J H Kim Taekwondo Institute - North

TIRAK Taekwondo International Championship 2026 & VTKD SEA Series - Thailand Leg 🇹🇭🥋🔥

Our athletes competed across Poomsae, Kyorugi, and Virtual Taekwondo, gaining valuable experience against strong competitors from Thailand and the region. For many of our students, this was their first overseas championship, and we are proud of the courage, determination, and sportsmanship they displayed throughout the event. 💪

Beyond competing, Team J H Kim also played a role in supporting and managing the Virtual Taekwondo competition — reflecting our belief that Taekwondo is not just about participation and achievement, but also about service, leadership, and giving back to the community that helps our sport grow. 🙏

A special congratulations to Master Lai Han Seng, who achieved two Gold Medals in Poomsae, including the Pair Poomsae event with Ms Joanne Teo. 🥇🥇

Congratulations to all athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and organisers for a successful championship. We look forward to the next event and the opportunities and challenges it will bring. 🌟

National School Games 2026 — Kyorugi 🥋🔥

Held on 11–13 May 2026, the Kyorugi events brought together many strong Primary and Secondary School athletes from across Singapore for three intense days of competition. 💪

With the body-kick-only competition format adding an extra tactical challenge, our athletes had to adapt quickly while maintaining control, speed, and fighting spirit throughout their matches — especially with any kick or hand technique to the face resulting in immediate disqualification. Moreover, for a number of our students, this was also their very first NSG Kyorugi experience, and they stepped onto the competition floor with courage and determination, delivering performances to be proud of. 👏

Congratulations as well to Team SJI, whose overall placings — based on the combined results of both Poomsae and Kyorugi — reflected the tremendous effort put in throughout the season. The team maintained their 3rd Overall Placing in the C Division for the 2nd consecutive year, and achieved a historic 4th Overall Placing in the B Division. 🏆🌟

Well done to all athletes for your hard work, perseverance, and sportsmanship throughout the NSG season.

National School Games 2026 — A Division Poomsae 🥋🔥

Held on 8 May 2026, our A Division athletes delivered strong performances after months of hard work, preparation, and consistent training. Their composure, teamwork, and determination were clearly reflected on the competition floor. 💪

Beyond Team J H Kim, we are also proud of Team HCI, whom Ms Joanne — supported by Master Lai — has been coaching three times a week in the lead-up to the National School Games. HCI once again demonstrated their strength in Poomsae, retaining both the Boys’ and Girls’ Division Championship titles for the 8th consecutive year. 🏆🏆

Congratulations to all athletes for representing your schools and teams with discipline, perseverance, and spirit. Our team will next be travelling to Thailand for another exciting experience. 🌟

National School Games 2026 — Secondary School Poomsae 🥋🔥

Held on 6–7 May 2026, our students from the B and C Division Poomsae events delivered strong performances both individually and in the team categories. Beyond Team J H Kim, we are also proud of Team SJI, whom Master Lai has been coaching three times a week in the lead-up to the National School Games. 💪

The hard work, discipline, and consistency shown by the students throughout the season were clearly reflected on the competition floor. Well done to all students for representing your schools and teams with courage, perseverance, and spirit. 🌟

National School Games 2026 — Primary School Poomsae 🥋🔥

Held on 4–5 May 2026, our Primary School students stepped onto the NSG stage once again, showing courage, focus, and determination despite their young age.

With large and highly competitive categories, our students rose to the challenge and delivered outstanding performances — giving their best for themselves, their schools, and their teammates. 💪

Beyond the results, NSG continues to be an important platform for growth, resilience, and learning through competition.

A big thank you to the organisers, referees, volunteers, parents, and supporters who helped make the event possible. 🙏

Congratulations to all our students — let’s continue to work hard as the NSG season continues! 🌟

The Han Foundation Youth Taekwondo Championships 2026 — our first competition in Singapore for the year! 🥋🔥

This championship provided a meaningful platform for our youth and young children to compete, learn, and grow, featuring Poomsae, Virtual Taekwondo, and non-head contact Kyorugi as part of a progressive pathway towards the National School Games and beyond. 💪

At J H Kim Taekwondo Institute, we are not just participants — we are also the team behind the championships.
From planning to ex*****on, and from competition to support, our community comes together to make events like these possible — and we thank our parents and students who stepped forward to help ensure the event ran smoothly. 🙏

Congratulations to all our students who gave their best — let’s continue to work hard in the coming weeks as we gear up for the National School Games. 🌟

🎓 Commitment to Lifelong Learning & Better Coaching

We are pleased to share that Master Lai Han Seng, Head of Schools at J H Kim Taekwondo, has been awarded a Master of Science in Gerontology (with Merit) from the University of Southampton.

This marks his fourth master’s degree, following graduate studies in computing at the National University of Singapore, exercise science at the Edith Cowan University, and early childhood education at Monash University.

As the chief architect of our programmes, Master Lai integrates knowledge from these disciplines to shape the development of our students—not only in technical skill, but also in physical growth, learning, well-being, and long-term participation in martial arts across different stages of life. Our instructors are guided by this philosophy, enabling them to teach with greater clarity, care, and responsibility.

This milestone reflects our continued commitment to evidence-informed practice and high-quality coaching for our students and families.