In its effort to identify future members of the national team, the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) will hold the 2025 SMART/MVP Sports Foundation National Age Group Poomsae Taekwondo Championships on Sunday, Nov. 9, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
The annual event is part of PTA’s time-tested grassroots program where the growth and progress gained by every taekwondo jin through the association’s systematic methods of teaching will be put on display.
Interestingly, participants as young as four years old are among the expected 1,000 contestants from various regions who will take part in the one-day event that has the full backing of the Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee and Milo.
It is open to colored belts and blackbelts in four divisions: toddler, grade school, cadet, and junior. Official events include Recognized Poomsae and Freestyle Poomsae.
The competition will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the opening ceremony at 1 p.m. where a special performance by the Philippine Taekwondo Demonstration Team is expected to awe and dazzle the crowd.
Early exposure to sports plays a vital role in youth development, and this event typifies the association’s mission to discover more world-class athletes at a young age.
Poomsae means “form” and is performed by following systematic sequence of movements against an imaginary opponent or multiple opponents. It involves the use of hand and foot techniques such as blocking, punching, striking, thrusting, and kicking. Regular training in Poomsae enhances flexibility, breathing control, balance, power, focus, and mental discipline.
Martial arts enthusiasts and sports fans are invited to witness this exciting event—especially children interested in learning and experiencing the spirit of taekwondo.
