
Athletes Commission
Ms. Sandra Sealy — Athletes Commission Chairperson, WTJ
Ms. Sandra Sealy
Athletes Commission Chairperson — WTJ
Ms. Sandra Sealy serves as Chairperson of the WTJ Athletes Commission, acting as the primary voice and advocate for Jamaica's competitive athletes within the federation. She liaises between the athlete body and the Executive Committee, ensuring that athlete welfare, development needs, and competition interests are represented at the highest level of WTJ governance.
Chairperson
Dr. Altreisha Bentho — Chairperson, WTJ Planning & Fundraising Committee
Dr. Altreisha Bentho
Doctor
Planning & Fundraising Committee — Chairperson
Dr. Altreisha Bentho serves as Chairperson of the WTJ Planning and Fundraising Committee, providing strategic leadership in the development of federation programs, financial sustainability initiatives, and long-term organisational planning. Her expertise is instrumental in driving WTJ's growth and securing resources to support Jamaica's athletes and schools.
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Media Liaison
Mrs. Tracey-Anne Balli — Co-Chairperson & Media Liaison, WTJ Planning Committee
Mrs. Tracey-Anne Balli
Co-Chairperson & Media Liaison — Planning Committee
Mrs. Tracey-Anne Balli serves as Co-Chairperson and Media Liaison of the WTJ Planning and Fundraising Committee. She is responsible for managing WTJ's public communications, press releases, social media presence, and media relations — ensuring the federation's story and its athletes' achievements reach the widest possible audience across Jamaica and the Caribbean. She is also the parent of sponsored athlete Daniel Balli.
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Technical Staff & Coaches
World-Class Instruction
Grandmaster Young-in Bang
Grandmaster Young In Bang
8th Dan · Grandmaster
Performance Director & Technical Director
Former Head Coach, Mexico National Taekwondo Team
Master Tony Byon
Master Tony Byon
Master Instructor
Technical Coach — WTJ
Elite Competition Preparation
Master Kenroy Clarke
Master Kenroy Clarke
President · Head Instructor
Head Instructor — World Taekwondo Mandeville
National Team Manager
Team Jamaica

National
Athletes

Jamaica's competitive roster — from Caribbean champions to Youth Olympic Games athletes — all progressing toward the LA 2028 Olympic Games under World Taekwondo.

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Olympic Qualifiers
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Senior Athletes
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Junior / Cadet
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Alexandra Natto — WTJ Senior Athlete 🇯🇲
🏅 CAC QUALIFIED
W-46kg
Alexandra Natto
Senior — Kyorugi · W-46kg
WTJ Coaching Staff
PATU Senior ChampionshipsNational Senior Team
Anaxana Natto — WTJ Senior Athlete 🇯🇲
🇯🇲 NATIONAL
W-46kg
Anaxana Natto
Senior — Kyorugi · W-46kg
WTJ Coaching Staff
PATU Senior ChampionshipsNational Senior Team
Damar Walker — WTJ Junior Athlete 🇯🇲
⭐ YOG PATHWAY
M-63kg
Damar Walker
Junior — Kyorugi · M-63kg
Master Kenroy Clarke
WT Junior Championships — Tashkent 2026PATU Junior Championships
Sabrina Allen — WTJ Senior Athlete 🇯🇲
⭐ YOG PATHWAY
W-59kg
Sabrina Allen
Senior — Kyorugi · W-59kg
Master Kenroy Clarke
PATU Senior ChampionshipsCaribbean Open
Daniel Balli — WTJ Junior Athlete 🇯🇲
⭐ YOG PATHWAY
M-59kg
Daniel Balli
Junior — Kyorugi · M-59kg
Master Antwaun Wilson
WT Junior Championships — Tashkent 2026Caribbean Championships
VM Building Society
Hakeem Lowe — WTJ Senior Athlete 🇯🇲
🇯🇲 NATIONAL
M-63kg
Hakeem Lowe
Senior — Kyorugi · M-63kg · b.21 Dec 2001
Master Kenroy Clarke
National ChampionshipCaribbean Open
Ne-yo Jacobs — WTJ Junior Athlete 🇯🇲
🇯🇲 NATIONAL
Junior
Ne-yo Jacobs
Junior — Kyorugi
Master Kenroy Clarke
National ChampionshipCaribbean Open
Kende Bentho — WTJ Cadet Athlete 🇯🇲
🇯🇲 NATIONAL
Cadet
Kende Bentho
Cadet — Kyorugi
Master Kenroy Clarke
LLATITO Championships — MedalNational Championship
Maleek Beckford — WTJ Junior Athlete 🇯🇲
🇯🇲 NATIONAL
Junior
Maleek Beckford
Junior — Kyorugi
WTJ Coaching Staff
National ChampionshipHBC Championships
Spencer Hall — WTJ Junior Athlete 🇯🇲
🇯🇲 NATIONAL
Heavyweight
Spencer Hall
Junior — Kyorugi · Heavyweight
Nathan Hall
National ChampionshipCaribbean Open
Lacey-Ann Mead — WTJ Junior Athlete 🇯🇲
🇯🇲 NATIONAL
Heavyweight
Lacey-Ann Mead
Junior — Kyorugi · Heavyweight
WTJ Coaching Staff
National ChampionshipCaribbean Open
Jhaveon Arbouine — WTJ Cadet Athlete 🇯🇲
🇯🇲 NATIONAL
Cadet
Jhaveon Arbouine
Cadet — Kyorugi
Master Kenroy Clarke
National ChampionshipCaribbean Open
Coaching Staff
Technical excellence across every division
Grandmaster Young-in Bang
⭐ Performance Director
Grandmaster Young In Bang
8th Dan · Grandmaster — WTJ Technical Director

GM Bang ran Mexico's national programme at the highest levels before bringing that experience to Jamaica. He holds an 8th Dan and trains out of his academy in Conroe, Texas — but his fingerprints are all over WTJ's technical standards, competition prep, and the whole approach to developing athletes who can actually compete internationally. When the team goes to a major, he's there.

@younginbang
National Programme All Senior Athletes Competition Preparation
Master Tony Byon
Head Coach
Master Tony Byon
Master Instructor
Head Coach — WTJ

Master Tony Byon is WTJ's Head Coach — the person in the gym breaking down technique, running drills, and making sure athletes are ready when it counts. He works directly with Brandon Sealy and coordinates closely with the wider coaching staff to keep standards sharp across all divisions.

@tonybyon
Athletes
Brandon Sealy
Grandmaster Eui Lee
Grandmaster
Grandmaster Eui Lee
8th Dan · Grandmaster
Partner Coach — Minnesota, USA

Grandmaster Eui Lee is 8th Dan, in the World Taekwondo Hall of Fame, and has worked with the US Olympic programme. He coaches Kende and K'nedy Bentho through his academy in Maple Grove, Minnesota — part of WTJ's international partnership network. Having someone at his level coach two Jamaican cadets is genuinely rare, and it shows in how they compete.

Athletes
Kende Bentho K'nedy Bentho
Master Antwaun Wilson — Junior Coach, WTJ
Master Instructor
Master Antwaun Wilson
Master Instructor
Junior Coach — WTJ

Master Antwaun Wilson coaches Daniel Balli — a 15-year-old now competing at junior level. Daniel's move up from the cadet division makes this a pivotal moment in his development, and Wilson is the person managing that transition day to day. Junior competition is a different beast, and having dedicated one-on-one coaching at this stage matters.

Athletes
Daniel Balli
Nathan Hall
Coach
Nathan Hall
 
International Partner Coach — Manchester, UK

Nathan Hall coaches Spencer Hall from Manchester, UK. Spencer competes for Jamaica despite training in England, and Nathan is the one making that work — handling the day-to-day sessions, managing Spencer's conditioning, and keeping him competition-ready between WTJ camps. It's an international setup that requires real coordination, and it's working.

Athletes
Spencer Hall

Our Network

Registered Schools & Clubs

All WTJ-affiliated schools across Jamaica deliver Kukkiwon-certified instruction. Find a school near you.

Kukkiwon — World Taekwondo Headquarters
KUKKIWON CERTIFIED SCHOOLS
All WTJ member schools operate under Kukkiwon certification — the World Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul, Korea. Belt promotions are globally recognised by the Kukkiwon dan/poom register.
World Taekwondo Mandeville
Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica
Head Instructor: Master Kenroy Clarke
Church Teachers' College Campus
worldtkdmandeville.com ↗ ✓ Kukkiwon Approved
World Taekwondo Kingston
Kingston, Jamaica
Chief Instructor: Grandmaster Christopher Chok
WTJ Senior Technical Instructor
✓ Kukkiwon Approved
Bang Elite Sport Taekwondo
Conroe, Texas, USA
Chief Instructor: Grandmaster Young In Bang, 8th Dan
Former Head Coach, Mexico National Team
bangtkd.com ↗
TKV Martial Arts New York
New York, USA
Affiliated International Partner School
✓ Partner School
Grandmaster Lee's World Taekwondo Academy
Maple Grove, Minnesota, USA
Chief Instructor: Grandmaster Eui Lee, 8th Dan
World Taekwondo Hall of Fame · US Olympic Coaching Staff
wta4u.com ↗ ✓ Partner School
Champions Taekwondo
Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA
Location: 621 99th Avenue, Miami, FL 33024
Kukkiwon-certified competition & traditional training
championstkd.com ↗ ✓ Partner School
Peak Performance Taekwondo
Miami / Tamarac, Florida, USA
Chief Instructor: Master Juan Moreno
3× Olympian · 2 Olympic Silver Medals · 7 Olympic Games
peakperformancemiami.com ↗ ✓ Partner School
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Calendar

Events & Competitions

2026 competition schedule for WTJ athletes — PATU calendar, WT global events, and Pan American region opens. Dates sourced from World Taekwondo, PATU, and USATKD official calendars.

🏆 2026 OLYMPIC PATHWAY
US Open ✓ WTM Invitational Jun 6 ⭐ WT Junior Worlds CAC Qualifiers Youth Olympics CAC Games Grand Prix Series LA 2028 Olympics
05
Mar 2026
US Open Taekwondo Championships
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · G2 Ranking Event
📍Las Vegas Convention Center · Mar 5–8, 2026
👥9 Athletes — Jamaica's Largest International Team Ever
Damar Walker & Sabrina Allen — Youth Olympics Candidates
🎯G2 WT World Ranking Points · Dakar 2026 Pathway Event
🏅Performance Director: Grandmaster Young In Bang, 8th Dan
Completed
12
Apr 2026
WT Junior World Championships
Tashkent, Uzbekistan · Premier World Junior Event
📍Humo Arena, Tashkent · Apr 12–17, 2026
👤Damar Walker (M-63kg) · Coach: Master Kenroy Clarke
🌍80+ Countries · World's Premier Junior Championship
Youth Olympics Pathway — WT-Recognised Junior Event
🎯Critical Ranking Points · Dakar 2026 Qualification
Upcoming
07
Apr 2026
CAC Games Qualification Tournament
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
📍Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Apr 7–10, 2026
👤Brandon Sealy — Senior Division
🎯Secure Jamaica's Spot at CAC Games 2026
🏅CAC Games Qualification · 2028 Olympic Pathway
Upcoming
08
May 2026
Pan American Championships 2026
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
📍Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · May 8–10, 2026
👥Cadet, Junior & Senior — Team Jamaica
🌎Top-Ranked Athletes from Across the Americas
🎯Continental Championship · Ranking Points
Upcoming
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Oct 2026
Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
Dakar, Senegal · IOC Youth Olympic Games
🏅IOC Youth Olympic Games — Taekwondo
Damar Walker (M-63kg) & Sabrina Allen (F-59kg)
🎯Qualification via WT Youth Rankings · Oct–Nov 2026
🇯🇲Jamaica's First Dual Youth Olympics Candidates
Qualification Pathway Active
28
Jul 2026
CAC Games 2026 — Jamaica Qualified ✅
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · 3 Athletes Qualified
📍Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Jul 28 – Aug 8, 2026
Brandon Sealy — Qualified via Dominican Open 2026
Alexandra Natto — Qualified · Senior Women
🇯🇲Anaxana Natto — National Senior Team
🎯2028 Los Angeles Olympics Qualification Pathway
🏆Jamaica's Strongest CAC Games Team — 3 Senior Athletes
Jamaica Qualified — 3 Athletes
TBD
2027
2027 Pan American Games
Barranquilla, Colombia
🌎Barranquilla, Colombia · 2027
🎯Major LA 2028 Olympic Qualification Event
👥Senior National Team — Jamaica
🏅Continental Championship · Olympic Points
Planning Phase
TBD
2026
WTJ National Championships
Kingston, Jamaica
📍Kingston, Jamaica
👥Open to All WTJ Member Schools
🥋Kyorugi & Poomsae · All Age Divisions
🏅National Selection · Kukkiwon Grading
Date TBA
PATU 2026 Calendar
Pan American Taekwondo Union
22
Jan 2026
PATU Annual Congress
Online
🌐Online · Jan 22–25, 2026
🏛️Pan American Taekwondo Union Annual Governance Meeting
Completed
26
Feb 2026
Canada Open G2
Alberta, Canada · G2 Ranking Event
📍Alberta / Canada · Feb 26 – Mar 1, 2026
🎯WT World Ranking Points · G2 Open Tournament
Completed
09
Apr 2026
CAC Games Qualifier
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · WTJ Athletes Competing
📍Santo Domingo, Rep. Dominicana · Apr 9–10, 2026
👤Brandon Sealy — Senior Division · CAC Qualification
🎯Central American & Caribbean Games Qualifier
🏅2028 Olympic Pathway Event
Completed
11
Apr 2026
Dominican Open G1
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · 🥉 WTJ Bronze Medal
📍Santo Domingo, Rep. Dominicana · Apr 11–12, 2026
🥋Poomsae & Kyorugi · G1 Ranking Event
🥉Brandon Sealy — Bronze Medal · Jamaica's Result
🎯WT Ranking Points Earned · 2028 Olympic Cycle
Completed — 🥉 Bronze
22
Apr 2026
IV South American Youth Games
Ciudad de Panama, Panama
📍Ciudad de Panama, Panama · Apr 22–25, 2026
🌎South American Youth Multi-Sport Games — Taekwondo
Completed
07
May 2026
Pan American Poomsae & Open Cadet/Junior/U21
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
📍Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · May 7, 2026
🥋Open Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships — Poomsae
🎯WT Youth Ranking Points · Dakar 2026 Pathway
Upcoming
08
May 2026
Pan American Senior Championships (Kyorugi) G4
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · G4 Ranking Event
📍Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · May 8, 2026
👥Senior National Team — Jamaica
🎯G4 WT World Ranking Points · 2028 Olympic Pathway
🏅Continental Championship · Top Pan Am Competition
Upcoming
Countdown
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May 2026
Pan American Open Cadet, Junior & U21
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · WTJ Youth Athletes
📍Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · May 9, 2026
👥Cadet & Junior Division — WTJ Youth Athletes
🎯WT Youth Ranking Points · Dakar 2026 YOG Pathway
Damar Walker & Sabrina Allen — YOG Candidates
Upcoming
10
May 2026
Pan American Para-TKD Championships
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
📍Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · May 10, 2026
🏅Para-Taekwondo Continental Championship
🎯Paris 2028 Paralympic Pathway Event
Upcoming
MAY
2026
Pan American Poomsae Championship G1
Online
🌐Online · May 2026
🥋Pan American Poomsae Championship — G1 Online Format
Upcoming
09
Jun 2026
JOJ Pan American Preparation Camp
Querétaro, Mexico · YOG Prep Camp
📍Querétaro / Mexico · Jun 9–11, 2026
Youth Olympic Games Preparation — PATU Official Camp
🎯Critical Prep for Dakar 2026 YOG Candidates
👥Damar Walker & Sabrina Allen — YOG Pathway Athletes
YOG Prep
06
Jun 2026
WTM Invitational Championship
Mandeville, Jamaica · Local Event — All Welcome
📍Church Teachers' College, Mandeville, Manchester
📅Saturday, June 6, 2026
🏅World Taekwondo Mandeville Invitational Championship
🥋Kyorugi & Poomsae · All Age Groups & Divisions
👥Open to All WTJ Member Schools & Affiliated Clubs
📞Contact WTM to Register — portal.worldtkdmandeville.com
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Jun 2026
President's Cup G3
Querétaro, Mexico · G3 Ranking Event
📍Querétaro / Mexico · Jun 12–14, 2026
🎯G3 WT World Ranking Points
🏅Major Pan American Open Ranking Tournament
Upcoming
28
Jul 2026
Central American & Caribbean Games
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · WTJ Athletes Qualified
📍Santo Domingo, Rep. Dominicana · Jul 28 – Aug 8, 2026
👥Brandon Sealy — Qualified · CAC Games 2026
🌎Central America & Caribbean Multi-Sport Games
🎯2028 LA Olympics Qualification Pathway
WTJ Qualified
06
Aug 2026
South American Championship (MNAs)
Sincelejo, Colombia
📍Sincelejo / Colombia · Aug 6–7, 2026
🌎Member National Associations — South American Championship
Upcoming
09
Aug 2026
Colombia Open G1
Sincelejo, Colombia · G1 Ranking Event
📍Sincelejo / Colombia · Aug 9–10, 2026
🎯G1 WT World Ranking Points
🏅Pan American Open Ranking Tournament
Upcoming
03
Sep 2026
1st Pan American Nations Cup G2
Lima, Peru · Inaugural Nations Cup
📍Lima / Peru · Sep 3–5, 2026
🌎Inaugural Pan American Nations Cup — G2 Event
🎯G2 WT World Ranking Points · Nations Format
👥National Teams Compete — Jamaica Eligible
Upcoming
24
Sep 2026
Rio Open — Poomsae & Parapoomsae
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
📍Rio de Janeiro / Brazil · Sep 24, 2026
🥋Poomsae & Parapoomsae Open Tournament
Upcoming
25
Sep 2026
Rio Open — Parataekwondo
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
📍Rio de Janeiro / Brazil · Sep 25, 2026
🏅Para-Taekwondo Open Tournament
Upcoming
26
Sep 2026
Rio Open G1 (Kyorugi)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · G1 Ranking Event
📍Rio de Janeiro / Brazil · Sep 26–27, 2026
🎯G1 WT World Ranking Points · Kyorugi Open
👥Jamaica National Team — Senior Division Eligible
Upcoming
OCT
2026
Pan American Games Camp
Seoul, Korea · Technical Training Camp
📍Seoul / South Korea · Oct 2026
🏋️Elite Training Camp — Pan American Games Preparation
🎯Technical Development · Kukkiwon / Korea Training
Upcoming
12
Nov 2026
Kukkiwon
Kukkiwon Cup 2026
Lima, Peru · International Ranking Event
📍Lima / Peru · Nov 12–15, 2026
🏅Kukkiwon-Sanctioned International Cup
🎯WT World Ranking Points · End-of-Year Major Event
👥Jamaica National Team — Ranking Points Target
Upcoming
TBD
2026
2026 Pan American Open Championship
United States · Venue TBD
📍United States · Date & Venue To Be Designated
🎯Pan American Open Championship · WT Ranking Points
👥Jamaica National Team — Eligible to Compete
Date TBA
WT Global & Pan Am Calendar
worldtaekwondo.org ↗
29
May 2026
American Open East 2026
Oaks, Pennsylvania, USA · WT Ranking Event
📍Oaks, Pennsylvania, USA · May 29–31, 2026
🥋Kyorugi & Poomsae · Cadet, Junior, Senior Divisions
🎯WT Ranking Points · Pan American Athletes Competing
🇺🇸USATKD Sanctioned · Pan American Region
Upcoming
04
Jun 2026
WT Grand Prix Series 1 — Rome
Rome, Italy · Olympic Qualification Series
📍Rome, Italy · Jun 4–7, 2026
Olympic LA 2028 Qualification — Phase 2 Ranking Opens
🎯Direct Olympic Ranking Points — Critical for LA 2028
🌍World Elite · All Senior Olympic Weight Categories
🏆Phase 2 Jul 2026–Jun 2028 · Top 5 per weight → LA 2028
LA 2028 Olympic Qualifier
12
Jun 2026
American Open West 2026
Tucson, Arizona, USA · WT Ranking Event
📍Tucson, Arizona, USA · Jun 12–14, 2026
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FISU America Games — Taekwondo
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WT Grand Prix Series 2 — Muju
Muju, South Korea · Olympic Qualification Series
📍Muju Taekwondowon, South Korea · Sep 4–7, 2026
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Little Rock, Arkansas, USA · Pan American Open
📍Little Rock, Arkansas, USA · Sep 11–13, 2026
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Oct 2026
WT Grand Prix Series 3 — Paris
Paris, France · Olympic Qualification Series
📍Paris, France · Oct/Nov 2026 (date TBC)
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North American Open 2026
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA · G-Ranked Open
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Nov 2026
WT Grand Prix Final & Gala Awards
Astana, Kazakhstan · Season Finale
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Dec 2026
WT Grand Slam Champions Series
Wuxi, China · Elite Invitational
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🎯Elite Year-End Showcase · WT Olympic Weight Classes
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Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games
Los Angeles, California, USA · The Ultimate Goal
🏅Olympic Games — Taekwondo · Los Angeles 2028
🇯🇲Jamaica's Long-Term Olympic Target
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The latest news, results, athlete profiles, and federation announcements from World Taekwondo Jamaica.

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Team Jamaica Shows Grit at 2026 US Open Taekwondo Champs
Jamaica's rising stars — Daniel Balli, Damar Walker, Ne-Yo Jacobs, Sabrina Allen and Brandon Sealy — faced elite global competition in Las Vegas and delivered creditable performances defined by tenacity and technical growth. WTJ President Kenroy Clarke declared the Road to Dakar is officially under way.

"The US Open is not an ordinary tournament. It draws hundreds of athletes from across the Americas and beyond, many of whom train full-time, are supported by national programmes with decades of infrastructure. Jamaica drew those opponents, and the team did not flinch."

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Team Jamaica at the 2026 US Open Taekwondo Championships, Las Vegas
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World Taekwondo · Grand Prix Series
Roma 2026 Grand Prix 1 — LA28 Olympic Ranking Points Now Live
The Roma 2026 World Taekwondo Grand Prix 1 is under way June 4–6 in Rome, Italy — the first major LA28 Olympic ranking event of the Grand Prix Series. Sealy competes in M-80kg. Points earned here feed directly into the two-year Olympic ranking cycle (July 2024–June 2026) determining seeding for the LA28 qualification phase. Jamaica's Olympic pathway runs through this event.
PATU · Pan American Championships
Pan American Taekwondo Championships 2026 — Team Jamaica Competes in Rio
The 2026 Pan American Taekwondo Championships — a G4-ranked event — were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 8–10. WTJ fielded cadet, junior and senior athletes in both Kyorugi and Poomsae disciplines, competing against the top-ranked martial artists across the Americas. G4 ranking points from this event are critical for Dakar 2026 YOG qualification and the LA28 Olympic pathway.
IOC · Youth Olympic Games · Dakar 2026
Taekwondo Confirmed for Dakar 2026 YOG — 120 Athlete Quota, 11 Medal Events
The IOC Executive Board approved 120 athletes for Taekwondo at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games — the first YOG on African soil, October 31 – November 13. Eleven medal events across men's and women's weight categories. WT President Choue: "This is testament to the great progress we have made in developing a modern, inclusive and accessible sport." WTJ's Damar Walker and Sabrina Allen are on the qualification pathway.
Brandon Sealy — CAC Games qualification and Dominican Open G1 bronze
Jamaica Observer · May 2026
Sealy & Natto Secure CAC Games Qualification + Dominican Open G1 Bronze
Brandon Sealy qualified Jamaica for M-80kg at the CAC Games Santo Domingo 2026, then stayed in the building to earn a Dominican Open G1 bronze against Olympic champions. Alexandra Natto simultaneously secured W-46kg qualification — the first female WTJ has placed at this competition. Jamaica arrives in Santo Domingo with full gender representation for the first time in federation history.
World Taekwondo · LA2028 Pathway
WT Unveils New Two-Phase LA28 Olympic Ranking System — What It Means for Jamaica
World Taekwondo introduced a two-year, two-phase Olympic ranking overhaul for LA28. Phase 1 (July 2024–June 2026) determines Grand Prix seeding and World Championships ranking. Phase 2 (July 2026–June 2028) directly determines Olympic qualification — top 5 per weight category earn automatic berths. Ranking points reset 50% annually. Brandon Sealy's every Grand Prix result in 2026 now carries direct LA28 implications.
Jamaica Gleaner · March 2026
Balli Mines Bronze at 2026 Canada Open G2 — Seeded 7th at US Open Weeks Later
Fifteen-year-old Daniel Balli captured bronze at the 2026 Canada Open G2 in Calgary, defeating Canadian opponents 2-0 and 2-1 in the Round of 16 and quarterfinals. The result earned him WT ranking points that saw him seeded 7th out of 51 at the US Open weeks later. Coach Master Antwaun Wilson: "Earning a medal at a G2-ranked event is a major achievement." Balli: "Winning bronze is just the beginning."
World Taekwondo · Event Calendar
2026 Grand Prix Calendar Set — Rome, Muju, Paris & Astana Final on LA28 Road
World Taekwondo confirmed the 2026 Grand Prix Series: GP1 Rome (Jun 4–6), GP2 Muju Korea (Sep 4–7), GP3 Paris (Oct), Grand Prix Final & Gala Awards in Astana, Kazakhstan. Each event awards LA28 Olympic ranking points in the critical Phase 2 qualification window. The full 2026 PATU calendar also includes the Dominican Open G1, Pan Am Championships Rio, and PATU Series events in Ecuador and Peru.
Jamaica Gleaner · March 2026
Clarke: "Road to Dakar Is Under Way" — WTJ Eyes Youth Olympic Games in Senegal
World Taekwondo Jamaica President Master Kenroy Clarke declared the "Road to Dakar" officially under way following Team Jamaica's US Open campaign in Las Vegas. Damar Walker (M-63kg) and Sabrina Allen (W-59kg) are on the Dakar 2026 YOG qualification pathway. Clarke also called on corporate Jamaica to partner the federation: "We are not just building fighters — we are building ambassadors for Jamaica on the world stage."
World Taekwondo · Junior Championships
Jamaica at Tashkent 2026 World Junior Championships — 986 Athletes, 30th Edition
Jamaica competed at the 30th World Taekwondo Junior Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan — the largest in history with 986 registered athletes from across the globe. Head Coach Kenroy Clarke led Damar Walker; Master Antwaun Wilson coached Daniel Balli. The record-breaking event at Tashkent's Olympic City complex marks a milestone for the sport's global growth and Jamaica's rising international presence.
IOC · LA2028 Olympics
IOC Approves LA28 Qualification Systems — Taekwondo Athletes' Olympic Path Confirmed
The IOC Executive Board approved key LA28 qualification system principles in May 2026, cementing the framework for every sport's Olympic pathway to Los Angeles. For Taekwondo, the top 5 athletes per weight category based on WT Olympic rankings published January 2028 earn automatic qualification. Continental quota spots ensure regional representation. WTJ's Brandon Sealy (M-80kg) is actively accumulating ranking points toward Jamaica's first taekwondo Olympic berth since 2019.
Jamaica Taekwondo · Press Coverage
Jamaica Wins Two Silver Medals at the 2016 Costa Rica Open
Jayson Grant and Hakeem Lowe proudly represented Jamaica at the 2016 Costa Rica Open Taekwondo Championship in San José — a WT G1-ranked event where Olympic qualifying points were at stake. Grant took Silver in the 80+kg Senior division after defeating opponents from Puerto Rico and the USA, while Lowe claimed Silver in the -51kg Junior category. Both athletes flew the Jamaican flag on the international podium.
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WTJ Athlete · Brandon Sealy
Brandon Sealy Becomes First Jamaican to Win Two Consecutive Gold Medals at WT-Sanctioned Events
Brandon Sealy made history in September 2018 by claiming back-to-back gold medals at two consecutive World Taekwondo-sanctioned tournaments — first at the Pan American Open in Spokane, Washington, then at the Canada Open in Richmond, British Columbia. Coached by Master Tony Byon, Sealy won the -73kg Junior Male category at both events within weeks of each other, becoming the first Jamaican junior to achieve the feat. After the Canada Open final, he ran a victory lap draped in the Jamaican flag.
WTJ Athlete · Academic Achievement
Jamaican Taekwondo Athlete Brandon Sealy Accepted at Princeton University
Brandon Sealy — the first Jamaican junior to win two consecutive gold medals at World Taekwondo-sanctioned events — earned acceptance to Princeton University for the Class of 2024, also receiving offers from Brown, Cornell, and the University of Chicago. He chose Princeton to pursue his goal of becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon. Sealy credited his long-time coach Master Tony Byon and his parents for his success, saying Taekwondo taught him "resilience and to never give up." He continues to train six days a week and remains on Jamaica's Olympic pathway.
Para Taekwondo · Jamaica Information Service
Shauna-Kay Hines: Born an Amputee, Now an Olympic Hopeful
Born without her right forearm, Shauna-Kay Hines was spotted by coach Neville Sinclair during a 5K road race in Kingston and redirected from sprinting into Para Taekwondo. In 2019 she won bronze in Washington D.C. and set her sights on the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. The Jamaica Information Service profiled her journey — from doubting whether Taekwondo was even possible as an amputee, to becoming one of the most inspiring figures in Jamaican sport. Hines went on to represent Jamaica at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in the women's K44 -58kg category.
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