Goroka Tang Soo Do

2026 World Championship Application Please click the link to complete this form.

Hotel room info for the 2026 World Championships. See you there!

World Championships update!!
We have added rooms to the hotel block for the Championship Hotel.
All days should have availability again.
Book your room here..
https://book.passkey.com/event/51012688/owner/27662/home

We also have a website from the local tourism board with some fun stuff to do in the area.
https://www.chicagonorthwest.com/tang-soo-do/

Tournament registration will be open soon. Stay tuned!!

Looking forward to 2026 World Championships!

Exciting news about the 2026 World Championship!
Dates: July 15-19th 2026
Location: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center and Hotel, 1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg, IL 60173. The hotel is attached to the convention center.

Tentative schedule of events:
• Wednesday July 15th- Ki Gong at the Convention Center
• Thursday July 16th- Ki Gong and WTSDA training clinics at the convention center. A lake and river architectural boat tour of Downtown Chicago with bussing will be available.
• Friday July 17th- Black Belt and creativity competition.
• Saturday July 18th- Opening Ceremonies and Gup competition.
• Saturday night July 18th One Family Championship party in the same room as the competition with a live band and a DJ.
• Sunday July 19th- One Family picnic at Six Flags Great America. About 40 miles North of the hotel. There will be bussing available for an additional cost.
• Bonus Monday July 20th- A Cubs game at historic Wrigley Field with a bus to and from the hotel, a 90 minute behind the scenes tour of Wrigley and a ballgame. WTSDA Member Bus Trip to Wrigley Field. Bus, Ticket, Tour, & Souvenir

The hotel link is open and accepting reservations.
• Reserve your room at the hotel; https://book.passkey.com/event/51012688/owner/27662/home
• Nearest airport: Chicago O’Hare International Airport, ORD.
• Local tourism bureau information on things to do in the area. World Tang Soo Do 2026 World Championships | Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center
• There are many restaurants and activities in the area around the hotel/ convention center. There is even a free shuttle that runs around the town. Woodfield Trolley | Schaumburg, IL

Check out https://worldtangsoodo.com for all the latest information on the World Championships and when registration will be live.

We can’t wait to see our WTSDA One Family at one great location! Tang Soo!

The US Nationals Championship in Daytona Beach is less than 3 months away! Register before June 12, 2025 to save some money on registration fees and our FINAL DEADLINE is JULY 10, 2025 (no late registrations will be accepted for any reason). Register here: https://form.jotform.com/242555365749165

Did you know we have TEAM EVENTS? Team Sparring and Team Hyung competition will be held on Saturday morning! Teams must be registered separately by their chief instructor and that can be done here: https://form.jotform.com/242738049631157

And our events are successful because of our amazing volunteers! We need volunteers to help with all aspects of the championship and everyone needs to register to volunteer (Masters too please): https://form.jotform.com/242555365749165

We will be offering many unique and cool souvenirs as well! Some are already available to on a presale. Check them out here: http://www.region21-wtsda.com/nationals-pro-shop.html

And lastly, check out our championship cups....real 3 ft surf boards!

At the end of last year, Goroka International School had an afterschool TSD program, led by one of GTSDC's leaders! This year, the first students of the afterschool program were even able to take their first Gup test in Term 1. What an accomplishment all around!

Keep on moving through March

February action photos of target kicks

Gup tests! Beginning of February and April. Great groups showed great skills and effort!

I've gotten a little behind on posting about the awesome activities and achievements of GTSDC this year. Here are the students of the month for January, February, and March! Everyone trains very hard, and these individuals stood out for their effort, skills, and encouragement of others! Way to go!!

Good morning! Wake up and train. Even the sky agrees

Thank you to Nurse Annabelle for coming out to do a First Aid training for some of our group over the weekend! Great information and practice!