Athlete first
Every decision starts with safer development, fair competition, and a clear path forward.
Elite Taekwondo Association of the Philippines
TRAIN LIKE
IT MATTERS
One national organization for athletes, coaches, clubs, and organizers committed to raising the standard.
Our ethos
We don't chase shortcuts. We build athletes who stay composed, compete with honor, and keep raising the standard.
Standards matter
Reliable events, transparent rankings, and accountable clubs give performance meaning.
Stronger together
The sport grows when athletes, coaches, clubs, and organizers move as one community.
The tenets
FIVE PRINCIPLES
TO LIVE BY
01Courtesy (Ye-Ui)
Begin with respect
Honor your instructors, your opponents, and the people who share the floor with you.02Integrity (Yom-Chi)
Do what is right
Compete honestly, take responsibility, and hold your character to the same standard as your technique.
03Perseverance (In-Nae)
Keep moving forward
Stay with the work through difficult rounds, slow progress, and every setback along the way.04Self-control (Guk-Gi)
Master the moment
Control emotion, power, and reaction so every movement is deliberate—inside and outside competition.05Indomitable spirit (Baekjul-Boolgool)
Stand when it is hard
Meet fear and adversity with courage, conviction, and a spirit that refuses to be defeated.Featured
THE NEXT CHALLENGE
The circuit
ONE PLATFORM.
ONE STANDARD.
ONE COMMUNITY.
Registration, event discovery, rankings, and club connections—built to keep Philippine Taekwondo moving.
The Tap Elite creed
DISCIPLINE
CREATES CHAMPIONS
The standard
HOW WE
MOVE THE SPORT
Connect
Bring athletes, clubs, coaches, and organizers into one trusted network.
Compete
Make tournament and seminar discovery simpler from registration to event day.
Measure
Give rankings and performance a clearer, more consistent national context.
Progress
Turn every event, result, and connection into momentum for the next generation.
The Tap Board
LEADING THE
STANDARD
Stewarding the sport through accountable leadership, technical excellence, and athlete-first decisions.
Tap Board Member
Master Jun
Tap Board Member
Master Stephen
Tap Board Member
Master Tata
Tap Board Member
Master Mawel
The network
NUMBERS THAT
MOVE WITH US
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WORK ALREADY
ON THE RECORD
Your next match starts here
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TAP ELITE
Build your profile. Find the next event. Step onto the floor ready.
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