YU Taekwondo Global Association
Welcome to the Taekwondo Global Association. We safeguard ethical and educational standards for martial arts worldwide. Discover our mission!
ZVR Number (Austria): 1673846054
The YU Taekwondo Global Association is an internationally active, non-profit umbrella organization headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The Association serves to safeguard, coordinate, and further develop the YU Taekwondo system at a global level.
Primary Objective
To ensure uniform technical, educational, and ethical standards for the practice, instruction, and organizational development of YU Taekwondo, while coordinating national structures within this framework.
The Association operates on a non-commercial, politically independent, and non-governmental basis.
Standardization
Establishing and maintaining internationally valid training, examination, and grading standards.
Federation Oversight
Recognizing and coordinating national YU Taekwondo federations.
Quality Control
Dedicated to maintaining curricular consistency and upholding rigorous quality benchmarks under the leadership of Founder and President Dr. Andreas Held.
Values & Ethics
Promoting ethical, sporting, and pedagogical principles within Taekwondo.
Development
Supporting educational, youth, and personal development initiatives through sport.
Structure and Organization
Legal Status: Organized as an association in accordance with the Austrian Associations Act 2002. ZVR Number (Austria): 1673846054
Operational Model: Functions as an international umbrella organization. National federations operate under its guidance as independent legal entities.
Management: Strategic leadership is carried out by governing bodies according to statutes, prioritizing the technical integrity and identity of the YU Taekwondo system.
Structure and Organization
The Association’s sphere of activity is global. National federations are recognized based on specific standards and are responsible for local implementation. The Global Association serves as the unifying authority, ensuring coherent, transparent, and sustainable development worldwide.
Transparency and Integrity
All activities are conducted strictly within the framework of the Association’s statutes and legal provisions. The organization is committed to:
– Responsible Governance
– Transparent Decision-making
– Preservation of Sporting Integrity