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January 8, 2024

Exciting News: Joël van der Weide Joins Daedo’s Team!

We kick off 2024 with enthusiasm as we welcome Joël van der Weide, a Dutch Poomsae Taekwondo athlete, to #teamdaedo. With his addition, we now have a total of 24 sponsored athletes. We are excited to continue strengthening our team and supporting martial arts athletes on their path to success.

Joël started practicing Taekwondo at the young age of six, and by nine, he was already competing in international events. His dedication to the discipline led him to build an outstanding 18-year career as a taekwondo specialist in Poomsae. Now, at 24 years old, he has achieved the second position in the World Taekwondo ranking.

Regarding his academic journey, he specialized in a Vocational Education and Training (Mbo) program in Sports and Exercise. Furthermore, he continued his Higher Professional Education (Hbo) studies in the Sports Science program. Thanks to his academic background and extensive professional career in Taekwondo, he can offer seminars and online classes under his name.

Joël van der Weide, the Dutch Poomsae Taekwondo athlete, joins the team, marking a historic moment as the first Poomsae specialist in Daedo's roster.

Joël van der Weide joins the Daedo team.

On December 18, 2023, Joël had the opportunity to visit Barcelona and participate in a photoshoot with other Taekwondo masters, Master Jeong Cheol Kim and Laura Kim. Besides serving as a model representing his discipline, the photoshoot marked a special occasion.

During the session, Mr. Park, CEO of Daedo, personally welcomed the future member of #teamdaedo. This meeting strengthens the beginning of a significant collaboration, as Joël is the first Poomsae Taekwondo specialist to join our team.

The addition of the Dutch athlete represents a step forward in our mission to support and highlight exceptional athletes in martial arts, especially Judo, Karate, and Taekwondo. We look forward to witnessing the achievements and positive impact that his experience and dedication will bring to #teamdaedo. Welcome to the team, Joël!

Joël van der Weide posing as a taekwondo athlete model for Daedo’s photo shoot.

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November 24, 2023

Daedo celebrates its 40th anniversary with a gala in Barcelona

On July 8th, Daedo, the renowned international martial arts equipment company specializing in Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Hotel Porta Fira in Barcelona. The gala was attended by invited masters who have been customers since 1983-1990, representatives of Karate, Taekwondo, and Judo federations, as well as distributors from more than 35 countries across 5 continents. Elite athletes sponsored by the company also graced the event.

Among the distinguished guests were Mr. Antonio Moreno, president of the Royal Spanish Karate Federation; Mr. Jesus Castellanos, president of the Royal Spanish Taekwondo Federation; Mr. Gonzalo Gonzalez of the Royal Spanish Judo Federation; and Mr. Kim Young Ki, president of the All Spain Korean Association. Notably, approximately 80 masters from all over Spain joined the celebration in Barcelona.

Daedo’s trajectory began in 1983, when Mr. Chuen Wook Park founded the company in Barcelona, Spain. Within four years, Daedo became the official sponsor of the 8th World Taekwondo Championships. Since then, Daedo has continued to sponsor numerous World Championships as well as Taekwondo and Karate while actively participating in the Olympic Games.

The company’s presence was prominent in emblematic Olympic events such as Barcelona 1992, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, and later as a supplier of electronic bibs (PSS) for the London 2012, Rio 2016, and Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Daedo played a crucial role in the advancement of Taekwondo as an Olympic sport, particularly through the development of the electronic competition system.

Daedo experienced significant growth in the field of Karate from 2001 to 2020, becoming a sponsor for several Karate World Championships. Currently, the company is the Official Sponsor of the three Federations: Real Federación Española de Karate, Taekwondo, and Judo, providing uniforms and protections for the National Team athletes.

The company also sponsors Spanish elite athletes such as Sandra Sanchez, Damián Quintero, Maria Torres, Nikoloz Sherazadishvili, Francisco Garrigós, Laura Martinez, Alberto Gaitero, Estrella López, Daniel Quesada, Jone Magdaleno and Cecilia Castro.

Daedo’s journey has been challenging, and its CEO, Mr. Chuen Wook Park, acknowledges that the major support from Taekwondo, Karate, and Judo masters and Federations has significantly contributed to Daedo’s growth. During the gala, Mr. Park personally presented Plaques of Appreciation to several masters and Federations as a token of his eternal gratitude.

“Tonight’s gala is NOT to celebrate today’s DAEDO success, but to express our appreciation to you.” Mr. Chuen Wook Park emphasized in his welcoming speech.

Taekwondo

March 6, 2023

Taekwondo: Promoting Peace and Humanitarianism through Sport

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that has gained popularity worldwide for its unique blend of physical and mental discipline. While the sport is often associated with self-defense and competition, its underlying principles of respect, self-control, and harmony have contributed to its role in promoting world peace. The Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF), in particular, has taken on a significant role in using the sport to further peace and humanitarian causes.

The THF is a non-profit organization established by the World Taekwondo (WT) in 2016 with the aim of promoting peace, social development, and youth empowerment through Taekwondo. The foundation has worked tirelessly to provide opportunities for refugees and disadvantaged communities to learn and practice Taekwondo, in order to foster physical fitness, mental health, and social cohesion.

One of the most notable initiatives of the THF has been its Hope and Dreams Sport Festival, which are held in cooperation with the WT and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). The sport festival bring together young taekwondo athletes from around the world, with a particular emphasis on those from underprivileged backgrounds, to compete in a spirit of fair play, friendship, and mutual respect. The most recent edition of the Hope and Dreams sport festival was held in Amman, Jordan, on the 27th of February 2023, and saw over 300 young refugee athletes.

The Hope and Dreams Championships serve as a platform for the THF to promote its values of peace and humanitarianism. By bringing together young athletes from diverse backgrounds, the championships help to break down barriers and promote understanding between cultures. Additionally, the event provides an opportunity for the THF to showcase its other programs, such as its Taekwondo coaching and education initiatives for refugees and vulnerable youth.

In 2023, the World Taekwondo (WT) celebrated its 50th anniversary, and President Cho Jung-won marked the occasion with a New Year’s address. He declared, “If the efforts of the past 50 years were for the survival and growth of Taekwondo, the next 50 years will be used to change the world and realize the value of Taekwondo as a tool to spread peace and hope.”

The WT has been steadfast in its commitment to promoting peace and humanity, and this focus has garnered global attention. With 212 member countries, including a refugee team, the WT has made Taekwondo the most globalized sport, sending a message that goes beyond sports to resonate with society at large.

Through its various programs and initiatives, the THF has shown that Taekwondo can be a powerful tool for promoting peace and social development. The organization’s commitment to using the sport to support vulnerable communities and promote humanitarianism is a testament to the underlying values of Taekwondo. As the THF and other organizations continue to leverage the power of Taekwondo for social good, we can hope to see a more peaceful and inclusive world in the future.

Taekwondo

November 16, 2022

World Taekwondo Championships Guadalajara: Day3

Bradly Sinden ready to put world taekwondo title in Guadalajara.

Reigning champions Bradley Sinden (-68k) will also be looking to retain their titles after making the podium in Tokyo 2020.

“The world championships are one of the two pinnacles of the sport and we have had to wait an extra year to get this chance,” said Bradly Sinden, a taekwondo star of GB taekwondo.

That’s right.

After Manchester in 2019, the Taekwondo World Championships were pushed back by another year due to Covid and the athletes could gather again after three years.

Unfortunately, we couldn’t see the result we expected on Day2, but we look forward to his medal today.

Watch the highlights through the link below.

Taekwondo

November 15, 2022

World Taekwondo Championships Guadalajara: Day2

Today, men-87kg, women-67kg, and women-62kg will be held. In particular, there will be a match between Great Britain’s rising star Lauren Williams, and Cheick Sallah Cisse, an experienced athlete who manages the game. Both athletes are Team DAEDO taekwondo.

The women’s 67kg will also be hotly contested.

The battle for gold is expected to be exciting and intense, with the participation of Serbia’s Matea Jelic (Olympic champion in Tokyo 2020), Lauren Williams (silver at the last Games) and Ruth Gbagbi (bronze), as well as two-time Olympic medalist (silver and bronze) Magda Wiet Henin, from France, who won the Grand Prix in Rome.

Previously, Lauren participated in the Tokyo Olympics and got good results, but it was hard to feel that she attended it because it was a special Olympics without spectators. This time, we hope she can get a satisfactory result with the audience’s support and energy.

It’s a category expected to be very competitive, but we hope everyone can show their best that they don’t regret.

It is also worth noting the men’s-87kg class, which includes our experienced athlete Cisse.

Iran’s Abolfazi Abbasi Pouya, the 2019 Cadet champion and reigning Junior World Champion will also be one to watch out for as he looks to make his debut in the -87kg senior category. But this is also a category packed with talent, with the participation of Icaro Miguel Soares (Brazil), silver medalist at the 2019 World Championships; Rio 2016 Olympic champion Cheick Sallah Cisse; and Croatian Ivan Spina, champion at the 2022 Mediterranean Games.

All games are being streamed live now, so why don’t you check out the link below? (World Taekwondo)

Watch the highlights through the link below.

Taekwondo

November 14, 2022

World Taekwondo Championships Guadalajara: Day1

Now the main event of the year, the World Taekwondo Championships 2022, is being held in Mexico Guadalajara.

Yesterday’s opening ceremony was attended by 755 athletes from 122 countries, with WT President Cho Jung-won, PATU President Juan Manuel López, and FMTKD President Raymundo González with 5,000 Mexican home spectators.

The opening ceremony marked the start with a performance of a Mexican taekwondo girl, and later athletes and referees from 122 countries entered in turn. Since then, the athletes’ oath of fair play and WT President Cho Jung-won’s opening speech were followed, continued by a welcoming speech by Raymundo González of the Mexican Taekwondo Association.

Since then, the WT demonstration team, which has gained huge popularity around the world through America’s Got Talent, led the performance with the Mexican Poomsae national team in Mexican traditional music.

And the first day dawned. Men’s 80kg class and women’s 57kg class are being held, and real-time video of the game can be viewed through the link below.

Taekwondo Championships Competition schedule Day 1: all local timings (GMT/UTC -6) Monday, November 14

9:00 -13:00 – preliminaries, men-80kg women-57kg

15:00 -16:30 – round of 16 and quarter finals, men-80kg women-57kg

18:00 -20:00 – semi-finals and finals, men-80kg women-57kg

https://www.youtube.com/user/worldtaekwondo

Let’s check tomorrow’s schedule together.

Tuesday, November 15

9:00 -13:00 – preliminaries, men-87kg, women-67kg, women 62kg

15:00 -16:30 – round of 16 and quarter finals, men-87kg, women-67kg, women 62kg

18:00 -20:00 – semi-finals and finals, men-87kg, women-67kg, women 62kg

2022

November 14, 2022

DAEDO, the Official Sponsor for World Taekwondo Championships 2022 in Mexico

DAEDO, a WT-recognized Taekwondo PSS brand, is once again sponsoring the World Taekwondo Championships, which will start from the 13th of November to the 20th in Guadalajara, Mexico. DAEDO PSS was previously adopted in both World Taekwondo Championships 2022 in Mexico, following the 21st World Taekwondo Championships in 2013.

The World Taekwondo Championships are the highest-rated G14 competition except for the Olympics, the highest-rated G20. If the ranking points are the same for the Olympic qualification, the competition is important as an athlete who wins ranking points in a high-rated competition secures to qualify. This competition is significant as it will be held for the first time in three years since Manchester in 2019 due to the postponement caused by Covid-19.

The competition will consist of eight weight classes for men and women, and 755 athletes from 122 countries, including refugee teams, will compete. Italy’s Vito Dell’Aquila, who won the men’s -58kg gold medal at the last Tokyo Olympics, British Taekwondo star Bradley Sinden, who is continuing his rise to second place in the -68kg world rankings, and women’s -67kg GB taekwondo’s rising star Lauren Williams are notable.

The Taekwondo World Championships in Guadalajara will use DAEDO’s certified PSS system. Many athletes from various countries, including Spain, Britain, France, Italy, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Colombia, will wear DAEDO’s New WT Taekwondo Competition Uniforms, which were introduced for the first time since the Tokyo Olympics and had good feedback by Olympic athletes.

“We will do our best to ensure that the first Taekwondo World Championship since the COVID-19 break is successful, and we will do our best to make sure that all the elite athletes perform well, as they had a lot of difficulties during the Covid pandemic, “said Park Chuen-wook, chairman of DAEDO.

DAEDO maintains exclusive sponsorship contracts for four regions among five regional federations of WT and one non-exclusive sponsorship contract with one region.

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September 13, 2022

Here’s how to know which is the Best Martial Art for you

It’s a post for you, or your child, who wants to enter the world of martial arts, whatever your first motivation.

If you’re considering taking up martial arts, it’s a decision that could positively change your life. Martial arts is one of the most incredible lifestyle and fitness programs available and will not only get you in good shape possible but also empower you with the value of martial arts.

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Are you still thinking about whether to start or not?

Want to start martial arts but haven’t got a clue where to start?

There are various sports in the world of martial arts. Each has a variety, such as a body used a lot and a range of bodies they can train. First, let’s find the best martial arts that fit you. Here we introduce the four best martial arts for a healthy body and mind. We hope you find the right one for you. Let’s jump on in!

#1. Taekwondo

Taekwondo is a modern martial art created and originated in Korea. Taekwondo isn’t only martial art; it’s a way of life.

It aims to effectively subdue the other person by using hands, feet, and other body parts, but it’s more kicking-based than other martial arts mentioned below. Beyond kicks, it teaches you the value of martial art, which includes respect, discipline, patience, and focus.

There are many Taekwondo clubs in Korea and every country as it helps children’s growth and adults’ mental and physical training. Taekwondo can not only have a healthy body by moving its whole body but also have a healthy mind through training.

#2. Karate

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Karate is a Japanese martial art developed in the Ryukyu kingdom under the influence of Chinese martial arts. It means “Empty hand” in Japanese.

Karate is predominantly a striking art using punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes, and open-hand techniques such as knife-hands, spear-hands, and palm-heel strikes.

Karate is the most popular martial arts in the world. Karate promotes self-discipline, builds strength, flexibility, and agility, and instills values of honor.

Also, karate is worth practicing alone. Many karatekas find that doing it gives them a sense of focus and tranquillity.

#3. Judo

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Japanese martial arts, meaning “the gentle way,” judo teaches you that fighting doesn’t have to involve punches or kicks. It is a gripping-focused martial art.

Judo is about using your opponent’s momentum and weight against them. The throws, trips, and joint locks you learn help develop coordination and strength.

Beyond the physical benefits, judo is also good for your healthy mind! According to one study, practicing judo can improve your overall happiness.

#4. MMA(Mixed Martial Arts)

MMA is arguably the ultimate martial art for improving your physical health. Of course, it’s slightly different from the three martial arts mentioned. If the three focus on training rather than actual fighting, MMA is a variety of martial arts that help in actual fighting, and the fight takes place in the Octagon. Now, let’s not talk about anything else because you’re at the beginning of training, not trying to fight in the Octagon.

Since it incorporates numerous techniques, striking and grappling, you’ll need to use almost every muscle in your body. Training sessions alternate between cardio, strength training, and technical drills. It’s one of the fastest and most fun ways to lose weight and get in shape.

Or just tap into your closest local club

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Above all, people who train together are important. In addition, as you have to train steadily, the club must be nearby. Don’t sit down any longer and look for clubs around you. Your life will change.

PRODUCTS FOR BEGINNERS

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You don’t need to buy the most expensive products, and you certainly don’t need a uniform and protection for professionals/Elite athletes. We want to introduce you to products that have been well-received by martial arts practitioners so that you can easily prepare your first start with good quality but good prices.

Explore our Basic Dobok(Taekwondo Uniform)

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March 4, 2022

Daedo held the second technical seminar on PSS

The training event took place in the city of Barcelona, Spain, where Daedo is headquartered and in which the necessary knowledge to become a “Certified Technician” of the company was transmitted to different companies worldwide.

The goal of the leading company in martial arts equipment, especially in PSS, is to train more people around the world to provide a better service and ensure the proper functioning of the electronic bibs.

Due to the importance of this course, only 20 vacancies were made available to ensure that the content delivery is as individualized as possible, with special emphasis on details.

Daedo realizó el segundo seminario técnico sobre PSS

Judo

October 11, 2021

4-year agreement between Daedo and RFEJYDA

Renewed with RFEJYDA

Daedo International is committed to all martial arts, in particular Taekwondo, Karate, and Judo. That is why it is so important for us to have agreements with the different federations of these arts.

Last December 2020 the RFEJYDA and Daedo met to talk about the contract renewal, something that went positively reaching an agreement for 4 more years on the field, until 2024.

“The signing of the agreement, giving continuity to the one already signed in 2017, does nothing more than continue to strengthen the link both with the RFEJYDA and with our sport, a commitment that also demonstrates through direct sponsorships to athletes, currently having 6 Spanish athletes in addition to 3 other international athletes. “
https://www.rfejudo.com/newsletter/daedo-sigue-apostando-por-el-judo/